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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    Watches - another OCD problem

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    • S
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      Of course, there aren't usually any subs in the bins…

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      • JDelageJ
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        Oris, IH, IH.

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        • neph93N
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          ^ brass watch «want» is growing. Very nice indeed.

          “Some of those that work forces
          Are the same that burn crosses”

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          • JDelageJ
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            Hm… I’m sure you meant to say bronze....  😉

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            • neph93N
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              @JDelage:

              Hm… I’m sure you meant to say bronze....  😉

              I’m sure I did too. My apologies. In my defence it was late and I was very tired (and a bit drunk, but apparently that’s not an excuse anymore [emoji1]).

              “Some of those that work forces
              Are the same that burn crosses”

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              • GraemeG
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                One of the local watch shops has a preview of new models launched at Baselworld, mostly from the Swatch group. I got a chance to look at a few pieces, along with a free almond croissant. 😛

                This is the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Annual Calendar. It's been a bit controversial, because it's half diver's watch, half dress watch. I like it, but would suggest getting it on the standard strap, as the NATO made it sit a bit too high on the wrist.

                The Fifty Fathoms is now available with a big date complication, which I prefer to the standard, small date window.

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                • GraemeG
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                  The Omega boutique also had a couple of new models on display, chief of which was the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8. The watch doesn't have a dial, rather a moon map has been etched onto the bridges on both sides of the movement. The yellow doesn't pop as much in reality as it does in the photo, and I liked it a lot.

                  Omega have updated the Seamaster Professional Diver this year, and it's getting a lot of good press. It's a nice looking piece. Here it is in steel.

                  And here in steel and gold.

                  Lastly, I saw an Aqua Terra with a blue waves dial. It's a smaller piece, at 38 mm, and intended as a ladies watch, but I was very taken by it.

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                  • DougNgD
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                    I prefer the laquer dial from the last iteration of the Seamaster, but I might be biased (I have two). I'm also not a fan of the larger hands than the previous generation. They look ham fisted. The date at the six o'clock is a nice change though.

                    If that Aqua Terra had baton markers and a square date window, I'd be really temped.

                    I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                    • GraemeG
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                      @DougNg if you've already got two Seamasters, you don't need to buy one of the new ones. 🙂

                      I'm not a fan of diving watches, so won't be getting one. But they seem pretty well executed, and they're at an attractive price point.

                      The Aqua Terra comes with a square (OK, trapezoid) date window. The round one is on some of the smaller models. Time and Tide have a write up.

                      https://timeandtidewatches.com/editors-pick-another-look-at-the-latest-omega-aqua-terra/

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                        Ok, the 41mm Aqua Terra is extremely nice.

                        No way I'd be able to justify a purchase, but it is a lovely watch.

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                        • SeulS
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                          And how…

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                          • Max PowerM
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                            @Graeme:

                            It took me some time to realize where the actual time is indicated. I love the moon relief but on some watches there's just too much going on for my personal taste.

                            @elclintor:

                            > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                            • louisboscoL
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                              @Graeme did they say when they might be receiving the gmt pepsi?

                              "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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                              • GraemeG
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                                @louisbosco the watches were on display at Monards and the Omega boutique at the Crown Casino. Neither are Rolex dealers, so no mention of arrival dates.

                                Watches of Switzerland have the touring collection of new Rolexes from Baselworld in two or three weeks. I can probably get more details then, but the impression I get is that unless you're a big spending VIP customer, they won't even allow you to put an order in for one of the hot pieces.

                                As an aside, I really dislike the way the Rolex dealers are handling waiting lists right now. If you're a favoured client (someone who spends big), it sounds as though you can get things easily. But it's entirely arbitrary, at the manager's discretion, and with no transparency. I also suspect that the waiting lists are massively exaggerated…

                                The Root Beer GMT is already shipping, and I believe that the Pepsi is too. But good luck finding one.

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                                  @louisbosco according to the Rolex boutique at Crown Casino, the "Root Beer" GMT Master is already shipping, but they've only seen one to date. The "Pepsi" hasn't turned up yet, and they expect it in September.

                                  In both cases, there are enormous waiting lists.

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                                    @Graeme:

                                    [In both cases, there are enormous waiting lists.

                                    That would, at least for me the No. 1 Reason why not to buy a Rolex new, when I spend such a load of Money on something I don´t wait a second.](https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7660)

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                                      My reserved Seiko SLA019 has arrived at dealer … and of course I'm travelling for the next 3 weeks...

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                                      • louisboscoL
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                                        @Graeme i can only imagine. i did some enquiring in singapore but it's roughly around the same time as well. i'm keen to see how it looks like in person..

                                        "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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                                        • GraemeG
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                                          @Steffen I don't mind waiting lists, but the problem is that the allocation process is arbitrary. A big spender will get first pick, a first time customer won't even be allowed to submit an expression of interest.

                                          If it was a strict queue, so you put down a deposit and waited, it'd be a lot easier.

                                          My suspicion is that a lot of desirable pieces end up on the secondary market, and that's where some of the shortage is coming from. There are typically 300 unworn Daytonas on Chrono24 at inflated prices. That could easily be a big chunk of the annual production.

                                          @louisbosco Rolex do a roadshow at their dealers, where you can see all the watches. It's in Melbourne in a fortnight, and will probably make it to Perth soon. That'll be your best opportunity to see one. Otherwise you might get lucky with a dealer having it in stock.

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                                            How do you know about the roadshow and where it's coming?

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