# Watch Crew: What to buy? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 23, 2007, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295 "2007-08-23T08:38:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 67
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2013, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1321 "2013-01-16T20:20:48Z")
> [@oneslowdsm](#): > > I was just given a 2000 Citizen Stars and Stripes watch. I am thinking it is a eco-drive? Nice looking watch though. I have never really been in to watches or worn them so I am thinking about selling it. Just not sure where to even start as far as price is concerened. Like this one? [http://www.ebay.com/itm/CITIZEN-PROMASTER-STARS-STRIPES-MENS-WATCH-ALARM-CHRO-AMERICA-CUP-2000-JAPAN-/330842962845?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item4d07c6fb9d](http://www.ebay.com/itm/CITIZEN-PROMASTER-STARS-STRIPES-MENS-WATCH-ALARM-CHRO-AMERICA-CUP-2000-JAPAN-/330842962845?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item4d07c6fb9d) ---
**Author:** ![oneslowdsm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8491ac/32.png) [@oneslowdsm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/oneslowdsm)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1322 "2013-01-17T10:43:35Z")
> [@BigRon](#): > > Like this one? > [http://www.ebay.com/itm/CITIZEN-PROMASTER-STARS-STRIPES-MENS-WATCH-ALARM-CHRO-AMERICA-CUP-2000-JAPAN-/330842962845?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item4d07c6fb9d](http://www.ebay.com/itm/CITIZEN-PROMASTER-STARS-STRIPES-MENS-WATCH-ALARM-CHRO-AMERICA-CUP-2000-JAPAN-/330842962845?pt=Wristwatches&hash=item4d07c6fb9d) Yes except mine is silver instead of black. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1323 "2013-01-17T13:07:57Z")
well turns out the “automatic” i bought ended up being a swiss quartz movement early model u-boat. the seller was very remoseful and sent me a full refund and ended up giving me the watch for a price i couldnt refuse… :tup: to beck for answering all my questions so quick here is a shot of it from today ![http://24.media.tumblr.com/b3efa563b7cf3a285c40c99998fe0cff/tumblr_mgs3g4zDSx1qf3hxno1_1280.jpg](http://24.media.tumblr.com/b3efa563b7cf3a285c40c99998fe0cff/tumblr_mgs3g4zDSx1qf3hxno1_1280.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1324 "2013-01-17T13:15:36Z")
That looks great. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1325 "2013-01-17T13:15:52Z")
wow, you’re lucky to have bought from someone so honest. When I first started reading that I was hoping your didn’t get hosed. Glad it all worked out. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1326 "2013-01-17T13:30:14Z")
yeah trust me i feel VERY lucky to have purchased it from a stand up guy…i seriously sent him a pic of the movement and within 10 min had a full paypal refund thanks Geoff ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1327 "2013-01-17T13:32:32Z")
Congrats Walker. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1328 "2013-01-17T13:47:40Z")
how do you send a picture of movement? ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1329 "2013-01-17T13:50:26Z")
where did this conversation happen? on FB? ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1330 "2013-01-17T13:55:59Z")
> [@newman](#): > > how do you send a picture of movement? not sure if srs > [@bing](#): > > where did this conversation happen? on FB? email/text/telephone ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1331 "2013-01-17T16:34:16Z")
It does look phenomenal. Now that I’m looking at a much clearer picture, I can say with almost certainty that is not a replica. Especially because you can tell the markings/numbers aren’t printed on, but rather over-layed on. Gorgeous piece and I’m jealous of the price. Let me know when you want to sell it. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2013, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1332 "2013-01-17T17:20:01Z")
thanks again mr. beck :tup: ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2013, 5:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1333 "2013-01-18T05:03:26Z")
Looks good except…Tan \> Black. \<3 🕶 ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2013, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1334 "2013-01-23T18:17:35Z")
took a friend to my guy in Grimsby to pick up a Breitling Flying B Jump Hour: ![http://www.bings.ca/images/misc/Other/Watches/Breitling%20Flying%20b.JPG](http://www.bings.ca/images/misc/Other/Watches/Breitling%20Flying%20b.JPG) not my style at all but a nice piece. These things MSRP for $14,500 or so in Canada (Breitling is overpriced up here) and he picked it up brand new with all papers and warranty for $9k off that 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2013, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1335 "2013-01-24T08:58:22Z")
Probably because it’s heinous. Breitlings as of late are getting very “meh” with me. Half their stuff is ghetto fabulous. ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2013, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1336 "2013-01-24T09:34:20Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > Probably because it’s heinous. > > Breitlings as of late are getting very “meh” with me. Half their stuff is ghetto fabulous. Sad, but true. Breitling used to be one of my favorite brands. I do like this release from SIHH though. ![http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/trans38b.JPG](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/1/6/161b660c2ff6b869f50248a316ac577db821c7e9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2013, 9:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1337 "2013-01-24T09:47:53Z")
navitmer world is still one of my favorites, ![http://www.breitlingwings.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/breitling_navitimer_world.jpeg](http://www.breitlingwings.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/breitling_navitimer_world.jpeg) I agree for the most part though, I see them in the case at the jewelry store more often than I care to, and I really don’t care for many of them. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2013, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1338 "2013-01-24T09:50:25Z")
> [@EvoMR](#): > > Sad, but true. Breitling used to be one of my favorite brands. I do like this release from SIHH though. > > ![http://people.timezone.com/jmerino/trans38b.JPG](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/1/6/161b660c2ff6b869f50248a316ac577db821c7e9.jpeg) I’d love to pick up a titanium avenger chrono seawolf. I really liked my steelfish when I had it. Now it seems like everything is blingy, chromey and all the brothers think its the hizz-nay. ---------- Post added at 12:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:48 PM ---------- I still can’t get over how heinous that square-faced breitling is. For the same money he could’ve picked up a gently used Milgauss. It’s sad that Canadians have a really horrible taste for style in wristwear. ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2013, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1339 "2013-01-24T09:57:46Z")
There are a ton of watches I would prefer at that price point over that Breitling. All sorts of IWC, Panerai, JLC, GO etc can be had for sub $5k. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2013, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1340 "2013-01-24T12:02:01Z")
> [@EvoMR](#): > > There are a ton of watches I would prefer at that price point over that Breitling. All sorts of IWC, Panerai, JLC, GO etc can be had for sub $5k. this was over $5k but I feel you. It could have been had on ebay for less but breitling are more expensive in Canada due to a monopoly on distribution. > [@Beck](#): > > It’s sad that Canadians have a really horrible taste for style in wristwear. i think that is pretty unnecessary coming from a Subaru owner 😉 [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=66) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=68)