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From Funky to Functional - 33 Years between 'drinks'...
Well, the wait is over... After what seemed like an eternity, finally picked up my NSA Incursion from the Boutique last Thursday.
For those of you who read my other thread, you'll know that it was almost love at first sight when I saw this piece at the Boutique - I had of course read about the piece from other members' posts prior, but I had never expected to find one almost a year after release, just sitting by itself at the boutique.
Since my last memovox (given to me by my mother 33 year ago), I see this piece as a nice 'update'; whilst my E873 is funky and quite 'presentable'; the NSA on the other hand is (to borrow the words of others) like the ultimate 'tool' watch. Both definitely have their place in my weekly rotation. 
Currently have it on Ted Su dive strap (thanks to photos from snowballz in another forum), I may consider the rubber but my end game for this piece will be the articulated rubber - to which Boutique is checking whether the deployment clasp can be DLC coated to match the casing).
So without further ado, the changing of the guard:
Never really noticed how 'big' the NSA is until you stack it against another watch. One thing I love about this watch is the fact that is doesn't feel like a 44mm (to me anyway).
Gotta thank JLC for the cool dive bag they gave me... Whilst the Boutique experience did leave something to be desired (another story) the bag at least provided a nice backdrop.
#16/62 Reporting In for duty:
At risk of sounding like an Award Acceptance speech, thanks to all who assisted me on this journey:
Amanico - For his warm welcome to the group and for helping (and confirming) with his contact the whole PVD Vs. DLC debate (Oh, and a big congrats on your 50,000+ posts! I don't think I'd even want to think how many words that equates to.)
Craniotes (and Snowballz indirectly) - For their current/prior postings (especially the unboxing one), and for the Ted Su pointer.
DRMW - For the 'official'coverage and posts of the Coronado event that initially piqued my interest in the watch.
... And all other fellow PuristS.
... And all other fellow PuristS.
This one's a keeper!
Best!
Stephen.
This message has been edited by GreatCookie on 2012-02-05 03:31:33
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From Funky to Functional - 33 Years between 'drinks'...
Well, the wait is over... After what seemed like an eternity, finally picked up my NSA Incursion from the Boutique last Thursday. For those of you who read my other thread, you'll know that it was almost love at first sight when I saw this piece at the Bo...
Very happy for you, Stephen.
Two watches with a strong personality. The E 873, funky but much nicer in the real than on the pictures ( this watch is absolutely not photogenic ), and the NSA, which is certainly my favourite, in the Compressor Family, with its subtle vintage touch. I a...
Thank you Nicolas...
For your kind words and encouragement again... Is that a NSA Aldao I spy in your picture? Whilst I love the NSA Alarms in general, the one thing that pushed me over the edge for this model was the etched logo - I personally couldn't bear the thought of th...
No, It is rather what I'd call an accident of production.
Around 5 NSAs came witrh the sterile dial and sapphire. I asked JLC to get me one of these unsigned dials, et voilà. Being a JLC moderator has its privilege, from time to time. Best, Nicolas
Learnt something new again...
...Would the 5 sterile dials be part of the prototypes or the first '5' of the 1500 run? Actually, I've also wondered whether the Aldao series were also part of the following taken as a separate series? I'm sure that the 'privilege' of a JLC moderator had...
No, the Aldao came with a sterile dial and a sapphire engraved with the JLC name.
The Aldao is exactly the same than the proto... Here nothing is engraved nowhere, nor on the dial, nor on the sapphire. It is not a proto, nor a limited deries, it is just an accident. For the benefit of 5 of us... Best, Nicolas
Purity is a virtue...
Sometimes the best of things arise from so-called 'accidents'. I wonder whether the other '4' are here as well? Either way, I'm sure that we're all enjoying our pieces as we should be - in the company of good friends and the best of health. Regards, Steph...
Congrats Stephen!
Any NSA is special and you're fortunate to have found the one you received, over a year after its announcement. #44 says "hello!"...
Thanks docfink!
... That wouldn't happen to be one of Rob's alcantara straps you have on there, would it? I've been chasing on of those, but can't decide which buckle to choose for it. It's a fine looking strap! Regards, Stephen.
Indeed, that's the one.
I went with the PVD buckle. Please tell me by PM what strap you have on in your picture.
A huge congratulatuons to you, Stephen!
The NSA by itself is indeed a special watch, but the Incursion ratchets the cool factor to 11 on the dial (Spinal Tap reference for you); I'm honored to have been able to help steer you in the right direction. #10 salutes you: Wear #16 in the best of heal...
Thanks again Adam...
For your kind words, reference posts and assistance on my purchasing 'journey'. The last few weeks or so waiting for pickup had been pretty agonising - worse than any childhood pre-Christmas anxiety (I can remember) and probably worse than the anticipatio...
Thanks Ruckdee...
For you kind words. To be honest, I need to brush up on my photography. Seeing so many great photos posted by others has made me want to dust off the camera and bring it back into service. Kind regards, Stephen.
Very successful attempt then I would say. I am similarly inspired...
...by the many pics posted on this site and elsewhere. That's why I am using my DSLR more often too. It's very obsolete, maybe five or six years old now. I think I have to use it more often to bring down the "per photo cost" of camera price divided by the...
It makes perfect sense...
...to me anyway. Amortising the cost of larger purchases always seem easier when you break it down to the transactional level (number of wears, photos, uses, etc). One thing that I love about DSLRs is that good glass (lenses) never becomes obsolete - alth...
your 33 years old Memo...
... still looks young and handsome when standing besides your modern functional one stefan
Hi Stefan...
...thanks for your comments. I'd like to take the credit for it's 'youthful' appearance but It's more a function of the fact that for the first 18 years of my life, the watch sat in my mother's cupboard waiting for me to 'come-of-age' and the next 10+ yea...
Congrats, Stephen! :)
two great Memos! And your E 873 looks very nice on original bracelet...! Best Blomman
Thanks Blomman...
...for your kind words. I'm greatly enjoying incorporating the NSA into my weekly rotation. As for the E873, all credit goes to my mother for keeping the watch for so long under lock & key. I'm just glad she opted for the bracelet - not entirely surprisin...