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    £1,800 dilemna - NOW SORTED!

    So, with an Autavia and Sub C recently in the bag, and a DB 99.1 due next month, the available watch coffers amount to this sum (+ say £200 :wink: ). I had thought of a vintage Speedie, but that particular search has proven, to date, that my desired watch (1960's Cal321) is outwith my budget. I am being drawn to a new (discounted) Pro or waiting for something to come up on S/C. Perhaps I am missing some other options. Any suggestions? Appreciating that E vs W is currently on the Beeb. :)

    PS Anything considered........I have even been looking at tt Datejusts on SC!

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    Re: £1,800 dilemna

    trying my best to resist this, sound investment I reckon

    http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/B184Tudor_1.jpg

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    Re: £1,800 dilemna

    How about a very early cal 861 Speedy? A 145.022-69 is always a good bet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skyman
    So, with an Autavia and Sub C recently in the bag, and a DB 99.1 due next month, the available watch coffers amount to this sum (+ say £200 :wink: ). I had thought of a vintage Speedie, but that particular search has proven, to date, that my desired watch (1960's Cal321) is outwith my budget. I am being drawn to a new (discounted) Pro or waiting for something to come up on S/C. Perhaps I am missing some other options. Any suggestions? Appreciating that E vs W is currently on the Beeb. :)

    PS Anything considered........I have even been looking at tt Datejusts on SC!
    This belongs to any serious collection!

    Ref.No. 3521
    Movement Automatic
    Case Material Steel
    Bracelet Material Steel
    Year bought 1995
    Condition 2 (fine)
    New/Pre-owned Pre-owned
    Location United States, California, West Hollywood
    Price $ 3,250 (= £ 2,020)


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    Re: £1,800 dilemna

    You do know, just because you have the funds, you don't have to buy a watch. :twisted:

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    Re: £1,800 dilemna

    Quote Originally Posted by Velvetsnow
    You do know, just because you have the funds, you don't have to buy a watch. :twisted:
    What a ridiculous idea! Shame on you........................... :P

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    Re: £1,800 dilemna

    Quote Originally Posted by Velvetsnow
    You do know, just because you have the funds, you don't have to buy a watch. :twisted:
    But they are "allocated watch funds". :wink: So, yes I do. :)

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    Re: £1,800 dilemna

    We seem to have similar taste in watches so I'd like to suggest a Tudor Snowflake. It's different enough to the Sub and I'm just a little bit in love with mine. Alternatively, how about one of the late 1960s/early 1970s Omega Seamasters? If I were in your position I'd beg, blackmail or steal to get the extra £700 or so for the Big Blue on SC. Mine is sharing the spoils with my Tudor Sub at the mo (the Snowflake is off being serviced and having nice correct bits fitted!).

    Which Autavia is it? If it isn't an 1163 or 11630, may I suggest you try one of those? Lovely watches.

    Here's the Snowflake (with the wrong crystal, being rectified right now)



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    Alternatively how about a Seamaster 2254 and a Helson Sharkmaster?



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    Re: £1,800 dilemna

    Quote Originally Posted by Gurmot
    Quote Originally Posted by Velvetsnow
    You do know, just because you have the funds, you don't have to buy a watch. :twisted:
    What a ridiculous idea! Shame on you........................... :P
    Quite right. I don't know what came over me! Too much beer and obviously too in touch with my feminine side :D

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    Here ya go.....

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SPEEDMASTER-CALIB ... 35afc4864f

    ....and £95 left for my finders fee :wink:

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    Re: £1,800 dilemna

    Something will pop up on SC that takes your eye.

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    Re: £1,800 dilemna

    Vintage Omega pie-pan Constellation in 18ct gold...should be able to get a nice one for less than this but they take some finding.

    OR..a nice bicolour Datejust......or a steel Datejust with white gold fluted bezel & Jubilee bracelet.....or an Explorer 1

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    Re: £1,800 dilemna

    Heuer Skipper on SC looks a tad bit tempting. Rarer Cal 15 movement and you dont see many about.

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    Re: £1,800 dilemna

    This looks good, although someone a bit more up to speed with vintage heuer might give advice on how original everything is and so on http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 523wt_1139

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    Re: £1,800 dilemna

    Quote Originally Posted by Gurmot
    How about a very early cal 861 Speedy? A 145.022-69 is always a good bet.
    Nice idea! And mine is on SC for well under budget so it can be sent off to STS if desired with what's left over... :wink:

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    Re: £1,800 dilemna

    Go on, get another Autavia, have you had the back off yours yet to look at the lovely movement :D


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    Re: £1,800 dilemna

    Ryan, no, but I must. That is just spectacular. I am currently on the case for something on SC. :wink:

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    Re: £1,800 dilemna

    Quote Originally Posted by Skyman
    Ryan, no, but I must. That is just spectacular. I am currently on the case for something on SC. :wink:

    It is nice, just wish i had good light to take the pictures today


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    Re: £1,800 dilemna

    May be sorted........x-fingers. :wink:

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    Re: £1,800 dilemna

    Quote Originally Posted by Skyman
    Ryan, no, but I must. That is just spectacular. I am currently on the case for something on SC. :wink:
    Simon, dont forget yours is a snap back. If you do get the back off they can be a right b*gger to get back on without the proper tools.

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    Re: £1,800 dilemna

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skyman
    Ryan, no, but I must. That is just spectacular. I am currently on the case for something on SC. :wink:
    Simon, dont forget yours is a snap back. If you do get the back off they can be a right b*gger to get back on without the proper tools.

    Yeah, mine is a snap back as well, it's a case of gently levering, do not over pressure and it will 'pop' without much assistance if using the proper tool.

    To get back on was pretty simple, prep it, then slowly apply pressure to put it back down, again it just 'pops'. If it isn't going on in a balanced way, i.e. lopsided then remove and restart.

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    Re: £1,800 dilemna - NOW SORTED!

    All done, and well within budget at that. Chuffed. Keep eyes out for an "incoming" on Tuesday / Wednesday. :wink:

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