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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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So I know most of us WIS don't stay idle long.... and I was wondering if any of you had already purchased (not received but bought/paid for) a watch this year? I'll start... I did buy a ZIXEN the 30th that will land tuesday hopefully but Yesterday Jan 1, I did buy a watch from a fellow forum member... THE FIRST WATCH of 2011  I'll let it be a surprise, though some of you may guess as I am a fan of their watchesdancing.gif.... It won't be here until late this week or even early next week I am guessing. It was unexpected but an opportunity presented itself and it will be my (early) Bonus present to myself I also bought one today, a planned affordable purchase, a Sub homage from Hager Watch Company, the pre-order started today and I'd been waiting for it... watches are due in April. I liked the style and always wanted one but never found an affordable one I liked I guess. This one is only $210 shipped. After talking to Pete a few times, I decided to go ahead. ad yesa it does NOT have a swiss mvt but does not pretend to do so.  Your turn...  |
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stew77 Admin 
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Well Brice..........Looks like you are keeping your rapid WIS acquisition pace in full effect as we roll into the new year amigo!!!! ....the common man simply cannot keep up!!!  Looks like you are starting 2011 off right with a strong trifecta to boot!!! Can't wait to see your Zixen (have been tempted by many in that lineup), your 2nd purchased on Jan 1st...hmmm...Omega, Anonimo, Doxa, or something else...can't wait to check it out...and then this Hager homage (a complete new one to me, but definitely a great "check-it-out" price! I only have preorders from Benarus and Bali Ha'i that await as the new year begins. ...and by the way, can't wait to see your WIS 2010 (even if some came and went) if you can keep them all straight!!!  |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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Not any watch for me yet...I wait for the right opportunity... Hmmm, well, didn't see this Hager before but looked on it and the TY2806 mvt is a Sea-Gull ST16... Apparently a Japanese inspired mvt made by the Chineses. This is the mvt you find in the Alpha watches. This Hager Commando is most likely fully made in China and not better than an Alpha: Not for me, I prefer to save my buks. Also: Why the bezel's lume-dot never align with the top marker, even on them site? http://www.hagerwatches.com/ I must say that the video(specialy the music) gave me a blastfart.gif Sorry Brice: Just giving my opinion... |
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mario 3T WIS 
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Indeed a great video...very Bruckheimer-esque... |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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mario wrote:Indeed a great video...very Bruckheimer-esque... I was meaning that the video made me laugh...That was way too far gone for not so much, to say it like that |
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mario 3T WIS
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LOL it was all out of sarcasm in reference to the truly amazing music. By the way, I have a steinhart ocean 1 on the way. Ordered it on the 25th of December, but after ordering it I realized that they are on vacation until the 10th of January...so the watch won't get out until the 11th  |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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I see... There's a lot of watch for the $ in those Steinhart and Debaufré, Mario: I have one Stein. pilot myself  |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Well, nothing yet for 2011 but here's the last one I got in 2010. My Seiko Diver, an all black SKZ285K1. Here are some quick shots   |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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 Congrats Jeff, it looks awesome! A little more Sushi in your awesome collection!bigrustypig wrote: Well, nothing yet for 2011 but here's the last one I got in 2010. My Seiko Diver, an all black SKZ285K1. Here are some quick shots |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Yeah the video is funny... Congrats on the STeinhart, I have one as well and it is an awesome piece! Big bang for the buck for sure! I am looking to add the GMT Ocean1 to my collection actually in the near future. Which one did you get, the regular Ocean 1 blakc bezel? Post pics whenyou get it pleas. mario wrote: LOL it was all out of sarcasm in reference to the truly amazing music. |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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 Ah ah! I always love to read your posts, you crack me up! And I can always use a good laugh! My friend, you do not have to be sorry for sharing your opinion, I’d rather you be honest (while remaining courteous as you did) and it really does not bother me. We don’t have to agree on all watches and manufacturers etc… I like that style a lot and wanted one but did not want to spend 500 or even 1000 dollars for a MKII for example. Not this type watch anyway, nothing wrong with them… Just not what I want to spend a lot of $ on at this point. Also I have held the Alpha sub and was disappointed in its overall feel and quality, looks up close was not up to par for me. I have hope this one will be of higher build quality with a better case/caseback finish, nice applied indices… The specs are ok by me for the $ though it is a bit more than the Alpha, I grant you that. I have owned Sea-Gull mvt based wathces and had no issues myself though I am sure I could find horror stories on some of them. I had a Parnis wich had a sea Gull mvt which ran real nicely and looked ok as well. One of my colleagues own the Alpha Mil Sub, and while the finish is not real nice up close, the watch has been good to him and the mvt has been running +12 he says… anyways we’ll see. I hope the next Hager prototypes coming up have a better alignment. Some things still need to be worked obviously but I am looking forward to seeing it. Hammerfjord wrote:
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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 and Look who's talking? Shall I refer you to Mark’s 2010 look back thread J where you posted all those wonderful timepieces you acquired last year, no common man watch shopping spree for sure! I got dizzy just looking at all those pictures, it kept going and going and going… All joking aside, the Zinex was a 2010 purchase technically J and part of my watch fund from sales I did towards the end of the year. It was a planned purchase, I can’t wait to see it and hope I’ll.. ahem.. bond… with it right away as I have been wanting this one and have high expectations J The first purchase of 2011 is one of those brands you mentioned, al good guesses J The Hager is something different for me, new style to my collection I have been wanting to try one but at a budget for now to ensure I’d like it. This one was also part of watch fund and expected purchase after talking to the owner a few times last year. I haven’t had time to work on the 2010 thread, too much work getting all those pics together and I also lost almost all the pics from the watches I flipped and had moved to a combined album. I’ll try and work on it tonight J Cheers Brice stew77 wrote: Well Brice..........Looks like you are keeping your rapid WIS acquisition pace in full effect as we roll into the new year amigo!!!! |
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ceebee 3T WIS 
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Yep, last night. Bought the Resco Patriot. |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Nice, big congrats on the new diver! Did you buy it new from Resco? I can't wait to see pics :) |
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mario 3T WIS
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I picked up just the black ocean 1, with the new bezel and caseback... |
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ivster 3T WIS 
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Just bought a new Hami while on vaca, will posts pics when I get back. |
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Newton 3T WIS 
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I would have a new purchase but I just can't make up my mind. Steinhart Marine Chrono, GMT, Vintage GMT, also like the look of the Prometheus GMT. Not to mention some of the new Seikos I have seen posted here. Its giving me a headache LOL Hard to go wrong with a Steinhart purchase so when they get back next week I will be pulling the trigger. Just don't ask me which one. Its going to be a coin flip. |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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GX9901 3T WIS 
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My watch buying had slowed way down since the middle of 2010 when I picked up a PAM312, and I don't anticipate buying many watches in 2011, but I just pulled the trigger on a Seiko SDGA001 e-ink digital watch. I had been intrigued since it was unveiled last year and after doing some research recently I decided that it was something I wanted to have. I'm looking forward to it next week! |
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ncvol17 3T WIS 
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I really really want a Steinhart Marine chrono II Roman numeral white dial. I must look at it 3 X a week. A beauty of a timepiece. My wife wants a dog instead ! Chris Last edited on Tue Jan 4th, 2011 07:54 pm by ncvol17 |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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ivster wrote:Just bought a new Hami while on vaca, will posts pics when I get back. Yo Ivan, you could at least tell us which hami!! :) what's up buddy? I can't believe we haven't seen each other since that night at Outland Cigars and we live 20 minutes away from each other :) |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Newton wrote:I would have a new purchase but I just can't make up my mind. Steinhart Marine Chrono, GMT, Vintage GMT, also like the look of the Prometheus GMT. Not to mention some of the new Seikos I have seen posted here. Its giving me a headache LOL Just get them all! :) Can't go wrong with any Steinhart! |
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zippofan 3T WIS 
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Two so far, a VSA Renegade as a beater for Scouts, and Kemmner's new "Kleine Flieger" hand cranker. So now I have to figure out what to sell... |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Jeep99dad wrote:
Thanks Brice! I'm having my load of fun here too!Yes, there's a ton of homages and similar watches: The thing is that with MIIK, you are sure of a quality standard and great lume. Once again, it seems like Hager has a trouble with the bezel alignment when I see all pics they posted... We'll find out soon when you receive yours anyway. I, personnaly, am not about to buy any Seagull powered watch, neither thinking that they will rise one day and become collectors or appriciated on the market. Seagull should at first: Concieve and not copy or get constantly inspired, if they want real recognition. Seiko is recognise because they innovate: Seagull should watch and learn, not copy constantly. Offcourse, innovation is costfull and it seems like they are just looking for short term profits...My opinion. |
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timesofplenty 3T WIS 
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My first 2 of 2011 will be arriving today! Last edited on Thu Jan 6th, 2011 10:55 am by timesofplenty |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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congrats!!! any clues? I got one shipping overnight today timesofplenty wrote: My first 2 of 2011 will be arriving today! |
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timesofplenty 3T WIS
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Jeep99dad wrote:
Overnight shipping is the BEST! There's a "newie" (preowned) and an oldie coming in, both divers, both sort-of American....Just thinking about it now: this will be my first vintage incoming since November 2010!  Last edited on Thu Jan 6th, 2011 12:48 pm by timesofplenty |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Come on... Spill the beans already !! :) |
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timesofplenty 3T WIS
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#1 has landed: http://timetechtalk.com/view_topic.php?id=22243&forum_id=2 |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Well , just lock and loaded this one as my first of the year...Ocean Black DLC by Steinhart... |
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afc14284 3T WIS 
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Total watches purchased 2011 ======= 0 ....... Hope I can change that pre-ety soon .....Last edited on Sat Jan 8th, 2011 12:43 am by afc14284 |
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afc14284 3T WIS
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Jeep99dad wrote: I haven’t had time to work on the 2010 thread, too much work getting all those pics together and I also lost almost all the pics from the watches I flipped and had moved to a combined album. I’ll try and work on it tonight J Where are you gonna post that thread Brice??? that's one thread i'm not gonna miss (with so many pics to admire  ) |
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Dan01 3T WIS
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I have an incoming Seiko monster mod I bought from another forum. Done by MCWW - bead blasted with red hands so it should be a nice addition to the PVD watches I seem to collect lately. |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Got this puppy on the way  |
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ndburley 3T WIS 
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Well the end of last year saw a lot of my collection go but I have held on to a few and things are better again now so watch this space pardon the pun. I only have My Stienhart, Vostok 1967, Tonino Lamboughgini left and feel a bit naked. Anyway things are looking well now so I may have one in the post....  |
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timesofplenty 3T WIS
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Jeep99dad wrote: Got this puppy on the way gonna be cool! I've admired the new Zodiacs for the last couple of years, great looking watches |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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Wow some great choices for the new year!! I could not see them in work as photo sharing is filtered so all I can do is read....my fault really as I put the filter in place |
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afc14284 3T WIS
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UPDATE!!!!! Bought myself my first Dievas, an Oceantimer...soooo excited... Here's the first pic of it (excuse the bad quality, it was taken by my sister... |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Congrats! Awesome watch! I got this one today  |
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Nighthawk 3T WIS
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Wasn't planning on buying anything lately but walked into my local TJ Maxx and walked out with a Tourneau Seapearl for less than half of list price. Really nice quartzie on an amazing bracelet. I'll get some pics up when I have a few minutes to spare. |
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nikaiyo 3T WIS
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 I am not meant to be spending at the mo, but I have wantyed one of these for ages so when it came up for sale on another forum, I could not pass it up :D Last edited on Fri Jan 28th, 2011 03:38 pm by nikaiyo |
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jstroh 3T WIS 
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I just couldn't help myself, plus I was on the reserved list for the SAS, so... and  |
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Brimful 3T WIS 
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I have a Classic 6309-7040 that should be here any day and There was one that got away from me but... another time. Attachment: 6309-7040.jpg (Downloaded 82 times) |
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Paladin 3T WIS 
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Got this one last week... VSA Infantry Vintage Auto   |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Bill Really amazing watch even more so on the strap and awesome pics as usual!! Joe I love the Steinhart case and dial!! Great shot as welll. How does it wear? |
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joecb 3T WIS 
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first purchase is the VE Anchar, from Craig Hester, the one in my Avatar. Just got it last week. T25 tubes, 300m. Seiko movement. I Love the dial on this, my first yellow dial watch. |
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Brimful 3T WIS
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Just Got back in from a Vacation in Orlando with the Family and this was waiting in my mail box for Me I know what is gonna be on my wrist for a while. Attachment: DSC06517.JPG (Downloaded 38 times) |
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Brimful 3T WIS
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Looks awesome, Congrats! Love the case on this one! Brimful wrote: Just Got back in from a Vacation in Orlando with the Family and this was waiting in my mail box for Me |
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Veritas99 3T WIS 
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nikaiyo wrote:
Absolutely love this watch, congrats on picking up something you've wanted for awhile! |
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