Suggestions Please- under 1K for Eagle Scout Gift
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When I got my buzzard scout all I got was a can of whipped cream and a paper bag.
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Anyway, at that price point I would go Seiko or Hamilton.
He's on a boat, I would want a screw down crown.
Bezel always comes in handy.
He's on a boat, I would want a screw down crown.
Bezel always comes in handy.
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These have been broken crowns, movement quitting and leaking. Crazy honestly.BBK357 wrote:Trit tubes can fall off the dial pretty easily.toxicavenger wrote:Bro I don't know if I can recommend Marathon anymore. I am up to 4 broken TSAR's now coming in for work.Joeprez wrote:This or a Marathon TSAR/GSAR (not sure if there's space for an engraving though) & the aforementioned Spyderco.toxicavenger wrote:Certina quartz Ti
I would include with the Marathon a Toxic springbar tool and a couple of ToxicNatos.
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Well, I did had problems with my TSAR, and you know all about them, I just thought it was bad luck.BBK357 wrote:Trit tubes can fall off the dial pretty easily.toxicavenger wrote:Bro I don't know if I can recommend Marathon anymore. I am up to 4 broken TSAR's now coming in for work.Joeprez wrote:This or a Marathon TSAR/GSAR (not sure if there's space for an engraving though) & the aforementioned Spyderco.toxicavenger wrote:Certina quartz Ti
I would include with the Marathon a Toxic springbar tool and a couple of ToxicNatos.
My GSAR was solid though, in the short time I owned it
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There has been 3 more sent to me since then Joe that had a few of the issues yours had including a few extra problems. Crazy!!!Joeprez wrote:Well, I did had problems with my TSAR, and you know all about them, I just thought it was bad luck.BBK357 wrote:Trit tubes can fall off the dial pretty easily.toxicavenger wrote:Bro I don't know if I can recommend Marathon anymore. I am up to 4 broken TSAR's now coming in for work.Joeprez wrote:This or a Marathon TSAR/GSAR (not sure if there's space for an engraving though) & the aforementioned Spyderco.toxicavenger wrote:Certina quartz Ti
I would include with the Marathon a Toxic springbar tool and a couple of ToxicNatos.
My GSAR was solid though, in the short time I owned it
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Turtle in every color, best 1K spent
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Thanks guys. I think I'm now good. I passed on pretty much everything you guys suggested. This question made me realize my brain is just a jumbled mess of watch info that I have difficulty conveying to others.
I found an Oris Aquis for $975 on bracelet, so that will be the top end. I think the Victorinox INOX may work well for him. Can't go wrong with any of the suggestions, so we shall see.
My wife and I are getting him a knife...so that's done, too.
I found an Oris Aquis for $975 on bracelet, so that will be the top end. I think the Victorinox INOX may work well for him. Can't go wrong with any of the suggestions, so we shall see.
My wife and I are getting him a knife...so that's done, too.
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Just for kicks, I searched for an SARB059, and there's one on Watchrecon within the budget.
http://www.watchrecon.com/?query=sarb059
I know the price on these has gone pretty high for a 6R15 Seiko, but I think a Scout would really appreciate the Alpinist and the fact that it's just as capable as an SKX diver on a boat.
http://www.watchrecon.com/?query=sarb059
I know the price on these has gone pretty high for a 6R15 Seiko, but I think a Scout would really appreciate the Alpinist and the fact that it's just as capable as an SKX diver on a boat.
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I didn't get a gift or know anyone who did for making Eagle. I suggest they put the money in his 529 account.
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I think Victorinox has a package with an Inox watch and Swiss Army Knife.
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Maybe that's why you're so angrylilhoody wrote:I didn't get a gift or know anyone who did for making Eagle. I suggest they put the money in his 529 account.
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Apparently snowflakes in the OC require gifts? It's definitely not how I grew up, but oh well.
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For an engraved new watch in that price, a Stowa would be my pick. An Antea or Ikarus or flieger would be classic, and Stowa has a lot of personalization options. Might consider a Weiss too.
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BBK357 wrote:Maybe that's why you're so angrylilhoody wrote:I didn't get a gift or know anyone who did for making Eagle. I suggest they put the money in his 529 account.
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blowfish89 wrote:For an engraved new watch in that price, a Stowa would be my pick. An Antea or Ikarus or flieger would be classic, and Stowa has a lot of personalization options. Might consider a Weiss too.
Those customization options are cool.
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I think the Inox is the way to go! With everything that you mentioned, and what the Inox is supposed to withstand.. I think it's a perfect match.
If the Inox had a rotating bezel I'd be wearing one right now....
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If the Inox had a rotating bezel I'd be wearing one right now....
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It does now.afc14284 wrote:I think the Inox is the way to go! With everything that you mentioned, and what the Inox is supposed to withstand.. I think it's a perfect match.
If the Inox had a rotating bezel I'd be wearing one right now....
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I like the inox idea. That and a nice knife?
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That's my vote!andrema wrote:I say a Victorinox of some kind. A divemaster would be a good option.
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^^^yes or even some "strange"
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Divemaster > Inox, at least in the looks department.
Omega / Tudor / Rolex / Sinn / Doxa / Seiko
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has the divemaster been discontinued?
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You could get him a watch and a knife or two watches.
A SARB017 Alpinist is a great gentlemans outdoors watch and would be great for an Eagle Scout. You could use the balance for a sportier watch like the INOX for do anything grab and go. $395 from Chino today for the Alpinist with rotating compass, 200m WR, 6r15. Total winner.
Or maybe a Shogun for the entire amount?
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A SARB017 Alpinist is a great gentlemans outdoors watch and would be great for an Eagle Scout. You could use the balance for a sportier watch like the INOX for do anything grab and go. $395 from Chino today for the Alpinist with rotating compass, 200m WR, 6r15. Total winner.
Or maybe a Shogun for the entire amount?
Lost too many knives fishing!