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Offline SilverZ06

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Re: Watch Enthusiast
« Reply #15 on: December 01, 2014, 03:09:02 PM »
Yes, that one Z06 - neither stainless steel nor titanium, 1/2 the cost of the stainless and about 1/3 of the titaniums now, but looks just the same, is lighter, and still has the same gizmos. 
it says its the stainless steel version. The place got some mixed reviews though so I'm not sure I'd risk buying from there anyway. It is a beautiful watch though.

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Re: Watch Enthusiast
« Reply #16 on: December 01, 2014, 03:52:19 PM »
This segues into an important topic.  That site could likely be selling highly accurately made copies from China.  Rolex is by far the most copied watch, by they'll copy anything.  Some of the better Rolex Submariner and Masters are so close now that only a good jewler/watchsmith can tell once they pull it apart.  The movement, weight, color, all of it is SO close until you get into the guts of the watch with some of the Rolex and other copies.  They sell for close to 1000$ sometimes, for these "Swiss grade replicas".

The price you'll get for a stainless Skyhawk from Amazon or any reputable retailer is very rarely under 475$, most are in the 500$ range depending on the model.  Like I said, for a non stainless/titanium, there ARE sub 400$ models, but they don't look at all like the picture from the link on that site.

Just like pocket knives, watches are something that are copied frequently and sold at what looks like a still expensive price, but a really "great" deal, and this is the warning bell in many cases.

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Re: Watch Enthusiast
« Reply #17 on: December 01, 2014, 04:10:31 PM »
Z06 - the Titanium is around 800$ USD on Amazon still, but the stainless steel and other similar models can be found for 450$ or less, and the plastic strapped variants in the mid 300 range- IMO the Titanium isn't worth the extra $, and I would have bought the cheaper ones if they had been out at the time.  Great watches, highly recommend, especially for pilots/outdoors/hiking/climbing types.  Tons of great features for the cost.

Found pics - flying with a friend in the jumpseat a while back, got to sit at the controls and get the whole tour of what did what.

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Curval - my companies attorney has a collection of fine watches, among them several Pateks - beautiful stuff, well, well out of my price range, but interesting to see nonetheless.  

One of the cooler watches I've seen a co-worker of mine picked up in Iraq from a local Iraqi that had be contracted to work as a terp with Triple Canopy while doing PSD convoy work back when that all started in around 2004 or so.  He was an x-Iraqi air force pilot, specifically the Mig25, and his entire squadron had been given a gift of Breitling watches (1980s vintage) with a Mig 25 Foxbat engraved on the back.  He traded it for some USD (not much either).  I really wanted that watch, and still do.


That's a nice watch. I have the black stainless Skyhawk (JR3159-53E model). Bought it as a Christmas gift for myself when I got my Instrument rating.  - Best watch I've ever owned.
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Re: Watch Enthusiast
« Reply #18 on: December 01, 2014, 04:35:59 PM »
I'm a sucker for Fleigers, this is my current watch

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Re: Watch Enthusiast
« Reply #19 on: December 01, 2014, 05:05:42 PM »
This segues into an important topic.  That site could likely be selling highly accurately made copies from China.  Rolex is by far the most copied watch, by they'll copy anything.  Some of the better Rolex Submariner and Masters are so close now that only a good jewler/watchsmith can tell once they pull it apart.  The movement, weight, color, all of it is SO close until you get into the guts of the watch with some of the Rolex and other copies.  They sell for close to 1000$ sometimes, for these "Swiss grade replicas".

The price you'll get for a stainless Skyhawk from Amazon or any reputable retailer is very rarely under 475$, most are in the 500$ range depending on the model.  Like I said, for a non stainless/titanium, there ARE sub 400$ models, but they don't look at all like the picture from the link on that site.

Just like pocket knives, watches are something that are copied frequently and sold at what looks like a still expensive price, but a really "great" deal, and this is the warning bell in many cases.
It's just a quartz/digital watch, what's the difference going to be anyway? It's not going to be any different in either case from a $10 Timex
With a mechanical movement sure, but...

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Re: Watch Enthusiast
« Reply #20 on: December 01, 2014, 07:07:21 PM »
Got my Omega Seamaster Professional back in 1994. Don't even consider wearing another watch.


   I have and even older Omega from the early 60's in solid 18K gold,uses a tuning fork to keep time and is battery powered! The silly thing hums at a high frequency which will keep you awake if you wear it to bed.

   I also have a 1980 Mappins pocket watch,again solid 18K.

      Both are kept in a safety deposit box to be handed down 1 day!


  Personally I wont wear a watch but if I would I think I would get a Tag.



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Re: Watch Enthusiast
« Reply #21 on: December 01, 2014, 11:02:13 PM »
Z06 - the Titanium is around 800$ USD on Amazon still, but the stainless steel and other similar models can be found for 450$ or less, and the plastic strapped variants in the mid 300 range- IMO the Titanium isn't worth the extra $, and I would have bought the cheaper ones if they had been out at the time.  Great watches, highly recommend, especially for pilots/outdoors/hiking/climbing types.  Tons of great features for the cost.

Found pics - flying with a friend in the jumpseat a while back, got to sit at the controls and get the whole tour of what did what.

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Curval - my companies attorney has a collection of fine watches, among them several Pateks - beautiful stuff, well, well out of my price range, but interesting to see nonetheless.  

One of the cooler watches I've seen a co-worker of mine picked up in Iraq from a local Iraqi that had be contracted to work as a terp with Triple Canopy while doing PSD convoy work back when that all started in around 2004 or so.  He was an x-Iraqi air force pilot, specifically the Mig25, and his entire squadron had been given a gift of Breitling watches (1980s vintage) with a Mig 25 Foxbat engraved on the back.  He traded it for some USD (not much either).  I really wanted that watch, and still do.


Very nice looking watch. I'm not a huge fan of that style band though. Just doesn't look as formal and elegant as I would like. I absolutely LOVE the citizen Nighthawk. the black on black watches are my favorite.  :rock

Breitling Watches I'm also starting to get into. Very elegant, professional look. Of course, who doesn't like Audemars... Gorgeous look. Not so much the price tag though..

Any watch I get now a days HAS to be over 42mm case diameter. I have a small (34mm I think), and it just looks horrible on my wrist. Way too small. 44-47mm looks great on me.

This will probably be my next big investment. Gorgeous watch. $5,000. Probably towards the end of next summer.
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Re: Watch Enthusiast
« Reply #22 on: December 01, 2014, 11:43:57 PM »
Someone mention my name?


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Re: Watch Enthusiast
« Reply #24 on: December 02, 2014, 12:51:32 AM »
I love Citizen Eco drives. I have 4, swimbo has one, as does my brother sister, my old man and step mom, all bought as presents by me  :old:
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« Reply #25 on: December 02, 2014, 02:32:48 AM »

   I have and even older Omega from the early 60's in solid 18K gold,uses a tuning fork to keep time and is battery powered! The silly thing hums at a high frequency which will keep you awake if you wear it to bed.

   I also have a 1980 Mappins pocket watch,again solid 18K.

      Both are kept in a safety deposit box to be handed down 1 day!


  Personally I wont wear a watch but if I would I think I would get a Tag.



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A solid gold watch would be pretty heavy to wear. Are you sure it's not just plated? :)
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Re: Watch Enthusiast
« Reply #26 on: December 02, 2014, 01:13:32 PM »
Someone mention my name?

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Ahh very nice. Looks like a smaller watch. What's the case diameter?

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Re: Watch Enthusiast
« Reply #27 on: December 02, 2014, 01:14:33 PM »
I'm a sucker for Fleigers, this is my current watch

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The ONLY reason I don't like those watches, is the movement. Japanese movements don't tend to be very reliable and break fairly easily. IT's a great looking watch though!

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Re: Watch Enthusiast
« Reply #28 on: December 02, 2014, 03:05:56 PM »
A solid gold watch would be pretty heavy to wear. Are you sure it's not just plated? :)


   Yes I'm sure,the omega is very heavy and it's one of the reasons I stopped wearing,that and the hum drove me crazy!  My uncle gave it to me,it was worth quite a sum back in 72or 3 when I received it.  My plan is to pass it on to my Grandson when I'm gone,he will also receive the pocket watch which is really heavy but it's not as noticeable as the wristwatch.

   They dont put hallmarks and a gold rating on a plated watch,mine have both.


  Funny story,I took the omega into a shop to see why it quit,the owner said the battery was likely dead.I had no idea it had a battery,then he proceeded to open the watch and write down some numbers and made a phone call.

   After he got off the phone he asked me if I was my uncle,called him by name,I said no,and he said well it's not reported stolen and where did I get it!  I told him I was given the watch so he recorded me as the new owner and proceeded to tell that it was very valueable and I should take great care of it.  This is when I found out it was solid 18K gold and it's worth back then was more than a new car! Well most normal cars..... :D


  So yes both are solid gold,the pocket watch was given to me by my wife....



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Re: Watch Enthusiast
« Reply #29 on: December 02, 2014, 04:45:30 PM »
I care less about watches, OK I lie. I remember my first watch and being a pilot and all that anal pilot thing I like my watches' to be accurate. My pilot ground school guy was an old school a navigator and he advised that you monitored your watch and if it wasn't accurate you set it in a way that it became accurate on average.

Lately here on this side of the pond there has been published a magazine that each month produced a watch based on a historic military watch. On my wrist right now is a copy of an RAF watch. I also have a Luftwaffe WW2 watch, which is huge and fashionable and a US Army Vietnam era watch which according to various websites hardly ever got to frontline soldiers.

What a surprise that!

Edit: While I was typing this, of all things a commercial appeared. A P51 and my all time favourite aeroplane an F4u Corsair appeared on TV. It's a Breitling commercial. They are both flying towards 'Anna' except there are two Annas. Naturally our heroes are wearing Breitlings. Well I can't afford a Breitling but my wife's name is Ann and she's a blonde AND she bought me a pilot watch.

That is weird.