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Re: moonwatch & advice for newbie
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: 1. can i get a new moonwatch with the old 'rolex style' band? i have hairy arms i have heard this can be a problem w/ old style band?

The new bracelet doesn't pull my arm hairs.

: 2. can i get the watch w/ some other style
: bezel besides 'tachymeter' -what the he__ is
: this for anyway? cant drive/fly and look at
: your watch at the same time eh?

I don't think it comes with any other bezel

: 3. i travel in asia a lot. currently i am
: making my way through the indonesian island
: chain. does anyone know of where i can get a
: cut rate price in asia from authorized
: dealer (BKK/HKG?). i have found even in
: 'duty free' countries -still cheaper to buy
: in USA. should i buy off the net?

I would recommend an authorized dealer

: 4. any idea what my cartier is worth. i just
: replaced the crystal, case has mild wear on
: the edges, new band (non cartier), have orig
: box. watch is about 15 yrs old?

I have no idea

: * i fear the only way i can afford the
: moonwatch (esp w/ sapphire back) is on the
: grey market. i am ok with the company wty
: but i MUST have the serial intact.

You could try some dealers some can give you about 30-35% off

Just my $.02

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