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post #11641 of 22057
5/1/12 at 8:47am
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I would maybe look at the Omega Aqua Terra 8500. It is ~ $4,300 MSRP, but with the FAD it is probably only $3,300-3,500, with boxes and papers. The Longines Column Wheel Chrono is also worth looking into, it will run you around $3,300. I am assuming, of course, that you don't want to drop 5 large, but would rather find something in the $3,000 range.

The AT is now at $5,500. But you can still buy it at a great price @ $3,200-$3,500ish. I agree with Cylon, you can get a really nice Zenith El Primero chronograph around that price range. If you want something with the blue hand/marker. Longines does have some beautiful chronograph.

I'm pretty sure gdl203 is going post his Longines shortly icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif
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post #11642 of 22057
5/1/12 at 9:18am

You can get a new 38mm El Primero or the Captain Chronograph for around 5k. The striking tenth will cost you more.

 

+1 for a gdl203 longines action shot, but only if he can break away from the street brawls in WAYWRN lol8[1].gif

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post #11643 of 22057
5/1/12 at 9:23am
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You rang?


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post #11644 of 22057
5/1/12 at 10:10am
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Man, I thought I was going to get to see some CWC, not just a Heritage Chrono! Just kidding, lovely watch.

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And the new AT is $5,500? Eek. Well, nonetheless, that is probably only $4,500 new from the FAD, maybe even less!
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post #11645 of 22057
5/1/12 at 10:20am
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Just kidding, lovely watch.
Best $1.5k I've ever spent on a watch. I wear it more than any watch in my collection.
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post #11646 of 22057
5/1/12 at 10:38am

I must admit when I first saw gdl's longines posts, it made me rethink the brand. Seeing all the other watches hes had over the course of this thread, its quite an endorsement.

 

Also they've (that is, Longines) had a few new releases fly under the radar.

 

Check the Longines Heritage 1940, and the Heritage Chrono 1942

 

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Edited by Cylon - 5/1/12 at 11:11am
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post #11647 of 22057
5/1/12 at 10:39am

 

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You rang?


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I really like the watch except for the fact that the date is cutting into the '6'. 

 

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post #11648 of 22057
5/1/12 at 10:40am

 

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Is this a mens watch?
I did a quick search and it looks beautiful, and classy. Just looks a little small.

 


It's a mens watch. Retro sensibilities = smaller case size

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post #11649 of 22057
5/1/12 at 10:43am
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Best $1.5k I've ever spent on a watch. I wear it more than any watch in my collection.

That is quite the complement, especially considering that you have my current grail watch. The watches look to be very nicely finished. I would go so far as to say that they present the best "value" on the market in my opinion in the $1,000 - $5,000 range.
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5/1/12 at 11:02am
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That is quite the complement, especially considering that you have my current grail watch. The watches look to be very nicely finished. I would go so far as to say that they present the best "value" on the market in my opinion in the $1,000 - $5,000 range.

Which one is that ?
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post #11651 of 22057
5/1/12 at 11:09am

my money is on GO PML
 

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post #11652 of 22057
5/1/12 at 11:13am
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Which one is that ?

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my money is on GO PML

I think I will opt for the new one, however.
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post #11653 of 22057
5/1/12 at 11:18am
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I think I will opt for the new one, however.


I cant wait to see some of their new stuff in person at the AD. Still havent decided if I want the PR or the PML

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post #11654 of 22057
5/1/12 at 11:25am
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You rang?
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Beautiful watch and a great value. I bought my father one for his birthday last year and he loves it. Here it is next to his old watch, an upgrade to say the least!

 

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post #11655 of 22057
5/1/12 at 11:26am
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I cant wait to see some of their new stuff in person at the AD. Still havent decided if I want the PR or the PML

I feel like in your heart of hearts, you want the PR. You talk very highly of that one. I really like it in black as well. The white dialed version is a bit cold, but I actually like cold feel of it. I wish there was a GO AD even remotely close to where I live. Dallas seems to be the closest... Ugh. Make sure you try to take pictures for your internet friends.
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