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10-30-2021, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted By SouthDakotaBrah⏩
I have a brand new in box wimbledon sitting in a junk drawer with full papers. Were you the guy who said you wanted to buy it in my CP? Don't know why I'm holding onto it but I am.
thinking about buying one of these at the end of the year (srs)
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10-30-2021, 08:25 PM
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the tiffany OP is hnnnnnng. if i could only have a 2 watch collection it would be the tiffany OP for daily and batman jubilee for occasions
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10-31-2021, 11:42 AM
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Thinking about a Tudor black bay to scratch the itch until I get the call from Rolex AD.
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11-01-2021, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted By shortys408⏩
no i wish, but my wife and i go every month
You live in south Florida?
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11-01-2021, 04:25 PM
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Got my wimbledon 41 in and am loving it brahs. I really like the combination of colors on this one. Just a clean looking watch all around (srs) this will make for a nice daily wearer alongside my bluesy
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11-02-2021, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted By EnforcerOTF⏩
That’s where I live. I won’t ever move.
no i wish, but my wife and i go every month
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11-02-2021, 11:35 AM
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11-02-2021, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted By SouthDakotaBrah⏩
Got my wimbledon 41 in and am loving it brahs. I really like the combination of colors on this one. Just a clean looking watch all around (srs) this will make for a nice daily wearer alongside my bluesy
looks good mayne
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11-02-2021, 03:05 PM
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never owned a rolex before, but went to two local ADs a few weeks ago. first one basically laughed at me without laughing, said that they don't have any availability and didn't even offer to put me on the waitlist.
second AD was super nice, sat me down and asked me what watches i was interested in and gave me a rolex book and his card. i'm on the waitlist for an OP36 and explorer 36 (depending on what is ready first) but he said it could take up to a year lmao…oh well
second AD was super nice, sat me down and asked me what watches i was interested in and gave me a rolex book and his card. i'm on the waitlist for an OP36 and explorer 36 (depending on what is ready first) but he said it could take up to a year lmao…oh well
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11-04-2021, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted By psai⏩
lmao if theres no stock anyway wtf do rolex ads do all day? do they get paid? wtf
never owned a rolex before, but went to two local ADs a few weeks ago. first one basically laughed at me without laughing, said that they don't have any availability and didn't even offer to put me on the waitlist.
second AD was super nice, sat me down and asked me what watches i was interested in and gave me a rolex book and his card. i'm on the waitlist for an OP36 and explorer 36 (depending on what is ready first) but he said it could take up to a year lmao…oh well
second AD was super nice, sat me down and asked me what watches i was interested in and gave me a rolex book and his card. i'm on the waitlist for an OP36 and explorer 36 (depending on what is ready first) but he said it could take up to a year lmao…oh well
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11-04-2021, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted By GM54⏩
Wait for shipment.
lmao if theres no stock anyway wtf do rolex ads do all day? do they get paid? wtf
Get shipment once every 2 weeks.
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11-04-2021, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
I wish my AD sold Omegas. The only other brand mine sells are Tag Heuers and Tudors. Might actually buy an Omega and build a relationship, but really not interested in any of the Tags or Tudors.
Wait for shipment.
Get shipment once every 2 weeks.
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11-09-2021, 06:07 AM
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Sent out an email to my AD inquiring what the lead times are on the 126715. Asked her if it's closer to a 3 month or 6 month wait. I'm hoping all the hype of high networth dudes is still concentrated around the sky-dwellers and day-date configurations. This watch is pure sex and i need it in my life.
But the reality of the situation is, no one spends over $1,000 on a watch without some ego involved. So if you have $6,000 to $20,000 to spend on a watch, you want your ego scratched. And the aforementioned brands just don't do that. So you first have to scratch the Rolex itch which could be 1 watch or 4. Given the scarcity, it could take a decade or longer to get the Rolexs you want.
Yes you could snag a glashutte or blancpain in the interim but as someone who was schitting on Rolex hype for a long time. It's one thing to type it, it's another thing to be standing in an AD with your card out ready to sign away $8,000 for a watch nobody is going to recognize by you.
They know they have 100 buyers for their 3 BLNRs, and a thousand buyers for the Tiffany OP. The trick is getting them sold to the client that has a wife/bae they'll also come in and get an engagement ring, random jewelry, or an undesirable datejust 36 for.
After my AD realized i wasn't a tire kicker or flipper, when i came to pick up my DJ41… man they were bringing out all kindz of schit fromt he back i thought i'd never see. precious metal sky-dwellers, a daytona, and that 126715 which i had never even seen before and it was actually that moment when i realized it was my grail. That rose gold high polished center links, brushed edges, against the vintage-ish black/brown bezel hits fuking different in person.
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We discuss other brands, but they all end the same way. We give props where its due, but no one here really pulls the trigger on them. Plenty of stuff from Glashutte, Blancpain, Omega that i like.
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But the reality of the situation is, no one spends over $1,000 on a watch without some ego involved. So if you have $6,000 to $20,000 to spend on a watch, you want your ego scratched. And the aforementioned brands just don't do that. So you first have to scratch the Rolex itch which could be 1 watch or 4. Given the scarcity, it could take a decade or longer to get the Rolexs you want.
Yes you could snag a glashutte or blancpain in the interim but as someone who was schitting on Rolex hype for a long time. It's one thing to type it, it's another thing to be standing in an AD with your card out ready to sign away $8,000 for a watch nobody is going to recognize by you.
Originally Posted By psai⏩
honestly, it may be the explorer 36 given how hot the OPs have been flying off the shelves. If i was a skinny dude, i'd definitely be interested in the explorer 36.
never owned a rolex before, but went to two local ADs a few weeks ago. first one basically laughed at me without laughing, said that they don't have any availability and didn't even offer to put me on the waitlist.
second AD was super nice, sat me down and asked me what watches i was interested in and gave me a rolex book and his card. i'm on the waitlist for an OP36 and explorer 36 (depending on what is ready first) but he said it could take up to a year lmao…oh well
second AD was super nice, sat me down and asked me what watches i was interested in and gave me a rolex book and his card. i'm on the waitlist for an OP36 and explorer 36 (depending on what is ready first) but he said it could take up to a year lmao…oh well
Originally Posted By GM54⏩
They actually have a lot of stock. In a way, it's like a highend real-estate agent going through their network of wealthy individuals to try and move an obscure 30million dollar malibu property.
lmao if theres no stock anyway wtf do rolex ads do all day? do they get paid? wtf
They know they have 100 buyers for their 3 BLNRs, and a thousand buyers for the Tiffany OP. The trick is getting them sold to the client that has a wife/bae they'll also come in and get an engagement ring, random jewelry, or an undesirable datejust 36 for.
After my AD realized i wasn't a tire kicker or flipper, when i came to pick up my DJ41… man they were bringing out all kindz of schit fromt he back i thought i'd never see. precious metal sky-dwellers, a daytona, and that 126715 which i had never even seen before and it was actually that moment when i realized it was my grail. That rose gold high polished center links, brushed edges, against the vintage-ish black/brown bezel hits fuking different in person.
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11-09-2021, 06:35 AM
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The full rose gold GMT or Root beer is hnnnng. I'd still love a BLNR in jubilee over it. Actually got on TRF and watch recon this morning to look at prices and just lol'd at how they keep creeping up. The DJ41 combo i want (blue, baton, jubilee, fluted) still is actually about what i could get it for after tax. Makes me wonder if it's worth it to start a relationship with the other AD in town. But theyre super full of themselves from what i hear.
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11-09-2021, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
This is true true…but also have to consider the demographic…W1LLW the type to be around many other high end watches and get that kind of recognition…myself not so much…I could wear a Rolex daily and nobody would notice, except the type of people who equate every nice watch to a Rolex.
We discuss other brands, but they all end the same way. We give props where its due, but no one here really pulls the trigger on them. Plenty of stuff from Glashutte, Blancpain, Omega that i like.
But the reality of the situation is, no one spends over $1,000 on a watch without some ego involved. So if you have $6,000 to $20,000 to spend on a watch, you want your ego scratched. And the aforementioned brands just don't do that. So you first have to scratch the Rolex itch which could be 1 watch or 4. Given the scarcity, it could take a decade or longer to get the Rolexs you want.
Yes you could snag a glashutte or blancpain in the interim but as someone who was schitting on Rolex hype for a long time. It's one thing to type it, it's another thing to be standing in an AD with your card out ready to sign away $8,000 for a watch nobody is going to recognize by you.
But the reality of the situation is, no one spends over $1,000 on a watch without some ego involved. So if you have $6,000 to $20,000 to spend on a watch, you want your ego scratched. And the aforementioned brands just don't do that. So you first have to scratch the Rolex itch which could be 1 watch or 4. Given the scarcity, it could take a decade or longer to get the Rolexs you want.
Yes you could snag a glashutte or blancpain in the interim but as someone who was schitting on Rolex hype for a long time. It's one thing to type it, it's another thing to be standing in an AD with your card out ready to sign away $8,000 for a watch nobody is going to recognize by you.
But yes Rolex has to be in the collection…at least one.
I'm planning on one for my 40th…10yrs out lol
Also mirin the root beer GMT hnnnggggg…big cawk move
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11-09-2021, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
i think this is one of the most beautiful watches rolex has made in the last decade. i turned one down for 29k last year when i chose to get the blnr and sd43 and i want to go rope shopping
Sent out an email to my AD inquiring what the lead times are on the 126715. Asked her if it's closer to a 3 month or 6 month wait. I'm hoping all the hype of high networth dudes is still concentrated around the sky-dwellers and day-date configurations. This watch is pure sex and i need it in my life.
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11-09-2021, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted By TugOfPeace⏩
I like my Ford Raptor because it has one of the lowest depreciation rates of any production vehicle plus it is a reliable "tool" that can haul things, go off road, tackle any weather, etc. (similar in application to Rolex, a tool that retains its value). I also love the 6.2L N/A V8. Just an incredible machine and so much fun to drive. It also matches my personality well (srs)
Question for you guys. If you're a rolex owner what kind of car do you drive? Do you care about how it looks driving something cheap despite having/wearing a rolex?
Cars that are well-engineered, reliable, hold their value, and fun to drive are the goal IMO. I am not a huge fan of the idea of buying a new car and then paying the depreciation on it. I just like putting my money into things that will hold onto their value (G63 AMG would be my ideal DD for this reason, but the Raptor is basically a poverty version of the G Wagen for me)
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11-09-2021, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted By TugOfPeace⏩
2012 GTI with 160K on the clock. It's been paid off for 5 years.
Question for you guys. If you're a rolex owner what kind of car do you drive? Do you care about how it looks driving something cheap despite having/wearing a rolex?
Im saying this as a car guy (other car is a 2002 vette i've dumped way too much money on and it's ridiculous), but cars do absolutely nothing for me and ive noticed most people who actually have a little scratch arent impressed by cars anyway. It is absolutely the WORST investment you can make.
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11-09-2021, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted By TugOfPeace⏩
Not one bit. Cars are miserable assets, and realistically even my 2012 GTI i bought new was still in the mid 20k range. Which is a HUGE chunk of change for anything, let alone a severely depreciating asset. As SD brah said, it's more about what do you think is fun to drive. I have the vette if i really want to have fun, but the GTI is still a fun little go cart to drive daily and ive had it almost 10 years. So why go out and spend money on another vehicle. Thats $$$ i can put towards a vacation, new stuff for the house, going out regularly, etc. Do i WANT to buy an RS-5? Yes. Can i afford one. Yes. But…it's just dumb to me right now. I still have fun with the GTI and it needs minor repairs here and there.
You dont feel any sense of incongruence owning watches that are probably a substantial or greater intrinsic value than your car though?.
Smart financial decisions are what allow you to really be able to afford the nicer luxuries in life. You can get into a VERY expensive vehicle with little capital to your name and actually buttfuk yourself in doing so. Not buying a "new" car as at least put 25k in my pocket over the last 4.5 years, let alone NOT buying a new one and taking on 50-75k in debt. If you think you can afford the 56K audi, my general MO is buy the next size down from what you think you can squeeze.
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11-09-2021, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted By TugOfPeace⏩
Explorer ST. And also a 2010 f150 lariat I got new back in the day that still runs good. And have an SD43.
Question for you guys. If you're a rolex owner what kind of car do you drive? Do you care about how it looks driving something cheap despite having/wearing a rolex?
That Ford Raptor or amg c63s are what I’d like if the car market wasn’t so fkd right now. Hell a c43 is selling at the same cost of a new c63s a year or two ago.
But no I don’t care what people think. Some of the richest people around where I live drive beater cars when they could afford whatever they wanted. But I’m a car guy so I’d prefer to have something a bit nicer.
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11-09-2021, 09:52 AM
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^Agree above
Vehicle(s) itself is it's own hobby, really…I'd say what one drives rarely correlates with net worth
Guys around here drive 60k-80k trucks at 15%apr while drowning in other debt lmao
Vehicle(s) itself is it's own hobby, really…I'd say what one drives rarely correlates with net worth
Guys around here drive 60k-80k trucks at 15%apr while drowning in other debt lmao
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11-09-2021, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted By TugOfPeace⏩
That car will be a chitbox within a decade, those watches are likely as good as gold for half a lifetime. If you want to keep them even, you'll have to trade it in every few years for a new loan, which is poor people behavior.
You dont feel any sense of incongruence owning watches that are probably a substantial or greater intrinsic value than your car though?
Thats my only gripe. I placed an order for an audi @ $56k but am thinking if I got something for $20k it wouldn't feel right, being an owner of a few rolexes. Not like I flaunt things but it feels off. Like wearing an expensive suit but pairing it with cheap shoes.
Thats my only gripe. I placed an order for an audi @ $56k but am thinking if I got something for $20k it wouldn't feel right, being an owner of a few rolexes. Not like I flaunt things but it feels off. Like wearing an expensive suit but pairing it with cheap shoes.
They are totally different assets. In 2012 I bought a used submariner for $6500 and an f150 for $48k. Sold them both this year for $10k each.
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11-09-2021, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
Imagine if they released the 126715 on a full rose gold jubilee bracelet, with those center links polished. Talk about leaving humanity behind.
The full rose gold GMT or Root beer is hnnnng. I'd still love a BLNR in jubilee over it.
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Also mirin the root beer GMT hnnnggggg…big cawk move
Same pricepoint as the presidents/day-dates but dudes are so unoriginal they don't even look at it for the masterpiece it is. If it isn't currently being "wrist rolled" to death on instagram guys aren't interested.
Also mirin the root beer GMT hnnnggggg…big cawk move
that's interesting though, because i didn't even know it existed until my AD brought it from "the back" when i picked up my DJ. I was floored. I thought the "rootbeer" only came in the two-tone variation which i happen to think is lightly to moderately fugly. The full rose gold piece though… it's a sight to behold.
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completely different asset. one retains/appreciates while the car is just a fuk off depreciating asset.
Question for you guys. If you're a rolex owner what kind of car do you drive? Do you care about how it looks driving something cheap despite having/wearing a rolex?
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I got a real chuckle out of that one. But ouch, I forgot precious metal pieces were obtainable at a discount pre-pandemic time. I'd do some pretty nasty things to get one for 10k off retail.
i think this is one of the most beautiful watches rolex has made in the last decade. i turned one down for 29k last year when i chose to get the blnr and sd43 and i want to go rope shopping
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They are totally different assets. In 2012 I bought a used submariner for $6500 and an f150 for $48k. Sold them both this year for $10k each.
All of this. I don't even have a car right now. Work from home, live in the heart of a major city, and i'm not currently traveling. Most stuff is walking distance and spend about $500 a month on ubers. Parking alone is $375 a month in my building, add gas, insurance, mechanical schit. Yah i'm sweet until i start that family life.
They are totally different assets. In 2012 I bought a used submariner for $6500 and an f150 for $48k. Sold them both this year for $10k each.
Then there's the entirely different asset point. I barely look at these watches as an expense. I think of it illiquid cash basically, especially when you realize the appreciation on most rolexes now out-earn any savings account you'd keep the money tied up in. That is assuming of course you don't wear your watches like Enforcerbrah lol.
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11-09-2021, 01:01 PM
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How long have Rolexes been appreciating? It seems like a fad to me, I'm old enough to remember Rolex wasn't chit and even Omega was viewed as a more of a man's watch than Rolex.
With today's tiktok generation and the shortest attention spam in human history is Rolex one fad away from going back to irrelevancy?
With today's tiktok generation and the shortest attention spam in human history is Rolex one fad away from going back to irrelevancy?
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Originally Posted By iabs⏩
I don't think that's ever been the case.
How long have Rolexes been appreciating? It seems like a fad to me, I'm old enough to remember
Rolex wasn't chit and even Omega was viewed as a more of a man's watch than Rolex.
With today's tiktok generation and the shortest attention spam in human history is Rolex one fad away from going back to irrelevancy?
With today's tiktok generation and the shortest attention spam in human history is Rolex one fad away from going back to irrelevancy?
To answer your question though, steel sport Rolexes have always gone up in value. Between extreme luxury status and regular price increases over the years, they simply hold their value or go up. Combine that with the fact that they look just like the same watch from 40 years ago, there is a high demand for older models that people can possibly save a few bucks on. It's not like buying a 20 year old car that is unreliable and looks completely outdated compared to a current model.
As for the current madness, it started around late 2017 when SS sport models started disappearing from the cases. And one thing leads to another and now there is absolutely nothing left.
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11-09-2021, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted By iabs⏩
In response to your first question… several decades. There are many websites with price history you can reference… you will not find many (if any) Rolex models that have not appreciated over time, and its only accelerated in recent years
How long have Rolexes been appreciating? It seems like a fad to me, I'm old enough to remember
Rolex wasn't chit and even Omega was viewed as a more of a man's watch than Rolex.
With today's tiktok generation and the shortest attention spam in human history is Rolex one fad away from going back to irrelevancy?
With today's tiktok generation and the shortest attention spam in human history is Rolex one fad away from going back to irrelevancy?
I don't have a full set of data to respond to the bolded point in your post, but I do not believe that is true. I believe it is only in the past decade that Omega has encroached on Rolex's market share (and that is globally - mostly driven by Asia - the US is still far more Rolex-oriented compared to Omega and it has been that way for many decades)
You'd be pretty surprised by the business model of Rolex and how genius it is in regards to maintaining brand value. Rolex does not think about business strategy several years down the road - they are thinking decades and centuries down the road, how can they preserve and maximize their brand value. Rolex definitely is not "one fad away" from irrelevance, but I do think the trend of social media has drawn more eyes and attention onto luxury goods, and Rolex is the #1 most recognized luxury brand in the world, so that helps increase demand. But this behavior has been taking place for a LONG time and there is a lot of industry history that you can read on the subject. The Rolex story is taught in MBA schools because there is so much to unravel and learn from in terms of strategy and marketing - it is not a fad.
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11-10-2021, 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
I just came a little.
Imagine if they released the 126715 on a full rose gold jubilee bracelet, with those center links polished. Talk about leaving humanity behind.
Rose gold is the only "colored" (inb4 rasis) gold from rolex i like. It's very understated and muted. Yellow gold is like…..LOOK AT ME IM COLUMBIAN DRUG CARTEL….
And youre statement about liquid cash is spot on. Hell even my Air King right now. It's scratched up to all hell and i love it. I could get it polished, and probably unload it for at least what i purchased it for in…2019.
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11-10-2021, 05:31 AM
#8398
Originally Posted By iabs⏩
Nah, the prices were appreciating before tiktok was even a thing. I do think Instagram had a lot to do with it though. Right as i was dipping my toe into the watchgame was right around when Rolex started to blastoff. Submariners were always kind of their "it piece" that was a challenge to get, with the main hype piece (hulk) becoming inflated in 2017/2018. However it was right around 2018 or early 2019 when you started to see that certain datejusts were becoming difficult to get. Now we find ourselves in 2021 where certain oyster perpetuals are basically like daytonas in rareness.
How long have Rolexes been appreciating? It seems like a fad to me, I'm old enough to remember Rolex wasn't chit and even Omega was viewed as a more of a man's watch than Rolex.
With today's tiktok generation and the shortest attention spam in human history is Rolex one fad away from going back to irrelevancy?
With today's tiktok generation and the shortest attention spam in human history is Rolex one fad away from going back to irrelevancy?
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
das rasis.
I just came a little.
Rose gold is the only "colored" (inb4 rasis) gold from rolex i like. It's very understated and muted. Yellow gold is like…..LOOK AT ME IM COLUMBIAN DRUG CARTEL….
Rose gold is the only "colored" (inb4 rasis) gold from rolex i like. It's very understated and muted. Yellow gold is like…..LOOK AT ME IM COLUMBIAN DRUG CARTEL….
the only yellow-gold rolex offering i like is the two-tone datejust with the black dial. The stark contrast between the black and yellow is pretty sick. when i'm mid 40s and have 5 or more watches in my collection. I might circle back and get this one, if for nothing more than datenights in miami with the lady. Miami is good for that, no amount of tacky or gaudiness can draw attention to you because its par for the course down there lol.
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11-10-2021, 07:02 AM
#8399
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
Yeah, the more i look at Datejusts the more i kinda like them over the BLNR. I still want that blue DJ. But if they came out with an all Rose gold model…i'd be in line day 1.
Nah, the prices were appreciating before tiktok was even a thing. I do think Instagram had a lot to do with it though. Right as i was dipping my toe into the watchgame was right around when Rolex started to blastoff. Submariners were always kind of their "it piece" that was a challenge to get, with the main hype piece (hulk) becoming inflated in 2017/2018. However it was right around 2018 or early 2019 when you started to see that certain datejusts were becoming difficult to get. Now we find ourselves in 2021 where certain oyster perpetuals are basically like daytonas in rareness.
das rasis.
the only yellow-gold rolex offering i like is the two-tone datejust with the black dial. The stark contrast between the black and yellow is pretty sick. when i'm mid 40s and have 5 or more watches in my collection. I might circle back and get this one, if for nothing more than datenights in miami with the lady. Miami is good for that, no amount of tacky or gaudiness can draw attention to you because its par for the course down there lol.
das rasis.
the only yellow-gold rolex offering i like is the two-tone datejust with the black dial. The stark contrast between the black and yellow is pretty sick. when i'm mid 40s and have 5 or more watches in my collection. I might circle back and get this one, if for nothing more than datenights in miami with the lady. Miami is good for that, no amount of tacky or gaudiness can draw attention to you because its par for the course down there lol.
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11-10-2021, 09:55 AM
#8400
Originally Posted By GM54⏩
lol they do get shipments of watches all the time, it's just that they fully sell out every time so they make lots of $$$. also most rolex ADs either sell other watch brands also or jewelry
lmao if theres no stock anyway wtf do rolex ads do all day? do they get paid? wtf
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
yeah i have tiny 6.25" wrists which is why i wanted to go for a 36mm watch. honestly though part of me wants to just say fukk it and buy a vintage 1601/1603 36mm datejust in steel or two-tone for like $5k and call it a day.
honestly, it may be the explorer 36 given how hot the OPs have been flying off the shelves. If i was a skinny dude, i'd definitely be interested in the explorer 36.
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