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Bongolia · 01-05-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kawalaser

blaming you for japan market seiko lust

bday gift to myself

still waiting for mine to ship. Used these guys before so fingers crossed.

falconati · 01-05-2013, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawalaser

blaming you for japan market seiko lust

bday gift to myself

Happy Birthday! And nice gift :)

Prmurat · 01-06-2013, 05:23 PM

Today's watch: a chinese Parnis ...

RxZ · 01-07-2013, 10:21 AM

Yep, I like mine as well. Bought for the same price as your's, at JCPenny's

Although a little bit different in design...

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Originally Posted by 1stiski

Simple, yet plenty of eyecatching details
Mesh style face, yes those are all little circular holes. Simple hour markers with red markings, Old school hour/ minute/ second hands, and the second hand has a red tip. The crown is reverse engraved with a "D" (Drive Series). The leather band is soft and comfortable, it does have a unique way of attaching to the full polished case. The buckle also has the "Citizen" engraving. The watch crystal is the super hard mineral, with a flat profile. The bezel is under the crystal with simple numberal markings. The date window is expanded, and I do like the red box the actual date is shown in. Its a nice dress / sport watch.

Side

back with screw down back plate

on the wrist, measures a solid 42 to the top of the crown.

Lume shot

retails for $225 US, but found for $165.00 US at www.princetonwatches.com Nice citizen.

SgtDuster · 01-07-2013, 10:55 AM

Today's watch; Alpha Tank black

DriveShaft · 01-07-2013, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bongolia

I'm getting more minimal when it comes to watches

If I'm instrumenting my arm, I'm all about maximalism.

bomber60015 · 01-07-2013, 12:22 PM

I've got a couple of watches (including a Bulova Chrono I picked up at the PX in Saigon for nothin) that used to have lil glowy spots on the hands and at each numeral . . . . .

(I love technical talk).

The glowly spots no long do.

Is there somewhere I can send the poor dears to get the glowy spots re-glowed? I know this was an available service, years ago, but the new glowy bits only lasted a short period of time.

thanks!

DriveShaft · 01-07-2013, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bomber60015

I've got a couple of watches (including a Bulova Chrono I picked up at the PX in Saigon for nothin) that used to have lil glowy spots on the hands and at each numeral . . . . .

(I love technical talk).

The glowly spots no long do.

Is there somewhere I can send the poor dears to get the glowy spots re-glowed? I know this was an available service, years ago, but the new glowy bits only lasted a short period of time.

thanks!

You actually have a cottage industry of folks who'd re-lume your hands and markers for you w/ some pretty killer lume paint. Super-luminova is (was) the gold standard brand of traditional lume, and is pretty remarkable, when you see it in its first 15 minutes in the dark. Its strength is a dependent on how thick they can lay the stuff on the hands & markers, though, so YMMV, bcs you don't want it so thick that the hands get in the way of each other. There are a gazillion threads about this on WUS, and plenty of folks who'd suggest specific service providers.

You will also knock $$s off the resale value of any collectibles, but that is probably of no concern to you.

You can also do it yourself.

bomber60015 · 01-07-2013, 01:34 PM

Thanks, Mr Shaft -- you're right, collector status means nothing to me (the watch may be worth the 29.99 I paid for it, for all I know).

I appreciacte the info , , , , , ,

Prmurat · 01-08-2013, 02:56 PM

Today's watch: another automatic Chinese Parnis... Keep good time and cheap!!

tslewisz · 01-08-2013, 10:03 PM

Pretty, too. I like it.

1stiski · 01-09-2013, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Prmurat

Today's watch: another automatic Chinese Parnis... Keep good time and cheap!!

I eyeballed one of their watches,, The price is right and the look is right on too.. Guess I'll give one of these a try.

Speed King · 01-09-2013, 12:00 PM

That Alpha tank is nice. And the Parnis lovely as well.

falconati · 01-09-2013, 08:55 PM

Nice Parnis. Inspired me to make an impulse purchase myself - I think I just needed some retail therapy after my day today.

Prmurat · 01-09-2013, 10:30 PM

Falconeti: which one did you buy (I have 3 more.... And want more!)

01-07-2013, 10:55 AM	#5480
SgtDuster Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Oddometer: 2,080	Today's watch; Alpha Tank black __________________ 2010 Buell Ulysses 1984 Suzuki GR650 "Tempter"

01-07-2013, 12:22 PM	#5482
bomber60015 Anatomically Correct Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago-ish Oddometer: 2,507	Slightly lateral topic I've got a couple of watches (including a Bulova Chrono I picked up at the PX in Saigon for nothin) that used to have lil glowy spots on the hands and at each numeral . . . . . (I love technical talk). The glowly spots no long do. Is there somewhere I can send the poor dears to get the glowy spots re-glowed? I know this was an available service, years ago, but the new glowy bits only lasted a short period of time. thanks! __________________ Searching for the immaculate contraption

01-07-2013, 01:34 PM	#5484
bomber60015 Anatomically Correct Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago-ish Oddometer: 2,507	Thanks, Mr Shaft -- you're right, collector status means nothing to me (the watch may be worth the 29.99 I paid for it, for all I know). I appreciacte the info , , , , , , __________________ Searching for the immaculate contraption

01-09-2013, 08:55 PM	#5489
falconati baller Joined: Jun 2012 Location: WI/NYC/TX Oddometer: 424	Nice Parnis. Inspired me to make an impulse purchase myself - I think I just needed some retail therapy after my day today. __________________ Ducati Hypermotard, Aprilia Futura, Aprilia Falco

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01-06-2013, 05:23 PM	#5478
Prmurat Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Oddometer: 382	Today's watch: a chinese Parnis ...

01-08-2013, 02:56 PM	#5485
Prmurat Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Oddometer: 382	Today's watch: another automatic Chinese Parnis... Keep good time and cheap!!

01-08-2013, 10:03 PM	#5486
tslewisz Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Bloomington, IL Oddometer: 2,223	Pretty, too. I like it.

01-09-2013, 12:00 PM	#5488
Speed King Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Omaha Oddometer: 1,350	That Alpha tank is nice. And the Parnis lovely as well.

01-09-2013, 10:30 PM	#5490
Prmurat Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Oddometer: 382	Falconeti: which one did you buy (I have 3 more.... And want more!)