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| Posted: Wed May 27th, 2009 12:55 pm |
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Wrath of Kwon 3T WIS 
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Looks like I'm getting engaged in June. I sold a couple of watches and I'm still trying to offload more before I buy the ring. Ironically, I might be getting an engagement watch from my gf's family. I'm trying to figure out what would be good. I typically like bigger diving watches, but this would probably be an heirloom. Furthermore, I would not ask for something crazy expensive, like a Breitling or an Omega Co-Axial. I have been looking at the following: 1) Oris Carlos Coste Small Seconds (Orange markers, black face/bezel) 2) Longines Master Chronograph (white dial, silver subdials, blue numerals, stainless case/bracelet). 3) Doxa Sub 750T (this is way out of the price range, I know). 4) Fortis Square Any suggestions for good heirloom watches which are stainless, automatic (Swiss), sapphire, with a white or black face? To give you an idea of my tastes, I currently own an Omega Seamaster Automatic (full size, Bond), a Vintage silver Omega Constellation automatic, a bead blasted Benarus Sea Devil and a Seiko Kinetic diver (black on silver). Thanks!
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| Posted: Wed May 27th, 2009 01:04 pm |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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All 4 there you mention are great watches but for such a gift I myself would likely lean towards the Longines. It's a watch with heritage and tradition. But again any of those 4 if you like them ask for what you would prefer to have if they ask you what you would like. ;)
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| Posted: Wed May 27th, 2009 01:36 pm |
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Darkman 3T WIS 
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Agree with Skip - I'd probably drop out the Oris & the Fortis if you're thinking long-term/heirloom. The Doxa is cool, would be my choice but I'm a dive nut, & it's less classical than the Longines. You might also look at the Longines Legend diver, which would blend the two ideas. If you're looking for slightly less expensive diver alternative to the Doxa, you might look at Stowa... thought of it just because I'm wearing one today, but they are rock-solid, vintage sensibilities, and priced around $1k.
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| Posted: Wed May 27th, 2009 01:37 pm |
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Darkman 3T WIS
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(oh, and Congratulations!!)
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| Posted: Wed May 27th, 2009 01:45 pm |
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Wrath of Kwon 3T WIS
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Thank you, sir. And for the watch advice, too.
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| Posted: Wed May 27th, 2009 01:47 pm |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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To me the Omega AquaTerra would be the watch of choice, but not real sure of the budget. You probably can find one gently used for under $1500. If that's way off I would look at Hamilton....to me for this occasion I would go with a dressier piece like there Viewmatic line or there Ventura model. AquaTerra here.... http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg&goto=4478204&rid=9152#msg_4478204
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| Posted: Wed May 27th, 2009 02:01 pm |
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Wrath of Kwon 3T WIS
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I did look at the Aqua Terra. Very nice, but I'd prefer new since the heirloom starts with me. I think I want to keep it under $1200, which makes it hard to do a Longines. I did look at the Hamilton Khaki Action Chrono, but it's not exactly an heirloom type.
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| Posted: Wed May 27th, 2009 02:04 pm |
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PREWARSCOTTY 3T WIS 
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Does the wife to-be know of your condition? goofy
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| Posted: Wed May 27th, 2009 02:25 pm |
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Wrath of Kwon 3T WIS
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Sadly, yes. She was in shock when she first saw how many watches I owned (8). Then I bought two more without her knowing and she was flippin' mad. But she knows I've made changes (and sold some watches), so she says she wants to get me one if we have enough funds after all the planning is done. No promises, though. I just want to get excited and do my research now, in case my ship comes in. ;)
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| Posted: Wed May 27th, 2009 05:53 pm |
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stormin13 3T WIS 
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Congratulations on the engagement! Here are my 2 cents worth; give her 3-5 different types/styles and let her pick the one she wants to give to you. As you know an heirloom is anything that you and your family decide is worthy of being passed down generation to generation. My final piece of advice, be sure and give plenty of hints as to which watch you really would like to receive so as to remind you of her. Wow, I didn't intend to be so serious. Good luck getting the watch that means the most to you and your fiance, cheers.
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| Posted: Wed May 27th, 2009 06:35 pm |
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PREWARSCOTTY 3T WIS
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stormin13 wrote: Congratulations on the engagement! Here are my 2 cents worth; give her 3-5 different types/styles and let her pick the one she wants to give to you. As you know an heirloom is anything that you and your family decide is worthy of being passed down generation to generation. My final piece of advice, be sure and give plenty of hints as to which watch you really would like to receive so as to remind you of her. I could not have said it better. Just remember.........It's always easier to get forgiveness than it is permission 
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| Posted: Wed May 27th, 2009 06:57 pm |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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I like Stormin's suggestion. Since they are giving the gift it is up to them to decide what the gift should be. Give them a number of alternatives and see what you end up with... And congratulations on the engagement.woohoo.gif
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