Father's Day Trinket-Baume & Mercier Capeland S XXL Diver!!

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Father's Day Trinket-Baume & Mercier Capeland S XXL Diver!!

Post by 1watchaholic » Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:51 pm

Over Father's Day weekend I brought home a new member to my watch family...a Baume & Mercier Capeland S XXL!! :thatshot: I went to my hot spot aka jewlery store in OC to drool over some Rolex's. When sitting in the display case was the Capeland. I went into negotiation mode and we came to a win/win agreement...I think?? :shrug: I was so excited I probably did not do my best negotiation. This Yellow beauty is a definite keeper! It's very comfortable on the sail cloth strap...chunky yet light being Titanium. Now every Father's Day will bring a two smiles to my face, one for my children and the other in remembrance of the finding of the elusive B & M Capeland S XXL! :fro:

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Re: Father's Day Trinket-Baume & Mercier Capeland S XXL Dive

Post by CGSshorty » Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:55 pm

Very nice, it took me over a year to talk the previous owner of mine into giving it up. Is that NIB or just a very nice condition used model?
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Post by kempoman » Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:55 pm

Congrats on your new XXL. :fro:
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Post by Dedalus » Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:06 am

Really cool. :fro:
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Post by Jamie » Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:31 am

yep thats one nice yellow and about the only carbhon fiber dial I have ever liked.
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Post by giosdad » Tue Jun 21, 2011 2:26 am

Congrats, the best yellow and CF dial in my book.
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Post by TLex » Tue Jun 21, 2011 3:10 am

I still feel lustful every time I see this watch! :thumbsup:
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Post by jimyritz » Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:42 am

:headbang:

That is one watch B&M got right....

One of my all time favorite dive watches...

Congrats.... :thumbsup:

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Post by rockmastermike » Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:56 am

fantastic - never get tired of seeing the XXL. :salute:
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Post by Chauncy7 » Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:06 am

Nice. I always feel a yellow dial is nice for the summer. Congrats!
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Post by aikiman44 » Tue Jun 21, 2011 5:11 am

Great find!
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Post by DaveT » Tue Jun 21, 2011 7:20 am

Huge congrats on that one!! :cheers: They are getting harder to find and only going up in price, looks like that one is in mint condition

I had one (twice :lol: ) and it really is an awesome watch, super comfortable on the sail cloth strap and amazing lume. Never wore it on the OEM rubber strap, kind of a weird setup. Also the dial is actually Kevlar and not carbon fiber, not sure what the difference is but it was mentioned to me when I posted mine awhile back.

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Post by Zidane » Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:30 am

That's one of my favorites. Gotta pick one up someday.
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Post by 1watchaholic » Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:56 am

CGSshorty wrote:Very nice, it took me over a year to talk the previous owner of mine into giving it up. Is that NIB or just a very nice condition used model?
LNIB!! All boxes, blank card, stickers on box, etc. If there was one to buy...this was it! :dance:
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Post by abuemily » Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:15 am

Sweet catch! I picked one up last month and was amazed what a piece of work it is. A lot of thought went into the design of this watch. And I even figured out how to set up the rubber strap. Was talking to an retired Navy diver and he said that the strap was very similar in design to what was issued to them.
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Post by 1watchaholic » Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:58 am

abuemily wrote:Sweet catch! I picked one up last month and was amazed what a piece of work it is. A lot of thought went into the design of this watch. And I even figured out how to set up the rubber strap. Was talking to an retired Navy diver and he said that the strap was very similar in design to what was issued to them.
When I get board with the sail cloth, I'll be sure to check in to see how to put this baby on! It's the most intimidating rubber strap I've seen! :scratch:
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Post by gristler » Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:04 am

Congrats... :love: the Capeland XXL.
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Post by 1watchaholic » Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:04 am

DaveT wrote:...Also the dial is actually Kevlar and not carbon fiber, not sure what the difference is but it was mentioned to me when I posted mine awhile back.

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Yeah, I read the same thing. :scratch: You have to see the face with the naked eye to see it is not overlapping like most CF's I've seen. It kind of has a hologram effect of a CF. Whatever it is, in scientific vernacular...its freak'n cool!! :rock:
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Post by TLgdeL » Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:46 am

Awesome score Gary. Congratz!
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Post by bigolac » Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:28 pm

Great Score!

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Post by sinner » Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:01 pm

Very nice. Would love to see one in person.
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Post by 1watchaholic » Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:11 pm

sinner wrote:Very nice. Would love to see one in person.
The first time I saw one in person was when I purchased this one. Don't wait for that if you get the chance to grab one. Grab it and if it doesn't ring your bell it will sell fast! :thumbsup:
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Post by CGSshorty » Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:21 pm

1watchaholic wrote:
sinner wrote:Very nice. Would love to see one in person.
Don't wait for that if you get the chance to grab one. Grab it and if it doesn't ring your bell it will sell fast! :thumbsup:
That is good advice. This is one watch that will sell very quickly on the forums.
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Post by Pasquale » Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:42 pm

always loved that model..
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