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Old 11-08-2010, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Bteljuice
Thank you for this great Explanation,

But watch-makes still manufacture Manual watches, can you elaborate WHY? What is the purpose when you have automatic? I am sure it's not due to durability of gears and needle.
Its a great question really, I'm not sure if it is the intricate movement that "requires" the Manual winding, or perhaps the jewels or even design spacing, or if its just for a historical, classical point of view as a fine watch if you know what I mean.

I do know there are still many fine watches that are made as manual only, but never thought to question if its by choice or a necessity but I'm going to do some research to find out!
I have two manual winders, one is from the early 60s and is a wrist watch, and I also have a pocket watch circa late 19th to early 20th century, though not exactly sure, in the past I had assumed that manuals were "old" watches, but as new watches are still offered as such, there may be a reason other than just technology.

For everyday though, can't be an automatic.
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Originally Posted by m630
Its a great question really, I'm not sure if it is the intricate movement that "requires" the Manual winding, or perhaps the jewels or even design spacing, or if its just for a historical, classical point of view as a fine watch if you know what I mean.

I do know there are still many fine watches that are made as manual only, but never thought to question if its by choice or a necessity but I'm going to do some research to find out!
I have two manual winders, one is from the early 60s and is a wrist watch, and I also have a pocket watch circa late 19th to early 20th century, though not exactly sure, in the past I had assumed that manuals were "old" watches, but as new watches are still offered as such, there may be a reason other than just technology.

For everyday though, can't be an automatic.
Thank you for the nice write up and info.

I'm interested in getting a Tag heuer Grand Carrera, but I'm not sure which Calibre to get.
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Tags are great watches, and the Grand Carrera is really nice...my first automatic was a Tag 4000 that I got in '94 and wore for a long time, and is a nice part of my collection.
Good luck and let us know when u pick yours up!
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Looks like a nice watch. My wife has boxes of watches at home sometimes. Sometimes I'm scared to find out what they are worth.

When it comes to watches I'm totally clueless.

One of the boxes I have in the office today..

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Pretty good watch?
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Originally Posted by healthservices
When it comes to watches I'm totally clueless.

One of the boxes I have in the office today..

Pretty good watch?
What does ure wife doo???

Very, very nice box!!! one of the finest in the world actually for one of the finest movements in the world!!

When I got mine, I couldn't believe the detail in just this box alone, but it is certainly a statement, and quite useful tools, and made my rolex box look like cr*p, and I used to think it was soo cool!!

This is Officine Panerai, btw. I just love em!
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She is the purchasing agent for a jewelery store.


I doubt she ever brings home anything crappy.


Definitely a nice box and pretty watch and nicer than say a Breitling...

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I'm afraid to open the boxes sometimes when I see them lying around
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Originally Posted by healthservices
She is the purchasing agent for a jewelery store.


I doubt she ever brings home anything crappy.


Definitely a nice box and pretty watch and nicer than say a Breitling...

I'm afraid to open the boxes sometimes when I see them lying around
Not a bad job!

And Breitlings are ok too, I'm just not into them and wouldn't compare the movement to that of panerai...but this is a nice looking watch regardless...u need to get into watches, I'm sure u can enjoy nice discounts on some serious equiptment!
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I don't know if the price savings is that great, as they are still expensive with all discounts put in.

Of course that's from a person not into watches.


If you ever need anything pm me, my wife works with someone in the ny area everyday and ships back and forth to them regularly.
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Originally Posted by healthservices
I don't know if the price savings is that great, as they are still expensive with all discounts put in.

Of course that's from a person not into watches.


If you ever need anything pm me, my wife works with someone in the ny area everyday and ships back and forth to them regularly.
most appreciated for the kind offer!
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Got my eye on an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chrono.... its nearly xmas and think i need to treat myself!

Just need to be able to justify the $17,000 price tag!
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