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Hello guys,
I want to show you some pics of the now released A3
We made it in black an blue and you can find more information on our website.
It has a double domed sapphire but not as high domed as the A1
Available only with ETA 2824-2
The TIMETECHTALK code is also available for this model.




 



Last edited on Sat Sep 24th, 2011 04:31 am by Armida

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nice!

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Looks great, I really really like that blue one! Wow. Is the case the same a the Helson Sharkdiver? It looks similar but somehow you've made your A3 look cleaner. I live the dial of the A3!
Just when I thought I was ready to buy the A2 you thrown the A3 in the mix!!mistake.gif You guys are killing me!subtlelaugh.gif

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Man that looks sweet!!....what to do..what to do whichone.gif

Am I to assume that the case back is the same as the A1..with the lotus flower and each one is individually numbered??

...and the TimeTechTalk coupon code..thats $100 off....oh boy!!....I may be pulling the trigger now

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love the blue dial,blue bezel combo Chris!...I have been waiting on this color combo,and placed my order!ThumbsUp02.gif

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wow!!
Chris you this bad boy...

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Thanks for the comments. thankyou.gif

The case is not a Shark Diver case but the same as Artego Seaking
Caseback is numbered and with lotus flower.
 
This watch is and feels solid
Including  bracelet almost 300g


 

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Very nice watch !
Massive case and bracelet and clean dial again.ThumbsUp02.gif

The blue one looks very good.


Great job Chris ! bravo.gif

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Man this one is so tempting. I need to move some watches to make room for another Armida!:)

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I have a blue dial arriving tomorrow,and will post pics.happy guy.gif

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Looking forward to your pics Oscar ! cool.gif

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Awesome watch, they just keep getting better!

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even on a dark,wet day...the A3 shines imho...review to follow asap,but my 1st impressions are simply Awesome!happy guy.gif

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Congrats Oscar !

Looks really awesome. wowzer.gif

I love that blue dial.

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exc-hulk wrote: Congrats Oscar !

Looks really awesome. wowzer.gif

I love that blue dial.
TY Phil...the shade of blue is awesome on this hefty diver...the fit$finish is very well done...true half link bracelet with machined divers extension,and the blue lume is outstanding!ThumbsUp02.gif

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Man it's hot!! Thank you Oscar, can't wait to see more pics.
Since you owned a Shark Diver, can you say it wears about the same? Size seems similar.
I love this blue and the dial too.

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Brice,I would say the A3 wears a bit larger,and is definitely heftier at 290 grams(on bracelet)...also they are not the same watch,the A3 is totally different.
....The double domed saph,as with every Armida is outstanding,bezel action is crisp and exact...it is 46mm,18mm thick,and nearly 52mm lug to lug.The bracelet sizes easily and uses thick lug screws...and once again.the color is awesome imho.





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Those are beauties!bravo.gif

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Thanks Oscar, I personally prefer it to the Shark Diver ( a fine watch by the way) but am thinking it may wear too big for me though if it wears larger than the SD

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Oscar you sir are a no good enabler!
One wrist shot is all it took and I just had to go buy a blue A3 thumbsup.gif


Can't wait to get that big blue wall clock on my wrist! subtlelaugh.gif


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OldeCrow wrote: Oscar you sir are a no good enabler!
One wrist shot is all it took and I just had to go buy a blue A3 thumbsup.gif


Can't wait to get that big blue wall clock on my wrist! subtlelaugh.gif


I know you will enjoy it Chris...hard to pass up,even without the 3T discount imo...I put mine on a Heroic18 strap today,and the weight of the A3 dropped to 188 grams, from 290gr...that should give you an idea of how well made,and hefty the bracelet is.ThumbsUp02.gif

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Man you are killing me Oscar :) gonna have to try one with your pics:) just worried about size but that blue is super cool

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nice...

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I sure Do Like That Blue!!!or,....The Black,I'll Figure something out.ThumbsUp02.gif

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That blue is STUNNING......I have a weakness for blue dials.

I was getting ready to pull the trigger on an A1, and now I see this.  I am getting a headache.  UGH

AWESOME watch !!!!

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just ordered A3 black :)

I like to see more compare pics of A3 versus A4

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I have my black A3 for 2 weeks and have to say it is perfect! Tried on leather vintage tan strap, on the polished mesh 24/20 and now I have it on the bracelet just for a try :)

I was considering also A4 or A2, because I also like 22mm lugs... but I prefer domed crystal... dont like reflections of the flat glass...


Accuracy like my A1 - uncommon! Very very accurate, much better than my other watch with COSC! It makes 2-3 sec daily, like A1... Bravoo Chris!

Really perfect in every detail... amazing lume, nice and perfect crown, dial and hands are the best on the market regarding how easy is to see and read it.

will see which strap will be the best option for me, it will be probably mesh or leather, because the bracelet is too heavy, like 24/24mm and 5mm thick solid bracelet :)

The original Armida signed "isofrane style" band I dont like too much, but it is so so comfortable, robust, light and soft strap! Actually dont understand why people take expansive isofrane when this OEM strap is the same quality IMO. But I never have an isofrane indeed. And dont like "isofrane boom"... I consider other rubber straps more atractive :)

I have noticed just one minus regarding caseback - sharp ring edge where touch the wrist. I like the caseback 0.5mm thinner with smooth surface without sharp edge. I like structured casebacks and this one A3 is really cool, but the last part/ring stick up uselessly. An antimagnetics characteristic is the reason maybe. The owners know what Im talking about :) I am considering to cut it off by my watchmaker. All it needs is to make this sharp edge curved, just 0.1 - 0.2mm cut off from the edge :)

Last edited on Sun Dec 4th, 2011 11:52 am by vrcan

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After days of wearing I realized that edge on caseback is not problem at all..

it is FANTASTIC watch!!!

accurate less than 2sec...

highly recomended

thank you Chris!

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Heh, I wear it every day and I NEVER adjusted the accuracy. Just with night position. It make +1 sec when it rest on the crown up position. And -1 sec with glass up.
Amazing.... I am every day just within +- 1 sec...

Chris, I like to know if is it top grade eta adjusted in 5 positions, or normal eta witj 2 position adjustements. Anyway it doesnt metter because it is ARMIDA and both my armidas are better then my cosc watches (rolex sub, breitlings...). Maybe just a coincidence :)


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