Buy a Watch, Save the World (the Edge168n Homage) - Direnzo DRZ04 - Benefitting Maui Disaster Relief

As a reminder, this is the AliExpress homage of the Artist-Formerly-Known-As-Omeganut-And-Also-As-HotWatchChick69 ( @Mr.Dee.Bater ) 's successful charity auctions; I have much less brand recognition but just as much value to offer.

Thank you to all who participated in the original auctions and to @JackieMoon_LMS , @rowiphi, and @matiss for the winning bids.  And to all the countless others who bid ( @Ichibunz , @Fieldwalker , @Robcollects @ChronoGuy , @Al_Ra_Ra among others)

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I won't belabor the point too much.  This is a charitable auction for Maui and the people hurt by devastating fires that have leveled Lahaina.

The western coast of Maui from Olowalu up to Kapalua is dear to my heart.  My family has long had a home up in Kaanapali and we have visited annually for many years.  It is where my eldest daughter learned to swim, where my second said "Papa" for the first time.  I had hoped to take my third there soon to start the love affair all over again.

It is a place of memories for me and I am gutted by what is happening to the communities who live there and the beautiful environment that surrounds them.  

You might be wondering how you can help.  I'm glad you asked!

For your consideration today, a watch that I truly adore, a perpetually low stock microbrand darling, the Direnzo DRZ04 Mondial in the discontinued white color way.  There are a few knicks and scratches so please do consider the photos.

All proceeds will be split between the Maui Strong Fund, operated by the Hawaii Community Foundation, and the Maui United Way.  I will personally double match any winning bid with receipts posted in the comments as evidence.

Specifications

- Case material:  316L with scratch resistance coating (HV 800)

- Crystal: very subtle domed sapphire with anti-reflective coating

- Water resistant: 10atm

- Diameter without crown: 40mm

- Lug to lug: 48mm

- Height: 10.8mm (Including sapphire)

- Case back: screw down with sapphire crystal

- Movement: Sellita SW-200-1 Elaboré with incabloc shock protection system

- Crown: screw down

- Bracelet: 316L with scratch resistance coating (HV 800) screw down pins

When I first opened this guy up, I remember remarking to my wife that this had all the fit and finish of a watch that cost 3x the price.  The alternating brush and polish of the bracelet and the beautifully chamfered case, the tough and accurate movement with shock resistance built in....this is a true blue sports watch that lived a true blue sportswatch 's life and faltered not once.

And that bowl shaped dial?  Unmistakable and stunning.  Nothing in the world looks quite like this watch...a shame because it looks so darned good.

The DRZ04 is thin, sexy and the best integrated bracelet watch you can get south of $1000 bar none.

Why am I selling this watch?

The last time I was in Hawaii, this Direnzo  touched Maui sand and swam in Maui ocean.  It has been scratched by Maui rocks (sorry not sorry).  I can think of no better use for it to be sold to someone who wants to help out folks in need there right now.

Why should you buy this watch?

Aside from the inevitable good feelings from helping your fellow man in distress?  This is an absolutely killer watch.

And don't take my word for it.

From Random Rob

https://youtu.be/MIhX4H3pAkM

@PeterKotsa

https://youtu.be/QOsG5mhKbPQ 

@watchchris

https://youtu.be/JHx_YL1aDlw

Retail price for this watch is 750 CHF or $860, plus another ~150 CHF or $170 ( for the various peripherals (black OEM rubber strap, divers clasp, and an extra strap code roller deployment clasp.) Available here for a pittance.

What you get:

The watch comes with original packaging, box, papers, warranty card, manual, plus an OEM divers clasp, rubber strap, watch roll, and strapcode deployment clasp along with the warm and fuzzy feeling that you’ve made a difference in the world.

Auction ends at 12PM Pacific Daylight time (that’s 12:00 for our UK/European friends) on August 18th.  Bidding starts at $200, which includes shipping to anywhere in the world (except for...you know North Korea or Russia or other places Americans can't really ship to).

Come on WC, put your money where your mouth is.  Buy a great watch, help save the world.