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Dan Pierce · 12 January 2010, 11:31 AM

Xezo [pronounced, ze zo] Air Commando GMT Limited to 500 from a small design company in Sugerland, Texas. From their website [They are technically a "Private Label" and have the watches they design made for them by an "Assemblage" firm in Switzerland]. 43mm, w/ 2 rotating bezels, sapphire crystal w/ AR coating, sapphire display back, 22mm, very robust solid link oyster-esque bracelet make this a real solid package. The hands and large Arabic numbers are not my first pic but they are very easy to read. I'd compare this with Hamilton or Oris in quality, but if found used can be snagged for 1/3 to 1/2 the price. Reminds me of the SAR, lots of value for the buck and built tough as nails.

dP

And a cyclops to boot!!!!!

kyle L · 12 January 2010, 11:36 AM

Man Dan, that looks really good. You are a genius when finding these gems!

Dan Pierce · 12 January 2010, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

Man Dan, that looks really good. You are a genius when finding these gems!

Thanks, Kyle.

Very nice of you to say.

dP

NavitimerNut · 12 January 2010, 11:48 AM

Thats a great looking watch! Do you mind PMing me some information of where I could get one for myself? Thanks

-Caleb.

Dan Pierce · 12 January 2010, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NavitimerNut

Thats a great looking watch! Do you mind PMing me some information of where I could get one for myself? Thanks

-Caleb.

Thanks.

Picked this up on WUS for $360. Worth 3 times the price. A member on WUS has a silver dial version for sale now, I think.
They might still be available online. A google search should get you there.

dP

NavitimerNut · 12 January 2010, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Thanks.

Picked this up on WUS for $360. Worth 3 times the price. A member on WUS has a silver dial version for sale now, I think.
They might still be available online. A google search should get you there.

dP

Thanks

aproy · 12 January 2010, 10:19 PM

i saw this over there... nice pick up!

Dan Pierce · 12 January 2010, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aproy

i saw this over there... nice pick up!

Thanks!

Set the time last night, checked this morning, and running +1/2 sec fast.

And a lume shot.
dP

Prince · 12 January 2010, 10:41 PM

Very interesting, Dan. So...this was the "beater" package you were expecting yesterday!

You will have to let us know how the watch performs over the long term. I like my SEIKO Black Monster as a good "beater" watch, but it really needs to be adjusted - it runs WAAAAY too fast as a general rule.

Good catch, my friend.

Dan Pierce · 12 January 2010, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Very interesting, Dan. So...this was the "beater" package you were expecting yesterday!

You will have to let us know how the watch performs over the long term. I like my SEIKO Black Monster as a good "beater" watch, but it really needs to be adjusted - it runs WAAAAY too fast as a general rule.

Good catch, my friend.

Thanks, Allan.

Yes it is. I was looking for another beater with 2nd timezone capabilities. This will do that as well as provide a simple chrono function using the inside bezel to time hours and outside bezel to time minutes. Great for timing drives I do for work.
The 24 hour hand can be adjusted separately from the 12 hour, opposite of the Rolex GMT and not quite as easy to use as I prefer the 12 hour hand to be set on local time. Small complaint considering.
I'm amazed at the quality and overall heft. More detailed pics to come.

dP

Psmith · 12 January 2010, 11:29 PM

Nice looking piece - I've eyeballed these over on WUS. Look they they can take a beating

Cheers

gaopa · 12 January 2010, 11:38 PM

You have a nice one, Dan! That is a good catch. Cheers, Bill P.

AWATCH · 12 January 2010, 11:42 PM

Nice watch Dan, I am going to have to check one out

Dan Pierce · 12 January 2010, 11:48 PM

Thanks, Clive, Bill, and Al.

dP

buz-lh · 12 January 2010, 11:54 PM

Looks sharp Dan. Needs something like this.

CPTL · 12 January 2010, 11:56 PM

Cool watch. Looks like they bought up some excess bezel inserts from Marathon, Co.

ParisDakarBmw · 13 January 2010, 12:48 AM

Thats a sharp watch for the price. Buz-ih is right with the red & black nato.

Dan Pierce · 13 January 2010, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buz-lh

Looks sharp Dan. Needs something like this.

Thanks, Buz.

Agreed, already getting my order together.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPTL

Cool watch. Looks like they bought up some excess bezel inserts from Marathon, Co.

Thanks.

The Xezo insert is slightly thinner, not engraved, but does look similar. BTW, the bezel ratchets with a commanding snap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

Thats a sharp watch for the price. Buz-ih is right with the red & black nato.

Thanks.

Red/ black, black/ gray, leather...........the options are endless.

dP

JPersat · 13 January 2010, 01:44 AM

Very nice Dan, that is a stunner at a great price!

Dan Pierce · 13 January 2010, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JPersat

Very nice Dan, that is a stunner at a great price!

Thanks, Jarrett!

Excuse for a wrist shot.

dP

Prince · 13 January 2010, 02:01 AM

Hey Dan! Did you consider the silver-dialed model at all? That one looks pretty good as well.

Dan Pierce · 13 January 2010, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Hey Dan! Did you consider the silver-dialed model at all? That one looks pretty good as well.

Allan, didn't realize there was a silver dial model till after I found this. Although I love silver dials and haven't seen one in person, I think the black works best on this watch. But I'm wiling to change my mind.

dP

sunburst · 13 January 2010, 10:03 AM

Dan, it looks as you've found a gem while I've been busy in the pen forum.
Can't wait to check it out in person.

jdc · 13 January 2010, 08:23 PM

Very nice Dan I had a look at their web site and they have some very good offers on. Nice buy

Ultraman · 13 January 2010, 08:50 PM

Great find, Dan!

WatchTimes · 14 January 2010, 12:22 AM

A little busy for me....
You turned me into a Marathon JUNKIE for my beaters.

I do like the inner rotating bezel on your newbie though.

I bet it wont take the beating of our Marathons though.
Just got my SAR-D yesterday and am wearing it on a Orange rubber
martac band

I gave away my Seiko Black Monster.... The watch was just a major let down, I could not take the non hacking movement and inability to wind at the crown. My future brother in law LOVES IT.

kelly56 · 17 January 2010, 12:43 PM

Dan - as usual you demonstrate great taste. Beautiful watch.

Dan Pierce · 17 January 2010, 12:56 PM

Thanks, Mike.

Gonna take it on the road next week and put it thru it's paces.

dP

12 January 2010, 10:41 PM	#9
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Very interesting, Dan. So...this was the "beater" package you were expecting yesterday! You will have to let us know how the watch performs over the long term. I like my SEIKO Black Monster as a good "beater" watch, but it really needs to be adjusted - it runs WAAAAY too fast as a general rule. Good catch, my friend. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

12 January 2010, 11:29 PM	#11
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nice looking piece - I've eyeballed these over on WUS. Look they they can take a beating Cheers __________________

12 January 2010, 11:42 PM	#13
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	Nice watch Dan, I am going to have to check one out __________________ Al

12 January 2010, 11:48 PM	#14
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,182	Thanks, Clive, Bill, and Al. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

12 January 2010, 11:56 PM	#16
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Cool watch. Looks like they bought up some excess bezel inserts from Marathon, Co. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

12 January 2010, 11:36 AM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Man Dan, that looks really good. You are a genius when finding these gems!

12 January 2010, 11:48 AM	#4
NavitimerNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Caleb Location: California Watch: Rolex 1500 Posts: 1,295	Thats a great looking watch! Do you mind PMing me some information of where I could get one for myself? Thanks -Caleb.

12 January 2010, 10:19 PM	#7
aproy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 129	i saw this over there... nice pick up!

12 January 2010, 11:38 PM	#12
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	You have a nice one, Dan! That is a good catch. Cheers, Bill P.

13 January 2010, 12:48 AM	#17
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Thats a sharp watch for the price. Buz-ih is right with the red & black nato.

13 January 2010, 01:44 AM	#19
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	Very nice Dan, that is a stunner at a great price!

13 January 2010, 02:01 AM	#21
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Hey Dan! Did you consider the silver-dialed model at all? That one looks pretty good as well. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

13 January 2010, 10:03 AM	#23
sunburst "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Joji Location: KY, So. Cal., NJ Watch: 16800 Posts: 979	Dan, it looks as you've found a gem while I've been busy in the pen forum. Can't wait to check it out in person. __________________ Rolex Sub 16800 Rolex No Date Sub 114060 Omega Speedmaster Professional Sinn 356 Flieger II, Sinn 556, Sinn ST-140 Marathon SAR, Marathon GSAR

13 January 2010, 08:23 PM	#24
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Very nice Dan I had a look at their web site and they have some very good offers on. Nice buy

13 January 2010, 08:50 PM	#25
Ultraman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 2,175	Great find, Dan!

14 January 2010, 12:22 AM	#26
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	A little busy for me.... You turned me into a Marathon JUNKIE for my beaters. I do like the inner rotating bezel on your newbie though. I bet it wont take the beating of our Marathons though. Just got my SAR-D yesterday and am wearing it on a Orange rubber martac band I gave away my Seiko Black Monster.... The watch was just a major let down, I could not take the non hacking movement and inability to wind at the crown. My future brother in law LOVES IT. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

17 January 2010, 12:43 PM	#27
kelly56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Kentucky Watch: 16610 1675 Speedy Posts: 1,057	Dan - as usual you demonstrate great taste. Beautiful watch. __________________

17 January 2010, 12:56 PM	#28
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,182	Thanks, Mike. Gonna take it on the road next week and put it thru it's paces. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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