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    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • tigerpacT
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      ^With the nice new green tag - enjoy!

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      • dylantbmayesD
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        @Snowy:

        went into the rolex store today to ask about a GMT Master 2 (and just try one on). The wait time for all models? 12 months! And they get 1 in stock each month. The first person to pay gets it. They give you 10 minutes from time of call to pay before calling the next in line. Ruthless!

        Not the GMT Master 2 but still relevant…

        http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/05/04/rolex-cosmograph-daytona-oyster/

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        • ben2tB
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          @dylantbmayes what is green tag means?
          yeah, GMT masters II Batman is the best, touch it in person but 2Grand more 😂

          MY DENIM MY RULES!
          Noypits…

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          • ben2tB
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            @tigerpac what is green tag mean?

            MY DENIM MY RULES!
            Noypits…

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            • ben2tB
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              SubC
              BB Red
              Superocean 42
              Sumo Blue

              MY DENIM MY RULES!
              Noypits…

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              • TempvsT
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                I am not strange. I'm just not normal!

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                • tigerpacT
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                  @ben2t:

                  @tigerpac what is green tag mean?

                  It's the 'superlative chronometer' standard - they quietly rolled out a -2/+2 seconds/day standard for all their movements late last year.  The green tag denotes that its a part of that new standard.

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                  • GraemeG
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                    @dylantbmayes:

                    Not the GMT Master 2 but still relevant…

                    http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/05/04/rolex-cosmograph-daytona-oyster/

                    I wonder if the GMT Master and Daytona are actually more available than legend would suggest. If it takes seven years to get a watch then I could see most people going elsewhere.

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                    • ben2tB
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                      thanks for the info @tigerpac i think you are right my watch is +1 in the 1st 36 hours i have it.

                      MY DENIM MY RULES!
                      Noypits…

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                      • TempvsT
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                        Rolex generally is just a great product. In my Hubble view a GMT or Submariner are as good as it gets in that price range. I have a few watches but if I could have only one and had to keep it for good I would choose a steel GMT. The steel watches are great value for money over a period of time. Generally they run for about 8-10 years before they need a service. However if used in deep water they need more regular checks.
                        The case work is to a very high standard and the movement is a real work horse, not a highly tuned race car. That's why it lasts for so long.
                        The latest watches are just getting better all the time due to more accurate machining and the modern oils used today that just don't degrade like the old ones did.
                        So for me a Steel sports watch will give good service over a life time of daily wear.

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                        • TempvsT
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                          The Good  The Great and The Crazy

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                          • S
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                            Thanks @Tempvs. I'll hopefully pick one up in a few months. They are about 15% more in Japan than list price of Sydney, which is a bit odd.

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                            • louisboscoL
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                              @Snowy from what i realise. "luxury" import stuff in japan is rather expensive from what i've come across..

                              "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                              • TempvsT
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                                @Snowy:

                                Thanks @Tempvs. I'll hopefully pick one up in a few months. They are about 15% more in Japan than list price of Sydney, which is a bit odd.

                                The U.K. Is one of the cheapest places to buy Rolex if your not from the UK meaning that you purchase VAT free for export. The currency is weak and you get a bit of discount. Can make for a decent deal on many watches.

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                                • TempvsT
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                                  The retail is £5600 inc VAT at 20%.

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                                  • S
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                                    Thanks @Tempvs.

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                                    • GraemeG
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                                      Vacheron Constantin have just announced a world time version of the Overseas. More details at Hodinkee and Monochrome.

                                      I really like the one on the left. However, I really don't like the $37,000 price tag. 😞

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                                      • ChrisC
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                                        VC bracelets are really beautiful.  Never tried one on, so I don't know how comfortable they are, but I do love the way they look.

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                                        • TempvsT
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                                          @Graeme:

                                          Vacheron Constantin have just announced a world time version of the Overseas. More details at Hodinkee and Monochrome.

                                          I really like the one on the left. However, I really don't like the $37,000 price tag. 😞

                                          It's a great watch from a fantastic brand. The quality is up with the very best. It's also a very wearable watch.

                                          I am not strange. I'm just not normal!

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                                          • GraemeG
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                                            I'm a fan of what Vacheron are doing, but I'm not in a position where I've got an unlimited watch buying budget. 😞

                                            The new Quai de l'Île is another piece that I really like, there's an article about it at Hodinkee. It's relatively affordable for a VC.

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