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26 January 2010, 12:12 AM | #1 |
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What is your favorite Non Rolex watch, and why? (pictures required...)
For me it is this nice 1950 Hamilton Tank - my daughters gave it to me. (ages 11 and 14)
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26 January 2010, 12:18 AM | #2 |
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Well I would say my Tudor, but that technically IS Rolex...
So my only other non-Rolex is this one, which I absolutely LOVE! It looks and feels just as good as a Rolex IMHO. |
26 January 2010, 12:31 AM | #3 |
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This is the favorite one I actually own, Breguet 5827 in white gold:
This is the favorite that I would like to own, Breguet 5847 in rose gold, hopefully here soon:
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26 January 2010, 12:42 AM | #4 |
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I have several Zeniths that are my hands-down favorites, but this one is probably the most elegant at the moment.... that could change in short order.
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I haven't seen one for sale in quite a while. I prefer it on the black strap with white stitching...great watch!! If you have more Zenith chronos, I'd love to see a collection shot.
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26 January 2010, 01:13 PM | #6 |
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26 January 2010, 12:49 AM | #7 |
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David, she's a beauty!
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26 January 2010, 01:10 AM | #8 |
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Thanks Greg: It's the only one I've ever seen on a bracelet.
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26 January 2010, 01:20 AM | #9 |
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My Midas 9631. I just love how the elegant, (now extinct) almost SS flix O' flex bracelet hugs your wrist and at the same time pulls your hair off. With it's unbreakable mainspring.......who needs service. Not only is this rare and highly collectable watch beautiful, (in its own way) it is also the worlds fastest watch as it easely makes 1 hour in just 32 minutes, (world record?). I dare you to find another one. |
26 January 2010, 01:43 AM | #10 |
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I only have Rolexes and G Shocks, so G Shock. I love G Shocks for their durability and reliability -
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26 January 2010, 01:47 AM | #11 |
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My new favorite vintage diver.
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26 January 2010, 01:51 AM | #12 |
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Sorry, but the one I don't own, hence, no pics!
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26 January 2010, 04:47 AM | #13 |
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After reading that article, I was wondering how many people out there were gonna snatch up this watch.
My favorite non-Rolex I own... PAM 111 (G series with painted dial). Love the simplicity.
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26 January 2010, 02:24 AM | #15 |
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My favorite non Rolex that I own would have to be this Patek.
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27 January 2010, 06:14 AM | #16 |
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WOW!! Nice, real nice!!
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26 January 2010, 02:26 AM | #18 |
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26 January 2010, 02:52 AM | #19 |
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Inherited. Bulova Accutron Deep Sea.
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26 January 2010, 02:52 AM | #20 |
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Glashutte Original Senator Sixties, love the simplicity.
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26 January 2010, 03:14 AM | #21 |
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Probably this one, Omega Seamaster Professional, reference 2255.80. My first mechanical and a terrific watch. It's in for service right now, and I can't wait to get it back:
After that, I think this one. A ton of watch for $130 USD, and a lot of fun to wear. Casio GW-9100 Gulfman, Tough Solar, Atomic Timekeeping: |
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I would love a G-shock as a workhorse, but i reach my tech limits daily just attempting to use my cell phone Atomic watches????.....will they still work if you are NOT in Japan,Germany,UK,USA,etc???????? |
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26 January 2010, 04:28 AM | #23 |
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Sinn 103 St Ty on NATO strap made out of German flight jacket.
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As for the atomic G's, some can receive a signal from five locales (like mine), some six. So no, unless you are in a country that will receive the signal, the function won't work. It will still be an accurate watch, though. You can always get the non-atomic version of most models, and they work great. Most people who own G's are very happy with them. Great bang for your buck. That said, I love the atomic Gulfman. |
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My current favourite non Rolex is this 1970's Heuer Carrera.
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26 January 2010, 07:24 AM | #27 |
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Im not surprised, that is stunning, watch of the thread IMHO.
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26 January 2010, 03:51 AM | #28 |
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This one for now. Pam88
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26 January 2010, 05:11 AM | #29 |
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this one:
- great size and fit for my wrist size, being big @ 41mm but not too over sized - fantastic lume - co-axial movement (claimed longer period between service and better time keeping through out the power reserve range) - great looking and comfortable non-tapering 20mm bracelet with great solid clasp - nice contempory case shape with thin and slightly contour profile |
26 January 2010, 09:20 AM | #30 |
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This one. Extremely accurate and very much a tool watch.
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