OT - Which is cheaper to service- Omega or BMW?

Honny · 12-22-2011, 09:04 AM

Come on.... lets do a group buy!

Harlequin · 12-22-2011, 09:12 AM

I looked at the U-Boat watches and the first one that leapt out at me was this:

...it's only $17,600...

luster · 12-22-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BBK

Also have the Zenith El Primero - Chronomaster open, on the watch list which I love.

THIS and my JLC get the most wrist time.

Beautiful watch! GET IT!

BMW86 · 12-22-2011, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Honny

I see.... well I don't mind the black strap but the brown does look alot cooler! I will try to suss out a Fightdeck 43 in person tomorrow to see how it looks on me then buy it from signtimepieces.

This guys got tiny wrists but looks ok!

Which one is this?

BMW86 · 12-22-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

Me too...

Been reading this thread on and off for the last few days and haven't chimed in because I figure it'll just end up costing me money...

You guys are evil.

We'll be twins with matching cars and matching watches...

1q2w3e4r · 12-22-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Which one is this?

It's a Flightdeck.

Same as mine, although the colour scheme is different.

The leather band's are like the one in the below image.

1q2w3e4r · 12-22-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Honny

Come on.... lets do a group buy!

I'll be in for a group buy if you are serious. I wouldn't mind another one as there is one that's caught my eye.

MrBlonde · 12-22-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

I'll be in for a group buy if you are serious. I wouldn't mind another one as there is one that's caught my eye.

+2 fuck it

1q2w3e4r · 12-22-2011, 08:31 PM

I'm actually down for 2 as need to get one as a gift so that's what 5?

BMW86 · 12-22-2011, 09:44 PM

I'm in depending on how much $$$ I can save

Harlequin · 12-22-2011, 10:06 PM

Evil I tell ya.... Evil...

I'm in too...

1q2w3e4r · 12-22-2011, 10:09 PM

Do you want to contact the guy Ian? You have bought from them before yes?

JB4-335 · 12-22-2011, 10:31 PM

My preference is the U-Boat Limited Edition 53

JB4-335 · 12-22-2011, 11:25 PM

It is my birthday at the end of Jan so it's worth a shot.
Last time the wife bought me a $4.5k watch for my birthday and I never wore it so I don't like my chances.

- Kenny
- 1q2w3e4r x 2
- BMW86 ?
- harlequin
- JB4135 ? U-Boat Limited Edition 53-TIT-CAB-M-CER-BZ
- Ianf

Gumball · 12-23-2011, 12:24 AM

arrgghh, why did I order yesterday!

Got a message that Uboat are closed till the 3/1 so it wont ship till after they start doing deliveries again.

Tried them on today - 50mm is friggen huge and 45mm is bigger than i expected, 43mm should be fine.

They do look so hot though - especially the carbon ones - love them !

Mate with an IWC I went with told me they are rubbish and worse than a tag - oh well - stuff the haters

travisaus · 12-23-2011, 02:36 AM

Maybe I couldn't find it (or I am just blind), but anyone know what currency those prices on Signstimepieces is in?

Gumball · 12-23-2011, 02:54 AM

USD

1q2w3e4r · 12-23-2011, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Gumball

arrgghh, why did I order yesterday!

Got a message that Uboat are closed till the 3/1 so it wont ship till after they start doing deliveries again.

Tried them on today - 50mm is friggen huge and 45mm is bigger than i expected, 43mm should be fine.

They do look so hot though - especially the carbon ones - love them !

Mate with an IWC I went with told me they are rubbish and worse than a tag - oh well - stuff the haters

He's just a snob mate. And not a very good one (kidding) I wouldn't worry about it

Buy what you like, that's what it's all about.

A mate of mine and Kenny's has a number of high end watches. (His daily watch he wears mountain biking, road bike riding is a platinum Rolex Subby) and he loves them and has one himself. In fact when he saw it the first time after we went out for a pedal his exact words were "You've got a U-Boat? These are great. When did you get it?". He's also a big fan of Panerai, patek philippe and has a few IWC's (Big Pilot etc) as well

But yeah. 50mm is huge! After wearing my U-Boat it makes my Panerai seem small!

1q2w3e4r · 12-23-2011, 03:17 AM

Ian I'll go with the following

1x Flightdeck CAB Y 50mm ETA7750 chronograph
http://www.signstimepieces.com/u-boa...how-model.html
and a 43mm for me this time.

Flightdeck CAB WH 1 43mm ETA7750 chronograph
http://www.signstimepieces.com/u-boa...ronograph.html

I am ready to place an order whenever you can get in contact with the guy and get pricing.

Cheers,
Ben

BBK · 12-23-2011, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Gumball

Mate with an IWC I went with told me they are rubbish and worse than a tag - oh well - stuff the haters

Just because something is 'worse' doesn't mean people won't buy them and enjoy them. Look at all the people with iPhones

MrBlonde · 12-23-2011, 03:19 AM

That's it. The watch snobbery cycle goes like this:

First you only heard of Rolex and you think they are cool. Then you learn a bit more and start talking how Rolex is shit. Then you learn about more watches. Eventually you realise Rolex is a good watch brand. Then you move on to buying whatever YOU like. Fuck what anyone else tells you to like.

The reality is only other watch fans ever notice or give a shit. It's a middle class conceit.

gazz · 12-23-2011, 03:19 AM

Jesus, I came in here for a look and it's U-Boat mania.

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Honny Captain 30 Rep 771 Posts Drives: Something Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	Come on.... lets do a group buy!
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JB4-335 Brigadier General 169 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: E92 BSM & E70 AW Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (1)	It is my birthday at the end of Jan so it's worth a shot. Last time the wife bought me a $4.5k watch for my birthday and I never wore it so I don't like my chances. - Kenny - 1q2w3e4r x 2 - BMW86 ? - harlequin - JB4135 ? U-Boat Limited Edition 53-TIT-CAB-M-CER-BZ - Ianf
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Gumball Lieutenant 12 Rep 599 Posts Drives: A45 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	arrgghh, why did I order yesterday! Got a message that Uboat are closed till the 3/1 so it wont ship till after they start doing deliveries again. Tried them on today - 50mm is friggen huge and 45mm is bigger than i expected, 43mm should be fine. They do look so hot though - especially the carbon ones - love them ! Mate with an IWC I went with told me they are rubbish and worse than a tag - oh well - stuff the haters
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12-23-2011, 03:17 AM	#151
1q2w3e4r Breakfast at Tiffany's 26 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Ian I'll go with the following 1x Flightdeck CAB Y 50mm ETA7750 chronograph http://www.signstimepieces.com/u-boa...how-model.html and a 43mm for me this time. Flightdeck CAB WH 1 43mm ETA7750 chronograph http://www.signstimepieces.com/u-boa...ronograph.html I am ready to place an order whenever you can get in contact with the guy and get pricing. Cheers, Ben
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12-23-2011, 03:19 AM	#153
MrBlonde Colonel 122 Rep 2,695 Posts Drives: Audi TTRS, M Coupe, 1299 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Merewether iTrader: (0)	That's it. The watch snobbery cycle goes like this: First you only heard of Rolex and you think they are cool. Then you learn a bit more and start talking how Rolex is shit. Then you learn about more watches. Eventually you realise Rolex is a good watch brand. Then you move on to buying whatever YOU like. Fuck what anyone else tells you to like. The reality is only other watch fans ever notice or give a shit. It's a middle class conceit. __________________ .-=[ Kenny ]=-. 1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) 25th August 2004. +2010 X5 35D+ Check out the 1Addicts Drag Racing Standings and Drag Racing 101.
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12-23-2011, 03:19 AM	#154
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