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16 August 2018, 03:39 PM
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A friend of mine who owed me a favor or two gave me a Benrus watch that was issued as a limited edition, 50th anniversay, D-Day commemorative that he's had for about 25 years, knowing that I'm a watch nut.
It needs a service, so I took it in today to the watchmaker at one of the local jewelry stores today to have him check it out and give me an estimate. In the meantime, I saw this automatic Hamilton Khaki in the showcase and after taking a gander at it, I just felt compelled to purchase it. I have a quartz Khaki that I've had for about a decade that needs a new battery and an new crystal and I've been putting that off for quite awhile and checking out the automatic versions online. I wasn't sure if I'd ever spring for one because the price falls in a range that I'm kind of reluctant to spend on watches, between about $300 and $3000. However, being face to face with in the store, I couldn't resist and I put it on lay-away and even got a discount on the service of the Benrus. I was thinking I'd let it stay in lay-away at least until next month, but I might just pick it up when the Benrus is ready for pick-up. Anyway, here's an ugly picture. There will be more to follow.
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16 August 2018, 10:37 PM
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Well done! Grady congratulations
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17 August 2018, 02:15 AM
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17 August 2018, 02:50 AM
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Nice! Congratulations Grady
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17 August 2018, 02:56 AM
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Congrats!
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17 August 2018, 02:58 AM
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Congrats Grady! I was just telling a friend of mine that I regret selling my Hamilton khaki field..might just pick one up again.
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17 August 2018, 02:59 AM
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Nice one Grady.
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17 August 2018, 10:49 AM
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I couldn't help myself. I got it out of layaway today.  My other Hamilton Khaki has been out of rotation for so long that I'd forgotten just what a classic this watch is and at a very good price, too. This particular model is especially nice with the polished bezel and long, graceful hands.
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17 August 2018, 11:14 AM
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Looks super Grady! Not much beats Hamilton in that price range. Seiko is only thing close for me.
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17 August 2018, 11:16 AM
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Good looking watch
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17 August 2018, 11:23 AM
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I own one and gifted one. A classic watch for a reasonable (for me) price.
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17 August 2018, 11:25 AM
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Enjoy it, Grady!
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17 August 2018, 11:46 AM
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Sweet pickup Grady. Congratulations!
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