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Old 03-01-2009, 10:22 PM
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Well since you can't read them I'd be happy to take them for you. I've got 20/20 vision.
Fortunately, I kept the ones I CAN read.
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I also weigh a whopping 145lbs so I've got pretty small wrists. Tried on one of the smallest Breitlings I could find at the last watch place I was at and the face was significantly larger than my wrist.
That has not stopped some of the blingers I see around. But then they don't possess your taste or sophistication. I meant that.
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Sometimes I wish I didn't have taste or sophistication. My income just doesn't quite match my tastes unfortunately. I'd be living large if I liked Casio's and Honda Civics.
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Originally Posted by hellcat
Sometimes I wish I didn't have taste or sophistication. My income just doesn't quite match my tastes unfortunately. I'd be living large if I liked Casio's and Honda Civics.
No PX discounts?....
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I like bigger watches. 50+ are my favorites. My smallest is 44 and it feels so small now.
Watches are like any piece of clothing, they should fit. It all depends on the size of the wrist. 50mm is just huge, and looks stupid on most people unless they are the Hulk.

The case of the watch should be a size that allows between 2-7mm of "wrist" beyond the upper and lower part of the case (using a 2D model, not accounting for depth).
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I'm a big guy, Ill post a pic later of what a 44MM looks on me. I personally hate the bling look and was worried about how a 44 would look until I wore one and saw it looked normal. I think the max that I would ever go is a 52 or a 50. I know they make 56s which just look ghetto and ignorant.
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ones too fast according to CHP!
I am a huge watch fanatic (as much as I can afford).

Currently:
- Girard Perregaux - Pour Ferrari Chrono (matte stainless bracelet or CF style strap, matte stainless with CF face, 8020 movement)
- Girard Perregaux - Pour Ferrari Chrono (Black Leather strap with red stitching, polished stainless case with Black face, 8020 movement)
- Girard Perregaux - Pour Ferrari F1 047 (Black Rubber strap, Alum case with CF face) - made from alum of Ferrari F1 engine
- Chopard - Mille Miglia Chrono, Jacky Ickx Edition 2 (Tan Leather strap, brushed skeleton case, white face)
- Chopard - Mille Miglia Chonro, Racing Colors Silver (Black Leather strap, brushed skeleton case, silver face)
- Omega - Seamaster Pro Chrono (Ti bracelet and case, blue face) - daily

A few more, but those are the ones in the winder. I will try to take pics.

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Originally Posted by otoupalik
I am a huge watch fanatic (as much as I can afford).

Currently:
- Girard Perregaux - Pour Ferrari Chrono (matte stainless bracelet or CF style strap, matte stainless with CF face, 8020 movement)
- Girard Perregaux - Pour Ferrari Chrono (Black Leather strap with red stitching, polished stainless case with Black face, 8020 movement)
- Girard Perregaux - Pour Ferrari F1 047 (Black Rubber strap, Alum case with CF face) - made from alum of Ferrari F1 engine
- Chopard - Mille Miglia Chrono, Jacky Ickx Edition 2 (Tan Leather strap, brushed skeleton case, white face)
- Chopard - Mille Miglia Chonro, Racing Colors Silver (Black Leather strap, brushed skeleton case, silver face)
- Omega - Seamaster Pro Chrono (Ti bracelet and case, blue face) - daily

A few more, but those are the ones in the winder. I will try to take pics.

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Nice collection...I've recently become a fan of Chopard and can't wait to finally get my hands on one
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Nice collection...I've recently become a fan of Chopard and can't wait to finally get my hands on one
Thanks, I really love the Chopard. I am thinking of selling 2 of the GP's as they are a bit small for my current taste.

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Alot of car guys like the Chopard MM with the rubber Dunlop strap. Cool sporty watch.
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Originally Posted by hellcat
Well since you can't read them I'd be happy to take them for you. I've got 20/20 vision.
Freaky. At my age I still have 20/20 vision.
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So where do the Longines watches fall in the range of collectible?

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I'm a big fan of Breitling and Cartier for daily wear..nothing too complicated or 'showy.'
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Originally Posted by emrliquidlife
So where do the Longines watches fall in the range of collectible?

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Not particularly collectible
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Not particularly collectible
So, money is better spent on a different brand?

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Originally Posted by emrliquidlife
So, money is better spent on a different brand?

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Yes. Although some old Longines from the early 70's in mint condition are adequate collector's choices.

What other brands are you considering?
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These are 2 of the best watches I've ever owned. Although I may sell the PP when the economy gets a little better, and upgrade to a PP5159
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So, money is better spent on a different brand?

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I really don't think you can go wrong with an Omega.
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These are 2 of the best watches I've ever owned. Although I may sell the PP when the economy gets a little better, and upgrade to a PP5159
Stunning!
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Originally Posted by emrliquidlife
So, money is better spent on a different brand?

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Can't go wrong with a basic Omega or Rolex for starters...then move up to an IWC/Patek in the future
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Originally Posted by coolcamden
These are 2 of the best watches I've ever owned. Although I may sell the PP when the economy gets a little better, and upgrade to a PP5159
Those 2 are great pieces. I have a PP5159.
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Originally Posted by coolcamden
Yes. Although some old Longines from the early 70's in mint condition are adequate collector's choices.

What other brands are you considering?
Don't know yet. Reason I like the Longines brand was from seeing them be the official timer of the Olympics.

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ones too fast according to CHP!
There are a lot of great time pieces out there in the 2nd hand market right now that will never depreciate much if any, and should be safe to good investments. You can spend $1500-5000 for a nice (but not amazing) watch. That is a better investment then the stock market in many ways.

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Those 2 are great pieces. I have a PP5159.
I did not see it on your website. Send me a PM with info on it.
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