greg_r 81 Posted November 26, 2009 I had a 'Big Egiziano' for a few days - which was just long enough to realise that at 60mm excluding CG it was just that little bit too big for me to actually wear. However, I loved the look and rather miss the watch (I sold it to Oscar who I hope is enjoying it!). I've been contemplating buying DSN's Egi, which is undersized at 52mm, figuring I'd get away with that without too much trouble. Then this caught my eye (photo from Mark Wang's site): This one certainly looks the part (albeit it's the modern style rather than vintage, but I can live with that). More to the point, though, is that it's a cheapie and is only 47mm (which is about the perfect watch size for me). I'm not usually tempted by fantasy reps, but this is a rare exception - whaddya think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiddo 0 Posted November 26, 2009 I like the looks of it. It has a nice clean look. Since it's a cheapie, I would go for it and give it a shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spboudart 0 Posted November 26, 2009 Was hesitating for an 'Egi' too! That's a nice size! I didn't go to Mark's site, How much is he selling those? What do you mean by cheapies: No sapphire, 21j? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted November 26, 2009 How cheap is cheap? lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 26, 2009 It's $148 if you use his $20 off coupon. 21j movement, mineral crystal I think. I think I'm going to order one soon - I loved the Egi, just couldn't wear it. This'll hold me for a while until I decide whether to do the DSN version... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 26, 2009 Oh hell. I ordered it. Call it an early birthday present to myself... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted November 27, 2009 What makes it modern vs. vintage? The bezel shape? Also, if you sterilize it, it won't matter that it is "fantasy" - I prefer sterile if it fantasy, that way there is no contradiction since it isn't pretending to be a Panerai.... That is tempting to me too.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted November 27, 2009 Oh hell. I ordered it. Call it an early birthday present to myself... happy early birthday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 27, 2009 What makes it modern vs. vintage? The bezel shape? Also, if you sterilize it, it won't matter that it is "fantasy" - I prefer sterile if it fantasy, that way there is no contradiction since it isn't pretending to be a Panerai.... That is tempting to me too.... The only real difference is the colour of the numerals (orange instead of ivory). This is the 'vintage-style' look (albeit in the 60mm version) I'm not going to sterilise this one as I particularly like the dial - it's the whole appeal of the watch for me. There is also a PVD version of this which would be a perfect candidate for sterilisation though - just imagine this with stealth lume... Awesome! Anyhow, I had an email from Mark this morning - invoice is paid and he'll be shipping it out to me within the next day or two. Hopefully should have it in a couple of weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted November 27, 2009 As above, Happy Early Birthday! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarmadfish 0 Posted November 27, 2009 47mm ? is it a ladys watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Novesh 0 Posted November 27, 2009 Post some comparison shots with other watches when you get it, I'm interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 27, 2009 Post some comparison shots with other watches when you get it, I'm interested. Will do. My only concern is will it lack presence... but if it turns out that way, I'll just have to buy the DSN version instead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Novesh 0 Posted November 27, 2009 Post some comparison shots with other watches when you get it, I'm interested. Will do. My only concern is will it lack presence... but if it turns out that way, I'll just have to buy the DSN version instead I have a fullsize egi head I'm thinkin about selling... If you want presence...lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 27, 2009 Post some comparison shots with other watches when you get it, I'm interested. Will do. My only concern is will it lack presence... but if it turns out that way, I'll just have to buy the DSN version instead I have a fullsize egi head I'm thinkin about selling... If you want presence...lol I've had one of those - loved it, but it was just too damn big to wear. I sold mine to Oscar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Novesh 0 Posted November 27, 2009 Post some comparison shots with other watches when you get it, I'm interested. Will do. My only concern is will it lack presence... but if it turns out that way, I'll just have to buy the DSN version instead I have a fullsize egi head I'm thinkin about selling... If you want presence...lol I've had one of those - loved it, but it was just too damn big to wear. I sold mine to Oscar My wife threatend me with flushing it down the toilet if I ever wore it out with her... I told her that it would get stuck.... Though I'm not a huge guy, I'm not the smallest either, so I can wear it, but it just looks nuts...definitely a niche watch...I might just keep it for the sentemental value of it...being awesome and all.... Then again seeing guys with brietlings and big russian divers look at this and put their heads down is priceless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted November 27, 2009 My wife threatend me with flushing it down the toilet if I ever wore it out with her... I told her that it would get stuck.... Though I'm not a huge guy, I'm not the smallest either, so I can wear it, but it just looks nuts...definitely a niche watch...I might just keep it for the sentemental value of it...being awesome and all.... Then again seeing guys with brietlings and big russian divers look at this and put their heads down is priceless. hahahaha - yeah, quite. It didn't look too bad on me, but I just found it awkwardly heavy and out of balance. I would never have worn it, so figured it might as well go to someone who would get some use out of it. Here's a wrist shot of the one I had: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarmadfish 0 Posted November 27, 2009 and here is a wriste of it in its new home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Novesh 0 Posted November 27, 2009 lol, nice shots. I need to take a shot of it...been lazy lately Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfa437 0 Posted November 27, 2009 If ya sell it Novie- I got dibs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graman 2 Posted December 9, 2009 I could tap one of those....nice piece of hardware.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
