It's all about the details
- Richard B
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Re: It's all about the details
Mmmm... detail... that's what it's all about.
Very, very nice indeed.
A colleague of mine also recommended Banks Lyon to me. Well worth a 'phone call I believe.
Very, very nice indeed.
A colleague of mine also recommended Banks Lyon to me. Well worth a 'phone call I believe.
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Re: It's all about the details
Beautiful watch. The Aqua Terras are much nicer than the "cooking" Rolexes, IMHO.
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Re: It's all about the details
Downer has taken some beautiful pictures, SHOCKER!
Very nice sir. Green does look lovely and subtle but gives it that something. Blue is still my favourite on the AT (or any Omega actually other than Speedy) but this would be next.
Very nice sir. Green does look lovely and subtle but gives it that something. Blue is still my favourite on the AT (or any Omega actually other than Speedy) but this would be next.
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Re: It's all about the details
Congratulations again Richard. A truly lovely piece with some great added interest from the green markings. The AT8500 really is a quality watch, in whatever colour combo - particularly this previous incarnation.
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Re: It's all about the details
A lovely watch, one that I thought was a keeper for me, but turned out not to be. I do sometimes miss it, but retirement meant I never wore it any more... Here are some shots of mine (including the lovely movement) to add to your already excellent selection...
CW C1+2xC3+6xC6/60K+C7+C11+3xC60T+2xC65+C90+2xC600
Omega Ω 11xSpeedy+14xSeamaster+4xConnie+DeVille
Cartier+2xPanerai+2xFarer+2xOris+Sinn+11xSeiko+ManyVintage
B&R+Halios+5xVisitor+TagH+6xTissot+2xZelos+4xCertina+more
Family12xCW+2xΩ+Cartier
Omega Ω 11xSpeedy+14xSeamaster+4xConnie+DeVille
Cartier+2xPanerai+2xFarer+2xOris+Sinn+11xSeiko+ManyVintage
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Re: It's all about the details
A very nice watch as AT's are in general, I can't really get on with the case design personally favouring the Airking/ grand seiko looks.
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Re: It's all about the details
Jeez, there's a riotous price difference on this piece between UK outlets. Why so ??
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Re: It's all about the details
Old and new? As in, old style 8500 with all brushed bracelet, and new style with PCL? Just guessingreggie747 wrote:Jeez, there's a riotous price difference on this piece between UK outlets. Why so ??
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Re: It's all about the details
My apologies, it seems you're quite right.Old and new? As in, old style 8500 with all brushed bracelet, and new style with PCL? Just guessing
Differing date window, a little more text on dial and bracelet = nearly an additional 1100 quid.
Woohoo !!!
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Re: It's all about the details
To be fair, the new one also has the upgraded movement, with improved anti- magnetic properties.reggie747 wrote:My apologies, it seems you're quite right.Old and new? As in, old style 8500 with all brushed bracelet, and new style with PCL? Just guessing
Differing date window, a little more text on dial and bracelet = nearly an additional 1100 quid.
Woohoo !!!
Also, it's possible to buy the new one at a good discount, so the real gap is probably £2-300.
Richard
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Re: It's all about the details
But the 'old' one looks so much nicerdowner wrote:To be fair, the new one also has the upgraded movement, with improved anti- magnetic properties.reggie747 wrote:My apologies, it seems you're quite right.Old and new? As in, old style 8500 with all brushed bracelet, and new style with PCL? Just guessing
Differing date window, a little more text on dial and bracelet = nearly an additional 1100 quid.
Woohoo !!!
Also, it's possible to buy the new one at a good discount, so the real gap is probably £2-300.
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Re: It's all about the details
I agree the bracelet looks better (no PCLs) but i prefer the new dial. I find it less cluttered and just more attractive. Not found anyone who agrees yet though...It'sAliveJim wrote: But the 'old' one looks so much nicer
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Re: It's all about the details
i'm with you there.It'sAliveJim wrote: But the 'old' one looks so much nicer
plus the whole "why would i pay extra for the antimagnetic movement if i will never need it?" factor.
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Re: It's all about the details
I saw the new "golf" version today. It's got too much green on it, and the green seemed brighter... Not a watch I would buy.
Richard
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