Watch Aficionados?

[Kor]

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Hublot King Power F1 only 500 being made.

But how many replicas are they making?

[popp]

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But how many replicas are they making?

I knew you'd say that Kris

Here's one I ordered for a buddy...........


Do you want one?

[Canadian Turbo]

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A couple new B&Rs that have come out with Baselworld

Esteemed military style watchmakers Bell & Ross unveil two new watches from its Vintage BR Carbon Series. Shown are the brand’s Chronograph BR 126 and Vintage BR 123. Both take on timeless styling with the incorporation of 41mm casings, glass bead blasted stainless steel with vacuum carbon black finishes, and natural leather straps, adding a distinctly sophisticated appeal.

[bonfire]

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those are amazing. wow.

The B&R's, that is.

[Canadian Turbo]

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Tudor Heritage Chronograph

The 2010 TUDOR Heritage Chrono mirrors the original shape and proportions of the middle case, bezel, lugs and bracelet of th 1970s model. But a closer look reveals a series of new and beautifully executed design details. Notably, the bevelled and polished edges of the lugs, the slick, stylized shoulders to protect the crown, and the knurled edge of the rotatable bezel and of the pushers that flank a knurled winding crown to improve grip. The dial, available in either grey on black or black on gray, is further enhanced with stunning orange details and features 3-D applique rather than printed pentagonal-shaped hour markers and two counters. The 45-minute counter reiterates the counter of the 1970s, dictated by the very structure of its 7734 Valjoux movement and the need for optimal legibility. The thicker, wider, sleeker watch case of the TUDOR Heritage Chrono, once 40 mm and now 42 mm, is altogether in keeping with the dimensions of today’s chronographs.

It also boasts the reference 7033 bidirectional rotatable bezel, originally designed for the 1970s first edition of the watch but never distributed. Today it bears the reference number 70330, with a black eloxed aluminium disc, and comes with both a three-link solid steel bracelet with a new clasp and TUDOR shield logo, as well as, yes, a black, grey and orange fabric strap, with a newly-developed vintage– and seat belt-inspired buckle.

[James]

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A couple new B&Rs that have come out with Baselworld

Esteemed military style watchmakers Bell & Ross unveil two new watches from its Vintage BR Carbon Series. Shown are the brand’s Chronograph BR 126 and Vintage BR 123. Both take on timeless styling with the incorporation of 41mm casings, glass bead blasted stainless steel with vacuum carbon black finishes, and natural leather straps, adding a distinctly sophisticated appeal.

Wow. When will this be available? Looks like that new kitchen table is gonna have to wait

[popp]

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looks like a pana and a b&r had a baby...... Looks good

[Canadian Turbo]

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New B&Rs seem to drop around mid year, so I would say June-ish you should see them. Holt has a Heritage Instrument in stock, or they did anyway, just not sure on those colours for me personally.

[smstar]

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If your into Tudor's, here's one for you. My 1962 Tudor sub, cal 390 Rolex movement, original bezel, new OEM crystal, crown and a fresh service! Now on NATO.....no pics of the new strap yet.


By smstar, shot with HP PhotoSmart R607 (V01.00) at 2009-04-01



By smstar, shot with HP PhotoSmart R607 (V01.00) at 2009-04-01


By smstar, shot with HP PhotoSmart R607 (V01.00) at 2008-02-13

[chrenan]

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Hey, just noticed this thread, there are some real watch people
on here, very cool! I picked up a new daily watch last year, I
went with the original Marathon SAR. Its a Canadian made tool
watch with a fairly common swiss automatic movement (ETA 2824).

These watches were made to contract for the Canadian
Department of National Defence by the Marathon Watch
Company. They are issued to select Search and Rescue
Technicians (SAR). The later model (TSAR and GSAR) were issued
to certain branches of the US military as well.

Its not an expensive watch, an original SAR new in box and the
seperately sold steel strap can be had for around $1000
Canadian. You won't find them in a jewelry store or "Watch It" in
the mall, you have to sort of hunt them out, but by all accounts
they can take a fair amount of abuse, which is what I wanted.

[smstar]

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Cool watch, is the bezel ceramic? I have an ORIS titan chrono that I have owned for 8 months and the bezel is trashed. Oris just came out with their ceramic, I think that is a great improvment for watches with exposed bezels. I guess the marks add character

[chrenan]

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Cool watch, is the bezel ceramic? I have an ORIS titan chrono that I have owned for 8 months and the bezel is trashed. Oris just came out with their ceramic, I think that is a great improvment for watches with exposed bezels. I guess the marks add character

Don't think so, my bezel is definitely showing some wear. Or patina as I call it. Bright idea by Oris putting a ceramic bezel on.

[Pshrynk]

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Love the Marathon -- I have the same one but the model without the date window magnifier.

I also just picked up an Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch in the Caribbean from a authorized dealer and about 20% off US retail.

[Canadian Turbo]

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Not really in most of our price ranges but this Richard Mille is nuts! I love his watches and got to check out a Richard Mille store when I was in KL in a crazy high end mall that had a dude walking around in a bullet proof vest carrying what looked like a well used shotgun!



Watchmaker Richard Mille teams up with top tennis player Rafael Nadal to create a stunning piece of watch design, the RM027 Tourbillon. While a watch seems all but an extraneous need on the tennis court, the ultra lightweight watch will be worn by Nadal on the court. Despite all the consistent movements on court, the watch’s Tourbillon design will ensure maximum accuracy. The watch’s defining point is the astounding weight, tipping the scales at only 20 g (13 g without the strap). The watch is made of carbon-composite as well as titanium and LITAL ®, lithium alloy containing aluminum, copper, magnesium, zirconium (materials used in many lightweight aircraft applications) The watch will be limited to 50 pieces at a suggested price of $525,000.

[Pshrynk]

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^^

Crazazy