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astcell · 9 November 2008, 09:48 AM

Went to the mall today here in Austin and found a Rolex dealer (Ben Bridge) in the mall. 0% discount, no budging whatsoever. They had the new QoS Omega for $3800 too. Nice, I wanted it, but I have learned from here to ALWAYS get a discount!

So I went over to RUSSELL KORMAN COMPANY here in Austin. THEY HAD THE SUPER AVENGER BLACKSTEEL! Drat! It is $5300 but I have just bought way too much! Gah! And it is beautiful too!

Lesson learned: NEVER SETTLE. I got the Skyland Avenger and settled since I could not find the Blacksteel and have seen three since. The Super Avenger is 48.5mm!

But while looking around I saw the Alaskan Omega and lots of other watches. Then I saw it! The style I have ALWAYS wanted!

A ways back I said that I wished that the bezel on the GMT II was gray, not black. I wantd gray numbers, not black, or white. I even worked with KOBOLD to try to get a gray color. No dice! But someone does it after all...

I got the hat free as a gift. Aren't all gifts free? It is too small for my fat head too. I'll save it for if I visit a nudist colony.

Check out the cute little carrying case! And without any further adieu...

Here she is close up!

Cheack out this real neat dial!

Real nice rubber strap as well:

Okay how about a wrist shot. I bet Bluesy never before thought to be off my wrist so soon:

It has a very nice buckle:

And here is the stuff on the back:

Maybe I will get a lume shot later when it gets darker around here. But YAY I have a watch with lots of gray on it! And to think it was only a <$300 purchase too!

East Bay Rider · 11 November 2008, 01:50 PM

Did the dealer show you the lume using a special little flashlight? It glows like nothing I've seen.

astcell · 11 November 2008, 01:57 PM

Actually they had a little shadow box they put it in. It looks wonderful! I even wear it to bed. It is light enough to not be bothersome and the time is easily readable, even more so than my Panerai.

Felly Jr. · 23 November 2008, 05:59 AM

I sent you a PM about this watch Robert.

astcell · 23 November 2008, 09:07 AM

I got it from:

Russell Korman Fine Jewelry‎
3806 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX‎ - (512) 451-9295

This is VERY RARE! They never had a gray one before, I got it the day it came in.

Felly Jr. · 23 November 2008, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

I got it from:

Russell Korman Fine Jewelry‎
3806 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX‎ - (512) 451-9295

This is VERY RARE! They never had a gray one before, I got it the day it came in.

Thanks for the info Robert. I called and they had just put everything in the vault for the weekend.

I'll call back on Monday.

toph · 23 November 2008, 10:58 AM

very nice!!

the*roser · 1 October 2009, 03:19 PM

nice piece interesting watch line

astcell · 21 October 2009, 08:11 AM

Just got another. :-)

9 November 2008, 09:48 AM	#1
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Luminox Went to the mall today here in Austin and found a Rolex dealer (Ben Bridge) in the mall. 0% discount, no budging whatsoever. They had the new QoS Omega for $3800 too. Nice, I wanted it, but I have learned from here to ALWAYS get a discount! So I went over to RUSSELL KORMAN COMPANY here in Austin. THEY HAD THE SUPER AVENGER BLACKSTEEL! Drat! It is $5300 but I have just bought way too much! Gah! And it is beautiful too! Lesson learned: NEVER SETTLE. I got the Skyland Avenger and settled since I could not find the Blacksteel and have seen three since. The Super Avenger is 48.5mm! But while looking around I saw the Alaskan Omega and lots of other watches. Then I saw it! The style I have ALWAYS wanted! A ways back I said that I wished that the bezel on the GMT II was gray, not black. I wantd gray numbers, not black, or white. I even worked with KOBOLD to try to get a gray color. No dice! But someone does it after all... I got the hat free as a gift. Aren't all gifts free? It is too small for my fat head too. I'll save it for if I visit a nudist colony. Check out the cute little carrying case! And without any further adieu... Here she is close up! Cheack out this real neat dial! Real nice rubber strap as well: Okay how about a wrist shot. I bet Bluesy never before thought to be off my wrist so soon: It has a very nice buckle: And here is the stuff on the back: Maybe I will get a lume shot later when it gets darker around here. But YAY I have a watch with lots of gray on it! And to think it was only a <$300 purchase too! __________________ SS GMTII "D", TT GMTIIc "Z"

11 November 2008, 01:50 PM	#2
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,909	Did the dealer show you the lume using a special little flashlight? It glows like nothing I've seen. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

11 November 2008, 01:57 PM	#3
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Actually they had a little shadow box they put it in. It looks wonderful! I even wear it to bed. It is light enough to not be bothersome and the time is easily readable, even more so than my Panerai. __________________ SS GMTII "D", TT GMTIIc "Z"

23 November 2008, 09:07 AM	#5
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I got it from: Russell Korman Fine Jewelry‎ 3806 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX‎ - (512) 451-9295 This is VERY RARE! They never had a gray one before, I got it the day it came in. __________________ SS GMTII "D", TT GMTIIc "Z"

23 November 2008, 10:58 AM	#7
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	very nice!! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

23 November 2008, 05:59 AM	#4
Felly Jr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: SS Daytona/GV Posts: 2,998	I sent you a PM about this watch Robert.

1 October 2009, 03:19 PM	#8
the*roser Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 16	nice piece interesting watch line

21 October 2009, 08:11 AM	#9
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Just got another. :-) __________________ SS GMTII "D", TT GMTIIc "Z"

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