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    Quote Originally Posted by SyntaxTerror View Post
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by SyntaxTerror View Post
    As instructed, here's that new thing again:

    Attachment 108938

    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.
    Solve all your doubts through question mode.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SyntaxTerror View Post
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by scottjc View Post
    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.
    Solve all your doubts through question mode.

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    Quote Originally Posted by scottjc View Post
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Henry Krinkle View Post
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by SyntaxTerror View Post
    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.
    Solve all your doubts through question mode.

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    Quote Originally Posted by scottjc View Post
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Henry Krinkle View Post
    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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    oops...wrong thread.
    Cheers,

    Chris

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