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Watches - another OCD problem

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    tigerpac
    Joined: 18 Apr 2012

    @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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      Graeme
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      Joined: 30 Mar 2012

      @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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        ben2t
        Joined: 1 Jul 2012

        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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          Tempvs
          Joined: 24 Mar 2014

          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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            Tempvs
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            The Good  The Great and The Crazy

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              Snowy
              Joined: 15 Jun 2012

              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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                louisbosco
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                Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                @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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                  Tempvs
                  Joined: 24 Mar 2014

                  @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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                    Tempvs
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                    The retail is £5600 inc VAT at 20%.

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                      Snowy
                      Joined: 15 Jun 2012

                      Thanks @Tempvs.

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                        Graeme
                        啓蒙家
                        Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                        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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                          Chris
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                          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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                            Tempvs
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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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                              Graeme
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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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