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post #15616 of 21231
11/21/12 at 10:46am
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Originally Posted by in stitches View Post

Just bought this at work. Want to keep so bad.
 

 

Cant stand the rivets.  Tank Solo on the other hand...fap fap fap.

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post #15617 of 21231
11/21/12 at 10:48am
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Originally Posted by mackmittonz View Post

I was looking at the 1931 Tribute to Reverso US Edition and thought it looked pretty interesting. However, it got me to wondering what other options there are at that price point. I'm just trying to expand my horizons so I'm open to just about any suggestions you may have.

 

So...youre looking for a watch around the 7k mark? Dress? Sport?  There's lots to say here, but we may need a bit more discrimination

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post #15618 of 21231
11/21/12 at 11:02am
I lean more toward the dress side. I have the MUT Moon 39 and a 1603 Datejust as the main watches in my rotation.
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post #15619 of 21231
11/21/12 at 11:06am

Well then it looks like we have similar taste cheers.gif

 

here's my collection so far:

 

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so what about a chronograph? May not be the dressiest of complications, but maybe a JLC RDM, or a Glashutte Panoreserve?

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post #15620 of 21231
11/21/12 at 11:10am

and a current shot in the afternoon sun:

 

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post #15621 of 21231
11/21/12 at 11:22am

Hi guys, I'm looking to buy a business casual watch as a gift.  My budget is extremely low. $1000 any suggestions.  Now I'm sure there are some suggestions to my question already however there are over a thousand posts!!!

 

Many Thanks,

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post #15622 of 21231
11/21/12 at 11:23am
Nice! The only difference is I put a brown alligator strap on my MUT Moon.

The chrono idea is a definitely worth thinking about. I love the speedmaster but just haven't thought about it seriously since I tend to wear brown shoes and belts. That's why this years 1931 TTR is something I'm considering vs last years since last year was a black cordo strap. I will wear black shoes maybe once every couple months...
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post #15623 of 21231
11/21/12 at 11:30am
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Originally Posted by NakedTie View Post

Hi guys, I'm looking to buy a business casual watch as a gift.  My budget is extremely low. $1000 any suggestions.  Now I'm sure there are some suggestions to my question already however there are over a thousand posts!!!

Many Thanks,
That's a really tough price point. I would look at Hamilton in that price range. You don't start seeing decent swiss in house movement watches until you hit the $2000 threshold. Most watches in the $1000 price bracket are using ETA movements that while solid, can be found in watches that are half the price when sold through another manufacturer.

Another idea is going vintage like an Omega Deville, Constellation or Seamaster.
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post #15624 of 21231
11/21/12 at 11:34am
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Originally Posted by mackmittonz View Post

Nice! The only difference is I put a brown alligator strap on my MUT Moon.
The chrono idea is a definitely worth thinking about. I love the speedmaster but just haven't thought about it seriously since I tend to wear brown shoes and belts. That's why this years 1931 TTR is something I'm considering vs last years since last year was a black cordo strap. I will wear black shoes maybe once every couple months...

 

I'd love to see pix of your MUT Moon on a brown strap. Ive been thinking of putting it on a tan strap myself.

 

I wouldn't worry too much about straps. They come and go. Heres a speedy pro on a brown strap:

 

700

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f20/watch-most-strap-versatility-704427-2.html

 

 

I think the Zenith El Primero comes on a brown strap at the moment too..

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post #15625 of 21231
11/21/12 at 11:37am
thanks, guys. yeah, its not amazing, but i really like how it looks on me. peepwall[1].gif

also, we are looking at a lot of 18 watches today. breitlings, tags, panerais. oh my!
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post #15626 of 21231
11/21/12 at 11:44am
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Originally Posted by in stitches View Post

Just bought this at work. Want to keep so bad.

 

I am constantly reminded on how I envy your job...

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post #15627 of 21231
11/21/12 at 12:04pm
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it can be sweet sometimes. smile.gif
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post #15628 of 21231
11/21/12 at 12:13pm
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Originally Posted by NakedTie View Post

Hi guys, I'm looking to buy a business casual watch as a gift.  My budget is extremely low. $1000 any suggestions.  Now I'm sure there are some suggestions to my question already however there are over a thousand posts!!!

Many Thanks,

I would go with a Stowa Marine Original at that price point!
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post #15629 of 21231
11/21/12 at 12:14pm
And I concur with the Speedy Pro suggestion, GREAT watch:


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Respectfully I have to disagree.  I think its a pretty decent solution to giving the wearer a date.  I like it better than losing the 3 or 6 o'clock marker, which was done on the smaller sized version and on the Tank Francaise.  But to each his own. 

I really have no problem with the date at that position, but I do have a problem with the fact that it cuts off some of the IIII; just goes to show that the watch is based on a calibre not made for it. I am not a big fan of cutoff numbers in general (not a deal breaker, it depends on the watch), but I think that that is a pretty egregious example of it.
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post #15630 of 21231
11/21/12 at 12:18pm
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Originally Posted by Newcomer View Post

And I concur with the Speedy Pro suggestion, GREAT watch:

I really have no problem with the date at that position, but I do have a problem with the fact that it cuts off some of the IIII; just goes to show that the watch is based on a calibre not made for it. I am not a big fan of cutoff numbers in general (not a deal breaker, it depends on the watch), but I think that that is a pretty egregious example of it.

 

I don't think I ever properly congratulated you on your SMP! Congrats to you and I apologize for the oversight!!!  cheers.gif

 

Are we racing for the PML?

 

...at the moment I am in a 5513/14060 frame of mind...

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