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Seth 3T WIS
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A while back I got a bug to build a watch commemorating my grandfather who passed last year. He was a very strong role model for myself and my father, and together we decided to pursue the project for the year anniversary of his death. I found Jeff at Raven and he agreed to take on the project and build 2 identical watches. Here's the result (I have another one identical to it in the box to give to my dad on Thursday). They're both engraved on the back with the same psalm as on his footstone.  Last edited on Tue Aug 11th, 2009 02:37 pm by Seth |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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hand6.gifhand6.gif Congrats and enjoy! ;) woohoo.gifwoohoo.gif |
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omegaman41 3T WIS 
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Very nice. Enjoy your watches and the special bond they represent to you, your Dad and Grandad. |
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KenC Admin 
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Very nice looking watch...tell us more about it...ie: engine, size, materials used, etc. |
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Seth 3T WIS
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At its core, its a Marathon mod.... stainless steel case, unidirectional bezel, water tight screw down crown and case back. I went with trit vial hands and dial for a real military look. It will be getting a leather band shortly to replace the NATO. The case sits really low and the NATO does nothing for the watch, IMO. The movement is (insert gasp) quartz. My dad, when questioned about movement, said 'You grandfather would've bought the simple, reliable, no fuss version'. Choice made. Thanks for the kind words. Its a different watch than I'm used to, as the case is a little smaller than my others (Omega Seamaster Professional, Seiko Monster, Citizen Skyhawk AT), but I really wanted a more utilitarian style. s> |
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Gregger 3T WIS 
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Devin 3T WIS 
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great looking watch enjoy!hand6.gif |
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scottran 3T WIS 
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KenC wrote: Very nice looking watch...tell us more about it...ie: engine, size, materials used, etc. Ken, They are also availabe in an ETA 2824 and are 42mm. Info at ravenwatches.com BTW great looking watch. hand6.gif How about a lume shot.  |
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Seth 3T WIS
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scottran 3T WIS
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Seth 3T WIS
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I really like that picture. Its easy to see the vials, and the material inside. |
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stormin13 3T WIS 
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Congratulations on the terrific looking new watch, Seth! hand6.gif I believe that both you and your Dad will truly enjoy wearing your watches because they will always remind you of your Grandfather. |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Very cool and a nice tribute to an influential person in you and your Father's lives.:dude: |
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Seth 3T WIS
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Thanks. I was really excited to wake up this AM and have those dials screaming bright. I hope my dad likes his... |
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Seth 3T WIS
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Here's the 2nd... Attachment: dadwatch.jpg (Downloaded 27 times) |
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tombs 3T WIS 
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Very nice Congrats |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Much better looking watch on the black pilot strap. Kudos on your very worthy project. hand6.gif |
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Seth 3T WIS
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Yeah, I agree. I didn't know how I wanted it strapped, so I started with a known quantity. The Leather is for my dad. I will probably do a 2 pc zulu for myself. I actually have gotten to really like it. The watch is light and comfortable, its literally the brightest I've ever seen at night, especially when I have to get my sick 2 year old up at 3 am, and its been dead nutz accurate. Jeff did a great job. |
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