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Old 18 December 2014, 11:57 AM   #1
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I hate myself sometimes, but I am helpless.

I purchased this watch on Amazon.

It is a beautiful retro watch from Orient. I've always wanted an Orient, but never found one that really did it for me.

I like this trend of some watch companies issuing watches in the styles of the 1960s and before, but I do wish that they would keep the size down to 38mm or below.

This one is 40mm, which I'm hoping I can adjust to. I'm okay with 40mm sports watches, but less so with dress watches.

Let me know what you think.

http://amazon.com/gp/product/B00MVPB...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Old 18 December 2014, 02:28 PM   #2
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I guess everyone hates my new Orient.
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Old 18 December 2014, 03:02 PM   #3
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Classic styling Grady, wear it in good health!!
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Old 18 December 2014, 03:06 PM   #4
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Thanks, Marc.

I feel so much better now.

It's a shot in the dark, but I like the looks.
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Old 18 December 2014, 03:55 PM   #5
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Looks great! Reminds me of a vintage Longines I used to have (someone else's photo from the Internet):
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Old 18 December 2014, 04:39 PM   #6
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Looks great! Reminds me of a vintage Longines I used to have (someone else's photo from the Internet):
There certainly is a strong resemblance.
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Old 19 December 2014, 11:24 AM   #10
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The crazy thing is that even though I wear Rolex almost exclusively, I keep buying all these inexpensive watches and some that aren't exactly inexpensive, and even some that require considerable service.

I think this one I'll wear at least a couple of weeks when it comes in.
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Old 19 December 2014, 11:53 AM   #11
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Old 19 December 2014, 03:58 PM   #12
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Congrats Grady - nice vintage feel to it.
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Old 19 December 2014, 10:06 PM   #13
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I like it for a dress watch...nice and clean
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Old 20 December 2014, 08:42 AM   #14
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The crazy thing is that even though I wear Rolex almost exclusively, I keep buying all these inexpensive watches and some that aren't exactly inexpensive, and even some that require considerable service.

I think this one I'll wear at least a couple of weeks when it comes in.

I know what you mean...
I bought my "one and only" grail watch a couple months ago, and in the last month I have purchased 4 Hamiltons.
Okay, one was for my wife, and another is getting returned, but STILL...
It's the hunt, and anticipation of getting a package. Oh, and the watches are usually nice, too!
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Old 20 December 2014, 09:08 AM   #15
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I guess everyone hates my new Orient.
I know how it feels. If not for Carl my collection of threads with zero replies would be bigger.
Very nice Orient you have there, Grady. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 20 December 2014, 09:53 AM   #16
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Old 20 December 2014, 12:09 PM   #17
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Old 20 December 2014, 03:44 PM   #18
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Old 21 December 2014, 12:51 AM   #19
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It looks like a fairly nice watch! Congrats, although there are so many retro style watches that are...you know, actually retro.
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Old 21 December 2014, 04:54 PM   #20
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Beauty Grady. Nicely done!
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Old 22 December 2014, 12:13 AM   #21
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I have two Orient Bambinos. They are a great distraction for satisfying one's watch jones without dropping five figures.
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Old 23 December 2014, 07:27 AM   #24
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The Orient is in!

A very nice looking watch.

I'll report on other factors later.

Pardon my less than rock solid hands.

The real cameras are still in storage.
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Nice choice
Can't go wrong with classic styling.
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As I've noted before, this watch is several millimeters larger than I think a dress watch needs to be, but I have to move into the 21st Century like everyone else, and if I make a concession for size, I have to admit that this is a very nice watch for the $130 that I paid for it.

I feel quite certain that the average person might think that it cost several times what it actually cost.

It certainly doesn't look or feel cheap.
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Old 23 December 2014, 10:09 AM   #28
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Enjoy it! Looks nice for sure Grady.
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Old 23 December 2014, 11:20 AM   #29
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Old 23 December 2014, 11:39 AM   #30
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I like it Grady. I'm a Seiko fan, and they are popular on that forum. Great choice, enjoy it and Merry Christmas
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