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Here is my pilot's watch. It has EVERY time zone in it and displays Local, whatever and Zulu(Greenwich) all at the same time. Has a chronograph,date day, 3 alarms and a countdown timer.
My FIL gave it to me but I've seen them in Pawnshops on occasion.
A new one is about $300-350.
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Originally Posted by bubblewrap
Here is my pilot's watch. It has EVERY time zone in it and displays Local, whatever and Zulu(Greenwich) all at the same time. Has a chronograph,date day, 3 alarms and a countdown timer.
My FIL gave it to me but I've seen them in Pawnshops on occasion.
A new one is about $300-350.
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when i worked at a watch shop, i remember see'ing the exact same watch ... except it wasnt. it was a navy blue angels watch. same features ... i guess colors n blue angels logo is the only difference. also had the thunderbirds version (airforce, not the car)
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Originally Posted by Lancer409
i remember see'ing the exact same watch ... except it wasnt.
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I have a 1954 Rolex Zeypher.
This is the best pic I have.
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Originally Posted by vmarks
Bill Yao - http://www.mkiiwatches.com/cus_w_wct.html
He customizes both West Coast Timepieces using the top ETA movements (same movement in Omega) as well as customizing Seiko diver watches like the Orange Monster.
You'll find he can put one together for you in a classic look, similar to Omega or vintage Rolex for under your 500 limit- the ETA movement pieces are 360, the Seiko max out at 260ish. He also makes a Marathon mentioned above, but modifies it to appear like the Benrus Type I.
Read watch forums, he's very reputable, and very skilled. The man makes his own dials and hands.
Bill is very cool, but watch out for that Howard guy from West Coast Time. He totally screwed me...
I bought an O&W diver from him for $300. What I got was a watch with a completely different hand set. I contacted him, and he told me to send it back (which I did). 2 weeks later, I receive the new watch, and the hands on the watch have bend marks, and the writing on the dial is scuffed (with actual pieces of the paint rolling around under the crystal).
Now I'm a little confused, so I send him an email describing my problem. A week later, I send another email. NOTHING. It's as if the man diappeared from the earth. So not only does he half-assedly (or drunkingly) mangle the watch by trying to change the hands himself, he completes the trifecta by not reponding to any of my attempted contacts.
MORAL: Buy directly from Bill Yao @ mkII, and stay away from Howard @ West Coast Time.
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Originally Posted by alligator
Okay, I've lived without a watch for the past 10+ years. Another thread on this site got me thinking that it's time I started to wear a watch. I have nothing against them, I just never liked how they looked on my arm.
Now I need some suggestions. What type of watches do people have? I'd like something nicer - that can be worn at work. I'm thinking of something that is over $100, but less than $500. No leather bands, something metal.
Any suggestions?
I own a watch from these guys. Not too pricy and very nice looking.
http://www.fossil.com/jump.jsp?itemI...mType=CATEGORY
This is the one I bought only mine has a brown face on it - only you don't like leather so use link above...
http://www.fossil.com/shopping/produ...ProductID=8956
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My old Timex Ironman finally broke-down after about 5 years. I decided to get something a little more stylish. I didn't want to pay anything over $200, and although this retails for $250, I paid $169.
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Wanna get this watch for x'mas...
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If you're serious about the quality of you timepieces, you'd be first in line for this magnificent specimen...
Personally, I prefer this, the NHC Analogica...
the timepiece of my dreams. only cost about $6K
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This is my current main watch...
My next will probably be a Panerai Luminor...
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Originally Posted by Nai no Kami
I find this elegant enough. I don?t like a watch to be a perennial object.
Great watch-love it!!!!
What brand/model is it?
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Originally Posted by moonmonkey
My watch, 30$ in Saigon 2 years ago, if if stops working I will buy a real one.
But I love it now.
Note to self, never buy fake watches.
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Originally Posted by alligator
Okay, I've lived without a watch for the past 10+ years. Another thread on this site got me thinking that it's time I started to wear a watch. I have nothing against them, I just never liked how they looked on my arm.
Now I need some suggestions. What type of watches do people have? I'd like something nicer - that can be worn at work. I'm thinking of something that is over $100, but less than $500. No leather bands, something metal.
Any suggestions?
get an esquire then you can do a commercial for them....... Alligator: " I haven't had a watch for over 10+ years.... esquire..." ....LoL....
but heres a site for esquire anyway http://watch.best-online-store.net/esquire.shtml
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