CurlySaysX
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Fortis Spacematic GMT Automatic 2893-2
Zenith Manual
Fortis Spacematic GMT Automatic 2893-2
Zenith Manual
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NeoGAF Timepiece Thread Of Fine Wristwatches
- Thread starter OnkelC
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The Speedy Pro Moonwatch is supposed to have a power reserve of around 50 hours, so there seems to be an issue with the movement. Take it to an AD and have it serviced.gofreak said:My brother has that 'moon omega' in the OP. Maybe 'he's doing it wrong' but he says he has to wind it at least once per day, so that kind of annoys him about it
Mine broke a few weeks ago and I have yet to get a new one. It's killing me, I used to rely on it too much and now getting my cellphone out of my pocket to know the hour is a pain. Is there any watch online store that ships internationally you'd recommend? Also my budget's really low, so no fancy watches for me
http://www.chronograph.com is decent.Fireblend said:Mine broke a few weeks ago and I have yet to get a new one. It's killing me, I used to rely on it too much and now getting my cellphone out of my pocket to know the hour is a pain. Is there any watch online store that ships internationally you'd recommend? Also my budget's really low, so no fancy watches for me
CurlySaysX
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I dont think it is.
The spec sheet says stainless steel, I think its coated in something though.
The spec sheet says stainless steel, I think its coated in something though.
JzeroT1437
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Sometimes the Patrick Bateman-esque level of material masturbation on this board terrifies me.
rage1973, you got a really generous wife
1. Fortis B-42 Marinemaster
2. Stowa Prodiver
IMHO, the Oris is a bit too "plushy", but that's just me.
"black metal" as in blackened steel? Nearly every bigger manufacturer has models like these. As the process of coating the metal is quite labor-intensive, those watches normally cost a premium over the non-treated model.g35twinturbo said:
My ranking would be:Grifter said:
1. Fortis B-42 Marinemaster
2. Stowa Prodiver
IMHO, the Oris is a bit too "plushy", but that's just me.
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I feel like I should own a watch now.
Warm Machine
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I have a Tissot and an Alfex. I'll try to get shots.
:Motorbass
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Here, I'll make this even more clear (took me way to long to figure out myself ;]):
That's some fine craftsmanship! ;]
That's some fine craftsmanship! ;]
cloudwalking
300chf ain't shit to me
damn onkel, congrats on the rolex! it's gorgeous!
my father would kill to have that watch
my father would kill to have that watch
Smiles and Cries
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I love watches but I have not owned one for over 10 years I have tiny wrist anyway and tend to have expensive taste for a broke artist
I used to have the Fortis Pilot and a Stowa Marine, but sold them again to fund another watch. I wasn't too impressed with the Fortis (I need a rotating bezelGrifter said:
), the Marine was a great watch for the money (awesome buid quality) and a nice dress watch.Fortis Pilot:
Stowa Marine:
What'd you sell those for? You're insane!
I'm actually about to submit my payment for the PP. Did you not like anything besides the bezel? And why do you need them to rotate?
The Stowas are terrific, but I'm not a fan of those straps. The steel strap looks like chain mail.
The Sinn Us are amazing, but is there any routine maintenance you have to ship it back for?
I'm actually about to submit my payment for the PP. Did you not like anything besides the bezel? And why do you need them to rotate?
The Stowas are terrific, but I'm not a fan of those straps. The steel strap looks like chain mail.
The Sinn Us are amazing, but is there any routine maintenance you have to ship it back for?
I sold them to fund a Seiko Marinemaster:
Which I in turn sold to fund ze Rolex
The Fortis was a decent watch with good accuracy, but I wasn't able to bond with it for some reason. They keep a good resale value, I sold mine for around 75% of the MSRP, same with the Stowa.
The Sinn U1 can be serviced by any watchmaker, the U2, UX and the U1000 have to be serviced by Sinn in Germany due to the case filling (Oil or Argon gas). Sinn offers three years of warranty on the "special" models which is handled through the local AD. The first series of the UX had a few problems with the oil filling which was resolved by Sinn some time ago.
Which I in turn sold to fund ze Rolex
The Fortis was a decent watch with good accuracy, but I wasn't able to bond with it for some reason. They keep a good resale value, I sold mine for around 75% of the MSRP, same with the Stowa.
The Sinn U1 can be serviced by any watchmaker, the U2, UX and the U1000 have to be serviced by Sinn in Germany due to the case filling (Oil or Argon gas). Sinn offers three years of warranty on the "special" models which is handled through the local AD. The first series of the UX had a few problems with the oil filling which was resolved by Sinn some time ago.
Nothing against the Marinemaster, I'd like a dive watch next (or a Ball), but the Fortis and Stowa you had are breathtaking, IMO.
It's funny how closely the Marinemaster resembles your Rolex, but you seem to have plenty of watches in that style.
Just making sure, the Fortis didn't feel flimsy or "off" to you? You guys just didn't connect?
Is the UX an auto? Having to send it back for a battery repair would be a dealbreaker for me. Probably not much of an issue for you, though.
It's funny how closely the Marinemaster resembles your Rolex, but you seem to have plenty of watches in that style.
Just making sure, the Fortis didn't feel flimsy or "off" to you? You guys just didn't connect?
Is the UX an auto? Having to send it back for a battery repair would be a dealbreaker for me. Probably not much of an issue for you, though.
The UX is not an auto, it features a high-end, chronometer-certified quartz movement by ETA which is considered in the top 3 of the most accurate watch movements currently available. Over the course of the last year, the UX was only two seconds fast. The battery has a life of seven years, servicing the watch including new oil filling runs around 90 EUR.Grifter said:Nothing against the Marinemaster, I'd like a dive watch next (or a Ball), but the Fortis and Stowa you had are breathtaking, IMO.
It's funny how closely the Marinemaster resembles your Rolex, but you seem to have plenty of watches in that style.
Just making sure, the Fortis didn't feel flimsy or "off" to you? You guys just didn't connect?
Is the UX an auto? Having to send it back for a battery repair would be a dealbreaker for me. Probably not much of an issue for you, though.
Yeah, I didn't connect with the Fortis. Build quality is decent, nothing flimsy at all. I would have preferred the bracelet to be a bit more substatial, though.
CurlySaysX
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lil smoke said:
It was $1400-Australian as a set, with an extra leather and Velcro strap and some tools to change the straps.
It's an ETA 2893-2 Automatic. :reiarr
only a tad above the suggestion, but if you would want to shell out that amount for an orange faced diver, I'd sugest going for the original:Grifter said:
http://www.doxawatches.com/collection.htm#
