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by Ryeguy
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:52 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: New Mido Ocean Star GMT Special Edition
Replies: 6
Views: 183

Re: New Mido Ocean Star GMT Special Edition

Nearly perfect.

I just don’t understand why the 24 hour bezel and the 24 hour scale on the chapter ring. I would much rather have the chapter ring 24 hour scale and a divers timing bezel.
by Ryeguy
Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:19 am
Forum: Rolex Forum
Topic: Every hero needs an ally
Replies: 2
Views: 217

Re: Every hero needs an ally

Rolex could teach a master class in marketing. I say this with true respect. They have mixed the ability to create a high quality product with superb marketing and product placement to maximize the success of their business. Many companies focus on only one half of the equation. Rolex is one of the ...
by Ryeguy
Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:04 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Dont Call it a come back
Replies: 26
Views: 783

Re: Dont Call it a come back

You mean this Certina? IMG_7829.jpeg If yes, the I agree. It is a cracker and wears great on an ISOfrane. Welcome back to the mad house! :cheers: Good to see/read your back haha. Mine Certina is weeks away, but looking forward to it. I agree, from a re-issue piece, this is one I am excited to see i...
by Ryeguy
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:20 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Dont Call it a come back
Replies: 26
Views: 783

Re: Dont Call it a come back

You mean this Certina?
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If yes, the I agree. It is a cracker and wears great on an ISOfrane.

Welcome back to the mad house! :cheers:
by Ryeguy
Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:57 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: CWC Sea Falcon
Replies: 24
Views: 1876

Re: CWC Sea Falcon

If they make a blue dial version, will it be called a “blue falcon”?
by Ryeguy
Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:50 am
Forum: Tech Corner
Topic: Any thoughts on Apple’s Vision Pro?
Replies: 8
Views: 1331

Re: Any thoughts on Apple’s Vision Pro?

I’ve seen some interesting use cases for mixed reality headsets (VR + real world), but they were all industrial or task-based in nature. For example, using these types of googles to help someone accomplish a complex task. I’m not really seeing the home-use benefit of these right now, and especially ...
by Ryeguy
Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:06 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: A New MKII/Tornek-Rayville Offering
Replies: 24
Views: 976

Re: A New MKII/Tornek-Rayville Offering

I like my Stingray Keroman with the acrylic bezel and domed sapphire crystal. It has a vintage feel, without the worry of an actual vintage watch.

That said, it scratched my Mk II itch. For the same $1K price point, I think my new Certina DS PH1000 is a better value. As always YMMV.
by Ryeguy
Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Which Seiko should I keep in my collection
Replies: 18
Views: 619

Re: Which Seiko should I keep in my collection

I agree with keeping the SKX007. You could a nice bracelet from Uncle Seiko and have a classy looking dive watch. Alternatively, SKX007 prices have been going crazy, so you could potentially make the most by selling the SKX. If you need to raise funds, the SKX is probably the best one to put on the ...
by Ryeguy
Tue Jan 23, 2024 7:00 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: WRUW 1/22/2024
Replies: 52
Views: 1595

Re: WRUW 1/22/2024

https://i.imgur.com/HYr0Wti.jpeg Pretty cool! I used to have one of those years ago IMG_0905.jpeg I still kind of miss it. Looks like you had the blue one. Very nice. I went black for the matched date wheel. Still an eye-catching design to this day, I’ve always thought about trying to source the ma...
by Ryeguy
Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:38 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: WRUW 1/22/2024
Replies: 52
Views: 1595

Re: WRUW 1/22/2024

DocHollidayDDS wrote:
Mon Jan 22, 2024 9:31 am
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Pretty cool! I used to have one of those years ago
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I still kind of miss it.
by Ryeguy
Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:18 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Interesting read
Replies: 12
Views: 639

Re: Interesting read

I agree HRV’s are a gimmick to 99% of watch owners, but at least it is a gimmick with some theoretical potential use as opposed to the Omega rocket. I don’t mind having an HRV on an established watch brand’s design (such as Doxa or Certina). I am a bit hesitant when I see an HRV on a low cost micro ...
by Ryeguy
Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:00 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: OK This is Cool - Omega Speedmaster Dark Side Of The Moon 'Apollo 8'
Replies: 20
Views: 976

Re: OK This is Cool - Omega Speedmaster Dark Side Of The Moon 'Apollo 8'

flyskate wrote:
Sat Jan 20, 2024 12:33 pm
I'm trying to like it, but, all it makes me think of is those Orange County Choppers theme bikes. They should have called it the Omega Speedmaster Rocket watch! :lol:
Nailed it. If Paul Teutul Jr. designed a watch, this would be it.
by Ryeguy
Thu Jan 18, 2024 7:35 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Arnold busted for not paying watch taxes
Replies: 6
Views: 549

Re: Arnold busted for not paying watch taxes

FWIW, when researching a bit more about what happened to Arnold, I found this old article from Fratello: https://www.fratellowatches.com/beware- ... ches/#gref

Lesson learned for me: when traveling internationally, bring only 1 watch. I'll save my watch roll for local GTG's.
by Ryeguy
Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:54 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Arnold busted for not paying watch taxes
Replies: 6
Views: 549

Re: Arnold busted for not paying watch taxes

This is a situation I really don’t understand. As I read the article, it sounds like Arnold brought a watch he already owned to Germany (where he would eventually donate the watch to an Austrian charity auction). I’m trying to understand the tax implications to Germany on this. If I (a US citizen) w...
by Ryeguy
Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: Doxa Forum
Topic: Price Check?
Replies: 3
Views: 1420

Re: Price Check?

I got my 300T brand new from Joma for $1,414.

I figure used, but relatively new and mint condition, around that price is reasonable (otherwise just buy from Joma at their next sale).

On edit, I just noticed this was the LE. That will probably command a premium.
by Ryeguy
Sat Jan 06, 2024 4:48 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: School Me on Joma Shop
Replies: 31
Views: 1622

Re: School Me on Joma Shop

Joma is hit or miss. They sometimes sell shit not in stock, they kept my money for over 2 months to get me a watch that they said was in stock. Then another time they sent me a digital watch with a broken screen and told me I had to pay a restocking fee on it. Crazy. When we were servicing watches ...
by Ryeguy
Fri Jan 05, 2024 6:52 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Congratulations, Todd! NJ the most Outbound State
Replies: 38
Views: 2499

Re: Congratulations, Todd! NJ the most Outbound State

Property tax is the most egregious form of taxation. You never truly own your home and your land if you're forced to pay tax on it in perpetuity. I was thinking about this earlier and I think there is a reason property taxes make sense in NH, but maybe less so in other states. In NH, we have a ton ...
by Ryeguy
Fri Jan 05, 2024 6:00 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Congratulations, Todd! NJ the most Outbound State
Replies: 38
Views: 2499

Re: Congratulations, Todd! NJ the most Outbound State

Property tax is the most egregious form of taxation. You never truly own your home and your land if you're forced to pay tax on it in perpetuity. Estate tax is also pretty diabolical. You paid tax on income, capital gains, etc. and when you leave everything you earned to your children when you pass...
by Ryeguy
Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:46 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Congratulations, Todd! NJ the most Outbound State
Replies: 38
Views: 2499

Re: Congratulations, Todd! NJ the most Outbound State

The thing is, I’m actually not anti-tax. I feel that taxes are necessary to fund the services required to live in a community. I guess I don’t care if it is property tax or income tax, but I would prefer to select only one (unlike my experiences in other New England states). While NH has a lower tax...
by Ryeguy
Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:29 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: School Me on Joma Shop
Replies: 31
Views: 1622

Re: School Me on Joma Shop

Is the UN movement truly in-house, or is it a slightly modified ETA movement serviceable by a competent independent watchmaker? I bought my Doxa from Joma with no issues, but it is running a standard Sellita movement. My rule for Joma is the discount must exceed the anticipated cost of a major move...
by Ryeguy
Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:00 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Congratulations, Todd! NJ the most Outbound State
Replies: 38
Views: 2499

Re: Congratulations, Todd! NJ the most Outbound State

I live on the Seacoast, so our property taxes are relatively low when compared to other NH towns. I guess the balance is our property values are pretty high. I know property taxes are a controversial topic in NH, but I think we are better off in NH than many other places. Then again, my perspective...
by Ryeguy
Thu Jan 04, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: School Me on Joma Shop
Replies: 31
Views: 1622

Re: School Me on Joma Shop

Is the UN movement truly in-house, or is it a slightly modified ETA movement serviceable by a competent independent watchmaker? I bought my Doxa from Joma with no issues, but it is running a standard Sellita movement. My rule for Joma is the discount must exceed the anticipated cost of a major movem...
by Ryeguy
Thu Jan 04, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Congratulations, Todd! NJ the most Outbound State
Replies: 38
Views: 2499

Re: Congratulations, Todd! NJ the most Outbound State

I live on the Seacoast, so our property taxes are relatively low when compared to other NH towns. I guess the balance is our property values are pretty high. I know property taxes are a controversial topic in NH, but I think we are better off in NH than many other places. Then again, my perspective ...
by Ryeguy
Wed Jan 03, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: ^^^WRUW : Wednesday, January 3, 2024^^^
Replies: 34
Views: 1284

Re: ^^^WRUW : Wednesday, January 3, 2024^^^

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Something different
by Ryeguy
Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:56 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Congratulations, Todd! NJ the most Outbound State
Replies: 38
Views: 2499

Re: Congratulations, Todd! NJ the most Outbound State

Well, on the flip side, our pizza sucks and I have yet to find a decent Chinese restaurant.