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| The BARRACUDA landed | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 2nd, 2009 09:46 am |
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DM71 3T WIS 
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Since the first day I saw the BARRACUDA, I wanted to have one. Like I said in other posts, I discovered BENARUS about a week to late and then, they were all sold out:(. Many thanks to 3T since after posting a WTB, I received many PM's from different members and I was indeed impressed by the help I received. So, it came in Wednesday and I'm an happy WIS!!! I have to say that I was also happy that I bought from a 3T member. Dan (Suitekids) was a pleasure to deal with and the watch, #32, was in a pretty good shape, which is not that easy to find. Didn't have time to take pics yet, even if I think it's not necessary since most members here know this watch very well, but I will anyway when I have a minute. My impressions about the watch are the following: This is simply the nicest Asian Benarus to date. I don't know for you guys that have them all, but I have the Sea Devil and the Moray, that are amazing watches IMO, but the Cuda is simply my favorite. It has the most distinctive case, the ultimate "tool" look, the nicest bezel operation, a beautiful dial and I love the lumed minute ring, like on the 1K. I think this is a nice Benarus signature and I wish I will see it on future models. Then, nobody would believe that this is a 42mm watch. It's crazy to see how this watch wears way bigger than it's size would suggest. My only complaint about the watch is that, like all my other Benarus, the bezel doesn't align properly with minute marks. This is the only thing that I would say Benarus has to improve on. I can cheat a bit and align it but it really sits in between minute marks. With that said, I know that for a watch in this price range, you already get a lot for your money and besides that, I cannot fault this timepiece, it's perfect.gif. There is a lot of interest still for the Cuda and that's amazing. They keep their value and more which is impressive for such an affordable watch. I saw one selling on eBay for over $500 and it was very rough! :shock: So, my automatic Benarus family is now complete and I just have to wait for the Megalodon and GMT... Thanks for reading and thanks again Dan! Daniel Last edited on Fri Oct 2nd, 2009 10:27 am by DM71 |
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| Posted: Fri Oct 2nd, 2009 09:58 am |
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KenC Admin 
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What else can I say but...ENJOY!
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| Posted: Fri Oct 2nd, 2009 10:43 am |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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Congrats Daniel...I know this was one that you really wanted and i agree with you 100% of all my Benarus watches the Cudas are my favorite too. That said I have a sneaking suspicion that the Mega will surpass it and become my favorite Benarus!!
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| Posted: Fri Oct 2nd, 2009 11:04 am |
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Big congrats Daniel on finally locating a hard-to-find, and uniquely Benarus.......BARRACUDA!!!! Glad to see you are enjoying that one!!! 
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| Posted: Fri Oct 2nd, 2009 06:22 pm |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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Awesome. I will also buy one someday to complete the collection. I just received today my new to me #31 yellow Sea Devil from. 3T member as well. Chad is a gentelman!!:) I already had the #22 Moray BRG. Next baracuda or the Auto GMT :) Does it ever end??:) congrats again
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| Posted: Fri Oct 2nd, 2009 07:39 pm |
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DM71 3T WIS
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KenC, Stew, Thanks guys! You're right Nick the Megalodon will be special for sure. Just look at the case and dial :shock:. It scares me!  I will probably store this one in a special cage... Brice, if i see a Cuda for sale, I will let you know. But man, you have to be fast to pull the trigger because they sell lighting fast! I know, I missed two before this one. If you want to send me an email address that could be best to reach you, just send me a PM. It's funny, I was reading an older post in the Benarus forum yesterday from a guy complaining about his Barracuda loosing value because Ralf was coming with the SeaDevil and then he felt he didn't have an LE anymore... LOL! :D Daniel Last edited on Sat Oct 3rd, 2009 12:41 pm by DM71 |
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| Posted: Sat Oct 3rd, 2009 10:28 am |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Happy you were able to score a Cuda, but although we all know the watch you are not going to get off that easily! 
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| Posted: Sat Oct 3rd, 2009 10:48 am |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Daniel. I'll PM you my addy. Congrats again but... PICS or BANBouncy.gif
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| Posted: Sat Oct 3rd, 2009 11:51 am |
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DM71 3T WIS
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Ok guys, I took a wrist shot for you. It's cloudy outside but ...  Last edited on Sat Oct 3rd, 2009 12:42 pm by DM71 |
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| Posted: Sat Oct 3rd, 2009 12:01 pm |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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DM71 wrote: Ok guys, I took a wrist shot for you. It's cloudy outside but ... Then I need medicine, the sweep is the same on the Cuda :?. Ha!Ha! that's ok, my eyes wanted it to be better :). It's a beauty anyway ! Lookin' good!! 
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| Posted: Sat Oct 3rd, 2009 12:38 pm |
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DM71 3T WIS
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Some more shots, I like pix too      
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| Posted: Sat Oct 3rd, 2009 02:53 pm |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Ah ah. You couldn't help yourself.. Had to take pics:) great pictures and awesome watch!!
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