1655 Homage

[Martyd3]

http://www.bernardwatch.com/Avier/Adventurist-GMT/AVI21

Look interesting. Was wondering if anyone has seen one of these in the flesh. If so, your opinions would be greatly appreciated. I am thinking about buying a Mk II LRRP, but this is half the price

http://www.mkiiwatches.com/WSWrapper.jsp?mypage=cu01.htm

Thanks.

Marty

[highoeyazmuhudee]

http://cgi.ebay.com/BNIB-AVIER-ADVENTURIST-GMT-DIVER-AUTO-SWISS-ETA-2893_W0QQitemZ180418656156QQcmdZViewItemQQptZWristwatches?hash=item2a01ca379c

[tmg]

Marty,

Can't speak for Bernard's watches but MkII produces excellent custom timepieces, I'm sure some of the additional cost is the HEV valve.

[tudorking]

I think the Avier from Bernard watch was originally more expensive than the MKII, must have not sold very well. I'm sure MKII version will sell well though, looks quality all the way.

regards

TudorKing

[lanikai]

MKII .. is top notch in quality I'm sure.. but those fat hands, bezel and placement of the DW just don't do it for me if your talking 1655..

I just love the look of the 1655.. although I don't consider my modded rep a franken it does have the genuine T-116 crystal, crown/tube..gen bracelet,.. the dial was relumed by ZM .. I love it ..

AC

Lani

[FxrAndy]

Well at that price for a 2893 you will have a good GMT watch, ok it is a long way from a 1655 but it has similar lines.

[seafoam]

I cant speak for the GMT but I own this Avier and I love it. Good quality watch for the price especially.

seafoam

[gplracer]

Lani your 1655 really makes me want one. Great picture!

[alligoat]

I don't see how you can go wrong w/ the Adventurist from Bernard Watch, or the one on ebay for that matter. Shoot, the 2893 alone is worth around $250-300. Jeff Bernard has an excellent reputation from what I know and I bought a watch from them a couple of years ago. Avier is his own line as far as I can tell. Has some nice deals on used Rolexes from time to time, also.

It would be interesting to find out where this watch is put together, knowing what we all do about watches. I'd love to know where Bill Yao's watches are assembled, also.

As a side note, I bought one of these Chronotacs a few months ago, it was cheaper then- $59,99 + $12 s&h. Been a great little watch for the price- haven't checked out WR yet:

http://cgi.ebay.com/70s-chronotac-oyster-case-explorer-2-automatic-watch_W0QQitemZ360202294365QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFR_YO_BijouxMontres_Montres?hash=item53ddbad45d

[mastergod]

I don't see how you can go wrong w/ the Adventurist from Bernard Watch, or the one on ebay for that matter. Shoot, the 2893 alone is worth around $250-300. Jeff Bernard has an excellent reputation from what I know and I bought a watch from them a couple of years ago. Avier is his own line as far as I can tell. Has some nice deals on used Rolexes from time to time, also.

It would be interesting to find out where this watch is put together, knowing what we all do about watches. I'd love to know where Bill Yao's watches are assembled, also.

As a side note, I bought one of these Chronotacs a few months ago, it was cheaper then- $59,99 + $12 s&h. Been a great little watch for the price- haven't checked out WR yet:

http://cgi.ebay.com/70s-chronotac-oyster-case-explorer-2-automatic-watch_W0QQitemZ360202294365QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFR_YO_BijouxMontres_Montres?hash=item53ddbad45d

Hi alligoat, what kind of movement does the Chronotac have? Thanks!!

MG

[alligoat]

The seller calls it the 23j 2008. I opened it up and it looks like a std. asian auto w/ purple and blue gears and what I call the WO symbol under the balance wheel. I used to think that was the symbol of PTS Resources over in China, but now days I'm not so sure. At any rate, it's been a good steady beater. I put a $10 ss oyster bracelet on it- bouquemetro also sells those. It does have a plastic crystal and is a little smaller than the std 40mm ExplorerII, but you can't beat the price!