Henry
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Post by Henry on Mar 7, 2018 23:03:26 GMT -8
But I wasn't thinking about this...  Nothing fancy here.. Just a simple and elegant old Citizen hand-winder.. Cheers Henry |
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Post by tritto on Mar 7, 2018 23:20:08 GMT -8
Yeah, that's pretty sweet. I'd relax a no gold rule for that.
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Post by pollythecat on Mar 8, 2018 0:21:32 GMT -8
Yes I agree, there is nothing wrong with gold watches in the right context. Some gold dress watches are really sweet and with appropriate design avoid looking chavvy.
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Post by rob3rto on Mar 8, 2018 1:10:34 GMT -8
Agreed, gold watches can be very elegant as the example above shows. What makes them gaudy and fit only for a darts players wrist is when they are on a gold bracelet.  |
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cobrajet25
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Post by cobrajet25 on Mar 8, 2018 1:42:25 GMT -8
Hard to argue with that one. I have a few gold(tone) watches, but only really wear one...  |
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Post by rossr on Mar 8, 2018 2:07:02 GMT -8
But I wasn't thinking about this... Nothing fancy here.. Just a simple and elegant old Citizen hand-winder.. Cheers Henry Great choice! |
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scubarob99
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Post by scubarob99 on Mar 8, 2018 5:58:03 GMT -8
Still hurting after not getting this one. Only gold I've ever considered. Rob  |
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Post by khd on Mar 8, 2018 6:12:19 GMT -8
Wow that's nice... is it a solid gold case, or plated, capped, or filled?
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Post by leffemonster on Mar 8, 2018 12:00:46 GMT -8
Agreed, gold watches can be very elegant as the example above shows. What makes them gaudy and fit only for a darts players wrist is when they are on a gold bracelet.  And what’s wrong with a bit of bling??  |
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Post by DAHASCO on Mar 8, 2018 12:13:08 GMT -8
But I wasn't thinking about this... Nothing fancy here.. Just a simple and elegant old Citizen hand-winder.. Cheers Henry That is a sexy Golden Beaut, Congrats 7dfe79adc2f0 |
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Post by rob3rto on Mar 8, 2018 12:41:59 GMT -8
Agreed, gold watches can be very elegant as the example above shows. What makes them gaudy and fit only for a darts players wrist is when they are on a gold bracelet. And what’s wrong with a bit of bling??  I have a similar piece but refuse to put it on the gold bracelet  |
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Mar 8, 2018 13:02:32 GMT -8
Wow that's nice... is it a solid gold case, or plated, capped, or filled? Gold Filled (100 micron) |
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Post by saul on Mar 8, 2018 13:59:34 GMT -8
If I had a spare $20K I've always been partial to this...  But just to stay legit with the land of the Rising Sun...  |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Mar 8, 2018 15:14:20 GMT -8
I own no gold, not sure I ever would...but that's a really classy piece. I guess that's the problem, classy gold doesn't jive with my shorts and t-shirt lifestyle.  |
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cobrajet25
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Post by cobrajet25 on Mar 9, 2018 1:23:46 GMT -8
Agreed, gold watches can be very elegant as the example above shows. What makes them gaudy and fit only for a darts players wrist is when they are on a gold bracelet. And what’s wrong with a bit of bling?? That one looks kinda familiar! |
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Post by leffemonster on Mar 9, 2018 1:28:06 GMT -8
And what’s wrong with a bit of bling?? That one looks kinda familiar! My first-ever international watch purchase! |
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Post by small on Mar 9, 2018 5:58:00 GMT -8
I really like the proportions those lugs are a hit. You say simple hand winder but that's 31 jewels? That makes it kind of special... I'm betting Ross will be along soon...
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Post by small on Mar 9, 2018 6:07:23 GMT -8
If I had a spare $20K I've always been partial to this... Not sure if that's the 5296? They have had several Calatrava's in the last 20 years. I was sure I'd own one by now...I had searched for one in Stainless but now Stainless is all the rage...By biggest regret is parting with a steel Vacheron that looked very similar... I cry when I think about what I did...  |
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Post by daveswordfish on Mar 9, 2018 13:33:42 GMT -8
If I had a spare $20K I've always been partial to this... Not sure if that's the 5296? They have had several Calatrava's in the last 20 years. I was sure I'd own one by now...I had searched for one in Stainless but now Stainless is all the rage...By biggest regret is parting with a steel Vacheron that looked very similar... I cry when I think about what I did... I know the feeling. My dad had a JLC that I sold for next to nothing about 25-30 years ago. Dumbass. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2018 15:01:40 GMT -8
Not sure if that's the 5296? They have had several Calatrava's in the last 20 years. I was sure I'd own one by now...I had searched for one in Stainless but now Stainless is all the rage...By biggest regret is parting with a steel Vacheron that looked very similar... I cry when I think about what I did... I know the feeling. My dad had a JLC that I sold for next to nothing about 25-30 years ago. Dumbass. You cannot fault yourself for having a faulty crystal ball  |
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