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8 December 2017, 08:21 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Nathan
Location: Denver, CO
Watch: Too many
Posts: 1,008
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Incoming Agony
Made a purchase last Sunday, it got packaged up on Monday and went out on Tuesday. Tracking shows it arriving tomorrow.
Oh well, a teaser nonetheless... |
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8 December 2017, 03:40 PM
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1807?
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8 December 2017, 05:27 PM
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Real Name: David
Location: australia
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Looks nice
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8 December 2017, 11:56 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: USA
Watch: where do i start??
Posts: 3,254
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gotta love those old bark bracelets.. brings back memories.
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9 December 2017, 12:02 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Rickey Higgins
Location: Huntington, TX
Watch: 1680 Sub in white
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Very nice!
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12 December 2017, 02:59 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Nathan
Location: Denver, CO
Watch: Too many
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This is getting interesting...keep in mind the destination is Colorado.
December 11, 2017, 2:45 am Arrived at USPS Facility NEW YORK, NY 10199 The package is delayed and will not be delivered by the expected delivery date. An updated delivery date will be provided when available. Your item arrived at our USPS facility in NEW YORK, NY 10199 on December 11, 2017 at 2:45 am. The item is currently in transit to the destination. December 7, 2017, 5:22 am Arrived at USPS Facility CAROL STREAM, IL 60199 December 5, 2017, 10:08 pm Departed USPS Facility MELVILLE, NY 11747 December 5, 2017, 9:49 pm Arrived at USPS Facility MELVILLE, NY 11747 December 5, 2017, 5:04 pm Departed Post Office ATLANTIC BEACH, NY 11509 December 5, 2017, 4:49 pm USPS in possession of item ATLANTIC BEACH, NY 11509 |
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12 December 2017, 03:03 AM
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Location: The Empire State
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12 December 2017, 03:17 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Real Name: Ky
Location: Bay Area, CA
Watch: 16570
Posts: 2,362
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Congrats! Love the bark DD. I'm guessing that it's a 18078 with president bracelet.
Don't fret too much about USPS registered mail tracking as it's never really accurate. Their delivery estimate is always too early and a delayed status is very normal. I've always found the actual delivery date to be a few days to a week later than what is initially indicated. |
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12 December 2017, 04:13 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Nathan
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The stretch (or lack thereof) sold me... |
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12 December 2017, 04:15 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Nathan
Location: Denver, CO
Watch: Too many
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Case and clasp not too bad either...
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12 December 2017, 05:08 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Charles
Location: Montreal, QC
Watch: 1680 Red, 116710
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12 December 2017, 10:07 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: NB, TX
Watch: 3570.50
Posts: 1,011
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Awesome find!
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13 December 2017, 07:39 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Nathan
Location: Denver, CO
Watch: Too many
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Since the watch is in USPS purgatory (I was assured by a rep that registered packages are kept under lock and key), might as well post a photo of the thing so you all can enjoy it as much as I have so far...
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13 December 2017, 08:20 AM
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Real Name: Trace
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Great looking piece Nathan!
 Hope it all works out on the delivery 
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13 December 2017, 10:20 AM
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Real Name: matt
Location: USA
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Sweet! Hope it arrives soon
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14 December 2017, 12:46 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Nathan
Location: Denver, CO
Watch: Too many
Posts: 1,008
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Still not sure I can pull off gold (especially in my stuffy office), but it'll be a weekend watch for sure, when I'm not working on the cars. I'd feel a bit bad banging up this time capsule.
On another note, finally got a scan showing the watch in Denver as of last night! |
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14 December 2017, 01:05 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: USA
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Waiting is brutal! Congrats on your DD.
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14 December 2017, 01:21 AM
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Real Name: Yannis
Location: Europe
Watch: maniac
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Nice clean DD man! Post more when it arrives! Huge congrats!
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14 December 2017, 03:18 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Nathan
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14 December 2017, 03:26 AM
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14 December 2017, 03:38 AM
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Beauty Nathan, ARF ARF
  
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14 December 2017, 06:18 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Nathan
Location: Denver, CO
Watch: Too many
Posts: 1,008
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Arrived!
I was too excited to set the time before trying it on and snapping a pic. Rare that a piece arrives better than as described, but this is just that. Found out there was an extra link in the bracelet vs. the desription (score!) and that it was serviced at the end of 2015. |
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14 December 2017, 06:28 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Real Name: Ky
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14 December 2017, 06:42 AM
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Real Name: Nathan
Location: Denver, CO
Watch: Too many
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By the way, that Blue 18078 is stunning! I considered blue, black, white, silver and champagne/gold. I already have black in my 16600, blue in my 116660 and silver in my 79160. I was down to white or a gold tone dial, and wanted some contrast. Oh, and perhaps I broke the rules of the vintage section. The watch model is the 18248, circa 1990. I didn't think the general section would have the appreciation for the bark. |
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14 December 2017, 12:54 PM
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Real Name: Justin
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Nice find, Congrats!
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14 December 2017, 02:27 PM
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Love that white dial, nice
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14 December 2017, 03:14 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Real Name: Mike
Location: Las Vegas
Watch: TT DJ 16233
Posts: 1,002
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Love the bark finish
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14 December 2017, 11:56 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: USA
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I love the bark finish, really amazing looking watch.
I had a similar experience with USPS registered mail with my wife's engagement ring, it was a very stressful few days to say the least. |
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15 December 2017, 12:41 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Nathan
Location: Denver, CO
Watch: Too many
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Ok folks, need some URGENT advice. I had a closer inspection of the watch yesterday. It still has a case sticker on the back, and in just the right light I can make out 18238. I pop off the bracelet, and sure enough, it's an 18238. I was searching for a white dial 18248. The seller was apologetic and offered a full refund right away. He explained that he simply never noticed and had bought the watch like this from Paul Duggan years ago (apparently a well known dealer), and from the seller's reviews and history, I entirely believe him.
So here's the question: Should this matter all that much? The watch has the exact look and in the condition I've been searching for for well over a year. If I ever come to sell, would that be a sticking point? I'm torn on the importance of a single case digit that only denotes a different bezel. However, the bark bezel and bracelet were obviously swapped over at some point. I see a "U1" on the clasp which I believe is around 1997. I believe the watch is a 1990. Bracelet is pristine, as is the bezel. Also, I so rarely come across this dial. Truly torn on what to do. If it were an old Sub with a newer Oyster bracelet I don't think many would bat an eye; in fact they might see it as a improvement. What would you do in my shoes? |
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15 December 2017, 01:46 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Salem, OR
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Super nice. Bark is too cool!
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