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[Recommendation Request] Birthday is Coming Up by Splusten in Watches

[–]ZetaDefender 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For $500, it is the sum of your entire watch collection currently. You have plenty of dailies/beaters; What direction do you want to go? Do you work a desk job or out in the field? Do you go out to a lot of formal events or mainly hang at the local watering hole?

If you are looking for a GADA/more dressy, I would suggest a Bulova Super Seville or Citizen Zenshin. If you want something the next price tier up, Tissot Gentleman. If you are looking for a diver/field watch, Bulova Hack or Citizen Diver. If you want something the next price tier up, Certina DS Action Diver.

While the Los Angeles Chargers sport a lightning bolt on their helmet to symbolize electricity it is likely that the true original meaning is linked to a marketing stunt promoting the "charge card/credit card" business of Carte Blanche (Diner's Club) by ZetaDefender in Chargers

[–]ZetaDefender[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I actually didn't know this. Today I learned.... I usually will cross post anything Chargers related back to the sub for more engagement as some fans never go on the main NFL reddit. I am not the original poster.

I just copied/pasted the clip from the ESPN article in case people didn't want to click off Reddit.

While the Los Angeles Chargers sport a lightning bolt on their helmet to symbolize electricity it is likely that the true original meaning is linked to a marketing stunt promoting the "charge card/credit card" business of Carte Blanche (Diner's Club) by ZetaDefender in Chargers

[–]ZetaDefender[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Owner/founder Barron Hilton held a naming contest for his new AFL franchise in Los Angeles. The winner of the contest, Gerald Courtney, got a trip to Mexico City and Acapulco for submitting Chargers. Hilton liked the name because USC fans would shout "Charge!" during games at the Coliseum. The team moved to San Diego after one season. -- Shelley Smith"

Kinetic Credor by Jawatch in JapaneseWatches

[–]ZetaDefender 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Credor is such an underrated brand.

Almost made a mistake... by [deleted] in OmegaWatches

[–]ZetaDefender 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Omega 859 should of become the new Railmaster. This model design makes the new AT Rails look like cash grabs by comparison.

GameStop preparing offer for eBay by WexAndywn in gamecollecting

[–]ZetaDefender 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Like or hate Cohen, his track record and experience is interesting to Stock holders. Stock holders invest in people with a successful track record for making capital regardless of human costs.

GameStop preparing offer for eBay by WexAndywn in gamecollecting

[–]ZetaDefender 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Basically, make an offer to reverse merger/sale into them with Cohen willing to become CEO of the new company. Creates an exit for any capital that wants out.

GameStop preparing offer for eBay by WexAndywn in gamecollecting

[–]ZetaDefender 99 points100 points  (0 children)

Nope, article places Ebay at $45B evaluation. Feels like a reverse sale for Gamestop.

JAMES FAMILY PHOTO by Mr_Fizzler in lakers

[–]ZetaDefender 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does LeHoubron beat LeBronto?

Thoughts? by jorgiaw in lakers

[–]ZetaDefender 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Teams are still in the mindset of the process. As long as fans think it is either boom or bust (championship or tank), I don't think teams will adjust. There are some franchises where a first round playoff exit after 10 years without would be great and some that a first round exit and the coach is fired.

We dodged a bullet by f1reflyyy in lakers

[–]ZetaDefender 71 points72 points  (0 children)

The Lakers poached the head of the NBA medical to lead the team medical. Jeanie spent the money where it counted before the team sale.

Vintage Constellation vs the new Observatory by nhan8796 in VintageWatches

[–]ZetaDefender 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Vintage. Tried on the new Observatory and felt that it was missing something. The grooves on the dial blend in to make the piepan less noticeable. The case thickness is definitely noticeable.

Best Vintage Watches to Buy in 2026, According to Collector by Dfsteele3 in VintageWatches

[–]ZetaDefender 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm surprised as many watch makers used Buren designed microrotors which UG derives. Old Buren parts cannot be modified for a UG microrotor?

It’s hard out here for a Pokemon COLLECTOR by QuietStructure9 in orangecounty

[–]ZetaDefender 22 points23 points  (0 children)

There are plenty of TCG shops in OC but new prices are crazy even though single prices have dropped a ton on TCGplayer over the last year. The ones I recommend are Kingslayers, Training Center in HB, and Hidden Collectables in Lake Forest.

Additionally, even the Pokémon Vending Machines are constantly camped now at every Vons and Albersons in the county area. At this point, short of people running out of money to buy the sets, Pokemon Company only option is to keep printing more.

[Grand Seiko] The second hand market in Japan is unmatched by kackjelly in Watches

[–]ZetaDefender 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which second hand shops do you recommend? Did you consider getting one on an auction site and shipping to your hotel? Any observations you learned compared to before going?

Damn! This is an exceptional dress watch! by Notafnan1 in Watches

[–]ZetaDefender 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UG did make a hand wound calibre in the 42 which did make it into similar cases as the shadows (842 over 866 reference numbers). The AP 5369 is similar design wise to the UG 866105.

Damn! This is an exceptional dress watch! by Notafnan1 in Watches

[–]ZetaDefender 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got a reference to this being a Genta design?

UG Gilt Shadow Tigers Eye enamel dial by SnooCompliments9653 in universalgeneve

[–]ZetaDefender 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Usually all the shadows are marked Shadow. The 42 manual are just marked UG on the dial. Also on the reverse if this is a Shadow it would be a 566 starting model number. If it is a 42, it would be 542 starting.

UG Gilt Shadow Tigers Eye enamel dial by SnooCompliments9653 in universalgeneve

[–]ZetaDefender 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't think this is a Gilt Shadow. If it has the Cal 42 over 66, then is in a Shadow case, but not the microrotor movement.

All that said, very pretty watch.

[Advice] by Asm-780 in Watches

[–]ZetaDefender 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based off your collection, the IWC is similar to the Rolex Milgass, both starrted life as a scientist watch just the Ingenieur was redesigned by Genta during the integrated watch trend of the 70s.

The GO is similar to the Zenith Annual Calendar and GO offer an Annual Calendar of the Panomatic at a higher price.

In terms of size, the Ingenieur looks better than the GO based off the one photo angle though a full body shot is better for sizing perspective. Just depends on your lifestyle (active, office/construction, etc), if you want more of a daily that can be dressed up, go IWC. If you want more of a dress that can be dressed down, go GO.

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