09-14-2011, 11:40 PM
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#361
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ok I'm not even a big watch guy, but that is truly beautiful.
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09-15-2011, 07:38 AM
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#362
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
how did you get it restored? That is amazing.
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I took it in to a local watch store who then shipped the watch out to Vancouver. I believe they specialize in Vintage and high end watch repairs.
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09-15-2011, 07:55 AM
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#363
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
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They did a fantastic job.
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09-15-2011, 11:04 AM
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#364
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Mind if I ask the cost of restoration?
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12-08-2011, 09:09 AM
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#365
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evil of fart
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Hey watch dudes - my wife wants a Fossil watch for Christmas like one of these:
Where is the best place to pick one up? The Fossil store in Southcentre Mall, or are they available online for less money (and with shipping that would get it here before Christmas)?
TIA!
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12-08-2011, 09:20 AM
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#366
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Lifetime Suspension
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 Today I am wearing this. Pic from my phone so looks a bit crappy.
Last edited by Red; 12-08-2011 at 09:24 AM.
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12-08-2011, 09:33 AM
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#368
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: In my office, at the Ministry of Awesome!
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Don't have a picutre of it on my wrist, but I pretty much had the best 30th birthday ever!
Not the moonwatch, but close enough for my liking.
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12-08-2011, 09:44 AM
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#369
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bring_Back_Shantz
Don't have a picutre of it on my wrist, but I pretty much had the best 30th birthday ever!
Not the moonwatch, but close enough for my liking.
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Lucky guy. That's a beauty.
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12-08-2011, 10:23 AM
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Houston, TX
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Picked this up when I was down in Vegas
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12-08-2011, 10:58 AM
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#373
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
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Team CP Omega is growing!
BBS, that's one hell of a great birthday gift, someone out there must really like you. I actually got my Speedmaster on my 30th as well, but it was a gift to myself, since no one else was going to spend that kind of money on me. I absolutely love the watch....its' been almost a year but I still find myself staring at it in random daily situations.
Red, that's a very nice vintage piece.
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12-08-2011, 11:07 AM
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#374
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evil of fart
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Originally Posted by Table 5
Team CP Omega is growing!
BBS, that's one hell of a great birthday gift, someone out there must really like you. I actually got my Speedmaster on my 30th as well, but it was a gift to myself, since no one else was going to spend that kind of money on me. I absolutely love the watch....its' been almost a year but I still find myself staring at it in random daily situations.
Red, that's a very nice vintage piece.
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How much are these things?
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12-08-2011, 11:44 AM
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#375
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: AB
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If anyone wants a Nixon jsut give me a PM. I can give ya a pretty good deal too (depending on the watch).
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12-08-2011, 11:55 AM
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#376
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sliver
How much are these things?
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Depending on where you get them and which models, most Omega's usually run anywhere from 3-10k.
Omega's are more or less the same quality as Rolex's, but usually a slight notch below in price because of Rolex's perception....although they are making a big push upmarket lately, and closing all their dealer network in favor of boutique stores.
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12-08-2011, 11:57 AM
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#377
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: In my office, at the Ministry of Awesome!
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Good tip if you're looking at getting a really high end watch. (Omega, Rolex, etc).
These things are pretty much the same price no matter where you go, but if you or someone you know is traveling to a country where you can get a VAT (Value added tax) refund, you can save some money.
That new watch I got for my birthday was about $600 cheaper because it was picked up on a trip to Italy.
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THE SHANTZ WILL RISE AGAIN.
<-----Check the Badge bitches. You want some Awesome, you come to me!
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12-08-2011, 12:02 PM
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#378
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
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If you're planning to get an Omega, there are some good dealers on the watch forums (ie. Watchuseek.com) that will give you a nice 15% discount...you just need to ask around a bit. Not sure what it's like to shop cross-border, but I bought mine from a dealer in DC and thus didn't even have to pay sales tax since it was out of state. Saved myself almost a grand this way compared to buying at the Omega boutique.
Rolex is a little harder to get a deal on, as they restrict demand a bit more (and since it's the go-to watch for people who have no clue about watches but want a name), so you're usually lucky if you can get it 5% below retail.
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12-08-2011, 12:54 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
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Originally Posted by Sliver
$3 - $10K? Wow.  |
They are expensive, no doubt. It was bit of a mental hurdle to get over the price, but I'm glad I did it. The way I justified is that a good watch will easily last 30-40 years with reasonable care, so I'd rather buy something quality that is made to last, as opposed to buying lots of cheap junk over and over. The only problem with that theory is that I still want more nice watches....
At end of the day it feels great to wear, presents well in front of clients, and looks effin fantastic when it catches the right light...and as most guys, I appreciate a really nice piece of engineering and crafstmanship. Sure it's just man-jewelry, but I love the fact that I have this hiding under my wrist:
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