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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Here's my newbie.....an Aqua Luna in gray.......and my 3rd Why my third? Well, I gave my first AL in blue sometime back to my 21 year old son as a present for his good grades at Uni. So I had to buy a second one soon after, a gray one. He loved the blue AL so much that the last time I was home, he begged for the gray one, too. How could I refuse? After all, I've been training my sons to appreciate, treasure and collect watches, too. So the gray AL flew off my wrist and went to his. This left me with no choice but to get a 3rd one, the one posted today. It's the one on the left. The one on the right is also on my radar, the Dievas Classico. The Classico is a true abominable monster and very tempting too.......but maybe it can wait a bit.  Why a 3rd Aqua Luna? Here are my reasons: 1) the impressive case is built for rough and tumble work because of the hobnail design on the bezel wall. All my ALs are virtually scratch-free 2) the dimensions of this 1,000m stainless steel diver at 44mm by 18mm, make it a heavy and substantial watch to have on the wrist. You really know you have a precision instrument on your wrist. 3) personally, I think the AL works best with Zulus...and those, I have tons of in blue, gray, black, khaki, green, red, etc. 4) of course, inside it is an ETA 2824-2, a very reliable working unit trusted by a vast majority of formidable brands Below is a previous joint post (with my son) taken back home when I was still the owner of the AL in gray. It was this shot that triggered my son to beg for the 2nd AL.   By the way, the unit I got was the last of just 3 pieces at Anders' shop. Had I not popped up yesterday, maybe I'd lose the chance for a replacement. Thanks for looking and I hope you liked the little backgrounder of this incurable passion of ours  |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Congratulations Jeff, nice pick-up. Really a solid piece, and one of the most incredible bezels I have ever seen.  |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Thanks, Tony. Had I popped up a week later at Anders' shop, I'd have been totally frustrated. Imagine, getting one of the last 3 . |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS
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bigrustypig wrote: Thanks, Tony. You would have had to wrestle your boy to get one back, and from the size of his wrist compared to yours, I think you may have had a fight on your hands ROF_Dog.gif |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Tony Duronio wrote: bigrustypig wrote:Thanks, Tony.  He's 5'11, weighs 250 pounds and holds a black belt in muay thai or thai kick boxing. I guess I'll just challenge him to an honorable game of chess. Thanks, amigo! |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS 
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 NICE JEFF & TO PASS OUR PASSION DOWN PRICELESS |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Indeed looking good Jeff congrats. |
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elemental 3T WIS
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whos is set wrong, his or yours ;).. great pics, i have to get another zulu for mine :) |
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tenbosch 3T WIS 
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Awesome watch! Looks sweet on the grey zulu.  |
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afc14284 3T WIS 
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Jeff... You never cease to amaze me with that great taste and display of lovely watches you have there.. Enjoy wearing as we will enjoy watching the pics ... |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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I like this AL, great watch! Might buy one or postulate for adoption Jeff! |
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Graham 3T WIS 
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Well done Pops! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Paxman wrote: Well done Pops! Thanks, Mark. Rub it in .William, you drink too much so I can't adopt you Gentlemen of 3T, thanks for the kind words about my AL. |
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Paladin 3T WIS 
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So does this rate as "bomb-proof"? BTW- you should see my grades  |
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natevan70 3T WIS 
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I've been looking at those for a while now. Too bad my Dad isn't into watches... |
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ncvol17 3T WIS 
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really a nice & very unique look to those timepieces. Must be a conversation starter..welldone |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Paladin wrote: So does this rate as "bomb-proof"? Hahaha. Nice try, Bill |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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ncvol17 wrote: really a nice & very unique look to those timepieces. Must be a conversation starter..welldone Thanks, ncvol17. Yes, sometimes I get stares at the office or coffee shop and get to start up a few conversations. |
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pauliedoggs 3T WIS 
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bigrustypig wrote: Here's my newbie.....an Aqua Luna in gray.......and my 3rd I really like the AL Blue--especially on the blue Zulu. But I am always partial to blue anyway. I am also a big fan of the orange minute hand. Those are really beautiful pieces. Beautiful and functional, what more could you ask?? what is the lug-to-lug dimension on those? I'm wondering if they will fit my 7.25" wrist. Thanks, Paul |
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