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MarkJnK 3T WIS 
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I recently sold off a bunch of watches to pay some bills on our house reno, and also buy a watch that has been on my "want" list for quite some time... the Ball Alligator. When I transferred the balance of the proceeds from my sell-off to our account, I held back $400 to play with  So now the question is what to buy with $400. Some of the obvious candidates are the Sumo 6R15, or the Orsa Sea Angler if I can find one. Also considered a SKX007 modded with Plongeur hands for $200 and pocket the change or grab something else economical. I'm really open to suggestions if I'm missing something exciting. I like big and heavy Automatics, no Ti, bracelets preferred. Thanks all! |
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srh_pres 3T WIS 
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Well, you picked the two I was just thinking of. There are a couple of nice Zeno divers (Airplane and Army) available for around $400-$500. Riedenschild also has a couple of nice divers (Dark Sea and Dark Sea Pro) in $400 or less range. Marc at Island Watch carries both Zeno and Riedenschild at great prices... hand6.gif |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Yeppers those are all good. Also for that range you could pickup a Tissot Seastar 1000 Auto. I love mine. hearteyes.gif :D |
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Cellular Amps 3T WIS 
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I know you listed Divers, but you didn't say that is all you are looking at... I know I am really enjoying my new Orient... http://www.watches.zsebehazy.com/sapphire_gmt.htm (not my site, but great pics) Nice and large auto and it does have some weight to it. |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Right now in that price range I would grab another Oceanaut 7Seas...it is big,heavy,sapphire crystal and has a swiss eta 2824-2 powering ithand6.gif On closeout at SAH for $399. and there is a thread with a 10% off code in this section...I own 2 and can say they are Awesomecool10.gif http://www.shopathometv.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=25000277&N=1101803&categoryId=4159&Ns=TOTAL_SOLD|1&pCategoryId=4117 |
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Foster 3T WIS 
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You should buy my Steinhart GMT Ocean 1! Just kidding, I'd get the Sumo. |
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canadajo 3T WIS 
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Zeno airplane diver for the heaviest chunker diver that I have ever worn |
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MarkJnK 3T WIS
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Well, I was forced to make a fast decision... and I bought the Orange Orsa that popped up on TZ. I was about 5 minutes away from pulling the trigger on a Orsa Lume dial, when I got Gregger's heads-up. Thanks!!! Can't believe the Orangina lasted over an hour on TZ before I saw it. Now I can't wait to get it, and I have to find a nice bracelet for it. 22mm right? Nice to join the family of Orsa owners who hang out here. Mark |
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srh_pres 3T WIS
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Great timing and nice pickup! Congrats on the Orangina.... hand6.gif I have a lume dial and 3T Sea Angler - so welcome to club! |
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KenC Admin 
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MarkJnK wrote: Well, I was forced to make a fast decision... and I bought the Orange Orsa that popped up on TZ. I was about 5 minutes away from pulling the trigger on a Orsa Lume dial, when I got Gregger's heads-up. Thanks!!! Can't believe the Orangina lasted over an hour on TZ before I saw it. Mark...congratulations on a great snag. As to bracelets...the best most of us have found is the Watchadoo (22mm - yes) that is sand/bead blasted to match the case. It is $70. The bright and brush finishes are available for $50 if you can get it blasted for less. They are "biddable" on ebay so you stand a chance of picking one up for less. Here is a pic (photog unknown) of an Orangina on a blasted Watchadoo!  |
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MarkJnK 3T WIS
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KenC wrote: MarkJnK wrote:Well, I was forced to make a fast decision... and I bought the Orange Orsa that popped up on TZ. I was about 5 minutes away from pulling the trigger on a Orsa Lume dial, when I got Gregger's heads-up. Thanks!!! Can't believe the Orangina lasted over an hour on TZ before I saw it. Ooh, that is nice on the watchadoo. I've had several 'doos on various watches, and it is odd that I don't curently have one in my rotation. Thanks for the heads up on the blasted finish... I was on autopilot and looking for a brushed finish. |
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KenC Admin
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And here is the ORSA 3T on a bead blasted Watchadoo!  |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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MarkJnK wrote: Well, I was forced to make a fast decision... and I bought the Orange Orsa that popped up on TZ. I was about 5 minutes away from pulling the trigger on a Orsa Lume dial, when I got Gregger's heads-up. Thanks!!! Can't believe the Orangina lasted over an hour on TZ before I saw it.Let me say it... Welcome to the Orangina club!! Great snag!!  |
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MarkJnK 3T WIS
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Thanks everyone! I'm very excited about this watch. I have the Orangina and a Ball Alligator en route to me. It looks to be an exciting race to my doorstep! If the orangina doesn't strike me, I'll be sure to post it here first. I know some of you are looking for one. I've also fallen for the lue dial, and may pick one of those up too. Mark |
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