IWC or Baume et Mercier?

[tuffer]

My boss has that one, seriously nice. If you travel at all then I would look in the airports as they have some older stock.

[Ikemi]

Excellent choice, 'tis a very nice piece!

Just to add to the suggestions, a couple of hundred quid more would see you in JLC Master Compressor Chrono territory, which incorporates a movement designed and built in-house by JLC ... It's the next watch on my 'to buy' list

[custardtart]

ehasler said:

Thanks Kris - I'll keep an eye out on those sites, although I have however managed to find one of these:



It's the Limited Edition Cousteau version, and is a bit more money, but I think I prefer it to the standard ones, so will be taking a look over the weekend!

There's a shop here in Sydney that has one and very nice it is too. Just try them on next to the latest as they do wear quite differently.

[custardtart]

throwing a few more in the mix... i'm ignoring price as you seem good enough already at justifying that!

[Ikemi]

Quinny said:

Ikemi said:

Excellent choice, 'tis a very nice piece!

Just to add to the suggestions, a couple of hundred quid more would see you in JLC Master Compressor Chrono territory, which incorporates a movement designed and built in-house by JLC ... It's the next watch on my 'to buy' list

One of these on TZ at the moment

If only I had the spare cash available for it now £3250ono is a good price ... Thanks for the heads up though Quinny! I need to wait a few more months

[Ikemi]

custardtart said:

throwing a few more in the mix... i'm ignoring price as you seem good enough already at justifying that!

WOW! That is almost enough to pull me away from wanting a JLC! How much do these retail for? I could only find a website that stated £9,100! Surely that can't be right, can it?

[tuffer]

Looking around in London today and there are plenty of old style IWC Aquatimers knocking about. Great looking watch.

[ehasler]

Where did you see them? I had a search around Canary Wharf, but could only find the new ones. Might head up to the West End tomorrow, so any pointers would be appreciated!

[tuffer]

Watches of Switzerland on Oxford Street and Bond Street.

[Ikemi]

For selection you can't beat Old Bond Street, Burlington Arcade and Harrods' Fine Watch Department

[ehasler]

tuffer said:

Watches of Switzerland on Oxford Street and Bond Street.

I was in both of these yesterday actually, and they only had the current range - no old style Titanium models around it seems unless you buy used.

But I've decided to go for the Cousteau limited edition - should be picking it up tomorrow

[tuffer]

Congratulations, I was in there this morning getting my Pilot Chrono fixed and didn't see any either, I must be losing it. Be sure to post some pics.

[Ikemi]

ehasler said:

But I've decided to go for the Cousteau limited edition - should be picking it up tomorrow

Congrats! Be sure to post some pics when it arrives!

[custardtart]

ehasler said:

tuffer said:

Watches of Switzerland on Oxford Street and Bond Street.

I was in both of these yesterday actually, and they only had the current range - no old style Titanium models around it seems unless you buy used.

But I've decided to go for the Cousteau limited edition - should be picking it up tomorrow

Where from? PM me the price so I can feel outraged at the cost of them over here

[ehasler]

Just picked it up - photos to come later, but I'm really chuffed as I've somehow managed to get number 0002 out of the 2500 made!

[tuffer]

Coooooooool

[ehasler]

And here are the pics - really happy with this one!

[custardtart]

Nah, wont suit you, clashes with your eyes mate!

Fortunately goes perfectly with my baby blues so will be happy to take it off you.

[Pommygranite]

ehasler said:

And here are the pics - really happy with this one!

Take it back - the day and date are wonky

Congratulations. Beautiful watch and never to be flipped.

[tuffer]

I am dissapointed, after seeing this I went straight over to the "Wrist Check 2010" thread and you haven't posted yet....get a grip that man!