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jeangtd · 26 January 2009, 12:59 PM

I know Daytona will get all the raves, but I want to know what other choices do I have, only condition is that it has to have an in-house movement, and please If you have, post pics. Oh another thing, 40mm sports watches are my thing, would go up to 42mm if necessary.

Thank's a lot

JohnEaton · 26 January 2009, 01:18 PM

This chrono was good enough for NASA

jeangtd · 26 January 2009, 01:23 PM

I just dont like any of omegas SS bracelets, otherwise Id have that alaska project y a heart beat

JohnEaton · 26 January 2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jeangtd

I just dont like any of omegas SS bracelets, otherwise Id have that alaska project y a heart beat

You notice I don't have an Omega bracelet on

I'm wearing black leather right now, my black aligator is not here yet...

A NATO or ZULU would work too

JimSnyder · 28 January 2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnEaton

You notice I don't have an Omega bracelet on

I'm wearing black leather right now, my black aligator is not here yet...

A NATO or ZULU would work too

They really look nice on a rally type strap

jeangtd · 26 January 2009, 01:31 PM

But Id still be paying for the bracelet.

JohnEaton · 26 January 2009, 01:40 PM

Ya wanna play....

I't actually cheaper than a NIB 16610LV from an AD

Keep the box, the book, the tools, the bracelet and the two straps virgin; buy an aligator for dress, a NATO for sport.

The Alaska Project will most likely be a collectable, enjoy it for 2 or 3 decades and sell it for a profit

onkyo · 26 January 2009, 01:43 PM

Tudor chrono.

Its a Daytona with a date at a fraction of the cost.

JohnEaton · 26 January 2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

Tudor chrono.

Its a Daytona with a date at a fraction of the cost.

Pic Please

Anita · 26 January 2009, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

Tudor chrono.

Its a Daytona with a date at a fraction of the cost.

Not sure if this helps
Found this links
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r.../TudorSide.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...80/demo960.jpg

DSJ · 27 January 2009, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

Tudor chrono.

Its a Daytona with a date at a fraction of the cost.

Except it has the Valjoux movement.

onkyo · 27 January 2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Except it has the Valjoux movement.

Yes, not in-house like Daytona.

BUT Valijoux IS a reliable workhorse movement (at a more affordable price)

Jedi · 27 January 2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

Yes, not in-house like Daytona.

BUT Valijoux IS a reliable workhorse movement (at a more affordable price)

I didn't think affordability is a point in this discussion, as we're looking for the 'Best Chrono's on the market'....

moby33 · 27 January 2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jedi

I didn't think affordability is a point in this discussion, as we're looking for the 'Best Chrono's on the market'....

Yes & no. While true the discussion is about the 'Best Chrono', there also was a mandate that it must be an all in-house movement. I find those two points at odds with each other as the 'Best Chrono' might not necessarily be from an all in-house movement. As I'm sure we can all agree, a high price point does not necessarily equate to best status.

Seems kind of like asking for the best sports car, then go on to say it must be from Germany or Italy or the U.S. Impossible to fairly answer if one's hands are tied behind one's back IMO. Cheers.

onkyo · 27 January 2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Except it has the Valjoux movement.

Woops, I missed the in-house requirement of the poster.

What happens when you surf TRF on an iphone.

My answer changes to Daytona!

onkyo · 26 January 2009, 01:57 PM

Ok. When I get home in 1 hr... Surfing on my iphone for now.

JohnEaton · 26 January 2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

Ok. When I get home in 1 hr... Surfing on my iphone for now.

Hope you're not driving and surfing your iphone at the same time

Felly would kill somebody...... He has problems walking into walls when wearing a Rollie, let alone drive. Felly surfing TRF and driving would be a disaster.

onkyo · 26 January 2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnEaton

Hope you're not driving and surfing your iphone at the same time

Felly would kill somebody...... He has problems walking into walls when wearing a Rollie, let alone drive. Felly surfing TRF and driving would be a disaster.

Here you go, two of them for your viewing pleasure....http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...y/IMG_0019.jpg

JohnEaton · 27 January 2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

Here you go... for your viewing pleasure

crap crap crap crap crap!!!!!!

Dammit Onkyo, I was happy... I had my new watch fix... All was right in the world.

And you posted this

I've already found one on ebay for $2200 USD, it looks sweet too

Like I need another white chrono

STOP ME SOMEBODY PLEASE

onkyo · 28 January 2009, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnEaton

crap crap crap crap crap!!!!!!

Dammit Onkyo, I was happy... I had my new watch fix... All was right in the world.

And you posted this

I've already found one on ebay for $2200 USD, it looks sweet too

Like I need another white chrono

STOP ME SOMEBODY PLEASE

Go for it my friend!

Doesn't fit this thread's requirements, BUT it does have -->

beautiful black bezel

date function

nice red 'Tiger' lettering

reliable movement (at an affordable price)

All around great looks!!!!

jeangtd · 26 January 2009, 02:04 PM

I was actually looking at a AP RO, but reading through various post's, forum member's expressed that the high price doesn't justify the watch

JohnEaton · 26 January 2009, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeangtd

I was actually looking at a AP RO, but reading through various post's, forum member's expressed that the high price doesn't justify the watch

An AP, wow Big Bucks $$$

25860ST.0.1110ST.04 = $12.5K to $18.5K

I know an AD that has a NIB "V" serial new style bracelet black dial SS 116520 at MSRP $9925 USD no tax..

JohnEaton · 26 January 2009, 02:29 PM

HEY HEY HEY MODS.....

DON'T MOVE US, NOBODY PAYS ATTENTION IN THE OTHER SECTIONS

I'm trying to talk sense into him

jeangtd, you must have this watch

$9925 USD...

jeangtd · 26 January 2009, 03:28 PM

I have three rolex and have the daytona up on the top of my list, I think i posted in the right section, I just want to see who the daytona stands up against

WatchTimes · 26 January 2009, 03:39 PM

AP ROO is NICE
Also don't forget the Zenith El Primo (sorry I dont have a pic but you can find them everywhere....)

They used to tune down their movement and sell the to Rolex for the Daytonas

Stratton · 26 January 2009, 04:47 PM

The Speedmaster (Le Mania) and Tudor (ETA Valjoux) don't have in house movements. There aren't many chronographs that do have them. Zenith do with the El Primero. Rolex are now in house. Is the AP all in house or is there a Piguet in that? Vacheron Constantin maybe or is there a Piguet in that too? IWC have released a Da Vinci with an in house movement and a 68 hour power reserve. Cost is over £9000 GBP in Stainless Steel.

Jedi · 26 January 2009, 06:12 PM

In my humble opinion, the best chronographs out there may not necessarily be sports watches. If sports watches are your thing, then my list would be as follows:

- Rolex Daytona
- JLC Amvox II
- JLC Master Compressor Chrono
- Omega Speedmaster (but this does not necessarily fit into the manufacture movement requirement)
- AP ROO with the previous edition JLC movement

The non-sportswatch chronos out there that are making waves are:

- JLC Duometre a Chronographe
- Lange Datograph
- Patek 5070
- FP Journe Centigraphe

moby33 · 26 January 2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jeangtd

only condition is that it has to have an in-house movement

Why? You ask for the best chrono's out there, yet then throw that little wrench into the fold...I'm sorry, but I'm not convinced the best out there is necessarily made with an all in-house movement. And "Best" is a little too vague IMO. Best bang for your buck? Best sport chrono? Best dress chrono? Ect...

The first 'real' chrono I ever purchased was my Omega SMP that was my daily watch for years...I put it through hell and it never missed a beat (and yes, I easily used the chrono function on a daily basis...never once had a miss step or hand hang up during operation or reset...100% flawless). If you want to talk bang for your buck/sport chrono, I wouldn't look much further than the amazing Seamaster or Speedmaster lines. Then again, they obviously don't have all in-house movement and you mentioned you don't care for their bracelets. Oh well...

Jedi · 26 January 2009, 06:48 PM

One should really look for a column wheel in any chrono movement they are considering.

Stratton · 26 January 2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jedi

One should really look for a column wheel in any chrono movement they are considering.

Please could you explain why. Thanks.

26 January 2009, 12:59 PM	#1
jeangtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colombia Posts: 427	Best chrono's in the market I know Daytona will get all the raves, but I want to know what other choices do I have, only condition is that it has to have an in-house movement, and please If you have, post pics. Oh another thing, 40mm sports watches are my thing, would go up to 42mm if necessary. Thank's a lot __________________ Pepsi GMT Master II (Z series)Sub 14060M COSC (M series) Platinum yatchmaster (random) JLC Master Compressor Chrono Sub-C (random) Sub C bluessy (random) IWC big pilot

26 January 2009, 01:18 PM	#2
JohnEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Eaton Location: Nome Alaska USA Watch: Red1680 metres 1st Posts: 1,869	This chrono was good enough for NASA __________________ Perfection lies not in the organic whole but in the isolated fragment

26 January 2009, 01:23 PM	#3
jeangtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colombia Posts: 427	I just dont like any of omegas SS bracelets, otherwise Id have that alaska project y a heart beat __________________ Pepsi GMT Master II (Z series)Sub 14060M COSC (M series) Platinum yatchmaster (random) JLC Master Compressor Chrono Sub-C (random) Sub C bluessy (random) IWC big pilot

26 January 2009, 01:31 PM	#6
jeangtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colombia Posts: 427	But Id still be paying for the bracelet. __________________ Pepsi GMT Master II (Z series)Sub 14060M COSC (M series) Platinum yatchmaster (random) JLC Master Compressor Chrono Sub-C (random) Sub C bluessy (random) IWC big pilot

26 January 2009, 01:40 PM	#7
JohnEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Eaton Location: Nome Alaska USA Watch: Red1680 metres 1st Posts: 1,869	Ya wanna play.... I't actually cheaper than a NIB 16610LV from an AD Keep the box, the book, the tools, the bracelet and the two straps virgin; buy an aligator for dress, a NATO for sport. The Alaska Project will most likely be a collectable, enjoy it for 2 or 3 decades and sell it for a profit __________________ Perfection lies not in the organic whole but in the isolated fragment

26 January 2009, 01:43 PM	#8
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Tudor chrono. Its a Daytona with a date at a fraction of the cost.

26 January 2009, 01:57 PM	#16
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Ok. When I get home in 1 hr... Surfing on my iphone for now.

26 January 2009, 02:04 PM	#21
jeangtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colombia Posts: 427	I was actually looking at a AP RO, but reading through various post's, forum member's expressed that the high price doesn't justify the watch __________________ Pepsi GMT Master II (Z series)Sub 14060M COSC (M series) Platinum yatchmaster (random) JLC Master Compressor Chrono Sub-C (random) Sub C bluessy (random) IWC big pilot

26 January 2009, 02:29 PM	#23
JohnEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Eaton Location: Nome Alaska USA Watch: Red1680 metres 1st Posts: 1,869	HEY HEY HEY MODS..... DON'T MOVE US, NOBODY PAYS ATTENTION IN THE OTHER SECTIONS I'm trying to talk sense into him jeangtd, you must have this watch $9925 USD... __________________ Perfection lies not in the organic whole but in the isolated fragment

26 January 2009, 03:28 PM	#24
jeangtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colombia Posts: 427	I have three rolex and have the daytona up on the top of my list, I think i posted in the right section, I just want to see who the daytona stands up against __________________ Pepsi GMT Master II (Z series)Sub 14060M COSC (M series) Platinum yatchmaster (random) JLC Master Compressor Chrono Sub-C (random) Sub C bluessy (random) IWC big pilot

26 January 2009, 03:39 PM	#25
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	AP ROO is NICE Also don't forget the Zenith El Primo (sorry I dont have a pic but you can find them everywhere....) They used to tune down their movement and sell the to Rolex for the Daytonas __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

26 January 2009, 04:47 PM	#26
Stratton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Posts: 429	The Speedmaster (Le Mania) and Tudor (ETA Valjoux) don't have in house movements. There aren't many chronographs that do have them. Zenith do with the El Primero. Rolex are now in house. Is the AP all in house or is there a Piguet in that? Vacheron Constantin maybe or is there a Piguet in that too? IWC have released a Da Vinci with an in house movement and a 68 hour power reserve. Cost is over £9000 GBP in Stainless Steel.

26 January 2009, 06:12 PM	#27
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	In my humble opinion, the best chronographs out there may not necessarily be sports watches. If sports watches are your thing, then my list would be as follows: - Rolex Daytona - JLC Amvox II - JLC Master Compressor Chrono - Omega Speedmaster (but this does not necessarily fit into the manufacture movement requirement) - AP ROO with the previous edition JLC movement The non-sportswatch chronos out there that are making waves are: - JLC Duometre a Chronographe - Lange Datograph - Patek 5070 - FP Journe Centigraphe __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

26 January 2009, 06:48 PM	#29
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	One should really look for a column wheel in any chrono movement they are considering. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

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