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Which one?

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I have a significant birthday coming up soon and feel like treating myself.
I have narrowed down to two, I was thinking of a J & T Windmill, but decided against.

The two remaining are:
1. Omega speedmaster racing (new)

https://www.bankslyon.co.uk/omega-speed ... g-co-axial

2. IWC Pilot (pre owned)

https://www.bankslyon.co.uk/pre-owned-i ... ilot-watch.

I know enough of Omega to be confident in the Speedmaster, but, I know nothing at all about IWC. So, any comments Guys?

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Greetings,

Two different watches and thereby you have set yourself a nice problem to solve!

Personally it's the IWC, magnificent watches.
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Keep looking.
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Ordinarily I might suggest the IWC (as I like pilot watches) but there's a strange mark on the top of the 5 o'clock lug and I really like the yellow accents on the Speedy to set it apart from the norm.

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Yes I have seen the mark on the IWC. These are both in a jewellers only 40 or so miles from me, so, I will be paying a visit for inspection before a decision is made.

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Dancematt wrote:Keep looking.
What he said. I gave you a big hint in your Windmills thread! :lol:

Otherwise...speedy! Or IWC. They're both lovely.

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Whatever you buy, if you are buying from Banks Lyon, be sure to insist on a decent discount.
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Iconic have the Speedmaster Racing for £2,410.

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downer wrote:Whatever you buy, if you are buying from Banks Lyon, be sure to insist on a decent discount.
I see they are also a Cartier AD, so if you change your mind and want a decent watch... :D
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Out of those I would go for the IWC, but if I were you I would check out the new Mark XVIII Pilot from IWC.

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downer wrote:Whatever you buy, if you are buying from Banks Lyon, be sure to insist on a decent discount.
What would be a decent discount..10-15-20%?
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Ian Mc wrote:
downer wrote:Whatever you buy, if you are buying from Banks Lyon, be sure to insist on a decent discount.
What would be a decent discount..10-15-20%?
Something that brings it down close to the Iconic price.

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nbg wrote:
Ian Mc wrote:
downer wrote:Whatever you buy, if you are buying from Banks Lyon, be sure to insist on a decent discount.
What would be a decent discount..10-15-20%?
Something that brings it down close to the Iconic price.

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Agreed. I would not necessarily expect an AD to match Iconic, but they should make an effort to close the gap. I have found BL accommodating in the past, and that was over the phone.
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Go for the new Omega on this special occasion, it's always a greater feeling getting a brand new watch over a previous owner :)