Finally got one I have been wanting!

2xTap · **on:** February 12, 2011, 08:11:54 PM

I've been wanting one of these for a while but the version I wanted was usually sold out, and when it wasn't they were usually not on sale and their going price has been a bit steep for me. But, luckily I happened to check my e-mail during half-time of the Superbowl and World of Watches sent me a flyer for a special sale they were having during half-time. They had a slew of watches on sale at half price..........and they had the one I had been wanting in there.

It's a Swiss Legend model #T8010-55 Tungsten Pro Chronograph. It has a 45mm case that is 14mm thick with a scalloped uni-directional bezel. The 22mm wide fully linked bracelet sports a push button dual-deployment clasp........and all of it is made from mirror polished Tungsten. Oh yeah!

This gives the watch some heft for it's size as well as real good scratch resistance.

Another nice feature of this watch is that the bracelet use no push pins......the entire bracelet is held together by double-ended threaded bolts............

The bracelet is even bolted to the case, no spring loaded pins here.

The red dial has a outer tachymeter scale ring and sports silvertone hour markers, hands, and subdials with luminous hands and markers and is topped by a sapphire crystal. The case also has a coined screw-in case back............

The heart of this watch is a Swiss made ETA G10.211 quartz Chronograph movement. The watch is 100 meters water resistant and has a screw-in crown. It took me a while to get this one sized to my wrist as the bolts holding all the bracelet links together were torqued quite tight from the factory and I broke two of my small watch screwdrivers trying to loosen them. But I did manage to get it done. It wears quite well, and I am glad the bracelet came with two smaller half-links for more accurate size adjustments.....

A very nice watch if I do say so, and a absolute steal for the $150 + free shipping that I got it for!!!!

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Medic82 · **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2011, 08:14:14 PM

ME WANT!!!

edcgear · **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2011, 08:17:11 PM

WOOOOOOWWW!!!

Beautifull!!

Top-Gear-24 · **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2011, 08:17:44 PM

That's one cool-looking watch

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Threeme2189 · **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2011, 09:06:29 PM

It's a bit big for my taste (and my skinny wrists).
But that's a helluva good looking time piece!

stack · **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2011, 09:16:37 PM

I dont use a watch often. But if I did, I would like one like that. Thats a great looking watch.

nuphoria · **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2011, 11:06:04 PM

Oh now I REALLY like that one.... lovely

BigFatTon · **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2011, 12:05:15 AM

That is really nice, I love the big exposed links, really a cool look

Pacu · **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2011, 12:51:36 AM

beautiful watch there!

2xTap · **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2011, 01:16:58 AM

Thanks guys. It is a looker, the polish on this thing is absolute mirror. Took me a little while to get the pics I was taking just right due to the glare coming off of this thing.

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nuphoria · **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2011, 07:55:33 AM

That's why I keep buying black ones - so I can take photos of them

2xTap · **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2011, 02:57:52 PM

Quote from: nuphoria on February 13, 2011, 07:55:33 AM

That's why I keep buying black ones - so I can take photos of them

LOL.....they sure are easier to take pics of!

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J-sews · **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2011, 06:23:24 PM

A fabulous looker there 2x!

2xTap · **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2011, 08:29:35 PM

Quote from: J-sews on February 13, 2011, 06:23:24 PM

A fabulous looker there 2x!

Thanks bud, I think so as well.

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Whoey · **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2011, 10:24:49 PM

fine looking watch... I discovered the Victorinox watch dealer the other day on my way back from inlaws place... lots of

over 300-500eur Vics

getpower · **Reply #15 on:** February 19, 2011, 07:10:23 AM

Its absolutely beautiful.

I am unfortunate though as I cant really be a watch guy because of my trade.

I am a mechanic and unless I want to take the watch off at the beginning of each shift and throw it back on at the end, then I really cant do it.

A couple of months ago I bought a nice kinetic Seiko that I love. I bought a Seiko because of sentimental reasons. But I have been doing what I described above to keep the Kinetic watch alive. Its a PITA. I really should have bought a quartz watch.

I would be interested to hear what some of you watch guys do for a living.

I mean, I am in a trade where a multitool is as useful as I want it to be (I have a fully-stocked tool box at work).

But if I wore a watch, then there are some risks to having a metal band when working around batteries and other stuff. Not to mention the watch would get totally trashed. I already have a scratch in the crystal lens.

Back on subject though, very, very nice. Ill tell you this much, if I ever get a job driving truck or something like that then Ill for sure be looking at something like that-just to have some variety in watches.

2xTap · **Reply #16 on:** February 19, 2011, 08:15:26 AM

getpower,

I work Security at a Powerplant so seldom do the watches I wear there face much rough abuse. But on days I know they might I have a few watches that are "beaters" that I'll wear instead of my more expensive pieces.

But there is no law saying you can't own some real nice timepieces and only wear them when you ain't at work.

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getpower · **Reply #17 on:** February 21, 2011, 03:04:15 AM

Quote from: 2xTap on February 19, 2011, 08:15:26 AM

getpower,

I work Security at a Powerplant so seldom do the watches I wear there face much rough abuse. But on days I know they might I have a few watches that are "beaters" that I'll wear instead of my more expensive pieces.

But there is no law saying you can't own some real nice timepieces and only wear them when you ain't at work.

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There's no law, you're right, but there are safety issues.

Do you know what can happen if I touch a wrench to both sides of the battery terminals at the same time and that wrench happens to touch the watch band also?

The band can also get caught on many things in tight spaces possibly leaving no way to pull my hand back out.

I don't do it for safety reasons. Im all about self-preservation.

I don't make a habit out of touching a wrench to both terminals of a battery, but bad accidents can happen in the work place and as long as I'm aware of that fact, then I'll try and make it as safe as possible.

Anything can happen any time.

2xTap · **Reply #18 on:** February 21, 2011, 05:26:31 AM

getpower,

I understand, that's why I said....."But there is no law saying you can't own some real nice timepieces and only wear them when you ain't at work."

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Makaveli · **Reply #19 on:** February 21, 2011, 02:30:51 PM

Man looks like I gotta get my act together for halftime next year. Sweet grab!

getpower · **Reply #20 on:** February 21, 2011, 06:40:26 PM

Quote from: 2xTap on February 21, 2011, 05:26:31 AM

getpower,

I understand, that's why I said....."But there is no law saying you can't own some real nice timepieces and only wear them when you ain't at work."

2xTap

I sincerely apologize, it seems as if I did not read your post correctly.

That really is a great watch anyway. I really like the red face. A little flashy, yes. But very tasteful. My compliments once again!

2xTap · **Reply #21 on:** February 21, 2011, 10:50:47 PM

Quote from: Makaveli on February 21, 2011, 02:30:51 PM

Man looks like I gotta get my act together for halftime next year. Sweet grab!

Makaveli,

You get on WorldofWatches mailing list (email) and you'll get sales flyers for stuff like this more than just during the Superbowl halftime, trust me.......I got about 25 watches out of my collection that can account to that!

Quote from: getpower on February 21, 2011, 06:40:26 PM

Quote from: 2xTap on February 21, 2011, 05:26:31 AM
getpower,

I understand, that's why I said....."But there is no law saying you can't own some real nice timepieces and only wear them when you ain't at work."

2xTap

I sincerely apologize, it seems as if I did not read your post correctly.

That really is a great watch anyway. I really like the red face. A little flashy, yes. But very tasteful. My compliments once again!

getpower,

No need to apologize bud, it happens and ain't no thing.

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Hull_ n_Back · **Reply #22 on:** February 22, 2011, 11:22:29 PM

Very nice watch!! You say it's made of tungsten? That must weigh a lot

. I have a tungsten carbide wedding ring and that's heavy..

By the way, being tungsten you shouldn't have to worry about scratches, my wedding ring is still looking pristine after 2 years of wearing it everyday (been married a lot longer than that but lost my original ring, long story...)

2xTap · **Reply #23 on:** February 23, 2011, 05:58:57 AM

Hull_n_Back,

Thanks! Yeah, it's not super heavy but noticably heavier than all stainless steel watches of comparable size I own. The scratch resistance is one of the reasons I got this one, amongst others.

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jzmtl · **Reply #24 on:** February 23, 2011, 06:30:26 AM

Christ, solid tungsten, I suppose if you need to lose weight you can just take off the watch for a few pounds, and you can smash car windows with it!

Very nice watch though!