Recent content by Shako Badhan

I am currently working out in Hawaii for a few months and decided to stop by the local Tudor dealer. To my great surprise they had just gotten the new Black Bay in. Couldn’t pass up the opportunity to be the first in the state to own one three days after it came out. It was in the Pacific two...

This just came out a few days ago at Watches and Wonders. Tudor’s new Black Bay. I know people used to say that Tudor is a poor man’s Rolex, but now I think they simply appeal to different markets. A bit like choosing a Lexus or Toyota. Unlike Rolex you can just walk into a store a buy it. I...

If you don’t want a true dive watch @VertigoBE may I suggest the Tudor Ranger. I think it looks great and is very dependable with a hight level of certification.

I decided I wanted to get a “one watch” some time ago. I have to admit that I put my name down for the Submariner with a dealer last week but didn’t feel great about it. I really like the look and feel of the older pre ceramic models but getting one second hand is something of a mine field I...

Sold pending funds

For sale two boxes of 416 Remington Magnum 400 grain Federal trophy bonded bear claw. $215 shipped COUNS. Sold my 416 and no longer have need of the ammunition.

I think that if you’re talking about a hypothetical of the box situation the win goes to the Winchester. It just works and the action size is suited to the 375. The CZ is great rifle, but I think it requires a bit of work to really get it there. The CZ is a true magnum double square bridge and...

The rifle is sold pending funds.

Thank you @ACM I appreciate that. @sierraone I could not agree more, that is what drew me to the rifle. I hope that be of the members on AH can have it next to enjoy.

I contacted Winchester and they said it would have come from the factory with the porting. I was worried about it at first but I didn’t notice any additional muzzle blast.

For sale a great condition Winchester Safari Express in 416 Rem built in New Haven in 2001. The rifle has excellent fit and finish with extremely smooth action and (factory) ported barrel. The rifle has been hunted showing typical signs of use. The scope is a West German Schmidt & Bender 30MM...

I should clarify I was comparing the new (post 2018) Omegas automatic vs the stainless classic submarine/ explorer. Omega (like the rest of the industry) offers a lot of flashy bright watches, those are the ones I tend to see.

I guess l am drawn to the Rolex because of the connection to the SOF community. As a current member of that community I don’t see as many around work as I do the Omegas. Might be because the Omegas are a bit more flashy and in fashion. Might just save a few more pennies a look for a deal on a...

Something I’ve noticed in this thread as well as elsewhere is a lot of the greatest Rolex stalwarts got their watches 20+ years ago. Would you do the same today given the current market?