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    Graeme
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    Joined: 30 Mar 2012

    @Snowy I'm in regional Victoria, so no Rolex stores around here. 😞

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      Snowy
      Joined: 15 Jun 2012

      All good.

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        DougNg
        Joined: 24 Sept 2009

        Not really a great time to be asking, everything is closed. A couple weeks ago I could have asked my AD.

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

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          Graeme
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          I thought that there might have been a dealer somewhere out here in the sticks, but the nearest Rolex stockists are in Melbourne and Canberra. Omega are similar.

          I'm surprised by that.

          There are rumours of a new Submariner, but that might be wistful thinking. Rolex haven't made any announcements about new models, which were due to be announced in a month or so.

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            DougNg
            Joined: 24 Sept 2009

            I'm a little jaded by upgraded models. I was excited when I heard that they were upgrading the Omega Seamaster, and while it was a massive upgrade on paper, I still prefer the older non wave model by a significant margin.

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

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              Snowy
              Joined: 15 Jun 2012

              Doug, down this way it's really just getting to shut down right now. Most places I'm aware of are still open online/answering phones etc, just retail closed. Thought I may have been at the very tail end of timing it right… was worth a shot..

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                DougNg
                Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                I have the personal phone number of my AD, you want new or used?
                Will see what she says. I doubt she has access to the inventory without getting to her terminal in the store, but worth a shot.

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

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                  Snowy
                  Joined: 15 Jun 2012

                  Thanks Doug, will PM.

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                    Manticore
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                    Joined: 25 Jan 2017

                    Some of you may be familiar with the name Bob Barth. I was lucky enough to meet Bob once in Carmel at a Rolex event. His book Seadwellers is a fantastic read and a prized possession in my small library.

                    “It is with heavy hearts that we announce we’ve lost a legend, US Navy SEALAB Diver Bob Barth has passed away. His work as a saturation diver or “aquanaut” where he spent days and weeks in a pressurized habitat underwater led to the invention of the Rolex Sea-Dweller. As they tested different breathing gas mixtures for the decompression chamber they would often hear a loud “pop” and the crystals were exploding off their watches. What made the watches waterproof were also trapping the helium under the crystal since helium particles are so tiny, they could get into the watch. As the decompression took place, the helium gas would expand and “pop” the crystal off. Bob Barth worked with Rolex to invent a one-way valve to release the pressure, now known as the Helium Release Valve on the Rolex Sea-Dweller. We thank Bob Barth for his service to our country and his dedication to Rolex. We will miss you and send our condolences to his family. Rest in peace Bob.”


                    [from Fourtane]

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                      Bfd70
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                      Joined: 22 Mar 2018

                      @Manticore:

                      Some of you may be familiar with the name Bob Barth. I was lucky enough to meet Bob once in Carmel at a Rolex event. His book Seadwellers is a fantastic read and a prized possession in my small library.

                      “It is with heavy hearts that we announce we’ve lost a legend, US Navy SEALAB Diver Bob Barth has passed away. His work as a saturation diver or “aquanaut” where he spent days and weeks in a pressurized habitat underwater led to the invention of the Rolex Sea-Dweller. As they tested different breathing gas mixtures for the decompression chamber they would often hear a loud “pop” and the crystals were exploding off their watches. What made the watches waterproof were also trapping the helium under the crystal since helium particles are so tiny, they could get into the watch. As the decompression took place, the helium gas would expand and “pop” the crystal off. Bob Barth worked with Rolex to invent a one-way valve to release the pressure, now known as the Helium Release Valve on the Rolex Sea-Dweller. We thank Bob Barth for his service to our country and his dedication to Rolex. We will miss you and send our condolences to his family. Rest in peace Bob.”


                      [from Fourtane]

                      Really interesting, thanks for the info. I’ll try and locate a copy of the book. Lots of time for leisure reading atm.

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                        Graeme
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                        Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                        Hodinkee have published a piece on Bob Barth.

                        https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/pioneering-saturation-and-sealab-diver-robert-a-barth-has-passed-away

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                          Graeme
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                          It's just a short article, but it links to this one, which is about the Sea-Dweller, and is more interesting.

                          https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/hodinkee-exclusive-and-in-depth-bob-barths-historic-sealab-r

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                            Graeme
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                            Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                            There's a story on WatchPro that Patek might skip announcing any new models this year, and release them in 2021.

                            https://usa.watchpro.com/exclusive-patek-philippe-postpones-all-watch-launches-until-2021-and-rolex-could-be-next/

                            Worn & Wound reported the WatchPro story, and added speculation that Rolex might do the same.

                            https://wornandwound.com/around-the-web-patek-philippe-to-postpone-new-watch-releases-until-2021/

                            @louisbosco might need to take a lie down in a dark room for a few minutes to recover. 😉

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                              louisbosco
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                              @Graeme got all the time in the world now that i'm out of a job for 4 weeks..

                              "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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                                Graeme
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                                I know that feeling @louisbosco… 😢

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                                  Graeme
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                                  As expected, Rolex and Tudor are postponing their 2020 releases.

                                  https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-tudor-patek-philippe-postpone-2020-new-product-announcements

                                  However, I'm hearing that a lot of people are getting calls from Rolex dealers letting them know that previously unobtainable models are now in stock. So if you want that Pepsi or Daytona, now might be a good time to phone around…

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                                    Graeme
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                                    RIP Baselworld?

                                    https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-tudor-patek-philippe-leave-baselworld

                                    last edited by 14 Apr 2020, 13:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Bfd70
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                                      Joined: 22 Mar 2018

                                      I think so.

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                                        Graeme
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                                        Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                        Watches of Switzerland and Goldsmiths (in the UK) are having online COVID-19 sales.

                                        There are some decent buys in there, including a denim Railmaster (the NATO version has a better discount than the bracelet), Zenith Cronometro Tip in bronze, Omega Planet Ocean Big Blue, plus a few Speedmasters and Nomos watches.

                                        Then there are some that probably aren't worth it even at the sale price, such as the U-Boat Capsule Watch. 😛

                                        I'm not sure if all the deals are that great, and you might be able to get a similar price on a regular piece by haggling, given no one seems to be buying right now.

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                                          Graeme
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                                          Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                                          Oris and Momotaro have collaborated on a Divers Sixty-Five.

                                          https://monochrome-watches.com/oris-momotaro-jeans-divers-sixty-five-introducing-price/

                                          last edited by 24 Apr 2020, 10:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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