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tiecollector

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What do you guys think of this watch?

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It is so unique. Love the one hand. I want a nice watch that I can wear with just about anything and I think black and white is a good place to start. It also has the display back which I love.
 

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I have one. I like it but never wear it because of the fierce competition for wrist time with other watches who always tend to win...
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Originally Posted by gdl203
I have one. I like it but never wear it because of the fierce competition for wrist time with other watches who always tend to win...
Would you be willing to sell yours? I don't know if gimicky is the word for it. It is a remake of a 1900 pocketwatch. I still like it a LOT.
 

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I once called this watch 'pretentious' on a watch forum. I have subsequently seen one in person (someone actually owned and wore it to a watch collectors meeting). I like it more now, but still think it looks like you're trying a bit too hard. That said, it's actually easier to read than a regulator.
 

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Originally Posted by Thurston
I once called this watch 'pretentious' on a watch forum. I have subsequently seen one in person (someone actually owned and wore it to a watch collectors meeting). I like it more now, but still think it looks like you're trying a bit too hard. That said, it's actually easier to read than a regulator.

Pretentious? This one is so simple. I just liek it because it is simple and different. The skeleton watches maybe you are trying a little too hard. Thought some are quite cool.
 

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It's not a bad-looking watch. In my opinion, the inability for the watch to tell time to the exact minute makes it impractical as an everyday watch. YMMV.
 

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I like it, though I prefer it in the silver dial with embossed blue numerals and was very close to getting one of those a couple months ago.

Tact watches are a classic. They take some getting used to but really look cool.
 

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Originally Posted by Ambulance Chaser
It's not a bad-looking watch. In my opinion, the inability for the watch to tell time to the exact minute makes it impractical as an everyday watch. YMMV.


It's just as accurate as any other analog. Each mark is 5 minutes. You will get within 2 minutes, which is good enough for me.
 

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Originally Posted by Ambulance Chaser
It's not a bad-looking watch. In my opinion, the inability for the watch to tell time to the exact minute makes it impractical as an everyday watch. YMMV.

Really? I never had an issue with that. Maybe because I never have conference calls or meetings at 2:32PM or 10:18AM...
 

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Originally Posted by tiecollector
Would you be willing to sell yours?

why not - if you're in NYC and we can meet in person
 

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Originally Posted by gdl203
why not - if you're in NYC and we can meet in person

Blast, I'm outside of San Francisco. I do plan on visiting NYC in Dec though.
 

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Originally Posted by tiecollector
Blast, I'm outside of San Francisco. I do plan on visiting NYC in Dec though.

I just realized your pic was of the white dial version. Mine is the "tan" dial
 

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Originally Posted by gdl203
I just realized your pic was of the white dial version. Mine is the "tan" dial

Oh yes, I definitely want the white dial. Anyone else have a white dial in good condition they would be willing to part with?
 

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