Red Army prices are very competitive. not that much higher esp after u add shipping!
alot Russian watches are limited edition and are numbered.
Care to give a review of the watch? lume shot? accuracy? etc

finally with all the wait its shipped!

U meant this? if so its no LE.
http://www.basel2010.com/en/stowa-flieger-baumuster-b.php

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Added on June 6, 2010, 7:17 pmis it a vintage watch?


This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 6 2010, 07:17 PM

well they are giving an intro why the release this B dial. it was rare back then. the new model is 40mm iirc and its not going to be LE.
well that CW is cheap just ~GBP$200 or EUR$240 right shouldn't have deplete your funds. The B dial would have cost EUR$630+EUR$39 shipping. U could order it now and wait for mid to Late Sept this yr for them to ship. still have 3 mths to save up the EUR$240 U just spend.

go check out the 1st thread on what I had..

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 6 2010, 11:36 PM

bold design Tissot.. is that a PRC 516? too many model under that series. quartz right? hope its not too far away from your aim!

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Added on June 6, 2010, 11:41 pmhaha... I like ball lume but didn't wanna to pay an arm and a leg for it so end up getting a CW. same lume (see below) but i pay ~RM$1.2k.
ball the discount is controlled but u could easily get 25-30% off retail.
whats your other watch? does it hack? meaning when U pull the crown does the second hand stop? can U hand wind? rotor spinning loud?

http://www.christopherwardforum.com/viewto...&t=3253&start=0

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Added on June 6, 2010, 11:45 pmU're in luck, the cream dial just showed up in stock! jump on it b4 its gone again
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/nearly-ne...en/nnc5swt.html

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 6 2010, 11:45 PM

vostok 2416B?
why not a poljot 3133? or 2426 or 2432 those are alittle higher end, although they aren't that costly I think, prices start around rm$500
http://www.vostok-watches.com/movements-russian-watches.html

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 7 2010, 05:31 AM

yes only way is thru CW website. lume of course good, its using the same gas tubes as BALL!

its still on Trias website. maybe still in production?
LongIslandwatch not carrying that model.

ETA Unitas 6497... that design.. hard to find.
not even sure if U can customize that on http://www.blancier.com

I only can suggest watches on 6497. not sure if U like the design
http://www.bernhardtwatch.com/officerswatch.html
http://www.ocean7watchco.com/cs1/index.php...&category_id=17
http://www.watchmann.com/vollmerwatches.asp
http://www.steinhartwatches.de/index.php?i...13&Sel_ID=18#13

flieger onion style maybe try
http://www.aristo-watch.com/
http://www.longislandwatch.com/Zeno/Zeno-Watches_3.htm

U may have to find a used watch on WUS.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=121300

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 10 2010, 06:17 AM

would have love it more if swan neck regulator.

what do u mean by cleaning? care to elaborate on that? whats dirty? inside or outside?

i noticed many ppl are concern with getting their watches all scratch up.

sapphire crystal does eliminate the face from getting scratch what about the case and bracelet?

Longines does have Ceramic Dial. Rado is famous for full ceramic.
Sinn and damasko do have harden steel.
anyone have info on carbon fiber?

thinking of building a list here. no love for quartz watches not listing zeno or TW Steel

- Longines L36554566 retails @ US$1650.
the L36614567, ceramic dial and bracelet goes at US$2400
- Ocean7 LM-4 ceramic priced @ US$899
- Rolex sub/gmt II/deep sea dweller on ceramic bezel (don't think I will brands that will cost more than rolex)
- chanel J12 ceramic, midsize unisex starts @ us$4.7k
- u-boat flightdeck ceramic retails @ us$6k
- Bell & Ross BR 03-92 White Ceramic retails @ us$4.5k
- IWC do offer a few ceramic selection
--> IWC Ingenieur Ceramic retails @ us$7.5K (in house movement)
--> Pilot's Double Chronograph TOP GUN @ us$10.9K (mod ETA 7750)
---> there is another version Pilot Chrono TOP GUN CHRONO REF:3789-01 2008 release @ US$7K
- Nixon Ceramic 42-20 retails @ us$2K
- Sinn Tegiment. cheapest is the Sinn 856 UTC Tegiment on leather @ usd$1490
- Damasko, all model. cheapest is DA37 or DA36 at EUR$799 and the most expensive chrono is at EUR$2500
check here for a review and talk about lume!
http://tamhk.com/mwf/index.php/topic,888.0.html




This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 10 2010, 09:30 PM

at that kinda price expect chinese movement

this HK thread kinda talks about this brand, ppl did say highly likely is chinese
http://www28.discuss.com.hk/viewthread.php?tid=10383367

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Added on June 10, 2010, 4:26 amya.. seiko 5 or Orient..
I will go with Orient.

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Added on June 10, 2010, 6:22 ama heads up on father's day special.

debaufre is having a 20% discount. promo code DAD10
http://www.debaufre.com/
U could own a B&R homage for ~US$460 after discount


This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 10 2010, 06:22 AM

Oops.. my bad.. after double checking.. the new version isn't that cheap
the one I posted is released back in 2008. This gray market BNIB is going for US$4900 last yr
http://forums.watchnet.com/index.php?t=tre...to=323860&rid=0

I gather U are base in SG

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 10 2010, 06:49 PM

auto means automatic, no battery.
21 jewel today means little, just mean there are 21 synthetic rubies inside

hey if i do come across something, will keep u in the loop.
do let us know if U find something U like.

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Added on June 10, 2010, 11:20 pmas good as it sound, they do required service.
ppl getting a Seiko5 never service them as it cost too much,.
break or something acting up just get a new watch.
changing a battery is easy and cheap.

do note auto watches are not as accurate as quartz

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Added on June 11, 2010, 12:56 amif U are back in SG shopping.. spotted a Fortis deal

Fortis / B-42 Diver Chrono Alarm BNIB
retail at SIN$ 11,823.50
now SGD$3,850
http://www.jwwatch.com/showpro_details.asp?id=44&cat=90

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Added on June 11, 2010, 4:50 am

hey your laco is 42mm right?

I am thinking of ordering Flieger without logo (us$660).. thing is its 2824-2, though its nicely done with silver rotor.. kinda turn me off.

I would have got a Antea creme 39mm with far less money (us$375), not to mention I like the design too. no silver rotor and serial number not a big deal here.
the Antea 365 with Soprod A10 is another choice its smaller. I do have to Zenith sporto at the same size and I don't mind the small size.

decide to drop Flieger... now its btw Antea Creme and 365.... hmm.... guess I'll sleep on it for a few day and see..



This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 11 2010, 04:50 AM

lots of ppl want their Flieger thus Stowa can afford to jack up on prices even its using the same movement, may it be logo or no logo. case and all shouldn't be any different.
the only diff I see is the silver rotor.

Antea 365 is small.. thinking can pass to my kid when she grow up. thing is not sure how often will I wear a 36.5mm watch. cost of keeping movement running here runs about US$150. getting a higher end movement maybe more worth it to maintain it.
the regular creme is just US$370+.

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 11 2010, 07:12 PM

last Sat already reach local postal service, it can only be Pos Malaysia Berhad. wonder which office, since watch is already in malaysia shouldn't take long to get U. wonder what is the hold up... or ppl what coffee money? or stuck at customs waiting to clear?
hope U get it sometime this weekend or early next week. not sure what can U do at this pt

maybe U can ask experts here.. quite alot of ppl here shop online. chrisyen is one
http://tamhk.com/mwf/index.php/topic,888.0.html

or khopl, he has got a number of watches online and I bet it all thru Pos Malaysia Berhad
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/873745/+1460

or check with ivanliew here, he is malaysia and got a C5 (more pics in his thread)
http://www.christopherwardforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2685
http://www.christopherwardforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2786


http://www.christopherwardforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2644

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Added on June 11, 2010, 9:30 pmwell, I am thinking of passing things down slowly when kid turn 12 or 13. U wanna pass down your speedy to a boy at 12yrs old? not the laco?
I just got my spouse try on a Zenith, at 36mm its large for a lady. for a 12yr old a 36mm maybe huge for a kid's wrist even for a boy, a gal generally have smaller wrist.
I'll be passing my quartz tag for sure, can let the kid bang around and not worry have to service the movement.

Still need to sleep on on for a couple of days and think about it.

go the page 1. christopher ward is 1. getting online U maybe have to check with alfredfx experience with regular post.
other brands usually ship DHL/Fedex, cost more but better tracking service.
Jap can try Seiko or Orient.

quartz alot to choose from. I not a big fan of quartz.. any brands U looking at?
besides classic round face, do u want a display back? date? water resistance 50 or 300m?

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 12 2010, 05:07 AM

those highend ones... edifice, carbon dial and gold on sapphire crystal?

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Added on June 11, 2010, 10:25 pmI have buying megamillion and powerball "diligently" every week.. with the same mentally like U man..

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 11 2010, 10:25 PM

I am sure daddy love for watches may rubbed off on him at a very early age.
my baby gal enjoy stringing my tag on her arm and walk around.

BTW: spotted someone selling a ETA 2824 gold plated at ~us$100 on WUS. though U may wanna know that since u plan on upgrading the Laco

if I do get it, I'll sure to share it here.. right now I just can't decide..

as I like this nomos too, those are hard to come by. AD here didn't carry any HW with date. prices also high.. no discount sucks! must start looking at WUS for pre-own watch!
auto nomos Ludwig date @ US$2950
mechanical Ludwig without date US$1,780 with clear sapphire back or $1,550 with solid steel case-back
http://www.glashuette.com/index.php?id=410&L=1


if U can find a good price on those 2824.. U never know.. Timezone selling at US$90
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tre...o=5129851&rid=0

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 12 2010, 05:20 AM

no date!

hmm.. a swiss brand.
but today most watches aren't made in Switzerland.
iirc its made in the far east. quartz movement most likely miyota japanese quartz movement.

they make good value for money watches, esp U are paying under US$100 for it.