Watches - another OCD problem

[Tempvs]

With Rolex Sports models they are all good choices it's just down to personal taste.

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[Anesthetist]

At least they picked a better proportioned handset. It irked the heck out of me when they upsized the Explorer but left the 36mm hands. A 40mm watch looks good on my wrist but the 34mm watch is one of my all time favorites. It felt like the underdog of the sport line, but had a great heritage. I would buy the 40 Airking but want either the smaller Blackbay or IWX first.

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[Graeme]

Given that the IWC Pilot 36mm is $4,000, the baby Black Bay is $2,500, and the Air-King is $6,200, you could just about get the IWC and Tudor for the price of the Rolex.

I like the Air-King because it's got colour on the dial, and it's not quite as straight-laced as a lot of other Rolexes.

That said, I was chatting to the guy in an Omega boutique today, and he said that an updated Rail Master with the antimagnetic movement is coming next year. It could be a really interesting piece.

[Qinhan]

A month or so ago I got to finally pick up my GMT.  Totally loving the splash of colour:

[tmg]

^ that's a beauty!

[ben2t]

nice and clean GMT

[babyknight]

very nice addition to your collection @Qinhan .  I also added a vintage GMT fairly recently, a 1675, think they are great pieces.

[Qinhan]

Thanks guys.  I love the colours on these watches.  They really pop on the wrist.

[Giles]

@babyknight:

I also added a vintage GMT fairly recently, a 1675, think they are great pieces.

This one?

[Qinhan]

Speaking of over-priced GMT's, this one went for 3.5 mill. recently:

Not exactly something you'd want to wear out but still gorgeous.

[Graeme]

Up on Hodinkee is a long term wear report of the bronze Black Bay, featuring shots of how it patinated.

[ben2t]

BB Red

[babyknight]

@Giles:

@babyknight:

I also added a vintage GMT fairly recently, a 1675, think they are great pieces.

This one?

LOL.  I think Tempvs probably beat me to that one.  I got a gilt/chapter ring/exclamation dial, waited a while to track the right one down.  Here it is alongside its modern counterpart:

[Graeme]

I like the green / gold bezel, in fact I prefer it to the Pepsi.

Obviously that proves you shouldn't listen to me when choosing watches that might be future collectibles.

[Tempvs]

@Graeme:

I like the green / gold bezel, in fact I prefer it to the Pepsi.

Obviously that proves you shouldn't listen to me when choosing watches that might be future collectibles.

Looks a fantastic GMT. Mid 60s?

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[babyknight]

@Tempvs:

Looks a fantastic GMT. Mid 60s?

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Hi @Tempvs I wasn't sure if you were asking about my GMT or another one, but in case mine then thank you and it's 1960 or 1961 if I recall correctly, the second of the Gilt dial 1675s

[Tempvs]

@babyknight:

@Tempvs:

Looks a fantastic GMT. Mid 60s?

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Hi @Tempvs I wasn't sure if you were asking about my GMT or another one, but in case mine then thank you and it's 1960 or 1961 if I recall correctly, the second of the Gilt dial 1675s

It really looks fantastic. I love the bezel

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[babyknight]

thank you @Tempvs , it means a lot coming from someone with your amazing collection!!

[Tempvs]

@babyknight:

thank you @Tempvs , it means a lot coming from someone with your amazing collection!!

Those old GMTs are great and one of the only Rolex's that is under valued in my humble view. Only thing is be careful with the bezel as it's easy to mark but impossible to replace with one that has such lovely historical wear and ageing.
I'm wearing this today.

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[Tempvs]

Been trying the GoodArt watch strap on a few of my watches. It works very well on certain watches.
Its probably the nicest aftermarket strap I have ever had. The quality is of the chart and the silver furniture will age very nicely.