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post #8731 of 22066
9/8/11 at 2:48pm
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Originally Posted by imageWIS View Post


Fuck, I just wrote a whole reply, and I hit the wrong button and it got deleted. ffffuuuu.gif

Ok, if you look at what the auction houses and pre-owned dealers are selling watches for compared to retail (to say nothing of arguing price with the dealer and getting a discount), you will see that BP's (and VC's for example) fare less well when it comes to resale value than PP' or AP's. I am comparing from the simplest ultra thin watch to the most expensive super complication.

Hate it when that happens...

Interesting observation; thanks. I should have actually not mentioned AP; just don't follow them that closely.
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post #8732 of 22066
9/8/11 at 2:55pm
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Originally Posted by gdl203 View Post

Drew, check out post #2 in this thread smile.gif

Vbuskirk, looks great. But are they genuine 232 hands or aftermarket? How could you get OEM parts like this given how tightly OP controls its repair shops and parts?

They don't make it easy do they? These were OEM sold out the back door from a dealer never to be named off of a serviced 232. (The minute hand has some scratches on it.)




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post #8733 of 22066
9/8/11 at 3:22pm
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Originally Posted by Newcomer View Post

Toshi should be coming in a couple days, so I will take a picture with the strap when it comes. I got the Conker with black thread... the thread was an impulse decision, but thought it would be interesting to say the least! Richard was also great to work with. Now if only my spring bar tool will come in, just realized today I had to get one :rofl:

Nice! I think the Conker is a very nice color, and black thread will be fine (think of moo's Narragansett bag).and will compliment the face. That's a great watch you have. Yes, Richard is a very good communicator. Definitely post pics of the watch on the Toshi.

Did you order a deployant from Bob Davis? He sells the Bergeon spring-bar tool for a good price.
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post #8734 of 22066
9/8/11 at 4:21pm
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Originally Posted by venessian View Post


Nice! I think the Conker is a very nice color, and black thread will be fine (think of moo's Narragansett bag).and will compliment the face. That's a great watch you have. Yes, Richard is a very good communicator. Definitely post pics of the watch on the Toshi.

Did you order a deployant from Bob Davis? He sells the Bergeon spring-bar tool for a good price.

I got the Bergeon spring-bar tool from Otto Frei actually. And I have yet to do the deployant yet... Not sure if I want to do a deployant or just stick with the strap--may just get another strap and put the deployant on that one smile.gif.
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post #8735 of 22066
9/8/11 at 6:35pm

 

1955 Hamilton Baxter

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post #8736 of 22066
9/8/11 at 8:03pm

A few users on here talking about the price of watches these days.

 

I have found that Vostok watches are reasonably priced and a decent alternative to spending so much money. Since the fall of the Soviet Union the company has really come out with some nice stuff.

 

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post #8737 of 22066
9/8/11 at 8:28pm
My Grand Seiko today (SGBR051)

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post #8738 of 22066
9/8/11 at 8:35pm
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Originally Posted by Reinhard00 View Post

A few users on here talking about the price of watches these days.

 

I have found that Vostok watches are reasonably priced and a decent alternative to spending so much money. Since the fall of the Soviet Union the company has really come out with some nice stuff.

 

If you're talking about Vostok Europe, I believe the movements are Russian but the watches are actually built in Lithuania. I actually have the VE Gaz-14 GMT, its a pretty watch (MASSIVE on the wrist compared to what I normally wear), but for some reason the hour hand slipped and is now always 30 mins behind the actual time. I took it to a local shop and they couldnt figure out how to get to the face to fix it, so until I find some place that can fix it I don't wear it much anymore.

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post #8739 of 22066
9/8/11 at 9:00pm
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Originally Posted by orange fury View Post



If you're talking about Vostok Europe, I believe the movements are Russian but the watches are actually built in Lithuania. I actually have the VE Gaz-14 GMT, its a pretty watch (MASSIVE on the wrist compared to what I normally wear), but for some reason the hour hand slipped and is now always 30 mins behind the actual time. I took it to a local shop and they couldnt figure out how to get to the face to fix it, so until I find some place that can fix it I don't wear it much anymore.

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They are different companies.Vostok Europe is owned by the Koliz Company. The real Vostok company supplies internal parts to the Koliz Company to make Vostok Europe watches.

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post #8740 of 22066
9/8/11 at 10:03pm
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Originally Posted by vbuskirk View Post


They don't make it easy do they? These were OEM sold out the back door from a dealer never to be named off of a serviced 232. (The minute hand has some scratches on it.)




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nice bmw key shog[1].gif
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post #8741 of 22066
9/9/11 at 2:30am
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post #8742 of 22066
9/9/11 at 6:00am
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Originally Posted by junior varsity View Post


nice bmw key shog[1].gif

Grin. Not bad for an iPhone pic snapped on the way out the door, ehhh? The secret handshake wasn't intentional, but when I noticed it I thought it was a nice touch too. cool.gif
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post #8743 of 22066
9/9/11 at 6:46am
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Originally Posted by Cuttingboard View Post


Beautiful, what model PAM is that?
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It's an 88, was beyond thrilled when I opened the box, truly had no idea she was getting it for me.
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post #8744 of 22066
9/9/11 at 2:53pm
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post #8745 of 22066
9/9/11 at 3:59pm
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Originally Posted by DerekS View Post

thought id post a couple pics here...
this is my newest in ye olde stable... panerai radiomir 232
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my daily...GMT IIc...(and harvey)
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heres my wife's panerai 49...
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also have a couple IWCs that ill have to get some decent pics of.
Great Nato strap.
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