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12-10-2020, 08:09 AM
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12-10-2020, 02:44 PM
#7022
The gshock arrived today
I love it
https://imgur.com/a/MV2nD5u
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Edit: Idk how to embed so they show up
I love it
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12-13-2020, 04:47 AM
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12-13-2020, 11:14 AM
#7024
Originally Posted By Venom08⏩
About to order one of those just because I want something new and they are cheap
The gshock arrived today
I love it
https://imgur.com/a/MV2nD5u
https://imgur.com/a/iSw2xy6
Edit: Idk how to embed so they show up
I love it
https://imgur.com/a/MV2nD5u
https://imgur.com/a/iSw2xy6
Edit: Idk how to embed so they show up
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12-14-2020, 06:41 AM
#7025
Was invited to my girl's parent's place for dinner last night. Mom was wearing a yellow gold Cartier Ballon Bleu, my girl was wearing her cartier tank quartz. Dad busted out his Submariner Bluesie. Never knew he had one.
When I pointed out how amusing it was the men were wearing rolex and the women were wearing cartier, my girl goes over to her mom and is like "oh that's neat. cartier gang!" and proceeds to "clink" watches by bumping their bracelets together.
I nearly knocked myself dizzy by facepalming so hard. They have a family member whose a huge patek/a lange collector, and i was like "…sweetheart could you promise me as long as you live that you never bump bracelets with JonD… he may never talk to you again". I know how much i've been babying the bracelet of my DJ and how conscious I am of my wrist placement when i'm wearing it to avoid any scratch, and to see her knock bracelets together legit lit a fire in my gut. Just further confirms in my head whenever i think about upgrading her cartier to a santos, or getting her a women's tudor that she is 100% not fit to take care of either item so i'll stick to nice shoes for gifts.
I'll upload pics of the bluesie later cause i got a few wrist shots. To be fair, her dad treats his watches like **** too. Crown wasn't even screwed in all the way, tons of scratches already on the yellow gold. Having legitimate "fuk you money" has that effect on people i guess. Man looked me dead in the eyes with a straight face and said "yeah, i used to hate rolex but i've grown to love them. not to mention they're pretty cheap for watches". I was like…
IN4 mexican sunset wrist shots
When I pointed out how amusing it was the men were wearing rolex and the women were wearing cartier, my girl goes over to her mom and is like "oh that's neat. cartier gang!" and proceeds to "clink" watches by bumping their bracelets together.
I nearly knocked myself dizzy by facepalming so hard. They have a family member whose a huge patek/a lange collector, and i was like "…sweetheart could you promise me as long as you live that you never bump bracelets with JonD… he may never talk to you again". I know how much i've been babying the bracelet of my DJ and how conscious I am of my wrist placement when i'm wearing it to avoid any scratch, and to see her knock bracelets together legit lit a fire in my gut. Just further confirms in my head whenever i think about upgrading her cartier to a santos, or getting her a women's tudor that she is 100% not fit to take care of either item so i'll stick to nice shoes for gifts.
I'll upload pics of the bluesie later cause i got a few wrist shots. To be fair, her dad treats his watches like **** too. Crown wasn't even screwed in all the way, tons of scratches already on the yellow gold. Having legitimate "fuk you money" has that effect on people i guess. Man looked me dead in the eyes with a straight face and said "yeah, i used to hate rolex but i've grown to love them. not to mention they're pretty cheap for watches". I was like…
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
At first I was like what trashy women? Then I remembered, that tatted up lebanese-french Parisian I was messing with pre-rona. lawd… i miss that one.
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Originally Posted By Venom08⏩
The gshock arrived today
I love it
https://imgur.com/a/MV2nD5u
https://imgur.com/a/iSw2xy6
Edit: Idk how to embed so they show up
I love it
https://imgur.com/a/MV2nD5u
https://imgur.com/a/iSw2xy6
Edit: Idk how to embed so they show up
Originally Posted By THE-BEEF⏩
Looks like a fun piece
About to order one of those just because I want something new and they are cheap
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
You make fun of me for my short stubby fingers. I'm gonna make fun of you for taking wrist shots looking like you got Cerebral Palsy lol. I'll give you a pass though because it's still better than when guys take pics looking like they're making the strongest clenched fist of all time.
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12-14-2020, 11:46 AM
#7026
This is probably one of the tackiest watches Rolex makes, but i see the appeal with the 50+ crowd thinking this is a flex. That said, wearing this further confirmed why the blue dial sky dweller sells for so much in the grey market. Rolex blue dial are just WOW. If you ever have an opportunity to pick up a stainless steel blue dial DJ41 with jubilee and fluted bezel at retail, don't ask questions just buy it immediately.
The blue dial DJ41 i had my AD order was wowing me but i didn't realize until i had it on wrist that i wanted the fluted bezel rather than smooth. But it looks SO damn good. The blue dial on this submariner popped so much, it completely overshadowed the yellow gold TT bracelet.
Edit: Man hasn't had this watch 2 years yet and it's scratched to hell, the crown isn't screwed in, and it doesn't even have the correct date set in the date window. Not sure if I should aspire to this level of "fuk it" money, or be disgusted with it.
The blue dial DJ41 i had my AD order was wowing me but i didn't realize until i had it on wrist that i wanted the fluted bezel rather than smooth. But it looks SO damn good. The blue dial on this submariner popped so much, it completely overshadowed the yellow gold TT bracelet.
Edit: Man hasn't had this watch 2 years yet and it's scratched to hell, the crown isn't screwed in, and it doesn't even have the correct date set in the date window. Not sure if I should aspire to this level of "fuk it" money, or be disgusted with it.
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12-14-2020, 12:15 PM
#7027
Where do you guys sell your watches? I'm looking to consolidate. Have a few pieces ranging from $300 to $3k
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12-14-2020, 01:40 PM
#7028
Originally Posted By homers54321⏩
The $300 pieces probably are best sold on ebay or reddit. What piece/s do you have around the $3,000 mark? You'll likely want to get that one listed on watchrecon. Ebay wouldn't be bad either. I hear chrono24 fees are brutal.
Where do you guys sell your watches? I'm looking to consolidate. Have a few pieces ranging from $300 to $3k
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12-14-2020, 06:46 PM
#7029
Grand seiko sbgw231. Ebay has a targeted promo right now where they cap your selling fee to $1 but I've never sold something this expensive on ebay. I've never sold on reddit. How hard is it to sell with no feedback?
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12-14-2020, 08:36 PM
#7030
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
Bruh, you’re still in the honeymoon phase. It’s a Rolex, not a Rolls Royce. Scratches give it character. Rolex was always the “workman’s” watch before it became a status symbol. Don’t let it drive you crazy.
Was invited to my girl's parent's place for dinner last night. Mom was wearing a yellow gold Cartier Ballon Bleu, my girl was wearing her cartier tank quartz. Dad busted out his Submariner Bluesie. Never knew he had one.
When I pointed out how amusing it was the men were wearing rolex and the women were wearing cartier, my girl goes over to her mom and is like "oh that's neat. cartier gang!" and proceeds to "clink" watches by bumping their bracelets together.
I nearly knocked myself dizzy by facepalming so hard. They have a family member whose a huge patek/a lange collector, and i was like "…sweetheart could you promise me as long as you live that you never bump bracelets with JonD… he may never talk to you again". I know how much i've been babying the bracelet of my DJ and how conscious I am of my wrist placement when i'm wearing it to avoid any scratch, and to see her knock bracelets together legit lit a fire in my gut. Just further confirms in my head whenever i think about upgrading her cartier to a santos, or getting her a women's tudor that she is 100% not fit to take care of either item so i'll stick to nice shoes for gifts.
I'll upload pics of the bluesie later cause i got a few wrist shots. To be fair, her dad treats his watches like **** too. Crown wasn't even screwed in all the way, tons of scratches already on the yellow gold. Having legitimate "fuk you money" has that effect on people i guess. Man looked me dead in the eyes with a straight face and said "yeah, i used to hate rolex but i've grown to love them. not to mention they're pretty cheap for watches". I was like…
When I pointed out how amusing it was the men were wearing rolex and the women were wearing cartier, my girl goes over to her mom and is like "oh that's neat. cartier gang!" and proceeds to "clink" watches by bumping their bracelets together.
I nearly knocked myself dizzy by facepalming so hard. They have a family member whose a huge patek/a lange collector, and i was like "…sweetheart could you promise me as long as you live that you never bump bracelets with JonD… he may never talk to you again". I know how much i've been babying the bracelet of my DJ and how conscious I am of my wrist placement when i'm wearing it to avoid any scratch, and to see her knock bracelets together legit lit a fire in my gut. Just further confirms in my head whenever i think about upgrading her cartier to a santos, or getting her a women's tudor that she is 100% not fit to take care of either item so i'll stick to nice shoes for gifts.
I'll upload pics of the bluesie later cause i got a few wrist shots. To be fair, her dad treats his watches like **** too. Crown wasn't even screwed in all the way, tons of scratches already on the yellow gold. Having legitimate "fuk you money" has that effect on people i guess. Man looked me dead in the eyes with a straight face and said "yeah, i used to hate rolex but i've grown to love them. not to mention they're pretty cheap for watches". I was like…
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12-15-2020, 03:53 AM
#7031
Originally Posted By homers54321⏩
eBay isn’t a bad option, just do local cash on collection only and say for people to message you first, usually a decent description, pics and face to face transaction will overshadow the low feedback.
Grand seiko sbgw231. Ebay has a targeted promo right now where they cap your selling fee to $1 but I've never sold something this expensive on ebay. I've never sold on reddit. How hard is it to sell with no feedback?
eBay is my go to for selling higher valued watches (wait for the £1 selling fee)
******** marketplace isn’t a bad option also, just be prepared for tirekickers and scammers but it only takes 1 genuine buyer
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12-15-2020, 04:37 AM
#7032
Originally Posted By kovalchuk71⏩
I grew up on hand me down clothes, the lowest end of middle class, and the Rolex I purchased is probably 4 months wages of my mother’s salary. For all intents and purposes to me, it’s a Rolls Royce.
Bruh, you’re still in the honeymoon phase. It’s a Rolex, not a Rolls Royce. Scratches give it character. Rolex was always the “workman’s” watch before it became a status symbol. Don’t let it drive you crazy.
I don’t buy into the “Rolex is a tool watch” narrative either. I know that it USED to be. But you used to be able to walk into a AD and get a hulk at retail too. Rolex has become something different. If anything, Tudor is what Rolex was but I understand your overall point. It will just take a long time for me to get there mentally. Not sure if I even want to though (wearing 15k watches that casually)
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12-15-2020, 07:30 AM
#7033
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
Yesss. The French chick.
Was invited to my girl's parent's place for dinner last night. Mom was wearing a yellow gold Cartier Ballon Bleu, my girl was wearing her cartier tank quartz. Dad busted out his Submariner Bluesie. Never knew he had one.
When I pointed out how amusing it was the men were wearing rolex and the women were wearing cartier, my girl goes over to her mom and is like "oh that's neat. cartier gang!" and proceeds to "clink" watches by bumping their bracelets together.
I nearly knocked myself dizzy by facepalming so hard. They have a family member whose a huge patek/a lange collector, and i was like "…sweetheart could you promise me as long as you live that you never bump bracelets with JonD… he may never talk to you again". I know how much i've been babying the bracelet of my DJ and how conscious I am of my wrist placement when i'm wearing it to avoid any scratch, and to see her knock bracelets together legit lit a fire in my gut. Just further confirms in my head whenever i think about upgrading her cartier to a santos, or getting her a women's tudor that she is 100% not fit to take care of either item so i'll stick to nice shoes for gifts.
I'll upload pics of the bluesie later cause i got a few wrist shots. To be fair, her dad treats his watches like **** too. Crown wasn't even screwed in all the way, tons of scratches already on the yellow gold. Having legitimate "fuk you money" has that effect on people i guess. Man looked me dead in the eyes with a straight face and said "yeah, i used to hate rolex but i've grown to love them. not to mention they're pretty cheap for watches". I was like…
At first I was like what trashy women? Then I remembered, that tatted up lebanese-french Parisian I was messing with pre-rona. lawd… i miss that one.
Looks like a fun piece
You make fun of me for my short stubby fingers. I'm gonna make fun of you for taking wrist shots looking like you got Cerebral Palsy lol. I'll give you a pass though because it's still better than when guys take pics looking like they're making the strongest clenched fist of all time.
IN4 mexican sunset wrist shots
When I pointed out how amusing it was the men were wearing rolex and the women were wearing cartier, my girl goes over to her mom and is like "oh that's neat. cartier gang!" and proceeds to "clink" watches by bumping their bracelets together.
I nearly knocked myself dizzy by facepalming so hard. They have a family member whose a huge patek/a lange collector, and i was like "…sweetheart could you promise me as long as you live that you never bump bracelets with JonD… he may never talk to you again". I know how much i've been babying the bracelet of my DJ and how conscious I am of my wrist placement when i'm wearing it to avoid any scratch, and to see her knock bracelets together legit lit a fire in my gut. Just further confirms in my head whenever i think about upgrading her cartier to a santos, or getting her a women's tudor that she is 100% not fit to take care of either item so i'll stick to nice shoes for gifts.
I'll upload pics of the bluesie later cause i got a few wrist shots. To be fair, her dad treats his watches like **** too. Crown wasn't even screwed in all the way, tons of scratches already on the yellow gold. Having legitimate "fuk you money" has that effect on people i guess. Man looked me dead in the eyes with a straight face and said "yeah, i used to hate rolex but i've grown to love them. not to mention they're pretty cheap for watches". I was like…
At first I was like what trashy women? Then I remembered, that tatted up lebanese-french Parisian I was messing with pre-rona. lawd… i miss that one.
Looks like a fun piece
You make fun of me for my short stubby fingers. I'm gonna make fun of you for taking wrist shots looking like you got Cerebral Palsy lol. I'll give you a pass though because it's still better than when guys take pics looking like they're making the strongest clenched fist of all time.
IN4 mexican sunset wrist shots
Lmao. Fed. I didn’t realize I had my fingers at that angle.
And as said above. You’ll get over the scratches. They give it character. My AK has basically a “brushed” finish on the outward by
face of the clasp now thanks to desk jockeying.
No sunset wrists shots yet. But I’m playing with the pano and various chit on this 12 pro max. Not sure how to get the img links on my imgur pics through the app. Mainly cause I might be buzzed.
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12-15-2020, 09:05 AM
#7034
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
Yesss. The French chick.
Lmao. Fed. I didn’t realize I had my fingers at that angle.
And as said above. You’ll get over the scratches. They give it character. My AK has basically a “brushed” finish on the outward by
face of the clasp now thanks to desk jockeying.
No sunset wrists shots yet. But I’m playing with the pano and various chit on this 12 pro max. Not sure how to get the img links on my imgur pics through the app. Mainly cause I might be buzzed.
Lmao. Fed. I didn’t realize I had my fingers at that angle.
And as said above. You’ll get over the scratches. They give it character. My AK has basically a “brushed” finish on the outward by
face of the clasp now thanks to desk jockeying.
No sunset wrists shots yet. But I’m playing with the pano and various chit on this 12 pro max. Not sure how to get the img links on my imgur pics through the app. Mainly cause I might be buzzed.
Nice, where's that at? I have the 12 pro and saw some pictures that people have taken and thought fuk I need to learn how to use these features. Still working that.
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12-15-2020, 04:09 PM
#7035
Originally Posted By BigRangs⏩
All inclusive some friends have an “in” at in Mexico. About 30 mins south of playa del Carmen.
Nice, where's that at? I have the 12 pro and saw some pictures that people have taken and thought fuk I need to learn how to use these features. Still working that.
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12-16-2020, 12:39 AM
#7036
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
I’m with you there. Scratches don’t bother me that much as long as they’re not huge gauges but I try and take care of my watches like I would anything else, no matter the value. It’s the same reason I park my car away from everyone else and walk a little further (although you still get people park right next to you).
I grew up on hand me down clothes, the lowest end of middle class, and the Rolex I purchased is probably 4 months wages of my mother’s salary. For all intents and purposes to me, it’s a Rolls Royce.
I don’t buy into the “Rolex is a tool watch” narrative either. I know that it USED to be. But you used to be able to walk into a AD and get a hulk at retail too. Rolex has become something different. If anything, Tudor is what Rolex was but I understand your overall point. It will just take a long time for me to get there mentally. Not sure if I even want to though (wearing 15k watches that casually)
I don’t buy into the “Rolex is a tool watch” narrative either. I know that it USED to be. But you used to be able to walk into a AD and get a hulk at retail too. Rolex has become something different. If anything, Tudor is what Rolex was but I understand your overall point. It will just take a long time for me to get there mentally. Not sure if I even want to though (wearing 15k watches that casually)
There’s definitely a couple of crowds, those who beat their watches around and enjoy seeing it scratched and well worn, and others who enjoy it looking pristine . Each to their own!
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12-16-2020, 04:03 AM
#7037
Originally Posted By Evad3⏩
I feel that. I might be more lax if I had one of the more “Spartan” all brushed-steel oyster bracelets like an OP or sub. But this jubilee bracelet too pretty fam lol
I’m with you there. Scratches don’t bother me that much as long as they’re not huge gauges but I try and take care of my watches like I would anything else, no matter the value. It’s the same reason I park my car away from everyone else and walk a little further (although you still get people park right next to you).
There’s definitely a couple of crowds, those who beat their watches around and enjoy seeing it scratched and well worn, and others who enjoy it looking pristine . Each to their own!
There’s definitely a couple of crowds, those who beat their watches around and enjoy seeing it scratched and well worn, and others who enjoy it looking pristine . Each to their own!
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12-16-2020, 06:08 AM
#7038
Better shot with less potato hands. Apparently you can’t get the bbcode links in the app. And when I get on mobile it won’t let me log in.
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12-16-2020, 07:42 AM
#7039
I was up drunk last night looking at watches. And part of me thought it would be cool to start a DJ41 collection. Maybe 3 tops but i was really liking the rosegold-chocolate dial, and the rhodium or black dials on the stainless steel variants.
The only steel sports I like are the BLNR, skydweller, and my new grail 126715. The BLNR i'll likely get at retail sometime next year. But i'd have to have 100k spend with an AD to even have a shot at the blue sky dweller at retail so i'm not even considering that as a possible purchase.
if i'm honest, the grey market price for the blue sky dweller isn't that bad at all. I've seen them for $24k which is what I'd expect for a Rolex GMT/Annual Calendar in the first place. What I might end up doing is getting my BLNR in 2021. Then for my midlife crisis piece, rather than going for the 126715, I could just purchase the blue dial SkyDweller on the grey market. It's the only piece they make where i think the msrp is actually undervalued, and I'd take a blue dial SkyDweller for $24k over a blue AP Royal Oak for $21k any day of the week.
The only steel sports I like are the BLNR, skydweller, and my new grail 126715. The BLNR i'll likely get at retail sometime next year. But i'd have to have 100k spend with an AD to even have a shot at the blue sky dweller at retail so i'm not even considering that as a possible purchase.
if i'm honest, the grey market price for the blue sky dweller isn't that bad at all. I've seen them for $24k which is what I'd expect for a Rolex GMT/Annual Calendar in the first place. What I might end up doing is getting my BLNR in 2021. Then for my midlife crisis piece, rather than going for the 126715, I could just purchase the blue dial SkyDweller on the grey market. It's the only piece they make where i think the msrp is actually undervalued, and I'd take a blue dial SkyDweller for $24k over a blue AP Royal Oak for $21k any day of the week.
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
much better shot. looks sweet as fuk. mirin coalman background.
Better shot with less potato hands. Apparently you can’t get the bbcode links in the app. And when I get on mobile it won’t let me log in.
https://imgur.com/a/7aCrXL9
https://imgur.com/a/7aCrXL9
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12-16-2020, 02:29 PM
#7040
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
I was up drunk last night looking at watches. And part of me thought it would be cool to start a DJ41 collection. Maybe 3 tops but i was really liking the rosegold-chocolate dial, and the rhodium or black dials on the stainless steel variants.
The only steel sports I like are the BLNR, skydweller, and my new grail 126715. The BLNR i'll likely get at retail sometime next year. But i'd have to have 100k spend with an AD to even have a shot at the blue sky dweller at retail so i'm not even considering that as a possible purchase.
if i'm honest, the grey market price for the blue sky dweller isn't that bad at all. I've seen them for $24k which is what I'd expect for a Rolex GMT/Annual Calendar in the first place. What I might end up doing is getting my BLNR in 2021. Then for my midlife crisis piece, rather than going for the 126715, I could just purchase the blue dial SkyDweller on the grey market. It's the only piece they make where i think the msrp is actually undervalued, and I'd take a blue dial SkyDweller for $24k over a blue AP Royal Oak for $21k any day of the week.
much better shot. looks sweet as fuk. mirin coalman background.
The only steel sports I like are the BLNR, skydweller, and my new grail 126715. The BLNR i'll likely get at retail sometime next year. But i'd have to have 100k spend with an AD to even have a shot at the blue sky dweller at retail so i'm not even considering that as a possible purchase.
if i'm honest, the grey market price for the blue sky dweller isn't that bad at all. I've seen them for $24k which is what I'd expect for a Rolex GMT/Annual Calendar in the first place. What I might end up doing is getting my BLNR in 2021. Then for my midlife crisis piece, rather than going for the 126715, I could just purchase the blue dial SkyDweller on the grey market. It's the only piece they make where i think the msrp is actually undervalued, and I'd take a blue dial SkyDweller for $24k over a blue AP Royal Oak for $21k any day of the week.
much better shot. looks sweet as fuk. mirin coalman background.
I will soon be on BBC MWC time in this sun at the rate I’m going.
I thought something similar too about the BLNR and a royal oak. I just kept hearing how the RO was such a much more “fragile” watch in general with respect to scratches and water resistance. Yes, it’s only ever going in a pool anyway but still. I also wonder if it’s people whining about scratching their 20k watch. But I also don’t feel like buying the premiums in to get a RO at a boutique that is 600 miles away. Unless I can actually walk in and get a 41mm blue RO for retail.
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12-16-2020, 03:12 PM
#7041
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
Maybe bigrangz can chime in but I actually have no clue what it's like trying to get a royal oak at retail, let alone the coveted blue dial. All I know is that the one AP-AD in my city was completely void of them outside of a higher end $55,000 offshore pice. Despite being gigantic and running the length of the store, the AP case was entirely empty except for 2 models. Made some Rolex AD's I've seen look fully stocked.
I will soon be on BBC MWC time in this sun at the rate I’m going.
I thought something similar too about the BLNR and a royal oak. I just kept hearing how the RO was such a much more “fragile” watch in general with respect to scratches and water resistance. Yes, it’s only ever going in a pool anyway but still. I also wonder if it’s people whining about scratching their 20k watch. But I also don’t feel like buying the premiums in to get a RO at a boutique that is 600 miles away. Unless I can actually walk in and get a 41mm blue RO for retail.
I thought something similar too about the BLNR and a royal oak. I just kept hearing how the RO was such a much more “fragile” watch in general with respect to scratches and water resistance. Yes, it’s only ever going in a pool anyway but still. I also wonder if it’s people whining about scratching their 20k watch. But I also don’t feel like buying the premiums in to get a RO at a boutique that is 600 miles away. Unless I can actually walk in and get a 41mm blue RO for retail.
If the royal oak is anywhere near as "pretty" as the jubilee dj41 i would never put myself in a position to scratch it anyway. I really need a <41mm beater watch. Green dial aqua terra might be just what the doctor ordered.
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12-16-2020, 04:33 PM
#7042
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
Maybe bigrangz can chime in but I actually have no clue what it's like trying to get a royal oak at retail, let alone the coveted blue dial. All I know is that the one AP-AD in my city was completely void of them outside of a higher end $55,000 offshore pice. Despite being gigantic and running the length of the store, the AP case was entirely empty except for 2 models. Made some Rolex AD's I've seen look fully stocked.
If the royal oak is anywhere near as "pretty" as the jubilee dj41 i would never put myself in a position to scratch it anyway. I really need a <41mm beater watch. Green dial aqua terra might be just what the doctor ordered.
If the royal oak is anywhere near as "pretty" as the jubilee dj41 i would never put myself in a position to scratch it anyway. I really need a <41mm beater watch. Green dial aqua terra might be just what the doctor ordered.
I don't have much experience with AP these days as I did when they were easy to get at a discount, but any inquiry these days for a SS RO is basically the same as a SS Rolex. I went to an AP AD months (a year?) ago and they had two fukin watches in stock, one full gold and one ugly as fuk IIRC.
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12-18-2020, 05:44 AM
#7043
Originally Posted By BigRangs⏩
The watch market is insane right now. Can't even get a DD40 at the AD anymore.
I don't have much experience with AP these days as I did when they were easy to get at a discount, but any inquiry these days for a SS RO is basically the same as a SS Rolex. I went to an AP AD months (a year?) ago and they had two fukin watches in stock, one full gold and one ugly as fuk IIRC.
12-18-2020, 05:50 AM
#7044
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12-18-2020, 06:09 AM
#7045
Originally Posted By Trudope⏩
They had a yellow gold DD40 when I visited my AD a few weeks back. Good lord that bitch was heavy. It came from the main Rolex dealer in NYC and it was “with” a green sub.
The watch market is insane right now. Can't even get a DD40 at the AD anymore.
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12-18-2020, 07:43 AM
#7046
Originally Posted By Trudope⏩
The watch market is insane right now. Can't even get a DD40 at the AD anymore.
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
I think DD40s are like DJ41s now. They may not be sitting out in the case for you to walk out with instantly, but I feel like most ADs can get you the config you want in 3 months or less, as opposed to laughing in your face as if you were asking for a Daytona with no history.
They had a yellow gold DD40 when I visited my AD a few weeks back. Good lord that bitch was heavy. It came from the main Rolex dealer in NYC and it was “with” a green sub.
When I picked up my DJ, there were 3 or 4 DD40s in the cases but they were the higher end more exotic stuff. One was a meteorite dial. For my brand of style i'm starting to feel like i'm more drawn to the DJs and DDs. I love the fluted-roman numerals on the DD40, as opposed to the traditional romannumerals on the DJ. I didn't think I could ever like roman numerals more than the more minimalistic stick dial but these are absolutely mint.
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12-18-2020, 07:59 AM
#7047
this is the one i'm on the hunt for.. a year ago these were just sitting on the shelves.
12-18-2020, 08:21 AM
#7048
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
Did you notice that every other "Roman numeral'" on the dial is actually just a stick? Someone mentioned it to me and I was like how the hell did I not see that?
I think DD40s are like DJ41s now. They may not be sitting out in the case for you to walk out with instantly, but I feel like most ADs can get you the config you want in 3 months or less, as opposed to laughing in your face as if you were asking for a Daytona with no history.
When I picked up my DJ, there were 3 or 4 DD40s in the cases but they were the higher end more exotic stuff. One was a meteorite dial. For my brand of style i'm starting to feel like i'm more drawn to the DJs and DDs. I love the fluted-roman numerals on the DD40, as opposed to the traditional romannumerals on the DJ. I didn't think I could ever like roman numerals more than the more minimalistic stick dial but these are absolutely mint.
When I picked up my DJ, there were 3 or 4 DD40s in the cases but they were the higher end more exotic stuff. One was a meteorite dial. For my brand of style i'm starting to feel like i'm more drawn to the DJs and DDs. I love the fluted-roman numerals on the DD40, as opposed to the traditional romannumerals on the DJ. I didn't think I could ever like roman numerals more than the more minimalistic stick dial but these are absolutely mint.
Originally Posted By Trudope⏩ 
this is the one i'm on the hunt for.. a year ago these were just sitting on the shelves.
My friend was offered that one, but went with YG/champagne. That RG and the WG with the same dial might be my two favorites, but can't really fault him for going with the classic.
this is the one i'm on the hunt for.. a year ago these were just sitting on the shelves.
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12-18-2020, 08:24 AM
#7049
Originally Posted By Trudope⏩ 
this is the one i'm on the hunt for.. a year ago these were just sitting on the shelves.
When I was developing my newfound boner for everose, I thought this would be my midlife crisis piece for like 2 days. Then I stopped in my AD to pick up the replacement band for my Tudor.
this is the one i'm on the hunt for.. a year ago these were just sitting on the shelves.
I started speaking to the SA about my new interest in that very piece but I had never seen the dial in person. He showed me a smaller oyster perpetual that had the same green dial color. That pretty much killed my interest. In some shots i saw online, the green looked darker and more subdued but in person it seemed a touch too "playful" if that makes sense? The pairing with the everose probably puts an entirely different spin on it though.
If i were to ever get one, i imagine I would want one of the dials unique to daydates like the "quadrant motif" or the "stripe motif".
Nevermind, just realized the motif dials are only available with stick numerals. Yeah, i need to spend a lot more time discovering DDs in person.
Edit: Quadrant does come with romans, but stripe doesn't? I don't fuking know
Originally Posted By BigRangs⏩
I didn't actually. Makes sense, the dial would likely look cluttered as fuk. And now that i'm looking at them, that might be the precise reason why i hate the roman numerals on the DJ41s because they don't alternate like that and it looks a mess to me.
Did you notice that every other "Roman numeral'" on the dial is actually just a stick? Someone mentioned it to me and I was like how the hell did I not see that?
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12-18-2020, 08:31 AM
#7050
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩ 
Fuark that's hnnngh.
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