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Jul 4, 2014 at 2:22 AM Post #7,846 of 14,277
moedawg140 said:
  Hi AxelCloris,
 
Just did a quick search, and they have them available on 'fleabay' right now, in any color you want.  No needing to drive anywhere to pick one up.  The black and blue one looks pretty snazzy though.  But I love colors, so of course I would pick the one that stands out in a colorful way.
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The ones on the 'bay are quite a bit more expensive than retail. I'll wait.
 
Jul 4, 2014 at 3:43 AM Post #7,847 of 14,277
roadcykler said:
  The ones on the 'bay are quite a bit more expensive than retail. I'll wait.
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Yeah, that's what sometimes happens when a watch/item is available to a few people and/or places before it gets distributed everywhere.  However, if the watch/item does not sell very well, or if they have too much in stock, fleabay will have prices that are considerably lower than the traditional brick and mortar stores.  You can wait a couple weeks after the huge launch, then the prices on fleabay may very well be lower than what is advertised on Swatch's website or the Swatch retail stores.
 
Jul 7, 2014 at 4:26 PM Post #7,849 of 14,277
Nice. I'm a sucker for orange and black (Orange Monster here). As an Oregon State University alum everything orange looks good to me. Unfortunately, orange just doesn't go with everything so more watches must be had. Go Beavers!
 
Jul 7, 2014 at 4:41 PM Post #7,850 of 14,277
Follow up to above: So "thanks" people for piquing my interest in this hobby. The result so far:
 
I NEEDED a non-orange knockabout watch. Things with tritium are always cool so...
 
The 2014 Traser H3 Red Combat watch. Enough stealth and limited red so should match up with anything casual, NATO band version.
 

 
And by golly if I didn't NEED  another, slightly dressier watch that matched anything. So black face it is with the Orient Star Seeker GMT that will work for a variety of occasions. No it was not $1100 as in the MSRP on the site. Considerably less.
 

 
I didn't try too hard on the pics so apologies. I should have been working anyway! Next up, something officially dressy (after the wallet recovers).
 
Jul 8, 2014 at 11:47 AM Post #7,851 of 14,277
Just was browsing the equipment forums and found this thread... YES WATCHES. Just got my 2nd Rolex in last week and it keeps time to +/- 1 second per day, which is amazing!!
 
If anyone wants to trade/buy/partial trade for a mid-to high tier Swiss luxury watch (I'm the first owner on most w/boxes and papers), see my ad (under my profile-- I have 20+, men's and womens, various brands, TAG Heuer, Omega, Rolex Tudor, Baume & Mercier, etc.)! 
 
@AladdinSane -- Nice orient -- great value in terms of what you get for your money. Beautiful watch! :)
 
Jul 8, 2014 at 12:21 PM Post #7,853 of 14,277
gradofan1 said:
  Just was browsing the equipment forums and found this thread... YES WATCHES. Just got my 2nd Rolex in last week and it keeps time to +/- 1 second per day, which is amazing!!
 
If anyone wants to trade/buy/partial trade for a mid-to high tier Swiss luxury watch (I'm the first owner on most w/boxes and papers), see my ad (under my profile-- I have 20+, men's and womens, various brands, TAG Heuer, Omega, Rolex Tudor, Baume & Mercier, etc.)! 
 
@AladdinSane -- Nice orient -- great value in terms of what you get for your money. Beautiful watch! :)
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I hate your for sale listing. I stop and look at it whenever I'm browsing the sales threads. :p Maybe some day I can afford a nice mid-tier watch. Sigh, a man can dream.
 
Jul 8, 2014 at 12:24 PM Post #7,854 of 14,277
axelcloris said:
   
I hate your for sale listing. I stop and look at it whenever I'm browsing the sales threads. :p Maybe some day I can afford a nice mid-tier watch. Sigh, a man can dream.
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Wait was that supposed to be a sarcastic insult? I couldn't tell from the tone online...
 
Also it's not "FS," I'm mostly looking to trade or partial trade (FT/FPT) for head-fi inventory.... so if you have something let me know :p 
 
Jul 8, 2014 at 12:38 PM Post #7,855 of 14,277
gradofan1 said:
  Wait was that supposed to be a sarcastic insult? I couldn't tell from the tone online...
 
Also it's not "FS," I'm mostly looking to trade or partial trade (FT/FPT) for head-fi inventory.... so if you have something let me know :p 
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Yeah, it was sarcastic. I had hoped the smiley would convey a lighter mood. The listing has a good deal of nice watches. Hopefully you have luck selling them. The ones that really drew my eye most have already sold, and they were for sure out of my reach even with trades considering they were $1,000+ new.
 
Jul 8, 2014 at 12:49 PM Post #7,856 of 14,277
axelcloris said:
   
Yeah, it was sarcastic. I had hoped the smiley would convey a lighter mood. The listing has a good deal of nice watches. Hopefully you have luck selling them. The ones that really drew my eye most have already sold, and they were for sure out of my reach even with trades considering they were $1,000+ new.
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Oh okay gotcha' -- well, I'm sure you'll get one sooner or later. Start with an on sale Movado maybe? (that was my first "low to mid end" Swiss watch) -- they're a classic dial and you can find their lower models new for only ~$300 +/- SOMETIMES if they're having a closeout or transitioning to a new line.. 
 
Jul 8, 2014 at 12:55 PM Post #7,857 of 14,277
gradofan1 said:
  Oh okay gotcha' -- well, I'm sure you'll get one sooner or later. Start with an on sale Movado maybe? (that was my first "low to mid end" Swiss watch) -- they're a classic dial and you can find their lower models new for only ~$300 +/- SOMETIMES if they're having a closeout or transitioning to a new line.. 
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I have a gorgeous entry-mid (I think) level Seiko at home that I've had since 2006. I can't remember the model off hand but it's absolutely lovely. It's my dress watch so it gets babied; it's sitting in a watch case at the moment just looking pretty on my desk at the house. I'll post a pic tonight when I get home from work around 1:30am-ish.
 
Jul 8, 2014 at 1:08 PM Post #7,858 of 14,277
axelcloris said:
   
I have a gorgeous entry-mid (I think) level Seiko at home that I've had since 2006. I can't remember the model off hand but it's absolutely lovely. It's my dress watch so it gets babied; it's sitting in a watch case at the moment just looking pretty on my desk at the house. I'll post a pic tonight when I get home from work around 1:30am-ish.
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Seiko has some good looking stuff in their Seiko 5 line and a "real" Seiko Monster at around $200 is a great buy. Seiko Cocktail or Orient Star Classic is on my list for a "dress" watch. Gotta be careful though. With headphone gear it's easy to tell the wife "Oh, I've had that for awhile." Not so much with watches.
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Jul 8, 2014 at 1:23 PM Post #7,859 of 14,277
Seiko makes a lotta good stuff, and a lotta crap. Automatic Seiko 5's can go for $70, but they don't keep time well. Grand Seiko's can go for $4000+ (no joke). 
 
IMO, the quality of Japanese watches (usually, Orient would be an example of a good one though) can't hold their ground against the Swiss. Get a Movado as your first watch (DO NOT PAY RETAIL AT MACY'S), usually 70-80% off retail if on sale. Under <$300 is a good range. 
 
It can be sporty and dressy, depending. Or both. 
 
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