Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2020

[thedius]

I’ll never order another thing from Cheap Nato Straps again. Besides the fact that it took almost 2 months to get to me, 2 of the straps were missing a clasp to attach to the lugs. First and last time dealing with them.

This discussion would be great for our Retailer Reviews section. viewforum.php?f=13

I retracted because the paratrooper strap is different from the MN strap and it took some searching to figure out how to use it. The 2 months of waiting stands though

The world still had a Pandemic during the last 2 months though, no?

[DogOnTime]

I’ll never order another thing from Cheap Nato Straps again. Besides the fact that it took almost 2 months to get to me, 2 of the straps were missing a clasp to attach to the lugs. First and last time dealing with them.

This discussion would be great for our Retailer Reviews section. viewforum.php?f=13

I retracted because the paratrooper strap is different from the MN strap and it took some searching to figure out how to use it. The 2 months of waiting stands though

I know it's off-topic but I want to clarify this as some of you do not understand the logistics of international (overseas) shipping:

CNS standard shipping is essentially the same as international lettermail. This means that the estimated time is up to 8 business weeks.
You are provided an option with tracking at an additional cost, which will typically speed up the process. Including recent global events, it will further add to the time. They have courier alternatives if you want it faster and at a very good rate.

You CANNOT expect this to be nearly the same speed as USPS. Also the same reason why USPS is always bailed out due to loss of profits, even with growth of the industry every year, is because their price-to-speed ratio is a losing business model and has been for the last decade+.

Please be realistic about expectations of overseas shipping times. If it took 2 months within the US, you may have the right to be displeased about the service but when you complain about overseas shipping taking a prolonged time, it is highly unjustified.

[Franko]

This discussion would be great for our Retailer Reviews section. viewforum.php?f=13

I retracted because the paratrooper strap is different from the MN strap and it took some searching to figure out how to use it. The 2 months of waiting stands though

I know it's off-topic but I want to clarify this as some of you do not understand the logistics of international (overseas) shipping:

CNS standard shipping is essentially the same as international lettermail. This means that the estimated time is up to 8 business weeks.
You are provided an option with tracking at an additional cost, which will typically speed up the process. Including recent global events, it will further add to the time. They have courier alternatives if you want it faster and at a very good rate.

You CANNOT expect this to be nearly the same speed as USPS. Also the same reason why USPS is always bailed out due to loss of profits, even with growth of the industry every year, is because their price-to-speed ratio is a losing business model and has been for the last decade+.

Please be realistic about expectations of overseas shipping times. If it took 2 months within the US, you may have the right to be displeased about the service but when you complain about overseas shipping taking a prolonged time, it is highly unjustified.

Okay, I retract it all

[Techme]

I retracted because the paratrooper strap is different from the MN strap and it took some searching to figure out how to use it. The 2 months of waiting stands though

I know it's off-topic but I want to clarify this as some of you do not understand the logistics of international (overseas) shipping:

CNS standard shipping is essentially the same as international lettermail. This means that the estimated time is up to 8 business weeks.
You are provided an option with tracking at an additional cost, which will typically speed up the process. Including recent global events, it will further add to the time. They have courier alternatives if you want it faster and at a very good rate.

You CANNOT expect this to be nearly the same speed as USPS. Also the same reason why USPS is always bailed out due to loss of profits, even with growth of the industry every year, is because their price-to-speed ratio is a losing business model and has been for the last decade+.

Please be realistic about expectations of overseas shipping times. If it took 2 months within the US, you may have the right to be displeased about the service but when you complain about overseas shipping taking a prolonged time, it is highly unjustified.

Okay, I retract it all

NAD
CNS usually takes about 8 weeks to get to Australia. Packages just turn up and it's like a surprise because I forget all about them.

[johnmichael]

Speaking of Topper, there's a whole new mess of preowned added.

https://topperjewelers.com/collections/ ... ned-select

You can still use Promo Code 10OFF at checkout to get 10% off

This Werenbach looks particularly interesting.

Werenbach Earth Launch Sequencer Model 5 Soyuz MS-04 with Extra Strap
Sale price is $699
With code 10OFF = $629.10
List price is $1,439.77

https://topperjewelers.com/collections/ ... xtra-strap

Model page at Werenbach - https://www.werenbach.ch/en/collections ... 18-03-M28/

Ground Control to Major Tom!

[Franko]

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https://www.braun-clocks.com/catalogsea ... /?q=Bn0106 Code Digital50 get the silver to $132.50 and the black to $147.50. No reason not to have at least one of these! Hopefully i get to see some of you guys tonight, my restaurant closes at 9 et, but I'll probably be doing mother's day prep tonight.

I'm not sure it's my kind of watch, but I'm in for the stainless one. Seems like a killer deal.

Ditto and got my wife a pink strap analog for $25 and free shipping

[tjcdas]

Remember: MoT Member's Social Distance Summit is TONIGHT!

Hope to see a bunch of you there!

BYOM

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[Elkins45]

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https://www.braun-clocks.com/catalogsea ... /?q=Bn0106 Code Digital50 get the silver to $132.50 and the black to $147.50. No reason not to have at least one of these! Hopefully i get to see some of you guys tonight, my restaurant closes at 9 et, but I'll probably be doing mother's day prep tonight.

Trying to decide between the silver and black. Any feedback on how the black will wear over time?

I've got the black. I love it. So retro-classy. Only problem is the crystal, being box profile, is very prone to chips along the top edge. After mine got a load of chips I ended up taking a little diamond file to it just to smooth them out and give a little chamfer.

What's the bracelet quality like? I'm a sucker for digitals but for >$100 I want a nice bracelet to go with it.

[TheJohnP]

Trying to decide between the silver and black. Any feedback on how the black will wear over time?

I've got the black. I love it. So retro-classy. Only problem is the crystal, being box profile, is very prone to chips along the top edge. After mine got a load of chips I ended up taking a little diamond file to it just to smooth them out and give a little chamfer.

What's the bracelet quality like? I'm a sucker for digitals but for >$100 I want a nice bracelet to go with it.

Jody from Just One More Watch had issue with the bracelet.

[pdsf]

Another load of River Edge discounts! Code: QUARANTINE40 for 40% off.

Seiko SSA409 Presage Star Bar Limited Edition **** Time https://shop.riveredgejewelers.com/prod ... ther-watch

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Seiko 5 SRPD65 Automatic Movement Day/Date Black https://shop.riveredgejewelers.com/prod ... trap-watch

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Hamilton H69449961 Khaki Field Green Nylon https://shop.riveredgejewelers.com/prod ... urph-watch

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BALL NM3288D-LLJ-WH Trainmaster 135 Limited Standard Time 40mm https://shop.riveredgejewelers.com/prod ... 40mm-watch

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[BruceR]

I've got the black. I love it. So retro-classy. Only problem is the crystal, being box profile, is very prone to chips along the top edge. After mine got a load of chips I ended up taking a little diamond file to it just to smooth them out and give a little chamfer.

What's the bracelet quality like? I'm a sucker for digitals but for >$100 I want a nice bracelet to go with it.

Jody from Just One More Watch had issue with the bracelet.

His main quibble is that the band is too heavy. I'm OK with heft. I like it.

[IKEEPGOODTIME]

Another load of River Edge discounts! Code: QUARANTINE40 for 40% off.

Seiko SSA409 Presage Star Bar Limited Edition **** Time https://shop.riveredgejewelers.com/products/****

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Seiko 5 SRPD65 Automatic Movement Day/Date Black https://shop.riveredgejewelers.com/prod ... trap-watch

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Hamilton H69449961 Khaki Field Green Nylon https://shop.riveredgejewelers.com/prod ... urph-watch

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BALL NM3288D-LLJ-WH Trainmaster 135 Limited Standard Time 40mm https://shop.riveredgejewelers.com/prod ... 40mm-watch

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The Seiko 5 was actually a little cheaper earlier in the week with its sale price and 25% off.

[IKEEPGOODTIME]

Barnhart Binnacle Submersion Steel

on sale for $299
Use code SHOPSMALL for 15% off

42mm
Miyota 9015 automatic movement
Black Dial with Signature Shark Tooth Indices
One-piece steel rotating 60-Minute bezel
316-L surgical stainless steel case
Sapphire crystal
Signed screw-down crown
Choice of signed stainless steel bracelet in either all steel or black carbon PVD inserts or black rubber strap with signed deployant buckle.
Engraved numbered case back
200 meters water resistance
Sup
er Luminova on hands and indices
2 year warranty

https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/collecti ... lack-steel

[pgcity]

Casio F108WH Water Resistant Digital Blue Resin Strap Watch on Amazon from USD 11.96. Retail listed at USD 19.95. Link above.

Maybe this little guy will grow up to be a G shock someday

[TheJohnP]

Remember: MoT Member's Social Distance Summit is TONIGHT!

Hope to see a bunch of you there!

So much fun to see the faces behind the screen names.
Thanks to everyone who was able to join in and participate!