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16 February 2009, 10:10 PM
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Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
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When my watch met my cash register >>>
...bad things happened
or very cool things, depending on your viewpoint.... Cabestan 'Winch', employing a winch, chain and of course a vertical tourb (sorry if I'm pointing out the obvious here) Yours for around US$250k I think...
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16 February 2009, 10:13 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Rye
Location: Japan
Watch: Sundial
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 wow! How big is that?
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16 February 2009, 10:21 PM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Clive
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I'm not sure - their website http://www.cabestan.ch/en/ does not say... but "big" would cover it...
Cheers 
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17 February 2009, 03:28 AM
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Fondly Remembered
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
Location: Auckland, NZ
Watch: ALL SOLD!!
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Oh boy.....
 The vintage Cash Registers at the museum where I previously worked looked much better than that monstrosity!! 
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17 February 2009, 04:08 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Real Name: Matt
Location: Arlington, VA
Watch: Lange One MP
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You guys should pick up a copy of Revolution from time-to-time to see other examples of "crazy complex" watches. This looks tame compared to some.
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17 February 2009, 10:40 PM
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Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
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DeWitt Concept No. 1
US$633,000 ...and, I quote, "expanding riveted case, flying tourbillon, five barrels and a 21 day power reserve.” But what time is it...? 
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18 February 2009, 06:04 AM
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i guess if i was filthy rich and super bored i might find it amusing.
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