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 Post subject: Couldn't resist...!
PostPosted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 4:01 pm 
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Something a little different about this that really appealed to me. Gave into temptation and I don't regret it one bit!

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Baume-et-Mercier Riviera Sporty XXL Chronograph 8594...bit of a mouthful, but I didn't name it!
First time with one from this manufacturer and I "think" I was drawn to it after recently viewing an AP Royal Oak as a potential buy, but baulked at the cost :shock: This one was considerably more wallet friendly :lol:

Very nicely put together with decent heft, good size at 43mm sans crown, and the rubber strap, another first for me, is rather comfortable. I like it.

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It even stars in a youtube video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4Horw2r37s I wonder if it'll help me :D

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 Post subject: Re: Couldn't resist...!
PostPosted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:52 pm 
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Nice!! I really like Baume and Mercier. A classy yet sporty look!! Enjoy it!!
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 Post subject: Re: Couldn't resist...!
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I agree, you can wear that watch anywhere. I like the design. Great find, enjoy it.

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 Post subject: Re: Couldn't resist...!
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That's a nice looking piece. :thumbsup:

I must say I'm amused though that's it's called the "XXL"...... and it's 43mm. It's a decent enough size, but it's not what I'd call extra extra large!

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Great value, B&M can last a lifetime. Enjoy!!!

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I would be all over this if it were 45 mm

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I remember trying that one on at the store, I really liked it. It actually wears a lot larger than the 43mm would suggest.. I personally would even go so far as to say it wears like 45mm or so. It is thick, and definately looks large on the wrist.

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wrist shot, wrist shot!

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It's AP-esk but better. I like it.

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"made in heaven man, made in heaven..." Hahahaha... what a great commercial!

Nice watch also!

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