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03-04-2021, 06:04 AM
#7531
Originally Posted By Gringo12⏩
the grand seiko snowflake looks really nice I think
That grand seiko is so hngggg. I like the bronze IWC too
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03-04-2021, 06:07 AM
#7532
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
Yup, that's why we keep beaters in the rotation. I would happily take a $4500 Omega AT on vacation and scratch up the bracelet and bezel on desks, tables, pools whatever and give zero fuks.
This.
However, i will say im not a big fan of the polished center links. I wear my watches with zero fukks, and they would just get destroyed i think on my desk.
However, i will say im not a big fan of the polished center links. I wear my watches with zero fukks, and they would just get destroyed i think on my desk.
I would NOT be doing that with $40,000+ precious metal piece. Those are strictly for "going out". A thickass hamilton case on strap visually nicer than a president is jokes.
Originally Posted By SouthDakotaBrah⏩
i love how in the video he goes "I don't wanna be cliche and ask for the snowflake". I've literally never
ever
seen a grand seiko in the wild lol.
the grand seiko snowflake looks really nice I think
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
Edit: also wanted to reply to this. The blnr was my must haz as well, but the longer i wore this DJ it went from very like to a potential love. The only thing missing, is the exact configuration i want (which is the SS with blue dial).
The DJ i'm just meh about, and in all reality would save the money and go elsewhere. The BLNR *is* something i will eventually have. Period. Now that the AD is out of the question and it will be grey for me, the DJ is much harder to justify if im "meh" about it. Even though the blue stick/fluted/jubilee sells for barely above MSRP + tax.
Realizing then the black/white SDs sold for trivial premiums over msrp+tax price… made me realize getting one is a very real possibility. That essentially killed my pursuit for the BLNR, because the DJ would give me my jubilee/blue dial fix and sky dweller would give me my GMT fix. The only way i would get a gmt now is when i am in fact ready to drop 40k on the 126715
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03-04-2021, 07:16 AM
#7533
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
Yup, that's why we keep beaters in the rotation. I would happily take a $4500 Omega AT on vacation and scratch up the bracelet and bezel on desks, tables, pools whatever and give zero fuks.
I would NOT be doing that with $40,000+ precious metal piece. Those are strictly for "going out". A thickass hamilton case on strap visually nicer than a president is jokes.
i love how in the video he goes "I don't wanna be cliche and ask for the snowflake". I've literally never ever seen a grand seiko in the wild lol.
Edit: also wanted to reply to this. The blnr was my must haz as well, but the longer i wore this DJ it went from very like to a potential love. The only thing missing, is the exact configuration i want (which is the SS with blue dial).
Realizing then the black/white SDs sold for trivial premiums over msrp+tax price… made me realize getting one is a very real possibility. That essentially killed my pursuit for the BLNR, because the DJ would give me my jubilee/blue dial fix and sky dweller would give me my GMT fix. The only way i would get a gmt now is when i am in fact ready to drop 40k on the 126715
I would NOT be doing that with $40,000+ precious metal piece. Those are strictly for "going out". A thickass hamilton case on strap visually nicer than a president is jokes.
i love how in the video he goes "I don't wanna be cliche and ask for the snowflake". I've literally never ever seen a grand seiko in the wild lol.
Edit: also wanted to reply to this. The blnr was my must haz as well, but the longer i wore this DJ it went from very like to a potential love. The only thing missing, is the exact configuration i want (which is the SS with blue dial).
Realizing then the black/white SDs sold for trivial premiums over msrp+tax price… made me realize getting one is a very real possibility. That essentially killed my pursuit for the BLNR, because the DJ would give me my jubilee/blue dial fix and sky dweller would give me my GMT fix. The only way i would get a gmt now is when i am in fact ready to drop 40k on the 126715
Yup on all accounts. When i looked, the blue combo for a DJ i was looking at was at barely any premium. And it used to be in the 12-13k range. I've had the exact combo on wrist, except it was chocolate (i think) dial. And absolutely loved the "Feel" of it. I'd love to get the BLNR on the wrist just to see. If there's one thing i've learned, it's that seeing things in person is drastically different than pics online.
And yes….that all rose gold GMT….fuark. It's the "right" gold for me that isnt white.
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03-04-2021, 01:45 PM
#7534
Originally Posted By Gringo12⏩
The ball is actually really nice. I like the seconds hand and the lume is insane on the balls. The tissot looked like a fun watch. I think he ****ed up getting 5 watches though. Lettuce be real tea, you’ll end up only wearing 1 or 2 and the others will eventually fall out of rotation
That grand seiko is so hngggg. I like the bronze IWC too
What would you guys get for $30k?
I’d go with a blnr and a blue dial dj36 fluted on jubilee
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03-04-2021, 01:54 PM
#7535
Originally Posted By homers54321⏩
literally a females watch
I’d go with a blnr and a blue dial dj
36
fluted on jubilee
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03-04-2021, 02:44 PM
#7536
Originally Posted By chino3⏩
Just because they call it a ladies watch doesn't mean it is. If you have a dj41 and they call it a ladies watch 10 years from now, would you still wear it?
literally a females watch
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03-04-2021, 02:48 PM
#7537
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
I have a Submariner and Yachtmaster. I don’t hate Rolex. You can criticize the brand without trolling them. You can’t even get a new Rolex in the store right now, prices are all inflated like crazy, and recent releases have been pretty dull. Polished center links just look like **** whether scratched or not, brushed always looks better
I prided myself for being the resident rolex hater when i joined this thread (particularly toward people who blindly pursue the submariner), but you and lowkicker have launched a full on troll campaign.
I love grand seikos in photos, just something about the case designs that rub me the wrong way when on wrist. I also don't like the ones with titanium bracelets as the lightness makes it "feel cheap". I know thats stupid but a real gripe of mine.
I love grand seikos in photos, just something about the case designs that rub me the wrong way when on wrist. I also don't like the ones with titanium bracelets as the lightness makes it "feel cheap". I know thats stupid but a real gripe of mine.
03-04-2021, 03:38 PM
#7538
Originally Posted By homers54321⏩
Cope.
Just because they call it a ladies watch doesn't mean it is. If you have a dj41 and they call it a ladies watch 10 years from now, would you still wear it?
Put one on, and if you don't think it wears like a woman's watch, you have legit twink status wrists. ded fkn srs
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03-04-2021, 03:44 PM
#7539
Originally Posted By SouthDakotaBrah⏩
can confirm. happy i got the watch when i did bc prices just keep climbing
I think the yellow gold day date is really nice, but I also like the rose gold day date with green face (srs):
03-04-2021, 03:48 PM
#7540
Originally Posted By Trudope⏩
hnnngh I think that's my favorite too. Absolute unit of a watch.
can confirm. happy i got the watch when i did bc prices just keep climbing
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03-04-2021, 03:58 PM
#7541
Originally Posted By chino3⏩
I do have small wrists. I’m not gonna not buy a dj36 just because rolex decides it’s now a ladies watch
Cope.
Put one on, and if you don't think it wears like a woman's watch, you have legit twink status wrists. ded fkn srs
Put one on, and if you don't think it wears like a woman's watch, you have legit twink status wrists. ded fkn srs
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03-04-2021, 04:17 PM
#7542
Originally Posted By chino3⏩
literally a females watch
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03-04-2021, 04:20 PM
#7543
Originally Posted By BigRangs⏩
Fuarkkkkk. I watched True Romance last night for the first time. Really enjoyed it.
That scene is intense.
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03-04-2021, 04:22 PM
#7544
Originally Posted By Harry362⏩
I have PCL on 2 (3 if you count OF clasp) and the scratches don't bother me one bit. It's one of those things that you really only pay attention to if you're looking for them. Regular daily wear and they look great. Brushed scratches up as well. Maybe I'll do a side by side when I have a chance.
I have a Submariner and Yachtmaster. I don’t hate Rolex. You can criticize the brand without trolling them. You can’t even get a new Rolex in the store right now, prices are all inflated like crazy, and recent releases have been pretty dull. Polished center links just look like **** whether scratched or not, brushed always looks better
Originally Posted By Trudope⏩
Fuaark m8, beautiful.
can confirm. happy i got the watch when i did bc prices just keep climbing
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03-04-2021, 04:34 PM
#7545
03-04-2021, 04:37 PM
#7546
Originally Posted By homers54321⏩
What's hilarious is that I honestly did not know that Rolex classifies it as a ladies watch. Holy chit lololololol. As you were, ma'am.
I do have small wrists. I’m not gonna not buy a dj36 just because rolex decides it’s now a ladies watch
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03-04-2021, 04:41 PM
#7547
Originally Posted By Trudope⏩
Been eyeing one since it came out, but it's a lot of money and I don't know how much wrist time it will get. It's imo the best looking DD right now. My friend was offered one and didn't want it, and I was really close to pulling the trigger. Probably should have since that was like a year ago and the prices are much higher now.
thanks bruh. think you stated you were eyeing one as well? have you talked to your ad?
yeah its a future classic for sure
yeah its a future classic for sure
Originally Posted By chino3⏩
They don't classify it as a lady's watch.
What's hilarious is that I honestly did not know that Rolex classifies it as a ladies watch. Holy chit lololololol. As you were, ma'am.
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03-04-2021, 04:42 PM
#7548
also don't get ppl thinking 36 is a ladies size… that was the standard size for men until like the 2000s
03-04-2021, 04:44 PM
#7549
Originally Posted By Trudope⏩
I'm guessing obesity has partially been a catalyst for this.
also don't get ppl thinking 36 is a ladies size… that was the standard size for men until like the 2000s
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03-04-2021, 04:45 PM
#7550
Originally Posted By BigRangs⏩
prices now are insane. EWC just listed a VC Overseas blue for 35k… They also have a Lange Datograph 1st gen (the Dufourgraph) incoming to be listed to 85k.. freckin passed on one for 45k in 2019. wondering if the bloodbath in the stock market continues it will have an impact on watch prices
Been eyeing one since it came out, but it's a lot of money and I don't know how much wrist time it will get. It's imo the best looking DD right now. My friend was offered one and didn't want it, and I was really close to pulling the trigger. Probably should have since that was like a year ago and the prices are much higher now.
03-04-2021, 04:49 PM
#7551
Originally Posted By BigRangs⏩
Just going off what that guy was saying. But I did just look up straps on Rubber B and they have 39 and lower as ladies. Also, just checked the rolex site, and the 36 is also in the womens section
They don't classify it as a lady's watch.
oof
Originally Posted By Trudope⏩
Just because something
was
the norm, doesn't mean it's
still
the norm or any less ridiculous now.
also don't get ppl thinking 36 is a ladies size… that was the standard size for men until like the 2000s
Look, I have smaller wrists, I tried on the dj36 and immediately took it off. Didn't even close the clasp. It somehow made my wrists look smaller lol. I tried on the 41 and knew instantly it was perfect. Trust me, I would have loved to have saved a couple g's going with the smaller version, but it looked silly.
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03-04-2021, 04:59 PM
#7552
Originally Posted By chino3⏩
My wrist is 6.75" and I wear 40mm no problem, but I sometimes find myself wondering ifI should go 36mm in a gold model. It wears incredibly well.
Just going off what that guy was saying. But I did just look up straps on Rubber B and they have 39 and lower as ladies. Also, just checked the rolex site, and the 36 is also in the womens section
oof
Just because something was the norm, doesn't mean it's still the norm or any less ridiculous now.
Look, I have smaller wrists, I tried on the dj36 and immediately took it off. Didn't even close the clasp. It somehow made my wrists look smaller lol. I tried on the 41 and knew instantly it was perfect. Trust me, I would have loved to have saved a couple g's going with the smaller version, but it looked silly.
oof
Just because something was the norm, doesn't mean it's still the norm or any less ridiculous now.
Look, I have smaller wrists, I tried on the dj36 and immediately took it off. Didn't even close the clasp. It somehow made my wrists look smaller lol. I tried on the 41 and knew instantly it was perfect. Trust me, I would have loved to have saved a couple g's going with the smaller version, but it looked silly.
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03-04-2021, 05:34 PM
#7553
Originally Posted By chino3⏩
What size is your wrist?
Just going off what that guy was saying. But I did just look up straps on Rubber B and they have 39 and lower as ladies. Also, just checked the rolex site, and the 36 is also in the womens section
oof
Just because something was the norm, doesn't mean it's still the norm or any less ridiculous now.
Look, I have smaller wrists, I tried on the dj36 and immediately took it off. Didn't even close the clasp. It somehow made my wrists look smaller lol. I tried on the 41 and knew instantly it was perfect. Trust me, I would have loved to have saved a couple g's going with the smaller version, but it looked silly.
oof
Just because something was the norm, doesn't mean it's still the norm or any less ridiculous now.
Look, I have smaller wrists, I tried on the dj36 and immediately took it off. Didn't even close the clasp. It somehow made my wrists look smaller lol. I tried on the 41 and knew instantly it was perfect. Trust me, I would have loved to have saved a couple g's going with the smaller version, but it looked silly.
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03-04-2021, 05:56 PM
#7554
Originally Posted By BigRangs⏩
Huge difference between 36 and 40 tho
My wrist is 6.75" and I wear 40mm no problem, but I sometimes find myself wondering ifI should go 36mm in a gold model. It wears incredibly well.
Originally Posted By homers54321⏩
6 7/10”. Poverty wrist genetics.
What size is your wrist?
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03-04-2021, 06:32 PM
#7555
I just learned that the dj41 is actually 39.5mm without the crown. It’s 41mm WITH the crown. What in the actual fuk rolex. It should be the dj39 or 40
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03-04-2021, 06:43 PM
#7556
Originally Posted By homers54321⏩
The crown itself is about 3mm, so that doesn't add up. But in general Rolex are off with their measurements, just like the 41mm Sub isn't actually 41mm. It's a fraction larger than the 40mm.
I just learned that the dj41 is actually 39.5mm without the crown. It’s 41mm WITH the crown. What in the actual fuk rolex. It should be the dj39 or 40
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03-05-2021, 05:53 AM
#7557
Originally Posted By homers54321⏩
This is why you shouldnt fret over 1mm or 2mm difference really. It's also how it "looks." I scoffed at a speedy at first because it was "42mm." Put one on the wrist and it wears like a 40. My theory is because the dial takes up most of the space on the wrist and you dont have a chunky case coming off the sides.
I just learned that the dj41 is actually 39.5mm without the crown. It’s 41mm WITH the crown. What in the actual fuk rolex. It should be the dj39 or 40
Originally Posted By BigRangs⏩
My little khaki field auto from Hamilton is….37 or 38? And wears great on my just shy of 7" wrist. And oddly enough, it has gotten the most random compliments out of everything i wear. Yes that includes rolex, omega, and longines.
My wrist is 6.75" and I wear 40mm no problem, but I sometimes find myself wondering ifI should go 36mm in a gold model. It wears incredibly well.
Originally Posted By chino3⏩
Just because something was the norm, doesn't mean it's still the norm or any less ridiculous now..
To be fair, this also works in reverse as well.
Just because something was the norm, doesn't mean it's still the norm or any less ridiculous now..
The increasing size trend is ridiculous in my opinion. And watches just become gawdy.
I'd take an old school 36mm DD or DJ anyday.
Originally Posted By Trudope⏩
This.
also don't get ppl thinking 36 is a ladies size… that was the standard size for men until like the 2000s
and that DD is absolute tits.
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03-05-2021, 06:13 AM
#7558
I probably have 15 different straps, bands, and bracelets for this LT and somehow I always fall back to the ugly olive green with PVD hardware lol
03-05-2021, 08:14 AM
#7559
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
I know the feeling. I thought the 43mm seadweller would just be ridiculous on the wrist. But it really isnt. Here it is compared to the 40mm sub.
This is why you shouldnt fret over 1mm or 2mm difference really. It's also how it "looks." I scoffed at a speedy at first because it was "42mm." Put one on the wrist and it wears like a 40. My theory is because the dial takes up most of the space on the wrist and you dont have a chunky case coming off the sides.
and while I love the 43mm I also love my 38.5mm Aqua Terra.
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03-05-2021, 08:39 AM
#7560
Originally Posted By homers54321⏩
What would you guys get for $30k?
I’d go with a blnr and a blue dial dj36 fluted on jubilee
Black dial skydweller and a JLC reverso
What would you guys get for $30k?
I’d go with a blnr and a blue dial dj36 fluted on jubilee
Originally Posted By Harry362⏩
Well then agree to disagree.
Polished center links just look like **** whether scratched or not, brushed always looks better
Originally Posted By Unstumpable⏩
I have to see this one in person i think. I saw the olive green dial on an OP and it didn't seem as cool as i thought it would. I think that has something to do with it lacking the contrast of the rose gold, since the OP only had the green dial against the silver casing.
hnnngh I think that's my favorite too. Absolute unit of a watch.
Originally Posted By sloop⏩
I think it makes the dial pop though, so it's actually pretty awesome.
I probably have 15 different straps, bands, and bracelets for this LT and somehow I always fall back to the ugly olive green with PVD hardware lol
Originally Posted By Unstumpable⏩
Very interesting, damn near looks smaller than the sub from that angle.
I know the feeling. I thought the 43mm seadweller would just be ridiculous on the wrist. But it really isnt. Here it is compared to the 40mm sub.
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