Good bye Z4 - the final week

Alext · 12-22-2009, 03:43 AM

cozza · 12-22-2009, 04:08 PM

^ I had one of these! Classic!

takahashi · 12-22-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dodgey

I drink coffee, and would love a good one, but I'm used to Sydney swill, which means I can drink coffee from anywhere. :wink:

Looks like you are the exception that proves the rule Way

I also love great watches, but I'm making do with a Seiko Kinetic until my holiday :thumbup:

WAY is weird. Seiko automatic does not have good mechanics though... according to my watch loving work mate. If you spend more you can get Omega. Even Tag automatic is not rated good by him. Tudor is also good apparently, but I lost interest after seeing all the above prices. Casio for me!

05C4R · 12-22-2009, 05:00 PM

most of the swiss automatic watches have the same movement in them made by Swatch. there are about 4 major movement manufacturers in switzerland that all the brands get their movements from.

so your really only buying the look and the name which is fine by me as i love watches but some brands are extremely over priced,

MickyD · 12-22-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by takahashi

WAY is weird. Seiko automatic does not have good mechanics though... according to my watch loving work mate. If you spend more you can get Omega. Even Tag automatic is not rated good by him. Tudor is also good apparently, but I lost interest after seeing all the above prices. Casio for me!

no offence, but your workmate is more than a bit mis-informed.... Tudor and Tag Heuer use basically the same movements. Tudor is basically Rolex cases with an ETA movement in it - the same movements as Tag Heuer generally uses. Even most of Omega's movements are based on ETA's (with a couple of exceptions).
Seiko's automatic movements are regarded as some of the most bulletproof movements out there too..

in house movements are where it's at

05C4R · 12-22-2009, 05:15 PM

definately seiko has what could be the best with the spring drive, movement is so smooth the second hand glides. its just that they are about 6k which is too much right now.

BigBoss168 · 12-23-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MickyD

no offence, but your workmate is more than a bit mis-informed.... Tudor and Tag Heuer use basically the same movements. Tudor is basically Rolex cases with an ETA movement in it - the same movements as Tag Heuer generally uses. Even most of Omega's movements are based on ETA's (with a couple of exceptions).
Seiko's automatic movements are regarded as some of the most bulletproof movements out there too..

This. Also, the ETA movements are actually known for their reliability and ease of service. Also, just because something is "in house" doesn't mean that it's necessarily better - although they tend to be better because the cost of the movement is many many times more than the "equivalent" ETA movement.

MickyD · 12-23-2009, 06:26 PM

yeah, I'm not looking forward to the servicing costs on my IWC....

BigBoss168 · 12-23-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MickyD

yeah, I'm not looking forward to the servicing costs on my IWC....

Guy I used to work with has a Patek Philippe perpetual calendar. The servicing costs were something near $5,000 as he had to get it sent back to Switzerland since there was nobody in Australia who could do it.

Worst I've been stung with is $800 for my JLC.

zenderm3 · 12-23-2009, 07:05 PM

Wow! That is expensive!

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05C4R Major 62 Rep 1,147 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	most of the swiss automatic watches have the same movement in them made by Swatch. there are about 4 major movement manufacturers in switzerland that all the brands get their movements from. so your really only buying the look and the name which is fine by me as i love watches but some brands are extremely over priced,
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05C4R Major 62 Rep 1,147 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	definately seiko has what could be the best with the spring drive, movement is so smooth the second hand glides. its just that they are about 6k which is too much right now.
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zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Wow! That is expensive! __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD
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