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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

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Post by Panerai7 » Sat Sep 24, 2022 8:00 am

BBK357 wrote:
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That’s nice but features vs price does not compute compared to Apple Watch Ultra :)

Aren’t some of them like $1500?

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Show Paul your Tacticals

Post by BBK357 » Sat Sep 24, 2022 8:08 am

Panerai7 wrote:
BBK357 wrote:
Sat Sep 24, 2022 7:48 am
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That’s nice but features vs price does not compute compared to Apple Watch Ultra :)

Aren’t some of them like $1500?
I hardly buy any watches or knives new. This was $250 used. You can grab a Fenix 6 sapphire used for around $300.
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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

Post by Panerai7 » Sat Sep 24, 2022 8:16 am

BBK357 wrote:
Sat Sep 24, 2022 8:08 am
Panerai7 wrote:
BBK357 wrote:
Sat Sep 24, 2022 7:48 am
Just for Art Image

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That’s nice but features vs price does not compute compared to Apple Watch Ultra :)

Aren’t some of them like $1500?
I hardly buy any watches or knives new. This was $250 used. You can grab a Fenix 6 sapphire used for around $300.
That makes a difference for sure 👍

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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

Post by hoppyjr » Sat Sep 24, 2022 10:52 am

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Owned it for 4 years, beat it pretty hard, barely has any scratches.


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Beating it really shouldn’t scratch your watch.

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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

Post by Captdave » Sat Sep 24, 2022 10:58 am

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Wario406 wrote:Image
Owned it for 4 years, beat it pretty hard, barely has any scratches.


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Beating it really shouldn’t scratch your watch.
Hard enough to cut diamonds my friend. Not sure what your expectations are…lol


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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

Post by SoCal C4S » Sat Sep 24, 2022 11:32 am

BBK357 wrote:
Panerai7 wrote:
BBK357 wrote:
Sat Sep 24, 2022 7:48 am
Just for Art Image

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That’s nice but features vs price does not compute compared to Apple Watch Ultra :)

Aren’t some of them like $1500?
I hardly buy any watches or knives new. This was $250 used. You can grab a Fenix 6 sapphire used for around $300.
Got my Fenix 5 for $100 a couple of years ago. Lot of value and features for such a reasonable price point.

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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

Post by Wario406 » Sat Sep 24, 2022 12:04 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Wario406 wrote:Image
Owned it for 4 years, beat it pretty hard, barely has any scratches.


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Beating it really shouldn’t scratch your watch.
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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

Post by ezcheese » Sat Sep 24, 2022 2:29 pm

Lol I remember this thread. Can’t go wrong with a Marathon. I bought one from wu wayyyyy back in 2008/2009.
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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

Post by deepcdvr » Sat Sep 24, 2022 3:57 pm

Panerai7 wrote:
Sat Sep 24, 2022 8:16 am
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BBK357 wrote:
Sat Sep 24, 2022 8:08 am
Panerai7 wrote:
BBK357 wrote:
Sat Sep 24, 2022 7:48 am
Just for Art Image

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That’s nice but features vs price does not compute compared to Apple Watch Ultra :)

Aren’t some of them like $1500?
I hardly buy any watches or knives new. This was $250 used. You can grab a Fenix 6 sapphire used for around $300.
That makes a difference for sure 👍

I f’n love garmins - specifically fenix Bravo, Delta

I agree that the Iwatch (I have one) offers more features but I just can’t get away from the feeling that I’m wearing a miniature phone? The Garmins just feel like tough watches with added GPS, bunch of stuff for athletes, insane maps, text notifications,weather, etc. Yes, less than the IPhone watch, but not honestly comparable. When I wear the Apple, I feel like I’m much more in touch with my feminine side.. which is ok I guess?

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I also feel like if I slam it into the side of a truck, scrape it against a building or go shooting with it, it may not hold up. I’m probably mistaken tho..



Just my 2 cents :cheers:
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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

Post by SoCal C4S » Sat Sep 24, 2022 5:15 pm

Owned several Fenix’s, and the Delta was my favorite. Couldn’t justify keeping it now that I’m not deploying, so I downgraded to the 5 and saved myself $700 with most of the same core features.

As Paul and others mentioned, the Garmins are all tanks, and can take anything you dish out. The Apple Watch, not so much.

Therein lies the difference- application. If you’re using it in a rough way, the Garmin can definitely take it, while the Apple probably can’t. The new Ultra is a question mark, and time will tell if the durability is there, as the function certainly (well, likely) is.

Just my $0.02…

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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

Post by Panerai7 » Sat Sep 24, 2022 6:50 pm

deepcdvr wrote:
Sat Sep 24, 2022 3:57 pm
Panerai7 wrote:
Sat Sep 24, 2022 8:16 am
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BBK357 wrote:
Sat Sep 24, 2022 8:08 am
Panerai7 wrote:
BBK357 wrote:
Sat Sep 24, 2022 7:48 am
Just for Art Image

Image
That’s nice but features vs price does not compute compared to Apple Watch Ultra :)

Aren’t some of them like $1500?
I hardly buy any watches or knives new. This was $250 used. You can grab a Fenix 6 sapphire used for around $300.
That makes a difference for sure 👍

I f’n love garmins - specifically fenix Bravo, Delta

I agree that the Iwatch (I have one) offers more features but I just can’t get away from the feeling that I’m wearing a miniature phone? The Garmins just feel like tough watches with added GPS, bunch of stuff for athletes, insane maps, text notifications,weather, etc. Yes, less than the IPhone watch, but not honestly comparable. When I wear the Apple, I feel like I’m much more in touch with my feminine side.. which is ok I guess?

:bananastoner:

I also feel like if I slam it into the side of a truck, scrape it against a building or go shooting with it, it may not hold up. I’m probably mistaken tho..



Just my 2 cents :cheers:
That is why I’m excited about Ultra. It’s supposed to be a tough version of Apple Watch.

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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

Post by Wario406 » Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:52 am

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That’s one of my top picks when the time comes that I decide to start adding pieces back into my watchbox…
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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

Post by deepcdvr » Wed Dec 13, 2023 3:26 pm

Wario406 wrote:
Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:52 am
BBK357 wrote:Image
That’s one of my top picks when the time comes that I decide to start adding pieces back into my watchbox…
love mine - I should never say keeper, but I think this one fits the bill
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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

Post by deepcdvr » Wed Dec 13, 2023 4:44 pm

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Love that piece - surprised by how nice the bracelet is as well
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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

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deepcdvr wrote:
Wed Dec 13, 2023 4:44 pm
DocHollidayDDS wrote:
Wed Dec 13, 2023 4:15 pm
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Love that piece - surprised by how nice the bracelet is as well
Thanks.

I was happy to get one of their few remaining steel cases for the UDT just so I could also get that bracelet.

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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

Post by Wario406 » Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:22 pm

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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

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Wario406 wrote:
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No fuss…
Ah, a Cold Steel tanto. I’ve considered picking up their San Mai version just to see what it’s like.

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Re: Show Paul your Tacticals

Post by Wario406 » Thu Dec 14, 2023 5:48 am

DocHollidayDDS wrote:
Wario406 wrote:
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:22 pm
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No fuss…
Ah, a Cold Steel tanto. I’ve considered picking up their San Mai version just to see what it’s like.
This is the San Mai and it’s pretty awesome.
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