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jackrinse 3T WIS
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Hello all I have a growing interest in watches and would like to ask for some advice. I have recently sold a Dubey & Schaldenbrand which I eventually found a little too showy. I also recently sold a Breitling Navitimer World with Champagne face which I loved but needed to raise some funds. I have been looking at Zeno, Revue Thommen and Davosa and wonder if these brands are worth looking at as a budget option as funds are low and I have no watch. I have seen some on Ebay but I know so little I am reluctant to buy just yet. Any advice please? Last edited on Mon Mar 17th, 2008 11:34 pm by jackrinse |
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KenC Admin 
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Welcome to 3T...and the answer is yes! You might want to pick out a few watches you are interested in and post them. I'm sure that we have either owned them in the past or have experience with them! |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Hello and welcome to 3T. ;) And yea what Ken said. :cool: |
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jackrinse 3T WIS
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Hi KenC Thanks for the quick reply. I am at the start of my journey with this so there are lots of interesting models to me. I am really needing to buy "cheap" and get a bargain as I want to buy something that I will be happy with and try to keep the price around $500. I am keeping an eye on Ebay in Australia where I will hopefully be able to put any good advice to good use. I will keep my eys open for pics, are there any threads on jere that will help with pics? |
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Chick Hazzard 3T WIS 
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Welcome... As an owner of both a Davosa and two Zenos, I am sure that you will find a great watch to fit your budget. |
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jackrinse 3T WIS
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Hi Chick Hazard Any chance I can see yours? I wont rephrase that as I am sure you know what I mean! |
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Chick Hazzard 3T WIS
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 Sorry for the crappy pic, but it was a quick and dirty. Davosa Outback Auto 48mm ETA 2824 Zeno Pilot Carre 43 mm Unitas 6498 Zeno Retro 44mm ETA Quartz |
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jackrinse 3T WIS
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Thanks for that. I think the watch on the right will be closest to what I am looking for. Do these things come along on the used market very often? |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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You can go through most any board on the forum and find pics. The search feature is good too. But you can start with these 3 boards and find allot of pics from members. ;) Daily Wrist Check Image Gallery Watch News and Reviews |
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Chick Hazzard 3T WIS
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Marc at Island Watch has the GMT version. http://www.longislandwatch.com/Zeno/Zeno-Watches_1.htm Chrono Quartz on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ZENO-WATCH-BASEL-mens-Retro-Tre-CHRONO-6302-NEW_W0QQitemZ230232208121QQihZ013QQcategoryZ31387QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem This guy on ebay usually has them. http://stores.ebay.com/MacArthurs |
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IanM 3T WIS 
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Hey jackrinse! Welcome to this fun and friendly place! As you can already see - there are some fantastic characters here who really know their stuff, and who will happily assist whenever possible. That Zeno retro looks the business. Found one similar here at: http://cgi.ebay.com/Swiss-Made-Zeno-Watch-Basel-Mens-Pilot-Retro-Automatic_W0QQitemZ320227894352QQihZ011QQcategoryZ111652QQtcZphotoQQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I have no experience with the seller, but the business name hasn't appeared on any "never buy from here" lists that I am aware of... and his shipping price is like a first-class airfare! The one I have directed you to is a 40mm which is 43mm with the crown - not the same model as chickhazzard's Zeno Pilot? Anyway - good luck with your search, have fun on the site and welcome from sunny Western Australia  And chick - those are some nice lookin' Zeno's! Cheers - IanM |
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jackrinse 3T WIS
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Wow there are really a lot of affordable options available, I had no idea. Thank you all for your helpful advice and links. Keep em comin if you have more. Cheers |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Wow!! I'm late to the party so I'll just welcome you to 3T. And I must tell you I have used both eBay vendors mentioned above with no issues other than paying some customs here in the U.S. Welcome!! |
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KenC Admin
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Scour the sales forum, post WTB (Wanted to Buy) and then check out the seller thoroughly...there are some fantastic bargains in the secondary (preowned) market. Many guys buy watches, rarely wear it, get bored and 'flip" it at a substantial loss. Many of us buy that way and we know many of the sellers...do not hesitate to ask. |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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KenC wrote: Scour the sales forum, post WTB (Wanted to Buy) and then check out the seller thoroughly...there are some fantastic bargains in the secondary (preowned) market. Many guys buy watches, rarely wear it, get bored and 'flip" it at a substantial loss. Yea I've aquired at least a third if not more of my collection this way. Not a bad way to get good deals on watches at all. ;) |
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teddyhanna Guest
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Well Jack there is nothing more I can to this conversation, because the afore members that posted headed of me have already given you outstanding advise, but I will add, I have owned a Zeno and I was very happy with it, of course I flipped it.. Hey Welcome to 3T and glad to have you......yourock.gifLast edited on Wed Mar 19th, 2008 10:44 pm by |
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jackrinse 3T WIS
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Ok guys, I think I have found the watch I would like. Of course it is way way over budget but that is the story of my life. The watch is: ZENO Pilot Oversized XL-Flieger-Chronograph. “Tri-Compax Classic Power Reserve.” So now I need to find a second hand hand watch like this one to get close to budget. What do you guys reckon? any chance? I think retail is about $2000.00?????? Attachment: 8557tvdprrw_front.jpg (Downloaded 12 times) |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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This will give you a good idea on the prices. http://www.zenowatchbasel.com/poversized.htm You could contact our very own IW (Marc) here on the forum who is the owner of Island Watch and see if he can find a good price for you on the model(s) you like. Zeno are very nice watches. I have 3 so far and I'm looking at a few others for down the road too. Might even take a look at what Marc has in stock now. Just click on his banner under the 3T Friends to the left of the forum. ;) |
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