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Posted: 3/22/2022 7:37:39 AM EDT
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Just ordered a high roller watch. Yellow Gold Casio Data bank
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Posted: 3/22/2022 1:36:12 PM EDT
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Well, put my name in with the local AD for an Explorer I. Tried it on yesterday and damn it looked great and felt awesome. I was a little on the fence about the size but it works for me.
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Posted: 3/22/2022 2:03:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5thLegion: Well, put my name in with the local AD for an Explorer I. Tried it on yesterday and damn it looked great and felt awesome. I was a little on the fence about the size but it works for me. Nice! I keep thinking about it, even if it takes 2-3 years to get, I don't think I mind waiting. Hopefully it comes in sooner. 36mm Explorers are amazing. |
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Posted: 3/22/2022 3:18:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By x_red_beard_x: Nice! I keep thinking about it, even if it takes 2-3 years to get, I don't think I mind waiting. Hopefully it comes in sooner. 36mm Explorers are amazing. Exactly. I am optimistic, AD said the Explorer is not the most difficult to get right now, but demand remains high. Only other watch I am really interested in the meantime is the white SMP 300. |
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Posted: 3/22/2022 4:01:55 PM EDT
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Added my name to the Omega Planet Ocean 6000m Ultra Deep Ti wait list. Looks amazing.
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Posted: 3/22/2022 8:24:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sonoran_Tj: I went to my local Rolex dealer yesterday and put in my interest in buying a GMT. The lady working there was clear that they don't get many GMTs in and tried briefly to sell me on a Datejust or a Sub. I told her I'm patient and have my heart set on a GMT. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sonoran_Tj: I went to my local Rolex dealer yesterday and put in my interest in buying a GMT. The lady working there was clear that they don't get many GMTs in and tried briefly to sell me on a Datejust or a Sub. I told her I'm patient and have my heart set on a GMT. Originally Posted By EagleArmsHBAR: Went to my Rolex AD today and asked for a two tone blue Submariner. We'll see if they can get me one. The DD36 will have to wait. Originally Posted By 5thLegion: Well, put my name in with the local AD for an Explorer I. Tried it on yesterday and damn it looked great and felt awesome. I was a little on the fence about the size but it works for me. Its a race! Just kidding, yall are going to beat me. GMTs don't seem anywhere near as easy to get ahold of as two-tones or even explorers. Here's to hoping one or all of us are wearing our desired Rolex in a few months. |
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Posted: 3/23/2022 6:35:01 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/23/2022 9:57:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sonoran_Tj: Its a race! Just kidding, yall are going to beat me. GMTs don't seem anywhere near as easy to get ahold of as two-tones or even explorers. Here's to hoping one or all of us are wearing our desired Rolex in a few months. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sonoran_Tj: Originally Posted By Sonoran_Tj: I went to my local Rolex dealer yesterday and put in my interest in buying a GMT. The lady working there was clear that they don't get many GMTs in and tried briefly to sell me on a Datejust or a Sub. I told her I'm patient and have my heart set on a GMT. Originally Posted By EagleArmsHBAR: Went to my Rolex AD today and asked for a two tone blue Submariner. We'll see if they can get me one. The DD36 will have to wait. Originally Posted By 5thLegion: Well, put my name in with the local AD for an Explorer I. Tried it on yesterday and damn it looked great and felt awesome. I was a little on the fence about the size but it works for me. Its a race! Just kidding, yall are going to beat me. GMTs don't seem anywhere near as easy to get ahold of as two-tones or even explorers. Here's to hoping one or all of us are wearing our desired Rolex in a few months. In! Ha more than a little luck too in this crazy process. I am hoping this year, my 50th is in June and that would be awesome. |
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Posted: 3/23/2022 9:57:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ThaFuq: The goal this year: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/423578/2D498F1A-26DD-45A5-ABEC-30C19F03338B_jpe-2323254.JPG Looked hard at this watch as well - beautiful! |
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Posted: 3/23/2022 8:09:58 PM EDT
[#10]
Honestly, I think I may be done if I get this one.
 If I just had money to spend...it would only be this one. 
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Posted: 3/23/2022 9:04:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sonoran_Tj: Its a race! Just kidding, yall are going to beat me. GMTs don't seem anywhere near as easy to get ahold of as two-tones or even explorers. Here's to hoping one or all of us are wearing our desired Rolex in a few months. |
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Posted: 3/24/2022 8:01:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Royalwithcheese: Honestly, I think I may be done if I get this one. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/359396/download__7_-2323910.jpg If I just had money to spend...it would only be this one. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/359396/Rolex_Seadweller_-1-1024x683-2323913.jpg I have been highly tempted by the blue Pelagos. These are great watches. It’s either that or the white SMP for my ultimate diver. |
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Posted: 3/24/2022 9:00:00 AM EDT
[Last Edit: WhisperPickle]
[#13]
I’ll be standing in line early Saturday morning for a couple of these God willing.
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Posted: 3/24/2022 9:34:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5thLegion: I have been highly tempted by the blue Pelagos. These are great watches. It’s either that or the white SMP for my ultimate diver. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5thLegion: Originally Posted By Royalwithcheese: Honestly, I think I may be done if I get this one. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/359396/download__7_-2323910.jpg If I just had money to spend...it would only be this one. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/359396/Rolex_Seadweller_-1-1024x683-2323913.jpg I have been highly tempted by the blue Pelagos. These are great watches. It’s either that or the white SMP for my ultimate diver. Honestly, the SMP was my grail watch. Now that I have both, the Pelagos is my go to. I will probably never get rid of the SMP, but I do want a black Pelagos for other occasions where blue is too loud. If I did it over again, I would probably not buy the Omega. That's just me though. |
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Posted: 3/24/2022 10:00:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Royalwithcheese: Honestly, the SMP was my grail watch. Now that I have both, the Pelagos is my go to. I will probably never get rid of the SMP, but I do want a black Pelagos for other occasions where blue is too loud. If I did it over again, I would probably not buy the Omega. That's just me though. Not just you. I had a blue SMP and it looked fantastic on a blue NATO and looked great wearing anything blue. But that was it. I didn’t really feel it wearing anything else, and the bracelet absolutely sucked IMO. Sold it. |
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Posted: 3/24/2022 12:22:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WhisperPickle: Not just you. I had a blue SMP and it looked fantastic on a blue NATO and looked great wearing anything blue. But that was it. I didn’t really feel it wearing anything else, and the bracelet absolutely sucked IMO. Sold it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WhisperPickle: Originally Posted By Royalwithcheese: Honestly, the SMP was my grail watch. Now that I have both, the Pelagos is my go to. I will probably never get rid of the SMP, but I do want a black Pelagos for other occasions where blue is too loud. If I did it over again, I would probably not buy the Omega. That's just me though. Not just you. I had a blue SMP and it looked fantastic on a blue NATO and looked great wearing anything blue. But that was it. I didn’t really feel it wearing anything else, and the bracelet absolutely sucked IMO. Sold it. That is good to know, thanks. My thought is the blue Pelagos for ultimate summer diver, and I’ve got my BB 58 for a dressy diver. On the SMP - if I get one it will be on rubber and I’ll get one of the Uncle Seiko bracelets. I am also not a fan of the current Omega bracelet. Then there is the Explorer- my grail - maybe someday I’ll get the call. |
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Posted: 3/24/2022 4:36:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 5thLegion]
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WhisperPickle: I’ll be standing in line early Saturday morning for a couple of these God willing. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/115870/9F37BAAC-3D2B-45F2-B154-CD7ABC2F80C6_jpe-2324304.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/115870/AE4ADD38-37DC-4249-A9BA-17FE584C52F7_jpe-2324305.JPG Had to look this up. Creating quite the controversy over at WUS. Moon watch purists totally up in arms. 😂 |
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Posted: 3/24/2022 4:50:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5thLegion: Had to look this up. Creating quite the controversy over at WUS. Moon watch purists totally up in arms. |
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Posted: 3/24/2022 6:14:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WhisperPickle]
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Originally Posted By 5thLegion: Had to look this up. Creating quite the controversy over at WUS. Moon watch purists totally up in arms. 😂 Originally Posted By Bradd_D: Perhaps I'm in the minority, but I'm not keen on it. Of course, when I see/hear Swatch I think of Swatch watches in the 80's. Yep. Lots of purist don’t like it. “Diluting the brand” they say lololol. I get it. But at the same time It’s obviously not even a contender for the Speedy Pro, just a fun collab and I really dig it. Hopefully the minority is actually the majority and I won’t have to wait behind 100 other people to get one 
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Posted: 3/24/2022 11:07:32 PM EDT
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No Swatch store near me and no on-line sales for a year. Scalpers paradise.
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Posted: 3/24/2022 11:16:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HiramRanger: No Swatch store near me and no on-line sales for a year. Scalpers paradise. Last I read Swatch IG leaked it would be online the 28th, then deleted the comment. Can’t verify but possibly. |
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Posted: 3/24/2022 11:45:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Liberty_Tree]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WhisperPickle: Last I read Swatch IG leaked it would be online the 28th, then deleted the comment. Can’t verify but possibly. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WhisperPickle: Originally Posted By HiramRanger: No Swatch store near me and no on-line sales for a year. Scalpers paradise. Last I read Swatch IG leaked it would be online the 28th, then deleted the comment. Can’t verify but possibly. I posted this screen shot in the other thread discussing these but all I saw was a confirmation they will eventually sell online. They’re not a limited run so if you don’t live near a Swatch boutique then just be patient. I’m a big Omega fan and think this is pretty cool. The frenzy online is quite entertaining however. One group who could never afford a real speedy excited because they can now afford an “Omega”. Another group who thinks this will hurt Omega as a brand by devaluing the speedy. Then you have people like myself who think they’re a pretty cool looking cheap (Swatch) watch and that’s it. I think the Mission to Mercury with an all black rubber strap would look pretty cool to have as a daily beater when I don’t want to wear my Breitling SOH Outerknown.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/25/2022 8:37:29 AM EDT
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I guess it's no different than wearing a Rolex homage because you can't afford a Rolex.
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Posted: 3/25/2022 9:36:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WhisperPickle: Not just you. I had a blue SMP and it looked fantastic on a blue NATO and looked great wearing anything blue. But that was it. I didn’t really feel it wearing anything else, and the bracelet absolutely sucked IMO. Sold it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WhisperPickle: Originally Posted By Royalwithcheese: Honestly, the SMP was my grail watch. Now that I have both, the Pelagos is my go to. I will probably never get rid of the SMP, but I do want a black Pelagos for other occasions where blue is too loud. If I did it over again, I would probably not buy the Omega. That's just me though. Not just you. I had a blue SMP and it looked fantastic on a blue NATO and looked great wearing anything blue. But that was it. I didn’t really feel it wearing anything else, and the bracelet absolutely sucked IMO. Sold it. Damn, I’m really digging the blue Pelagos FXD. I’ve got a knockoff blue SMP I keep on a Bond NATO that gets worn on turnaround. I like how blue stands out, but i sometimes worry that it stands out too much. |
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Posted: 3/25/2022 10:19:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mall-Ninja: Damn, I’m really digging the blue Pelagos FXD. I’ve got a knockoff blue SMP I keep on a Bond NATO that gets worn on turnaround. I like how blue stands out, but i sometimes worry that it stands out too much. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mall-Ninja: Originally Posted By WhisperPickle: Originally Posted By Royalwithcheese: Honestly, the SMP was my grail watch. Now that I have both, the Pelagos is my go to. I will probably never get rid of the SMP, but I do want a black Pelagos for other occasions where blue is too loud. If I did it over again, I would probably not buy the Omega. That's just me though. Not just you. I had a blue SMP and it looked fantastic on a blue NATO and looked great wearing anything blue. But that was it. I didn’t really feel it wearing anything else, and the bracelet absolutely sucked IMO. Sold it. Damn, I’m really digging the blue Pelagos FXD. I’ve got a knockoff blue SMP I keep on a Bond NATO that gets worn on turnaround. I like how blue stands out, but i sometimes worry that it stands out too much. The blue Pelagos is honestly a chameleon blue. It goes from super bright and poppy, to a deep navy like blue. Really depends on the lighting. I just always end up taking a picture when it's bright. It's still blue however. Definitely will not go with everything so keep that in mind. I feel like the FXD takes away the best part of the watch by not having a bracelet. If you don't like bracelets however, it's the perfect watch honestly. |
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Posted: 3/25/2022 3:23:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WhisperPickle]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bradd_D: I guess it's no different than wearing a Rolex homage because you can't afford a Rolex. Naa, I’ve owned 2 Speedys as well as a few Seamaster/Planet Ocean versions and still want this. I also know people who own replica Rolexs as well as Gen versions so it has nothing to do with being able to afford something. It’s just about having fun with the hobby. Not sure why so many are butthurt about this lolol. |
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Posted: 3/25/2022 3:29:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: x_red_beard_x]
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Funny how Timex came out with the Q, clearly a budget homage to Rolex. Everyone went nuts over them and praised them for what they were. I see the Swatch Speedy as a more 'legit' homage.
I don't really understand how people can claim Swatch is diluting the Speedmaster when Omega has been doing it for years I'll likely wait to buy one until I can get hands on. I might buy it if feels solid. It doesn't stop me from wanting a 'real' Speedy though. |
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Posted: 3/25/2022 3:54:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WhisperPickle: Naa, I've owned 2 Speedys as well as a few Seamaster/Planet Ocean versions and still want this. I also know people who own replica Rolexs as well as Gen versions so it has nothing to do with being able to afford something. It's just about having fun with the hobby. Not sure why so many are butthurt about this lolol. |
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Posted: 3/25/2022 4:02:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bradd_D: I'm not butthurt at all. I just don't understand the point or, moreover, the excitement. For the price point, my Casio GW-5000 is infinitely more useful. I owned a Speedy for the heritage and the craftsmanship. Mine ran +2 sec per day which is pretty impressive for a hand wound mechanical watch. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bradd_D: Originally Posted By WhisperPickle: Naa, I've owned 2 Speedys as well as a few Seamaster/Planet Ocean versions and still want this. I also know people who own replica Rolexs as well as Gen versions so it has nothing to do with being able to afford something. It's just about having fun with the hobby. Not sure why so many are butthurt about this lolol. But again, it’s about having fun and injecting some fresh ideas into it, not about being a replacement for it. And I didn’t mean you personally, more of a proverbial you 
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Posted: 3/29/2022 10:45:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sonoran_Tj: Its a race! Just kidding, yall are going to beat me. GMTs don't seem anywhere near as easy to get ahold of as two-tones or even explorers. Here's to hoping one or all of us are wearing our desired Rolex in a few months. Is this kind of like buying a Randall knife? -- where you pay a deposit and then wait 5 years? |
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Posted: 3/29/2022 10:49:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By x_red_beard_x: I'll likely wait to buy one until I can get hands on. I might buy it if feels solid. It doesn't stop me from wanting a 'real' Speedy though. Looks like a neat watch - i dont like all the branding on the band, but NATO straps are cheap. I'll wait and see what the consensus is on here about them before i strongly consider one -- LOL - i took a glycine back for a refund because the dial felt chintzy to me , so i know all about needing a watch to feel solid |
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Posted: 3/29/2022 2:41:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By streetstar: Is this kind of like buying a Randall knife? -- where you pay a deposit and then wait 5 years? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By streetstar: Originally Posted By Sonoran_Tj: Its a race! Just kidding, yall are going to beat me. GMTs don't seem anywhere near as easy to get ahold of as two-tones or even explorers. Here's to hoping one or all of us are wearing our desired Rolex in a few months. Is this kind of like buying a Randall knife? -- where you pay a deposit and then wait 5 years? No, its so much worse. Stainless steel sports Rolexes, and some of their precious metal designs, have been in extremely high demand the past few years. In the Rolex business model, they send their Authorized Dealers watches at Rolex HQ's discretion. Then the AD is able to sell that watch to whichever customer they want. Each AD treats this differently, a few do first come-first serve waitlists, but most seem to prioritize their best customers. Those who spend tens or hundreds of thousands on jewelry will often get offered Rolexes when a first-time walk in customer will get told there are none available. Even customers who buy an entry level Rolex will often get better access to higher end Rolexes; buy a ladies Rolex or a datejust that's actually in the cabinet today, and they'll "find" a Submariner in the back that got delivered that day. In short, there's no guarantee you'll ever get to buy certain Rolex models from an AD. Spending more money helps your chances, and understanding your AD's market and system for choosing customers helps too. I'm looking to buy a fairly difficult model, the GMT, and I'm unwilling to buy anything I wouldn't wear myself. I'm single so I don't even have a wife or girlfriend to justify throwing money at diamonds to help that way. There's always the secondhand market (often called grey market) where all these watches are readily accessible, but due to the demand they're priced 1.5-3x the MSRP. I'm also not willing to spend that much, I'd rather put the money in the stock market and wait. |
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Posted: 3/29/2022 3:56:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By streetstar: Is this kind of like buying a Randall knife? -- where you pay a deposit and then wait 5 years? |
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Posted: 3/29/2022 7:37:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sonoran_Tj: I'm looking to buy a fairly difficult model, the GMT, and I'm unwilling to buy anything I wouldn't wear myself. There's always the secondhand market (often called grey market) where all these watches are readily accessible, but due to the demand they're priced 1.5-3x the MSRP. I'm also not willing to spend that much, I'd rather put the money in the stock market and wait. My favorite too. I dont wish to spend 15k for one either so im likely locked out short of a nice windfall of some sort Just started paying attention to the watch hobby a few months ago but recall secondhand Sub's in 2003 or 4 routinely going for around 4k. Im a catastrophe insurance adjuster and all my managers were Rolex guys and stated it was almost a ritual for guys to buy one after their first big storm -- but i was young then and thought "Pffft - i'd rather have a Corvette " |
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Posted: 3/29/2022 7:42:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EagleArmsHBAR: No, because you can't put a deposit down and get on a waiting list. There are no waiting lists, only "lists of interests", so it is up to the dealer whether or not they want to sell you a watch. Many times, they will only sell to high rollers. Not always, but often. Interesting stuff. I was remarking in a quote above about them being relatively easy to obtain 15 or so years ago at retail and less than retail for pre-owned ones ---- what caused the turnaround do you think ? |
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Posted: 3/29/2022 7:42:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By x_red_beard_x: Just ordered a high roller watch. Yellow Gold Casio Data bank . Seriously can't wait.Bonus points if you can score a Twist-o-flex Speidel band for it ! |
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Posted: 3/29/2022 8:55:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By streetstar: My favorite too. I dont wish to spend 15k for one either so im likely locked out short of a nice windfall of some sort Just started paying attention to the watch hobby a few months ago but recall secondhand Sub's in 2003 or 4 routinely going for around 4k. Im a catastrophe insurance adjuster and all my managers were Rolex guys and stated it was almost a ritual for guys to buy one after their first big storm -- but i was young then and thought "Pffft - i'd rather have a Corvette " Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By streetstar: Originally Posted By Sonoran_Tj: I'm looking to buy a fairly difficult model, the GMT, and I'm unwilling to buy anything I wouldn't wear myself. There's always the secondhand market (often called grey market) where all these watches are readily accessible, but due to the demand they're priced 1.5-3x the MSRP. I'm also not willing to spend that much, I'd rather put the money in the stock market and wait. My favorite too. I dont wish to spend 15k for one either so im likely locked out short of a nice windfall of some sort Just started paying attention to the watch hobby a few months ago but recall secondhand Sub's in 2003 or 4 routinely going for around 4k. Im a catastrophe insurance adjuster and all my managers were Rolex guys and stated it was almost a ritual for guys to buy one after their first big storm -- but i was young then and thought "Pffft - i'd rather have a Corvette " Try 24-30k for a current model GMT on the secondhand market  Originally Posted By streetstar: Interesting stuff. I was remarking in a quote above about them being relatively easy to obtain 15 or so years ago at retail and less than retail for pre-owned ones ---- what caused the turnaround do you think ? Multiple factors converged all at once. Rolex did some modernizations across their lines starting in the mid-2010s and it really took off in 2018. Ceramic bezels on the GMT, sub, and Daytona, new movements with 70 hr power reserve, etc. This probably increased demand across the board. Then when covid hit demand for watches took off. Some attribute it to less money being spent on travel being allocated towards luxury goods. It also correlates to a huge spike in crypto and the stock market which created an influx of luxury shoppers in a younger generation. I know several people who made tons on gamestop and bitcoin in last couple years who have spent that money on cars and watches. Add in that Rolex shut down for some period of time during covid lockdowns which reduced the production numbers in a year that had higher demand already. All of that combined created a supply/demand imbalance that brought the secondhand market prices higher than MSRP. This created a situation where people can sell used, or flip new watches, for more than they paid. This watch flipping opportunity created a whole new set of demand from people looking to turn a profit on new, unworn Rolexes. So in all we've got lifetime Rolex wearers trying to buy newer, better versions of the watches they love, new Rolex fans trying to spend their crypto money on luxury goods, wealthy people who skipped their family vacation to Europe that year looking to add to their collections, and finally a bunch of people trying to buy as many Rolexes as they can to immediately sell online for double what they paid. All while Rolex either produced the same number or fewer watches per year than pre-covid. |
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Posted: 3/29/2022 9:50:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sonoran_Tj: Try 24-30k for a current model GMT on the secondhand market Multiple factors converged all at once. Rolex did some modernizations across their lines starting in the mid-2010s and it really took off in 2018. Ceramic bezels on the GMT, sub, and Daytona, new movements with 70 hr power reserve, etc. This probably increased demand across the board. Then when covid hit demand for watches took off. Some attribute it to less money being spent on travel being allocated towards luxury goods. It also correlates to a huge spike in crypto and the stock market which created an influx of luxury shoppers in a younger generation. I know several people who made tons on gamestop and bitcoin in last couple years who have spent that money on cars and watches. Add in that Rolex shut down for some period of time during covid lockdowns which reduced the production numbers in a year that had higher demand already. All of that combined created a supply/demand imbalance that brought the secondhand market prices higher than MSRP. This created a situation where people can sell used, or flip new watches, for more than they paid. This watch flipping opportunity created a whole new set of demand from people looking to turn a profit on new, unworn Rolexes. So in all we've got lifetime Rolex wearers trying to buy newer, better versions of the watches they love, new Rolex fans trying to spend their crypto money on luxury goods, wealthy people who skipped their family vacation to Europe that year looking to add to their collections, and finally a bunch of people trying to buy as many Rolexes as they can to immediately sell online for double what they paid. All while Rolex either produced the same number or fewer watches per year than pre-covid. |
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Posted: 3/30/2022 12:56:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sonoran_Tj: Try 24-30k for a current model GMT on the secondhand market . I did see a handful on Bob’s Watches site In that price range (15k or so) but I flipped through so fast that I did not note their vintage None were with the iconic Pepsi bezel though It is interesting these new school bit coin operators who are stepping up from their Apple watches Are still valuing old-school brands like Rolex over Some of the oversized modernistic offerings like Hublot and others |
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Posted: 3/31/2022 7:17:43 PM EDT
[#40]
Overall I am pretty disappointed in the new Tudor releases and am steadfast now on an Explorer I.
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Posted: 3/31/2022 8:35:03 PM EDT
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Just ordered a Christopher Ward C60 Elite 1000. Wanted it for a while and finally dropped the hammer.
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Posted: 3/31/2022 8:44:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5thLegion: Overall I am pretty disappointed in the new Tudor releases and am steadfast now on an Explorer I. |
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Posted: 3/31/2022 9:47:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sierra5: Just ordered a Christopher Ward C60 Elite 1000. Wanted it for a while and finally dropped the hammer. CW makes a very nice watch imho. The dial colors are so solid for a lack of a better word. Like pure solid color whatever that color may be. |
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Posted: 3/31/2022 9:50:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sierra5: Just ordered a Christopher Ward C60 Elite 1000. Wanted it for a while and finally dropped the hammer. Let us know how the accuracy on that watch works out. I was disappointed with the Sealander in the accuracy department. |
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Posted: 4/1/2022 2:23:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5thLegion: Let us know how the accuracy on that watch works out. I was disappointed with the Sealander in the accuracy department. Will do. Best I can afford and nicer than anything I currently have. Love a sub but not in the stars for me now the way pricing is. I'm just happy to get this one. |
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Posted: 4/6/2022 4:17:25 PM EDT
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I finally pulled the trigger on one of the watches I was eyeballing. Got a Breitling Superocean 42, black and yellow, on a bracelet. I'm pretty happy with it so far. I'm very happy with the price I paid.
Next up, JLC Master Compressor. It's going to be a while before I do that since the wife was not amused when I told her I got it (the Superocean). 
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Posted: 4/8/2022 6:12:08 PM EDT
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SKX009J inbound from Creation Watches. Have a trip to the Big Island coming up and felt like wearing some color on my wrist for a change. Might go with a cool blue Uncle Seiko GL831 Irezumi strap too.
  
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Posted: 4/8/2022 10:36:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 5thLegion: Well, put my name in with the local AD for an Explorer I. Tried it on yesterday and damn it looked great and felt awesome. I was a little on the fence about the size but it works for me. 
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Posted: 4/9/2022 10:54:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sgtlmj: SKX009J inbound from Creation Watches. Have a trip to the Big Island coming up and felt like wearing some color on my wrist for a change. Might go with a cool blue Uncle Seiko GL831 Irezumi strap too. https://www.watchgecko.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Seiko-SKX-009-on-rubber-strap-5.jpg https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0503/2810/9244/products/[email protected]?v=1629818723 A classic! |
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Posted: 4/9/2022 10:54:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: Originally Posted By 5thLegion: Well, put my name in with the local AD for an Explorer I. Tried it on yesterday and damn it looked great and felt awesome. I was a little on the fence about the size but it works for me. /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/yQOEgRw-67.gif Yes! My next major purchase. To be honest I am still back and forth on the 39 vs 36mm. Bumped into a guy with a 39mm this weekend. Awesome watch. Still, I can’t rationalize paying above retail. 36mm is sweet too, just a little out of my comfort zone. If/when I get offered a 36mm I am all over it. |
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