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djgg 3T WIS
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How about a Mega midi ( about the same size as a 1km ) for the next watch from Benarus ? Before I run to the hills, this is my thinking. Because of the size of the Ralf and Steve are missing out on alot of sales. I have a Mega 1, I think that its a OUTSTANDING watch, the best value, best fit and finish watch that I own. What do you think ?? David |
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gt-tech 3T WIS 
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Well.....probably I agree. A little smaller Meg, with a different name of course, would be a great hit..... ...a bezel of around 44-45mm... ...and if t had many color variations for the dial I would definitely wanted to buy it..... |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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This is JMO but I'm not sure I would agree with you, a smaller version of the same case would take away from Megalodon series, you can bet on Benarus coming out with new designs that will be equally impressive and unique in a smaller size watch. Also, I really don't think they are missing out on any sales, they pretty much sold out the entire run of 150 watches for the Mega 2 in less than a week....there is a definite demand for these big watches. I do agree though that another unique style in a 44mm size would be great. |
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tcampbell 3T WIS 
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I think the next Benarus should be called the Megamouth - named after the rarest shark in the world. Just like Benarus watches...they are few and far between (less than 200 pieces.) Additionally, the name fits in perfectly with the Diver series. The Megamouth The rarest shark in the world is the giant Megamouth Shark. Only 41 of the sharks have been found worldwide as of April 2009. Could be less than 200 worldwide. Originally found in 1976 off of the coast of Oahu, Hawaii the Megamouth Shark is similar to the giant whale shark. The Megamouth shark is a filter feeder with a large mouth and is not believed to cause any threat to humans.  Last edited on Sat Feb 20th, 2010 11:39 am by tcampbell |
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romeo-1 3T WIS 
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...or an all white lume dial calling it the Great White... |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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1st of all any smaller version of the Meg would be extremely expensive as it would have to be a ground up build all over again and like Nick said from the looks of things Benarus has not lost any sales over the size of the Meg from what I can see! :D. .... the whole "Mega" theme has been done and done well by Benarus imho.hand6.gif |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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oagaspar wrote: 1st of all any smaller version of the Meg would be extremely expensive as it would have to be a ground up build all over again and like Nick from the looks of things Benarus has not lost any sales over the size of the Meg from what I can see! :D. +1. I think commercially, it would be a good move if Steve and Ralf just kept building on the Megalodon platform. It's a winner for me.:) |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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Yes Jeff, building on the Meg platform would be perfect. It thought about it in fact... I would see the same case with a different bezel... I had the idea of a slightly thicker and roundish bezel with circular cuts inside it: Like 5mm diameter half spheres cuted at 45 grades orientation of the bezel side, all around it offcourse (It would be a fantastic grip on that). And a similar sandwich dial with circular markers. It would remember the tentacles and suction cups of a giant squid and could be named Kraken or something like that;) |
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kraeken 3T WIS
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How about a titanium dive watch, ~44mm, but thinner and a little dressier than usual, maybe a see through back? Or even an aviator with a dive bezel? Last edited on Mon Feb 22nd, 2010 12:38 am by kraeken |
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BlueViper 3T WIS
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How about an Automatic Chrono Sea Devil?? Last edited on Mon Feb 22nd, 2010 01:30 am by BlueViper |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Hammerfjord wrote: Yes Jeff, building on the Meg platform would be perfect. It thought about it in fact... I agree, William.hand6.gif I think I know what you mean on the half spheres but maybe the suction cups would be a good application to the case itself. It would be hard to mill at small limited release voulmes but would be a good disguise for bumps and dings our watches get. Bezel side? Ok too and might be a better location than the case. hand6.gif |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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kraeken wrote: How about a titanium dive watch, ~44mm, but thinner and a little dressier than usual, maybe a see through back? Or even an aviator with a dive bezel? the next Benarus is a Aviator with a dive bezel and orders are already being taken.hand6.gif http://www.benarus.com/gmtauto/index.php |
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capez 3T WIS
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I'm in for sure !!cool10.gifcool10.gif |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS 
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Ralf and I have lots of ideas for 2010 that are already underway. The auto GMT will be shipping to me soon as well as the mesh bracelets, I will be making a video and photographing those as well as the quartz model as soon as they arrive. The Megalodon case will remain the same and we are exploring the production of some in Titanium, but first we must produce the current model that we just took reservations for, this will take 3-4 months I estimate. We are working on 2 new cases that we are designing ourselves, you will not see another company with these cases, one will be 45mm and one will be 42mm. We want to bring these watches out in 2010, or at least 1 of them, maybe the 42mm first. We are looking at doing a small production of Morays with ETA 2824, new dial colors and slight variations from the first. We will publish our designs and reservation lists here like we did with the Megalodon 2, an online list for all to see the options and availabilities. I think with one of these cases, maybe the 45mm we can make a special dial that is unique and organic like the megalodon and offer that as an alternate to a dial with numbers and hashes. Last edited on Mon Feb 22nd, 2010 01:20 pm by Steve Laughlin |
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BlueViper 3T WIS
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Chrono...Chrono...Chrono...Chrono!!!!! Mega with a CHRONO would be sweet!!! |
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stew77 Admin 
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Steve Laughlin wrote: Ralf and I have lots of ideas for 2010 that are already underway. Sounds fantastic Steve!!!! I have a feeling that my wife will not like this news at all.  Really liking the sound of 2010 for Benarus. |
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kraeken 3T WIS
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I'm down for a lume dial Moray with skeleton hands! |
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sharkfin 3T WIS 
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Oh I like the sounds of this. Titanium, i'm down with this. I can't wait to see what you came up with the 45mm. The 42mm is too small for my likes.:( Already to the next few down the line. Awesome. ;) Cheers, Dave. |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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Looking forward to whatever you guys come up with....titanium sounds like a great idea woohoo.gif |
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uhrenmarkus 3T WIS 
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Hi Benarus Fans !! I think the same like " BlueViper". We need a CHRONO,sure !!!!!!!  |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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bigrustypig wrote:Hammerfjord wrote:Yes Jeff, building on the Meg platform would be perfect. It thought about it in fact... I thought about the half-spheres cuts in the case but it would weaken the thickness... Still, some double circular and thin ingravings could draw some great cups and disguise bumps and dings;) |
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Rawhide 3T WIS
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Different dial colors for the second run of Morays is a great idea to differentiate it from the first. Orange or yellow would be awesome. |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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OK. 45mm in titanium. I hear you. That's ok with me and I can live with a small watch that size BUT hope it's at least 18mm tall and with lugs sloping inward to give the watch extra "cleavage". Just my opinion, of course. |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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A yellow dial Moray with the black bezel would be awesome yourock.gif |
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sang1911 3T WIS 
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Wow! That exciting news. yahoo.gif I'm really looking forwards to see the new Moray and curious about the new cases design too. |
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watchu2 3T WIS 
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Yes, an Moray ETA would be my choice. The miyota is the only reason I sold mine. |
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q_at96 3T WIS
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42mm is music to my ears... I look forward to seeing it. Cheers, Q |
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Scart 3T WIS 
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looking forward Moray ETA hand6.gif |
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Scart 3T WIS
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oh..yes a white lume dial  |
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mike122 3T WIS 
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Sometime, down the road, I'd like to buy a new diver for my wife. Ideally,I would be 36 mm, mop dial, quartz, and 200 m wr. If I could give it to her for Xmas next year it would be great. And when my daughter heads off to college, (that is her in the front of the board in my avatar) in about three years, she will need something nice but rugged. She is a science geek who loves to get her hands dirty. Mike Last edited on Tue Mar 9th, 2010 08:12 pm by mike122 |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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mike122 wrote: Sometime, down the road, I'd like to buy a new diver for my wife. Ideally,I would be 36 mm, mop dial, quartz, and 200 m wr. If I could give it to her for Xmas next year it would be great. This has been discussed before and IMO a good idea, I may disagree on the size, I'm thinking more 38mm to 40mm, but proportionally thinner than a guys watch. I don't want to speak for Ralf and Steve but I think they would need to have the entire run presold before jumping into it. But a great idea  |
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Rawhide 3T WIS
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Any plans for something in titanium? |
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11oss 3T WIS
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watchu2 wrote: Yes, an Moray ETA would be my choice. The miyota is the only reason I sold mine. I understand that but the miyota movement was the only reason I was able to afford my Benarus watches. Prices have crept up and up. Any future watches I personaly would like the option of going for a cheaper movement or ETA for those that would prefer a swiss movement. everybody is happy then :) As for my suggestion of a future watch I personally would like something along teh lins of a Sinn EZM1 Last edited on Sat Apr 10th, 2010 06:07 am by 11oss |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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Yes, simple fact that an ETA movement creates a higher priced watch. We will be using a Miyota in a new design soon, and that will make the watch more affordable and still have all the other top of the line benefits that you can expect with our watches. We will also offer at least 1 watch per year that will have an ETA so we can offer a variety of watches and movements. |
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clonetrooper 3T WIS 
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Can't wait to see whats coming next... Any teaser available?? |
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tpdtopcop 3T WIS
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I am new to the Benarus watch line, and I am waiting for a Sea Devil. As far as the discussion earlier on size I think 47 or 48 mm IMO a good size for a dive watch. |
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Rawhide 3T WIS
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I don't understand the dislike of the Miyota. It's a good time keeper (more accurate than lower end Seiko and ETA in my experience), runs forever with minimal attention, and if it does die on you it's cheap enough to just drop in a new one. |
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natevan70 3T WIS 
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Rawhide wrote: I don't understand the dislike of the Miyota. It's a good time keeper (more accurate than lower end Seiko and ETA in my experience), runs forever with minimal attention, and if it does die on you it's cheap enough to just drop in a new one. I don't think there is a real dislike of Myota, as long as the price point is in line with a less expensive movement. That said; there are those who shy away from it. Different strokes, etc.etc. |
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blbarron 3T WIS 
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tpdtopcop wrote: I am new to the Benarus watch line, and I am waiting for a Sea Devil. As far as the discussion earlier on size I think 47 or 48 mm IMO a good size for a dive watch. I agree completely, 45-48mm is great, it offers a great size presence on the wrist without being overbearing. Last edited on Fri Apr 16th, 2010 11:06 am by blbarron |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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yes, the Megalodon is 49mm. our next watch will be 42mm. I want to make another watch in the future that is 48 or 49mm and a different design than the Megalodon. I am planning to post drawings of the 42mm soon. Bouncy.gif |
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tpdtopcop 3T WIS
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Steve Laughlin wrote: yes, the Megalodon is 49mm. our next watch will be 42mm. Dang 42mm is way to small for my wrist. This will leave a lot of bigger wristed guys out on this buy but I can understand the smaller wristed guys want something that isn't flavor flav like on their wrist also. I can live with a 44-49mm diver on my 8 1/4" wrist but anything smaller just doesn't cut it. |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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40mm to 42mm is perfect for my wife....she loves that size watch and she has a tiny wrist.....an excuse to buy a watch for the ladies  |
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Ventura 3T WIS
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tpdtopcop wrote: Steve Laughlin wrote:yes, the Megalodon is 49mm. our next watch will be 42mm. I have the same size wrists and prefer 39mm without bezel to 42mm with bezel. I like upto 45mm if the lug to lug isn't too large. |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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42mm case is small enough for us. it will have a 42mm case and 22mm lugs for a 22mm bracelet and straps. Last edited on Sat Apr 17th, 2010 05:48 am by Steve Laughlin |
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natevan70 3T WIS
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I have larger watches; but I like my 42's hand6.gif |
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clonetrooper 3T WIS
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Sounds good to me. 42 mm are not that smallsoldier.gif |
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