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In reply to aTm_bomb • 5:40p, 4/14/22
aTm_bomb said:
Need to get my watch serviced and battery replaced. Movado only has a few authorized service locations and I don't see any in Houston. Since I don't want to mail it in, does anyone have a preferred place they trust for a full servicing? Curious what that would cost as well.
Most malls have kiosks that do this. I recommend PlazAmericas.
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11:36a, 4/15/22
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Hey guys I have an interesting proposition.

Anyone want to give me an offer on this watch? Good game day watch and flex. Full disclosure I don't have it in hand, one of my buddies is asking if I'd help him sell it to an end user because it's sensitive. Brand new 2022.

Let me know if there is any interest
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In reply to FTAC2011 • 11:49a, 4/15/22
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$30k watch. Nice.
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12:02p, 4/15/22
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I'll trade a brand new ice blue Breitling
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In reply to FTAC2011 • 12:39p, 4/15/22
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$12
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In reply to FTAC2011 • 12:57p, 4/15/22
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The 6 looks like a G and the date is in a weird spot.

2/10 WNB.
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3:29p, 4/16/22
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Sorry to derail but does anyone have experience with a Zenith Chronomaster Sport or Defy Skyline? I've been thinking about a Zenith purchase for a few years and these are two models I like. Hope they don't seem like too much of a copy of other highly popular watches.
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9:05p, 4/17/22
hi guys just saw this thread, anybody have any experience with pre tag, heuer carrera models?
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9:51p, 4/17/22
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I bought an ice cream for my kids from the ice cream truck at the beach today and the ice cream man started going on about the issues getting a rolex when he noticed mine. not exactly the conversation i anticipated while buying fudge popsicles.
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In reply to Canyon99 • 9:49a, 4/18/22
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Canyon99 said:
Sorry to derail but does anyone have experience with a Zenith Chronomaster Sport or Defy Skyline? I've been thinking about a Zenith purchase for a few years and these are two models I like. Hope they don't seem like too much of a copy of other highly popular watches.
I have no experience. with either (never heard of Defy Skyline), but since no one else is commenting, I'll throw something out there (which you probably already know).

Zenith was one of the very first watchmakers to produce an automatic chronograph movement. I believe it was Zenith and then a collab from three other brands that came out about the same time. And I'm pretty sure Rolex actually used the Zenith movement in their Daytona for several years. So there is certainly a high level of history there that gives the Zenith cache. You certainly can't call it a copy. I can't speak to the aesthetic design similarities between the Daytona and Chronomaster and who might have started what first.

Watch nerds are going to appreciate the Zenith. It might get confused for a Daytona from far away, but not up close and even if they did it's a conversation starter on a good watch. I love the way their chronograph hand flies around the dial. The only thing I don't like (wish I did, or I'd probably consider one of these closer) is the multi-colored sub-dials. But obviously lots of people love that.
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In reply to bthotugigem05 • 9:56a, 4/18/22
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bthotugigem05 said:
Welp

Welp, I don't think I can hang on to this one. I love it but the finances just aren't responsible, especially when I'm so happy with my DateJust that is only a few months old. Let me know if anyone is interested, not trying to make anything off it.
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10:20a, 4/18/22
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I was about to pull the trigger on a Yaht Master for my birthday but just got my home's tax value. Looks like I will be selling a watch next month instead of buying one. Thanks, Biden!
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10:44a, 4/18/22
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CcdfDpfpgQZ/?igshid=NjY2NjE5MzQ=
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In reply to bthotugigem05 • 10:47a, 4/18/22
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did you buy it after market? Figure you're still in the return window if not.
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In reply to David_Puddy • 10:50a, 4/18/22
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Excuse me, this is a watch thread. Please post a picture with a watch in it.
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In reply to Diggity • 10:55a, 4/18/22
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Got it brand new but it was a special order (since it was a limited edition), going to talk to my sales guy when he's back in town.
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In reply to bthotugigem05 • 11:44a, 4/18/22
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Wife that pissed at you, huh?
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12:50p, 4/18/22
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I've had this skeletonized ceramic Defy Classic rolling around in the back of my mind for a while.
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In reply to SW-14 • 1:02p, 4/18/22
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SW-14 said:
Wife that pissed at you, huh?
Very single at the moment, so definitely not it. Might be making some professional moves and more liquidity is better than less.
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In reply to David_Puddy • 1:05p, 4/18/22
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So the fintwit tools are buying up the moonswatches? I hate them even more now
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In reply to Sea Speed • 1:06p, 4/18/22
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Was it big worm?
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In reply to SPF250 • 1:07p, 4/18/22
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That looks cool but with the hands being the same color as everything else it's almost impossible to read the time.
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In reply to TheOC16 • 1:40p, 4/18/22
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TheOC16 said:
Canyon99 said:
Sorry to derail but does anyone have experience with a Zenith Chronomaster Sport or Defy Skyline? I've been thinking about a Zenith purchase for a few years and these are two models I like. Hope they don't seem like too much of a copy of other highly popular watches.
I have no experience. with either (never heard of Defy Skyline), but since no one else is commenting, I'll throw something out there (which you probably already know).

Zenith was one of the very first watchmakers to produce an automatic chronograph movement. I believe it was Zenith and then a collab from three other brands that came out about the same time. And I'm pretty sure Rolex actually used the Zenith movement in their Daytona for several years. So there is certainly a high level of history there that gives the Zenith cache. You certainly can't call it a copy. I can't speak to the aesthetic design similarities between the Daytona and Chronomaster and who might have started what first.

Watch nerds are going to appreciate the Zenith. It might get confused for a Daytona from far away, but not up close and even if they did it's a conversation starter on a good watch. I love the way their chronograph hand flies around the dial. The only thing I don't like (wish I did, or I'd probably consider one of these closer) is the multi-colored sub-dials. But obviously lots of people love that.
Thanks for the response. Very aware of Zenith's history just don't know if I want to spend close to $10K on either of these at the moment. The Chronomaster Sport is a beauty but it quite thick while the Defy Skyline might be a bit too out there for me to wear on a somewhat regular rotation. I was hoping someone here might have experience with one of these two watches. Always appreciate the discussion on this thread!
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In reply to Dupree • 3:12p, 4/18/22
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Dupree said:
hi guys just saw this thread, anybody have any experience with pre tag, heuer carrera models?
Which movement? Some can be hard to find shops that will service them.
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In reply to captkirk • 3:18p, 4/18/22
Automatic preferably
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In reply to SPF250 • 3:52p, 4/18/22
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SPF250 said:
I've had this skeletonized ceramic Defy Classic rolling around in the back of my mind for a while.


I've had this one and it's awesome in person. One of the most comfortable watches Ive owned and super lightweight.
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In reply to Charismatic Megafauna • 8:19a, 4/20/22
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Charismatic Megafauna said:
So the fintwit tools are buying up the moonswatches? I hate them even more now

Not sure what fintwit is but he's one of the big Atlas guys. Very flashy
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In reply to David_Puddy • 8:34a, 4/20/22
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David_Puddy said:
Charismatic Megafauna said:
So the fintwit tools are buying up the moonswatches? I hate them even more now

Not sure what fintwit is but he's one of the big Atlas guys. Very flashy

Fintwit = Financial Twitter. Yes the Atlas guys are part of fintwit.
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8:43a, 4/20/22
Kinda want a new diver within the <$1k dollar price range, any recs?
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In reply to Dupree • 8:52a, 4/20/22
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You should be able to get some Longines HydroConquest models for that.

Of course any number of Seikos.

(Assuming automatic)
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In reply to Dupree • 8:54a, 4/20/22
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Dupree said:
Kinda want a new diver within the <$1k dollar price range, any recs?


They aren't fancy but Steinhart has a number of good divers for $500ish. Quite a few are knockoff *ahem* "homage" Rolex's but some are more unique.
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In reply to Dupree • 8:57a, 4/20/22
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Christopher Ward - micro brand with good quality stuff
Squale - older brand that was kind of rebooted with a good history
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In reply to schmendeler • 9:02a, 4/20/22
Those are nice except the Christopher Ward logo right in the middle of the watch
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9:07a, 4/20/22
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Kinda want a new diver within the <$1k dollar price range, any recs?

Seiko Turtle - SRP777 all day.
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In reply to Dupree • 9:07a, 4/20/22
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Dupree said:
Kinda want a new diver within the <$1k dollar price range, any recs?
I love the look of the Oris Sixty Five although (a) it's a little above that price range and (b) doesn't have the true diving capability of a Seiko and others, if that's what you'd use it for.

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