Better Overall Value: 2 "mid" watches + accessory OR 1 "high" watch? Help needed.

[yoyorobbo]

By the way, I certainly mean no disrespect to anyone. I hope you guys don't see it as such. Just conversing, debating, and generally bullsh*tting with ya.

It's somewhat natural, I think, for a person to get a wee bit defensive when others bash a product he wears. LOL - So I may have come across as a bit of a turd. I like to think that I'm not one. Usually.

At any rate, in summary: In my personal take, I have had nothing but a positive experience wearing my Invicta 8926A. The A changed the Rolex-*inspired* (lol) coin edge bezel to a scalloped, more Omega-ish one... sorta. So see...? It's not a copy any more.

Apparently a lot of people have had issues with theirs; quality, customer service, etc. That surely blows.

And if you don't like homages, then certainly steer clear of them. Or just get one of their butt-ugly *original* designs. (personal opinion again - but it's true)

[yoyorobbo]

Oh, and the OP, Heafcliffe, went with the Orient, BTW. Yesterday. But it was still fun chattin'.

[Heafcliffe]

To all my Dappered brethren, there were some feisty moments, but, all in all, I walked away feeling like . Definitely some "jewels" dropped in here.

[Heafcliffe]

Fellas, I just received the Orient Mako XL (which I love) and am anxious to change the band. I just need a springbar tool. Does anyone know of a brick and mortar store where I can pick one up? Would appreciate ya assistance.

FYI: resides in DMV area.

Heaf

[LesserBlackDog]

Not sure where you could buy a springbar tool... maybe a local watchmaker would sell you one? But I do know where you can buy a tool that will do the job. Just go to any hardware store and pick up the smallest available flathead precision screwdriver. You want a 1mm flathead. You might also find a set of jeweler's or precision screwdrivers that contains a screwdriver of this size. A screwdriver by itself should be about $4... a set, less than $10.

[Heafcliffe]

Not sure where you could buy a springbar tool... maybe a local watchmaker would sell you one? But I do know where you can buy a tool that will do the job. Just go to any hardware store and pick up the smallest available flathead precision screwdriver. You want a 1mm flathead. You might also find a set of jeweler's or precision screwdrivers that contains a screwdriver of this size. A screwdriver by itself should be about $4... a set, less than $10.

Much appreciated! I went ahead and sized the bracelet myself and I must say that I love this watch! Glad I did away with the hollow end links; watch feels much more substantial. Hitting the hardware store tomorrow.

EDIT: Forgot to add the obligatory wrist shot. May appear to be tight but it is the way i am holding my wrist.

Thanks again, fellas.