most of them are used. U save an 30% or more for getting used.
I know some ppl enjoy the smell of new box and warranty.

want new and online try
http://www.righttime.com/rt/ball/ballwatches.htm
http://www.abouttime.com/abouttime/ball-watches.invtc.html

or this site base here and HK
http://www.orolus.com/ball.shtml



This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 23 2011, 11:42 AM

diver watches are generally better.

laco, steinhart u had in mind are pilot watches. Seiko no pilot watches iirc.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/lume-test-...pics-81978.html
eg


start


10mins


30mins


3hrs


Laco lume
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f367/lume-lac...ype-460185.html


steinhart lume
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f275/steinhar...let-496249.html

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Added on January 23, 2011, 1:05 pmDoxa lume on the left (brighter one), swiss diver


This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 23 2011, 01:06 PM

BR01-92 blue is LE of 500. not sure if U can find AD carrying them may have to do pre-own esp it is out in 2008
anyway it retails at US$4500 when it was released

current prices found online
eg
SGD$4100
http://18ksub.blogspot.com/2010/09/bell-ro...ed-edition.html

USD$3375
http://www.chrono24.com/en/bellross/br-01-...--id1667129.htm

USD$5100
http://www.tnsdiamonds.com/bell_&_ross.htm

USD$5500
http://www.essential-watches.com/Bell-and-...18519-32-w.aspx

this watch on that site is sold out. price is wow.. US$14.8K
http://www.watches24seven.com/gallery2/mai...&g2_itemId=8919

Roger Dubuis, all inhouse. I wouldn't get their watches if they are made in 2009 or earlier.
Their movements were plague with issues.
service maybe top notch, bring it in I bet they take good care of U at a premium too!

@udio_jr
how long was your wait? what is the lug size? cordovan that fit a nomos can be bought on ebay for US$100+shipping

else try
http://www.coolwatchstraps.com/CWS_Money/C...atch_Straps.htm
http://www.europelli.com/
http://www.corvuswatch.com/index.asp?page=watchbands
v

in any case was it worth the wait?
any pics of the back?

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Added on January 24, 2011, 12:40 amLaco and Steinhart do not use Tritium. they use Superluminova, pics on their lume is taken with 1st few minutes of darkness. after 1hr, U cannot see anything. Do return to your older post and read. Tritium or H3 only found in certain watches.

the pics in my post is to compare watches on tritium and Superluminova and Divers lume vs pilot watch lume. What is why I included swiss diver (Doxa).
U can see Laco lume is applied a little unevenly on second hands and numbers on the dial.

This table explains some numbers if U are sci person


I don't know the application for such lume that last for a short time. Divers don't read time that early when they are in waters. In the movies, I don't read time until the movie is going to end. By that time U do need external light source.


This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 24 2011, 12:46 AM

in about 45mins it will fade all away.
will U bring UV light around to get Lume?
its like Solar touch light, need light to keep torch going. think about does it make sense to U to keep UV light around to keep your lume going?

BUZZ Mecanique. German-asia watch.

cannot afford a Ball, there are other brands with Tritium.
cheapest swiss auto
- Traser Automatic ~RM1.9k
http://www.amazon.com/Traser-Classic-Autom...4/dp/B000H92YVW
- Christopher ward C600 ~RM$2100
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/view-...4/c600ipk2.html
- Marathon GSAR - rm$2.2k
http://www.countycomm.com/presar.htm
- Frederique Constant Clear Vision ~ RM$4k
http://www.azfinetime.com/Frederique-Const...ision-Automatic

open heart and tritium - none.
chrono tritium - BALL! but 5k budget --- none esp thru AD.

open heart and no tritium -- Frederique Constant, Epos

grey market ball Chrono - yes and here is one!
http://www.visiotime.com/index.php?page=Pr...tDetail&id=4033


This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 24 2011, 11:51 AM

those mentioned are listed in other watch forum. ppl have got from them
risk -- QC varies.
I don't know if any will check to ensure its good b4 shipping out.

instead of asking here, use google
eg
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f72/where-buy...nis-495319.html
http://watchfreeks.com/view_topic.php?id=13681&forum_id=11
http://www.watchtalkforums.info/forums/gen...forum/31056.htm

clean look with pwr res.
Orient watch
http://www.orientwatchusa.com/executive-c-44_45.html

swiss auto german made
try
http://www.uhr.info/en/Three-Hand-watches-from-UHR

did U even click on the link and check?
I am not going to asking this.

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Added on January 25, 2011, 1:42 am3mths isn't that bad. I waited for my nomos for ~3mths too.
care to ans the buying process? VAT? shipping experience?

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 25 2011, 01:42 AM

running on unmod ETA 2895 will not pose any issue. they are proven movements
priced at US$2900 what is the discount AD is giving?

great pics here
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f267/my-first...ost2816600.html


This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 25 2011, 06:24 AM

this is a nice watch. sadly U will not get your sweet lume. good buy or not will really depends on the price U can get it. The ad u posted was back in March 2009.

today price is higher. was listed sgd$3874 in Dec 2008. today is at us$3452 or ~sgd$4400
http://www.timepiecestore.com/catalog/9320...-men-watch.html

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Added on January 25, 2011, 11:23 amI am thinking they maybe the best around. check out the lume comparing with a Seiko diver



This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 25 2011, 11:23 AM

the historical person Perrelet is the inventer for auto movt.
the company claims they acquire the factory started by Perrelet. It is hard to trace the link, so some ppl call it BS.
in any case they make very good watches. They mod ETA movement and finish them.

this is a grey retailer, supposedly safe. I did not try it myself.
http://www.proworth.com/perrelet.aspx
http://www.gemnation.com/watches/Perrelet/watches.html

ebay, the starting price are low U never know what they end up. Its misleading

yes!

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 26 2011, 01:39 AM

No sure if that is possible U may wanna contact them.
http://www.lum-tec.com/

400. Jap auto possible, Seiko, Citizen, Orient. Swiss not possible.
U can get CW to do ship express.

try. I have bought band from watchstyle they are prompt and good. fredawatch adv alot of watch forums, good reviews around too
http://www.fredawatchstraps.com/
http://www.watchstyle.com/pi-1994967895.htm

international express U'll get it in 2-4days.

page 1, post 1 do have link to get these pam homage. qns is swiss or china