I like to get everyone's recommendation for a $8k watch
May 28, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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I like to get everyone's recommendation for a $8k watch
Really considering a B&R BR 01 Pro Titanium or Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Ceramic 292.
I like to know what other watches I should consider. Thanks in advance!
I like to know what other watches I should consider. Thanks in advance!
May 29, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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lol! Was thinking the exact same thing.... I see 3 pam for ever 1 B&R and that might be conservative. I myself have a Pam and love it, but for 8k u have a ton of choices, especially if your open to the used market.
May 29, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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Considering there are 3 or 4 Panerai dealers in Canada and I know of 3 dealers for B&R in my city, and one is a department store....dont get me wrong I like the B&R watches they were on my list for awhile but I definitely agree for $8K there are a lot of other choices
May 29, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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May 29, 2010 | 03:03 PM
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I've been doing a bunch of research too, as I've been planning on buying a big pilot or pam myself. Personally, I can't see myself buying a used watch. In regards to what SoCal stated, you may be able to pick up a Big Pilot for around 8k, but I'd be a bit hesitant on that just because they're typically the 5002 models. The 5002 is great looking, but the reason for such a quick update to the 5004 was because the 5002 models supposedly had quite a few problems, the most common one being the crown.
My only problem now is that I've added AP to my interest... Will make my decision within the next 2 weeks I figure.
GL with whichever you choose
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My only problem now is that I've added AP to my interest... Will make my decision within the next 2 weeks I figure.
GL with whichever you choose
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May 30, 2010 | 02:33 AM
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Thanks for all the recommendations. I went ahead and got a B&R Pro Titanium on consignment from B&R, I will see if it suits me before I decide to buy. I haven't considered buying a used watch as I fear there are a lot of scammers and fakes out there. I want to get a watch that is at least 45mm. The only Panerai I like is the Radiomir series, so that might be my next consideration if I don't like the B&R. The other watches I want I can't afford yet!