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07-29-2020, 08:05 PM
#6301
Originally Posted By Adam16121⏩
You could visit Rolexforums. Its super buzzing. The subforums are very active as well.
FYI there’s a pretty active place where people post watches they are wearing daily. It’s in the Omega forums, and the thread is called WRUW. It’s a nice place to kill time and see many unique watches. It’s a nice group, and 0 negativity by bringing up stuff like politics, etc. You might get some ideas regarding your next acquisition there.
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07-29-2020, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted By waisoserious⏩
I’ll give it a look! Would rep but on spread
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07-29-2020, 09:07 PM
#6303
Originally Posted By Adam16121⏩
This is a good discussion topic. Hypothetically…
What is everyone's next 3 acquisitions?:
I'm a peasant with just my Tudor Bronze for my daily, didn't make sense to have my first watch be so nice that i could only wear it "in certain places" so:
You might get some ideas regarding your next acquisition there.
1: Rolex Datejust41 - SmoothBezel/Jubilee Bracelet. Though after talking to that restaurant owner, I will humor the fluted bezel. I just gotta see it on wrist first to judge if it's too flashy.
2: Omega Grey Side of the Moon - This watch is absolutely sick in the flesh. I tried both the grey side of the moon and black/dark side of the moon on wrist in the Paris Omega Boutique. The dark side of the moon looks like chit on wrist. The black ceramic looks like plastic and toy-like. The Grey Side though with the grey/shiny ceramic and that speckled dial is siiiiiiiiiick in person. I encourage anyone to see it in the flesh even if not an omega fan.
3: Jaeger Le-Coultre Grande Date - I love this watch in theory. It's clean but the dual sides give a gmt function, it satisfies the "pure dress watch" acquisition and it would only be noticed by watch guys. That said, i've never had a reverso on wrist so I don't now how/if their rectangular case will bother me. I'd LOVE to get an A Lange Grand 1, but 10-12grand is my cap at the moment. I'd rather invest the extra 8 grand of play-money needed to sign off on that A Lange
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07-29-2020, 11:28 PM
#6304
1. 116610LV for the wife
2. 26170 Panda for me
3. Undecided. Perhaps a Chocolate Daytona for me.
2. 26170 Panda for me
3. Undecided. Perhaps a Chocolate Daytona for me.
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07-29-2020, 11:32 PM
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I'm a watch brah at heart. But mad respect/concern for you guys spending money here right now. I'd love a Bathyscaphe, but too busy hoarding guns, ammo, and survival supplies.
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07-30-2020, 04:13 AM
#6306
1. BLNR
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07-30-2020, 04:48 PM
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1. El Primero
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3. Bathyscaphe or a blue dial Submariner
2. Explorer 1
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08-05-2020, 06:36 AM
#6308
Whats eveeyones thoughts on the rolex oyster perpetual 39mm rhodium? I can get one for $7200 AUD (5.2k usd) with box and papers
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08-05-2020, 06:37 AM
#6309
Originally Posted By Gringo12⏩
Rhodium is the one color in a perpetual that i would snag in a heartbeat.
Whats eveeyones thoughts on the rolex oyster perpetual 39mm rhodium? I can get one for $7200 AUD (5.2k usd) with box and papers
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08-05-2020, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted By Gringo12⏩
Love it. It's the "Rolex Aqua Terra". Perfect proportions, clean, go anywhere do anything type of watch. I thought that was going to be my first rolex, but a few thoughts stopped me:
Whats eveeyones thoughts on the rolex oyster perpetual 39mm rhodium? I can get one for $7200 AUD (5.2k usd) with box and papers
1: I was afraid of being underwhelmed with it for the price. Think they're around $6,000 retail. Can get Aqua Terra's all day long for $4500 and I don't like the OP that much more than the AT.
2: I don't like the idea of buying the lowest entry-level rolex, and STILL having to be cautious of where i wear it due to the attention the logo draws.
3: Kind of same as my first point. Spending Rolex money, i'd want it to feel special. As I've stated a couple times, my first one is gonna have the jubilee bracelet. I'd hate to spend $6,000 and have the general sentiment of my piece be
That said, if that's the watch YOU'RE in love with, go for it. Don't let some *******s online tell you what you should be getting, but also don't get it just because you "found a deal on one" when you've never been interested in the watch before.
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08-05-2020, 06:53 AM
#6311
Maybe it's the dull green in my AK, but no one ever really notices the watch unless they are VERY close up, or can see the back of the clasp. Since november, ive had maybe 2 people say something. One of them being a coworker.
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08-05-2020, 06:56 AM
#6312
Originally Posted By Gringo12⏩
That's the exact watch I purchased back in January thanks to guidance from twovalvekid and other watch brahs ITT. I love it. No ragrets.
Whats eveeyones thoughts on the rolex oyster perpetual 39mm rhodium? I can get one for $7200 AUD (5.2k usd) with box and papers
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08-05-2020, 07:06 AM
#6313
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
God dam thats some great advice. Brought me back to reality , realised I was just chasing a deal lol.
Love it. It's the "Rolex Aqua Terra". Perfect proportions, clean, go anywhere do anything type of watch. I thought that was going to be my first rolex, but a few thoughts stopped me:
1: I was afraid of being underwhelmed with it for the price. Think they're around $6,000 retail. Can get Aqua Terra's all day long for $4500 and I don't like the OP that much more than the AT.
2: I don't like the idea of buying the lowest entry-level rolex, and STILL having to be cautious of where i wear it due to the attention the logo draws.
3: Kind of same as my first point. Spending Rolex money, i'd want it to feel special. As I've stated a couple times, my first one is gonna have the jubilee bracelet. I'd hate to spend $6,000 and have the general sentiment of my piece be
That said, if that's the watch YOU'RE in love with, go for it. Don't let some *******s online tell you what you should be getting, but also don't get it just because you "found a deal on one" when you've never been interested in the watch before.
1: I was afraid of being underwhelmed with it for the price. Think they're around $6,000 retail. Can get Aqua Terra's all day long for $4500 and I don't like the OP that much more than the AT.
2: I don't like the idea of buying the lowest entry-level rolex, and STILL having to be cautious of where i wear it due to the attention the logo draws.
3: Kind of same as my first point. Spending Rolex money, i'd want it to feel special. As I've stated a couple times, my first one is gonna have the jubilee bracelet. I'd hate to spend $6,000 and have the general sentiment of my piece be
That said, if that's the watch YOU'RE in love with, go for it. Don't let some *******s online tell you what you should be getting, but also don't get it just because you "found a deal on one" when you've never been interested in the watch before.
Here are the watches I really like, first ones been my dream watch for a while. Second one I just really really like. Crazy that I can actually get it for 3.3k when it was 4500~ pre covid.
https://www.chrono24.com/omega/seama...id15207600.htm
https://www.chrono24.com/omega/seama...id15652666.htm
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08-05-2020, 08:39 AM
#6314
^^^^ Yeah, it's not my money. But I think with watches you probably want to stick to stuff you've been wanting awhile as opposed to just snagging chit that pops up in your price range. I would have had a Glashutte Panomatic Lunar a long time ago in that case. Then I'd be stuck with a sweet dress watch that gets no wrist time because i'm forever in athleisure (working from home).
I'd still be self conscious with an AK in my #2 point because i visit NYC/Chicago a lot and ride the subways for convenience. When I'm in Chicago I don't even wear my Tudor on the fuking train because i want zero attention drawn to me. Fuking jungle out in these streetz.
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
True, and like you said the only medium distance signifiers on the Airking and OP are the crown clasp. Whereas the studded/riveted dial on the submariner and yacht masters are dead giveaways, and then of course everything with a jubilee bracelet is gonna be a giveaway as well.
Maybe it's the dull green in my AK, but no one ever really notices the watch unless they are VERY close up, or can see the back of the clasp. Since november, ive had maybe 2 people say something. One of them being a coworker.
I'd still be self conscious with an AK in my #2 point because i visit NYC/Chicago a lot and ride the subways for convenience. When I'm in Chicago I don't even wear my Tudor on the fuking train because i want zero attention drawn to me. Fuking jungle out in these streetz.
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08-05-2020, 08:50 AM
#6315
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
In my current locale, i dont have to worry at all. But i probably will have to be a little more self aware when i get back to VA here soon. After having this though, i can definitely spot a Jubilee or Oyster from a mile away now. Rolex has SS figured out.
^^^^ Yeah, it's not my money. But I think with watches you probably want to stick to stuff you've been wanting awhile as opposed to just snagging chit that pops up in your price range. I would have had a Glashutte Panomatic Lunar a long time ago in that case. Then I'd be stuck with a sweet dress watch that gets no wrist time because i'm forever in athleisure (working from home).
True, and like you said the only medium distance signifiers on the Airking and OP are the crown clasp. Whereas the studded/riveted dial on the submariner and yacht masters are dead giveaways, and then of course everything with a jubilee bracelet is gonna be a giveaway as well.
I'd still be self conscious with an AK in my #2 point because i visit NYC/Chicago a lot and ride the subways for convenience. When I'm in Chicago I don't even wear my Tudor on the fuking train because i want zero attention drawn to me. Fuking jungle out in these streetz.
True, and like you said the only medium distance signifiers on the Airking and OP are the crown clasp. Whereas the studded/riveted dial on the submariner and yacht masters are dead giveaways, and then of course everything with a jubilee bracelet is gonna be a giveaway as well.
I'd still be self conscious with an AK in my #2 point because i visit NYC/Chicago a lot and ride the subways for convenience. When I'm in Chicago I don't even wear my Tudor on the fuking train because i want zero attention drawn to me. Fuking jungle out in these streetz.
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08-05-2020, 09:04 AM
#6316
bought a bunch of G-Shocks on clearance for 11$-15$ a piece srs. I decided to keep the mudman. Will sell the rest
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08-05-2020, 09:15 AM
#6317
Originally Posted By MetroBrah⏩
Any GA-2100's……
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08-05-2020, 09:21 AM
#6318
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
unfortunately no, but that one is sick. Saw someone mod a metal one to have the exposed "screws" on the bezel just like the royal oak. Kind of torn on doing that, but admirin' the creativity none the less
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08-05-2020, 09:30 AM
#6319
Originally Posted By MetroBrah⏩
Yeah im not sure about that one either. A little cheesy in my opinion. Just leave it as is.
unfortunately no, but that one is sick. Saw someone mod a metal one to have the exposed "screws" on the bezel just like the royal oak. Kind of torn on doing that, but admirin' the creativity none the less
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08-05-2020, 12:54 PM
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For my next one I'd like something with a cream face and brown leather strap. I saw a Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 in a shop window a while back which looked nice.
I also think the Montblanc Geosphere 1858 is cool as fuk, and I'd like to go mountaineering in the Alps. Climbing Mont Blanc and then going to Switzerland to buy one would be a sweet trip.
I also think the Montblanc Geosphere 1858 is cool as fuk, and I'd like to go mountaineering in the Alps. Climbing Mont Blanc and then going to Switzerland to buy one would be a sweet trip.
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08-05-2020, 02:19 PM
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Been wanting to get a new watch for awhile now. Have had my mind set on an Omega. Leaning towards the Seamaster Aqua Terra in either blue or green? What do ya'll think?
Although I had never heard of the Bathyscaphe until today and that thing is sexy lol
Although I had never heard of the Bathyscaphe until today and that thing is sexy lol
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08-05-2020, 02:32 PM
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Never even knew they made a green one ^^^^
I love how it's more of a muted military green. I never thought i'd say "the green is as wearable as the blue" but it really does seem that way. I'd go into a boutique, get em both on wrist, and whichever one puts the stupid smile on your face is the one you get.
I love how it's more of a muted military green. I never thought i'd say "the green is as wearable as the blue" but it really does seem that way. I'd go into a boutique, get em both on wrist, and whichever one puts the stupid smile on your face is the one you get.
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08-05-2020, 03:39 PM
#6323
Agree with the above, thats a particularly nice execution of a green dial.
I recommend taking a look at your wardrobe/the palettes of color it contains. Go with what you’re most likely to wear with your clothes. Also, if you can, head over to a dealer and take a first-hand look.
I recommend taking a look at your wardrobe/the palettes of color it contains. Go with what you’re most likely to wear with your clothes. Also, if you can, head over to a dealer and take a first-hand look.
08-05-2020, 03:48 PM
#6324
Originally Posted By Adam16121⏩
That's beautiful. I can already tell I'm gonna be stressed out deciding on what color to go with. lol I don't wear much green, but I wear a lot of black and white shirts. So probably either or them would work. At first was leaning towards the green, but I could probably match blue with more stuff.
Agree with the above, thats a particularly nice execution of a green dial.
I recommend taking a look at your wardrobe/the palettes of color it contains. Go with what you’re most likely to wear with your clothes. Also, if you can, head over to a dealer and take a first-hand look.
I recommend taking a look at your wardrobe/the palettes of color it contains. Go with what you’re most likely to wear with your clothes. Also, if you can, head over to a dealer and take a first-hand look.
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08-05-2020, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted By Adam16121⏩
I recommend taking a look at your wardrobe/the palettes of color it contains. Go with what you’re most likely to wear with your clothes. .
I recommend taking a look at your wardrobe/the palettes of color it contains. Go with what you’re most likely to wear with your clothes. .
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That's the first thing I thought about when he showed the picture, and that's why i think it's as wearable as the blue. Sure i have one or two REALLY dark navy blue tees in my wardrobe, and more of a denim button up but not to the degree that it would make me inclined to pick the blue over the green dial in this case.
That's beautiful. I can already tell I'm gonna be stressed out deciding on what color to go with. lol I don't wear much green,
I wear a lot of Grey shades, black, and white. I think that green would go perfectly in a wardrobe like that. I think where one would start to run into a little trouble is if you wear a large amount of primary colors. But even just imagining that green dial AT against a typical Dark-Red/Black flannel longsleeve would be hnnnnnnng as fuk
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08-05-2020, 04:30 PM
#6326
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
Agreed. I was talking to my family about it. And they all seem to think I shouldn't buy a new one. Or at least pay full retail with how the market is right now, and think I could get 30-40% off. On a $5700 watch that's very significant. Do they have a point? Also anything wrong with going with a used model? Found a used blue one for $3700 in Atlanta on crown and caliber with box and papers.
That's the first thing I thought about when he showed the picture, and that's why i think it's as wearable as the blue. Sure i have one or two REALLY dark navy blue tees in my wardrobe, and more of a denim button up but not to the degree that it would make me inclined to pick the blue over the green dial in this case.
I wear a lot of Grey shades, black, and white. I think that green would go perfectly in a wardrobe like that. I think where one would start to run into a little trouble is if you wear a large amount of primary colors. But even just imagining that green dial AT against a typical Dark-Red/Black flannel longsleeve would be hnnnnnnng as fuk
I wear a lot of Grey shades, black, and white. I think that green would go perfectly in a wardrobe like that. I think where one would start to run into a little trouble is if you wear a large amount of primary colors. But even just imagining that green dial AT against a typical Dark-Red/Black flannel longsleeve would be hnnnnnnng as fuk
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08-05-2020, 06:04 PM
#6327
Originally Posted By Gringo12⏩
Looks like a very pretty watch. I like the dial and blue accents. But 39mm is smaller than the "norm" (40-42mm with larger bezels). Also, beyond the diameter of the watch case, there are other things that augment the appearance of the watch's size. Such as the lugs and the bezel.
Whats eveeyones thoughts on the rolex oyster perpetual 39mm rhodium? I can get one for $7200 AUD (5.2k usd) with box and papers
Basically this 39mm looks like it will wear small, so be sure about what you want the watch for and how and when you will be wearing it. Have you tried it on yet?
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08-05-2020, 08:39 PM
#6328
Originally Posted By MetroBrah⏩
I looked this up since you mentioned it and found this guy who bought basically a fake RO conversion kit from alibaba. Just skip through most of it, but lmao hard at the bracelet around the 5:00 mark. I love me some g-shocks, but this conversion is flat out pathetic imo.
unfortunately no, but that one is sick. Saw someone mod a metal one to have the exposed "screws" on the bezel just like the royal oak. Kind of torn on doing that, but admirin' the creativity none the less
I've had a ga2100 in my cart since this morning though since this guy's wrist is 6.5" so I might be able to pull it off at 6.75 (stock version).
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08-06-2020, 04:08 AM
#6329
Originally Posted By BigRangs⏩
I believe you too saw the ******* on TRF with one. lol
I looked this up since you mentioned it and found this guy who bought basically a fake RO conversion kit from alibaba. Just skip through most of it, but lmao hard at the bracelet around the 5:00 mark. I love me some g-shocks, but this conversion is flat out pathetic imo.
I've had a ga2100 in my cart since this morning though since this guy's wrist is 6.5" so I might be able to pull it off at 6.75 (stock version).
I've had a ga2100 in my cart since this morning though since this guy's wrist is 6.5" so I might be able to pull it off at 6.75 (stock version).
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08-06-2020, 04:47 AM
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Bump. Do you guys try and negotiate when buying new watches? Should I try and call up and see if I could get 20-25% off if I pay cash?
Also anything wrong with going on the used market on a website like crown and caliber? The reviews seem good, just don’t want to get screwed.
Also anything wrong with going on the used market on a website like crown and caliber? The reviews seem good, just don’t want to get screwed.
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