{"id":453,"date":"2009-03-29T22:38:30","date_gmt":"2009-03-30T03:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/?p=453"},"modified":"2009-03-29T22:38:30","modified_gmt":"2009-03-30T03:38:30","slug":"back-from-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/?p=453","title":{"rendered":"Back from vacation."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Went down to the Great Smoky Mountains region in Tennessee. \u00a0A lot of driving and we did get some shopping in. \u00a0I was able to check out a few watches while I was there.<\/p>\n<p>Went to an Orvis store. \u00a0Their main business is outdoor stuff, but they also have a decent selection of watches:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/orvis_watch.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-454\" title=\"orvis_watch\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/orvis_watch-265x400.jpg\" alt=\"orvis_watch\" width=\"265\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It is a 30 minute mechanical chronograph, handwind. \u00a0It worked well and is a nice size, looks like 40mm or so across. \u00a0The band is not my favorite, but that can be easily changed. \u00a0Looks like 20mm lugs. \u00a0Their collection of quartz watches was nice as well, and the quality seems pretty comparable to good fashion watches like Fossil.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of Fossil, checked out their outlet store. \u00a0Very large selection, as always. \u00a0 \u00a0I was wearing my Orange watch on an orange band, this was what the salesperson was wearing:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/ch2540_main.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-455\" title=\"ch2540_main\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/ch2540_main.jpeg\" alt=\"ch2540_main\" width=\"339\" height=\"343\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nHe was very impressed with mine:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/orange_orange_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-424\" title=\"orange_orange_2\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/orange_orange_2-400x291.jpg\" alt=\"orange_orange_2\" width=\"400\" height=\"291\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nHe said he went diving in that Fossil watch. \u00a0I looked at him like he was a little crazy. \u00a0A 10atm, non diver&#8217;s rated watch is just asking for trouble. \u00a0I was tempted by a few, but I realize I wear my current Fossil so little.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, saw some Native American designed bands, pretty neat styles, but they just weren&#8217;t me:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/navajo.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-456\" title=\"navajo\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/navajo.jpeg\" alt=\"navajo\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/navajo_1.jpeg\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/navajo_1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-457\" title=\"navajo_1\" src=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/navajo_1.jpeg\" alt=\"navajo_1\" width=\"352\" height=\"352\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These are Navajo and Zuni bands, respectively. \u00a0Navajo use whole stones and set around them, the Zuni shape and set their stones in intricate patterns. \u00a0Both are sterling silver. \u00a0I did get a ring, Zuni made.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/watches.cyberphreak.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/ring1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium 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