05-12-2007, 09:00 AM
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For you watch lovers....
There's a nice Porsche Design chrono for sale on timezone.com for $925...I emailed the guy about it and he is also a Boxster owner. He may even be a member here, for that matter. Anyway, just thought I'd throw that out there for those of you who have disposable income not already earmarked for car upgrades.
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05-12-2007, 09:13 AM
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I like the 911 Turbo watch... I've seen it as low as $570 on ebay...
But I just scored a used discontinued model of Casio Oceanus from a guy on another forum. Not a very expensive watch, but it's pretty nice regardless. I'm pretty picky about watches... I went through over 1000 on Overstock.com, and found maybe 2 that I actually liked.
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05-12-2007, 06:42 PM
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Love my Turbo watch....wear it every day, keeps better time than my SEL TAG!!!!!
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05-12-2007, 06:46 PM
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I probably should but a new watch, I have been wearing the same watch for 15 years!
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05-12-2007, 10:27 PM
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Hi,
As a 30 year Vintage Watch collector, I can tell you that any Porsche Design watch (a completely separate company from Porsche AG - the Car makers, with absolutely NO affiliation whatever) is essentially a cheap knock-off using a generic Swiss movement.
There are so many great watches to be found in the $500 - $1,000 range, why would you opt for a Cheapie just because it says Porsche or 911 on the face?...
Happy Motoring... Jim'99
Last edited by MNBoxster; 05-12-2007 at 11:18 PM.
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05-12-2007, 10:50 PM
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I have to agree with MNBoxster...so many better watches out there of higher quality for that money...but if that's something you really want my brother got his for about 200 bux, im not sure from where but im gonna assume ebay i can ask him and check if anyones insterested ...so just keep an eye out for a good deal its really not worth the high price IMO
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05-13-2007, 03:18 AM
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Hey MNBoxster...whats your view on the Omega Speedmaster?? (Latest model, medium face)...... :dance:
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05-13-2007, 05:00 AM
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Now I'm not one to engage in on line bashing, but in this case I feel compelled to weigh in. Jim, you have opened your mouth, clearly, without knowing what you are talking about in this particular case. The chrono in question is made by Eterna, an excellent watch company (surely you're familiar with their COSC Kon Tiki dive watch) using a Valjoux 7750 movement. The Valjoux is used by most of the high end makers for their chronos except for the rare few with an in house movement. I doubt you will find a chrono with a saphire crystal, Valjoux movement, and solid steel bracelet with solid end links for a couple hundred dollars.
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05-13-2007, 05:02 AM
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Thank for the heads up. I do like watches but I can think of better and nicer looking watches than the Porsche watch. I personally don't think it is a very nice looking watch. Besides I bet it has a nice premium on the price just because it's a "Porsche watch". They are a great sports car company and when I spend another $925 it will be on something for the car. When it comes to watches I'll stick with Omega, Rollex, Tag Heuer, Tissot...
Last edited by 2000SoCalBoxsterS; 05-13-2007 at 05:05 AM.
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05-13-2007, 07:55 AM
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Well, I just scored a Casio Oceanus OC-500 from a guy on another forum.
Apparently Casio split off Oceanus (kinda like Lexus is to Toyota) into a high end watch maker. A lot of new Oceanus watches are in the $400-900 range.
Not sure how much the watch I scored is worth... I've heard from one guy that says he got his for cheap at Costco a few years back... but given I've seen similar models for $400... I think I scored getting the watch for $50.
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2001 Boxster - Grey on Grey
1969 911T Targa - 'Stinky'
http://www.zoto.com/frayadjacent/img...f27a-4a399.jpg <---- my car. ^ crap I post.
"The existence of the flamethrower is evidence that someone, somewhere once said 'I want to set those people over there on fire, but I don't want to have to walk over there to do it.'"
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05-13-2007, 08:02 AM
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@Y2BOX-you meant this one, right? I like it, once a month I stop by to the jewelry store that has it so I could try it on and take a look at it since December  I'm still saving for it and when Im ready...bmussati to the rescue 
For now I have the
Tissot
and Invicta Grand Diver (my daily watch)
Last edited by unklekraker; 05-13-2007 at 08:05 AM.
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05-13-2007, 09:24 AM
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Someday I want to replace my old Rolex Stainless and Gold datejust with a Daytona, I love that watch but it's just so damn expensive!
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05-14-2007, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky
Someday I want to replace my old Rolex Stainless and Gold datejust with a Daytona, I love that watch but it's just so damn expensive!
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Boy that's no lie! I went into a big Rolex shop in NYC last week and the sales person told me that the stainless Daytonas have over a year long waiting list which has jacked up the price from $7,000 to nearly $12,000. "Too bad you don't have it I guess I'll have to go home with my $12,000"
The good news is there is no wait for a platinum Daytona, just $40,000. A bargain!
This is a nice design
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05-14-2007, 11:32 AM
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Rolex vs(any other watch)
When shopping recently for a watch I visited a store that sold Rolex, and several other high price brands (Tag etc). I commented to the sales person how the other, non-rolex watches appeared to be a better deal. He replied, less money, yes, but think of the deal this way-when you buy a Rolex, it's like buying real estate- value goes up, can not be said of any other watch in the store.
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