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| Posted: Wed Nov 24th, 2010 01:42 pm |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Very nice Traser. Love how clean this watch looks. I am confused by a couple things you said: 1) "The cosmetic issue here is curious. Perhaps these are NOS?" 2) I don't think it would cost you thousands to get into a Ball with similar spec as this Traser. Hundreds though...
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| Posted: Wed Nov 24th, 2010 11:46 pm |
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tommy_boy 3T WIS 
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Paxman wrote: Very nice Traser. Love how clean this watch looks. I am confused by a couple things you said: The caseback of my watch has some interesting indications: The engraving seems to have some reddish brown color introduced. I don't know whether it is applied when new or if it is the result of corrosion. Just sayin'. But it is not uniform or even present in all characters and is, as evidenced by the picture that I posted, smeared. This is not an issue with me because it affects the caseback. The caseback had a protective plastic skin in place when I received it. The rest of the watch is cosmetically fine. The condition of this caseback, coupled with the fact that I could not find this exact watch listed on the Traser web site, made me pose the question that perhaps these T4002.258.52.07 automatic versions are NOS. That could be one reason why I could not find this model there, and why it is being sold at a substantial discount by a Traser dealer. At least one Internet retailer states that this model is no longer available. I am not always the smartest shopper. Compared to a used Ball Fireman, for example, I agree with you about the price difference being merely hundreds. But I covet the more expensive three-hand Ball models! The Engineer II Arabic may well cost me $1300-$1500 new. To go up in quality to COSC, when new, we can cross the $2,000/"couple grand" threshold. I intend to get me a Ball one day, and it will probably be a used watch when I do. I am as pleased with this watch as I was with the last watch that I bought from Marc. Thanks for asking these questions. I am a humble rookie among seasoned veterans here. You guys are very helpful.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 25th, 2010 11:47 am |
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OldeCrow 3T WIS 
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Tom Sometimes they paint the text or engraving on the caseback to make it more visible and it doesn't take much to wear it out, a day of sweating on it will start the paint loose, and if the caseback was oily to start out with the paint will come off even faster... Not saying thats the case here I haven't seen any trasers with painted engravings before....just thinking out loud a bit...
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| Posted: Thu Nov 25th, 2010 01:36 pm |
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IW 3T WIS 
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This traser is a discontinued model. They (Switzerland) stopped production about 2 years ago. Then about one year ago, traser USA was offered to purchase a bulk of them, as the factory had extra dials, hands, movements, etc. . . so they did. A few dealers snatched them up. These white ones are all we have left. If you have registration problems, just email traser USA from the website and tell them where you bought it. Its all legit. Thanks- Marc
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| Posted: Thu Nov 25th, 2010 01:46 pm |
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tommy_boy 3T WIS
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Hi Marc, Happy Thanksgiving! Sure, my warranty registration went just fine. Never a worry. It's all good!
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| Posted: Thu Nov 25th, 2010 04:58 pm |
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407guy 3T WIS
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Newbie Q from me. What does NOS mean?
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| Posted: Thu Nov 25th, 2010 05:31 pm |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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407guy wrote: Newbie Q from me. What does NOS mean? New Old Stock 
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| Posted: Fri Nov 26th, 2010 08:34 am |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Big Congrats on that Traser. I love the dial lots.
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| Posted: Fri Nov 26th, 2010 08:38 am |
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407guy 3T WIS
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Thanks Paxman.
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| Posted: Fri Nov 26th, 2010 09:26 am |
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tommy_boy 3T WIS
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Well, I just have to get a better camera. I am having no luck finding the right amount of light to show of my new radioactive wrist timing device. You know, I bet there are some sales today!  Stay tuned...
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| Posted: Fri Nov 26th, 2010 01:09 pm |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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Seems to be a good watch for the buks! Congrats!
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