WatchDog21 3,345 Posted December 31, 2015 What I didn't go through to get this in my hands! This was the last of my Pre-Christmas watch buying binge. It ended up that the seller mixed up the shipment and sent the wrong watches to the wrong buyers. We each did a return and finally got the right one shipped to the right buyer. As soon as I had the tracking number I placed a USPS delivery interception on it to have it help at my local post office for pick up. Why? Because I am still having packages stolen. Police you say ? They flat out told me that unless I can take them to the doorstep of the thieves they will not be doing anything since the "value" did not justify it... even with surveillance video of the little pricks. I digress. I got the USPS confirmations that my package will be help at my local office so fantastic right? WRONG! I see the watch was at the local office but then it posted a status that it was "out for delivery"! WTF?????????? I leave my work office and head to the post office and wait in line. Finally the clerk said it was not there and out for delivery but here is your other mail ( I had a hold on all mail ). Supervisor please! The supervisor shows me the notice that was on the package and that it was to be held. "I don't know why Karl would have taken it out for delivery..." Having gone through this exact same scenario just a week ago I ask the supervisor to get Karl's location and phone number. I will drive and meet him to take delivery. Mission accomplished, I got my watch and its a beauty. Specs first and then some pics. Seiko SRP453 Monster Limited Edition Crystal - Scratch Resistant Hardlex Display Type Analog Clasp Buckle Case material Stainless Steel Case diameter 45 millimeters Case Thickness 13 millimeters Band Material Rubber Band length Men's Long (and it is LONG) Band width 25 millimeters Band Color Blue Dial color Blue Bezel material Uni-directional Rotating Bezel function Unidirectional Calendar Day and date Special features Automatic, Second hand, Limited Edition Item weight 1.1 Pounds Movement Automatic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave47 6,561 Posted December 31, 2015 GAWD!! What torture you survived in order to receive this beautiful watch, cmdr!! Good for You!! Enjoy, enjoy! I just might put this on my list of "to acquire watches once I hit the Lottery.' Happy New Year! dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted December 31, 2015 I thought these were unavailable, sold out, limited editions? How the fuck did you lay your hands on this? It's fucking fantastic! I've been after one since the Ice Age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted December 31, 2015 Commander, congratulations for you have achieved the the coveted 3 Gs!!! GREAT story GREAT ending GREAT watch :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: FYY: Mail theft is a federal crime- screw the local police, contact the US Postal Inspectors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted December 31, 2015 I thought these were unavailable, sold out, limited editions? How the fuck did you lay your hands on this? It's fucking fantastic! I've been after one since the Ice Age. Subconsciously I think I gravitate towards anything in blue so this one immediately jumped out at me. Believe me I went into a state of panic when this order got all messed up. I tried several places and "SOLD OUT". I found 1 other one and that was on Amazon @ $498 and would have paid it but fortunately the eBay seller was a really good guy in getting this all worked out so that I still got what was not available anywhere else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted December 31, 2015 I thought these were unavailable, sold out, limited editions? How the fuck did you lay your hands on this? It's fucking fantastic! I've been after one since the Ice Age. Subconsciously I think I gravitate towards anything in blue so this one immediately jumped out at me. Believe me I went into a state of panic when this order got all messed up. I tried several places and "SOLD OUT". I found 1 other one and that was on Amazon @ $498 and would have paid it but fortunately the eBay seller was a really good guy in getting this all worked out so that I still got what was not available anywhere else. Well done, it's a great piece: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchDog21 3,345 Posted December 31, 2015 dave Commander, congratulations for you have achieved the the coveted 3 Gs!!! GREAT story GREAT ending GREAT watch :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: FYY: Mail theft is a federal crime- screw the local police, contact the US Postal Inspectors Unfortunately E, they have not done anything on either case as well. Both were reported to the Postal Inspector... and all I hear are crickets. Thanks all, great way to end the year. Have a safe and happy new year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
