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I'll post pics when I can get my hands on a camera. How are you liking your Carrera? I had a hard time trying to decide between the two.Originally Posted by RFX45
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Cool!
Pics?
Not doubting, just like seeing pics!
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I'll post pics when I can get my hands on a camera. How are you liking your Carrera? I had a hard time trying to decide between the two.Originally Posted by RFX45
^^^
Cool!
Pics?
Not doubting, just like seeing pics!
Originally Posted by hiphawpdrunkie
I thought I would regret the purchase, but the Steelfish is growing on me for sure. I just can't wait till I can snatch up one of these...
Originally Posted by hiphawpdrunkie
I thought I would regret the purchase, but the Steelfish is growing on me for sure. I just can't wait till I can snatch up one of these...
^^^ I doubt it, every store has a sale on Tag Heuer's right now.
And deeper discounts can be had on almost every brand due to the economy being horrible.
If they only do "private invite sales," I guarantee their profits will drop tremendously to a point of bankruptcy.
LVMH has been doing F&F sales for a couple of years now.
It is just a way to move discontinued, unsold or over stock.
They've been doing private invite sales here in Toronto for a long time now. I know it's for old stocks.
My friend recently told me they're not doing it anymore coz of people abusing it...well, the last time I went, you can literally see people hogging thetable and coming out with the good stuff.
...and so I was thinking that they're only going to do it online now so they won't have to do events "in-person" anymore or those privatesales.
That's a beautiful watch indeed!! I got into tech watches when I was a Special Forcesrecruit (18X civilian to Green Beret training pipeline). Land navigation is essential and there is nothing like having a ABC watch when you do stuff like that.Now I'm going to the Middle East to support combat operations (civilian) and I figure I might use the Suunto from time to time. Special Operators wearOmega, Rolex, G-Shock, Suunto. I guess your interests lead you to choose the type of watch you like.Originally Posted by RFX45
^^ I could tell you like technical watches.
I'm not too big on them and the most technical I could go is probably a G-Shock.
Although I wouldn't mind having a Breitling Emergency but I can't see myself being stranded in an island anytime soon.
Have you checked out Breitling Professional Airwolf?
It looks like it is right up your alley.
You have great taste my man, and obviously a budget to afford them to bootOriginally Posted by RFX45
That is understandable now, your watch actually serves as a function to you.
My watch choices isn't necessarily due to my interest, like I like Pilot watches but I have been on a plane once.
I just never got into technical watches because I didn't need to. The T-Touch has always struck my interest.
It is highly recommended but I just never been able to educate myself about it.
Another pleasant surprise occurs after the back has been unscrewed and lifted off. When you replace it atop the case, it fits there with absolute precision and without even the slightest hint of a wiggle. Precision of this high degree is a welcome (and sometimes sadly lacking) attribute on diver's watches. Its presence on the Portuguese lends credence to this watch's claim of being reliably water-resistant all the way down to 50 meters' depth.
An awesome read for those interested in knowing more about how great IWC's are made:
http://watchbizz.com/archive/wt_2004_02/WT_2004_02_044.pdf
Originally Posted by jackiechizzan
seeing as that i'll never be able to afford an IWC, are there any look-a-likes (preferably from a reputable brand) for the 5001?
What is your budget? Hamilton has a Jazzmaster that looks to be a homage to the Portuguese line which retails for less than $2k.
To be honest though, it doesn't comapre to IWC but look-wise, it is pretty close.
hardly a homage, the Zenith Grande El Primero can be had for $3k during the LVMH F&F (if available). it is one helluva watch and zenith'sin-house movements are heralded as one of the best.Originally Posted by jackiechizzan
seeing as that i'll never be able to afford an IWC, are there any look-a-likes (preferably from a reputable brand) for the 5001?