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Post by SteveX on Sept 5, 2014 18:36:49 GMT -8
Saw this BIN as soon as it was listed, and got it. linkI've actually been chasing one of these for some time, just never found the right deal. Tracking shows it should be here maybe tomorrow..... Got a battery waiting. Hopefully no leakage....!!! Will update after it arrives |
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Post by sdoocms on Sept 5, 2014 18:41:03 GMT -8
Nice find!!!
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Post by trandy on Sept 5, 2014 19:01:16 GMT -8
Very nice...make sure and posts lots of pics when it shows up.
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Post by cd_god on Sept 5, 2014 19:13:38 GMT -8
I saw one listed a week or 2 ago listed as a Casio and was hoping to score a bargain but I guess everyone else found it and it sold for somewhere around $80.
It was definitely used but was "running" if that is what you would call a digital watch.
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Post by thianwong on Sept 5, 2014 19:29:46 GMT -8
Nice one! Kinda rare, huh? Omega has a digital like that with the round face....I will now have to keep my eye open for that one. This modern runner Seiko called SOMA was found used and I grabbed it...  seik SOMA on desk by blingmeister, on Flickr |
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Post by cd_god on Sept 5, 2014 19:33:50 GMT -8
Nice one! Kinda rare, huh? Omega has a digital like that with the round face....I will now have to keep my eye open for that one. This modern runner Seiko called SOMA was found used and I grabbed it... seik SOMA on desk by blingmeister, on Flickr The one in the auction is an "Astronaut" |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Sept 5, 2014 20:57:12 GMT -8
Somebody needs to fill me in, tell me about this one please?
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Post by cd_god on Sept 5, 2014 21:18:59 GMT -8
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Post by cobrajet25 on Sept 5, 2014 21:59:09 GMT -8
Somebody needs to fill me in, tell me about this one please? The A828 in question is often called the "Astronaut Model" because it was popular at NASA during the 1980s. All of the functions of the watch are controlled by the rotating bezel, which astronauts wearing heavy, cumbersome gloves found much easier to use than trying to push tiny side-mounted buttons. I believe if you watch the movie "Space Camp"...also from the 1980s...you can see space program folks wearing them as well. Mmmmm...1980s Kate Capshaw!  |
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Post by thianwong on Sept 5, 2014 22:48:10 GMT -8
Somebody needs to fill me in, tell me about this one please? The A828 in question is often called the "Astronaut Model" because it was popular at NASA during the 1980s. All of the functions of the watch are controlled by the rotating bezel, which astronauts wearing heavy, cumbersome gloves found much easier to use than trying to push tiny side-mounted buttons. I believe if you watch the movie "Space Camp"...also from the 1980s...you can see space program folks wearing them as well. Mmmmm...1980s Kate Capshaw! |
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Post by thianwong on Sept 5, 2014 22:49:40 GMT -8
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Post by SteveX on Sept 6, 2014 5:26:18 GMT -8
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Post by SteveX on Sept 6, 2014 12:01:24 GMT -8
Well, it has arrived. Original inner and outer box. On to some quick pics... Minty fresh... Gotta love a caseback sticker  First light of day this thing's guts have seen in quite some time.. No leakage!  IT'S ALIVE!!!  Sweet.....  Need a hairy wrist shot...  Well I wouldn't call it NOS, (especially after I've worn it) but it certainly wasn't worn much, if at all. Very pleased. All functions work- light, sounds, rotating bezel functions. Very cool digital watch. highly recommended for those looking to get in touch with their inner geek. |
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Post by trandy on Sept 6, 2014 13:31:05 GMT -8
Love it, love it, love!
I need to find one of those.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2014 13:39:27 GMT -8
Nice find and about as close to NOS as you'd like to find every watch you buy! Congrats.
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Post by Groundhog66 on Sept 6, 2014 14:38:17 GMT -8
That's badass, nice find indeed!
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Post by SpinDoctor on Sept 6, 2014 17:07:33 GMT -8
wow good for you being listed so poorly.
I love seeing all those astronaut portraits wearing this model watch. such an organic acceptance of a watch for function.
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Post by iwaddell on Sept 7, 2014 0:43:39 GMT -8
WOW! That is just outstanding. These are great watches to have. Wish i had seen the listing. There might have been a bidding war lol! My version of the Space watch says hi...  |
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Post by C4L18R3 on Sept 7, 2014 1:56:55 GMT -8
Cool watches! I'm not a big fan of 80's digital watches but that bezel function really appeals to me.
Congratulations! It looks immaculate.
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Post by igniferroque on Sept 7, 2014 7:16:03 GMT -8
Great grab, you're lucky I didn't get there first  |
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