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by deckeda
Tue Dec 19, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: I Saw A Bargain Here! - Watch Deals and Bargains
Topic: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2023
Replies: 3527
Views: 505401

Re: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2023

MONTREUX is running a sale this week on their red FKM rubber straps. I think they only make their straps in 20mm. I have the orange one and like it a lot. If you're not familiar with them, after the lugs, they taper thin and it feels almost like nothing at all. The sale is for 50% OFF , code is show...
by deckeda
Fri Aug 25, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: I Saw A Bargain Here! - Watch Deals and Bargains
Topic: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2023
Replies: 3527
Views: 505401

Re: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2023

Perhaps already noted, Macy’s has a 15% OFF coupon, ULTIMATE that gets automatically applied to whatever it’s relevant for.

I just used it on a Batman Timex Q GMT (starts out $219, so $32 off) but I imagine a lot of other models would apply.
by deckeda
Fri Dec 09, 2022 2:34 pm
Forum: I Saw A Bargain Here! - Watch Deals and Bargains
Topic: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2022
Replies: 4426
Views: 741650

Re: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2022

cairoanan wrote: Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:08 am NAD

Bummer news coming out of Stowa - got an Email saying they were robbed a few day ago and won’t be continuing their Christmas sale, among other things.
Seems they are still mentioning the sale: https://www.stowa.de/en/Christmas+sale/
by deckeda
Fri Nov 11, 2022 10:55 am
Forum: I Saw A Bargain Here! - Watch Deals and Bargains
Topic: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2022
Replies: 4426
Views: 741650

Re: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2022

PacParts sent an email wishing me a "warm, wonderful Thanksgiving" with a 11/11 flash sale. 20% OFF until 2pm PST TODAY Use Promo Code: WeGiveThanks www.pacparts.com PacParts is where I sometimes look for G-Shock bezels when I want to change it up, but they're a small parts distributor so ...
by deckeda
Mon Nov 07, 2022 10:56 pm
Forum: I Saw A Bargain Here! - Watch Deals and Bargains
Topic: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2022
Replies: 4426
Views: 741650

Re: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2022

I've always been hesitant to order anything from Ali but my search for a VH31 I ordered two watches from Ali’s annual 11.11 sale, this one has the VH31 … it’s the Escapement Time King Seiko homage. There are YouTube vids about it. Or you can get the Chameri alternative. Similar price, under $70. I ...
by deckeda
Fri Nov 04, 2022 1:37 pm
Forum: Watches and Timekeepers
Topic: Meca-quartz on a 3 hander?
Replies: 4
Views: 1224

Re: Meca-quartz on a 3 hander?

The VH31 is 4 ticks per second, just like your ETA 2824-2 or Selitta SW200 (4Hz). Yes, it sweeps smoother than cheap autos. 4Hz = 8 ticks per second. The VH31 is a bit choppier than a Vostok or your typical older Swiss movements, but probably still more pleasing than an once-a-second tick. Oof! You...
by deckeda
Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:26 pm
Forum: Watches and Timekeepers
Topic: I just can't get past the long island watch logo
Replies: 4
Views: 1172

Re: I just can't get past the long island watch logo

I’m OK with it. What I don’t understand is the recent inclusion on newer models of the brand name. Seems “reasonable,” most companies do that, but brand names are also logos, and ISLANDER shown in plain font isn’t impressive. It’s also redundant as a brand identifier if using the round logo.
by deckeda
Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:43 pm
Forum: Watches and Timekeepers
Topic: Show Off Your New Watch
Replies: 1463
Views: 740306

Re: Show Off Your New Watch

Another that arrived today: Islander ISL-134 ISL-134.jpg What I like: Everything but the size. Watches without rotating bezels look better when smaller. This is 40mm, the "commonly accepted darling" of watchdom. I'm convinced 36-38mm makes more sense here. It's a keeper, tho. I love the &q...
by deckeda
Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:30 pm
Forum: Watches and Timekeepers
Topic: Show Off Your New Watch
Replies: 1463
Views: 740306

Re: Show Off Your New Watch

Seiko "Land Tortoise" (beige/green colorway) SRPG13. This one caught my eye when introduced, but the original cost quickly allowed me to forget about it. They've come down quite a bit since then. Photo is tinted a bit warmer than reality: SRPG-13.jpg I love the size for my 6 3/4" wris...
by deckeda
Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:12 pm
Forum: Watches and Timekeepers
Topic: Meca-quartz on a 3 hander?
Replies: 4
Views: 1224

Re: Meca-quartz on a 3 hander?

Mecha-Quartz only implies that it's a hybrid, not a chrono per se. Watch Geek did a video about one of the AV-8s some months ago, where this was mentioned. He said they remove part of the movement and/or just don't install all the hands ... and then activate the chrono function full time. The Watch ...
by deckeda
Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:41 pm
Forum: I Saw A Bargain Here! - Watch Deals and Bargains
Topic: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2022
Replies: 4426
Views: 741650

Re: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2022

Another one that arrived today: Islander ISL-134 It's one of the casual-dressy $200 watches LIW sells; this model is on sale for $137 . 40 and 20, NH-38, sapphire ISL-134-tilt__14001.jpg https://longislandwatch.com/islander-automatic-watch-with-sunburst-blue-dial-and-red-accents-isl-134/?_ga=2.15821...
by deckeda
Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:16 pm
Forum: I Saw A Bargain Here! - Watch Deals and Bargains
Topic: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2022
Replies: 4426
Views: 741650

Re: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2022

Greentoe (which usually ships from Electronics Express) is an even better way to go! Better price, an AD and no sales tax (at least not for me in CA on my prior purchases). Agreed! Thanks for that. I recall looking and not seeing it there, so perhaps next time I'll enter a query and have them find ...
by deckeda
Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:33 am
Forum: I Saw A Bargain Here! - Watch Deals and Bargains
Topic: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2022
Replies: 4426
Views: 741650

Re: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2022

Seiko SRPG13 An Amazon seller has 3 green Tortoises left, at $306 . https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0971H3GV5?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Says they are brand new, but mine arrived without a clear sticker on the crystal, no plastic bag? (Been awhile since I've bought a Seiko, so I don't q...
by deckeda
Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:30 am
Forum: Watches and Timekeepers
Topic: Show Off Your New Watch
Replies: 1463
Views: 740306

Re: Show Off Your New Watch

There's a lot more to this community than just buying/selling watches. :) Come by more often. Understood. My willpower is typically weak enough that I don't always benefit from folks who may be enablers to my many hobbies I've had to put on "pause." That's a "me" issue I'm manag...
by deckeda
Tue Nov 30, 2021 10:42 am
Forum: Watches and Timekeepers
Topic: Show Off Your New Watch
Replies: 1463
Views: 740306

Re: Show Off Your New Watch

Spent part of my annual bonus on this,
Nodus Sector Field Redwood.jpg

Told myself over a year ago I was mostly done with this hobby, and i'd guess it's been about that long since I've visited MoT. This watch ticks more boxes for me than I can name. Very happy.