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IanM 3T WIS 
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Hi 3T'ers. I have been looking at MKII Stingray watches lately, and am impressed with the bang for the buck they seem to offer - especially since the 42mm version can be made to look like the BP Fifty Fathoms with a bit of "selective breeding" when you order off their website. I am attracted to bright, shiny, and distinctively minimalist. My girl thinks that is why I am with her... :) Anyway - I have 2 questions: 1. why are the MKIIs I have seen available on the fora available second hand for roughly the same price as a new one off the shelf from the manufacturer? (in other words, why would I buy a second-hand one to save 30 bucks?) and 2. does anyone have any experience with how good they are? I can remember a post a cupla months ago with a terrific looking incoming Stingray, but no longer term comments on how well they wear/last/keep time and if any SS bracelets are available to suit them. Many thanks in advance for any thoughts from owners - and if the topic is unacceptable discussion on the forum, please feel free to PM me and kick the topic to the kerb, cos it is mainly for my education anyway - cheers all - IanM  |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Well Ian I'll let you know anytime now!! I guess I am like you in that I was attracted to the watch and see it as an homage to the old school FF. I placed a WTB advert here and at MWF and had a few responses none of which had the exact configuration I wanted but which were darn close. I want this:  I was talking to another forum member about purchasing his for $525. The direct sales price sis $565 + shipping. Not a great savings and he wouldn't budge. I decided the 6 months of warranty he had chewed up were worth $40 to me so I placed an order. Not worth the minimal saving imo. So I'll be glad to give you my opinion on the watch if I ever get it. I ordered it back on 3/25. I didn't get shipped before Yao went to Basel and still is not moving. They were not able to get the watch sent out in the 5 business days prior to them leaving for Basel and aren't moving too quickly since their return. I just last night asked for upgraded shipping so that I could expect the watch this week. No response as of yet. I am hoping the CS improves and they perform a bit of service recovery. The other thing to consider is that Yao told me he is getting to the end of the pre-built watches so I wouldn't dilly-dally. Tony Duronio has one. He has assured me it will be well worth the wait. I plan on using it in what I hope is a warm summer here in the Northern Hemisphere.:D Stay cool, literally and figuratively!! I'll give you more info when I get the piece. |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Pax - you are a legend, thanks so much. In this watch, our tastes seem identical. You got my point about the small reduction in prices - seems to make no sense. And the standard design watches are available "off the shelf" most of the time. So sorry you are going through the "Basel-syndrome" by which I mean that every watchmaker leaves their business in limbo for a week while they go and look for ideas to generate new business  . If Yao had asked - we could both have told him that he needs to do the sloping inner bezel like the FF and in a 45mm version! The 50, 60 and 70 of the design you ahve chosen are all such good-looking watches. And your memory is better than mine - it was actually, now I remember, Tony's post that got me thinking! Talk about enablers!My latest incoming is a mint (not NOS) black-faced Omega SM120 f300Hz diver. Wanted one for ages and found an Aussie seller who wanted to let his go. It has blown the budget a little for the second quarter of the year - but it has forced me to look outside the box a little at some alternative watches I like. There is something visually striking about the Stingray that just gets into your blood. It does everything, in a minimalist way, and looks like a million bucks. It isn't just that it evokes the FF (though few would appreciate that anyway, other than WISs like us!) it is a very classy design in its own right. I am not a rubber strap fan - so maybe a polished SS bracelet is all that it needs to be absolutely perfect IMHO. Oh cr*p - I just imagined how good it would look on Omega mesh....  Once again this forum has proved to be a very a friendly place to be - thanks so much for your input. I look forward to your thoughts on the incoming 60 - and of course I will post some photos of the new SM120 when it arrives - or "borrow" shots from the seller to post them quickly! Cheers Pax - IanM  |
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KenC Admin 
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I love that watch & guess I'd better get off my butt, too...I imagine the high secondary market price is because of the limited # of watches available. They are not being produced in volume and even the pre-built models are "hand-made". |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Hiya Ken. You're probably right. Off the butt time for me, too. But I would be interested to hear Pax's views on the pre-built 60 before jumping in. Surely it can't take much longer for CS at Yao's to get Pax the piece he would have undoubtedly paid for on order? Can they Pax? Cheers! IanMhand6.gif |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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I got a response telling ,e I would have the watch this week and then FedEx tracking info. Seems Yao upgraded the shipping. Tracking says I will have it today by 1900 though at last look it was in Indiana. You'll have an opinion PDQ! |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Thanks Pax! Hope that shipping is believable... I would appreciate your opinion, but it doesn't have to be PDQ - whenever you ge the chance will be fine - no pressure! Cheers! IanM . |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Believe me Ian, I'll be on it it!. No hassle at at all. I've been anxious myself after hearing so many good things about the watches. |
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murphy j 3T WIS 
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Hey Pax, I'm interested in what you think too. I've talked the wife into letting me have enough funds for one more purchase before the baby gets here, and I'm seriously eyeballing the MKII Stingray. |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Hi murphy j Gee whiz your wife is a good woman! Oh - and congrats in advance on the new baby!! Which MkII Stingray interests you most? That Stingray 60 beauty posted above by Pax is deffo the one, IMHO. If Pax likes it - I am positive I will, too, cos he holds nothing back if it is a fizzer. Perhaps a twofer deal with yao?  Have a good one! IanM hand6.gif Last edited on Thu Apr 17th, 2008 09:58 am by IanM |
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KenC Admin
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I like them all, but the 12 hour GMT bezel is probably the most practical! http://www.mkiiwatches.com/WSWrapper.jsp?mypage=cd01ch_mod1.htm |
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murphy j 3T WIS
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Actually, I went ahead and pulled the trigger:). I went for a custom built Stingray 70. It'll have the Bund II dial and hands w/red tipped sweep, bead blasted case, AR sapphire xtal, diamond marker at the 12 elapsed time bezel insert, date at the 4:30 w/black wheel and white numbers and nato strap. I realize of course that the 12hr GMT is the more practical bezel, but was going for something with a bit more a traditional BP FF look. 24 week lead time right now, so I won't have it in my hot little hands anytime soon. I also had to agree to no more watches while on this deployment:(, boy is it gonna be a looonnngg wait till Oct. |
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KenC Admin
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murphy j wrote: Actually, I went ahead and pulled the trigger:). I went for a custom built Stingray 70. It'll have the Bund II dial and hands w/red tipped sweep, bead blasted case, AR sapphire xtal, diamond marker at the 12 elapsed time bezel insert, date at the 4:30 w/black wheel and white numbers and nato strap. I realize of course that the 12hr GMT is the more practical bezel, but was going for something with a bit more a traditional BP FF look. 24 week lead time right now, so I won't have it in my hot little hands anytime soon. I also had to agree to no more watches while on this deployment:(, boy is it gonna be a looonnngg wait till Oct. Oh yeah...just dummied up a preview.....SWEET! |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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KenC wrote: murphy j wrote:Actually, I went ahead and pulled the trigger:). I went for a custom built Stingray 70. It'll have the Bund II dial and hands w/red tipped sweep, bead blasted case, AR sapphire xtal, diamond marker at the 12 elapsed time bezel insert, date at the 4:30 w/black wheel and white numbers and nato strap. I realize of course that the 12hr GMT is the more practical bezel, but was going for something with a bit more a traditional BP FF look. 24 week lead time right now, so I won't have it in my hot little hands anytime soon. I also had to agree to no more watches while on this deployment:(, boy is it gonna be a looonnngg wait till Oct. LOL KEWL!  |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Hi Murph. Sounds awesome! IanM |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Couldn't resist. I went thru the box-ticking fun on MKII to preview ur watch, too, Murph. Absa lootely brilliant choice! Cheers and (early) congrats, good sir. IanM |
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murphy j 3T WIS
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Thanks Ian, Skip and Ken. It's great that you guys think it looks cool too. After all the talking about it, I realised that one is on 'The List', and I couldn't wait for Pax to give a review on his, especially after the box clicking to figure out which combo appealed to me the most. The only drawback is now I have to wait till I get home before buying another watch. That's ok though, because I'll be on the hunt for a grail when I do. Vintage Rolex/Tudor sub here I come:D. |
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