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Nabco 3T WIS 
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Since I think I may be the first to jump on the Magrette bandwagon thought I would go a little overboard on the review and pics. First of all I ordered the watch on the 15th, Dion shipped it on the 16th from NZ and it arrived today.....that's incredible!!! Now on to the watch...I did not buy the upgraded packaging because all I do is put in in a plastic box in the attic but the packaging it came in was still nice, a cool wooden box with a sliding top and the watch and a second strap in a really nice canvas watch roll. The fit and finish is awesome, beautiful polished case, the lugs kind of wrap around my girlish 6.75 inch wrist, the screw down crown works perfectly, to the point it was so smooth I wasn't even sure I was loosening it. The case back on the first 100 watches has a piece of native kauri wood with a paua shell inlay for the logo under glass, with the serial number engraved on it.....a really NICE TOUCH, that makes it unique. The size of the case is 44mm with 24mm lugs with sapphire crystal. This model comes with the Miyota movement which is perfectly fine with me, based on the other Miyotas I have from Keith and Ralf they keep as good time as the ETA's. The thick black leather strap with red backing that came on the watch is great, very soft and comfortable. The second strap is light brown, kind of tan leather, may try that on the watch later. The only possible disappointing aspect of the watch is the lume, the hands are great but the dial markers don't seem to have any lume at all....for me not a big deal, the lume really does not make that big a difference to me one way or the other. In summary, this is a tremendous watch for the money, IMHO worth way more than the $315 that Dion charges for it...and the day/date version is even less. Here are a "few" pics for your viewing pleasure....                        |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Wow Nick............a lot to like on that one buddy..congrats and enjoy |
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KenC Admin 
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Okay...I am IMPRESSED! hand6.gif |
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Edgel 3T WIS 
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Quite a package for the money, Nick. I like it a lot. And I can't believe the service from NZ! |
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Paladin 3T WIS 
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UHHHH! WOW! Attachment: 020-[Drooling]-[SuperEmoticons.com].bmp (Downloaded 387 times) |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Congrats Nick on a Sweeeeeeeet Magrette!  ...my order is going in! hand6.gif |
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TopGun 3T WIS
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Now that's a great addition to any collection. There's a whole lot to like about this one. Congrats on pulling the trigger on this baby. Enjoy it often and wear it in good health. |
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armandsv 3T WIS
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man thats pretty! |
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scottran 3T WIS 
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WOW! Whats not to like about that one. Congrats! perfect.gif |
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beasteh 3T WIS
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I like this one a lot, looks very good on your wrist and the native kauri wood on the case back gives the watch a special touch. Congrats! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Kudos on your new watch, Nick. It looks well-built and for sure provides best value. Wear it in good health.smile8.gif |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Nick that is just a great looking watch! The day/date bead blasted is calling me... must resist! Looks like a really nice and unique timepiece. Enjoy it my friend. |
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hucky 3T WIS 
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Thanks for the Review and taking the time to share |
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stew77 Admin 
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Congrats on the Magrette Regattare!! Classic design, but that native kauri wood on the caseback makes it unique at the same time. cool10.gif Like this one !  |
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goldengrr 3T WIS 
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That is a great looking watch!! |
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chris s. 3T WIS 
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Very nice enjoy that sweet looker. ;) perfect.gif |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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Thanks guys...this is a great watch, may need to snag the day/date version too |
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joecb 3T WIS 
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very nice... very clean dial, I like it alot!! congrats... |
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Devin 3T WIS 
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thanks for sharing! that is a sweet timepiece. |
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sparkii 3T WIS 
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That is a keeper!cool10.gif |
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robcuk 3T WIS 
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The urge is too great..............................I've done it again! No 13 is on order and is winging it's way from New Zealand to London. Rob Last edited on Tue Jun 23rd, 2009 08:13 am by robcuk |
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stormin13 3T WIS 
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Congratulations, your new watch is very classy and the caseback is amazing! The entire package is the finest I've ever seen, I can't even imagine how incredible the deluxe version is. Thanks for the awesome photos and review, enjoy wearing your newest timepiece. hand6.gifhand6.gif |
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Bromo33333 3T WIS 
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Darnit ... my second big case of watch lust ... I hope I can hold out ....... |
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robcuk 3T WIS
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Bromo33333 wrote:Darnit ... my second big case of watch lust ... I hope I can hold out ....... They still have some of the limited edition ones left......................... Go on, you know it makes sense. Rob |
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Bromo33333 3T WIS
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robcuk wrote:Bromo33333 wrote: Heh ... I read this AFTER placing the order. LOL. I guess it's official ... addict here.  |
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tombs 3T WIS 
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Very nice watch indeedBouncy.gif Congrats |
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zippofan 3T WIS 
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That's a beauty, congrats! hand6.gif I have been to the Magrette site a couple of times and been tempted... Cheers, Griff |
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millionaire75 3T WIS
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Mine arrived this week. Love it. And you're right, a great value for the money. BTW, your pics/review were one of the reasons I bought it. Thanks! |
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Bazza 3T WIS 
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I have looked at purchasing this watch several times. For some reason I find any watch with 30m WR as a real turn-off. Apart from that their is a lot to like about this watch. |
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TXwatchguy 3T WIS 
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Kudos....super addition |
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sharkfin 3T WIS 
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Hi thanks for the unboxing. Very nice indeed. Thanks for introducing me to a brand I've never heard of. Cheers, Dave |
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6keith 3T WIS
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I ordered mine but with the tan strap. I hope to have it next day or two. I really think they are making a great looking watch at a really good price point. |
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ndburley 3T WIS 
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Now that has really knocked me back, all I can say is Beautiful!! Congrats Nick |
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6keith 3T WIS
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Well after much anticipation I received my Magrette with the tan band, did not realize it would come with the black on as well which was nice however, I opened the box, took the watch out to set the time and.....second hand was laying at the bottom of the dial . Waiting on Dion to respond today on how to remedy. What would most of you do or consider doing mail it back? By the way mad it happened not at Dion. mad.gif |
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stew77 Admin
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6keith - Well first, welcome to 3T...you will like it here very much!!!...feel free to post often. Well, that is a real bummer regarding the seconds hand. Regarding what to do...yes, if I were you I would mail the watch back to Dion and give him the opportunity to make it all right for you. IMO, sometimes things like this happen (in varying degrees perhaps), but it is how the vendor remedies the situation which to me is the most important thing. I hope that in the end, you will get a watch that meets all your expectations (even though it is a big pain to have something like this happen especially when you are giddy with anticipation of receiving a new watch that meets all your expectations). Be sure to post up some pics in the new arrivals section when this all gets worked out!!! Last edited on Mon Aug 16th, 2010 01:29 pm by stew77 |
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6keith 3T WIS
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Dion immediately responded and offered up the following: I chose #2 Oh no. I am sorry about this. Options: 1. You can send it back and I will fix and reimburse any shipping costs. 2. You can get it fixed by a local watch repair person (it is a simple job to fix) and I will reimburse and send an extra leather strap for your inconvenience. 3. You can send back and I will give you a full refund plus shipping costs for sending it back. Again, I am sorry. Cheers, Dion I have a very good watch repair guy so I chose to have it fixed here vrs mailing back and forth to NZ again. All will be fine, the watch is really nice just one hand short. :) |
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ndburley 3T WIS
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6keith wrote:Dion immediately responded and offered up the following: I chose #2 It is not great when that happens but it will happen to every WIS at some point in their collection. Its a lovely watch and I am sure it will provide many great years of service for you. Last edited on Mon Aug 16th, 2010 05:36 pm by ndburley |
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6keith 3T WIS
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I agree $*$* happens. It is a great watch and an even better value. Very prompt response and action taken. |
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6keith 3T WIS
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Well here it is better than expected. Great watch, very comfortable for a larger watch which some are not. Even another band being sent to me for the ordeal which was not something Dion had to do, great service. Attachment: photo.JPG (Downloaded 16 times) |
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