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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Just Ordered a Alba Diver w/3T Green Second Hand from Boris at Seiko5ers.....Nice Buy at $134 Shipped EMS  Scroll to the Bottom of His Page For the Albas  http://seiko5ers.com/SEIKO%20-%20All%20the%20Best!.htm Attachment: alba diver.JPG (Downloaded 189 times) |
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nrg 3T WIS 
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Cool looking piece and a great price!! Let us know what you think when you get it!:D |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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nrg wrote: Will do Glen !....EMS shipping usually takes 4-5 days...It looks like a Good Value for a Beater :) Cool looking piece and a great price!! Let us know what you think when you get it!:D |
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mcwright Admin 
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Looks really nice. Can you hand wind it? |
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OldeCrow 3T WIS 
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Very Nice Oscar, you won't be disappointed! please keep it a secret over at WUS untill I get a chance to buy mine:P @MC.... no handwinding on the Alba's they have a genuine Seiko 7s26 in them! Last edited on Tue Jul 25th, 2006 02:52 pm by OldeCrow |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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OldeCrow wrote: TY Chris !...and for the info on the movement :) I knew that Seiko made them but wasn't sure if they shared movements...and don't worry...I doubt very much I will be posting this at WUS :P:P Very Nice Oscar, you won't be disappointed! |
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OldeCrow 3T WIS
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lol I kinda doubt Boris would run out of them but you never know ;) Last edited on Tue Jul 25th, 2006 04:15 pm by OldeCrow |
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Or Ology Guest
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If you can score this one, it's more than worth the money: http://seiko5ers.com/ALBA%20AL4005X1.htm  |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Looks nice Oscar. I love the PVD on the bezel. Let us know how it meets your expectations. Pax |
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Gregger 3T WIS 
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Nice goin Oscar but I think I would rather have scored with this Alba:D:D |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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I can say Boris ships immediately w/a tracking # and is very attentive to His customers.. ...I will post Pics and My opinion as soon as it Arrives...and Gregger....I think most of us would rather Score with Your Alba I've said this before but the further I distance Myself from Slop the Better the Deals and Watches ...not To Mention the CS/QC I receive from Vendors like Marc@IslandWatch and now Boris....It's nice to make stress-free Purchases imho  |
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KenC Admin 
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Has a look similar to my SNZB23................ |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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KenC wrote: Yopu called that 1 Right Ken !...How's the Vacation Coming Along Buddy Has a look similar to my SNZB23................ |
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KenC Admin
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Vacation is going good.............In Dallas now as Suzan is a Mary Kay Director and is attending the annual convention.................off to Vero Beach and Disney World/seaworld on Sunday.... Funny thing about this watch....I never wore it and tried to sell it once for a mere $80.................now, maybe it's a keeper....mine is on a Rhino! O.A. Gaspar wrote: KenC wrote: |
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watchboy 3T WIS 
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Ah ha! I was about to mention your SEIKO, Ken! I am glad the holidays are going well! :) Oscar I thought you told me that you are taking a break of geting watches!? LOL!!!:P:P:P Last edited on Wed Jul 26th, 2006 01:18 pm by watchboy |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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watchboy wrote: I Also Said..LOL...:P:P Jacky you know there is No Such thing as a Break for us  Ah ha! I was about to mention your SEIKO, Ken! |
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watchboy 3T WIS
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Of course there is such thing as BREAK for us..... it applies to our bank accounts and wallets!!! LMAO!!!!:P:P:P O.A. Gaspar wrote: watchboy wrote: |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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watchboy wrote: No Kidding :P I'm Glad I'm Not Married...I Couldn't Imagine What Some Wives Would say  Of course there is such thing as BREAK for us..... it applies to our bank accounts and wallets!!! LMAO!!!!:P:P:P |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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The 3T Green Seconds Hand is Now No Longer Available,Boris and His Suppliers have run out of stock :(...Did I Mention these are 45 by 14mm and weigh 208 grams :shock: The Orange Dial and Red seconds hand on black dial are still available :) I should have mine by Saturday..kinda excited to see this Big Diver :cool: |
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daanbc 3T WIS 
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Wow, Im glad I ordered mine when I did! They sold out quick!! Mine should arrive next week. |
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obsidian 3T WIS 
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Also check the PMWC, they may still have all types available; slightly higher price and shipping, though. THe orange dialed one is very impressive, as these Alba's are bigger and heavier than the Orange Monster. Still, I prefer this orange Alba. Attachment: jessalbmax014.jpg (Downloaded 76 times) |
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KenC Admin
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Okay guys, the SNZB23J is available from this same site @ $113: http://seiko5ers.com/SNZB23J.htm It is just like mine (pictured in this thread)......the only drawback is the SS bracelet has folded links, but it can be replaced and BTW, looks great on a Forcce Recon or NATO strap! |
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daanbc 3T WIS
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Wow, with a see thru-back! Now besides the NAME what is the diff. between the two? The alba is running $5.00 more. Wouldn't you think the name-brand watch would be the higher of the two? I know the inards are the same, what else? |
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deidler 3T WIS
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Pretty sweet. I look forward to pics. Congrats! |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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daanbc wrote: Seiko5 and Alba are Both made by Seiko....Same Company ...Seiko5 is considered the Lower end of the Brand...the Seiko5 is only 38mm with a folded bracelet,and very light(i owned one)....the Alba is 45mm by 14mm thick with a Solid SS Bracelet and weighs 218grams....very Heavy and substantial :) Ihope this helps...the Alba is mush bigger and heavier...for $5 more I would grab an Alba which is a more substantial Watch imho Wow, with a see thru-back! Now besides the NAME what is the diff. between the two? The alba is running $5.00 more. Wouldn't you think the name-brand watch would be the higher of the two? I know the inards are the same, what else? |
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daanbc 3T WIS
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Thanks a bunch. My watch cleared customs on the 28th. I should get it any day now. Pretty quick since I ordered it wed. night. |
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obsidian 3T WIS
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To compare: Orange Monster diam: 42.5mm height: 13mm lug to lug: 48mm lug width: 20mm bracelet taper: 23 to 18mm weight: ca.180 grams Orange Alba diam: 45mm height: 14mm lug to lug: 48mm lug width: 22mm bracelet taper: 22 to 20mm weight: ca.210 grams O.A. Gaspar wrote: daanbc wrote: |
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KenC Admin
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Obsid.............nice work!!! Thanx! :dude: |
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daanbc 3T WIS
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What kind of coating is on the bezel? I have the invita 9669 that has a black ceramic coating. Is the alba the same? |
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e.avery 3T WIS 
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Enjoy gentleman, they look great!!! I can not wait to see the pics.:D |
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obsidian 3T WIS
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Descriptions say it's PVD (what Invicta sometimes calls ionic plating); while providing some scratch resistance, this wouldn't be as tough as ceramic. daanbc wrote: What kind of coating is on the bezel? I have the invita 9669 that has a black ceramic coating. Is the alba the same? |
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OldeCrow 3T WIS
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woohoo pulled the trigger on the red handed one! I just liked the sound of that, Ah ha! caught ya red handed! :D ok it was just cuz the green handed ones were gone:( |
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daanbc 3T WIS
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WOW!!! I just recieved the green handed alba just this second. I have not even opened it yet. Today is SUNDAY, And it was delivered to my door! I just ordered this watch wed. night.!!! I don't get this kind of service from folks here in the states, Yet Boris is able to deliver within-4-days from hong kong with a GREAT price. Can't take pic's now due to my wife and kids went to N.Y. on a vacation and took the camera. I am astounished. (Did I spell that right?) Thanks guys for the info. |
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obsidian 3T WIS
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Yes, I've noticed that sellers from Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and often from Russia, seem to be more diligent in their shipping than those from the U.S. I guess they value customers (or their money) more in Asia and Russia. Stuff from Asia (and some sellers in Russia) arrives in 3-8 days; stuff from sellers right here in the U.S. often takes 8-10 days. daanbc wrote: WOW!!! I just recieved the green handed alba just this second. I have not even opened it yet. Today is SUNDAY, And it was delivered to my door! I just ordered this watch wed. night.!!! I don't get this kind of service from folks here in the states, Yet Boris is able to deliver within-4-days from hong kong with a GREAT price. Can't take pic's now due to my wife and kids went to N.Y. on a vacation and took the camera. I am astounished. (Did I spell that right?) Thanks guys for the info. |
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daanbc 3T WIS
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The braclet is LONG. Had to take three links out. And I have a big wrist. Normally I'd take one link, maybe two on some. But never three. Awesome quality for the price, and Boris packages his watches great. |
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