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    MKII Nassau-thoughts?

    Just picked up this MKII Nassau. Curious what others think about Bill Yao's latest work. I realize homage is a dirty word for some so I'm prepared for the haters. But regardless, feel free to share your thoughts.
    Obviously I'm biased. I'm just loving this watch.

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    Looks great - how much did it set you back and how about a wrist shot?

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    FWWI I don't have a problem with homages and BY seems to produce them well. I am assuming this is a new model? If so I wonder why he chose this model when he has just done the Kingston.

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    Quote Originally Posted by phil h View Post
    FWWI I don't have a problem with homages and BY seems to produce them well. I am assuming this is a new model? If so I wonder why he chose this model when he has just done the Kingston.
    Phil, it is a new model and it came about because a large amount of people told Bill they liked the Kingston dial layout, but not the gilt and gold hands. So the Nassau uses the sames case and dial configuration as Kingston, but tones down some of the "blink."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nudlar View Post
    Looks great - how much did it set you back and how about a wrist shot?
    I'm really impressed with the way it feels on the wrist. Enough weight to let you know its there, but at the same time light enough to wear comfortably all day.


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    It looks very pretty indeed, its my understanding that MK 2 watches are very well built as well. I thought about getting one myself, but as has been already mentioned in this thread, the price seemed a bit steep for an homage and the lead time after ordering was about three months( I think at the moment the Nassau can't be ordered at all), so as a result I held off. It does look good though, to the OP , how are you finding it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Operation Grandslam View Post
    It looks very pretty indeed, its my understanding that MK 2 watches are very well built as well. I thought about getting one myself, but as has been already mentioned in this thread, the price seemed a bit steep for an homage and the lead time after ordering was about three months( I think at the moment the Nassau can't be ordered at all), so as a result I held off. It does look good though, to the OP , how are you finding it?
    I've had it less than a week and no complaints. Its a watch that intially doesn't have a huge "wow" factor. The appreciation comes with time and day by day I've started to notice the small details that make it a great watch.

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    It's alright but I don't quite grasp the enthusiasm for these.
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    I like it. I saw the piece on Worn & Wound, and was sorely tempted. The review seems to suggest less a straight homage, and more something taking its design cues from the original.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Atlantic View Post
    I like it. I saw the piece on Worn & Wound, and was sorely tempted. The review seems to suggest less a straight homage, and more something taking its design cues from the original.
    I read the same review. And here it is for those interested:

    http://wornandwound.com/2013/04/10/mkii-nassau-review/

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    it is very nice, wear it in good health! although I do find mk ii's pricing quite high if compared to other micro brands.

    kemmner 007 and raven vintage 40mm are good choices too, although a little less faithful of a reproduction.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ventriloquist View Post
    it is very nice, wear it in good health! although I do find mk ii's pricing quite high if compared to other micro brands.

    kemmner 007 and raven vintage 40mm are good choices too, although a little less faithful of a reproduction.
    Not every micro brand is the same.
    It's all in the attention to detail, the dial and hands of the Kingston are really something you should see in real life, and Bill regulates his watches very very precise.
    The only drawback is that you sometimes need a lot of patience with a project of Bill.

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    Looks nice except for that massive crown which looks like it would rip skin off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigmul View Post
    Looks nice except for that massive crown which looks like it would rip skin off.
    Bill really makes a great watch. I had a Kingston for a while and the build quality was excellent. Enjoy the Nassau.

    As for the crown, if I remember correctly this is smaller than Kingston. One of the changes to make it different than the Kingston I guess.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigmul View Post
    Looks nice except for that massive crown which looks like it would rip skin off.
    As a Kingston owner I can honestly say the crown isn't an issue.

    Daddel.
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    Looks great, loved the Kingston if a little small. This looks equally as impressive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AZTIME View Post

    You stuck it on a Rollie bracelet?

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    I like it. Do you get the option of a spare watch case etc like you did with Kingston?

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    Quote Originally Posted by estoban7 View Post
    I like it. Do you get the option of a spare watch case etc like you did with Kingston?
    Just the Nassau, pelican case, papers, extra links and spring bars. The "plank" setup is unique to the Kingston. Nice if you can find one.

    Rollie bracelet? Partially. The bracelet that came with the Nassau is in keeping with the vintage theme. But I needed something more substantial and what I came up with was a bracelet that is a combination of odds and ends from my watch box. And yes it contains some Rollie DNA.
    Last edited by AZTIME; 14th April 2013 at 10:25.

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    Like the look of the watch, price puts me off though.

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    I think of Bill Yao as being the CONUS counterpart of Our Eddie.I like his watches but i am really looking forward to Eddie's DN GMT i have owned 5 of Eddie's watches one of Bill's they were all superbly made to the highest quality but with extortionate customs fees and handling charges Eddie's watches would be more desirable.Both Bill & Eddie are to be commended for being out there competing against Chinese manufactured stuff(From Swiss Parts)from the big boys.

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    BY & MKII

    Nice watch. I think Bill's watches are great when you can get hold of them. I bought a Blackwater (Benrus Type 1 style) when the prices were still reasonable. Sold it, as you do, and wish I hadn't. I was then number 9 or something like that on his TR-1000 (Tornek Rayville Blancpain) list. I paid my money and waited and waited and waited and got nowt. Only 7 or 8 were made in the end. I got my money back and gave up then. Still fancy a TR as I'll never be able to own a vintage BP.

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