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Aug 30, 2007 at 4:32 AM Post #1,606 of 14,276
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My Rolex TT Blue Sub GAD


GAD, What does the "TT" stand for? Is it two-tone?
 
Aug 30, 2007 at 10:58 AM Post #1,607 of 14,276
wow i only just saw this thread, i have a major love affair with wristwatches, for many years, i used to work in a jewellers after school helping clean and restore clocks and watches, and bought my first proper time piece with my wages from there, it was the omega speedmaster mark II, vintage from the 1960s.

i even geekily have had a subscription running with international watch magazine running since 1991

i will list some pieces i recently sold after owning for a long time, had to raise some major funds;

rolex cellini danaos
omega speedmaster mark II
bell and ross hydromax (world deepest certified divers watch) - gutted!!
baume and mercier vintage
seiko bellmatic
tag heuer executive
omega deville
rolex air king s/s
breitling navitimer chrono-matic
kienzle 'the deepest'
citizen promaster divers

ironically after owning all of those exotic models,

the one watch i have constantly worn and the only watch i now own is my trusty navy seals jet black traser, by mb-microtech.

my latest obsession has shifted away from horology and into audio.
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Aug 30, 2007 at 12:48 PM Post #1,608 of 14,276
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[size=xx-small]wow i only just saw this thread, i have a major love affair with wristwatches, for many years, i used to work in a jewellers after school helping clean and restore clocks and watches, and bought my first proper time piece with my wages from there, it was the omega speedmaster mark II, vintage from the 1960s.

i even geekily have had a subscription running with international watch magazine running since 1991

i will list some pieces i recently sold after owning for a long time, had to raise some major funds;

rolex cellini danaos
omega speedmaster mark II
bell and ross hydromax (world deepest certified divers watch) - gutted!!
baume and mercier vintage
seiko bellmatic
tag heuer executive
omega deville
rolex air king s/s
breitling navitimer chrono-matic
kienzle 'the deepest'
citizen promaster divers

ironically after owning all of those exotic models,

the one watch i have constantly worn and the only watch i now own is my trusty navy seals jet black traser, by mb-microtech.

my latest obsession has shifted away from horology and into audio.[/size]
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Yeah, well, welcome to watch-fi, welcome to head-fi, and really extra sorry about your wallet!
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Aug 30, 2007 at 1:40 PM Post #1,609 of 14,276
Sorry to ask but how much would one be for the same condition as yours? I am asking because I have a $1000 budget and I was hoping that I could get one. Also in the case that its more used and doesnt come with a bracelet what would be a good price for one?


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Thank you all for your kind comments regarding the completion of my cancer treatment! I appreciate all of your positive thoughts.

Back to watches: My Seamaster 2254.50 is here! It is great! Great (used) condition. It has matching serial numbers on the lugs and warranty card - it was originally bought from an authorized dealer less than a year ago. I love the size, style, comfort, and everything about it. It is running +6 seconds after 3 days.

I seem to have a trend going here: My wife bought me a Speedmaster Pro three years ago after I completed my PhD in physics. Now I buy myself a Seamaster Pro after completing cancer treatment. So I guess with every major life event I get another Omega
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Not really, I'm done with watches for a while
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Aug 30, 2007 at 7:17 PM Post #1,610 of 14,276
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Sorry to ask but how much would one be for the same condition as yours? I am asking because I have a $1000 budget and I was hoping that I could get one. Also in the case that its more used and doesnt come with a bracelet what would be a good price for one?


Used Seamasters run for around $1000 used. There's two used ones right now on the Timezone.com trade forum going for $1000 or so, and they've been sitting there a few days already.

I had picked up a 2541.80 myself a while back and once you hold an Omega Seamaster in person, it's easy to see why the line has a reputation for being a "lot of watch for the money". It's a really solid, heavy piece, very well built, has one of the best casebacks in the business, and the Seamaster's signature wave dial is very cool when flashed around in the light.
 
Aug 31, 2007 at 6:22 AM Post #1,611 of 14,276
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is the thermometer on the tissot accurate while it is still on your wrist? THe thing I hate about my casio is that I need to take it off of my wrist in order to get an accurate measurement. Otherwise it just stays around 30C


This was pretty much answered by the person who directly replied to you. Mine usually reads around 30-32 as well.

On a more interesting note, I fixed the picture of my other watch. Click for full size:

 
Aug 31, 2007 at 11:56 AM Post #1,614 of 14,276
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What do people think of the current Seiko Premier Kinetic perpetuals?


well they are certainly packed with features, i think seiko are a good solid make, and for 400-500 you would be getting a practical, long lasting piece with good warranty comeback.

they arent the prettiest of watches i have ever seen but...

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Aug 31, 2007 at 11:57 AM Post #1,615 of 14,276
I have the Seiko Arctura Kinetic and wear it as my everyday work watch. I love it as much as my Submariner, Panerai and Bell & Ross.
I get compliments on it nearly everyday from my accounts. It cost $150 on Amazon.com

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Aug 31, 2007 at 1:09 PM Post #1,616 of 14,276
Anybody here own a Seiko Spring Drive?
 
Sep 3, 2007 at 12:44 AM Post #1,618 of 14,276
Since there has been so much seiko love these past few pages i thought I'd add to it.
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I got it for my 19th birthday a few months back and absolutely love it. I have an Omega Speedmaster watch that cost at least 4-5 times as much and i wear my Seiko more frequently.
 
Sep 3, 2007 at 2:10 AM Post #1,620 of 14,276
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GAD, What does the "TT" stand for? Is it two-tone?


Yup - TT = two tone. Subs come in stainless, stainless/gold, and all gold.

GAD
 
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