The movement rate is out of tolerance.
- The bezel shows signs of scratches and/or dents.
- The crystal is marked and/or scratched.
- The movement has low amplitude.
- The dial and/or hands are faded or discolored.
- One or more pins and/or tubes in the bracelet are loose and will be replaced.
- The crown is worn.
- Presence of dirt/fibers on the dial.
So I got the watch back today, everything looks fantastic. They replaced a ton of parts including a bunch of internal gears, all of the gaskets, a bunch of pens on the bracelet, the hands the crown the helium valve ETC
I’m slightly surprised they didn’t replace the bezel which has a slight scratch in it but I would imagine that’s not really covered.
The bracelet looks absolutely fantastic, looks like the day I bought it. In the interior of the watch looks flawless. I can only assume it runs perfectly also as that’s the whole idea behind the service.
Anyway glad to be back up and running with this beauty and here are the pictures, including bags of all the parts that they sent back to me.
they said it was not a replaceable item, like the bracelet or case, but I didn't get emailed to ask if i wanted to pay to have it either. oh well, it doesn't bother me, the rest of the watch is immaculate.
Yes the red case was what they shipped it back in - new to me.
LOL, one day a Patek maybe
I have a Ulysse Nardin 1846 Chrono thats beautiful but its only 38mm and looks tiny on my wrist, also have a Fortis Spacematic but it needs a service and they want $1k for that, only paid 2 for the watch
Wearing my very modest (ie cheap) Seiko baby tuna! Cheapish Japanese automatic watch at its finest. This watch just does it for me, I have watches that cost over 10 times this but I find this baby on my wrist more and more. Just such a fantastic looking watch imo
2 Channel - Major reduction complete
KEF LS50W I Rega P6 w/ Ania MC I Rega Fono MC I Audience Ohno ICs
LOL, one day a Patek maybe
I have a Ulysse Nardin 1846 Chrono thats beautiful but its only 38mm and looks tiny on my wrist, also have a Fortis Spacematic but it needs a service and they want $1k for that, only paid 2 for the watch
4 rolly's huh, big baller
Yeah right big baller
I was in Beverly Hills once.
The guy wouldn’t even let me try on the Richard Mille.
Haven’t bought a Rolex since 2011... I have been eyeballing the Smurf or the white gold Pepsi but at this time, I do not feel like I have done enough to warrant or deserve a gold Rolex.
That's messed up, in my business (construction) I learned early on not to judge any book by a cover.
Long time ago, a land developer pulled up next to our builder when we were standing chatting to him. The developer was writing a check to buy some land to have the builder give to the owner. This guy (developer) rolled up in a beat up old pickup, Labrador sticking its head out of the passenger window, wearing overalls and looking rough.
But he stroked a check for $5 million in front of us to purchase a huge piece of land for the next project.This was in the mid 90's
Never judge a book by the cover.
Early in my adult life I thought I would be more into watches but that never really happened. These are the only halfway decent watches I've had since about age 21-23....so, that's about 30 years!
Current
ESQ by Movado E5255 Chronograph Stainless Steel Current
Invicta Reserve Collection Sea Vulture 0474 Current
Seiko Chronograph World Timer Two-Tone Stainless Steel 5T52-6B39
Gone
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Stainless Steel w/ Rose Dial Gone
Seiko Chronograph World Timer Gold Tone Stainless 5T52-6A39
Fantasy
My dream $30K+ watch is the gaudy 18K rose gold CORUM Admiral's Cup Challenge 44 Regatta. If I ever win the Big Game!
FAMILY ROOM HDTV - Sharp AQUOS LC-70LE600U 70" | AVR/Streamer - Onkyo TX-NR3008 | Amp - Parasound HCA-1203A Blu-Ray/Media/Gaming - Sony PS3-320GB / Microsoft Xbox One | Broadcast - Xfinity X1 Platform Front Spkrs - Coming...DIY Statement II | Center Spkrs - Coming...DIY Statement II | Rear Spkrs - Artison Portrait LRS Sub - DIY Stereo Integrity HT 15 | Sub Amp - Dayton Audio SA1000 Wire - Audioquest Type 4, BJC Belden 5000 | HDMI - BJC Belden | Power Cables - Pangea | Surge - Monster
Other than as a piece of jewelry when you get dressed up, I really don’t understand any interest in a watch. But, then to each their own.
Bud - Silicon Valley
Lumin X1
Sony XA-5400ES SACD
Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on preamp, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
The guy wouldn’t even let me try on the Richard Mille.
Try Chatel in Carmel, CA. Walked in there with a buddy of mine one day about 2 years ago, not only was he not close to being in the market, he also didn't even remotely look like he was, and they didn't even hesitate to pull one out of the case for him. Needless to say he was a little shocked to realize the model he admired was worth almost as much as his house.
But to be honest... In my opinion, they did you a favor. That brand is nothing but tacky, & gaudy, pieces of plastic, with little-to-no history or substance. But like I said...just my opinion.
HT Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600
^^^
Buy me a gold Rolex if you win the Big Game W!
Joey, since you asked before the fact, I've got you covered on the Gold Rolex. I'll swing through TX and I'll get me one as well.
Now, back to reality...can you lend me about $5G's so I can buy lotto tickets and finish up some home projects before my Son's big open house on June 1st?
Man Oh man, how I wish I could hire this work done and have the kitchen remodeled. So little time and little money. If I had a gold Rolex right now I'd sell it like I did with the stainless one I had and get this remodel done. My wife used to be in jewelry sales and sold her stainless (and thousands in gold) years back during some tough times. I would love to be able to replace it someday.
Family priorities!
Back to it... I dropped in a new toilet in the master bath last night, now on to painting the guest room, trim, crown, and wainscoting the dining room. A man's work is never done!
FAMILY ROOM HDTV - Sharp AQUOS LC-70LE600U 70" | AVR/Streamer - Onkyo TX-NR3008 | Amp - Parasound HCA-1203A Blu-Ray/Media/Gaming - Sony PS3-320GB / Microsoft Xbox One | Broadcast - Xfinity X1 Platform Front Spkrs - Coming...DIY Statement II | Center Spkrs - Coming...DIY Statement II | Rear Spkrs - Artison Portrait LRS Sub - DIY Stereo Integrity HT 15 | Sub Amp - Dayton Audio SA1000 Wire - Audioquest Type 4, BJC Belden 5000 | HDMI - BJC Belden | Power Cables - Pangea | Surge - Monster
Nope!, other can talk about their bathroom / house remodel, I can talk about mine. Sorry! This is the first time in life that I learned about Toto, Gerber, etc. brands. I went with an American Standard Cadet 3 because I have a 10" rough in and I found a deal on a new one at a discount house. I'd really TMI and blow this thread up if I dropped a pic... LOL!
Its my reality right now. I'm serious when I say, if I had some valuable watches, etc. I would sell them to fund getting this whole house finished. I just don't wear watches that much these days. Its been three years and I still have few rooms to finish. I saved a ton doing most myself but it still was not cheap.
Ok, no more house remodel talk on the watch thread. As far as watches, it would be nice to have a nice Omega watch at some point. Until then, I would like another Invicta. I think the Akula Diver designer are cool. A BIG man watch.
FAMILY ROOM HDTV - Sharp AQUOS LC-70LE600U 70" | AVR/Streamer - Onkyo TX-NR3008 | Amp - Parasound HCA-1203A Blu-Ray/Media/Gaming - Sony PS3-320GB / Microsoft Xbox One | Broadcast - Xfinity X1 Platform Front Spkrs - Coming...DIY Statement II | Center Spkrs - Coming...DIY Statement II | Rear Spkrs - Artison Portrait LRS Sub - DIY Stereo Integrity HT 15 | Sub Amp - Dayton Audio SA1000 Wire - Audioquest Type 4, BJC Belden 5000 | HDMI - BJC Belden | Power Cables - Pangea | Surge - Monster
Nope!, other can talk about their bathroom / house remodel, I can talk about mine. Sorry! This is the first time in life that I learned about Toto, Gerber, etc. brands. I went with an American Standard Cadet 3 because I have a 10" rough in and I found a deal on a new one at a discount house. I'd really TMI and blow this thread up if I dropped a pic... LOL!
Its my reality right now. I'm serious when I say, if I had some valuable watches, etc. I would sell them to fund getting this whole house finished. I just don't wear watches that much these days. Its been three years and I still have few rooms to finish. I saved a ton doing most myself but it still was not cheap.
Ok, no more house remodel talk on the watch thread. As far as watches, it would be nice to have a nice Omega watch at some point. Until then, I would like another Invicta. I think the Akula Diver designer are cool. A BIG man watch.
Comments
Get it Friday.
Should look brand new
All of this was done:
The movement rate is out of tolerance.
- The bezel shows signs of scratches and/or dents.
- The crystal is marked and/or scratched.
- The movement has low amplitude.
- The dial and/or hands are faded or discolored.
- One or more pins and/or tubes in the bracelet are loose and will be replaced.
- The crown is worn.
- Presence of dirt/fibers on the dial.
I’m slightly surprised they didn’t replace the bezel which has a slight scratch in it but I would imagine that’s not really covered.
The bracelet looks absolutely fantastic, looks like the day I bought it. In the interior of the watch looks flawless. I can only assume it runs perfectly also as that’s the whole idea behind the service.
Anyway glad to be back up and running with this beauty and here are the pictures, including bags of all the parts that they sent back to me.
Is that red box from the service?
Rolex comes in a plastic box back.
Stupid cheap Rolex USA
Current Gear:
Torus RM15 -> Emm Labs TSDx/Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x -> ??? -> Boulder 2060 stereo amp (w/ Audioquest WEL Signature) -> new speakers + JL Audio F113v2 x2
Rotel RA1592 Super Integrated -> Sonus Faber Olympica 3
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570 preamp -> Rotel RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2
Main speakers system evolution over the years:
Klipsch Promedia 4.1 -> Axiom M22ti -> Sonus Faber Concertino -> Sonus Faber Concerto -> Polk LSi7 -> Polk LSi9 -> Martin Logan Mosaic -> AV123 Onix Ref 1 -> Martin Logan Vantage -> AV123 Strata Mini -> Martin Logan Summit -> Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor -> BW 802D2 -> Sonus Faber Stradivari -> Rockport Avior -> BW 802D3 -> BW 800D3 -> ???
Old Gear:
Speakers:
BW PM1 (3.5/5), CM10s2 (3.75/5), BW800D3 (5/5), Rockport Aviors (5/5), Sonus Faber Stradivari (5/5), BW 802D2 (4.5/5), Martin Logan Summits (4.25/5), Martin Logan Vantage (4/5), Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor (3.75/5), AV123 Strata Mini (3.5/5), ML Mosaic (3.25/5), Onix Ref1 (3/5), Sonus Faber Concerto (2.75/5), SF Concertino (2.5/5), Axiom M22ti (2/5), Polk LSi9 (3/5), LSi7 (2.9/5)
Source:
Squeezebox 3 -> PS Audio Digital Link III -> Cary 306/200 CDP -> Cary 306 SACD -> EMM LABS DAC2X/TSDX
Preamplification:
Rotel RC1070 -> Rogue Perseus -> Cary SLP98 -> Cary SLP98F1 -> Cary SLP05 (sold and then repurchased) -> ARC 5se -> ???
Amplification:
HK AVR330 -> Rotel RB1070 -> Rotel RB1090 -> Plinius SA102 -> Cary 211FE -> Classe M600 -> Boulder 2060
Subwoofer:
Infinity Entra2 -> SVS 25-31PCi -> SVS 25-31PC+ -> Dual JL Audio F113v2
Yes the red case was what they shipped it back in - new to me.
this wasn't cheap though - $625 with shipping etc
Rolex is like double that.
Patek is like 5x that.
Atleast you got a nice travel case out of it
Current Gear:
Torus RM15 -> Emm Labs TSDx/Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x -> ??? -> Boulder 2060 stereo amp (w/ Audioquest WEL Signature) -> new speakers + JL Audio F113v2 x2
Rotel RA1592 Super Integrated -> Sonus Faber Olympica 3
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570 preamp -> Rotel RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2
Main speakers system evolution over the years:
Klipsch Promedia 4.1 -> Axiom M22ti -> Sonus Faber Concertino -> Sonus Faber Concerto -> Polk LSi7 -> Polk LSi9 -> Martin Logan Mosaic -> AV123 Onix Ref 1 -> Martin Logan Vantage -> AV123 Strata Mini -> Martin Logan Summit -> Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor -> BW 802D2 -> Sonus Faber Stradivari -> Rockport Avior -> BW 802D3 -> BW 800D3 -> ???
Old Gear:
Speakers:
BW PM1 (3.5/5), CM10s2 (3.75/5), BW800D3 (5/5), Rockport Aviors (5/5), Sonus Faber Stradivari (5/5), BW 802D2 (4.5/5), Martin Logan Summits (4.25/5), Martin Logan Vantage (4/5), Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor (3.75/5), AV123 Strata Mini (3.5/5), ML Mosaic (3.25/5), Onix Ref1 (3/5), Sonus Faber Concerto (2.75/5), SF Concertino (2.5/5), Axiom M22ti (2/5), Polk LSi9 (3/5), LSi7 (2.9/5)
Source:
Squeezebox 3 -> PS Audio Digital Link III -> Cary 306/200 CDP -> Cary 306 SACD -> EMM LABS DAC2X/TSDX
Preamplification:
Rotel RC1070 -> Rogue Perseus -> Cary SLP98 -> Cary SLP98F1 -> Cary SLP05 (sold and then repurchased) -> ARC 5se -> ???
Amplification:
HK AVR330 -> Rotel RB1070 -> Rotel RB1090 -> Plinius SA102 -> Cary 211FE -> Classe M600 -> Boulder 2060
Subwoofer:
Infinity Entra2 -> SVS 25-31PCi -> SVS 25-31PC+ -> Dual JL Audio F113v2
I have 4.
Crap
Current Gear:
Torus RM15 -> Emm Labs TSDx/Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x -> ??? -> Boulder 2060 stereo amp (w/ Audioquest WEL Signature) -> new speakers + JL Audio F113v2 x2
Rotel RA1592 Super Integrated -> Sonus Faber Olympica 3
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570 preamp -> Rotel RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2
Main speakers system evolution over the years:
Klipsch Promedia 4.1 -> Axiom M22ti -> Sonus Faber Concertino -> Sonus Faber Concerto -> Polk LSi7 -> Polk LSi9 -> Martin Logan Mosaic -> AV123 Onix Ref 1 -> Martin Logan Vantage -> AV123 Strata Mini -> Martin Logan Summit -> Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor -> BW 802D2 -> Sonus Faber Stradivari -> Rockport Avior -> BW 802D3 -> BW 800D3 -> ???
Old Gear:
Speakers:
BW PM1 (3.5/5), CM10s2 (3.75/5), BW800D3 (5/5), Rockport Aviors (5/5), Sonus Faber Stradivari (5/5), BW 802D2 (4.5/5), Martin Logan Summits (4.25/5), Martin Logan Vantage (4/5), Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor (3.75/5), AV123 Strata Mini (3.5/5), ML Mosaic (3.25/5), Onix Ref1 (3/5), Sonus Faber Concerto (2.75/5), SF Concertino (2.5/5), Axiom M22ti (2/5), Polk LSi9 (3/5), LSi7 (2.9/5)
Source:
Squeezebox 3 -> PS Audio Digital Link III -> Cary 306/200 CDP -> Cary 306 SACD -> EMM LABS DAC2X/TSDX
Preamplification:
Rotel RC1070 -> Rogue Perseus -> Cary SLP98 -> Cary SLP98F1 -> Cary SLP05 (sold and then repurchased) -> ARC 5se -> ???
Amplification:
HK AVR330 -> Rotel RB1070 -> Rotel RB1090 -> Plinius SA102 -> Cary 211FE -> Classe M600 -> Boulder 2060
Subwoofer:
Infinity Entra2 -> SVS 25-31PCi -> SVS 25-31PC+ -> Dual JL Audio F113v2
I have a Ulysse Nardin 1846 Chrono thats beautiful but its only 38mm and looks tiny on my wrist, also have a Fortis Spacematic but it needs a service and they want $1k for that, only paid 2 for the watch
4 rolly's huh, big baller
KEF LS50W I Rega P6 w/ Ania MC I Rega Fono MC I Audience Ohno ICs
Yeah right big baller
I was in Beverly Hills once.
The guy wouldn’t even let me try on the Richard Mille.
Current Gear:
Torus RM15 -> Emm Labs TSDx/Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x -> ??? -> Boulder 2060 stereo amp (w/ Audioquest WEL Signature) -> new speakers + JL Audio F113v2 x2
Rotel RA1592 Super Integrated -> Sonus Faber Olympica 3
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570 preamp -> Rotel RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2
Main speakers system evolution over the years:
Klipsch Promedia 4.1 -> Axiom M22ti -> Sonus Faber Concertino -> Sonus Faber Concerto -> Polk LSi7 -> Polk LSi9 -> Martin Logan Mosaic -> AV123 Onix Ref 1 -> Martin Logan Vantage -> AV123 Strata Mini -> Martin Logan Summit -> Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor -> BW 802D2 -> Sonus Faber Stradivari -> Rockport Avior -> BW 802D3 -> BW 800D3 -> ???
Old Gear:
Speakers:
BW PM1 (3.5/5), CM10s2 (3.75/5), BW800D3 (5/5), Rockport Aviors (5/5), Sonus Faber Stradivari (5/5), BW 802D2 (4.5/5), Martin Logan Summits (4.25/5), Martin Logan Vantage (4/5), Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor (3.75/5), AV123 Strata Mini (3.5/5), ML Mosaic (3.25/5), Onix Ref1 (3/5), Sonus Faber Concerto (2.75/5), SF Concertino (2.5/5), Axiom M22ti (2/5), Polk LSi9 (3/5), LSi7 (2.9/5)
Source:
Squeezebox 3 -> PS Audio Digital Link III -> Cary 306/200 CDP -> Cary 306 SACD -> EMM LABS DAC2X/TSDX
Preamplification:
Rotel RC1070 -> Rogue Perseus -> Cary SLP98 -> Cary SLP98F1 -> Cary SLP05 (sold and then repurchased) -> ARC 5se -> ???
Amplification:
HK AVR330 -> Rotel RB1070 -> Rotel RB1090 -> Plinius SA102 -> Cary 211FE -> Classe M600 -> Boulder 2060
Subwoofer:
Infinity Entra2 -> SVS 25-31PCi -> SVS 25-31PC+ -> Dual JL Audio F113v2
Even my wife was perturbed.
He definitely scoped me out and figured I wasn’t a buyer.
Current Gear:
Torus RM15 -> Emm Labs TSDx/Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x -> ??? -> Boulder 2060 stereo amp (w/ Audioquest WEL Signature) -> new speakers + JL Audio F113v2 x2
Rotel RA1592 Super Integrated -> Sonus Faber Olympica 3
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570 preamp -> Rotel RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2
Main speakers system evolution over the years:
Klipsch Promedia 4.1 -> Axiom M22ti -> Sonus Faber Concertino -> Sonus Faber Concerto -> Polk LSi7 -> Polk LSi9 -> Martin Logan Mosaic -> AV123 Onix Ref 1 -> Martin Logan Vantage -> AV123 Strata Mini -> Martin Logan Summit -> Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor -> BW 802D2 -> Sonus Faber Stradivari -> Rockport Avior -> BW 802D3 -> BW 800D3 -> ???
Old Gear:
Speakers:
BW PM1 (3.5/5), CM10s2 (3.75/5), BW800D3 (5/5), Rockport Aviors (5/5), Sonus Faber Stradivari (5/5), BW 802D2 (4.5/5), Martin Logan Summits (4.25/5), Martin Logan Vantage (4/5), Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor (3.75/5), AV123 Strata Mini (3.5/5), ML Mosaic (3.25/5), Onix Ref1 (3/5), Sonus Faber Concerto (2.75/5), SF Concertino (2.5/5), Axiom M22ti (2/5), Polk LSi9 (3/5), LSi7 (2.9/5)
Source:
Squeezebox 3 -> PS Audio Digital Link III -> Cary 306/200 CDP -> Cary 306 SACD -> EMM LABS DAC2X/TSDX
Preamplification:
Rotel RC1070 -> Rogue Perseus -> Cary SLP98 -> Cary SLP98F1 -> Cary SLP05 (sold and then repurchased) -> ARC 5se -> ???
Amplification:
HK AVR330 -> Rotel RB1070 -> Rotel RB1090 -> Plinius SA102 -> Cary 211FE -> Classe M600 -> Boulder 2060
Subwoofer:
Infinity Entra2 -> SVS 25-31PCi -> SVS 25-31PC+ -> Dual JL Audio F113v2
Haven’t bought a Rolex since 2011... I have been eyeballing the Smurf or the white gold Pepsi but at this time, I do not feel like I have done enough to warrant or deserve a gold Rolex.
So I will wait.
Current Gear:
Torus RM15 -> Emm Labs TSDx/Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x -> ??? -> Boulder 2060 stereo amp (w/ Audioquest WEL Signature) -> new speakers + JL Audio F113v2 x2
Rotel RA1592 Super Integrated -> Sonus Faber Olympica 3
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570 preamp -> Rotel RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2
Main speakers system evolution over the years:
Klipsch Promedia 4.1 -> Axiom M22ti -> Sonus Faber Concertino -> Sonus Faber Concerto -> Polk LSi7 -> Polk LSi9 -> Martin Logan Mosaic -> AV123 Onix Ref 1 -> Martin Logan Vantage -> AV123 Strata Mini -> Martin Logan Summit -> Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor -> BW 802D2 -> Sonus Faber Stradivari -> Rockport Avior -> BW 802D3 -> BW 800D3 -> ???
Old Gear:
Speakers:
BW PM1 (3.5/5), CM10s2 (3.75/5), BW800D3 (5/5), Rockport Aviors (5/5), Sonus Faber Stradivari (5/5), BW 802D2 (4.5/5), Martin Logan Summits (4.25/5), Martin Logan Vantage (4/5), Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor (3.75/5), AV123 Strata Mini (3.5/5), ML Mosaic (3.25/5), Onix Ref1 (3/5), Sonus Faber Concerto (2.75/5), SF Concertino (2.5/5), Axiom M22ti (2/5), Polk LSi9 (3/5), LSi7 (2.9/5)
Source:
Squeezebox 3 -> PS Audio Digital Link III -> Cary 306/200 CDP -> Cary 306 SACD -> EMM LABS DAC2X/TSDX
Preamplification:
Rotel RC1070 -> Rogue Perseus -> Cary SLP98 -> Cary SLP98F1 -> Cary SLP05 (sold and then repurchased) -> ARC 5se -> ???
Amplification:
HK AVR330 -> Rotel RB1070 -> Rotel RB1090 -> Plinius SA102 -> Cary 211FE -> Classe M600 -> Boulder 2060
Subwoofer:
Infinity Entra2 -> SVS 25-31PCi -> SVS 25-31PC+ -> Dual JL Audio F113v2
I was in Vegas and almost tried one of these on until I saw the cheapest was $30k
The one time I felt like I was kicked out of a store.
Current Gear:
Torus RM15 -> Emm Labs TSDx/Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x -> ??? -> Boulder 2060 stereo amp (w/ Audioquest WEL Signature) -> new speakers + JL Audio F113v2 x2
Rotel RA1592 Super Integrated -> Sonus Faber Olympica 3
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570 preamp -> Rotel RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2
Main speakers system evolution over the years:
Klipsch Promedia 4.1 -> Axiom M22ti -> Sonus Faber Concertino -> Sonus Faber Concerto -> Polk LSi7 -> Polk LSi9 -> Martin Logan Mosaic -> AV123 Onix Ref 1 -> Martin Logan Vantage -> AV123 Strata Mini -> Martin Logan Summit -> Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor -> BW 802D2 -> Sonus Faber Stradivari -> Rockport Avior -> BW 802D3 -> BW 800D3 -> ???
Old Gear:
Speakers:
BW PM1 (3.5/5), CM10s2 (3.75/5), BW800D3 (5/5), Rockport Aviors (5/5), Sonus Faber Stradivari (5/5), BW 802D2 (4.5/5), Martin Logan Summits (4.25/5), Martin Logan Vantage (4/5), Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor (3.75/5), AV123 Strata Mini (3.5/5), ML Mosaic (3.25/5), Onix Ref1 (3/5), Sonus Faber Concerto (2.75/5), SF Concertino (2.5/5), Axiom M22ti (2/5), Polk LSi9 (3/5), LSi7 (2.9/5)
Source:
Squeezebox 3 -> PS Audio Digital Link III -> Cary 306/200 CDP -> Cary 306 SACD -> EMM LABS DAC2X/TSDX
Preamplification:
Rotel RC1070 -> Rogue Perseus -> Cary SLP98 -> Cary SLP98F1 -> Cary SLP05 (sold and then repurchased) -> ARC 5se -> ???
Amplification:
HK AVR330 -> Rotel RB1070 -> Rotel RB1090 -> Plinius SA102 -> Cary 211FE -> Classe M600 -> Boulder 2060
Subwoofer:
Infinity Entra2 -> SVS 25-31PCi -> SVS 25-31PC+ -> Dual JL Audio F113v2
Long time ago, a land developer pulled up next to our builder when we were standing chatting to him. The developer was writing a check to buy some land to have the builder give to the owner. This guy (developer) rolled up in a beat up old pickup, Labrador sticking its head out of the passenger window, wearing overalls and looking rough.
But he stroked a check for $5 million in front of us to purchase a huge piece of land for the next project.This was in the mid 90's
Never judge a book by the cover.
Joule-Electra LA-100; Balanced Power Technology AC conditioner;
Odyssey Khartago monos (with most factory upgrades); Magnepan MG 3.6R
Current
ESQ by Movado E5255 Chronograph Stainless Steel
Current
Invicta Reserve Collection Sea Vulture 0474
Current
Seiko Chronograph World Timer Two-Tone Stainless Steel 5T52-6B39
Gone
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Stainless Steel w/ Rose Dial
Gone
Seiko Chronograph World Timer Gold Tone Stainless 5T52-6A39
Fantasy
My dream $30K+ watch is the gaudy 18K rose gold CORUM Admiral's Cup Challenge 44 Regatta. If I ever win the Big Game!
HDTV - Sharp AQUOS LC-70LE600U 70" | AVR/Streamer - Onkyo TX-NR3008 | Amp - Parasound HCA-1203A
Blu-Ray/Media/Gaming - Sony PS3-320GB / Microsoft Xbox One | Broadcast - Xfinity X1 Platform
Front Spkrs - Coming...DIY Statement II | Center Spkrs - Coming...DIY Statement II | Rear Spkrs - Artison Portrait LRS
Sub - DIY Stereo Integrity HT 15 | Sub Amp - Dayton Audio SA1000
Wire - Audioquest Type 4, BJC Belden 5000 | HDMI - BJC Belden | Power Cables - Pangea | Surge - Monster
Buy me a gold Rolex if you win the Big Game W!
Current Gear:
Torus RM15 -> Emm Labs TSDx/Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x -> ??? -> Boulder 2060 stereo amp (w/ Audioquest WEL Signature) -> new speakers + JL Audio F113v2 x2
Rotel RA1592 Super Integrated -> Sonus Faber Olympica 3
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570 preamp -> Rotel RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2
Main speakers system evolution over the years:
Klipsch Promedia 4.1 -> Axiom M22ti -> Sonus Faber Concertino -> Sonus Faber Concerto -> Polk LSi7 -> Polk LSi9 -> Martin Logan Mosaic -> AV123 Onix Ref 1 -> Martin Logan Vantage -> AV123 Strata Mini -> Martin Logan Summit -> Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor -> BW 802D2 -> Sonus Faber Stradivari -> Rockport Avior -> BW 802D3 -> BW 800D3 -> ???
Old Gear:
Speakers:
BW PM1 (3.5/5), CM10s2 (3.75/5), BW800D3 (5/5), Rockport Aviors (5/5), Sonus Faber Stradivari (5/5), BW 802D2 (4.5/5), Martin Logan Summits (4.25/5), Martin Logan Vantage (4/5), Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor (3.75/5), AV123 Strata Mini (3.5/5), ML Mosaic (3.25/5), Onix Ref1 (3/5), Sonus Faber Concerto (2.75/5), SF Concertino (2.5/5), Axiom M22ti (2/5), Polk LSi9 (3/5), LSi7 (2.9/5)
Source:
Squeezebox 3 -> PS Audio Digital Link III -> Cary 306/200 CDP -> Cary 306 SACD -> EMM LABS DAC2X/TSDX
Preamplification:
Rotel RC1070 -> Rogue Perseus -> Cary SLP98 -> Cary SLP98F1 -> Cary SLP05 (sold and then repurchased) -> ARC 5se -> ???
Amplification:
HK AVR330 -> Rotel RB1070 -> Rotel RB1090 -> Plinius SA102 -> Cary 211FE -> Classe M600 -> Boulder 2060
Subwoofer:
Infinity Entra2 -> SVS 25-31PCi -> SVS 25-31PC+ -> Dual JL Audio F113v2
Lumin X1
Sony XA-5400ES SACD
Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on preamp, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.
(or in @BlueFox ‘s case - none)
Try Chatel in Carmel, CA. Walked in there with a buddy of mine one day about 2 years ago, not only was he not close to being in the market, he also didn't even remotely look like he was, and they didn't even hesitate to pull one out of the case for him. Needless to say he was a little shocked to realize the model he admired was worth almost as much as his house.
But to be honest... In my opinion, they did you a favor. That brand is nothing but tacky, & gaudy, pieces of plastic, with little-to-no history or substance. But like I said...just my opinion.
Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600
2 CH
Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
Now, back to reality...can you lend me about $5G's so I can buy lotto tickets and finish up some home projects before my Son's big open house on June 1st?
Man Oh man, how I wish I could hire this work done and have the kitchen remodeled. So little time and little money. If I had a gold Rolex right now I'd sell it like I did with the stainless one I had and get this remodel done. My wife used to be in jewelry sales and sold her stainless (and thousands in gold) years back during some tough times. I would love to be able to replace it someday.
Family priorities!
Back to it... I dropped in a new toilet in the master bath last night, now on to painting the guest room, trim, crown, and wainscoting the dining room. A man's work is never done!
HDTV - Sharp AQUOS LC-70LE600U 70" | AVR/Streamer - Onkyo TX-NR3008 | Amp - Parasound HCA-1203A
Blu-Ray/Media/Gaming - Sony PS3-320GB / Microsoft Xbox One | Broadcast - Xfinity X1 Platform
Front Spkrs - Coming...DIY Statement II | Center Spkrs - Coming...DIY Statement II | Rear Spkrs - Artison Portrait LRS
Sub - DIY Stereo Integrity HT 15 | Sub Amp - Dayton Audio SA1000
Wire - Audioquest Type 4, BJC Belden 5000 | HDMI - BJC Belden | Power Cables - Pangea | Surge - Monster
Its my reality right now. I'm serious when I say, if I had some valuable watches, etc. I would sell them to fund getting this whole house finished. I just don't wear watches that much these days. Its been three years and I still have few rooms to finish. I saved a ton doing most myself but it still was not cheap.
Ok, no more house remodel talk on the watch thread. As far as watches, it would be nice to have a nice Omega watch at some point. Until then, I would like another Invicta. I think the Akula Diver designer are cool. A BIG man watch.
HDTV - Sharp AQUOS LC-70LE600U 70" | AVR/Streamer - Onkyo TX-NR3008 | Amp - Parasound HCA-1203A
Blu-Ray/Media/Gaming - Sony PS3-320GB / Microsoft Xbox One | Broadcast - Xfinity X1 Platform
Front Spkrs - Coming...DIY Statement II | Center Spkrs - Coming...DIY Statement II | Rear Spkrs - Artison Portrait LRS
Sub - DIY Stereo Integrity HT 15 | Sub Amp - Dayton Audio SA1000
Wire - Audioquest Type 4, BJC Belden 5000 | HDMI - BJC Belden | Power Cables - Pangea | Surge - Monster
I’ve been putting it off, but I’m losing time consistently.
I might actually get an Apple Watch as a daily wear. The Omega I want is about $6-7k and I really can’t get over that much for a watch.
I could get a REALLY nice bike for that much $$!
Loaded in carbon fiber and electronic shifting goodness...
And still have money left over for accessories!
Samsung PN50B860 50" Plasma : XBOX One : Roku Ultra : Oppo UDP-203 : Pioneer Elite SC-87 : APC H15 : Focal 806V mains : Focal 806V Surrounds : SVS SB2000 : SVS SB12-NSD
2Ch:
Sonus Faber Venere S : Rotel RB 1582 MKII : Oppo UDP-205 : Furman Elite 15 DM i : Pro-Ject Debut Carbon with Acryl-It Platter :
The bikes take A LOT of maintenance and I do like to upgrade them.
I put watches through a spending filter and I always say I want other stuff over the watch.
Samsung PN50B860 50" Plasma : XBOX One : Roku Ultra : Oppo UDP-203 : Pioneer Elite SC-87 : APC H15 : Focal 806V mains : Focal 806V Surrounds : SVS SB2000 : SVS SB12-NSD
2Ch:
Sonus Faber Venere S : Rotel RB 1582 MKII : Oppo UDP-205 : Furman Elite 15 DM i : Pro-Ject Debut Carbon with Acryl-It Platter :
I’ve had my watches for sometime with no upgrades in over 5 years.