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      05-28-2006, 12:14 AM   #1
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Need some help finding the right watch

ok, here is what i am looking for. in the sub $2k range pref sub $1.5k. chronometer watch with either a carbon fiber/checked/patterned face on it, that looks sporty but elegant, here is an idea of a watch for general appearance, but way out of pricelien, this is jsut for the look. if anyone can give me any advice on any watches to help that would be great. http://www.hublot.com/
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      05-28-2006, 12:54 AM   #2
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i would look at the omega speedmaster. if you want to carbon dial then look at the racing edition. they go for about $1600
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this should help you...

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      05-28-2006, 05:12 AM   #4
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The Dutch crownprince wears a Hublot. Good watch.No worries.
I 'm a watchseller(Maurice Lacroix, ORIS, Raymond Weil, Alpina dealership and other (vintage) Swiss Made watches)
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[url]http://www.fortis-watch.com/en/collection/frameset.html
But no carbon fiber yet.
http://www.breitling.com/en/models/windrider/chrono_cockpit/ and
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Tag Heuer Link Chronometer, <2K, sorry no carbon face.
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omega speedmaster - racing edition:rocks:
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Where is DaytonaJohn?
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      05-29-2006, 01:59 PM   #9
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How about the Bond seamaster



One of my fav watch designs. Sporty yet classy. Chronometer, and water proof to 300m. Also I highly recommand a diver watch since the rotating bezel is very useful in everyday life (timing laundry, parking meters, etc)

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      05-29-2006, 02:36 PM   #10
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I have this exact watch. Its really nice. Its Bonds watch ya know.



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How about the Bond seamaster



One of my fav watch designs. Sporty yet classy. Chronometer, and water proof to 300m. Also I highly recommand a diver watch since the rotating bezel is very useful in everyday life (timing laundry, parking meters, etc)

good luck.
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      05-29-2006, 04:32 PM   #11
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Tag Heuer Link Chronometer, <2K, sorry no carbon face.
I really like that one, simple and clean.
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thats the chrono version,

this is the one i would get

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as i said before top top limit of 2 grand... some/ most of these look to be around 3. i love the carrera though.. here i think is at the top of my list in price range. good price at 1,600 http://watchnetwork.com/ClassiApp/Cl...ewsStoryID=127
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ya when i was looking at it for my birthday back in november, i saw it for around 1300
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that Seamaster diver chronometer is < $2K iirc.

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I have always liked the look of the Baume & Mercier Capeland S. It is also a chronometer, but the face is black (sorry, no carbon texture).

To those here with much more knowledge of fine watches. Is the Capeland S a good watch?
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      05-30-2006, 06:21 AM   #17
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Sorry I'm late to the party. The Omega and Tag recommendations given here are the one's I would tend to agree with the most. They can be had for under 2k (from authorized dealers that offer healthy discounts of around 30% off the MSRP).
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Sorry I'm late to the party. The Omega and Tag recommendations given here are the one's I would tend to agree with the most. They can be had for under 2k (from authorized dealers that offer healthy discounts of around 30% off the MSRP).
where the hell can i find the carrera with chrono for under 2 grand??? if i can thats what im getting, i lvoe that watch, i just have only seen 3k or more
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dude go to the nasr jewelers in denton..they have like a 7 thousand square foot store and like 1600 square foot is dedicated to watches..they have everything cartier, tag hueur, movado, concord, omega, fendi, baume and mercier and they give u the best prices...
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I agree with DaytonaJohn-go with either Tag or Omega-cant go wrong and hold their value pretty good.
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where the hell can i find the carrera with chrono for under 2 grand??? if i can thats what im getting, i lvoe that watch, i just have only seen 3k or more
Umm...I've done a technical review of this exact watch. It retails for $2095.00. With discount, you should be well under 2k, out the door.
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Yes i Helped him out, its a amazing watch isnt it? I love the non-chrono version. Daytona John, how much should the non-chrono go for OTD?
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