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Gunmetal Manly Watch Quest: Pulled the Trigger on a Seiko Superior SSA051

 

My Watch Idiot Savant inclinations came back (after a lovely hiatus of writing) in the form of gunmetal "needs." As a result, I pulled the trigger on a couple of gunmetal watches, the Seiko SSA051 and Seiko SSC277. Buying watches on the Internet is dicey because I never know how the watch will look on my wrist. The SSA051 is a sure bet because its design cues are very Black Monster and I wear my Black Monster II, which plays well on my wrist in spite of its 43mm "small" bezel more than any watch I own.

The SSC277, which is a brand new offering from Seiko, is solar and at 44mm it may or may not play well on my wrist. If it doesn't play well, I will sell it as a "catch and release." We shall see.

Any other watches on the horizon? I also like the Seiko Superior SSA057, the stainless steel version of the gunmetal SSA051, which I'd like to complement with a shark mesh bracelet I have lying inside my desk drawer.

I hope I can get these "watches issues resolved" so that I can say with certainty that my collection will soon be complete.

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Manly Floor Fan Wish List: Home Depot Work Force 20-Inch

I may have to go to Home Depot and check out this $45 Work Force 20-inch floor fan. The Vornado in the living room is just okay but its 10-inch blades are too small. My only concern about the 20-inch is the noise even on the lowest setting may be too loud to hear the TV. We shall see.

On a related note as I was reading Amazon reviews of the Lasko 20-inch floor fans, one customer wrote this terse review: "The fan fell apart. Thanks, Obama."

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New Build-Your-Own AM Tecsun Radio

Thanks, Val:

Check out this new build-your-own Tecsun am radio:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6yPYson0V0
on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Tecsun-2P3-Radio-Receiver-Kit/dp/B00LXK26QW

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Customer Reveals Counterfeit Seiko Seller on eBay

 

One RadioShack Selling 3 Sangean ATS-505 Radios for $31

Jim writes:

Called my local RS and found they had three Sangean ATS-505 radios for $31; I'm so so tempted to buy an extra as a gift, for someone who could use a good radio, but frankly, aside of my wife not being thrilled at me getting an 'extra' radio for a gift (she kinda sees my interest in radio as a why-do-you-want-to-do-that) for anyone, I can't specifically think of anyone that is hurting for one.

Dang. Well, worst comes to worst, I'll email a few friends and tell them to check it out if they have a mind to do so.

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Jim Rome Now on 980 AM

Thanks, Gary:

KFWB 980 has switched from a news/talk format to a sports format (CBS
Sports Network). Jim Rome is on from 9 AM - Noon daily.

Their signal is pretty weak at my location in Simi Valley but may be
better for you in Torrance. Their transmitter is a little east of Dodger
Stadium.

http://kfwbam.com/

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The reviewer said he might replace the Starfish with another black watch, the SRP477. Funny, I was thinking of doing the same thing.

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With a 46mm bezel and IP gunmetal black coating (the best scratch-resistance in its class), the Seiko SRP477, offering the new hacking movement, is a very manly watch, especially at its price point.