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chu88y · 5 July 2009, 07:47 PM

Having got the usual suspects with Rolex, Sub date,Seadweller,Deepsea,Daytona etc etc.Next I have a couple of Panerai's 114 and an 89 which are great on leather. I've now broadened my horizons with a Chopard and i've revisited Breitling.Are you looking further than a Rolex.

brietlingman · 5 July 2009, 07:57 PM

I have, and I do! Along with a Seiko 6309-7049 that I've had for 25+ years, I've got a Yellow Monster, a Citizen 20th Anniversary, an Eco-Zilla, and two Doxa's; a 750T Professional and a 1000T Divingstar.

I acquired my grail, a Sea Dweller, just last month. It's a brilliant piece of kit, and I'm very fortunate and happy to have finally realized that dream. It may be quite some time before I "need" another watch .....

Cheers!
Bill

Mosco · 5 July 2009, 11:20 PM

Chu88y, you haven't lived until you had a Breguet. I would recommend an XXI to start with, although it is an atypical Breguet (without the signature hands, sportier than the rest of them). If you have about $17000 to spend, get a pre-owned Marine II Chrono in either white or rose gold. They retail for roughly $30,000 but times are rough and some dealers are selling them very cheap. I own one and it is my favorite, hands down. If you get it on a rubber strap (Breguet makes some very, very nice rubber straps), it looks equally as good with jeans/polo as it does with a suit. One of the most versatile watches I have ever owned, bar none.

Jimbits76 · 5 July 2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Chu88y, you haven't lived until you had a Breguet. I would recommend an XXI to start with, although it is an atypical Breguet (without the signature hands, sportier than the rest of them). If you have about $17000 to spend, get a pre-owned Marine II Chrono in either white or rose gold. They retail for roughly $30,000 but times are rough and some dealers are selling them very cheap. I own one and it is my favorite, hands down. If you get it on a rubber strap (Breguet makes some very, very nice rubber straps), it looks equally as good with jeans/polo as it does with a suit. One of the most versatile watches I have ever owned, bar none.

Greg

That is my grail watch...closest I've ever gotten to it is the annual catalogue!!!!!

Jim

chu88y · 6 July 2009, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

Chu88y, you haven't lived until you had a Breguet. I would recommend an XXI to start with, although it is an atypical Breguet (without the signature hands, sportier than the rest of them). If you have about $17000 to spend, get a pre-owned Marine II Chrono in either white or rose gold. They retail for roughly $30,000 but times are rough and some dealers are selling them very cheap. I own one and it is my favorite, hands down. If you get it on a rubber strap (Breguet makes some very, very nice rubber straps), it looks equally as good with jeans/polo as it does with a suit. One of the most versatile watches I have ever owned, bar none.

that is a truely wonderful watch,with an amazing ticket price,even at $17000 £11000 thats a big payout i've never gone over $10000 as yet.As you say times are tough at AD's but just couldn't do that much damage to my savings.

bigG · 6 July 2009, 12:12 AM

Aside from my Sub and Daytona I have an IWC Aquatimer, Breitling, and a Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver. All great watches.

Mosco · 6 July 2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Greg

That is my grail watch...closest I've ever gotten to it is the annual catalogue!!!!!

Jim

Jim,

I got lucky with mine. A dealer in Cleveland was selling two watches as a package, one of them was an 18k Ulysse Nardin Maxi Diver with baguette diamonds:

which retails somewhere around $50k, the other was this Breguet. I negotiated the price of $27000 for both (he HAD to sell them) and then turned around and sold the UN for $21000 mere 2 days later. So I only have $6000 in my Breguet, which was a sign for me to keep it. Otherwise I could never afford such a watch... Just got lucky, right place/right time sort of thing.

boa2 · 6 July 2009, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Jim,

I got lucky with mine. A dealer in Cleveland was selling two watches as a package, one of them was an 18k Ulysse Nardin Maxi Diver with baguette diamonds:
which retails somewhere around $50k, the other was this Breguet. I negotiated the price of $27000 for both (he HAD to sell them) and then turned around and sold the UN for $21000 mere 2 days later. So I only have $6000 in my Breguet, which was a sign for me to keep it. Otherwise I could never afford such a watch... Just got lucky, right place/right time sort of thing.

That is a mind-blowing deal for that Breguet, Greg. Smart move on your part, and an absolutely stunning watch!

chu88y · 6 July 2009, 06:11 AM

what a great deal

Mosco · 6 July 2009, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by boa2

That is a mind-blowing deal for that Breguet, Greg. Smart move on your part, and an absolutely stunning watch!

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Originally Posted by chu88y

what a great deal

Thanks, Fellas!

Jocke · 6 July 2009, 07:12 AM

Beside Rolex I have:

Glashütte Original
Omega
Seiko
Dornblüth & Sohn
Certina
Eddie Platt

Just check them out at my site if you like.

Jocke's wallpaper page

Jocke

away36 · 6 July 2009, 07:46 AM

Solid Gold Vintage Longines

Tag Heuer

Movado

Dunhill

Gucci

lorsban · 6 July 2009, 04:16 PM

Breguet Type XX (getting a lot of wrist-time), Breitling Superocean, Ebel BTR 1911 GMT, Oris Artelier Skeleton

topcat30093 · 6 July 2009, 05:03 PM

FP Journe, Patek Philippe, Lange & Sohne, Philippe Dufour, Roger Smith, Peter Marin - Speake, Breguet, Vacheron Constantin, Romain Gauthier. And many others that I would like to own.

alphamale2012 · 7 July 2009, 06:13 AM

Just U-boat here.

brady · 7 July 2009, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by alphamale2012

Just U-boat here.

Mind posting a pic? Friend of mine is really into those and has been trying to convince me to purchase. Probably being a Swiss snob by not really considering it

boa2 · 7 July 2009, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by topcat30093

FP Journe, Patek Philippe, Lange & Sohne, Philippe Dufour, Roger Smith, Peter Marin - Speake, Breguet, Vacheron Constantin, Romain Gauthier. And many others that I would like to own.

You and I both, Tony. With your Patek & Journe, you have a nice head start.

BigHat · 7 July 2009, 06:30 AM

/S/ lists what I have now.

I'd like to have an AP ROO again. This time one with a leather strap.

Would also like a tribute release of a classic diver. The IWC Aquatimer, the JLC Polaris or a BP FF.

A Lange perpetual calendar in platinum. Would like to have something p950 someday.

Troy · 7 July 2009, 07:21 AM

Omega, Hamilton, Accutron, Tudor

Carlo Miguel · 10 July 2009, 04:00 PM

Proud owner of Rolex Daytona, Rolex Explorer and other brands Panerai Pam 024, IWC Pilot watch, Omega Speedmaster and Techno Marine Chrono.

Wish List:
IWC Portuguese 7 Days
AP Royal Oak Off-shore

jas55 · 10 July 2009, 04:11 PM

Have an Omega Seamaster, and a series of old Swatch's. I would like to own an IWC and maybe a Panerai some day too.

diablojota · 10 July 2009, 04:14 PM

Let's see:
- Breitling
- Seiko
- Tag Heuer
- Heuer
- Alpha
- Couple of Fossils
- Marcello C
- An old automatic movement Swatch

AndreiRublyov · 10 July 2009, 09:03 PM

While my financial situation prevents me from purchaing more watches, some of my favourite watch makers are Breitling, Patek Philippe, Breguet, Audemars Piguet and to a certain extent, Tag Heuer.

xgrassm · 11 July 2009, 06:05 AM

I own rolex, panerai, omega, JLC, Buti, Glycine, TAG H., but at the momento I go crazy for my vintage Tudor Chono 76180 (big block) and my next buy will be Tudor Montecarlo.

train-time · 11 July 2009, 08:20 AM

I prefer Rolex and Breitling the most; although I have owned a couple Ebel, a few Maurice Lacroix, a Chronoswiss, a Blancpain, and an Armand Nicolet. Rolex and Breitling have the best resale appeal.

clubbyjones · 14 July 2009, 04:33 AM

Rolex and Breitling. I have never had a desire to go to a "higher echelon" and I have a strong desire to stay from pretty much anything lower...

Sperry · 14 July 2009, 11:14 AM

I've been looking into Seikos of the Japanese Domestic Market.
I'm fond of the SBGF027, SBGX005, and SBGT015 models.

In the meantime, I've just ordered the SGF719P-L [which is not a true JDM product].
Work is so busy, it was decided I needed a DAY/date to keep my facts right.
Rather, reportedly a Japanese movement, assembled elsewhere.
I added in their stainless folded-link bracelet, for a delivered price of $166.

Big difference from ¥252,000 ~ ¥325,500 for the selected Grand Seikos.

allanofcalifornia · 14 July 2009, 03:48 PM

Besides Rolex, I have Seiko, Movado and other watches. I like Movado watches because they are simple and elegant!

Allan

Desperado · 14 July 2009, 04:13 PM

Besides my YAchtmaster 16622

- Omega Planet Ocean XL (Black)
- Breitling Colt GMT
- Movado S 800

Cato · 14 July 2009, 07:00 PM

Swatch, Omega, PP, VC

5 July 2009, 07:47 PM	#1
chu88y Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: LONDON Watch: SDDS Posts: 660	What other brands do you have/like Having got the usual suspects with Rolex, Sub date,Seadweller,Deepsea,Daytona etc etc.Next I have a couple of Panerai's 114 and an 89 which are great on leather. I've now broadened my horizons with a Chopard and i've revisited Breitling.Are you looking further than a Rolex.

5 July 2009, 11:20 PM	#3
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Chu88y, you haven't lived until you had a Breguet. I would recommend an XXI to start with, although it is an atypical Breguet (without the signature hands, sportier than the rest of them). If you have about $17000 to spend, get a pre-owned Marine II Chrono in either white or rose gold. They retail for roughly $30,000 but times are rough and some dealers are selling them very cheap. I own one and it is my favorite, hands down. If you get it on a rubber strap (Breguet makes some very, very nice rubber straps), it looks equally as good with jeans/polo as it does with a suit. One of the most versatile watches I have ever owned, bar none. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

6 July 2009, 07:12 AM	#11
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Beside Rolex I have: Glashütte Original Omega Seiko Dornblüth & Sohn Certina Eddie Platt Just check them out at my site if you like. Jocke's wallpaper page Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

6 July 2009, 04:16 PM	#13
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	Breguet Type XX (getting a lot of wrist-time), Breitling Superocean, Ebel BTR 1911 GMT, Oris Artelier Skeleton __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

6 July 2009, 05:03 PM	#14
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,449	FP Journe, Patek Philippe, Lange & Sohne, Philippe Dufour, Roger Smith, Peter Marin - Speake, Breguet, Vacheron Constantin, Romain Gauthier. And many others that I would like to own. __________________

5 July 2009, 07:57 PM	#2
brietlingman Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Bill Location: central Florida Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 97	I have, and I do! Along with a Seiko 6309-7049 that I've had for 25+ years, I've got a Yellow Monster, a Citizen 20th Anniversary, an Eco-Zilla, and two Doxa's; a 750T Professional and a 1000T Divingstar. I acquired my grail, a Sea Dweller, just last month. It's a brilliant piece of kit, and I'm very fortunate and happy to have finally realized that dream. It may be quite some time before I "need" another watch ..... Cheers! Bill

6 July 2009, 12:12 AM	#6
bigG Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Watch: My TT Sub/Daytona Posts: 179	Aside from my Sub and Daytona I have an IWC Aquatimer, Breitling, and a Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver. All great watches.

6 July 2009, 06:11 AM	#9
chu88y Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: LONDON Watch: SDDS Posts: 660	what a great deal

6 July 2009, 07:46 AM	#12
away36 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Nancy Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 3,178	Solid Gold Vintage Longines Tag Heuer Movado Dunhill Gucci

7 July 2009, 06:13 AM	#15
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	Just U-boat here.

7 July 2009, 06:30 AM	#18
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	/S/ lists what I have now. I'd like to have an AP ROO again. This time one with a leather strap. Would also like a tribute release of a classic diver. The IWC Aquatimer, the JLC Polaris or a BP FF. A Lange perpetual calendar in platinum. Would like to have something p950 someday.

7 July 2009, 07:21 AM	#19
Troy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Troy Location: Calgary, Alberta Watch: Tudor Sub. 7928 Posts: 1,275	Omega, Hamilton, Accutron, Tudor

10 July 2009, 04:00 PM	#20
Carlo Miguel Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Carlo Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 444	Proud owner of Rolex Daytona, Rolex Explorer and other brands Panerai Pam 024, IWC Pilot watch, Omega Speedmaster and Techno Marine Chrono. Wish List: IWC Portuguese 7 Days AP Royal Oak Off-shore

10 July 2009, 04:11 PM	#21
jas55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Lach Location: Western Australia Posts: 759	Have an Omega Seamaster, and a series of old Swatch's. I would like to own an IWC and maybe a Panerai some day too. __________________ Explorer 2-Polar Omega Seamaster Quartz

10 July 2009, 04:14 PM	#22
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Let's see: - Breitling - Seiko - Tag Heuer - Heuer - Alpha - Couple of Fossils - Marcello C - An old automatic movement Swatch __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

10 July 2009, 09:03 PM	#23
AndreiRublyov Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gothenburg Watch: T.H. Aquaracer II Posts: 49	While my financial situation prevents me from purchaing more watches, some of my favourite watch makers are Breitling, Patek Philippe, Breguet, Audemars Piguet and to a certain extent, Tag Heuer.

11 July 2009, 06:05 AM	#24
xgrassm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: italy/Daytona now Posts: 5	I own rolex, panerai, omega, JLC, Buti, Glycine, TAG H., but at the momento I go crazy for my vintage Tudor Chono 76180 (big block) and my next buy will be Tudor Montecarlo.

11 July 2009, 08:20 AM	#25
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,154	I prefer Rolex and Breitling the most; although I have owned a couple Ebel, a few Maurice Lacroix, a Chronoswiss, a Blancpain, and an Armand Nicolet. Rolex and Breitling have the best resale appeal.

14 July 2009, 04:33 AM	#26
clubbyjones "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern US Posts: 51	Rolex and Breitling. I have never had a desire to go to a "higher echelon" and I have a strong desire to stay from pretty much anything lower...

14 July 2009, 11:14 AM	#27
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	I've been looking into Seikos of the Japanese Domestic Market. I'm fond of the SBGF027, SBGX005, and SBGT015 models. In the meantime, I've just ordered the SGF719P-L [which is not a true JDM product]. Work is so busy, it was decided I needed a DAY/date to keep my facts right. Rather, reportedly a Japanese movement, assembled elsewhere. I added in their stainless folded-link bracelet, for a delivered price of $166. Big difference from ¥252,000 ~ ¥325,500 for the selected Grand Seikos.

14 July 2009, 03:48 PM	#28
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	Besides Rolex, I have Seiko, Movado and other watches. I like Movado watches because they are simple and elegant! Allan

14 July 2009, 04:13 PM	#29
Desperado "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Karim Location: Dubai Watch: YM Platinum Posts: 653	Besides my YAchtmaster 16622 - Omega Planet Ocean XL (Black) - Breitling Colt GMT - Movado S 800

14 July 2009, 07:00 PM	#30
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	Swatch, Omega, PP, VC

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