I might be a Kobold fanboy again

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I might be a Kobold fanboy again

Post by CGSshorty » Wed May 07, 2014 11:38 am

I love my new Soarway, and this new SMG is hot.

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Post by moishlashen » Wed May 07, 2014 11:40 am

Yep-like the strap too.
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Post by dukerules » Wed May 07, 2014 11:43 am

I hope they're returning to the Kobold of old. The new SD seems to be a move in the right direction.
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Post by unixshrk » Wed May 07, 2014 11:44 am

I think you have always been one, but yearn to gripe and agitate :stir:

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Re: I might be a Kobold fanboy again

Post by CGSshorty » Wed May 07, 2014 11:47 am

unixshrk wrote:I think you have always been one, but yearn to gripe and agitate :stir:
This is possible.
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Post by Brklynlarsons » Wed May 07, 2014 11:48 am

That SMG is outstanding.
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Post by T.R. » Wed May 07, 2014 11:51 am

They seem just as bad ass as they've always seemed. :stir:
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Post by Grahamcombat » Wed May 07, 2014 12:11 pm

CGSshorty wrote:and this new SMG is hot.

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Post by homathetes » Wed May 07, 2014 12:12 pm

That's hot
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Post by 4pfrench » Wed May 07, 2014 12:15 pm

Really dig that new SMG ....is there a advance buy on that one too?
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Post by Knome » Wed May 07, 2014 12:17 pm

I've always liked their designs and the soarway case IMO is really cool, I'm glad I can pull of their lug to lug lengths.
The new SMG-2's PVD coating creates a cool color combo, I hope that date window is optional or color matched when it comes out though.

I think they showed off a new soarway diver on FB with the same PVD color as well. I can see myself getting another watch from them down the line...
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Post by hoppyjr » Wed May 07, 2014 12:49 pm

I just talked to Brian. He said they could likely order a dial without the date cutout. This watch, no-date, GMT, on a black Isofrane.....I'm all :love:
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Post by Grahamcombat » Wed May 07, 2014 12:50 pm

What's their price point?
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Post by hoppyjr » Wed May 07, 2014 12:51 pm

Low to mid $3k range
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Post by Grahamcombat » Wed May 07, 2014 12:52 pm

Is that their "introductory" or "retail"?
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Post by hoppyjr » Wed May 07, 2014 1:09 pm

Grahamcombat wrote:Is that their "introductory" or "retail"?
Intro pricing seemed to be on only the SD as it's the new entry level piece.
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Post by demer03 » Wed May 07, 2014 1:09 pm

Agree, Chris. Looks good.

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Post by AtomicTom » Wed May 07, 2014 1:33 pm

You're right Chris ! :) Looks fantastic with the combination of the gray, and the finish of the
case. ..The black, along with white are perfect also !

You can really appreciate the simplicity of the watch, but then also the unique combination
or formula Kobold went for here. Got to give it two thumbs up.. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Re: I might be a Kobold fanboy again

Post by Tallguy » Wed May 07, 2014 1:37 pm

Cool. Looks like a Dievas though... :neener:
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Post by Expat » Wed May 07, 2014 5:08 pm

Wow, that just about a perfect tacticool.
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Full on egg head corporate job and I fly quite a bit so I'm really looking forward to adding to my collection of TSA friendly self defense tools. I have amcouple tactical pens, but I want to up the game and get into some custom stuff. Been watch obsessed for a while but this seems more fun.

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Re: I might be a Kobold fanboy again

Post by JP Chestnut » Wed May 07, 2014 5:13 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Grahamcombat wrote:Is that their "introductory" or "retail"?
Intro pricing seemed to be on only the SD as it's the new entry level piece.
Does anyone know if their parts prices have been adjusted to match the more reasonable MSRP?
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Re: I might be a Kobold fanboy again

Post by CGSshorty » Wed May 07, 2014 5:14 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
Grahamcombat wrote:Is that their "introductory" or "retail"?
Intro pricing seemed to be on only the SD as it's the new entry level piece.
Does anyone know if their parts prices have been adjusted to match the more reasonable MSRP?
Doubtful.
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Re: I might be a Kobold fanboy again

Post by jeckyll » Wed May 07, 2014 5:23 pm

I like it. Except for the date window, it looks wrong and 'squished' to me :shrug:
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Re: I might be a Kobold fanboy again

Post by CGSshorty » Wed May 07, 2014 5:23 pm

jeckyll wrote:I like it. Except for the date window, it looks wrong and 'squished' to me :shrug:
It needs to go.
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Re: I might be a Kobold fanboy again

Post by jeckyll » Wed May 07, 2014 5:25 pm

CGSshorty wrote:
jeckyll wrote:I like it. Except for the date window, it looks wrong and 'squished' to me :shrug:
It needs to go.
I like having a date. But not there. Maybe at 6 would be better. Or at 4. But not at 3 1/2.
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