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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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Well I have been too busy to post New Arrival threads but I have sold many watches lately in order to buy a few watches I really wanted without spending more of our $, mainly divers, boutique watches in limited edition, since it really is where my heart is... my only deviation were these two gorgeous homages Steve built and I snatched promptly:) So here they are: the Bali Ha'i I bought brand new from Chris (he is the man!), the Marathon Gsar was a gently used watch from a fellow WUS member, and so was the Ocean7 LM-6 and you all know about the homages so here are the pics. The LM6 just arrived an hour ago, the BH and Marathon last week and the homages Yesterday. (now Oscar, I knon, I know.. your server space...:) My bad but please be gentle and keep in mind that this is one thrdead for several watches...  )The LM6 is a VERY nice diver, much nicer than I even expected. I had read some less than positive feedback on the brand but this model seems really well built/finished. Bezel is nice and tight and lines up perfectly, can't say the same of other divers I own or have owned in the same price range or more. the shape and bezel have a cool shape I just fell inlove with, the crystal is slightly domed but nothing crazy. Enough though that I could not take one pic to do it justice.:( The dial appealed to me with its simplicity, no numbers, just clean short minute markers except at 12, 3 6 and 9. The lume is too cool and bright! one of my fave with the Gsar's. And the seller just hooked me up with 4 straps!!! The price was very reasonnable for such a igh quality ETA watch IMHO. But to each his own! I know.;)              The homages, well you know, Steve Laughlin made them and did a great job!! You know the mvt and case, but these have ubniue dial/hands setups which really appealed to me!               NExt the gorgeous Bali Ha'i, which needs no introduction on this forum! Chris was just awesome to deal with as usual.. you guys know! he rocks! He and Steve must have the very best CS in this industry!       and here are some comparison pics withthe Cudas which has a similar case though smaller and with slight shape differences.         Finally the Gsar which is smaller than i thought though it wears nice, probably needs a bigger/thicker strap or maybe a bracelet (thinking of getting a watchadoo, what do you think?) to make it look a bit more substantial. This watch with its rugged look (complements my Jeep real nicely;) )is much nicer and better built than I expected. The lume just pops anytime, no need for a charge, it just keeps going no matter what! GO Tubes;) ! Best lume I have seen. Just so consistent, clean looking! The dial looks cool too and the bezel just rock as well as the crown... just a lot of nice features and a nice ETA mvt which as of last Saturday 3pm is only +20 sec!!!! 3-4 sec a day!         Well that's it... Let me know you thoughts... I am going to Florida on vacation Sunday for a week, my dilemna is which watch to wear.  . I decided to take 3 to 4 with me in the benarus roll...I am looking at trading 2 watches for a like new Oris Small Second diver (orange) (one of my two Grails)... Hopefully I'll know Sunday:)  My other grail.... (don;t even know how much they go for gently used:))  Cheers Brice Last edited on Fri Apr 2nd, 2010 07:34 pm by Jeep99dad |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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Nice Brice, congrats on all of them, next time we need a few more pics to really get a good understanding of your new arrivals...5 or 6 of each just does not cut it  |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Big Congrats on all your new arrivals, Brice. I really love the hands of the O7 and the BH. The are tops! The watchadoo, IMHO, won't do it for your Marathon. I guess stock is the way to go on that. Take them all to Florida...good time to get to know each one. Wear them all in good health, amigo. |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Nabco wrote: Nice Brice, congrats on all of them, next time we need a few more pics to really get a good understanding of your new arrivals...5 or 6 of each just does not cut it  Nick you kill me Brice..congrats buddy on the cache of watches. All winners |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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Tony Duronio wrote: Nabco wrote:Nice Brice, congrats on all of them, next time we need a few more pics to really get a good understanding of your new arrivals...5 or 6 of each just does not cut it   |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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Brice, it looks like there is a lot of lint on the rubber Cuda strap, I have not put mine on yet because of that...is it a problem |
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natevan70 3T WIS 
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Way to go Brice |
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tpdtopcop 3T WIS
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Very nice. The blue faced panny is super sharp. |
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stew77 Admin 
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Brice, Big congrats on a great haul of wonderful additions over the past month!!!  Great, great pieces...enjoy getting to know them with your family in Florida...have a fantastic time buddy!!! ...and here's hoping that all works well with the possible arrival of the Oris small seconds from an international destination....sweet!! |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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THANK YOU ALL!!! much appreciated!!! How fun!! Can't decide what to wear now;) |
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Paladin 3T WIS 
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Great catches Brice, all of them! BTW - Beware the Marathon, just like my DB Ops, the tactical look is very addictive! Also, IMO, a grey 5 ring zulu with pvd hardware would add substance and still keep the rugged look.Bill |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Nabco wrote:Brice, it looks like there is a lot of lint on the rubber Cuda strap, I have not put mine on yet because of that...is it a problem I love this strap, looks great on the wrist with the cuda, unique. But yes crap does get stuck to it:) if I take it to the beach I'd put a BH rubber. Cheers |
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Graham 3T WIS 
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Brice Kudos on your catch there, buddy! I agree with Jeff: take them all along and aquaint yourself with them properly! Knowing you, the small seconds O and SM will be looking for lodging in you watchbox soon! |
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jjmcack 3T WIS
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Very nice! You like to buy in batches too! Enjoy and enjoy Florida! |
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ncvol17 3T WIS 
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the Omega & the Bali are the cocks of the walk in my humble opinion. a great catch. well done |
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Scart 3T WIS 
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like all of them congrats !!!! |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Nice. Nick is right... I'm not sure there are enough pictures! Great catches I'm sure you will enjoy! |
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heyman8 3T WIS
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nice comparison shots of the Balih'ai and the Cuda. I have a 'cuda and have been trying to talk myself out of getting a Balih'ai, too...this post didn't help!! looks like the cases are very similar...you say the 'cuda is smaller?? |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Yes the Cuda is about 2mm maybe 3 tops smaller. Cases are VERY similar though, slight differences but the bezel makes the biggest diff of course. Both are great. Obviously the BH has a superior mvt though they are about even in accuracy in my case. BH might settle. Both could use a bit of an adjustment but I don't need my watch to be to the second:) otherwise is wear a Quartz all the time;) |
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tpdtopcop 3T WIS
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I have been looking and Ocean 7 makes a really nice looking diver. |
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ndburley 3T WIS 
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Bingo!! you got all the numbers there, great!!! |
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murphy j 3T WIS 
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Very nice pieces there. Enjoy. |
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ivster 3T WIS 
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Your are a crazy man :) Awesome watches Brice. |
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