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Old 13 May 2009, 05:46 AM   #1
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Your other watch

There are literally thousands of watches, other than Rolex, to chose from. You all must have that 'other' watch that you like. I like watches that are a little out of the ordinary. With the emphasis on little. Not a Graham Chronofighter for instance

This is one of the 'other' watches I like. By fairly unknown maker Paul Picot. It is Le Plongeur Type C Chronograph. Just solid watchmaking with a twist. A happy watch, to be worn strolling the streets of Nice





What is your 'other' watch?
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Old 13 May 2009, 05:48 AM   #2
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Straight Rolex for me. Unless you want to count Tudor, but it never gets wrist time.
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Old 13 May 2009, 05:58 AM   #3
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I gotta go with Breguet... Just too much class and heritage there, the parts they develop are used in many, many other watches. IMHO, Breguet is a true master of classy complications while not being fragile.
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Old 13 May 2009, 06:10 AM   #4
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I gotta go with Breguet... Just too much class and heritage there, the parts they develop are used in many, many other watches. IMHO, Breguet is a true master of classy complications while not being fragile.
Excellent! One of the marques that was resurrected in the nick of time, look at this:


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Old 13 May 2009, 06:12 AM   #5
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Along with Rolex, my favorite brand is A. Lange & Sohne. And my favorite of theirs is the Richard Lange...a/k/a "my grail"

For a little out of the ordinary, I'm lusting after this diver:

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Old 13 May 2009, 06:12 AM   #6
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Although I'm taken by this watch. It is beautiful (IMO) and made in America.
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Old 13 May 2009, 06:16 AM   #7
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Great responses, keep 'em coming! The original Ulysse Nardin 1846 Marine Chronometer is also one of my all-time favourites!
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Old 13 May 2009, 07:24 AM   #8
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Old 14 May 2009, 12:20 AM   #9
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Old 14 May 2009, 01:09 AM   #10
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I've got a soft spot for the Corum LEs, in particular the Joker chrono which I just missed out on at a bargain price.










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Old 14 May 2009, 02:02 AM   #11
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Old 14 May 2009, 02:11 AM   #12
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My other fav is Panerai.
Seiko's are the best watch for the money in the world....
My lady likes Cartier (bought for her)

My next one, who knows. I'm really liking the idea of a fifty fathoms....



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Old 14 May 2009, 02:19 AM   #13
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I really love my Breguet - Rose Gold chrono
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Old 16 May 2009, 06:54 AM   #14
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My SD gets the most wrist time; but my other watches are my Charriol Columbus and my Breitling Super Avenger



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Old 16 May 2009, 07:38 AM   #16
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Old 16 May 2009, 07:43 AM   #17
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Also have this one that I wear from time to time.

Oh, did I mentioned that it is for sale!
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I'm quite partial to the JLC Polaris Re-edition and FP Journe Chronometre Souverain and Patek 5165.
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Old 21 May 2009, 05:40 AM   #20
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Old 21 May 2009, 03:28 PM   #21
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being a general contractor/tradesman my 'other watch' is at the opposite end of the spectrum. it is a G-Shock 'GIEZ' GS 1000BJ 1AJF. i almost went with a Marathon TSAR however i was worried about its high profile recieving too much punishment to last very long
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My other watch is my Omega Seamaster I got the day I got engaged.



As far as what I would like to have as the alternative to my SD? Any of these will do.
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Old 13 June 2009, 05:04 PM   #23
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breguet 5827 is WOW.
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Old 14 June 2009, 01:17 AM   #24
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Franc Vila or PAM with Hublot in third place.
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