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OjibwayBob
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Apr 14, 2017
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Someone talk me out of this drop please!!!! They are so beautiful and affordable....I also don't have White dress watch!
Will there be any form of duty fees? I am up in Toronto Canada and not sure how much a cost must be before duties must be paid.
Apr 14, 2017
payodpanda
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Apr 14, 2017
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Apr 14, 2017
OjibwayBob
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Apr 14, 2017
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payodpandaLOL so what you are saying is don't be an arse and buy this incredible deal?
Thanks for the link...I just recently jumped face first into the hobby of Horology and am completely overwhelmed and feel like I need to play catch up. This Massdrop is REAL bad for assisting this need. hahah
Apr 14, 2017
payodpanda
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Apr 14, 2017
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OjibwayBobHaha, Massdrop does some sweet watch drops. Look out for some of the Seiko SARB drops, they're very good value for money! (as is this Orient imo)
One of the reasons I love the Bambino is how it subtly changes color from white to cream in different lighting. If you look at the full discussion, I had uploaded another image of the Bambino, where you can clearly see that it looks more cream-ish than white. It has a subtle radial texture that is brought out in natural light. It's lovely!
My only gripe is the 21mm lug width. Since I'm cheap, I try to buy straps that I can wear with my other watches too. Most of my watches are 20mm lug width, so I just ended up using 20mm straps on the Bambino too. I think you can see that in my photos, and it annoys the hell out of me. Honestly, I think you can put 21mm straps on 20mm lug width watches, but it's just hard to find nice 21mm straps.
Apr 14, 2017
OjibwayBob
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Apr 14, 2017
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payodpanda Well I decided to jump in on the white face with blue hands. I am a sucker for Blue on a watch. I am eyeing a few SARBS's like you said and agree with the 21mm odd ball size. I have an eco-drive with 21mm and found that StrapsCo.com do in fact have a couple of 21mm straps so I am ok with that. Most of my watches are 22mm. My only 20mm so far is my Timex weekender and a soon to arrive Tisell Sub. Thanks again for your input to this noob Massdrop jumper and WISer.
Apr 14, 2017
payodpanda
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OjibwayBobSweet. I don't think I've seen that version in the wild. Share photos when you get them! (it'll be a while, your patience will be tested. Haha).
Driven by the lack of shorter strap lengths for smaller wrists (I have tiny wrists), I have just begun making my own straps by using $1 scrap leather from the local flea market. Haha. Are they good quality? Hell no. But at least I don't have a hunk of leather hanging and the buckle falls at the center of my wrist like it should.
Of course! The community is what makes Massdrop different. Stick around! :)
Apr 14, 2017
OjibwayBob
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Apr 14, 2017
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payodpanda Well I now have 2 watches on the way from Massdrop, I am backing 1 from Kickstarter and looking at another 1 as well. I am really hoping for a SARB065 but I doubt they will show up here because of being discontinued. I will definitely post a pic if/when it arrives. This is the problem, I keep jumping in on watches that take forever to reach me. LOL Oh btw I have small wrists as well, 6 3/4" but I have a friend that has been doing a little bit of leatherworking lately so I got him to start doing watch straps. hahah
Apr 14, 2017
payodpanda
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OjibwayBobKeep an eye out on the second-hand market. Sometimes you can find very good deals! :) http://www.watchrecon.com/?query=sarb065
My wrists are more like 6.2" unfortunately. Make full use of your friend. Hahahaha
Apr 14, 2017
Pinhead
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Apr 15, 2017
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payodpandaI'd love it if MD would have another SARB065 drop (Seiko has obsoleted this model, and replaced it with a trivially different but slightly more expensive version).
Apr 15, 2017
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