Comments on: The GMT+9 Auction Watchlist #7 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2008/01/10/the-gmt9-auction-watchlist-7/ Japanese Watch Enthusiasts Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:07:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.11 by: T. Wong http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2008/01/10/the-gmt9-auction-watchlist-7/#comment-1765 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:24:38 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2008/01/10/the-gmt9-auction-watchlist-7/#comment-1765 Hi, Pete, Would you think the Pulsar concept began with the Fieldmaster fulllume dial version with the lanyard hole? After finding Ty's old post on the Fieldmasters (your photos?), I found the exact one on the Japan auctions and won it! I guess the lanyard hole was for clipping the watch to one's vest or belt. Hi, Pete,
Would you think the Pulsar concept began with the Fieldmaster fulllume dial version with the lanyard hole? After finding Ty’s old post on the Fieldmasters (your photos?), I found the exact one on the Japan auctions and won it! I guess the lanyard hole was for clipping the watch to one’s vest or belt.

]]> by: petew http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2008/01/10/the-gmt9-auction-watchlist-7/#comment-1651 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:39:37 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2008/01/10/the-gmt9-auction-watchlist-7/#comment-1651 Hi Sjors, Yes, there is something to be said for the pure functional layout of the solar panels on that Alba watch. Just think how unusual it would be today if Casio put out a G-Shock today with a row of rectangular solar panels on the front. Even cooler yet would be if they put the RC antenna right on the outside so you could see it! Thanks for reading, petew Hi Sjors,

Yes, there is something to be said for the pure functional layout of the solar panels on that Alba watch. Just think how unusual it would be today if Casio put out a G-Shock today with a row of rectangular solar panels on the front. Even cooler yet would be if they put the RC antenna right on the outside so you could see it!

Thanks for reading,

petew

]]> by: Sjors http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2008/01/10/the-gmt9-auction-watchlist-7/#comment-1646 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:35:21 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2008/01/10/the-gmt9-auction-watchlist-7/#comment-1646 Happy New Year Petew, Brian and all other people behind GMT+9. I hope to read great articles from you in the text year too. I remember I have seen a picture of the Celux G-Shock once. 135000 Yen... I like the way the resin straps are molded, but that price for a watch, where the basic model costs maybe 10.000 Yen or less. It sounds like the unbelievable prices asked for the Bathing Ape models. Halfway the 80's I and my girlfriend of that time, both wore a similar solar watch as that Alba. I still love that look actually. Cheers, Sjors Happy New Year Petew, Brian and all other people behind GMT+9. I hope to read great articles from you in the text year too. I remember I have seen a picture of the Celux G-Shock once. 135000 Yen… I like the way the resin straps are molded, but that price for a watch, where the basic model costs maybe 10.000 Yen or less. It sounds like the unbelievable prices asked for the Bathing Ape models.

Halfway the 80’s I and my girlfriend of that time, both wore a similar solar watch as that Alba. I still love that look actually.

Cheers,

Sjors

]]> by: petew http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2008/01/10/the-gmt9-auction-watchlist-7/#comment-1637 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:32:15 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2008/01/10/the-gmt9-auction-watchlist-7/#comment-1637 Wow, now that you posted that picture, I think I've seen that model in stores myself. For $60.00, that would almost be worth picking up just to play with for awhile. I do like the double bezel concept. I see in the specs it states "Eyelet at the 9 o'clock position for secure fastening." I wonder what they expect you to attach it to? Maybe for hikers, they could use their backpack I suppose. Wow, now that you posted that picture, I think I’ve seen that model in stores myself. For $60.00, that would almost be worth picking up just to play with for awhile. I do like the double bezel concept. I see in the specs it states “Eyelet at the 9 o’clock position for secure fastening.” I wonder what they expect you to attach it to? Maybe for hikers, they could use their backpack I suppose.

]]> by: bryanandersen http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2008/01/10/the-gmt9-auction-watchlist-7/#comment-1632 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:36:07 +0000 http://www.gmtplusnine.com/2008/01/10/the-gmt9-auction-watchlist-7/#comment-1632 Hey Pete, Great installment. I've seen a Pulsar just like the Alba chronograph you featured in the last two photos. It's a large watch btw -- around 48mm -- massive wrist presence, especially on the Bund leather strap. The one I saw was in a sporting goods store, and on sale for around $60 US. The model number is <strong class="sans">Pulsar PF3355, </strong><span class="sans">and here is a picture:</span> <div style="text-align: center"><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/banderjp/PF3355.jpg" /></div> <div style="text-align: center"><img src="http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/banderjp/tech_gear_terrain.png" /></div> Regards, Bryan Hey Pete,

Great installment. I’ve seen a Pulsar just like the Alba chronograph you featured in the last two photos. It’s a large watch btw — around 48mm — massive wrist presence, especially on the Bund leather strap. The one I saw was in a sporting goods store, and on sale for around $60 US. The model number is Pulsar PF3355, and here is a picture:

Regards,

Bryan

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