Rod
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Post by Rod on Jul 7, 2013 15:38:13 GMT -8
Well that was a hook to get you in a115 I'm looking for a watch in the classic style of Tony's IWC (http://wristsushi.proboards.com/thread/742/vintage-iwc-secondhand-shop-find)  I have been fruitlessly searching the web for a new mechanical quality watch. Before I jump in and buy the only one i found, I was hoping the that the forum members may know of a company that makes this style! So far my search has lead me to "Junkers" and this model, which is very close to the design, except i don't want a day/date display, but could live with it....  This version has a Citizen movement and would be great except for the superfluous sub dial and date window, i don't mind the power display as this was featured in several watches in the 1950's/60's.  So guys and gals what say you thunbsup.gif Rod |
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donciccio
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Post by donciccio on Jul 7, 2013 15:39:56 GMT -8
I prefer the first one that you showed. The second is nice though.
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Post by SpinDoctor on Jul 7, 2013 17:05:12 GMT -8
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Rod
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Post by Rod on Jul 8, 2013 1:35:34 GMT -8
Thanks Dr, these are getting close, it's the lumed hands and the fine lume dots that have me wanting this style. The Orients have the dauphine hands without the lume, the IWC has the candle stick hands and the fine indices. Rod |
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Hobbes
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Post by Hobbes on Jul 8, 2013 6:05:24 GMT -8
From those two, I personally prefer the top one. Less clutter, more classy.
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Post by pshap on Jul 8, 2013 7:13:14 GMT -8
There's also Junghans:   They're somewhat pricey though, around $750-1100 |
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Rod
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Post by Rod on Jul 8, 2013 14:19:26 GMT -8
There's also Junghans: They're somewhat pricey though, around $750-1100 Classy, they both look great! I think a visit to the Junghans site is in order. Rod |
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Post by timewatcher on Jul 8, 2013 14:53:27 GMT -8
Personally I wouldnt buy any watch that had JUNKERS on the dial! JMO
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Rod
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Post by Rod on Jul 8, 2013 15:11:12 GMT -8
Personally I wouldnt buy any watch that had JUNKERS on the dial! JMO .........why, quality? |
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Post by timewatcher on Jul 8, 2013 15:13:13 GMT -8
Personally I wouldnt buy any watch that had JUNKERS on the dial! JMO .........why, quality? I know nada ~ about the quality....... I just wouldnt want to be sporting a watch with a name like that on the dial! |
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Rod
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Post by Rod on Jul 8, 2013 15:24:02 GMT -8
What's wrong with Junkers? They are made by PointTec who also make Zeppelin and Maximilian watches, all great watches and well made in Germany.
Rod
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2013 15:30:48 GMT -8
Personally I wouldnt buy any watch that had JUNKERS on the dial! JMO That's kind of silly don't you think? Junkers was an industrial aviation giant in Germany during WWI and WWII and they make very good quality watches today.. The origin of the word is old High German meaning 'young lord or master'. In other words these are noblemens watches! Seiko means 'exquisite'. I find nothing wrong with either name; in fact I much prefer the sound and feel of the name Junkers chinathumbsup.gif |
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Post by cannop on Jul 9, 2013 1:58:30 GMT -8
And it's pronounced "Yunkers".
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Rod
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Post by Rod on Jul 9, 2013 2:07:14 GMT -8
I know nada ~ about the quality....... I just wouldnt want to be sporting a watch with a name like that on the dial! That's not the sort of opinion i was looking for hell-no-smiley-emoticon |
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