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05-19-2021, 05:27 AM
#7981
Originally Posted By Unstumpable⏩
Same colorway as the pics in the article you posted. It is actually the only colorway themed for the Olympics. I love it cause it's very versatile, I was originally going to get the blue face on the blue strap, but it was too much, this white face/ blue bezel on the blue strap is going to look amazing, I'm going to order the strap this week.
Nice.
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I really like this one. What color way did you go with? In for pics later
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I really like this one. What color way did you go with? In for pics later
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05-19-2021, 05:31 AM
#7982
Originally Posted By Gringo12⏩
Look back a few pages m8.
Whys nobody here talk about the omega seamaster AT World timer? Saw one for sale on chrono for 9k aud which seems cheap as fck for so much watch
Originally Posted By iabs⏩
Used to think the same think about a speedy….then i put one on.
This.
Although have never seen the aesthetic appeal to the speed master, ugly watch imho. I'd buy an elegant constellation before a speed master.
I bought the seamaster tokyo 2020 a week ago, I'll post some pics this weekend when I have some free time.
Although have never seen the aesthetic appeal to the speed master, ugly watch imho. I'd buy an elegant constellation before a speed master.
I bought the seamaster tokyo 2020 a week ago, I'll post some pics this weekend when I have some free time.
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05-19-2021, 05:33 AM
#7983
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
So, you bought a watch because it was "respectable" in the eyes of others, not because you actually liked it? That may come across as being a try hard.
That's just preferences. I was never in love with the speedy like so many, but I did think it was a respectable watch especially after the bracelet updates. The seamaster for me always looked "porky" for the lack of a better word.
The seamaster is far far from "porky", the submariner IS porky as fuk. The seamaster wears a lot smaller than a 42mm watch. I have a tiny ass wrist and it looks perfect on me.
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05-19-2021, 05:58 AM
#7984
Originally Posted By iabs⏩
I tend to agree on the seamaster. But i dont think the chunkiness or portliness is about literal size, but more how the dial/bezel look in combo. It just makes it look….bulbous?
So, you bought a watch because it was "respectable" in the eyes of others, not because you actually liked it? That may come across as being a try hard.
The seamaster is far far from "porky", the submariner IS porky as fuk. The seamaster wears a lot smaller than a 42mm watch. I have a tiny ass wrist and it looks perfect on me.
The seamaster is far far from "porky", the submariner IS porky as fuk. The seamaster wears a lot smaller than a 42mm watch. I have a tiny ass wrist and it looks perfect on me.
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05-19-2021, 06:57 AM
#7985
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
That's just preferences. I was never in love with the speedy like so many, but I did think it was a respectable watch especially after the bracelet updates. The seamaster for me always looked "porky" for the lack of a better word.
Originally Posted By iabs⏩
Did you perhaps get triggered that I perceive the seamaster to be porky, and respond emotionally? I ask because I reread what I posted and I can't find even the slightest insinuation that I:
So, you bought a watch because it was "respectable" in the eyes of others
, not because you actually liked it? That may come across as being a try hard.
The seamaster is far far from "porky", the submariner IS porky as fuk. The seamaster wears a lot smaller than a 42mm watch. I have a tiny ass wrist and it looks perfect on me.
The seamaster is far far from "porky", the submariner IS porky as fuk. The seamaster wears a lot smaller than a 42mm watch. I have a tiny ass wrist and it looks perfect on me.
A) Purchased the speedmaster at all
B) Thought it "respectable in the eyes of others"
C) Did A because B
Literally said " I did think it was a respectable watch". Complete knee jerk fabricated assumption mane.
Originally Posted By Gringo12⏩
Whys nobody here talk about the omega seamaster AT World timer? Saw one for sale on chrono for 9k aud which seems cheap as fck for so much watch
One of dozens of watches that have ton of bang for buck, but no one wants to really own because they know deep down they're going to spend 8k - 10k on it, and no one in public will recognize it. Awesome piece though.
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
My thoughts exactly.
I tend to agree on the seamaster. But i dont think the chunkiness or portliness is about literal size,
but more how the dial/bezel look in combo. It just makes it look….bulbous?
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05-19-2021, 07:41 AM
#7986
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
I’ve seen people go so far as to try and match the exact nato strap color from Goldfinger. Lmao. I’m pretty convinced that if it’s a Rolex, and it came with a bracelet, it should stay on the bracelet most (if not all) of the time. Rolex makes them too well to swap them out. Thats coming from a guy who almost exclusively wears leather straps. I posted a pic of a DJ that I once put on leather while taking douchey double up pics. It did nothing for me. The jubilee was the way to go on that model.
I'm going to ignore my disdain for people buying "birth year rolexes", as i've always thought the cringe/corny level is too close to the
"ThIs iS tHe wAtcH JaMez B0nd woRE" guys.
Obviously, models that come in leather or rubber straps originally are excluded from this. I’ll include one more exception as well-when you are trying to tone down a two tone watch, and can match the dial with rubber.
05-19-2021, 07:43 AM
#7987
Originally Posted By Adam16121⏩
Exp1 on a nato looks hnnnnnng tho…
I’ve seen people go so far as to try and match the exact nato strap color from Goldfinger. Lmao. I’m pretty convinced that if it’s a Rolex, and it came with a bracelet, it should stay on the bracelet most (if not all) of the time. Rolex makes them too well to swap them out. Thats coming from a guy who almost exclusively wears leather straps. I posted a pic of a DJ that I once put on leather while taking douchey double up pics. It did nothing for me. The jubilee was the way to go on that model.
Obviously, models that come in leather or rubber straps originally are excluded from this. I’ll include one more exception as well-when you are trying to tone down a two tone watch, and can match the dial rubber.
Obviously, models that come in leather or rubber straps originally are excluded from this. I’ll include one more exception as well-when you are trying to tone down a two tone watch, and can match the dial rubber.
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05-19-2021, 07:48 AM
#7988
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
I’ll make an exception for that one too, since it’s really hard to screw up that watch. Size/elegance/simplicity combo is fantastic. I prefer it to the Exp 2 tbh.
Exp1 on a nato looks hnnnnnng tho…
05-19-2021, 08:19 AM
#7989
Originally Posted By Adam16121⏩
I mean the modern ones, absolutely. But another reason i don't get the birth year datejust thing is because they're made like schit compared to modern datejusts. The gold is usually 14k rather than the 18k they use now, plus I'm pretty sure the jubilee bracelets back then are hollow bullschit that bend with time.
I’ve seen people go so far as to try and match the exact nato strap color from Goldfinger. Lmao.
I’m pretty convinced that if it’s a Rolex, and it came with a bracelet, it should stay on the bracelet most (if not all) of the time. Rolex makes them too well to swap them out
. Thats coming from a guy who almost exclusively wears leather straps.
"But this was the rolex that was released when I was born" Yeah, and it's garbage compared to what you can buy now.
I 100% get the charm of many vintage watches, but rolex isn't the brand I'd look to for said charm. You're owning a poverty version of a Rolex, and still paying a Rolex markup relative to other brands with solid vintage offerings (JLC, Omega, Longines). Which reminds me, if there's a vintage flex to be had it's Longines because once upon a time they were legit.
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05-19-2021, 08:24 AM
#7990
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
Understood and thank you. I'm a watch guy, from afar……I enjoy the looks, the prestige, quality, and the craftsmanship. The birth year is to make it special with a story, if I get a Rolex brand new then ok its a brand new Rolex. If its a birth year, it would be a great story piece and when my son graduates give him a birth year matching model as well. I have nothing really but life insurance to pass to him and would like to start with some heirlooms. I have owned a few watches, nothing impressive but they looked good to me. If I go into spending thousands I want it to be my way or no way.
My concern is the bolded. If you're not a bonafide watch person, I recommend starting off buying something cheapish you could get most of your money back on if you do decide to sell. Omega Aqua Terra is a great choice here if you buy grey. Wear it for a year and see if you even enjoy wearing watches, because you're going to add grey hairs to your head trying to navigate the schitshow that is the vintage rolex market just to find out you may not even wear the damn thing. My humble two pennies, but do whatever the fuk you want mang.
Eventually after my purchase there are a few other Rolex models and other brand models I would be looking at to purchase.
05-19-2021, 09:18 AM
#7991
Originally Posted By JPF82⏩
Understood and thank you. I'm a watch guy, from afar……I enjoy the looks, the prestige, quality, and the craftsmanship. The birth year is to make it special with a story, if I get a Rolex brand new then ok its a brand new Rolex. If its a birth year, it would be a great story piece and when my son graduates give him a birth year matching model as well. I have nothing really but life insurance to pass to him and would like to start with some heirlooms. I have owned a few watches, nothing impressive but they looked good to me. If I go into spending thousands I want it to be my way or no way.
Eventually after my purchase there are a few other Rolex models and other brand models I would be looking at to purchase.
Eventually after my purchase there are a few other Rolex models and other brand models I would be looking at to purchase.
My rants are just that, rants. Not meant to be taken personally at all mane. Hope you get something you're proud of and love that you can pass down.
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05-19-2021, 09:35 AM
#7992
Originally Posted By Adam16121⏩
The Polar is really starting to grow on me lately for some reason.
I’ll make an exception for that one too, since it’s really hard to screw up that watch. Size/elegance/simplicity combo is fantastic. I prefer it to the Exp 2 tbh.
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05-19-2021, 10:56 AM
#7993
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
Same. I even like the black with the orange second hand. But shame we'll never be able to get one at retail.
The Polar is really starting to grow on me lately for some reason.
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05-19-2021, 10:59 AM
#7994
Originally Posted By Unstumpable⏩
Anything retail is just a pipe dream now for me.
Same. I even like the black with the orange second hand. But shame we'll never be able to get one at retail.
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05-19-2021, 12:11 PM
#7995
Originally Posted By JPF82⏩
Don't you think your kid would rather have a watch that you bought, wore and enjoyed, rather than some watch that you bought just because it happened to be possibly made during a certain year? I'd want a watch from my dad that I associated with him, not just some old watch I ended up with one day.
Understood and thank you. I'm a watch guy, from afar……I enjoy the looks, the prestige, quality, and the craftsmanship. The birth year is to make it special with a story, if I get a Rolex brand new then ok its a brand new Rolex. If its a birth year, it would be a great story piece and when my son graduates give him a birth year matching model as well. I have nothing really but life insurance to pass to him and would like to start with some heirlooms. I have owned a few watches, nothing impressive but they looked good to me. If I go into spending thousands I want it to be my way or no way.
Eventually after my purchase there are a few other Rolex models and other brand models I would be looking at to purchase.
Eventually after my purchase there are a few other Rolex models and other brand models I would be looking at to purchase.
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05-19-2021, 03:56 PM
#7996
Originally Posted By BigRangs⏩
Very valid point and defiantly something to mull over…….I appreciate that.
Don't you think your kid would rather have a watch that you bought, wore and enjoyed, rather than some watch that you bought just because it happened to be possibly made during a certain year? I'd want a watch from my dad that I associated with him, not just some old watch I ended up with one day.
05-19-2021, 06:50 PM
#7997
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
My bad, I misread what you posted. No excuses, but I was on my way out to work and did a quick read/post before heading out the door.
Did you perhaps get triggered that I perceive the seamaster to be porky, and respond emotionally? I ask because I reread what I posted and I can't find even the slightest insinuation that I:
A) Purchased the speedmaster at all
B) Thought it "respectable in the eyes of others"
C) Did A because B
Literally said " I did think it was a respectable watch". Complete knee jerk fabricated assumption mane.
A) Purchased the speedmaster at all
B) Thought it "respectable in the eyes of others"
C) Did A because B
Literally said " I did think it was a respectable watch". Complete knee jerk fabricated assumption mane.
But, yeah the speed master has never done anything for me. And the sea master wears super small.
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05-20-2021, 08:13 AM
#7998
Originally Posted By iabs⏩
Like i mentioned, i thought the same thing. Even made fun of the "penor" shape at 12. As soon as i put one on the first day i moved back and visited the new local AD i went "im going to end up with one of these."
My bad, I misread what you posted. No excuses, but I was on my way out to work and did a quick read/post before heading out the door.
But, yeah the speed master has never done anything for me. And the sea master wears super small.
But, yeah the speed master has never done anything for me. And the sea master wears super small.
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05-20-2021, 04:57 PM
#7999
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
I've wore one just to see if it was maybe the pictures/ vids distorting my perception and nope. Doesn't do anything for me.
Like i mentioned, i thought the same thing. Even made fun of the "penor" shape at 12. As soon as i put one on the first day i moved back and visited the new local AD i went "im going to end up with one of these."
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05-20-2021, 05:15 PM
#8000
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
what has been seen….
Like i mentioned, i thought the same thing.
Even made fun of the "penor" shape at 12
. As soon as i put one on the first day i moved back and visited the new local AD i went "im going to end up with one of these."
welp, there goes any chance of me picking one up lol. ded fkn srs.
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05-21-2021, 12:01 AM
#8001
Penor shape? What are you guys talking about. Lol can anyone post a photo.
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05-21-2021, 04:23 AM
#8002
Originally Posted By chino3⏩
In person, it doesnt show like in pics…given the actual size. (lol?)
what has been seen….
welp, there goes any chance of me picking one up lol. ded fkn srs.
welp, there goes any chance of me picking one up lol. ded fkn srs.
Originally Posted By jaimeruiz99⏩
Go look at the speedmaster with the second hand not at noon….and look at the marking at noon…
Penor shape? What are you guys talking about. Lol can anyone post a photo.
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05-21-2021, 04:49 AM
#8003
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
Firstly, just lol.
In person, it doesnt show like in pics…given the actual size. (lol?)
Secondly, this is exactly the same thing as Tudor and the faux-rivets. I was one of those people talking schit about them, but when I tried on the Tudor Chrono, literally didn't even know they were there.
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05-21-2021, 05:42 AM
#8004
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
Lmao
Go look at the speedmaster with the second hand not at noon….and look at the marking at noon…
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05-21-2021, 08:02 AM
#8005
ITT i have ruined the speedy for bruhs not comfy with their sexuality.
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05-21-2021, 08:06 AM
#8006
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
I'm going with my boy to try on some watches tomorrow…he's looking to buy I believe. He's also hard up on a speedy, so I'll be sure to point that out lol
ITT i have ruined the speedy for bruhs not comfy with their sexuality.
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05-21-2021, 09:00 AM
#8007
Originally Posted By ChknFrydMFer⏩
If he buys one he better ask for a discount. But speedy's can be ones that certain dealers dont discount sometimes given their popularity.
I'm going with my boy to try on some watches tomorrow…he's looking to buy I believe. He's also hard up on a speedy, so I'll be sure to point that out lol
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05-22-2021, 11:58 AM
#8008
Originally Posted By Unstumpable⏩
Here it is boyo.
Nice.
https://monochrome-watches.com/intro...2004001-price/
I really like this one. What color way did you go with? In for pics later. Might have to get me one of those. The 300m divers have really grown on me. But also would like an explorer 2. Decisions decisions.
https://monochrome-watches.com/intro...2004001-price/
I really like this one. What color way did you go with? In for pics later. Might have to get me one of those. The 300m divers have really grown on me. But also would like an explorer 2. Decisions decisions.
Looks better irl, on my way to get the blue rubber strap now, hopefully they have it in stock at the AD I'm visiting.
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05-23-2021, 05:28 AM
#8009
I swear in person it doesnt look like a dink and balls as much.
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05-23-2021, 11:28 AM
#8010
Originally Posted By ChknFrydMFer⏩
Nix the Speedmaster…wasn't feeling it. He ended up going with this Grand Seiko. Beautiful
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