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Jun 11, 2021, 04:51 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by
SyntaxTerror
Sorry for snatching it, but I've rarely seen one I wanted this badly.
Neither have I.
I would have usually gone higher for it but priorities are being stretched here.
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Jun 11, 2021, 04:53 PM
#12
Originally Posted by
SyntaxTerror
As instructed, here's that new thing again:
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Sadly, the light outside is more than a little lacking today, and the fickle nature of the dial doesn't do it much justice. I'll get some better shots when it's bright out and I've got it cleaned up a bit.
That'll light up like a Christmas tree.
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Jun 11, 2021, 04:54 PM
#13
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Originally Posted by
SyntaxTerror
Ahh, the Balboa Great with the textured dial. The watch that - on a sunny day - requires you to concentrate in order to find out what time it is. I love it.
My favourite picture of mine.
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Jun 11, 2021, 04:54 PM
#14
Originally Posted by
scottjc
We have discussed the merits of the Balboa Great at length over the years.
It's certainly my pick of your week.
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I described it yesterday as Rado at their maddest. It does go above and beyond.
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Jun 11, 2021, 04:55 PM
#15
Originally Posted by
scottjc
As the work progresses on our house I get ever closer to getting my hands on the bulk of my collection again.
Just these two this week, an unintentional theme.
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I am going against type and picking your Captain Diastar.
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Jun 11, 2021, 04:57 PM
#16
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Originally Posted by
Henry Krinkle
I am going against type and picking your Captain Diastar.
I wouldn't consider choosing either of them a bad decision, if I do say so myself....
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Jun 11, 2021, 05:00 PM
#17
Originally Posted by
SyntaxTerror
Ahh, the Balboa Great with the textured dial. The watch that - on a sunny day - requires you to concentrate in order to find out what time it is. I love it.
I like to think that when one wears a Balboa Great time ceases to be relevant.
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Jun 11, 2021, 05:09 PM
#18
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Originally Posted by
scottjc
Neither have I.
I would have usually gone higher for it but priorities are being stretched here.
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C'est la vie. But hey, at least next time one comes up you'll have one person less to fight for it!
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Jun 11, 2021, 05:12 PM
#19
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Originally Posted by
Henry Krinkle
I like to think that when one wears a Balboa Great time ceases to be relevant.
That's brilliant!
Time matters a lot less than great, after all.
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Jun 11, 2021, 05:32 PM
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