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Rodentman · 3 July 2006, 08:21 AM

I just ordered one of these:

http://dfreemontwatches.com/boston_tp.htm

Looks pretty nice at a moderte price. I have had other watches from David and have been pleased with them, especially at their price pernt. It should be here this week!

I am also awaiting return of my 1972 Accutron Spaceview which just had a tune up and adjustment to run on the modern 1.5v battery. No other service was needed. It's all original except for the hands, which are not the right style. The man who repaired it has an eye out for the proper hands. Sooner or later I will get them.

C.J. · 3 July 2006, 09:19 AM

Nice looking watch

good luck with it. I like the 100 years of flight model too

mailman · 3 July 2006, 11:06 AM

Very nice looking and clean dial Bob.

I also like the brand's initials at the 7 o'clock position.

Prince · 3 July 2006, 11:43 AM

Enjoy your new watch, and wear in good health. I am not very familiar with that brand, but looks very classic is design!

Uncle-AJ · 3 July 2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

Nice looking watch

good luck with it. I like the 100 years of flight model too

I've got a Chinese copy, it's called "100 years of fright."

JJ Irani · 3 July 2006, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

I've got a Chinese copy, it's called "100 years of fright."

Great looking watch, Bob....simple and aesthetically very good looking!

dman · 3 July 2006, 11:37 PM

Looks great Bob, share some pics when it arrives.

Rockrolex · 4 July 2006, 12:46 AM

Nice looking watch, Bob, and at a nice price. Enjoy it and post pics when it arrives.

padi56 · 4 July 2006, 01:18 AM

Nice looking plain unclutered dial ETA 2804 engine.

Gedanken · 4 July 2006, 01:58 AM

Looks like a pretty good deal there, Bob!

Rodentman · 4 July 2006, 02:58 AM

Thanks! I plan to post some photos for you when I get it. Should be this week. Haven't gotten any shipment info yet. They are probably off for the holiday.

Wonder what color straps, other than black, would be cool with the grey dial. Maybe burgundy. I'll have a look in my strap box...it comes with a strap called "coffee color."

mailman · 4 July 2006, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodentman

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Wonder what color straps, other than black, would be cool with the grey dial. Maybe burgundy.

I was thinking the exact same thing when I saw the pic in your link.

Of course when you put it on, the burgandy might look like dookie.

Don't know unless you try

Rodentman · 4 July 2006, 11:13 AM

Yeah, I think i'll just have to try the straps when I get the watch. Someone suggested tan, but it doesn't sound like it would look good with the grey dial. But we'll see. I have enough colors of straps to check out the major colors. I just may not have a 20mm in all colors. Once I see how they look together I can place an order with RHD or Sirtoli.

How about these straps? They look like they'd go with just about anything!

dman · 4 July 2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodentman

Yeah, I think i'll just have to try the straps when I get the watch. Someone suggested tan, but it doesn't sound like it would look good with the grey dial. But we'll see. I have enough colors of straps to check out the major colors. I just may not have a 20mm in all colors. Once I see how they look together I can place an order with RHD or Sirtoli.

How about these straps? They look like they'd go with just about anything!

Bob, I told you that you could borrow my favorite straps, now I want them back.

323ci · 7 July 2006, 03:53 AM

nice watch man, simple but tasteful, post some pics when u get it

Rodentman · 7 July 2006, 10:26 AM

Watch arrived today! I am impressed with the fit and finish of the case, movement, and dial. I think this is really a bargain and I plan on having it a long time. I changed the strap and used a double pushbutton deployant instead of the single friction deployment that it came with.

colemanitis · 7 July 2006, 10:32 AM

That's a great looking watch. I love the clear back so you can see the jewels and the movment!

Rodentman · 7 July 2006, 10:35 AM

Even if I give it away, I lose $445. I've lost a lot more than that on watches I've sold once the thrill had worn off. With no middleman, no factory overhead, very little advertising, essentially no payroll, etc, the price is quite reasonable.

This is a well made piece, not junk. I am very pleased.

dman · 7 July 2006, 12:10 PM

I like it even more in person!! Looks great Bob!! Enjoy it mate.

JJ Irani · 7 July 2006, 05:48 PM

I'm very impressed with that dial and movement, Bob....excellent buy!! Congrats and wear it in good health!!

mailman · 7 July 2006, 07:17 PM

Looks great on the wrist Bob.

Enjoy it.

Rockrolex · 7 July 2006, 10:40 PM

I agree with Daren. It looks even better in real life than in the ad. And I especially like the "df" logo at the 7 position. Adds a nice touch to the dial. Good looking strap on it also.

Wear it in good health and enjoy, Bob.

8 July 2006, 12:17 AM

Quite nice for the price!

JJ Irani · 8 July 2006, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

Quite nice for the price!

You do realise that rhymes, Al?!

Rodentman · 8 July 2006, 10:30 AM

Well this is a Sirtoli Angelo burgundy, but it's 19mm not 20mm. I will wear this awhile and if I like it, which I do so far, I will order the 20mm. Anyone need a 19mm burgundy strap?

I think it looks better than the brown one...

mailman · 8 July 2006, 07:30 PM

It looks very good with the burgandy Bob.

3 July 2006, 08:21 AM	#1
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	New watch coming! I just ordered one of these: http://dfreemontwatches.com/boston_tp.htm Looks pretty nice at a moderte price. I have had other watches from David and have been pleased with them, especially at their price pernt. It should be here this week! I am also awaiting return of my 1972 Accutron Spaceview which just had a tune up and adjustment to run on the modern 1.5v battery. No other service was needed. It's all original except for the hands, which are not the right style. The man who repaired it has an eye out for the proper hands. Sooner or later I will get them.

3 July 2006, 09:19 AM	#2
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Nice looking watch good luck with it. I like the 100 years of flight model too __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

3 July 2006, 11:43 AM	#4
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Enjoy your new watch, and wear in good health. I am not very familiar with that brand, but looks very classic is design! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

3 July 2006, 11:37 PM	#7
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Looks great Bob, share some pics when it arrives. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

4 July 2006, 12:46 AM	#8
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,652	Nice looking watch, Bob, and at a nice price. Enjoy it and post pics when it arrives. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

3 July 2006, 11:06 AM	#3
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,397	Very nice looking and clean dial Bob. I also like the brand's initials at the 7 o'clock position.

4 July 2006, 01:18 AM	#9
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,555	Nice looking plain unclutered dial ETA 2804 engine. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

4 July 2006, 01:58 AM	#10
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Looks like a pretty good deal there, Bob! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

4 July 2006, 02:58 AM	#11
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	Thanks! I plan to post some photos for you when I get it. Should be this week. Haven't gotten any shipment info yet. They are probably off for the holiday. Wonder what color straps, other than black, would be cool with the grey dial. Maybe burgundy. I'll have a look in my strap box...it comes with a strap called "coffee color."

4 July 2006, 11:13 AM	#13
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	Yeah, I think i'll just have to try the straps when I get the watch. Someone suggested tan, but it doesn't sound like it would look good with the grey dial. But we'll see. I have enough colors of straps to check out the major colors. I just may not have a 20mm in all colors. Once I see how they look together I can place an order with RHD or Sirtoli. How about these straps? They look like they'd go with just about anything!

7 July 2006, 03:53 AM	#15
323ci Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 84	nice watch man, simple but tasteful, post some pics when u get it

7 July 2006, 10:26 AM	#16
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	Watch arrived today! I am impressed with the fit and finish of the case, movement, and dial. I think this is really a bargain and I plan on having it a long time. I changed the strap and used a double pushbutton deployant instead of the single friction deployment that it came with.

7 July 2006, 10:32 AM	#17
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	That's a great looking watch. I love the clear back so you can see the jewels and the movment! __________________ Member #471

7 July 2006, 10:35 AM	#18
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	Even if I give it away, I lose $445. I've lost a lot more than that on watches I've sold once the thrill had worn off. With no middleman, no factory overhead, very little advertising, essentially no payroll, etc, the price is quite reasonable. This is a well made piece, not junk. I am very pleased.

7 July 2006, 12:10 PM	#19
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I like it even more in person!! Looks great Bob!! Enjoy it mate. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

7 July 2006, 05:48 PM	#20
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I'm very impressed with that dial and movement, Bob....excellent buy!! Congrats and wear it in good health!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

7 July 2006, 07:17 PM	#21
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,397	Looks great on the wrist Bob. Enjoy it.

7 July 2006, 10:40 PM	#22
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,652	I agree with Daren. It looks even better in real life than in the ad. And I especially like the "df" logo at the 7 position. Adds a nice touch to the dial. Good looking strap on it also. Wear it in good health and enjoy, Bob. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

8 July 2006, 12:17 AM	#23
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8 July 2006, 10:30 AM	#25
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	Burgundy strap Well this is a Sirtoli Angelo burgundy, but it's 19mm not 20mm. I will wear this awhile and if I like it, which I do so far, I will order the 20mm. Anyone need a 19mm burgundy strap? I think it looks better than the brown one...

8 July 2006, 07:30 PM	#26
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,397	It looks very good with the burgandy Bob.

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