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 Posted: Fri Apr 6th, 2007 08:47 pm
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Paxman
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It’s been a while since I’ve put one up in the “New Arrivals” section…Well the Fed Ex man paid me a visit today and left a nice package.

 
Avalanche Extreme Regulator

 





Reference 

AL-650LSSS5AE6B


Movement

Caliber
AL-650



Alternances
18,000 / h



Jewels
17



Winding
Manual



Power reserve
42 h



Features
Hours, minutes, seconds

 



Case

Materials
Stainless steel


Glass
Sapphire glass

Water-resistant
20 bars

Diameter
48 mm

Height

12 mm


Strap or bracelet width
28/18 mm

 

 

I have to thank Beth C. at World Lux for a most pleasurable buying experience. I was able to get the watch on the bracelet and the integrated rubber strap at a very competitive price. The entire experience with Beth and World Lux was top shelf all the way. Any question I had was answered, and Beth spent more than enough time being my eyes and hands as I peppered her with questions on the watch. She hooked me up with the watch I wanted and the strap. When I was ready so was the watch. Overall, I highly recommend the World Lux experience.

 

What can I say about the watch? In a word: massive! This thing makes my Vixa look and feel small. I was in the considering purchasing some better-known brand pieces but became obsessed with the Regulator. I knew I would have to go for it. I’m going to spend the weekend with it and will give it a better review after we are acquainted. First impressions: Massive and solid while remaining comfortable. Excellent fit and finish. Sweet dial work. A great bracelet. I though I was going to through it on the rubber strap but the bracelet is too nice to let sit idle. The strap is a soft silicone with a bit of a spongy, powdery feel. The regulator arrangement is easy to get used to though I find some times to be a bit startling aesthetically. For example, the hour and minute hands cross at say 2:50 and that throws me a bit. I wanted something a bit off the beaten path and idiosyncratic, and I think I got it… Thanks for taking a look.

 

I’m a bit rusty with the camera but here are some pix. Just dust...

















 

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 Posted: Fri Apr 6th, 2007 08:57 pm
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Very cool Pax, thanks for the pix and review of a nice pickup... congrats and enjoy it! hand6.gif

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 Posted: Fri Apr 6th, 2007 08:58 pm
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Watch Envy! Congrats Mark...that is a super Awesome Timepiece and Pics Buddy!!!!

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 Posted: Fri Apr 6th, 2007 09:18 pm
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face4.gif Very KEWL!!!

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Thanks for killing my dream of being the first guy I know to own an Alpina.


Awesome watch, dude!!!!!!!!!!!

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 Posted: Fri Apr 6th, 2007 09:53 pm
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It knocks me out!

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 Posted: Fri Apr 6th, 2007 10:36 pm
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A little big for me, PAX.....................but truly beautiful!!!!

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 Posted: Fri Apr 6th, 2007 11:10 pm
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Thanks 3T crew! The regulator dial has quickly become second nature... well almost...

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 Posted: Fri Apr 6th, 2007 11:29 pm
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The movement is sooooooooooooooooooooooo beautiful I would be tempted to flip the and wear it caseside out! hand6.gif

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When I heard that this arrived .... I couldnt wait to see it in person ...so I made the drive and looked at it up close ... all I can say in that it blew me away ... I was in awe of the beautifully decorated movement , as well as its size and presence !! It was fully worth the drive to see it and pick it up and try it on ... ENVIOUS AM I boy10.gif

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jsb806f wrote: The movement is sooooooooooooooooooooooo beautiful I would be tempted to flip the and wear it caseside out! hand6.gif
LOL I was thinking the same thing.  Awesome purchase! :)

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Big Congrats Pax,thats a Kick A$$ Timepeice  hand6.gif

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