hackR Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 I just received this watch yesterday from Reg and thought I'd share some comments and pix...not meant to be a review - lord knows this watch has been discussed by many already - but just some reflections on a great value watch... I absolutely love the "texture of this entire watch -- the bezel, the dial, the combo of polished and brushed ss in the bezel and bracelet...the lume is very nice for a value watch -- definitely noticeable when you come in from sunlight...the printing on the dial is clear and crisp...the "YACHT-MASTER" and the seconds hand is deep, dark, blood red...I do feel that the 9 o'clock marker is slightly tilted - noticeable to me - and that the 6 o'clock marker is just ever so slightly tilted, as well...I plan to discuss this with Reg today...But hey, expectations have certainly been met with this model -- a great value piece -- with great wrist presence and sharp looks... This is the same watch reviewed by bklm1234 here: bklm1234 "swissmade" review and very similar to the one By-Tor reviewed here: By-Tor "swiss_made" review By-Tor's amazing review mentions that the "bklm1234" model with "swissmade" has a lighter date font that then "swiss_made" version he reviewed...man - i have to tell you, i can't see a difference...the date font looks thick to me...perhaps they changed it - who knows... An amazing value watch for the money...my "strategy" was to buy this value model to see if i really liked it before i decided to spend a heckuva lot more on the higher price models...i know you get what you pay for -- but i have to tell you, this model is a heckuva deal...my wrist is 7.25", but i wear my watches loose...at 40mm edge2edge w/o CG or crown - it's a nice size and wears larger... enjoy...R
alligoat Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 Nice pics and very nice watch. I certainly like the idea of buying the inexpensive rep first to see if you like it. I bought a watch a few months ago from Reg- it was a delightful transaction, smooth as silk. I was a little hesitant because he's in EU and I'm here in the states, but it wasn't a problem. I'd do it again in a heartbeat, but I need to quit buying watches for a while!
hiker01 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 So, you finally decided to Join the Charlie Sheen Club! Welcome.......don't feel too bad, I'm a member, too! Cheers! F-
hackR Posted June 23, 2009 Author Report Posted June 23, 2009 it's great to be a member, Hike!...thanks...i'm in good company -- you, charlie and michael... R-
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