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Old 20 November 2008, 01:43 PM   #31
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How about a Kobold Phantom?
This is a great watch, from a great small batch American watch company.
Comes in under price limit.
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Old 20 November 2008, 03:32 PM   #32
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man, the broad arrow with blue hands is a great looking watch............
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Old 20 November 2008, 03:35 PM   #33
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man, the broad arrow with blue hands is a great looking watch............


I'm interested in checking one of those out.
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Old 20 November 2008, 04:02 PM   #34
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The Omega Speedmaster "Moon Watch". Great movement, great history.
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Old 20 November 2008, 04:07 PM   #35
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For US$5k, I'd recommend the Omega Speedmaster Professional, Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Chrono (in orange or black) or Breguet Type XX.
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Old 20 November 2008, 04:11 PM   #36
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Tudor Chrono. You won't regret it.
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Old 20 November 2008, 04:21 PM   #37
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speedy pro - lemania movement and aesthetics to die for. the archetypal chronograph, hands down!
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Old 20 November 2008, 04:23 PM   #38
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America cup seamaster
I would go for the limited edition american cup seamaster..
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Old 20 November 2008, 04:30 PM   #39
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If you still want a Rollie, how about an Explorer II ?
OK, so it's not a chrono, but consider...
- fixed SS bezel with black engraving
- choice of black or white dials
- added function of a date
- "classic" proportions




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Old 20 November 2008, 05:13 PM   #40
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Zenith makes a great chrono that you can find for around 5K. They have a moonphase model which looks excellent.

I second the Zenith, it has a similar sub dial layout, lovely finish and really is a great watch, i had the 400 chronomaster with the guilloche dial which looked very nice on the wrist and with the crystal back you get to see the El Primero in all its glory. There is also the 410 movement models, which are the moonphase watches, both models seem to come up now and again on the market, but are getting harder to find.
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Old 20 November 2008, 08:15 PM   #41
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I want to check out the one in my post above. The black dial model is very sporty looking.

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I'm interested in checking one of those out.
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Old 28 November 2008, 08:08 PM   #42
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Bump.

I had a Tudor chrono before. Decent watch, but very thick. I think it's called the big block Tudor. It houses the Valjoux 7750 movement, which is fairly large movement, thus the thick case. I heard something about non big block Tudor. Any scans and more info on this model? Thanks.
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Old 28 November 2008, 09:36 PM   #43
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There are no alternatives just these.




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Old 28 November 2008, 10:03 PM   #44
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Zenith El Primero

Vintage, I really like Universal Geneve Tri-Compax.

Cannot go wrong with a Spedmaster either
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Old 28 November 2008, 10:08 PM   #45
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Nice collection of Daytonas!!!

And yes, I was thinking of selling my SS Daytona white dial, then buying a cheaper alternative and banking the extra cash. I would probably regret selling it.

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Old 28 November 2008, 10:15 PM   #46
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and yes, i was thinking of selling my ss daytona white dial, then buying a cheaper alternative and banking the extra cash. I would probably regret selling it.
Nooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!

Please Adam, reconsider........PLEASE!!
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Old 28 November 2008, 10:43 PM   #47
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I am reconsidering. This is my 4th SS Daytona and I am sure that I would regret selling this one, especially that my name is on the papers. I am not strapped for cash in any way, but just thinking about the alternative.

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Nooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!

Please Adam, reconsider........PLEASE!!
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