james byron
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Tough decision Aqua Terra 2500 or 8500 movement?
I am now in the difficult decison territory... & need HELP...
Zoe found a 1967 seamaster chronograph, manual, she really liked the other day,
but i was n't sure about it's authenticity, nor its practicality as an everyday 1st watch for her 25th birthday???
So she has decided on an AT ladies automatic, mother of pearl (only ladies atuo currently). Great but..
I have been informed the new AT 8500 movement watch will be released in Australia in March 2009.
What to do?
Wait for the new watch or be happy with the old model... knowing full well the new movement is far superior,
and it appears there will be more choice with the faces, not that m.o.p. face is not good.
Does anyone know if the new AT will be released earlier anywhere else in the world?
Should I wait?
buy the current model?
Or buy the '67?
Hard... appreciate any input
James
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Tough decision Aqua Terra 2500 or 8500 movement?
I am now in the difficult decison territory... & need HELP... Zoe found a 1967 seamaster chronograph, manual, she really liked the other day, but i was n't sure about it's authenticity, nor its practicality as an everyday 1st watch for her 25th birthday??...
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I think the in house manufacture 8520/8521 to be in a league above the 2520. I think it's worth the wait, especially if she's got the watch but like the rest of us. I do think it will be quite a bit more expensive than the current AT, but I think it's wor...
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Thanks so much, Michael . . .
. . . this series of DeVilles was tastefully understated, and very much to my liking . . . warm regards, Art
I had a little photoshoot today...
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