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Old 29 October 2008, 08:15 AM   #1
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Limited edition Buzz Aldrin Accutron Astronaut

Only 1000 made. I have the opportunity to get one and just want your thoughts on it.
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Old 29 October 2008, 08:16 AM   #2
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Only 1000 made. I have the opportunity to get one and just want your thoughts on it.
Do you have a picture of it please?
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Old 29 October 2008, 08:19 AM   #3
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Here is a link with all the details. I cannot believe Accutron actually made something like this.


http://www.topflightwatches.com/accu...ut/28b088.html
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Old 29 October 2008, 08:33 AM   #4
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Only 1000 made. I have the opportunity to get one and just want your thoughts on it.
Good grief man! Give your head a shake.......BUY IT!!!
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Old 29 October 2008, 09:47 AM   #5
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Only 1000 made. I have the opportunity to get one and just want your thoughts on it.
Great looking watch. Wish it had a rotationg bezel though.
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Old 29 October 2008, 10:31 AM   #6
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DON'T BUY IT THERE...

the MSRP is 50% off that amount.

Go to this site!

http://www.thespacestore.com/bualaceapiwa2.html
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Old 29 October 2008, 10:41 AM   #7
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Great looking watch. Wish it had a rotationg bezel though.
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It is a rotating bezel. Bi-directional no less!!!
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Old 29 October 2008, 10:42 AM   #8
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You are correct!!!

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Old 29 October 2008, 01:39 PM   #9
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It is a rotating bezel. Bi-directional no less!!!
I've read reviews stating the bezel does not move. A rotating bezel is much more useful.
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Old 29 October 2008, 01:40 PM   #10
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Not my cup of tea, however, with a limited production of only 1000 copies made, I'd pick one up !
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Old 30 October 2008, 06:56 AM   #11
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I like the design a lot and the movement is well proven.
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Old 30 October 2008, 08:17 AM   #12
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you asked for thoughts... mine is that this is a gimmick. you obviously have great taste as you own an LV, so i don't understand why you would want to throw money at this? but, maybe i'm just blind to the merits of this particular piece. hope i didn't offend!
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you asked for thoughts... mine is that this is a gimmick. you obviously have great taste as you own an LV, so i don't understand why you would want to throw money at this? but, maybe i'm just blind to the merits of this particular piece. hope i didn't offend!
If Joshua is anything like Al and I....sometimes it's great just to have "fun" stuff in your watch collection. We both love Limited Edition stuff......gimmick or not...it's fun if the watch is a decent quality and can bring enjoyment to your collection. Al has a Tudor Small Rose.....1950-ish, that's engraved on the back. It was given to a "D. Schneider" for 25 years service by the J. M. Schneider Company...1951. He loves that watch! There's a recognizable name there, just as there is with the watch that Joshua is contemplating. Maybe somewhere along the line, you'll stumble across something that sorta "tugs" at you and you'll be just as hooked!
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Old 30 October 2008, 09:10 AM   #14
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If Joshua is anything like Al and I....sometimes it's great just to have "fun" stuff in your watch collection. We both love Limited Edition stuff......gimmick or not...it's fun if the watch is a decent quality and can bring enjoyment to your collection. Al has a Tudor Small Rose.....1950-ish, that's engraved on the back. It was given to a "D. Schneider" for 25 years service by the J. M. Schneider Company...1951. He loves that watch! There's a recognizable name there, just as there is with the watch that Joshua is contemplating. Maybe somewhere along the line, you'll stumble across something that sorta "tugs" at you and you'll be just as hooked!
i agree. if something sings to you, buy it. it doesn't sing to me, but so what, i'm not Joshua!
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I agree w/ Nancy!
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I know Buzz wears the other Bulova he helped design.
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