grawk Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 oh, ok, that's a new one for me I wouldn't wear THAT watch to the beach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 To me, they both look like Ray designed them, all that black and gold. Not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archosman Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Here's the last couple I've picked up since last year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 I don't think even a loose definition of a "couple" stretches to five. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 No, they're both quartz. I think the only automatics they do are in the >US$1k+ range (the ceramics, etc.). There's this one for $700, though not all black. http://www.nixonnow.com/watches/elite/the-automatic-sr-A006.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted June 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Yeah, I stand corrected. Didn't realize they had expanded their "elite" line -- basically, the upper left hand corner of this page. Looks like there are a couple others in the <US$1K range, including the Zillamatic, which I had looked at before, but dismissed for some reason. Don't remember. "Not black enough"? May have to revisit, in the not too distant future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadphoneAddict Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 FML. The other day I went to fetch my college class ring to show my daughter, who was selecting her high school class ring, to show how it would look with a nice diamond in it. But it's not in it's usual hiding place (a can with hidden compartment) and I've torn the house apart looking for it. In the process I went to see if it was moved to the small fire safe in the garage where I keep my grandfather's Rolex, and the box is gone too. I think there was a video from our wedding in there too, now gone. It looks like someone went behind the lawn mower and lawn tools in the garage to find it, and I wasn't paying attention for a while so I have no idea when it disappeared. That seemed like the spot that would get the least hot in a fire, so it would have a better chance of surviving. The Rolex is really the only jewelry I care about, so I'm pretty upset. I won't mind having a replacement class ring (the old one was worn smooth and was too small after I gained weight), but the watch was handed down to me 25 years ago when my grandfather died and has sentimental value. On top of that, the insurance company no longer has any of the jewelry scheduled, so I have a $300 deductible to pay with a $5000 limit. Fortunately we don't have that much jewelry. Unfortunately our twice a month housekeeper was fired by the neighbors last year for taking food that wasn't given to her, but in 10 years she's never stolen from us and I really don't want to consider her a suspect. We've done a lot for her and her family over the years, and I don't think that she'd bite the hand that helps feed her. So, in this area I'm not sure what to do. (as for the daughter, she impressed us by still picking the cheapest class ring, even though we agreed to pay for it as a reward for a 4.5 GPA in her junior year) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) Ouch that sucks. Edited June 2, 2011 by Dreadhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agile_one Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Seiko 5 Military with exhibition back for $69. at 1 Sale A Day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I have one of these on the way. I think I may have bought more watch than my wrist can handle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I call dibs when you sell it next week Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 You joke. I thought it was 44mm and after the deal realized that it is 47mm. It supposedly wears smaller than it is as the lug to lug distance is not too bad and the shape forms to the wrist. If you are really interested, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted June 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 HpA -- I wouldn't rule out family, neither. I mean, someone knew where those were. Was anything else missing, or did someone seem to know exactly where they were and how to get to them. I know you don't want to believe it was family, but you know the old adage about solving mysteries -- rule out the impossible, and what's left is the solution. And yeah, that sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolink24 Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Seiko 5 Military with exhibition back for $69. at 1 Sale A Day Ooooh. I'm in for one, thanks for the link. Been planning on getting a 5 for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 38mm case, just so you're aware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolink24 Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 I keep hearing mixed specs on these 5s - 36 vs 37 vs 38mm. But the bezel is fairly unobtrusive, so it should be okay in any of those sizes. Too bad I waited so long. They were once available cheaper than that on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted June 2, 2011 Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 It may be only 37. I know I ordered one for me, and ended up giving it to my kid, because it was WAY too small for my arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadphoneAddict Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 HpA -- I wouldn't rule out family, neither. I mean, someone knew where those were. Was anything else missing, or did someone seem to know exactly where they were and how to get to them. I know you don't want to believe it was family, but you know the old adage about solving mysteries -- rule out the impossible, and what's left is the solution. And yeah, that sucks. Yeah, it's been so long since I pulled them out to wear that it could have been anyone, including guests at a couple of parties. But I thought the ring was in a can with false bottom, and the two strands of pearls are still there. So, that made me think I must have put the ring with the watch. The watch for sure was in a small portable firesafe, but only my wife and three teenage kids knew there was anything worth stealing in that. It was sitting on top of two larger fire safes made for 8x11 papers, and was the only one light enough to steal, while the larger ones weigh like 40 lb each. None of the kids has (or had) an abundance of money or new toys that we haven't paid for - they get a good chunk of money from my social security disability and don't need to steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augsburger Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Sorry to hear that Larry, being the victim of a theft really sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Just arrived. It's large but not bad on the wrist: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted June 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 ... knew there was anything worth stealing in that...Well, technically, if it was a safe, most people could have figured that out. Yes, I know, not helping. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agile_one Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Just arrived. It's large but not bad on the wrist: Way too big for you, Mike. send it to me. j/k ... it looks great, but are you now over the different watch for each day limit? ie: more than 7? Bad things happen when you mess with numbers ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolink24 Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 It may be only 37. I know I ordered one for me, and ended up giving it to my kid, because it was WAY too small for my arm. Probably perfect for me then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Great looking watch Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Great looking watch Mike. X2 - very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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