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3 December 2005, 12:55 AM

A week ago I said I did a deal for a dive watch. It arrived today. I'm quite impressed... water proof to 200m, in-house movement, black dial, famous lume...

Here it is...

Thanks to Daren for use of the pic, and for conducting a smooth transaction. This Black Monster lives up to it's name. At 42mm across and 13mm thick, this baby has presence. It dwarfs the ExpII (I'll post some comparison pix soon) in every sense.

Immediate impressions: The bracelet is solid SS and is one of the most comfortable watches I've had on my wrist. It is heavy and feels like total quality. The only issue is that the movement cannot be handwound. Which isn't a big deal really.. power reserve is supposed to be 42 hours. The bezel turns with smooth clicks and feels tight and solid.

This is an awesome value watch and should be priced at least $500 more because it is so robust. Show me another watch that sports an in-house auto movement and a solid SS bracelet for under US$500. You can't! HA!

Thanks again to Daren for doing the deal. The transaction couldn't have been better or smoother

(well, maybe if Canada Customs didn't charge and additional $8.50 in taxes and handling fees, bastids).

BruceS · 3 December 2005, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

A week ago I said I did a deal for a dive watch. It arrived today. I'm quite impressed... water proof to 200m, in-house movement, black dial, famous lume...

Here it is...

Thanks to Daren for use of the pic, and for conducting a smooth transaction. This Black Monster lives up to it's name. At 42mm across and 13mm thick, this baby has presence. It dwarfs the ExpII (I'll post some comparison pix soon) in every sense.

Immediate impressions: The bracelet is solid SS and is one of the most comfortable watches I've had on my wrist. It is heavy and feels like total quality. The only issue is that the movement cannot be handwound. Which isn't a big deal really.. power reserve is supposed to be 42 hours. The bezel turns with smooth clicks and feels tight and solid.

This is an awesome value watch and should be priced at least $500 more because it is so robust. Show me another watch that sports an in-house auto movement and a solid SS bracelet for under US$150. You can't! HA!

Thanks again to Daren for doing the deal. The transaction couldn't have been better or smoother

(well, maybe if Canada Customs didn't charge and additional $8.50 in taxes and handling fees, bastids).

So are you saying that you didn't pay Daren enough for it

Enjoy John. Gonna be hard to hide that one from the wife

Goodwatch · 3 December 2005, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

A week ago I said I did a deal for a dive watch. It arrived today. I'm quite impressed... water proof to 200m, in-house movement, black dial, famous lume...

Here it is...

It's a fake!

The O in Seiko isn't correct, the hands are 1/10000 of an inch too wide and I could go on. You've been had mate!

B.T.W. Enjoy your watch John

JJ Irani · 3 December 2005, 02:01 AM

Congrats, John. That is indeed excellent value for what you paid!! Wear it in good health...always!!

Rockrolex · 3 December 2005, 02:05 AM

Congratulations, John. Beautiful rugged piece.

Now aren't you ashamed of yourself for taking Daren like you did? You really do owe him that $500.

padi56 · 3 December 2005, 02:33 AM

Always said it always will Seiko without doubt,one of the finest built value for money watches on this planet.

3 December 2005, 02:51 AM

Congrats John! Nice of Daren to take the "hit" on your behalf...

3 December 2005, 02:56 AM

I know you guys are joking about the 'hit' Daren took.. but when I say the watch should be priced $500 more, it's purely an opinion based on the quality of the watch, an opinion voiced by many who have owned a BM or an OM.

Bottom line is, I have photos of Daren that he didn't want made public. 'Nuff said.

3 December 2005, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Bottom line is, I have photos of Daren that he didn't want made public. 'Nuff said.

A little blackmail goes a long way.........

3 December 2005, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

A little blackmail goes a long way.........

Exactly... at least I didn't get greedy and insist on the YM, the IWC or the PAM88.

dman · 3 December 2005, 05:02 AM

There was no hit taken on my part and I made a friend happy. It was a great deal all the way around.

BruceS · 3 December 2005, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

There was no hit taken on my part and I made a friend happy. It was a great deal all the way around.

Yeah it was a flip for you after paying only $10 for it

dman · 3 December 2005, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

Yeah it was a flip for you after paying only $10 for it

SHHHHH!

3 December 2005, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

SHHHHH!

That's okay, he also included a $200 rubber strap and deployment.

Goodwatch · 3 December 2005, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

There was no hit taken on my part and I made a friend happy. It was a great deal all the way around.

Did you smoke a cigarette afterwards?

P.S. Are we still friends????

dman · 3 December 2005, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Did you smoke a cigarette afterwards?

P.S. Are we still friends????

You are too damn funny my good friend!!

3 December 2005, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Did you smoke a cigarette afterwards?

P.S. Are we still friends????

Yes we did. Are you jealous?

Goodwatch · 3 December 2005, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Yes we did. Are you jealous?

No, I don't smoke cigarettes

dman · 3 December 2005, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

No, I don't smoke cigarettes

Goodwatch · 3 December 2005, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

You are too damn funny my good friend!!

I could learn a thing or two from you and AJ, though

3 December 2005, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

No, I don't smoke cigarettes

Oh Frans, pass the dutchie on the left hand side, will ya?

Goodwatch · 3 December 2005, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Oh Frans, pass the dutchie on the left hand side, will ya?

And yet another thread ruined by the evil mob!

dman · 3 December 2005, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

And yet another thread ruined by the evil mob!

That is what we do mate!!

3 December 2005, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

That is what we do mate!!

We may be #2 in Europe, but we're #1 at hijacking!

Goodwatch · 3 December 2005, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

That is what we do mate!!

Aye, me matey! Now hoist the Jolly Roger and prime the guns for our next victim. Aye! And be quick about it or you will walk the plank. Harrrrrrrr.

dman · 3 December 2005, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Aye, me matey! Now hoist the Jolly Roger and prime the guns for our next victim. Aye! And be quick about it or you will walk the plank. Harrrrrrrr.

LMAO!! We know what we are good at, and I say stick to it.

3 December 2005, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Did you smoke a cigarette afterwards?

P.S. Are we still friends????

Besides Frans, I believe the hijack started with the above post... by none other than Goldmember, the happy clogger clown.

Goodwatch · 3 December 2005, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

LMAO!! We know what we are good at, and I say stick to it.

Blimey, we must be the poorest excuse for serious watch lovers and forum members that ever walked the face of this earth!

Or are we? (Drum roll). Yes and no. I think we are a rare breed of people who still know how to enjoy life and I feel real friendship here.

And most of us know a thing or two about watches to boot!

Vive TRF!

dina · 3 December 2005, 07:07 AM

Nice watch Johnny

3 December 2005, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by oystergirl

Nice watch Johnny

Thanks wanna go diving with me?

3 December 2005, 02:01 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats, John. That is indeed excellent value for what you paid!! Wear it in good health...always!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

3 December 2005, 02:05 AM	#5
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,969	Congratulations, John. Beautiful rugged piece. Now aren't you ashamed of yourself for taking Daren like you did? You really do owe him that $500. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

3 December 2005, 02:33 AM	#6
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3 December 2005, 02:56 AM	#8
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	I know you guys are joking about the 'hit' Daren took.. but when I say the watch should be priced $500 more, it's purely an opinion based on the quality of the watch, an opinion voiced by many who have owned a BM or an OM. Bottom line is, I have photos of Daren that he didn't want made public. 'Nuff said. Last edited by Atomic; 3 December 2005 at 03:00 AM..

3 December 2005, 05:02 AM	#11
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	There was no hit taken on my part and I made a friend happy. It was a great deal all the way around. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

3 December 2005, 12:55 AM	#1
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	New Diver has arrived A week ago I said I did a deal for a dive watch. It arrived today. I'm quite impressed... water proof to 200m, in-house movement, black dial, famous lume... Here it is... Thanks to Daren for use of the pic, and for conducting a smooth transaction. This Black Monster lives up to it's name. At 42mm across and 13mm thick, this baby has presence. It dwarfs the ExpII (I'll post some comparison pix soon) in every sense. Immediate impressions: The bracelet is solid SS and is one of the most comfortable watches I've had on my wrist. It is heavy and feels like total quality. The only issue is that the movement cannot be handwound. Which isn't a big deal really.. power reserve is supposed to be 42 hours. The bezel turns with smooth clicks and feels tight and solid. This is an awesome value watch and should be priced at least $500 more because it is so robust. Show me another watch that sports an in-house auto movement and a solid SS bracelet for under US$500. You can't! HA! Thanks again to Daren for doing the deal. The transaction couldn't have been better or smoother (well, maybe if Canada Customs didn't charge and additional $8.50 in taxes and handling fees, bastids). Last edited by Atomic; 3 December 2005 at 03:00 AM..

3 December 2005, 02:51 AM	#7
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Congrats John! Nice of Daren to take the "hit" on your behalf...

3 December 2005, 07:07 AM	#29
dina "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Dina Location: utica Posts: 1,392	Nice watch Johnny

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