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Offline danny

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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #25 on: July 22, 2014, 06:35:28 PM »
The iconic Breitling Navitimer should not be left out:

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Offline davidtth

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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #26 on: July 22, 2014, 07:57:29 PM »
my all time favor  :)

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Offline roystock

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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #27 on: July 22, 2014, 09:12:37 PM »
My top pick will be a Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph (Blue dial).
While it is not a historically important and there is no technical breakthrough, I really dig the look.  :)

*Picture taken from internet

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Offline dpkong

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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #28 on: July 22, 2014, 09:23:11 PM »
Quote from: roystock on July 22, 2014, 09:12:37 PM
My top pick will be a Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph (Blue dial).
While it is not a historically important and there is no technical breakthrough, I really dig the look.  :)

*Picture taken from internet



screw down pushers, plain flat dial....

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Offline JOS2012

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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #29 on: July 22, 2014, 09:30:24 PM »
My ultimate chronograph to own would be this but its beyond my means..



this piece is next in line to tug at my heart and is at least attainable………..

The VC Overseas chrono with a blue dial

Quote from: roystock on July 22, 2014, 09:12:37 PM
My top pick will be a Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph (Blue dial).
While it is not a historically important and there is no technical breakthrough, I really dig the look.  :)

*Picture taken from internet


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but I'd already ordered this a few months back (and still waiting for delivery) before the VC Overseas had arrived in KL ADs…


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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #30 on: July 22, 2014, 10:11:47 PM »
My ultimate would absolutely be this



JLC Reverso Squadra Chronograph Polo Fields
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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #31 on: July 23, 2014, 05:22:03 AM »
Quote from: JOS2012 on July 22, 2014, 09:30:24 PM
My ultimate chronograph to own would be this but its beyond my means..



There is one pre-owned piece for sale in the sales corner.  Only RM275K! Sell the house and Go pick it up!  :Cheers:
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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #32 on: July 23, 2014, 06:31:45 AM »
For the sporty gentlemen...
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Offline jason_recliner

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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #33 on: July 23, 2014, 07:29:26 AM »
Gotta agree with Enkidu.

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Offline JOS2012

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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #34 on: July 23, 2014, 08:53:26 AM »
this is also a great piece, looks, technicality of case/bezel and movt wise..
its hard to pinpoint THE chronograph, given a handful of excellent pieces currently available.

Quote from: TimeKeeper on July 23, 2014, 06:31:45 AM
For the sporty gentlemen...


yea, saw it. Whilst the love for great watches is always there, I constantly remind myself to keep an overall proper perspective...

Quote from: ExplorerII on July 23, 2014, 05:22:03 AM
There is one pre-owned piece for sale in the sales corner.  Only RM275K! Sell the house and Go pick it up!  :Cheers:

great taste...lovely CF dial with pure symmetry...but is it still available?.. AFAIK Squadra range has been discon..

Quote from: nuartogel on July 22, 2014, 10:11:47 PM
My ultimate would absolutely be this



JLC Reverso Squadra Chronograph Polo Fields
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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #35 on: July 23, 2014, 11:16:24 AM »

I like this very much, although to be honest, i've yet to try one on my wrist. The aptly named Zenith Rainbow Flyback.
(gambar dipinjam tanpa malu malu dari laman sesawang  ;D)



Strangely, I am attracted to car-racing-themed chrono watches.  Hence, I am quite happy with this



 
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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #36 on: July 23, 2014, 11:57:36 AM »
Rolex Daytona! Probably my next purchase, but will most likely be worn by my wife.  :Laughing_on_floor: :Laughing_on_floor: :Laughing_on_floor:
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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #37 on: July 23, 2014, 12:20:11 PM »
Surprised nobody picked the 2499



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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #38 on: July 23, 2014, 12:55:58 PM »
Strangely, I am attracted to car-racing-themed chrono watches.  Hence, I am quite happy with this


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Yes, i have to admit it's a very nice watch !  =)  i want a monte carlooooooooooooooo !
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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #39 on: July 23, 2014, 01:04:37 PM »
Quote from: pexus on July 23, 2014, 11:16:24 AM
Strangely, I am attracted to car-racing-themed chrono watches.  Hence, I am quite happy with this


Screw down pushers and 45 mins counter ...hmmm......  :P
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Offline pexus

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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #40 on: July 23, 2014, 01:25:50 PM »
dont la ck...just because this watch got no moon or space history..... :'( :'(

spiderboy....Go and look for one....then show us.....we need some vintage chronos here... ;D
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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #41 on: July 23, 2014, 02:16:43 PM »
Quote from: roystock on July 22, 2014, 09:12:37 PM
My top pick will be a Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph (Blue dial).
While it is not a historically important and there is no technical breakthrough, I really dig the look.  :)

*Picture taken from internet


This is high on my wish list, despite the "screw down" pusher.  :HammerHead:
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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #42 on: July 23, 2014, 03:00:28 PM »
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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #43 on: July 23, 2014, 10:31:37 PM »
Late to the party

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Offline amir1218

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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #44 on: July 24, 2014, 08:09:17 AM »
I vote for a Zenith El Primero.
I got the Chronomaster for 2014. The case design is not as thick as other chronos (in the same price range), fits better under a shirt cuff.


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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #45 on: July 24, 2014, 10:04:07 AM »
Had to go with this too....JLC.. :thumbsup:


Quote from: jason_recliner on July 23, 2014, 07:29:26 AM
Gotta agree with Enkidu.


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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #46 on: July 25, 2014, 10:18:33 AM »
Another one for the sporty Gentlemen...

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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #47 on: July 25, 2014, 02:01:07 PM »
Quote from: el118 on July 21, 2014, 08:41:56 PM
If one like Chrono watch purely on aesthetic perspective, plenty of choices around. but on practicality, most of the chrono with screw down crown are "impossible" to use when the watch is on wrist. one have to practically remove the watch from the wrist, unscrew the chrono crown before starting to time. which i find is ridiculous and defeat the purpose. :HammerHead:

Watches or chronographs created during a time when time moves slowly or leisurely and when the interaction between a man and his watch is more personal. To be honest, I do not find it a chore nor do I need to remove my watch to unscrew the chromo button to use it.
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Re: RE: Ultimate Watch Collection for the discerning Gentleman Part 1 - Chrono
« Reply #48 on: July 25, 2014, 02:19:03 PM »
Quote from: ck77 on July 23, 2014, 01:04:37 PM
Quote from: pexus on July 23, 2014, 11:16:24 AM
Strangely, I am attracted to car-racing-themed chrono watches.  Hence, I am quite happy with this


Screw down pushers and 45 mins counter ...hmmm......  :P

Could be wrong but 45 minutes chrono with screwdown crown and buttons were created for divers of old where the tank could only hold 45 minutes of air. So, to ensure 'water proofness' of the watch, the screwdown buttons were introduced, as with the 45 minute chrono.

But of course it could be as simple as for timing a football game....
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