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5 May 2009, 11:17 PM | #1 |
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subs...24 vs. 243...........
which would you choose?? thank you in advance
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5 May 2009, 11:33 PM | #2 |
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i fell in luv after i get my hands on a 243!! preferred the 1950 than the luminor case,sits beautifully on my wrist....but my suggestion try them both...my vote goes to 243! really nice...but pls note prices varies quite a fair bit.
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5 May 2009, 11:40 PM | #3 |
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243 is my choice.
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6 May 2009, 12:09 AM | #4 |
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its about 2000.00 dollar difference??? why does everyone prefer the 1950 case??? is it lighter on the wrist????
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6 May 2009, 12:13 AM | #5 |
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But 1,000m more deeper.
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not only the case,but it has the escape valve and 1000 meters WR...even the caseback also is different. Price difference is definetly more than 2 grands...
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I have worn both and the 243 just feels more balanced and proportioned on the wrist, the 1950 case creates the illusion of smooth lines and is simply perfect.
Shame you are not in UK, you could have mine for £4300!! I have my eye on soemthing else. (not a watch) |
6 May 2009, 03:04 AM | #9 |
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Own both essentially different watches. 24 is more comfortable and for daily wear while 243 is more of a diving watch once in a while watch.
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6 May 2009, 03:52 AM | #10 |
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I long for the 243, but I'm happy with my 24. I like the polished case on the 24, but I prefer the 1950 case of the 243. I prefer the chunkier bezel on the 243 but I like the larger overall dial of the 24...and on it goes. I saved a bunch of cash and I love the 24...very happy. I have some cash left over to get something else in the future...
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6 May 2009, 04:43 AM | #13 |
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Yes, I wear the 24 everyday. I go back and forth with straps...leather today. Tomorrow the new style rubber from the 243. This weekend I'll go with the OEM rubber deployant. I love this watch and I find it very comfortable to wear daily.
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My 24 just arrived! I like the larger dial IMO.
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6 May 2009, 10:33 AM | #15 |
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For daily wear the 24 ........... what about the 305 ?
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i would get the 24 & then go for the newer 305.
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305 is too big for my wrist.
I want a 243 and I want to get it done in a PVD/DLC!
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243 vs 24
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thanks brainbizz! always have photos to help for comparison..
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How about the 25? it's lighter and a great daily wearer.
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1950 case is too common these days Dino |
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"24 could even be more expensive than 243" yesh if you are comparing the discontinued 24 T dial to a regular 243...just like the amazing 1680 to a regular 16610... i thought luminor was common..
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Pam is cashing in on the popularity of the 1950 case Luminor is the bread & butter Dino |
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I just tried on a 24 at my AD. VERY comfy.
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15 May 2009, 02:55 AM | #25 |
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i've tried my friend's 243...it's perfect on my small wrist.Maybe of the smaller dial..i guess. But i prefer the 243 over the 24.
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