Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/11/18
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dark-tan leather wristband. The gold bracelet just doesn't work for me.
Douglas
Rob McClure wrote:
> Rei,
>
> I agree about the tacky Bond tie-ins but love the looks of the "Bond"
> Seamaster Pro, especially the bracelet and blue dial face with subtle
> wave pattern. Of course the Moonwatch is a bit commercial, too, even
> if was the first watch worn on the Moon. I marvel at the quality,
> feel and appearance of Omegas -- much like that of Leicas (to stay
> somewhat on topic).
>
> Rob McClure
>
> On Nov 17, 2006, at 8:45 PM, Rei Shinozuka wrote:
>
>> You luggers indoctrinated me to buy the speedmaster years ago.
>> Day-date model, which is an automatic. I find Omegas elegant,
>> despite the crassness of 007 product placement (don't they recall
>> Bond wore a rolex oyster perpetual?)
>> On Fri, 17 nov 2006 8:31 pm, Rob McClure wrote:
>>> A quick look at any decent jeweler or even your local Sam's Club or
>>> the auction sites will reveal scores of Omegas, Tags, Brietlings,
>>> Tissot , etc.with Swiss automatic or manual movements. Admittedly
>>> this is a small portion of the total watch market, but a thriving
>>> one nonetheless. BTW, I love my Omega Speedmaster Pro ("Moonwatch").
>>>
>>> Rob McClure
>>
>
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