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4 March 2006, 03:59 AM

Most of you know I'm not a fan, but I ducked into a jewellry store at lunch cuz the windchill outside today is about -100C.

Anyway, I'm also not a big fan of chronos, but they had a nice moon watch there BNIB for CDN$3800, which I'm sure can be discounted. I thought that was a pretty decent price for such a watch (again, keep in mind out import taxes on luxury items are insane - add about CDN$2000 to the US price of any Rolex and you get the idea).

But what really grabbed me was a broad arrow white dialed chrono with blue hands. WOW that's a sharp looking watch. But it looks sadly kinda small.

I wouldn't buy 'em, but they're pretty nice.

GerardoG · 4 March 2006, 04:04 AM

I kinda like the broad arrow as well. I did buy a Seamaster (which was my second serious non-Rolex watch) and it is a very nice timepiece. Pricewise, got it duty free here, so not bad as an extra (ANOTHER!!!!) watch.

padi56 · 4 March 2006, 04:18 AM

Well i am well pleased with this 42mm Omega aqua terra,must say it is well
finish and a very accurate time- keeper.

4 March 2006, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well i am well pleased with this 42mm Omega aqua terra,must say it is well
finish and a very accurate time- keeper.

Peter, that's the one I saw, but it was quite smaller. Hmm, if it's available in 42mm then that may be something that turns me on to Omega. That's a very handsome watch you have, Mr. Padi.

padi56 · 4 March 2006, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Peter, that's the one I saw, but it was quite smaller. Hmm, if it's available in 42mm then that may be something that turns me on to Omega. That's a very handsome watch you have, Mr. Padi.

Yes got it as a trade, with a few military and some vintage,the 38mm has a view back, but the 42mm has solid back.And IMO fine value for money,and would look great if it had blue outer chapter rings on chrono sub dials,instead of all plain white.

Launch Mini · 4 March 2006, 05:30 AM

Add a blue shark strap. That would look cool.

C.J. · 4 March 2006, 06:05 AM

John, this is the 42mm version
ref# 3851.20.12 it retails for $4800 but getting 35% off is not uncommon

I've had one on my wrist

It is a beautiful watch

This one is ref #2812.30.31 and retails about $4150 US.

AJC · 4 March 2006, 06:13 AM

Hey John,

Did the watch have a rotating outer bezel.(Speedmaster) Or similar to Peter's watch (Aqua Terra).

Either way it is an effective colour combo and I aggree with a blue strap.

Aaron

4 March 2006, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AJC

Hey John,

Did the watch have a rotating outer bezel.(Speedmaster) Or similar to Peter's watch (Aqua Terra).

Either way it is an effective colour combo and I aggree with a blue strap.

Aaron

No mate, it was the AT.

mailman · 4 March 2006, 06:53 AM

I like the moonwatch myself. A guy that used to work next to me wore one. It's nice and it has history

Subfiend · 9 March 2006, 01:30 AM

You guys are killing me with these chronographs. Please stop!

And thanks to Comatox, I am now hopelessly distracted from my work. If I can't work, I can't pay for my addiction, and it's all your fault!!!!!

dman · 4 March 2006, 01:42 PM

The BA chrono is my favorite Omega John, a beauty for sure!! I also like the Bond GMT, those are the only two that talk to me at all, but they do talk loud.

8 March 2006, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

The BA chrono is my favorite Omega John, a beauty for sure!! I also like the Bond GMT, those are the only two that talk to me at all, but they do talk loud.

I was in there again today. That white dial BA chrono retails for CDN$6800!!!!

BTW, I tried on a PO again and it's nice (in black) too. He said a guy bought an orange one on the bracelet and ordered the orange leather strap. The jeweller said his cost on the strap/deployment was CDN$525!!!! That's a shite load of money for a strap and deployment!

JJ Irani · 8 March 2006, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

I was in there again today. That white dial BA chrono retails for CDN$6800!!!!

BTW, I tried on a PO again and it's nice (in black) too. He said a guy bought an orange one on the bracelet and ordered the orange leather strap. The jeweller said his cost on the strap/deployment was CDN$525!!!! That's a shite load of money for a strap and deployment!

After the Daytona, the BA is considered one of the finest Chronos out there running the excellent calibre 3303 movement with 33 jewels and 55 hours power reserve.

Watches of Switzerland and Mansor's offer fabulous discounts....much much less than that crazy Canadian price tag.

Come to NZ, Johnny!

8 March 2006, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Come to NZ, Johnny!

Don't do it John!!!!!!

JJ Irani · 8 March 2006, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

Don't do it John!!!!!!

There you go again!

8 March 2006, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

Don't do it John!!!!!!

Don't worry Al, there's no way I'd blow all that money on a trip to kiwiland when I could use it to buy more watches.

4 March 2006, 03:59 AM	#1
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Just looked at some Omegas Most of you know I'm not a fan, but I ducked into a jewellry store at lunch cuz the windchill outside today is about -100C. Anyway, I'm also not a big fan of chronos, but they had a nice moon watch there BNIB for CDN$3800, which I'm sure can be discounted. I thought that was a pretty decent price for such a watch (again, keep in mind out import taxes on luxury items are insane - add about CDN$2000 to the US price of any Rolex and you get the idea). But what really grabbed me was a broad arrow white dialed chrono with blue hands. WOW that's a sharp looking watch. But it looks sadly kinda small. I wouldn't buy 'em, but they're pretty nice.

4 March 2006, 04:18 AM	#3
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4 March 2006, 05:30 AM	#6
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Add a blue shark strap. That would look cool. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

4 March 2006, 06:05 AM	#7
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	John, this is the 42mm version ref# 3851.20.12 it retails for $4800 but getting 35% off is not uncommon I've had one on my wrist It is a beautiful watch This one is ref #2812.30.31 and retails about $4150 US. __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there Last edited by C.J.; 4 March 2006 at 06:28 AM..

4 March 2006, 06:53 AM	#10
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	I like the moonwatch myself. A guy that used to work next to me wore one. It's nice and it has history __________________ JJ

4 March 2006, 04:04 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	I kinda like the broad arrow as well. I did buy a Seamaster (which was my second serious non-Rolex watch) and it is a very nice timepiece. Pricewise, got it duty free here, so not bad as an extra (ANOTHER!!!!) watch.

4 March 2006, 06:13 AM	#8
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Hey John, Did the watch have a rotating outer bezel.(Speedmaster) Or similar to Peter's watch (Aqua Terra). Either way it is an effective colour combo and I aggree with a blue strap. Aaron

9 March 2006, 01:30 AM	#11
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	You guys are killing me with these chronographs. Please stop! And thanks to Comatox, I am now hopelessly distracted from my work. If I can't work, I can't pay for my addiction, and it's all your fault!!!!! __________________ Subfiend Last edited by Subfiend; 9 March 2006 at 01:33 AM..

4 March 2006, 01:42 PM	#12
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	The BA chrono is my favorite Omega John, a beauty for sure!! I also like the Bond GMT, those are the only two that talk to me at all, but they do talk loud. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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