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Post by boscoe on Jun 5, 2006 21:53:57 GMT -5
 Don't tell Mark cause we were talking about staying new watch free for the entire month of June. But I fell off the wagon already. I just purchased a Big Crown Pointer date at SNBC for $509, including a $50 off coupon. It will arrive by June 12. I'm very interested. I've been wanting an Oris for a long time. This was an offer I couldn't refuse. Plus, if I don't like it, easy return. I'll post a review when it arrives. I'm grinning! |
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Post by boscoe on Jun 5, 2006 23:37:20 GMT -5
Glad I ordered. Just went back to review some specs on the watch - and it's sold out already. The watch only lasted two hours as far as I can tell.
Amazing.
This brand must be fantastic. Now I really can't wait to get it.
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Post by MikeS on Jun 5, 2006 23:40:10 GMT -5
very nice!
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Post by cofetym on Jun 6, 2006 10:59:14 GMT -5
Nice catch Boscoe.  |
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Post by udxtdk9 on Jun 6, 2006 12:58:11 GMT -5
Enjoy! Looks great.
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Post by pcammara on Jun 6, 2006 14:35:35 GMT -5
Great buy. On the very unlikely possibility that you do not like it...PM me IMMEDIATELY.
Enjoy the watch...Oris are a wonderful watches...you stole that one.
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Post by budman2k on Jun 6, 2006 21:40:00 GMT -5
Boscoe,
I don't think you were ever ON the wagon. It's only June 6th!!!
That's a beauty! And at a great price.
Budman
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Post by boscoe on Jun 7, 2006 11:12:52 GMT -5
Here are the specs:
* Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet
* Movement: Swiss 25 jewel automatic movement
* Crystal: Armed plexi crystal
* Crown: Push and pull crown
* Clasp: Flip lock clasp
* Bracelet Measurements: 8"L x 20mm
* Case Measurement: 40mm
* Water Resistance: 5 ATM - 50 meters - 165 ft
* Model Number: 654-7543-40-61-MB
My curiosity is killing me. I can't wait for this one to arrive. Normally, I'm pretty blaise about waiting for a new watch.
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Post by boscoe on Jun 7, 2006 11:18:03 GMT -5
Enjoy the watch...Oris are a wonderful watches...you stole that one. Well, with the extent of my watch habit I have to try to buy at good to exceptional pricing. Doesn't always work that way (lol), but I'm patient since I never really NEED another watch. |
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Post by boscoe on Jun 13, 2006 17:14:49 GMT -5
Well, this arrived today - and went back today.
This is a very decent watch. I wasn't crazy about the dial work. Actually, it is one of the rare watches that look nicer in the photo than in real life.
I didn't hate it - I just didn't love it. Good bracelet, nice movement (modified ETA 2824-2). Good fit and finish. Certainly worth the price. But I have other watches in the same price range I like better, so there was no sense in keeping it.
I had a similar reaction to a Jacques Lemans Swiss Made (Geneve) Big Day Automatic watch. Got it and sent it back the same day, too. It just didn't do it for me.
In the past, I would've kept both watches. But I have so many timepieces I have decided I must consider a watch exceptional - in some way - to give it a home.
The Oris was good. Nice. Can't really say a bad word about it. But it didn't work for me.
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Post by Houston on Jun 14, 2006 5:44:54 GMT -5
.......... The watch only lasted two hours as far as I can tell............ Dan, 500 bucks give or take a voucher. Just as well you didn't drive 500 miles for it!!! It's about time you considered an Omega, me humbly thinks  . And hey, did you PM Pat on it? Best ZINster  |
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Post by boscoe on Jun 14, 2006 10:32:46 GMT -5
Pat is chasing bigger fish (lol). Omegas are exceptional watches. I'd go the dress route like you...cheapo Iitas are my sports watch of choice
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Post by MikeS on Jun 14, 2006 21:54:35 GMT -5
thanks for the opinion! i really am interested in an Oris Gmt
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Post by boscoe on Jun 15, 2006 13:31:39 GMT -5
I think the tipping point for me was the ETA 2824 movement. While modified by Oris, I have so many watches with that movement (including my Tudor Sub and a ton of Invictas etc.) I thought: Why get another one? Especially since the dial didn't really sing to me.
I can't say the Oris was bland - the Jacques Lemans was a bit - is was just underwhelmed I suppose since I think I expected more based on all the chatter, etc. Again, there was nothing wrong with the watch at all. I just don't know that is was a fanastic value - I have Edox and Jacques Lemans watchs (at the same price point) that are all Swiss made and just as nicely decorated and manufactured.
I kept comparing the Oris to a COSC Edox I bought NIB from SNBC with a 2892 movement/date complication with all papers for $470, not counting the coupon. That watch was a true bargain and exceptional value. I just picked up another one for $340 NIB with papers!!!!!
Oris is a nicely made brand. But I wouldn't say it is superior to Tissot or the other Swiss makes in the same price range. And, frankly, I don't know if it offers superior value to these other brands, either. My reaction was : blah. But maybe I'm just in a mood.
Good luck on your hunt, Mike.
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Post by pcammara on Jun 15, 2006 16:30:10 GMT -5
Hey guys, Thanks for thinking about me, Zin, but Dan is right, I was after bigger fish. I even put my Omega Seamaster GMT desires on hold. Had a chance to buy an Oris TT1 Worldtimer for $1000, NIB...all in all, quite an attractive price. But to do it, I had to sell my 1 month old XXL Worldtimer, immediately. Deal fell through but no problem...my Oris does speak to me, unlike falling on Dan's deaf ears. Hey Dan, while on the topic...don't hold back, man..tell us what you really thought about the Oris pointer date! Take care, Pat |
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