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JJ Irani · 21 January 2006, 04:16 AM

This is a dead serious post, guys....so listen up....and no wisecracks!!

Okay, I bought the Crosswind for TWO reasons....

1. The minute I walked into Watches of Switzerland, it caught my eye sitting there in the display cabinet under the SALE sign.

2. The price on it was just too damned good to pass up. Trust me, fellas, the final price of US$2,400 which I paid, well you'll never get that price anywhere on any site....ever.

So how does that make it a "Blessing in Disguise"? Good question! Well, you remember how I was so keen on the TT Daytona? Don't get me wrong....I still love and admire that watch very much, but there are TWO things about the Crosswind that do piss me off....and this is God's honest truth!!

1. The stationary second hand.
2. The white hands on white dial camouflage.

...making both factors a major contribution in time readability....absolutely horrendous!!

Which makes me think....what if I had foolishly bought the TT Daytona on impulse and then realised these problems (and a NO DATE to boot!!!

)...then I would have really been stuck with a VERY EXPENSIVE watch with hardly any resale value.

At least with the Crosswind (even if I decide to keep it, which I may), the investment (if you could call it such) of NZ$3,500 is pretty meagre as compared with what I would have had to shell out for the TT DT (NZ$13,200 = US$9,000).

So, as they say, sometimes certain things happen for the best. And anytime you guys want to see more pics of the Crosswind, just let me know!!

This last bit was the only silly bit in an otherwise very serious thread.

JJ

worktolivelife · 21 January 2006, 05:17 AM

You've lost me JJ

are you saying that the Daytona is no longer loved, not what i would call i impluse buy though

i get the impression you dream about that watch and have done for an age?

steve

NoVaWatchLvr · 21 January 2006, 05:21 AM

No resale on the Dayotna????? Hmmm.

Gee JJ, good to see that you are still living on another planet

Wait till you try and unload the Breitling.....Then talk to me about no resale.

AJC · 21 January 2006, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by NoVaWatchLvr

No resale on the Dayotna????? Hmmm.

Gee JJ, good to see that you are still living on another planet

Wait till you try and unload the Breitling.....Then talk to me about no resale.

Don't forget JJ is(was) looking at the TT Daytona,which doesn't enjoy the same resale as the SS models.

Aaron

NoVaWatchLvr · 21 January 2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AJC

Don't forget JJ is(was) looking at the TT Daytona,which doesn't enjoy the same resale as the SS models.

Aaron

I'll take a tt daytona's resale any day over a breitling. I owned one and had to practically pay somebody to buy it from me.

RandyS · 21 January 2006, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

This is a dead serious post, guys....so listen up....and no wisecracks!!

1. The stationary second hand.
2. The white hands on white dial camouflage.

JJ

I dont know what you mean by stationary second hand, it is a chrono, you can run the 2nd hand all the time, cant you...which brings up an interesting point, when checking accuracy you have to use the subdial for the 2nd hand?

Goodwatch · 21 January 2006, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyS

I dont know what you mean by stationary second hand, it is a chrono, you can run the 2nd hand all the time, cant you...which brings up an interesting point, when checking accuracy you have to use the subdial for the 2nd hand?

Please, leave the fool, he's only trying to make conversation

(And I'm trying to advance on the Tosser list

).

worktolivelife · 21 January 2006, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Please, leave the fool, he's only trying to make conversation

(And I'm trying to advance on the Tosser list

).

steve

Rockrolex · 21 January 2006, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Please, leave the fool, he's only trying to make conversation

(And I'm trying to advance on the Tosser list

).

With those kinds of comments, you're a wimp, not a tosser. At this rate, you're going to retreat, not advance.

Rockrolex · 21 January 2006, 01:04 PM

JJ, the real reason you bought the Crosswind was because it had been almost 6 months since your last watch trade. You were having watch purchase DTs. You were starting to shake and get headachey. You couldn't walk past a watch store without being sucked inside. You were primed for a purchase. You needed a new SS white dial watch.

And you somehow knew that pics of this one would drive Ralph over the edge.

mailman · 21 January 2006, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Please, leave the fool, he's only trying to make conversation

(And I'm trying to advance on the Tosser list

).

You might be off the list now. Remember, I'm not number one, but I'm in the top four with some mighty good company

Goodwatch · 21 January 2006, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

You might be off the list now. Remember, I'm not number one, but I'm in the top four with some mighty good company

We all know you paid him Paul!

Rockrolex · 21 January 2006, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyS

I dont know what you mean by stationary second hand, it is a chrono, you can run the 2nd hand all the time, cant you...which brings up an interesting point, when checking accuracy you have to use the subdial for the 2nd hand?

Hey, Randy. It's good to see you back here. How have you been? What's new?

Stick around and perk this place up.

JJ Irani · 21 January 2006, 01:31 PM

Guys, guys, this was a serious post!!

Let me recap...

1. Crosswind has a stationary hand and camouflage....reading time is a nightmare!! (I know I should have reaslied this when I bought the watch, but in all fairness, it was an attractive deal and I bought it).
2. TT Daytona has bugger all resale value as compared with an SS one. So I shall NEVER be buying a Daytona - can't stand the STATIONARY second hand.
3. Selling the Breitling (Andrew, please note) will be easy since I bought it so damn cheap in the first place. I know it will go and I will make a profit.

End of story - JJ

mailman · 21 January 2006, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

3. Selling the Breitling (Andrew, please note) will be easy since I bought it so damn cheap in the first place. I know it will go and I will make a profit.

End of story - JJ

HOOFU**INRAY

JJ Irani · 21 January 2006, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

HOOFU**INRAY

Rockrolex · 21 January 2006, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

HOOFU**INRAY

Don't cheer yet, Paul. It isn't gone yet. Which means he's got time to post many more pics of the thing.

Mr. K · 27 January 2006, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I shall NEVER be buying a Daytona - can't stand the STATIONARY second hand.

NEVER was writen in caps too. Not sure about that statement. Never is a very, very, very long time.

JJ Irani · 27 January 2006, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. K

NEVER was writen in caps too. Not sure about that statement. Never is a very, very, very long time.

I'm serious, Mark....way too expensive at an explosive US$9,000 and the stationary hand is something I can NEVER get used to....what a pain in the arse each time you look at your watch and have to look at a STOPPED second hand (that tiny miniscule moving second hand can hardly be seen!!

).

ralphieralph · 21 January 2006, 01:13 PM

Iv'e got nothing to lose:

!!!that number 1 is going to be mine!!!!!!!!

mailman · 21 January 2006, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralphieralph

Iv'e got nothing to lose:

!!!that number 1 is going to be mine!!!!!!!!

Especially when he sees you've been over to our friend's house

Rockrolex · 21 January 2006, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralphieralph

Iv'e got nothing to lose:

!!!that number 1 is going to be mine!!!!!!!!

PPPUUUUHHHHHLLLLEEEEEZZZZ, don't make me laugh, turkey.

ralphieralph · 21 January 2006, 01:17 PM

ralphieralph · 21 January 2006, 01:21 PM

I havent been here long and I'm 5th Ed.... Enjoy it why you can!!!!

21 January 2006, 04:16 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Crosswind - a blessing in disguise !! This is a dead serious post, guys....so listen up....and no wisecracks!! Okay, I bought the Crosswind for TWO reasons.... 1. The minute I walked into Watches of Switzerland, it caught my eye sitting there in the display cabinet under the SALE sign. 2. The price on it was just too damned good to pass up. Trust me, fellas, the final price of US$2,400 which I paid, well you'll never get that price anywhere on any site....ever. So how does that make it a "Blessing in Disguise"? Good question! Well, you remember how I was so keen on the TT Daytona? Don't get me wrong....I still love and admire that watch very much, but there are TWO things about the Crosswind that do piss me off....and this is God's honest truth!! 1. The stationary second hand. 2. The white hands on white dial camouflage. ...making both factors a major contribution in time readability....absolutely horrendous!! Which makes me think....what if I had foolishly bought the TT Daytona on impulse and then realised these problems (and a NO DATE to boot!!! )...then I would have really been stuck with a VERY EXPENSIVE watch with hardly any resale value. At least with the Crosswind (even if I decide to keep it, which I may), the investment (if you could call it such) of NZ$3,500 is pretty meagre as compared with what I would have had to shell out for the TT DT (NZ$13,200 = US$9,000). So, as they say, sometimes certain things happen for the best. And anytime you guys want to see more pics of the Crosswind, just let me know!! This last bit was the only silly bit in an otherwise very serious thread. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 January 2006, 05:17 AM	#2
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	You've lost me JJ are you saying that the Daytona is no longer loved, not what i would call i impluse buy though i get the impression you dream about that watch and have done for an age? steve __________________ MEMBER NO.142

21 January 2006, 01:04 PM	#10
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,966	JJ, the real reason you bought the Crosswind was because it had been almost 6 months since your last watch trade. You were having watch purchase DTs. You were starting to shake and get headachey. You couldn't walk past a watch store without being sucked inside. You were primed for a purchase. You needed a new SS white dial watch. And you somehow knew that pics of this one would drive Ralph over the edge. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 January 2006, 01:31 PM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Guys, guys, this was a serious post!! Let me recap... 1. Crosswind has a stationary hand and camouflage....reading time is a nightmare!! (I know I should have reaslied this when I bought the watch, but in all fairness, it was an attractive deal and I bought it). 2. TT Daytona has bugger all resale value as compared with an SS one. So I shall NEVER be buying a Daytona - can't stand the STATIONARY second hand. 3. Selling the Breitling (Andrew, please note) will be easy since I bought it so damn cheap in the first place. I know it will go and I will make a profit. End of story - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 January 2006, 05:21 AM	#3
NoVaWatchLvr Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 40	No resale on the Dayotna????? Hmmm. Gee JJ, good to see that you are still living on another planet Wait till you try and unload the Breitling.....Then talk to me about no resale.

21 January 2006, 01:13 PM	#20
ralphieralph "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Ahh..."LEROY" Location: connecticut Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 681	Iv'e got nothing to lose: !!!that number 1 is going to be mine!!!!!!!!

21 January 2006, 01:17 PM	#23
ralphieralph "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Ahh..."LEROY" Location: connecticut Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 681

21 January 2006, 01:21 PM	#24
ralphieralph "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Real Name: Ahh..."LEROY" Location: connecticut Watch: SUBMARINER Posts: 681	I havent been here long and I'm 5th Ed.... Enjoy it why you can!!!!

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