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| Posted: Fri Jan 11th, 2008 11:57 pm |
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KyleBuch 3T WIS
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Greetings! My name is Kyle and i am seeking some input. I love watches, plain and simple. I have an Omega Seamaster, which i love. But i now have a job that requires me to be on the water and beach alot, and i want a little bit less expensive wrist piece to wear in those conditions. Ive owned a few Seikos and citizens and been pretty pleased with them for wear and tear watches. I recently came across orient, Ive read the history about them being part of seiko, etc. I guess the short and sweet is I would like some input these watches. Thanks in advance! Kyle
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12th, 2008 02:06 am |
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pacifichrono 3T WIS 
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Hey, Kyle...WELCOME! I'm more into vintage watches these days, but I can assure you these guys will give you some expert recommendations for affordable watches around the water, including the brands you mentioned.  What's your upper budget? ;)
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12th, 2008 09:28 am |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Hello Kyle and welcome to 3T. The Seamaster is a great watch and I can understand your need for a beater. As you mentioned the big Japanes brands, here are a few examples of inexpensive but imho robust watches: Seiko Monster. Available in orange and black and other more exotic colors ($$). A staple of any WIS' collection.  Citizen NY0040-09W. Available in less garish color combos.  And the Orient Sub commonly referred to as the "Mako".  Just a few quick options... Check the IW link at the left of the forum and you'll be directed to Island Watch which is run by our good friend Marc Frankel. I believe he can get these with the exception of the Citizen... but I wouldn't put it past him!! Looking forward to seeing where you go... there are a lot of options...
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12th, 2008 10:01 am |
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srh_pres 3T WIS 
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Welcome aboard 3T Kyle... as pax indicated, Marc at IW has a great selection of Seiko and Orients to choose from (as well as a few Citizens)... look forward to your pics of whatever you wind up with... :cool:
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12th, 2008 10:15 am |
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Nordstrom 3T WIS 
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If I may, don't forget the Bernhardt Sea Shark...you get a lot of watch for the money. http://www.bernhardtwatch.com/seashark.html
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12th, 2008 10:35 am |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Nordstrom wrote: If I may, don't forget the Bernhardt Sea Shark...you get a lot of watch for the money. That's a great suggestion, Erik... which leads me to suggest the Orsa Monstrum... if you dare. I might also suggest the Shnoop deal Accutron VX200 though it really isn't a beater imo... but it could be used as one for the price! Of course that depends on its return... http://www.shnoop.com/
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12th, 2008 11:09 am |
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watchguru 3T WIS 
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Welcome to 3T Kyle! Great suggests you've got here so far! Personally, for your particular situation, I'd go with the Monster! Let us know what you decide!
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12th, 2008 11:24 am |
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KyleBuch 3T WIS
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Wow, thanks for all the input and welcomes guys! I am kinda leaning toward the orient... pobally because the resemblance to the Submariner... i love that classic "dive watch" style. I am leaning toward the rubber band, but i just dont like the dolphin's on the wrist band! lol. I guess i could always change out the band? How often does IW discount his products? I was looking through history and had seen where he had offered the Orients for 99 with free shipping. And if that was the case, id probally have one en route right now! Thanks again! Kyle Edit: where can i find these Orsa's!!!! I am thinking i might have to buy two new watches now.... lol Last edited on Sat Jan 12th, 2008 02:02 pm by KyleBuch |
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12th, 2008 02:04 pm |
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romano 3T WIS 
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there is an Orsa forum areas and the 3T watch cycle sales area . You can find Orsa watches there.
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12th, 2008 02:55 pm |
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canadajo 3T WIS 
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Orient .... Seiko .... Citizen .... you cant go wrong with any of them ...... Theres Orsa , Zeno and O&W that offer nice divers for a little more doe ...... That Accutron 200 was such a great deal .... a 1000 dollar watch for under 300 bucks hearteyes.gif
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| Posted: Sat Jan 12th, 2008 04:05 pm |
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KyleBuch 3T WIS
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Ya, i was a litle bummed i missed the acutron deal. i have just recently discovered Woot.com, and even more recently discovered schnoop.com I think i am going to try and get an orient here in the next few days just to wear for my orginal plan, mostly to work/play in. And after spending my entire morning here at work looking at everyones watches, i think i have decieded I am going to keepo my eyes open for either another accutron or a maybe a Orsa. Orsa is a totally new brand to me, i actully thought it was a Oris typo the first time i saw it here on the forum. So i am going to do a little research on the brand and keep my eyes open, because i have totally fell in love with the look and style of them!
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