chris5264 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 The logic I presented to my wife was clear,,,,my spending limit should be based on a thousand dollars per decade, for a total of 4,000. After some discussion we comprised. So, here are some criteria, total costs should be around 1000 usd , watch should have clear case back and nice movement to view, has to be 42mm or larger. Here are my thoughts so far. 1. One of Joshua’s tourbillions. Yes, it is a risk due to the complexity of the movement but his VC Malte Skeleton Tourbillon looks incredible, the kind of thing that you stop caring if it is a rep or not. A bit out my price range too. 2. The RXW, Plasmir milgraph with the hand wind movement and display back. Looks a little like a Panerai, but still original. Size is a little small but does have the cool gas tubes for good lum. (would probably have to buy used) 3. Ball Engineer master II diver. A little small at 42, but also has cool gas tubes, an inner rotating bezel and is a diver but no clear case back. 4. Kobold spirit of America, 44mm with nice display back and my favorite movement, the 6497. Also, the company is about 30 mins from my home and watch seems to have an interesting story to it. http://www.koboldwatch.com/products/watch_shots/soa1.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Fortis ... Fortis ... Fortis ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrono903 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Ball are really great watches! I owned a trainmaster pulsimeter. Very nicely decorated 7750, great bracelet, best lume you will ever see and terrific customer service. Thom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsv123 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 4. Kobold spirit of America, 44mm with nice display back and my favorite movement, the 6497. Also, the company is about 30 mins from my home and watch seems to have an interesting story to it. http://www.koboldwatch.com/products/watch_shots/soa1.htm Think you have nailed it with that one - a great looking watch and a talking point if you can pick it up from the factory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris5264 Posted December 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Think you have nailed it with that one - a great looking watch and a talking point if you can pick it up from the factory I may like this one the most,,,,reminds me a lot of a pam base. The only problem is that even if I order today,,,del isn't till march which might be a long wait. Guess I'll check out some of the Fortis models..thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 did I get this right, you can only spend 1000$ per 10 (TEN) years on watches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estaban Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Kobold for sure. Best looking of the bunch. I think the Spirt of America watch is a limited edition. I may just order one today! Great watch for $1000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 My choice would be Fortis or Hamilton. Or used Tudor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Hmmmm, Love that thinking...I am quickly approaching that milestone as well....let me try that one on the wifey...but I think I will aim a little higher say $2.5k per decade...that'll give me some wiggle room as I've been eyeing the TT Yachtie with white dial/Onyx markers...lol... I think you should bump that 4k up just a lilttle to about an even 5k to score something a little upscale.... Come on!!!!...this is your big FOUR OHHHHH--forty....FORTY! $1k ain;t gonna cut it......now go fight and get that budget re-established! Come on...do it for us guys...you know, the ones that have to get permission to get our balls out of hoc from the ol' lady to go out and party..... ...do it dammit! Not that you're over-the-hill or anything like that...but something just a little fancier might be on order for you....Glashutte Original PanoMatic date or chrono... It just reeks of class, pure understated simplicity and different. A great watchmaker.... There is one on the bay for around $5.2k..its beautiful! just my HO... and now back to reality...get the Kobold for the agreed upon budget and that way you'll still get some tonight... cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Foddy Foddy Foddy (It's a variation on the Fiddy for 40 year olds!) JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 The logic I presented to my wife was clear,,,,/url] Dammit man...you can't use LOGIC with your wife...phuck...what are you thinking man! Now go get your nuts back and get that figure bumped back to the ORIGINAL price per decade amount--$4k and get what you have wanted and earned! ...sorry man...too much vino here....love this thread though...since I am attempting to earn my ballz back with a pricey LV purse for wifey... ...not to mention that the big FOUR O is up next for me....hehehe cheers-iwillshutupnow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 @ tech - the durty old man in me would love to know who the dame in your avatar is? JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 @ tech - the durty old man in me would love to know who the dame in your avatar is? JTB john... you, me and half of the internet have been asking that question for some time now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck88 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 If you have $1000 to spend, please do not spend it on a rep. Fortis, Sinn, and Hamilton have some great watches for around that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris5264 Posted December 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 LOL..funny stuff tech There are a lot of decent choices for a 1,000 but hard to find something of any real horological significance. I'm going to call Kobold and see if there is any chance of getting that watch any earlier or perhaps just be patient,,,I should be at my age... Or I might just play the lottery the next few weeks and see how that works out... thanks for all the suggestions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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