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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Saw Tony's post regarding the impending release of this retro styled diver from Peter Helson and was intrigued. A few days later it's on my wrist and at first blush I am most impressed. I've got no good light and rain here so I'm just going to be brief and let this one sink in for a day or two and give some additional thoughts. This is my first Helson and thus far I am well satisfied. Q & Ds:     |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Congrats Mark!...that is a awesome watch with a lot of wrist presence! ...how does the other bezel look and have you tried the bezel removal tool yet Buddy...  |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Looking good Mark. Enjoy! |
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Veritas99 3T WIS 
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Looks great on the wrist, congrats! Interesting to see you got no. 87, given when you ordered. I wonder if that reflects how many have already sold or if your number is just the random result of the mailroom employee that ships them out. |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Very nice buddy |
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Gregger 3T WIS 
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Looking good Pax....congrats and enjoy!! |
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ncvol17 3T WIS 
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great look . great name. great case back. nice acquisition. |
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rvs1111 3T WIS 
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That looks so kick ass! I ordered one too. Hope I am around when it gets delivered tomorrow :) RVS1111 Last edited on Fri Mar 18th, 2011 02:35 am by rvs1111 |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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I didn't hook on that one yet...But I must say that the orange tone of the dial has a vintage look fitting to the whole watch: Nice detail! Enjoy that new one! |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS 
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Nice 1 Mark, love that retro look & the rubber is to die for . congratsPeter is putting out some sick pieces IMO |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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This is a looker, Mark,and the most striking feature of the Tortuga is that very attractive case. Looking forward to a bezel change and more thoughts from you on this striking diver. Enjoy it in good health for a long time. |
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stew77 Admin 
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Congrats on this great looking new piece from Helson, Mark! The orange dial is my favorite looking combo in the Tortuga lineup.  ...and I'm loving the dimensions and vintage design of these.Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this one as you have a chance to get to know the Tortuga a little better. Enjoy! |
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joecb 3T WIS 
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Very cool retro design. That is one of the nicest shades of orange I have seen on a dive watch, it looks almost like tangerine. Is that a raised stainless ring outside around the crystal? I like the the case back on this pretty cool!! Congrats.. |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Thanks for the encouraging comments, 3T buds! @O--haven't had a moment to look at the whole package... looks like I have a free weekend so I'm hoping to play around with it a bit. @joecb--it looks as though this raised flange wil be where the bezel removal tool will connect |
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afc14284 3T WIS 
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Pax... Excellent pics... Hadn't paid much attention to the Tortuga until I saw your pics. I really think this could be my next purchase... Now I only have to sell of a few of my watches for that baby... ENJOY!!! |
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t0t0_b0y 3T WIS
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Nice watch!! |
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Devin 3T WIS 
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Looks very nice Pax! |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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Your thoughts on the alternate bezel? |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Paxman wrote: Your thoughts on the alternate bezel?I like what I see...the ss bez w/orange-black markers give it a different look imo! |
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exc-hulk Moderator 
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Hey Mark ! Congrats to your Newbie ! Looks absolutely nice. Very wintage with the orange dial. Both bezels looks great. Can you make a picture from profile of the watch please ? |
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joecb 3T WIS
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i really like the alternate bezel over the black one...I agree with Oscar, the orange markers against the SS is cool!! The bezel machining gives it a real industrial look.. |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Mark, the black bezel makes the Tortuga look like the diver that it is. But it's a common look and looks different only because of the case's shape viz most divers. However, on the alternate SS bezel, the watch looks very different. It still shouts that its a diver but the exaggeration of the raised glass combining with the drooping bezel's slope is unique. The scalloped bezel ring is also rare. Yes, looks industrial and looks very cool. It's sure to turn some heads. I like the alternate bezel more than the black traditional bezel. Still a very good-looking diver. |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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exc-hulk wrote:
Per your request:   |
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exc-hulk Moderator
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Hi Mark ! Thanks for your picture from the profile !  Absolutely unique profile. I love the profile of this watch. Outstanding job from Peter ! |
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stew77 Admin
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Paxman wrote: Your thoughts on the alternate bezel? I like the alternative bezel Mark, which I agree is cool with the black and orange markers and gives it a very different look with the scalloped bezel too. But (and it looks like I may be in the minority) I like the standard black bezel a bit more on this one. I prefer how the black bezel looks with the orange dial, and I also prefer the bezel edge design just a bit more...all IMO of course. Very cool that you have the options of switching things up so easily on this one!  Last edited on Sun Mar 20th, 2011 11:07 pm by stew77 |
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Paladin 3T WIS 
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Congrat's Mark on a great looking vintage peice from Helson! But, what made you choose Orange?  |
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afc14284 3T WIS
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Paxman wrote:Your thoughts on the alternate bezel? I really like the look of the alternative bezel although I think that when mine comes i'll wear it more with the traditional one, OTOH, how wonderful it is to see that you have the choice.. I think this aggregate value makes this an even nicer purchase!! Kudos to Helson |
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kingkong21 3T WIS 
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congrats, looks sweet ! |
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