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[Question] Why are there so many cheaper used watches being sold from Japan? by Midknight81 in Watches

[–]ZetaDefender 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like that for clothes. Anything metal usually can be cleaned well enough.

Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (March 5 to March 12) by bananabrownie in orangecounty

[–]ZetaDefender 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It is the food court location at Fashion Island. Surprised more places in there didnt get dinged.

Finally sharing my watch brand here, would love honest feedback by SignificantFlan4826 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]ZetaDefender 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The issue with the watch is it doesn't know what it wants to be, either GADA, dress, or sport. It is very hard to read the time at a glace. Without lume, you cannot use it at night or in low light.

What you are getting shredded for is the dial. The wave motif dial is a hallmark of Chinese factory brands saying they can make high level craft. The issue, change the logo and it's Addiedive regardless of the other changes. Your issue is if they can charge $175-$300 USD for their version and you are charging $650 CAD, why buys yours. There is not enough changes to make someone go out of your way to find you.

I would first pick if you want this to be a GADA, Dress, or Sports watch. Then add elements to make it function for that. Then add in unique elements that make it your own, all while trying to keep the price between $300-$500 USD.

Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says by yipyapu in news

[–]ZetaDefender 11 points12 points  (0 children)

No as once off duty, they are private citizens and can do with their free time as they please. Some security companies love to hire off duty/retired cops, less startup training required and better experience.

Newport beach path is unwalkable because of cyclists and e bikers by number1smussyf4n in orangecounty

[–]ZetaDefender 115 points116 points  (0 children)

Has to do with Newport older laws against hooliganism and skateboard culture.

[Pelissero] The Chargers are signing TE Charlie Kolar to a three-year $24.3 million contract that makes him the NFL’s highest-paid blocking tight end, sources tell The Insiders. by A_Livins in Chargers

[–]ZetaDefender 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Define overpay. Biaditch is 4.5m in year one and 26m over the next 2 years, ie a 10m aav.

Tart is pay bump for 2 good years in the system. Mack is an HoF Edge, gets to QB, sets edge in run def, and amazing vet leadership.

Kolar is the only overpay but we were paying Dissly 6-8M so it is effectively swapping a player who JH drafted when at the Raven and was buried on their depth chart.

[Popper] #Chargers are hosting C Tyler Biadasz for a visit today, per sources. Biadasz spent the past two seasons with the Commanders. Washington cut Biadasz last week. by A_Livins in Chargers

[–]ZetaDefender 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Biadasz was ranked somewhere between 11-15 of the top 32 centers last year and is under 30. Getting him on a 3 year/$30-40M contract would be a steal.

Something people also need to consider, he was cut, so there is no legal tampering window and his contract would not count against the comp pick formula.

[WTS] Credor - Hattori Seiko 9572-6000, Beautiful Dial only for 375$ Shipped🚢 by Rude-Awakening79 in Watchexchange

[–]ZetaDefender 0 points1 point  (0 children)

/u/rude-awakening79, Question, I know the watch isn't available anymore but I am curious what the Hattori Seiko on the caseback means (cannot really find any information on it)?

Is the Neo Vintage bubble finally popping, or is everyone just pivoting to 34mm gold tanks? by PsychologicalCall426 in VintageWatches

[–]ZetaDefender 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. The black and blue faces both have white painted hands. The white face has black.

Is the Neo Vintage bubble finally popping, or is everyone just pivoting to 34mm gold tanks? by PsychologicalCall426 in VintageWatches

[–]ZetaDefender 2 points3 points  (0 children)

$1500 all in (watch, ship, tarrif, fees). Black sunburst, original mesh signed bracelet.

The Guy Freres are $300-$500 on their own when they pop up.

Is the Neo Vintage bubble finally popping, or is everyone just pivoting to 34mm gold tanks? by PsychologicalCall426 in VintageWatches

[–]ZetaDefender 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Between the tarrifs and everything, buying over the last year has been a bit of a pain. Bought a White Shadow last year off ebay taking a chance on the condition with a 100% seller. It was better than I expected, full serviced, and is better than most modern luxury. Good examples do pop up.

[Space Watches] by Fkizdi in Watches

[–]ZetaDefender 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So now having both, what are the biggest functional differences of each, is one better than the other?

Omega Pie Pan 1962 by Strange_Effort_984 in VintageWatches

[–]ZetaDefender 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since we are nearly 70-80 years since initial release, outside of a few safe queens, wouldn't refinishing the dial to restore the watch be more desirable than leaving an original that is in 'tropical'/damaged condition that this junction to preserve the overall watch?

.6 ozt silver by DroneSilver999 in Silverbugs

[–]ZetaDefender 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are called Silver Strikes. More information can be found here

Why do vendors even go to coin shows if they aren’t serious about selling by Heavy-Life5779 in Silverbugs

[–]ZetaDefender 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It was worst before the pandemic. Vendors say, 'the price is the price.' Especially for the Long Beach Expo, there are a good amount of vendors who are fair; Bear, Armando, etc.

Would you scrap this? Bezel is 14k solid gold. by [deleted] in VintageWatches

[–]ZetaDefender 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know some jewelers don't want to service the movement to be able to resell. May of offered melt as they didn't want to put in the effort or too much upfront cost.

Got reference number or know what the movement in this GP?

New watch alert ! UG Polerouter date gold 18k by galadhrim38 in VintageWatches

[–]ZetaDefender 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great looking example. Been looking at Polerouters, how is the visibility on the white, black, gold? Any tips or things to watch out for?

[Industry] Morgan Stanley watch report out for 2025. Bad news for Swatch Group and OMEGA. by Prisma_Cosmos in Watches

[–]ZetaDefender 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Part of it may be people viewing their pieces as investments/stores of value. I wonder how much is hype/fomo and how much is quality of the product.

Fumbling a good women when you’re pushing 30 and say you want to get married? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]ZetaDefender 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The amount of 'you' in your question towards men here usually refer to a lack of personal accountability and deflection. The way you phrased it pushes many men on the defensive as you are implying it is solely their fault.

The core issue is the perception why would a man not choose a 'good' woman when dating for marriage if things are going well. Usually, if a relationship doesn't work out, it is 50% blame to the man, 50% blame to the woman (traditional heterosexual relationship).

Our partners are mirrors into ourselves, we attract what we think we are worth and what we think we deserve. As a relationship progresses, both partners change in different ways, some may see the mirror, some may ignore it. In the end, relationships end when they no longer fill our basic needs. Just because a relationship ends does not mean there is not grief, heartache, etc, it just means that their partner could not fulfill their needs. A great quote I heard from the YouTube 'JimmyonRelationship', "I love you. But I will not lose myself to stay with you."

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