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DBCooper
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Raymond Weil Freelancer
Picked this up last week. Have had my eye out for a decent deal and one finally came along I can live with. As usual I will post the particulars and some pics.
The packaging.
Case diameter is 42mm with a height of 10.2mm and a 22mm lug width. 100m water resistant.
Another simple dial with 3 hands, just the way I like them. The silver dial has a nice looking texture around the outside portion of the dial. Polished hour markers that are easy to see. I think the extended date window works on this one. Sapphire crystal with antiglare treatment.
This one has an ETA 2824. I'm not sure but I think RW is another company that also uses Sellita. My initial accuracy check over 3 days was +22 secs. Nothing to brag about but not too bad either. Seems to be a pattern with ETA running a little fast out of the box. Screwed down case back with sapphire crystal.
The push/pull crown is signed. The jubilee style bracelet is signed at the dual deployant clasp and uses screw links. No half links on this one. It's a good thing I like them a little on the loose side or I would have a problem.
I like the lume on this one.
A couple of wristshots. This 42mm behemoth feels pretty big and heavy after wearing 38 and 39mms. Looks good to me though.
ISSUES:
The only issues I have at this point are no half links on the bracelet and the crown isn't that easy to wind and it's too big for my crown winder.
The packaging.
Case diameter is 42mm with a height of 10.2mm and a 22mm lug width. 100m water resistant.
Another simple dial with 3 hands, just the way I like them. The silver dial has a nice looking texture around the outside portion of the dial. Polished hour markers that are easy to see. I think the extended date window works on this one. Sapphire crystal with antiglare treatment.
This one has an ETA 2824. I'm not sure but I think RW is another company that also uses Sellita. My initial accuracy check over 3 days was +22 secs. Nothing to brag about but not too bad either. Seems to be a pattern with ETA running a little fast out of the box. Screwed down case back with sapphire crystal.
The push/pull crown is signed. The jubilee style bracelet is signed at the dual deployant clasp and uses screw links. No half links on this one. It's a good thing I like them a little on the loose side or I would have a problem.
I like the lume on this one.
A couple of wristshots. This 42mm behemoth feels pretty big and heavy after wearing 38 and 39mms. Looks good to me though.
ISSUES:
The only issues I have at this point are no half links on the bracelet and the crown isn't that easy to wind and it's too big for my crown winder.
Sam
) cool pick dude. 
