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Here is my new SKX007J. Really looking forward to enjoying it!

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It's a good shop. They've taken good care of a few other watches. I wouldn't expect them to honor a manufacturers warranty. You're right - "checked out" would be noise to me too at a shop I don't know. But I trust them. Appreciate the input on used price as % of new retail. 50% off seemed a little too optimistic to me as well, but I have no knowledge of watch aftermarket. And I know nothing about the brand. Took another look at the shop and the face is just too big for me.

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Heck, there's a lot of new watches going for near 50% off and this watch is not a tight distribution brand like Rolex, so prices drop like rain from a cloud once they are used.

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Finally picked up my Ball Ceramic XV. Love this watch, especially at night :D

http://i542.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps16c02ae3.jpg
http://i542.photobucket.com/albums/g...pse238b79d.jpg

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Really nice! Did you buy it online or in person?

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In person from a local jeweler who was an authorized dealer. He was willing to negotiate and I got it at an awesome price.

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Good for you! That is one of the nicer looking Ball's I have seen in a while. Was it someone else on this forum who also got a nice looking one? Remember seeing someone with a cool one not too long ago.

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Nice Ball!

Moses, you were probably thinking of the Ball Mad Cow white dial that I posted on here. I sold it to partially fund the Rolex Sub purchase.

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Nice piece Travis. Those trits are killer.

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Classic! Nice grab :tu

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What is the general consensus on Raymond Weil Maestro automatics? I like the white dial with blue hour minute and second hands. The metal bracelet is real nice too. Any opinions?

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:tu

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Just ordered this, but I will put the brass bezel on it and a leather strap:
http://www.armidawatches.com/resourc...C0s372x439.JPG

Thinking about the TI Bangla as well:
http://www.maranez.com/resources/TI%...C0s426x319.JPG

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Just bought this Rado D Star. A really nice watch.

http://soochx.org/images/dstar.jpg

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Cool! I like what Rado is doing. They've been on my short list for a while.

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Wife told me to buy a Vday gift for myself, wanted a new work watch, blacked out G Shock GD-100 :tu

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This has been a great watch for work!

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You never wear it! :sl

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Shut up!

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New blacked out G Shock came today..digging it :tu

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Stock ROTT:
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2826/1...7cd374c5_c.jpg
Love this watch after a bezel swap, forced patina and a Horween strap:
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2805/1...5c3b1b56_c.jpg

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Cool Shane, those Armida's are nice, you do the egg method for the patina?

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Yup really happy with this watch for the price. Yes the egg method, super easy!
Another shot with a Horween Nato strap:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7439/1...76aae94d_c.jpg

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Grabbed a Kemmner Octopus 2k diver today, I have had variations of this is the past but not the Kemmner, love the Spartan look of this diver.

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New diver arrived :tu

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Watch is a beast, lume is nuclear!

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That price isn't bad! Those are beautiful. How's the luminary at night?

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Picked this up recently, an Omega X-33. This is the 2nd generation and very difficult to find. One of the rarer Omegas made. Titanium case and band. Well finished with lots of detail. I will replace the bezel (looks more scuffed in this picture than it does in person) once my IWC return from servicing. It feels substantial and like nothing all at the same time.

Very few have seen one in person. Draws lines in the sand for watch collectors. I think this will continue to rise in value and is a great collector's watch.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps5f84f35d.jpg

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A couple new additions:

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5537/...08b5d2f1_c.jpg
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2896/...acc52c90_c.jpg

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Nice Shark Diver Shane, 42 or 45mm?

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Was a 45mm, but sent it back because the lume triangle fell off the bezel after two days. Now I have a Gauge Steel:

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5569/...d85e7652_c.jpg

My preordered Helberg CH6 finally arrived as well with a nicely domed sapphire...
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5154/...ca293dbc_c.jpg

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This watch has been on my mind since coming home from Singapore a few weeks ago. Just came out and very few watch stores have them yet. Moved it back down to 42mm (chrono is 44mm) and the dial is just stunning. Would like to buy one on my next visit to Singapore in Oct, but been thinking of a new car instead...

Looking for the hottest desk diver in a while under 10K, I think this is it!

http://media3.iwc.com/site_media/thu...029092d88e.jpg

http://www.iwc.com/en/collection/aquatimer/IW3290/

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I heard there was a lot of issues in getting those Helberg orders filled, glad yours made it :tu

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Recent additions...
http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/v...psp9zwkm2o.jpg

http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/v...psxzycrg3f.jpg

http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/v...ps32wkkwrd.jpg

http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/v...psqwdjab0h.jpg
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JSAR looks nice :tu have had a couple of them over the years.

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You guys are killin me! Been wanting something new for a little while, really wanting a Seiko 7002 with the blue and red bezel. Couldn't find one at the right price when I had a little cash to burn, and can't do it now since I'm saving for a down payment on a new vehicle.

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I have really been jonesing for a Seiko Sumo, 20mm lugs and bracelet are keeping from pulling the trigger :td

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Thanks Remo! This is my first JSAR...I've been eyeballing this watch for a few years and finally grabbed one. Really liking it so far.

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Serious chunk, I had one of mine converted to auto :tu

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Still having to overcompensate for other shortcomings? :lr

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Ass!! And yes :)

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Nice!! I know that conversion isn't possible with the 2nd generation JSAR I picked up but certainly would love to have that watch in Auto. Though I'm not willing to buy Marathon's > $1K auto version of the JSAR.

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Should have a new watch arriving soon. I heard of a few issues but it was the companies first production model so I will see how it is when it arrives. It did get good reviews. Zelos Helmsman.

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/038...g?v=1396285040

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Today I have the Gauge on a Horween Ballglove Strap
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2898/...7e861062_z.jpg

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Ammo strap
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3895/...744a68e1_z.jpg
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3919/...0bcb39cd_z.jpg

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Looks great Shane!