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At £2500 I'd struggle to recommned anything other than the Zenith Chronomaster Moonphase. So much so in fact, I done a write up on here saying I think this is the best value watch I've ever had. Well respected in house 36,000 El Primero movement, day, date, month, moonphase, chronograph.......Oh, and it's quite a looker too :D

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neil8fletcher3 wrote:
My Name Is Pete wrote:Sinn is interesting. Yes, I've looked at vintage navitimers, but they're still pricey for the good movements. Unless you want the Iraqi Air Force version, which of course I don't.
Excuse my ignorance but the Iraqi air force were issued navitimers?

I do like that Sinn might have to add that to my wish list

Hope they're not advertised like their Iraqi rifles are ... "Never fired, dropped once".
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blowfish89 wrote:Image
I am really liking the look of that watch. And I do want one blue piece ... have been toying with the Milgauss blue idea, but that's a sweet less expensive option that would leave enough to get an 2016 Oris 65 or even a Brashear.
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rgb wrote:
blowfish89 wrote:Image
I am really liking the look of that watch. And I do want one blue piece ... have been toying with the Milgauss blue idea, but that's a sweet less expensive option that would leave enough to get an 2016 Oris 65 or even a Brashear.
I was close to buying the one , but resistance is good :D
The blue in your picture is darker than the real one I think.
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For £2.5k a Zenith is a good choice a lot of watch for not much money and something a bit different compare to Omega, Rolex and the like. Also a Breitling navitimer 806 would be a recommendation.
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Yes, I was sorely tempted by the El Prem, and there's one going on WF for a little over £1K.
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If you can get a look at Rossler it may help you make your mind up. Some 4xx's they only 50 or so.
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Well, the watch came today. Like I said, some will like it, some won't, but it has an undeniable heritage and class.

I don't think there's many of us here with a Chopard, so this goes with my "don't follow the crowd" motto. More photos when I get home.

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A interesting piece, top notch. As you suggest, plenty of heritage behind the brand.

Presumably the lcd display is for the Chrono.

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It's multi-function:-
* Time
* Date
* Chrono
* Alarm
* UTC
* Time 1/2
* Alarm 1/2
* Settings

I'm at work, so not done more than take the watch out of the box and slap it on and play a little.

Rather nicely, I also have the original box/papers/travel bag, and even the boutique shopping bag - the full set, which is great for whenever I'd want to flip it (not that I'd want to, naturally).

Another (somewhat related) watch incoming tomorrow, it would have come today if WF hadn't fluffed up the dispatch.
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I'm not a fan of LCD combination watches but I have to say that looks very well indeed.
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Not seen that Chopard model before, but I like it. Do you know what movement is in it?
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Thanks Richard.

It's the same SuperQuartz used in Breitlings.

More information here.

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/chopard-mon ... ch-review/

Bit of a sad event yesterday. After playing with the functions, the bottom pusher decided to stop working so I'll have to get it repaired. But, the watch is truly stunning in person, especially in sunlight, so it's a keeper.

Still, there's something else inbound today, so let's see what the post man brings.
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^^Stunning Pete .
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