Watches - another OCD problem

[JDelage]

The calculation made by the brand is that they'll be able to upsell them on bimetal or precious metal pieces, which are higher margin products. Once the customer is (1) committed to buying a Rolex and (2) in the store with cash in hand, they are in a weakened position and a significant proportion will be upsold.

[Snowy]

^^in neither shop was that my experience. Neither tried to suggest a two tone model. That could have been due to my declared/strong view of SS only tho. Just 1 direct exp. What you've mentioned JDelage sounds reasonable and likely, that said..

[JDelage]

I might be wrong. It might also be a lot more subtle. When I was in a Rolex boutique, they said they didn't have one for me to try, but I was welcome to try a precious metal model one to see what it felt like and then leave my name for the steel model…

[Graeme]

Here's another GMT, the Grand Seiko 9F Quartz GMT. This version, with the yellow highlight, has a specially tweaked movement accurate to within five seconds per year. :o

More at Watches by SJX.

[mclaincausey]

@Graeme:

Here's another GMT, the Grand Seiko 9F Quartz GMT. This version, with the yellow highlight, has a specially tweaked movement accurate to within five seconds per year. :o

More at Watches by SJX.

dead sexy–but among my very favorites of all GMTs is this one: http://watchesbysjx.com/2017/10/introducing-the-grand-seiko-hi-beat-gmt-peacock-sbgj227.html

[Graeme]

@mclaincausey the green peacock dial is lovely.

I like the Grand Seiko Blue Ceramic GMT, although it's probably an acquired taste.

It's also a big (46 mm in diameter) and expensive ($15K) watch.

Hodinkee and Watch Time have writeups.

[JDelage]

I like it too - a lot. However, the price is ridiculous.

[EJS]

Tempted to have a bid at this old omega that's come up at auction..

[JDelage]

As a side note, I went to see "Crazy Rich Asians" recently (fun). There are a few nice watches, most especially a panda Daytona…

[Graeme]

Here's the background story on the Rolex in Crazy Rich Asians.

https://www.windvintage.com/blog/2018/8/23/the-story-of-the-rolex-paul-newman-daytona-in-crazy-rich-asians

And an Instagram post by the very lucky owner.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmhxvXXFVfE/

[JDelage]

Very cool, thank you. Isn’t that a lovely, lovely watch…

[Chris]

It was a pretty fun movie. I'm told the author name drops exceedingly nice watches throughout all three books in the series.  It will be interesting to see if any others get screen time in the future movie(s).

[JDelage]

I recall at least one big Hublot at someone's wrist… I agree, fun movie.

[henry_david]

So I went to the Vintage Rolex Forum x Fourtané meet last weekend in Carmel-by-the-Sea (see below for the link) and it was wonderful. I met a lot of wonderful people there, Eric Ku included, and saw the below Oysterquartz. I knew my father would love it so I let him know about it and now he's the proud owner of this 1980 Datejust Oysterquartz! It's his first vintage piece and he couldn't be happier. I love that I was able to convince him to get it and offload his regular Datejust 

(https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/vintagerolexforum/vrf-x-fourtane-annual-gtg-saturday-august-25th-t245011.html)

[Anesthetist]

About 10 years ago I had a dealer offer me an Oysterquartz for $700 and I sadly passed on it because we were buying a house. [emoji24]

Today:

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[Steffen]

That is a really nice Watch @Anesthetist is the matching Good Art strap already in production 

[Anesthetist]

@Steffen:

That is a really nice Watch @Anesthetist is the matching Good Art strap already in production 

I’d love to have one in veg tan but unfortunately leather and hospitals dont mix well. I’d love even more to have a sterling bracelet but keeping my wife from tearing off my genitals is my first priority.

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[neph93]

@Anesthetist:

I’d love even more to have a sterling bracelet but keeping my wife from tearing off my genitals is my first priority.

Wimp! Who needs testicles when you have a sterling silver Rolex strap 

[henry_david]

@Anesthetist:

@Steffen:

That is a really nice Watch @Anesthetist is the matching Good Art strap already in production 

I’d love to have one in veg tan but unfortunately leather and hospitals dont mix well. I’d love even more to have a sterling bracelet but keeping my wife from tearing off my genitals is my first priority.

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Hahaha well just get a Good Art bracelet cause who can't appreciate one of those?

[Matty123]

Looking to trade my Panerai for a Rolex. Can anyone recommend a dealer or person they’ve dealt with?