ghost Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 I've been mulling over these. I've been given approx 1600usd to squander. It has to be squandered, not saved up for a rainy day. So the illustrious few i've narrowed down to are: http://www.ebay.com/itm/151288755816?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 the poor man's poor man paul newman? But slightly over the budget http://www.jomashop.com/oris-watch-743-7673-4157mb.html a derivative of 16610LV? It's big but really solid. I've another oris, they're bulletproof http://www.ebay.com/itm/171300337929?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 another derivative of the 6263. Priced quite attractively What say u guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Well I've been nagging a UK company to answer a few questions so I can buy one of these http://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/U1.htm (some people just don't want to make money!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astonjenks Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Well for my input, I have had the FC Peking to Paris and the Oris Diver and here's my views. The FC is a truly beautiful watch, quite rare and feels great, a tad small for me personally but i have 8 inch plus wrists. The Oris diver is indeed a great watch also and more correct size wise for me, I had it on rubber however it never really felt special, not as special as the FC. Don't know about the other one. AJ PS Happy belated birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 First the FC saw that one had in my hand, sgtguk has one very nice! Next Oris was just looking at that other day like also. Rado high polish case scratch magnet, like the look but would not buy. Ah Sinn you know I like those, best bang for the buck the Oris but you are going 2/3 different style two divers, one chrono sport ,one dressy. Samething happens to me when I start looking as you saw in my thread on same similar subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 I would go for the Frederique Constant. Very classy watch! I saw some very nice pictures of this one from my friend sgtguk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Don't look at this $4800, new speedy! I think my search over, now to funding........................ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 On the Oris like large seconds better but that is just me. Grey dial w/ green killer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 My vote is on the Oris Aquis Date that MOAB posted, I have the blue version and love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 If they were'nt so pricey, i'd throw in the RW Nabucco and Concord C1 into the fray too. And maybe the JeanRichard Terrascope. These are kinda like the Legion of Substitute Super Heroes for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Change Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Out of the ones you posted, I'd personally opt for the Rado. It's a classy watch, but can be worn with suit or jeans. Like MOAB said, it's got a sensitive case so you're best to be careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 I have a RW Nabucco GMT that I am looking to sell. It is in used condition and will be priced accordingly (well within your budget with $$ left over for a second watch if you want), if interested let me know and I will point you to the sales link... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Hi, You´re lucky but I find it a difficult budget. Too much to just squander and get a new watch that is just "a bit" better than the sub 1.000 ones and not enough to aim for something else. Probably I would try to look into little used or unworn ones with box and papers on the 2nd hand market or just get me 2 completely different Steinharts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 FC chrono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Well thanks ghost was looking at ML's caught a deal on thisI could not pass up, on the way! :bangin: Specs: Brand Maurice Lacroix Style PT6227-SS001-13E Gender Men Dial Color Primary Silver-tone Clasp Type Buckle deployment clasp Band Color Black Band Type Strap Band Material Genuine Alligator Luminous Hands Dial Markers Indices Case Shape Rectangle Case Finish Polished Case Color Silver-Tone Case Material Stainless Steel Case Back Material Sapphire Case Back Type Exhibition screw-down Crown Type Push/pull Crown Accent Logo Crystal Type Sapphire Hand Color(s) Silver-tone and luminous hour and minute. Silver-tone second. Movement Origin Country Switzerland Water Resistance 50M Band Length (in.) 10 Band Width Between Lugs (mm.) 22 Band Width (mm.) 18 Weight (g.) 91 Movement Automatic Case Width (mm.) 33 Case Height (mm.) 51 Case Thickness (mm.) 12 Calendar Day and Date Strap size in bold MOAB ready! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Mike you should get this watch addiction under control Great looking watch mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Jpz thanks for the offer. I like the chrono versions of the nabucco and C1. Matter of fact, i have both of the super reps and would convert them into gen if they weren't so expensive, ML i favour the new pontos diver. But again, it's just out of the budget It's true. It's an annoying range/ but anything more than that, i'd end up with another rolex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icoopernicus Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 In that price range, This is the direction I would go. vhttp://www.jomashop.com/hamilton-watch-h64666555.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Mike, you could do your own watch shopping channel! And I'm not talking about how many you buy or own, but you manage to find so many really nice watches that I've never seen before. I vota that Mike does a "Moab Watch Selection of the Week!" post, with the top 5 watches you've found that week, it'd certainly be interesting reading for me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 A lot of nice ones guys. I have Hamilton icoop good watches , like that one will check it out. :bangin: fraggle I spend my time in the evening surfing the net looking at watches once I find one I like I get model number Google and look everywhere at reviews ,price etc . In most cases I find another similiar watch I like better as was the case with the one above, just love watches........... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 I vota that Mike does a "Moab Watch Selection of the Week!" post, with the top 5 watches you've found that week, it'd certainly be interesting reading for me! I will definitely follow that topic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmosblau Posted May 3, 2014 Report Share Posted May 3, 2014 That Oris Diver is too big and Awkward. I like the Rado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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