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Post by marsss25 on Jan 27, 2024 1:04:02 GMT
Found this refurbished (read:used) Orca online. Certified Citizen reseller. Will be nice to see it in blue!   |
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Post by bfhammer on Jan 27, 2024 1:44:42 GMT
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Post by marsss25 on Jan 27, 2024 1:49:12 GMT
Lol! Amazing what an old Mac could help them build in that one! |
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Post by danb on Jan 27, 2024 17:57:23 GMT
Congratulations!
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Post by russmurray on Jan 27, 2024 18:39:33 GMT
Great snag Marcel. I had one on a bracelet but to be honest, the lightness of the titanium kinda put me off. Mind you, I was new to the titanium game at the time  Always got a kick out of the hands which almost seem animated to me. Fond memories though and here's to some good ones for you too! |
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Post by zeb on Jan 28, 2024 4:28:51 GMT
Congrats, Marcel!  How big is that puppy? |
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Post by marsss25 on Jan 28, 2024 11:30:14 GMT
Congrats, Marcel! How big is that puppy? It sits at 46mm but i did try one on at Vraige’s and the fit was good. |
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Post by jamestkirk on Jan 28, 2024 14:09:09 GMT
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Post by marsss25 on Jan 28, 2024 14:36:41 GMT
Great snag Marcel. I had one on a bracelet but to be honest, the lightness of the titanium kinda put me off. Mind you, I was new to the titanium game at the time Always got a kick out of the hands which almost seem animated to me. Fond memories though and here's to some good ones for you too! Thanks, Russ. This wont be the TI model but having tried it on, it doesn’t have much weight anyhow. Certainly looking forward to it! |
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Post by marsss25 on Jan 28, 2024 14:42:20 GMT
Found this refurbished (read:used) Orca online. Certified Citizen reseller. Will be nice to see it in blue!
  I really think the red/orange difference us due to them colour coordinating with the dial. I have to say that I’m not expecting exactly what is pictured as it is the stock Citizen photo. However, since I only paid half the price of it in new condition, with a warranty as a refurbished watch, I’ll be glad to have it. |
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Post by russmurray on Jan 28, 2024 17:15:26 GMT
Great snag Marcel. I had one on a bracelet but to be honest, the lightness of the titanium kinda put me off. Mind you, I was new to the titanium game at the time Always got a kick out of the hands which almost seem animated to me. Fond memories though and here's to some good ones for you too! Thanks, Russ. This wont be the TI model but having tried it on, it doesn’t have much weight anyhow. Certainly looking forward to it! Oh wow, I thought they were only offered in titanium when they were first rolled out years ago? Interesting... |
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Post by marsss25 on Jan 28, 2024 18:00:11 GMT
Thanks, Russ. This wont be the TI model but having tried it on, it doesn’t have much weight anyhow. Certainly looking forward to it! Oh wow, I thought they were only offered in titanium when they were first rolled out years ago? Interesting... Not really sure. I know I’ve see several on each metal type in the last little while. |
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Post by russmurray on Jan 28, 2024 18:49:56 GMT
Oh wow, I thought they were only offered in titanium when they were first rolled out years ago? Interesting... Not really sure. I know I’ve see several on each metal type in the last little while. Also learned these latest versions are 2 mm smaller in diameter and I'm happy to report, my memory is relatively intact The following from Hodinkee... "In addition to the redesigned polyurethane strap with a giant tang and buckle, the main substantive change comes in the case material and size. While the original Orca was cased in titanium, the new Orca comes in steel and is pared down to a slightly more reasonable 46mm from the original 48mm size. Yes, it's still enormous. But this new "smaller" size comes with the same 200m water resistance. While I haven't seen one of the original titanium Orcas, the steel case with its brushed finish does the job quite well for the price. And as a not so subtle nod to the watch's nickname, there's a big black-and-white Orca swimming across the caseback." |
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Post by marsss25 on Jan 28, 2024 20:32:13 GMT
Not really sure. I know I’ve see several on each metal type in the last little while. Also learned these latest versions are 2 mm smaller in diameter and I'm happy to report, my memory is relatively intact The following from Hodinkee... "In addition to the redesigned polyurethane strap with a giant tang and buckle, the main substantive change comes in the case material and size. While the original Orca was cased in titanium, the new Orca comes in steel and is pared down to a slightly more reasonable 46mm from the original 48mm size. Yes, it's still enormous. But this new "smaller" size comes with the same 200m water resistance. While I haven't seen one of the original titanium Orcas, the steel case with its brushed finish does the job quite well for the price. And as a not so subtle nod to the watch's nickname, there's a big black-and-white Orca swimming across the caseback." Ah, mystery solved! Thank you, big guy! |
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Post by jamestkirk on Jan 29, 2024 13:00:34 GMT
Well, since it is a new and stainless model, it probably is red. Remember the Citizen Nighthawk USA and Asian/EU models difference? Also red versus orange. I have both IRL so can compare.
Anyway congrats it is an attractive watch indeed and wears fine, even when not titanium. I still need a collar for one of the bracelet pins though...  ... And I never forget what I paid for it!
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Always got a kick out of the hands which almost seem animated to me. Fond memories though and here's to some good ones for you too!
