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Perhaps the most unexpected It's a happy day, a new watch arrived ever! Image Attachments

Ricky Lee
November 20, 2009 02:22AM
 Registered: April 2005
Posts: 5,959 (2010-02)

I found a wee packet in me mailbox today that felt (to my trained senses) like a pair of watches. WTH? I am confused I wasn't expecting any watches..? Crazy! Loco!

But then I saw the Naperville, IL return address, and understood that rascal MCV had sent an unannounced referral to Ricky Lee's Home For Wayward Wristwatches. Smile

The first poor watch is in need of a medic...

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I've never replaced a tank crystal Blushing, so I'll take this as a personal challenge, Marc. Wink

But there's another new member of the family! Yeah, a little dirty Eek! around the edges..

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..but it's amazing what a nice hot bubblebath can do. Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off


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WooHOO! It's a happy day, a new watch arrived A Citizen Ana-Digi Alarm Chrono, it's marked C240-N92678S on the dial, and C240-S75233 HSB on the caseback.


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I've been feeling a little short in the department, so this will definitely help that problem.

Now, it's no secret that I'm no fan of integrated bracelets.. but his one ain't bad!

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Perhaps that's because it actually fits me. WIS Honeymoon Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off

Just barely, and 'tis a smidgen tighter than I consider optimum, but it definitely is wearable.

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Thanks Marc! I just may have to draw up adoption papers, 'cause I think this one might be a keeper.. Laughing

Cheers!

-Ricky

Live Long And Prosper!

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Perhaps the most unexpected It's a Happy Day! The new watch arrived! ever! Image Attachments
Ricky Lee -- November 20, 2009 02:22AM (Views: 204)
Applause! Applause! WTG guys! (n/t)
Dave Murphy -- November 20, 2009 11:34AM (Views: 17)
I am Drooling Citizen Thumbs up! CHEERS! to you both!! (n/t)
jeremd676 -- November 20, 2009 10:26AM (Views: 16)
Cool! surprise, congrats Thumbs up! (n/t)
Reto -- November 20, 2009 05:26AM (Views: 7)
Great, Ricky, thought you'd put it to good use! Thumbs up! (n/t)
MCV -- November 20, 2009 04:36AM (Views: 17)
Good call Marc! They're in the custody of a able caretaker! Thumbs up! (n/t)
Nuvolari -- November 20, 2009 03:31AM (Views: 39)
Congrats, Ricky. Thumbs up! and a Applause! for Marc. (n/t)
Mark C. -- November 20, 2009 03:02AM (Views: 19)


It's a happy day, a new watch arrived And to prove that good things come in threes, I also recieved.. Image Attachments
November 26, 2009 03:23PM


..the spare link for the Marc Vernon Citizen C240 which I ordered on the 21st. Great service from COSERV! Thumbs up!

The links are quite long on this bracelet (10mm) so, with the new link in place I had to tighten up one hole on the clasp's fine adjust. The clasp adjustment holes have a 4mm spacing so, in effect, I needed a half-link. It fits perfectly now! WIS Honeymoon

And since , 'ere's a lume shot:

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Pretty stout on this one! Thumbs up!

Thanks again Marc!



-Ricky

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It's a Happy Day! The new watch arrived!  And to prove that good things come in threes, I also recieved.. Image Attachments  Post contains linked URL
Ricky Lee -- November 26, 2009 03:23PM (Views: 153)
Great lume shot Ricky Thumbs up! (n/t)
Reto -- November 27, 2009 05:33AM (Views: 25)
Looks great, Ricky. Congrats. Thumbs up! (n/t)
Mark C. -- November 26, 2009 10:16PM (Views: 27)
Richard, might you be needing..................... Image Attachments
Allan Zirlin -- November 26, 2009 05:44PM (Views: 23)
4 spare Alpha SS oyster solid links 16mm with screw pins (from a 20mm bracelet) used on their GMTs and Subs and whatever?

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"The world's an imperfect place, screws fall out all the time."

See below.. Post contains linked URL
Ricky Lee -- November 26, 2009 07:25PM (Views: 33)
What timing!
That lume is surprising, looks great, Ricky! Thumbs up! (n/t)
MCV -- November 26, 2009 04:25PM (Views: 28)
(Homer Simpson voice) Mmmmmm, luuummme... I am Drooling (n/t)
Chris L -- November 26, 2009 03:29PM (Views: 28)
I thought you might like that one. I am smiling Here's another, especially for you.. Image Attachments
Ricky Lee -- November 26, 2009 04:11PM (Views: 37)
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A Caveman Day-Night Shot!  Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off

Cheers!

-Ricky

Laughing out loud! Heavy on the 'caveman' but sort of like my first attempts. Wink, wink... (n/t)
Chris L -- November 26, 2009 04:21PM (Views: 29)
{grunt} Ogg Heavy Caveman! {snort}
Ricky Lee -- November 26, 2009 05:37PM (Views: 21)
Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off

-Ricky


Today's WIS adventures were rather mild, but still worthy of note.. Image Attachments
November 21, 2009 01:15AM


Ordered a brand-new link for the Citizen Naperville fom coserv. They still got 'em, at $7 per. With shipping, $10.65 for a single link. Hey, I ain't complainin', I'm just glad they had one. Laughing

I also gave the ol' girl a further 3 cleanings today, things involving ultrasonics and mild chemicals. Jeez, Marc, that was maybe the nastiest waif I've ever taken in here at The Home. Eek! Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off


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You got to admit she cleaned up pretty nice. WIS Honeymoon


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I'm pretty impressed with the menu interface on this one. Very intuitive.. I was using the heck out of the Alarm, Countdown, etc. today, and never once had to refer to the manual. Thumbs up!


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wooHOO! It's a happy day, a new watch arrived

Thanks again, Marc, !

-Ricky

Live Long And Prosper!

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Today's WIS adventures were rather mild, but still worthy of note.. Image Attachments
Ricky Lee -- November 21, 2009 01:15AM (Views: 143)
Marvelous transformation, RL...very nice (n/t)
Chance -- November 22, 2009 01:45PM (Views: 18)
Geez, at $7 per link I don't want to ask how much a whole bracelet would cost?
Dre -- November 21, 2009 03:28PM (Views: 24)
My incoming WOTM commemorative watch originally came on a bracelet but is coming my way sans one. Though for it's intended purpose a rubber strap will suit it much better anyway!

Your watch, however, wow did that clean up nice! Thumbs Up

But I can tell you. I am smiling Yeah, I asked, and the complete bracelet IS available..
Ricky Lee -- November 22, 2009 12:37AM (Views: 17)

..for a cool US $77.95 Eek! Rolling on the floor laughing my a.. off
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Dre
..a rubber strap will suit it much better anyway!
Sometimes it all works out. WIS Honeymoon Fortuitous, as we say in the biz.. Wink
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Dre
Your watch, however, wow did that clean up nice! Thumbs Up
Didn't it though? It's a happy day, a new watch arrived

And I'm not done yet! See how the pusher at 4 is still a little gnarly? Not for long.. Laughing

-Ricky

I am simply amazed that COSERV still has these links. That shows that Citizen >>>
Reto -- November 21, 2009 06:53AM (Views: 14)
is a real leader when it comes to customer service Clapping! Clapping! Clapping!

Best regards
Reto

I know! EEK! Scary! Citizen rocks! Thumbs up!
Ricky Lee -- November 22, 2009 12:41AM (Views: 17)

They remind me of Honda, in that regard.

You might not be able to find tank badges and other cosmetic foofooraws for your Honda in stock.. but anything that you need to keep it running, from a set of ignition points to a complete crankshaft assembly? Honda will have it, all the way back to 1959. WIS Honeymoon

-Ricky

Thumbs up! Great job The Dude abides! (n/t)
mattman -- November 21, 2009 05:42AM (Views: 16)
What a transformation! Thumbs up! Thumbs up! (n/t)
Dave Murphy -- November 21, 2009 04:42AM (Views: 18)
Looks super Ricky! Thumbs up! (n/t)
MCV -- November 21, 2009 04:29AM (Views: 20)
Looks great, Ricky.Thumbs up! I am smiling (n/t)
Mark C. -- November 21, 2009 04:14AM (Views: 25)
Wow, looks like a different watch. Excellent! (n/t)
DJM -- November 21, 2009 03:43AM (Views: 28)
Nice one! ... makes me wanna start up the Northern Chapter..
Harold Clitheroe -- November 21, 2009 02:35AM (Views: 20)
of the Ricky Home for unloved watches.. Laughing That turned out really well...

Cheers
Harold

it's really a "nifty" watch Thumbs up! Really great you got the link too Thumbs up! (n/t)
Riddim Driven -- November 21, 2009 01:50AM (Views: 18)
Man, that HAS cleaned up nice!! CHEERS! (n/t)
JohnnyT -- November 21, 2009 01:19AM (Views:15)

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