Watches - another OCD problem
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my explorer II (1972)…
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@babyknight
what a great watch, great wristshot -
damn @babyknight lovely watch mate!
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That is a fine, fine watch Babyknight. I'm a big fan of the standard Explorer II as well, both in black dial and even more so in white. Sometimes I consider getting that one over a Submariner…
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Thank you for your kind words, @Sugar Mountain . Are you interested in the modern Explorer IIs? Cool watches. In comparison to the Subs, I think the main issue is case size. The modern Explorer II would be too big for my wrist at least, whereas I think the Sub is in such a sweet spot. Once you have them both on your wrist I am sure one will speak to you more!
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@babyknight No, I'm not a fan of the modern Explorer II. The increased size, the shape of the hands and the big lugs just don't appeal to me. I'm lusting after the Ref.16570. I'd love a Sub too but they are a bit common around town in HK!
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@Sugar Mountain but isn't HK one of the easier places in the world to find a vintage sub?
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Since the forum is in a Rolex frame of mind, here is an uninspired pic of mine:
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very nice @Anesthetist
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very nice @Anesthetist , very similar in style to my railmaster
found this a few weeks back , it belonged to my wifes father
ive never really been into watches but after looking through this thread and a few others im slowly getting sucked in , two on my wish list are a Omega speedmaster and a vintage sub
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Great watches @Anesthetist @Flash
@Anesthetist is it the current model? Such an iconic classic watch and still a sporty
@Flash love the speedy had one some years ago, the plexi version loved it a lot, unfortunately got stolen. And of course a vintage sub is always sweet, just do proper research before buying re condition of case/lugs, original pieces service dial or not etc
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Great watches @Anesthetist @Flash
@Anesthetist is it the current model? Such an iconic classic watch and still a sporty
It has a 2006 serial and I bought it new in 2007 as an early graduation present to myself. New it was $3600, now they are over $5K. I like this version much better than the new model whereas the case seems disproportionate to the hands.
Thanks for the compliments gents
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@Anesthetist and @Flash - both very nice watches.
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Flash, that datejust is seriously amazing!
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Thanks guys
@grandmasterben the datejust is a really nice watch but a bit too flashy for me
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just to add on to the amount of rolexes here. recently decided to change back to the nato strap after spending some time with the bracelet.
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@Sugar Mountain but isn't HK one of the easier places in the world to find a vintage sub?
@louisbosco Yes indeed. Even within a half mile radius of my apartment there are several shops selling beautiful old 5513 and 5512 etc. They're actually so commonplace it is marginally off-putting but it is still such a great watch.
