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oagaspar Site Founder
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Raven Vintage 1st Look... pics by Steve Laughlin: |
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Gregger 3T WIS
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Very nice oscar....it sure looks vintage! |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Wow. It looks awesome!!! A good looking vintage with a modern size! Is that the proto or are they almost ready for sale |
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stew77 Admin
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Wow...agree.... !!!!! Great vintage vibe, in a nice modern size...love it! Remind me again...is that crystal sapphire or acrylic? Looks seriously good!!! |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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the bracelet is still in production,so Steve will announce when the Vintage will be available...Chris the crystal is domed acrylic...this is gonna be a sweet watch for the new year!...kudos to Steve and Ralf. |
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krethk 3T WIS
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I can not wait to get my hands on this beauty!!! |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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Wow... very nice watch ! Nice hands and dial. The case finish looks superb ! And with the bracelet the watch looks very pretty, I am sure. |
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SwampDonkey 3T WIS
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I'm loving this design without the crown guards. Looks great. |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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I'm totally sold on this one. |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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SwampDonkey wrote: I'm loving this design without the crown guards. Looks great. +1 |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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Oscar, thanks for posting, I just logged in to do this and you have saved me some time. |
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Scart 3T WIS
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wow....very very nice domed acrylic, golden hands, vintagestyle dial....I like everything! |
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joecb 3T WIS
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looks great!!!! |
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AntFarm 3T WIS
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Wow that is really sweet looking... I really love the crystal... |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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Now that is one sweet looking vintage timepiece..I am sold on this one..love everything about it...could be my first purchase of 2012!! |
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Antoine1966 3T WIS
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Question for you Steve...what's the case thickness on this bad boy. |
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scarto44 3T WIS
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LOOKS AMAZING!! 2nd What is the case thickness at the top of the bezel and at the apex of the dome? |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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Thanks everyone for the great comments. We are currently finishing up a vintage style oyster bracelet. This Raven is 42mm wide, 51mm lug to lug, 15mm high at the top of the crystal, to the bezel is about 12mm high. The fit and finish is absolutely perfect. We will have these finished and ready for sale on the Raven site in mid February. They will be $680 + shipping. Price is subject to change in the future. |
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krethk 3T WIS
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Put me down for one of these awesome watches!!! What a great way to start 2012!! |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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Thankx for the infos Steve ! 42mm is a very good size for this watch. 42 mm is this the width of the bezel ? |
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stew77 Admin
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Steve Laughlin wrote: Thanks everyone for the great comments. We are currently finishing up a vintage style oyster bracelet. This Raven is 42mm wide, 51mm lug to lug, 15mm high at the top of the crystal, to the bezel is about 12mm high. The fit and finish is absolutely perfect. We will have these finished and ready for sale on the Raven site in mid February. They will be $680 + shipping. Price is subject to change in the future. Awesome Steve!...I'm definitely in for one! |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Wow. I'm impressed and cant wait to see it on bracelet. But I'm definitely in! The size is right, love the no crown guard case, absolutely awesome case finish combined with the great customer service we've been used to with Steve and Benarus... I'm in |
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Johnny P Advisor
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Looking good |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS
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Im in Steve..They look GREAT |
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MtnPond6 3T WIS
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OK, where do I sign up ? |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Just my opinion....I think the Raven V would look best on the vintage oyster mentioned by Steve. There is a Super Oyster 2A out there that fits great on my Seiko 399K (square indeces) and my imagination is running on this. Steve....you might wanna check it out. If lugs width is 22 and that case is as it is, fit would I think, be almost custom-made. Chris (Stew77) has a 399K, too, and I think he might know what I'm talking about. Just my opinion... Last edited on Sun Jan 8th, 2012 05:17 pm by bigrustypig |
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stew77 Admin
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bigrustypig wrote:Just my opinion....I think the Raven V would look best on the vintage oyster mentioned by Steve. No doubt that Steve and Ralf's vintage oyster will be a sweet combo on the upcoming Raven Vintage!!!! Great insight though Jeff! . I agree with you amigo...could be a surprisingly sweet fit with the Super Oyster II if the lug width is 22mm....hmmmm?...I guess it all comes down to the distance between the lug bar hole and the case. |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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I think you guys will appreciate the time that has gone into the vintage oyster bracelet,as well as really liking it, that is being produced for the Raven Vintage... |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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The bracelet is being custom made to fit this case. This is not a typical sub case, the lugs are 22mm. The end links on our bracelet are solid, the bracelet will have the rivets on the side, tapers like it should, the spring bar position is near the end of the lugs, this is the place it needs to be for our bracelet, and makes using a ZULU easier, but I think if you put a straight end steel bracelet on it it will not look good because of the gap between the case and bracelet. These watches will ship with the bracelet included and a rubber strap, so there is no need to buy another bracelet. |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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MtnPond6 wrote:OK, where do I sign up ? You will be able to purchase the finished watch in mid February from our website http://www.ravenwatches.com |
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joecb 3T WIS
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now I'm sold, having the rivet bracelet is the cats ass!!! Now I Wait!!! |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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I'm sold too!! Steve, as always... Top notch!! Cannot wait! |
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FnuSnu99 3T WIS
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Arrgghhh! I had finally decided that now I would really save up to get a Omega PO, but this is just to great to pass up. Originaly I was not that thrilled about the 42mm, but I have canged my mind ...It´s just perfect Steve and Ralf!!! Great work guys. And that domed crystal ...droooollllGet this baby on a green/red regimental nato strap, and don´t look back (although that bracelet sure sounds nice to) Btw, is the rubber strap to be included the 22mm Isofrane type strap Oscar has on it? If so, my only con, but hey, everything else rocks! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Steve Laughlin wrote:The bracelet is being custom made to fit this case. This is not a typical sub case, the lugs are 22mm. The end links on our bracelet are solid, the bracelet will have the rivets on the side, tapers like it should, the spring bar position is near the end of the lugs, this is the place it needs to be for our bracelet, and makes using a ZULU easier, but I think if you put a straight end steel bracelet on it it will not look good because of the gap between the case and bracelet. These watches will ship with the bracelet included and a rubber strap, so there is no need to buy another bracelet. I totally agree on the gap created. The rivets would be an excellent touch. Eagerly awaiting the final product. |
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krethk 3T WIS
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This is going to be a outstanding watch! |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS
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Ohh yea I'm in for sure...C'mon february |
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scarto44 3T WIS
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Case finish is outstanding, riveted bracelet is an awesome touch! Quoth the Raven [watch co.] "Nevermore in January, Triumph in design come mid February" |
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MBGECARL 3T WIS
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Yeah, that scratches the itch!!! Steve, can't wait for February! Wonderful evolution to a classic design! |
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scarto44 3T WIS
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Looking forward to some pics of the bracelet! |
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DanK 3T WIS
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Having 2 Corvus Bradley Dive watches, I'm a built-in customer for this vintage-style watch. While this may be my first watch with a bracelet, I'm curious as to what rubber strap it will come with. Also, I'm use to drilled-through lugs; is it easy to get to the spring bars on this type of case? |
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DanK 3T WIS
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I knew this watch looked familiar. http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/daniel-craigs-vintage-sean-connery.html [ scroll down to the closeup of Sean Connery's watch] |
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Johnny P Advisor
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krethk 3T WIS
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Steve, any idea how much longer we are going to have to wait for this beauty???? |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS
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He told me last week, end of the month IF all goes planned |
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AvaCotto 3T WIS
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Really looking forward to this Raven's debut. Great classic looking piece. Have a good one and Happy Collecting All. Kindly, -T- |
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Ripcode 3T WIS
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Wow! I was planning on a different purchase, but I think I will be shooting for this one instead! |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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OKay, I have news that we had a short delay but they should be shipping to me at the end of this week. That means they should arrive by Monday. I will need to sort and insect them when they arrive and then build the web pages for the purchase opportunity. I will try and make an HD close up video of the head piece today. I still do not have a bracelet here to show, they will arrive with the watches. |
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incontrol 3T WIS
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I am getting. Dry interested in this bad boy! It looks amazing. The acrylic dome is really nice. I guess it could be a scratch magnet. Can it easily be repaired or replaced? |
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DanK 3T WIS
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Steve Laughlin wrote:OKay, I have news that we had a short delay but they should be shipping to me at the end of this week. That means they should arrive by Monday. I will need to sort and insect them when they arrive and then build the web pages for the purchase opportunity. I will try and make an HD close up video of the head piece today. I still do not have a bracelet here to show, they will arrive with the watches. Steve, will adding 'insects' increase the cost? |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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A little toothpaste should do the trick :) Dry interested, uh?? isn't it usually the opposite?? ;) J/K |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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incontrol wrote:I am getting. Dry interested in this bad boy! It looks amazing. The acrylic dome is really nice. I guess it could be a scratch magnet. Can it easily be repaired or replaced? "polywatch"... I guess the way it works is as you rub faster the chemicals sort of melt the acrylic back together and that fills in all the scratches. You can get it on Amazon. I may try and get a bulk order of it so I can make it available. |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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DanK wrote:Steve Laughlin wrote: yes, they eat the dust inside and keep the movement clean. |
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incontrol 3T WIS
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OOPS! I can't type as it is but from my phone it is even worst! I think I meant to say "I am very interested" and now I guess Dry or ... interested as well! |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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A close up look... HD video of the Raven... http://youtu.be/hSRigjyx_A0 |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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it looks great Steve!! thanks for posting the Video! |
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Khronos 3T WIS
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Just watched the video. Even more stunning than the photos. Well done mate! D |
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joecb 3T WIS
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very nice...I'm in for one!!! |
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graymadder 3T WIS
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Looks like another great watch, Steve. Count me in on this one. Patiently waiting for the order page to up. Looking forward to seeing the bracelet. Last edited on Tue Feb 21st, 2012 09:55 pm by graymadder |
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richc1958 3T WIS
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very nice |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Lookin' good, Steve. Lume seems impressive. |
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Ventura 3T WIS
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Is it using a catalogue case Steve? Last edited on Thu Feb 23rd, 2012 07:47 am by Ventura |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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Ventura wrote:Is it using a catalogue case Steve? Page 34, bottom right... in the mysterious catalog of watch cases that I have never seen. sorry, not trying to sound smart here, but I have not yet seen a catalog of watch cases at the office in Hong Kong. I have seen a catalog of hands and it is nearly 4 inches thick with thousands of hands to look at. As for our cases it always starts with ideas and discussions. There is no need to reinvent the sub case, so we talk about what we want to do with it... bring the lugs in more, remove the crown guards, round off the end of the lugs, add a polished edge between the top of the case and the side, brush the bezel for better grip, add a lume bezel insert... these discussions are how we came up with the case. |
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Ventura 3T WIS
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The reason I ask is because it looks like a better quality version with adjustments such as screw down crown, domed crystal etc of the case I have for my Mees and Co dive watch. |
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AvaCotto 3T WIS
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Hey there Steve, Is this 1st Raven an LE? If so, how many of these are being produced and made available? BTW, gr8 looking classic timepiece, looking forward to adding one to the collection. Thanks and Have a good one. Happy Collecting ALL! Kindly, -T- |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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This production is 100 pieces. We will continue the production if the demand is there. We are also looking into a future GMT model. |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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Ventura wrote:The reason I ask is because it looks like a better quality version with adjustments such as screw down crown, domed crystal etc of the case I have for my Mees and Co dive watch. I had never heard of that brand, I just looked it up. Is it a 42mm case? I see differences in it right away, but yes it looks like a sub case also. |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Ventura wrote: The reason I ask is because it looks like a better quality version with adjustments such as screw down crown, domed crystal etc of the case I have for my Mees and Co dive watch.and the Mees has a asian movement, plastic movement holder,a plastic bezel inlay,a hollow bezel,a plated brass case,a plastic dial,and can't be worn in the water...yep,I can see the resemblance.. |
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Ventura 3T WIS
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Erm...yeah I was saying that everything in the Raven seems to be better quality I believe. I was pointing out the case and possible the crown, with the lack of crown guards makes it look like a similar case, hence asking if this was an modified catalogue case used for the Raven |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Ventura wrote: Erm...yeah I was saying that everything in the Raven seems to be better quality I believe. I was pointing out the case and possible the crown, with the lack of crown guards makes it look like a similar case, hence asking if this was an modified catalogue case used for the Ravenwhat we are trying to teach you,is just because a case looks like,doesn't mean they come from the same place...there are literally 1000's of Rolex homages out there,and all the cases look the same,that doesn't mean they are the same or were made the same...each manufacturer may have a in-house catalogue(usually only a couple pages,hardly a catalogue) of past cases they have built to show potential customers,and that doesn't mean there are shelves of cases just lying about,But there is NO such universal catalogue that every manufacturer magically pulls from.... |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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Let me just answer, and give away more proprietary information. The factories do not keep cases on a shelf, and pull them off to to make watches, at least not in my experience with our watches and our factory. We discuss the watch with the factory, we get engineering specs of the case, we make changes, we discuss the dial and hands, we get drawings from the factory, we discuss changes. Then we begin production, this involves making these cases from steel bars, not taking some case off some shelf. |
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krethk 3T WIS
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Does anyone have an idea when this watch will be for sale?? The wait is killing me...... |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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krethk wrote: Does anyone have an idea when this watch will be for sale?? The wait is killing me......as posted by Steve on page 4 of this thread: OKay, I have news that we had a short delay but they should be shipping to me at the end of this week. That means they should arrive by Monday. I will need to sort and inspect them when they arrive and then build the web pages for the purchase opportunity. I will try and make an HD close up video of the head piece today. I still do not have a bracelet here to show, they will arrive with the watches. |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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Yes, I have confirmation they will be here Monday, unless customs decides to delay, which usually doesn't happen. This doesn't mean they will be available for sale on Monday, but I will be working quickly to make them available on the website as soon as I can. You can sign up on the Raven website and be notified by email when they are ready. |
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krethk 3T WIS
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Thanks Steve!!! |
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AvaCotto 3T WIS
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Excellent! Thanks for the update Steve. Kindly, -T- |
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scarto44 3T WIS
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Soon now...very soon now |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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Customs delay yesterday in Memphis, shipment still there today. |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Attachment: ravenbig.jpg (Downloaded 218 times) |
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AvaCotto 3T WIS
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Very cool to see the new Raven w/bracelet in it's full glory...looks like a must buy for me w/only 100 produced. Have a good one & Happy Collecting ALL!! Kindly, -T- |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote: Beautiful |
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joecb 3T WIS
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just placed my order...the bracelet is everything I thought it would be...great job on this... |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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I did too, no way I am passing on this one |
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scarto44 3T WIS
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Order just placed, here's hoping for a low number :) bracelet looks unreal...I'm looking forward to my 1st Steve/Ralf watch (haven't taken the benarus plunge) |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Wow already got my shipping notification email Steve rocks |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS
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Paid---Thanks Steve |
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stew77 Admin
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Could not resist!!!! Nicely done Steve...love how the vintage, rivot style bracelet turned out. Just ordered mine!!!! |
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krethk 3T WIS
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Ordered mine yesterday...... I cannot wait to get it..... |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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WOW...Steve must be humpin'...delivery notices are already out!... |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote: WOW...Steve must be humpin'...delivery notices are already out!... Mine as well...Like I've ALWAYS stated "Steve's the man" |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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It has been a long day. I think 40-50 boxes shipped today. It was only possible by ignoring email all day, so if you sent me an email last night or today I will answer it later on tonight or tomorrow. |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS
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Steve Laughlin wrote: It has been a long day. I think 40-50 boxes shipped today. It was only possible by ignoring email all day, so if you sent me an email last night or today I will answer it later on tonight or tomorrow. Steve, As a customer I truely appreciate the effort made on this one. Baring any snafu's you are going to make a bunch of people super happy this weekend. |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Steve IS THE MAN, best CS of all the watch brands I've delt with!! |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS
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Jeep99dad wrote: Steve IS THE MAN, best CS of all the watch brands I've delt with!! AGREED X 1000000 |
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stew77 Admin
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watchdaddy1 wrote:Jeep99dad wrote:Steve IS THE MAN, best CS of all the watch brands I've delt with!! +2.... Without a doubt!!!!! Steve...incredible!!! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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I just placed my order and Steve confirmed that my special, magic number is available out of the 100 units. Yahoooo!!!! |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS
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bigrustypig wrote:I just placed my order and Steve confirmed that my special, magic number is available out of the 100 units. Yahoooo!!!! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Tony Duronio wrote:bigrustypig wrote: I just told my WIS buddies my requested number and they're all envious |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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bigrustypig wrote: Tony Duronio wrote:so Jeff,you told all your WIS Buddies?...what are we,Chopped Liver!... |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS
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Raven in Michigan with expected delivery tomorrow Going to be a good weekend |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS
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Mines out 4 delivery today.... |
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AvaCotto 3T WIS
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I don't remember the last time that I was this excited about a 42mm timepiece, as I tend to like the bigger pieces (like the Megalodon...which I have many variations). However, with that said, I believe that the Raven Vintage was so well made at capturing the vintage stylings of yesteryear's timepieces that I couldn't pass this one up. Just completed my purchase w/Steve before the inventory runs out. I'm really looking forward to receiving this piece and the accompanying kit isn't too bad either...an ISOfrane type rubber strap and OD green zulu to boot. Nice touch! The collaborative efforts of Steve, Jeff and Ralf on building a quality vintage piece really shine through on this one. Have a good one and Happy Collecting to my Fellow 3T'ers. Kindly, -T- |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS
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watchdaddy1 wrote: Mines out 4 delivery today.... & I'm home, sick as a dog sinus infection,ear,& throat as well ,My entire head feels as it's gonna explode.. But I'm jacked about recieving this (as much as can be ,being sick & all) |
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Damradas 3T WIS
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I'm waiting for my Raven Vintage here in Germany. I hope it shows up next week. I'm really excited about this watch. It's the first 42mm watch since a long time because I only wear watches about 44mm and larger. But the finish and the nice design of this Raven watch makes me nuts |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Raven landed in Charlotte |
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totorol 3T WIS
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Hi, Damradas, I am also waiting for Vintage to come here in Taiwan Asia!! Hopefully to get it this week!! I like large size too, but I think Vintage will do it!! Love the vintage look!! Tony Damradas wrote: I'm waiting for my Raven Vintage here in Germany. I hope it shows up next week. I'm really excited about this watch. It's the first 42mm watch since a long time because I only wear watches about 44mm and larger. But the finish and the nice design of this Raven watch makes me nuts |
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Othman 3T WIS
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#48 Raven landed in Kuwait today sound and safe..beautiful watch..thanks a lot Steve for fast shipping..you the best :) |