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KenC Admin 
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I've been toying with the idea of getting one of the beige dial Binncle's...anybody got one? Comments? |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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I've been thinking about it myself. Crazy low price and the pics I've seen makes it look real good. Something else always seems to come along though. LOL :D |
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KenC Admin
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Skipdawg wrote: I've been thinking about it myself. Crazy low price and the pics I've seen makes it look real good. Something else always seems to come along though. LOL :D In your case, Your Dawgginess, (my new title for you as a moderator)...EVERYTHING else comes along!  |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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I have thought about these too. Crazy low price. didn't Nabco or someone have one. Supposed to be impressive for the price. The only thing stepping me is I don't want another watch with "SWISS MOVT" on the dial. I am hung up on that at the moment... |
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steve6387 3T WIS 
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Hi Ken, The Binnacle was my intro into auto divers. I say go for it. One of the best bangs-for-the-buck going, IMO. The specs and build quality far surpasses the pricepoint. It's still using an ETA 2824-2 mov't, correct? Highlights. The dial and broadsword hands are a great combo. Legibility is good. +11 seconds out of the box and it's still that way today. Sapphire crystal. The weight of the watch is significant for a 39mm piece and it wears well. The bracelet is a HUGE plus for this watch. Very solid with plenty of adjustments. Screwed links instead of push pins is a nice detail. It's a tough watch with little to no rattle and slop. Cons: The lume is average to a little below average, IMO. Also, I don't like the cream colored dial, but that is a personal preference. I wish the bracelet was uniform in it's finish. The center links are polished. If you wear it often enough, the paint on the bezel markings will start to wear. I'm actually thinking about sending mine out to have some custom work done (case and bracelet refinishing and a lume job). If I can find a pic, I'll try to post it for you. --Steve Last edited on Wed Apr 2nd, 2008 11:21 am by steve6387 |
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max 3T WIS 
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I have a Binnacle but it is the black face model. Here is a pic of mine in case you havent seen it.   There is just sooooo much right about this watch. I would just be adding to what everyone else said positive about it. Funny, when I first got it I wasnt too happy with it but it is now one of my favorite watches. Got one of Freds Corsairs and SeaSharks aslo and lusting for a GlobeMaster but its a little too pricey for me right now. A great buy. |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Ooops.. just bought one!!  |
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max 3T WIS
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You done did good. Here is another pic I found on my HD. I didnt take this one.  |
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KenC Admin
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Paxman wrote: Ooops.. just bought one!! Ooops...me too! Not sure about the beige dial, but at that price, I can mod it! |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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just remember Bernhardt Instruments and Bernhardt Watch are no longer the same company......you could have bought the Avier on JTV with stretch pay in choice of 3 dial colors in a radiant (slightly different dial) as minehand6.gif Attachment: Picture 009.jpg (Downloaded 70 times) |
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KenC Admin
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oagaspar wrote: just remember Bernhardt Instruments and Bernhardt Watch are no longer the same company......you could have bought the Avier on JTV with stretch pay in choice of 3 dial colors in a radiant (slightly different dial) as minehand6.gif Yes...I know the partners had some sort of falling out and the "Instruments" company was dissolved and Fred started up the new company...I figured at the price on this watch (@ $199 + $10 S&H) I couldn't go wrong! I have never "modded" a watch before...so if I don't like the dial (I love the case, bezel and bracelet) that this would be a good one to do it on. |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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$199. is a good price but remember the watch is just pushing 40mm so by today's dive watch standards it would be considered small and harder to sell imhowatch2.gif |
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KenC Admin
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True...but the # of watches I sell is negligible, and the 38mm to 42mm is my ideal size. There are larger one I have that I love such as my ORSA watches, and some smaller ones that are nice like my original Airman and my ZENO Explorer. It still amazes me that MY ENZO and STOWA, without the crowns are as small as they are. ...and, it's a good way for me to try out the company! |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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KenC wrote: True...but the # of watches I sell is negligible, and the 38mm to 42mm is my ideal size. There are larger one I have that I love such as my ORSA watches, and some smaller ones that are nice like my original Airman and my ZENO Explorer. It still amazes me that MY ENZO and STOWA, without the crowns are as small as they are. I am in the the same boat as Ken... But I actually likethe cream dial! I have heard so many good things about these watches and my curiosity is high... And the price is right!! |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Paxman wrote: wait a minute Pax...aren't you the guy who always says it's a bit too small for my taste(38-40mm):D KenC wrote:True...but the # of watches I sell is negligible, and the 38mm to 42mm is my ideal size. There are larger one I have that I love such as my ORSA watches, and some smaller ones that are nice like my original Airman and my ZENO Explorer. It still amazes me that MY ENZO and STOWA, without the crowns are as small as they are. |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote: Paxman wrote: You know it buddy... my actual cut off is about 39 or 39.5. Believe it or not I am starting to enjoy smaller watches more... must be my increased vitality now that I've started taking Enzyte!!goofy Plus I need something to hold me over while I wait for Basel to end...  |
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mcwright Admin 
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Ah, what a difference a few weeks makes. I post this and it was bye, bye..... coyote2.gif Ken, Pax, Fred was offering (and may still be) this watch for $199 shipped on PMWF about 10 days ago. |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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mcwright wrote: Ah, what a difference a few weeks makes. I post this and it was bye, bye..... coyote2.gif Mike ....you should know by now only a few read all the posts everyday like me!:D:D |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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mcwright wrote: Ah, what a difference a few weeks makes. I post this and it was bye, bye..... coyote2.gif It's all in the timing brother!! And I paid for shipping!! |
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mcwright Admin
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Oscar, U just like Ken and Pax better than me. BTW, Fred is offering a free strap with purchase now. |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote: mcwright wrote:Ah, what a difference a few weeks makes. I post this and it was bye, bye..... coyote2.gif Hey... I read entire threads man... not just the most recent post. I'm hungering for a watch and look what popped up... :P |
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steve6387 3T WIS
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KenC wrote: True...but the # of watches I sell is negligible, and the 38mm to 42mm is my ideal size. There are larger one I have that I love such as my ORSA watches, and some smaller ones that are nice like my original Airman and my ZENO Explorer. It still amazes me that MY ENZO and STOWA, without the crowns are as small as they are. hehe. The difference between the Enzo and Binnacle may be only 3mm as far as the diameter goes, but as far as weight and overall profile .... It's night and day. |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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personally I would pick up one of the original Bernhardt Instruments as the dial work appeals to me more as well as the owner back then:D....on any given day you can find a half a dozen of these watches on the secondary sales forums ....why? |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote: personally I would pick up one of the original Bernhardt Instruments as the dial work appeals to me more as well as the owner back then:D....on any given day you can find a half a dozen of these watches on the secondary sales forums ....why? Didn't the old Binnacle have a different bezel? I think the old bezel which is the same as the one used on the Sea Shark bothered me...face4.gif |
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max 3T WIS
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Paxman wrote: oagaspar wrote:personally I would pick up one of the original Bernhardt Instruments as the dial work appeals to me more as well as the owner back then:D....on any given day you can find a half a dozen of these watches on the secondary sales forums ....why? Last edited on Wed Apr 2nd, 2008 04:45 pm by max |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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max wrote: Paxman wrote:oagaspar wrote:personally I would pick up one of the original Bernhardt Instruments as the dial work appeals to me more as well as the owner back then:D....on any given day you can find a half a dozen of these watches on the secondary sales forums ....why? Thanks Max... that's what I was thinking of... |
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KenC Admin
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steve6387 wrote: KenC wrote:True...but the # of watches I sell is negligible, and the 38mm to 42mm is my ideal size. There are larger one I have that I love such as my ORSA watches, and some smaller ones that are nice like my original Airman and my ZENO Explorer. It still amazes me that MY ENZO and STOWA, without the crowns are as small as they are. THAT is why it amazes me!!! |
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KenC Admin
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Okay, now that everyone has kicked my ass coyote2.gif for buying this watch, let me say: 1) While I may not read 100% of the posts, I damn well read close to it. cool10.gif 2) I posted this thread for info, and not getting much, I made a decision. cat28.gif 3) Thanks to all who participated AFTER the purchase...  4) I looked for pre-owned on several of the forums and ebay...and did not find the one for less than $275 (I know...now there will be 100 of them)  5) My bad...I guess I'll have to start piling on all of the Invicta purchases...  |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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KenC wrote: Okay, now that everyone has kicked my ass coyote2.gif for buying this watch, let me say: Relax brotha... I think they are going to be nice!! I'm headed down the same path as you Ken but I don't feel like I got my ass kicked. My stupidity may render me oblivious... |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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I think you made a good buy there. Right now or after Basel it may be hard to get the movement for around that price. LOL ;) And if you Mod it I can't wait to see what ya do. I would grab one and may later if there are any left but I'm going in to many directions right now. Like a dog chasing his tail I'm a Dawg chasing watches. LOL :D Before the prices go through the roof. LOL :D |
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mcwright Admin
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oagaspar wrote: personally I would pick up one of the original Bernhardt Instruments as the dial work appeals to me more as well as the owner back then:D....on any given day you can find a half a dozen of these watches on the secondary sales forums ....why? A half dozen on any given day? I don't think so. That just isn't the case unless you count Fred's posts (your buddy). And based on that, all SEIKO watches could be considered risky as there are dozens of them on sale every day. In fact there are a lot of watches on sale every day. A lot of very high end brands and names. So, being on a sales forum trade corner doesn't mean a watch is crap. IF so, then all of my Steinharts are crap, etc., etc., etc., etc. |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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Hey guys, I do own one of these and I really like it, the Beige dial is kinda cool, definetly different...here's a pic BTW, just back from my 8 days in Europe, hit 5 cities, unfortuneatly all business, my boss didn't let me stop....so the million dollar/euro question....didn't get to Basel, was close but didn't have time The good news is my boss said if we hit all our numbers this year he will pay for a week for my wife and I next year...more good new, should be a "slam dunk" Attachment: IMG_8527.JPG (Downloaded 42 times) |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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I'm not talking Bernhardt Instruments but Bernhardt Watch versions(Seasharks etc) seem to pop up on quite a few sales forums including right here ....maybe it was a stretch of them at one time but they seem to turn over :?...and no one said nor implied any risk ...they are probably a nice daily wearer at $199. ....my preference would still be an original Bernhardt Instruments which are no longer made and still seem to hold some value although they sold for morehand6.gif... comparing a small company who makes small quantities like this to Seiko or any other large manufacturer is a stretch to me :D |
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KenC Admin
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Guys, relax. I am happy with my purchase. I was just being a little sarcastic and a little facetious. I guess the humor didn't come off as intended...at any rate, this may or may not be my 1st mod project, but, in spite of the dial, I got the case, bracelet and movement I wanted! I'm a happy camper! |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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I think you guy's made a good buy and will be happyhand6.gif |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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KenC wrote: Guys, relax. I am happy with my purchase. I was just being a little sarcastic and a little facetious. I guess the humor didn't come off as intended...at any rate, this may or may not be my 1st mod project, but, in spite of the dial, I got the case, bracelet and movement I wanted! I'm a happy camper! You did not fool me I saw right through ya, and you should not have eaten that for lunch. My my my. LOL :D |
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mcwright Admin
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oagaspar wrote: I'm not talking Bernhardt Instruments but Bernhardt Watch versions(Seasharks etc) seem to pop up on quite a few sales forums including right here ....maybe it was a stretch of them at one time but they seem to turn over :?...and no one said nor implied any risk ...they are probably a nice daily wearer at $199. ....my preference would still be an original Bernhardt Instruments which are no longer made and still seem to hold some value although they sold for morehand6.gif... comparing a small company who makes small quantities like this to Seiko or any other large manufacturer is a stretch to me :D There is an implied something in your asking "Why"!! Be it risk or whatever, not being liked, etc. Seasharks would certainly pop up more often as it is a watch many forum followers might try based on the price. Then move it to get something else. It happens every day with Miyota based watches under $200. As for Seiko's size, maybe I should have said Stowa or whatever. There ALWAYS is something on sale on sales corners. And, if a lot of guys buy a Seashark, you can bet the bank some of them will be on the sales corner in a few months or less. |
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