Watches - another OCD problem
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I understand why people feel that way about Rolex but I like their watches. There is nothing else at that level that I can wear on a job site, beat up, and not worry about, especially with the Sea-Dwellers I own.
That said, I passed on a couple of watches recently and have not heard from my AD since. I honestly do not care. I am not playing those games.
There are a few vintage pieces I am interested in, but I probably will not buy anything new. Well except for the no date sub. Oh and the Pepsi on an oyster bracelet but other than that, I’m not buying anything new.
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@northsouthdenimguy said in Watches - another OCD problem:
Pepsi on an oyster bracelet
Which is one of the ones I had.......I sold it (way tooo cheap
) to fund my 50 fathoms....Which in all the years I have been wearing it, only one person has recognised.... -
Darn…
Actually, the funny thing is I really only wear one watch now. I will occasionally switch it up, but it has been months or maybe years since I switched it up on a daily or even every few day basis. I am getting to the point where I think I only need two watches: an everyday piece and the one I’ve always dreamed of.
Edit: I don’t know all their different model numbers, etc. but I’m sure like everybody else in the world I love this one or the modern one.
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I’m about to make your shit list, but I think there are similarities… and as somebody that really likes Rolex, I don’t see it as a bad thing. So here we go it was nice “knowing”’you.
Rolex and Iron Heart are similar because neither tries to be the most artistic or niche. They focus on durability, consistency, and long-term reliability. There may be more interesting options at the same price, but very few brands execute “classic and overbuilt” as consistently. Safe done right becomes timeless.
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@Giles I have to say, my five digit GMT Master is one of my faves. So fair point.
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@northsouthdenimguy the 5 digit GMT is one of my faves. I'm not a big fan of acrylic bezels generally.
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@northsouthdenimguy said in Watches - another OCD problem:
I’m about to make your shit list
There may be some similarities, but there are sure as heck a lot of dissimilarities. Better to talk about them over a pint.
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Not to belabor the point, but I will, and I would love to grab a pint one day.
I was not comparing how you all run the business. I was talking about the similarities in iconic status, classic designs, overengineering, and that consistent, no nonsense durability that defines both brands.
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They make a LE version of this Radiomir in white gold, an absolute beast!!
Settle down easy......
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I struggle with white gold watches. There’s a couple that I really like but it’s hard to justify for the most part.
Although my wife does have a beautiful WG date just. She loves larger watches. She wears this 36 and a 41. I’ve tried it on but strap is way too small I can’t even get the clasp closed.
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I own lots of more expensive watches but for sheer value for money I don’t think you can beat the basic Seiko Turtle.
Such a great watch. Think I only paid around £250 for it lightly used off eBay.
Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what separates us from the animals... except the weasel.
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Paired with a 1600-OLV, LHT 19 oz OD type 3 and 888 XHS. And a beater pair of blundstones.
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@1WayTrip I have a few nice things at this point in my life. But rarely does a week go by when I don't pick my SKX over a half dozen "nicer" options.
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@Anesthetist excellent pickup!!
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@goosehd thank you! The 50 case is one of my favorites but it is just a hair too large. The 44mm is about as large as I dare to go (for now).
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@Anesthetist …and I can’t give you the compliment for a great watch without guiding you down this path…
https://www.gregstevensdesign.com/watch-straps.html
I’ve been very pleased with my straps from him. Enjoy or don’t…but seeing how you’ve led me down a few paths
“…hope that somewhere there's a hobbit with a ring on his way to a volcano.” - Nic
