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 Posted: Mon Jul 3rd, 2006 03:11 pm
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The Arbutus Eureka GMT arrived from IslandWatch today...shipped Friday here Monday...Great CS  My initial impression was WOW...Awesome Inner and Outer Box!....and Shock..I never Received a Watch so heavily Wrapped in Plastic than this one...a Pleasant Surprise! The Eureka is a tad over 40mm and 12mm thick...the Matte Finish and attention to Detail on the Dial are Superb and easily Read The Rotating inner Bezel Ring which allows for setting a second Time Zone has a Screw Down Crown..very Thoughtful...the High Polished Case and Bracelet are Quite Hefty as Well as Thick and Has Plenty of Room to Spare for those With larger Wrists!...The Most Impressive Feature Though is the Fit and Finish...very Tight and Uniform w/Solid End Links...All in All a Keeper and Quite the Looker and Much More than what one might Expect in this Price Range IMHO....Ty Marc for the Great Service ..I will give an Updated Review w/Better Pics after I size it and Give Er' a Test Run




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 Posted: Mon Jul 3rd, 2006 03:33 pm
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Oscar that is a sweet looking watch!
I don't know anything about that brand what movements are they useing ?


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 Posted: Mon Jul 3rd, 2006 03:46 pm
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OldeCrow wrote:
Chris..I honestly don't know and this may be a good question for Marc...I do know from speaking w/Marc that they are made in Hong Kong by a Watch Guy like You and Me!...I will say the Second Hand Glides across the Dial and Has a Hacking Feature..and Winds Easily Oscar that is a sweet looking watch!
I don't know anything about that brand what movements are they useing ?


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 Posted: Mon Jul 3rd, 2006 04:03 pm
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Very handsome watch O.

Last edited on Mon Jul 3rd, 2006 04:03 pm by mcwright

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Looks nice & beefy...........I like that color dial!

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 Posted: Mon Jul 3rd, 2006 05:28 pm
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Holy-moley  macaroni,Extra sharp.

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Great watch O, The GMT is a feature I use a lot.:D:D:D  Think you missed a piece of packing on the side, but you have got it by now.

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 Posted: Mon Jul 3rd, 2006 06:36 pm
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No........that is actually the invisible window to the Magical Mystery Tour!  

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Arbutus uses Asian movements, but I don't believe they are sourced from SeaGull, as many other brands are.

Really briefly, Arbutus is owned by a consortium that also is a licensed supplier to Lvmh (Louis Vuitton); the parent company of TAG, Zenith and others. So the same factory that pops these watches out, also makes cases, dials and straps/bands for mid-high end watches.

When I first brought the brand in, I was as "Wow" as Oscar is. To be seen to be believed.

Marc

 

OldeCrow wrote:
Oscar that is a sweet looking watch!
I don't know anything about that brand what movements are they useing ?


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Beautiful pics! Nice watch :dude:

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Congratulations!! :dude: Great looking watch.  The case and bracelet look extremely robust. :cool:

Dan:)

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TY,Gang...I am still finding protective vinyl on this Watch..even the insides of the clasp were protected ! I think Mike summed it up in one word..."Handsome"....the Fit and Finish at the Lugs is Absolutely Perfect not a Gap to be seen...and the stepped down Bezel allows for More Crystal to Show Off the Satiny Good Looks of the Dial!..so Far the Lume is Bright...the Test will be Tonight as far as Longevity..the Bracelet and Case are Mirrorlike ...Very High Polished...did I mention Half Links ! ..again Features are abound that You just Don't find on a Watch in this Price Range ...Yes ,I'm Happy

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