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Got a blue Orient Mako USA II to replace my OG blue Mako. In the four years since I got the first Mako, I wore it more than any of my other six watches, all of which cost more. So figured it made sense to get the upgrade. Here they are next to each other.

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06-14-2017 , 03:50 PM

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pokerplease

adept

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I'll take two things that suck for $3000 Alex.. What is TAG and Android?

Had time to kill before a meeting today so I tried on the TAG smart watch. lol. thing is enormous.

Here's some pics..

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06-14-2017 , 03:59 PM

#16805

Wheatsauce

Pooh-Bah

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Originally Posted by Gaddy

How's the lume on the new one? That was one of my biggest problems I had with my original Mako.

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06-14-2017 , 04:54 PM

#16806

amoeba

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Original Mako lume not that bad ime, original Mako XL lume was terrible though.

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06-14-2017 , 05:08 PM

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Gaddy

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Yeah, can't say I've worn the new one enough yet to notice. But I thought the original Mako's lume was second only to the Tudor among my watches.

Seems like the USA models are better quality Orients, as this is my first of three watches from the company to work properly out of the box. Only complaint is the crown is difficult to turn into place.

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06-14-2017 , 06:38 PM

#16808

amoeba

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Turn backwards slightly, then rotate forward to find thread.

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06-14-2017 , 08:08 PM

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Gaddy

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Originally Posted by amoeba

Turn backwards slightly, then rotate forward to find thread.

Yeah, I'd say that's what I've been doing just intuitively, but shouldn't be this difficult. However, had read it's a common issue with these.

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06-19-2017 , 06:26 AM

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fuxxnuts

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Originally Posted by pokerplease

I'll take two things that suck for $3000 Alex.. What is TAG and Android?

Had time to kill before a meeting today so I tried on the TAG smart watch. lol. thing is enormous.

Where on earth is it $3k when it's on at the TAG website for $1700?

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06-19-2017 , 07:53 AM

#16811

pokerplease

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Originally Posted by fuxxnuts

Where on earth is it $3k when it's on at the TAG website for $1700?

canada, would clear 3k after taxes

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06-19-2017 , 12:40 PM

#16812

econophile

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guys,

suhb-muh-ree-ner
or
suh b-mar-uh-ner
?

pokerplease,

nice not-so-subtle pp brag!

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06-19-2017 , 03:05 PM

#16813

Daddy Warbucks

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The latter.

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06-19-2017 , 04:47 PM

#16814

Gaddy

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Originally Posted by econophile

pokerplease,

nice not-so-subtle pp brag!

Heh, that's what I was thinking.

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06-19-2017 , 09:35 PM

#16815

pokerplease

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lol, I posted it to give a of reference size to that huge TAG. I do it all the time for pics of watches I try on.

I can't help it if I'm wearing a Patek or Rolex 99% of the time.

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06-22-2017 , 11:46 PM

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bixby snyder

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Forgot about this thread, but finally bought my first big boy watch - the Hamilton Valiant. I was looking at fancier Hamiltons but I actually preferred the thickness of this case on my wrist as well as the simplicity of the design and classic band. It's not a head turner but I wear it every day with any outfit from wedding to casual - would recommend.

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06-22-2017 , 11:50 PM

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bixby snyder

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Also - my absolute favorite watch I saw when shopping was this guy... Is there a version that doesn't cost $4k?

http://www.tourneau.com/watches/fred..._sub=818763721

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06-23-2017 , 12:25 AM

#16818

amoeba

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There are really no in house flyback chronos for less than 4k.

I don't know what you mean by "version".

The closest in terms of function and design is something like the Seagull M199s but that's a bit too pricy now at 1200 whereas it used to be a pretty good deal at 550 years ago.

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06-23-2017 , 12:32 AM

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bixby snyder

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Version just meant similar watch. Thanks for your feedback.

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06-23-2017 , 12:32 AM

#16820

Wheatsauce

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Yeah I was thinking Seagull M192s looks-wise.

https://www.seagullwatchstore.com/SE...ch-p/m192s.htm

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06-23-2017 , 06:21 AM

#16821

FlyWf

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Originally Posted by bixby snyder

Version just meant similar watch. Thanks for your feedback.

Do you mean in styling or in function?

The reason that particular watch is $4k is that it is a flyback chrono instead of a regular chrono and it is an inhouse movement, I imagine you could get a 3-6-9 chrono with roman numerals for like a quarter of the price if you don't care about the flyback or inhouse movement.

http://www.jomashop.com/tissot-watch...271103300.html

And such.

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06-23-2017 , 08:34 AM

#16822

bixby snyder

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Interesting I did not know the difference in chronographs. I can probably go way cheaper then, thanks.

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06-23-2017 , 10:46 AM

#16823

diskoteque

Joey Local

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Hi quick question for all you experts

watch was running slow and brought it in for service

My quote includes an optional service for "cambered sapphire crystal glareproofed both sides" for $180.

I'm not sure what this means can anyone help me out? Is this purely cosmetic? Trying to decide if I should get it or just pay for the required services

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06-23-2017 , 11:00 AM

#16824

FlyWf

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What kind of watch you have matters, but unless one of the crystals you have is badly scratched/cracked or you currently have a non-sapphire crystal and want sapphire there's no reason. They are just offering to replace either the front and back crystal or offering a double AR coating, the wording is ambiguous.