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The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei
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HW = hand wind.Originally Posted by zippyh
Elite is the model. HW= Hand WoundOriginally Posted by gdl203
I guess that was too difficult for a watch fan to figure out on his own.
Zenith's non-chrono models use the Elite movement; the chronos use the El Primero.Originally Posted by bcate3
Ah, the movent and not the model. Thanks.
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HOW MUCH!!!??? Very nice. I am going to get this for my man.Originally Posted by masayako
lucky man. that's $3,000-$5,000 right there, list price @ $6,000 iirc.
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I was winding a guitar cable up and the pointy metal tip of one end decided it hated my watch, so it flung itself at my wrist and smashed directly into the crystal. I'm sure I can get the crystal replaced (I hope) but the dial itself is dinged and scratched as well.Originally Posted by warlok1965
Don't feel too bad....a friend of mine just got a new patek and was "attempting" to get in on (new croc strap and all) and it spun off his wrist and the crystal shattered on his bathroom floor.
He had it a whopping two hours before he had to send it off for a $1600 crystal repair.
ouch.
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He had it a whopping two hours before he had to send it off for a $1600 crystal repair.Originally Posted by jsherman02
ouch.
You're farking kidding me. Why on earth would a crystal cost this much?
I could understand if the dial needed to be replaced or something but even though it's a PP, that's absolutely ridiculous.
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Kinda like a $2000 oil change for a lux car?
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I don't care what it's made of or what brand it is: that is ******* ridiculous.Originally Posted by Teacher
Even more ridiculous - Lange charges $3,600 for a deployment buckle!
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If I have to choose between plastic crystal and mineral glass, I'll go for plastic crystal. They are very tough and surface scratches can easily be buffed out.
I took it to my watchmaker. He called around and found one place that MAY have a replacement crystal, but I'd have to send the watch to them to be certain. I said forget it, just put a plastic one on, I'll probably shatter another freaking crystal one. I'll live with the dial, it's barely noticeable. So, not good as new, but good enough to move on with my life. Maybe I'll console myself with a new timepiece.Originally Posted by warlok1965
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Yeah, he put in the plastic for me in about 5 mins while I waited. I do prefer the look of the less rounded glass, but with my newly discovered talent for destroying watches I need to think defensively.
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Go for the plexi crystal. It's more resistant to small shocks, scrateches can be polished out. I've always thought it was a better alternative to mineral crystals. IMO, the preferences should be sapphire>plexi>mineral. I cannot think of one good reason to opt for mineral crystal, beside maybe a desire to stay true to original parts.
edit - Coho beat me to it
edit - Coho beat me to it
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