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What are you buying?

Post by jimyritz » Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:42 am

I’m bored- you have $1500 what are you buying?
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Re: What are you buying?

Post by raf42 » Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:58 am

Tough @$1500. It's $140 over, but probably some kind of 104 on strap. Not sure on color, probably black or grey or white.

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Post by demer03 » Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:09 am

Just did...

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It was a little more ($1675), but I am geeked to get it.
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Re: What are you buying?

Post by jswing » Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:22 am

Probably a Seiko SPB187, available new for under a grand.

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If used was an option, it'd be a Vulcain Nautique, but it's a bit over $1500 new.



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Re: What are you buying?

Post by logan2z » Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:12 am

The Vulcain Nautique would definitely be on my radar at $1500. I just wish it was 40-42mm instead of 38mm.

Coming in way under budget would be the 42mm Hamilton Khaki Field with white dial. I somehow missed the fact that they'd come out with a larger case size for the Khaki Field.

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Another candidate would be the Stowa Flieger Classic 40, handwound, no date, no logo, 'A' dial at about $1400.

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Re: What are you buying?

Post by gwells » Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:38 am

this would be my choice (and it was a few years ago). in fact, i'm wearing it today. only under your $1500 budget on a strap ($1420), more like $1770 on the 5 link bracelet (which is what i think it looks best on).

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Re: What are you buying?

Post by justsellbrgs » Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:46 am

raf42 wrote:
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:58 am
Tough @$1500. It's $140 over, but probably some kind of 104 on strap. Not sure on color, probably black or grey or white.

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good choice Rob......love my white dial 104
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Re: What are you buying?

Post by justsellbrgs » Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:49 am

jswing wrote:
Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:22 am
Probably a Seiko SPB187, available new for under a grand.

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If used was an option, it'd be a Vulcain Nautique, but it's a bit over $1500 new.

187 is good. I had 143 and 187, kept the 143. just picked up SPB315....another good design :thumbsup:
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Re: What are you buying?

Post by DocHollidayDDS » Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:17 am

Christopher Ward C65 Dartmouth Series 2 caught my eye recently, so I'd probably go with that.

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Re: What are you buying?

Post by jimyritz » Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:30 am

DocHollidayDDS wrote:
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:17 am
Christopher Ward C65 Dartmouth Series 2 caught my eye recently, so I'd probably go with that.

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Cool piece- looking at the C63 Sealander elite and Colchester.

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Post by hoppyjr » Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:34 am

DocHollidayDDS wrote:Christopher Ward C65 Dartmouth Series 2 caught my eye recently, so I'd probably go with that.

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That’s a nice looking watch.

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Re: What are you buying?

Post by raf42 » Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:25 pm

justsellbrgs wrote:
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:46 am
raf42 wrote:
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:58 am
Tough @$1500. It's $140 over, but probably some kind of 104 on strap. Not sure on color, probably black or grey or white.
good choice Rob......love my white dial 104
Always liked the design (day/date is useful though polarizing). Of course would need to get on bracelet with adjustable clasp so would be a bit more expensive. The white one does look really nice.

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Re: What are you buying?

Post by Morethan1 » Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:27 am

Save it until I can buy something I want.

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Re: What are you buying?

Post by Steelman » Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:21 am

Under $1500 but over $1000

New “night vision” SUMO with new 70hr power reserve movement, redesigned oyster style bracelet with new clasp; new blue Lumibright lume. Satisfies my “dark side”. This model punches above it’s price point. They did a very nice job on the coating & finishing. Oh and the new “textured” charcoal dial
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Post by Wario406 » Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:29 am

Steelman wrote:Under $1500 but over $1000

New “night vision” SUMO with new 70hr power reserve movement, redesigned oyster style bracelet with new clasp; new blue Lumibright lume. Satisfies my “dark side”. This model punches above it’s price point. They did a very nice job on the coating & finishing. Oh and the new “textured” charcoal dial
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Re: What are you buying?

Post by Bob1035 » Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:41 pm

Probably one of the new Seiko 62mas models, either black or blue?

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Re: What are you buying?

Post by jlswatch » Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:30 am

I just picked up pretty nice little watch. I would also look at Archimede I really love the price to quality ratio from them.Image

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Re: What are you buying?

Post by Joeprez » Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:57 pm

jswing wrote:Probably a Seiko SPB187, available new for under a grand.

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If used was an option, it'd be a Vulcain Nautique, but it's a bit over $1500 new.



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Really love that Vulcain.

One of these Seiko would be my other one, or a used Doxa Sub.

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Re: What are you buying?

Post by dukerules » Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:57 am

Used MM300, or stretch a little for a used U50. Which is the next one on my list.

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Re: What are you buying?

Post by aikiman44 » Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:53 am

I got a thing for UTS.
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Re: What are you buying?

Post by AtomicTom » Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:18 pm

I thought about this a long time Mike, :grin: and guess I would go after
this Super Sea Wolf here. ;) :)

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Re: What are you buying?

Post by AranaWhite » Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:02 pm

-ONLY 1

Some great suggestions are above!

Grey Market, new ...ORIS Aquis Date Sun Wukong Limited Edition 733 7766 4185
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Post by AranaWhite » Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:08 pm

-AT A TIME

Capt Willy reissue!
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Re: What are you buying?

Post by HapaHapa » Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:53 pm

I think I'd be looking for a used Sinn 104 if I had this money to spend.
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