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Martyd3

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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

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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 ..

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AC

Lani

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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

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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

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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!

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