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Post by thianwong on Oct 17, 2016 2:11:29 GMT -8
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Post by CanberraDan on Oct 17, 2016 12:46:52 GMT -8
Very nice. I have been looking at this myself.
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Post by thianwong on Oct 17, 2016 14:43:37 GMT -8
Very nice. I have been looking at this myself. Honestly, for the price per value, this Bulova moonwatch edition beats any Seiko. You get the 262Khz Citizen movement in a well constructed watch. You can find them online for $400+, which is amazing. A bit more for the bracelet version. I chose the strap option since I have many 20mm leathers to install! The fact they included a date window too (which the Omega does not have) sold me
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Post by CanberraDan on Oct 17, 2016 14:59:02 GMT -8
Very nice. I have been looking at this myself. Honestly, for the price per value, this Bulova moonwatch edition beats any Seiko. You get the 262Khz Citizen movement in a well constructed watch. You can find them online for $400+, which is amazing. A bit more for the bracelet version. I chose the strap option since I have many 20mm leathers to install! The fact they included a date window too (which the Omega does not have) sold me Looks good for the money, and the history makes puts it on my radar. Il keep looking for the lowest price.
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Post by thianwong on Oct 17, 2016 15:11:18 GMT -8
I did the same, looking for low prices.....and found a LNIB version in New York. The fellow had it for 3 days and decided to list it for $358. I had to pay shipping and import fees but still it all came to $409 shipped to japan!
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Post by outatime on Oct 17, 2016 17:06:20 GMT -8
Oh I do like this. Yet again my wish list exceeds my budget ...
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Post by Groundhog66 on Oct 17, 2016 18:53:43 GMT -8
I really want to add the Omega to my collection, but I would definitely consider that Bulova to hold me over for a bit.
Oh damn, I just noticed the pushers...don't like them at all.
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Post by Myles on Oct 17, 2016 19:35:19 GMT -8
Nice watch, Thian! You have a well-curated collection at this point.
By the way, Kohls has the Bulova for $440. I'm tempted.
Myles
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Post by thianwong on Oct 17, 2016 21:34:35 GMT -8
Nice watch, Thian! You have a well-curated collection at this point. By the way, Kohls has the Bulova for $440. I'm tempted. Myles Thanks! I do like things military/Nasa in watches. If you google the Bay for Bulova moonwatch, you will see some for less that $440. I living in Japan had to pay higher shipping and import tax but still the full price was $409.(used but for only 3 days). How it looks in the flesh on the wrist... wristshot by blingmeister, on Flickr
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Oct 18, 2016 5:12:46 GMT -8
Nice watch, Thian! You have a well-curated collection at this point. By the way, Kohls has the Bulova for $440. I'm tempted. Myles Very interesting Myles. Thanks for the heads up! I may have to keep an eye open for their next sale and see how low the sale price may go.
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Post by lewie on Oct 18, 2016 10:03:51 GMT -8
I'm tempted to sell an Arnie to get one of these
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Post by thianwong on Oct 18, 2016 13:14:29 GMT -8
Well, I sold my Arnie long ago cuz my ageing eyes didn't like the small dial. This Bulova chrono is a nice 45mm wide, like my Traser 6500 and JSAR, so it should fit on my 6.5 wrist! Even the Tuna at 46mm fits me!
indoors by curtain by blingmeister, on Flickr
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Post by pollythecat on Oct 18, 2016 13:48:57 GMT -8
I saw this topic this morning Thian and was interested enough in the Bulova to do a little pre-purchase research. If it was about 42mm diameter with lug to lug dimension of about 48mm I would have bought one but at 45mm and 52mm respectively it is too much for me. Why do watches have to be so big? Your Omega Speedmaster is perfect.
I have a Tuna too but the lug to lug dimension is the same as its diameter so fits rely nicely on my 6.10 inch wristiebob. The Tuna genuinely does wear smaller than its dimensions suggest.
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Post by thianwong on Oct 18, 2016 15:49:39 GMT -8
I saw this topic this morning Thian and was interested enough in the Bulova to do a little pre-purchase research. If it was about 42mm diameter with lug to lug dimension of about 48mm I would have bought one but at 45mm and 52mm respectively it is too much for me. Why do watches have to be so big? Your Omega Speedmaster is perfect. I have a Tuna too but the lug to lug dimension is the same as its diameter so fits rely nicely on my 6.10 inch wristiebob. The Tuna genuinely does wear smaller than its dimensions suggest. I have most watches sized at 40-44mm. Then I bought the JSAR and it fit fine though as heavy as the MMaster. I love the larger dials now since my eyesight at 68 is weakening. I had always assumed the Tuna was huge but quite mistaken when I found a used one recently. Not so fond of it due to the curved crystal catching reflections. I guess my taste in sizes is eclectic. The 1957 Bulova Senator H is tiny but oh so beautiful!
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Post by sundog on Nov 10, 2016 9:44:30 GMT -8
I am on the fence here about this one. Love the look of the watch/dial in general. Found what I think is a great deal.... $350 out the door from a B&M jewelry store in a small town I am visiting...for the model with the Stainless bracelet - 96B258.
Went and looked at it, tried it on. Two things that are holding me back.
1. Bracelet clasp style....no additional adjustments except for removing/adding links. 2. Case finish....looks blasted and in a matte finish.
IMO would look much nicer with a brushed/more shiny finish.
Have to decide today as I fly out in the morning.
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Post by thianwong on Nov 10, 2016 13:09:47 GMT -8
I am on the fence here about this one. Love the look of the watch/dial in general. Found what I think is a great deal.... $350 out the door from a B&M jewelry store in a small town I am visiting...for the model with the Stainless bracelet - 96B258. Went and looked at it, tried it on. Two things that are holding me back. 1. Bracelet clasp style....no additional adjustments except for removing/adding links. 2. Case finish....looks blasted and in a matte finish. IMO would look much nicer with a brushed/more shiny finish. Have to decide today as I fly out in the morning. I had read that the bracelet version has its own set of holes different from the strap version. One fellow bought the strap version and installed a Super Ingineer II. Another fellow removed the OEM bracelet and installed straps. The finishing is a 2 type, brushed cased, but pushers and crown high polished as is the bezel. If you buy the watch at $350 and don't like it, you can easily sell it. One fellow in Singapore was selling a watch to buy the Moonwatch!
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Post by pip on Nov 29, 2016 4:42:47 GMT -8
I'm on the lookout for one of these, got a couple of alerts set for it as can't quite justify a new one at the moment with all the spending I've done in the last six months. I certainly can't justify a speedy but this is very nice.
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Post by thianwong on Nov 29, 2016 12:11:08 GMT -8
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Post by lewie on Nov 29, 2016 12:40:30 GMT -8
I picked one up this week on the bracelet - very nice
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Post by HiBeat on Nov 30, 2016 6:44:30 GMT -8
I picked one up this week on the bracelet - very nice Is that the new Curv? If so how comfortable? Fantastic looker.
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