Watches - another OCD problem
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i think it depends on what you're wearing it with. i would think the aquanaut looks better as an everyday. but the nautilus can look nice when you're dressing up… but then again, you could swap the bracelet of the nautilus for something a little rugged..
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JLC - Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea Euro version on a vintage tropic watch strap. Love, love, love this watch. Polaris is a beaut also.
Who'se getting a Patek? Me likey, too
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@QuantumMechanic I do like the JLC Memovox models, and agree about the new Polaris.
I'm not planning on getting a Patek, and if I did would probably be the Aquanaut. I like the 5522A, but there are seventeen on Chrono24 selling for between $50K and $60K. That's not bad inflation for a piece that originally retailed for under $22K. :o
That said, Patek make 50,000 to 60,000 watches a year, so a run of 600 are a fair chunk of last year's production.
@louisbosco I suspect that an Aquanaut would dress up nicely on a leather strap.
As for the Nautilus, I'm not a fan of bracelets, and being an integrated design would make it harder to swap for a strap.
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@Graeme it's always a tough choice deciding between the two. i make a decision on which one i like better now and 3 months down the road, i'll probably forget which one it was. i do like the 'chequered' face on the aquanaut though..
is chrono24 really a good place to sus out current prices and retail prices?
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@louisbosco I've got no idea if Chrono24 is the best source of secondhand prices. It's more that it's a convenient place to check.
Incidentally, the Patek Advanced Research Aquanaut is being advertised around $160K there, versus $59K when new. I should've pulled my money out of the stock market and bought one instead. Especially after last week. :o
Surprisingly the rarer, earlier Advanced Research models are a lot cheaper. I suspect that a lot of things are speculative listings.
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new rubber b strap. unfortunately due to small wrists and the ability to cut the straps only on 1 side, they kinda sit awkwardly for now.. but i'm happy with it still..
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I'm always surprised that Rolex doesn't offer options for straps and bracelets.
For example, the Oysterflex looks like a fantastic design, but you can only buy it on a watch. If @louisbosco could have bought one, he might have gone that way instead of a Rubber B. (It looks good Louis, shame about the fitting issues.)
The real irony is that Tudor have gone in for alternative straps and bracelets in a big way…
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@Steffen I get the impression that Rolex do their own thing, and don't really concern themselves too much with what the consumers want. Somehow it's working for them.
It's possible that they're using Tudor to test things out, and maybe incorporate them into the core collection. For example, Tudor are very vintage influenced, and a few touches in the Rolex main line (such as the red line of text on the anniversary Sea Dweller) might be a nod to that.
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@Steffen @Graeme what you both said is pretty true. Tudor is the testing grounds for Rolex and also a place where they'll introduce something that they feel will not fit into the brand aesthetics of Rolex.
although they do not currently offer a 'rubber bracelet', i don't necessarily mind that face. couple issues with a rubber strap is that it's hard to adjust for wrist size. especially the ones that fit into the OEM clasp. with metal links, i can simple remove them. but with a rubber strap, once i cut them shorter, there's no going back.
now i could simple go out and find a glidelock clasp as with the ceramic Submariners. However, the rubber B strap for the glidelock clasp is different and doest have that green center line that looks great with the GMT hand..
fitting issues aside, i'll live. i actually like the rubber strap for a change.
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I've got a bit of a thing for the limited edition Omega Railmaster, but the standard model is growing on me. Hodinkee did A Week On The Wrist review, which helped sell me on it.
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@louisbosco Have you tried Everest straps? I have a few for different watches and find them to fit well and the quality is solid. Can get a variant that utilizes the Rolex clasp also.
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@Manticore no i haven't. i'll have a look. it's only my first rubber strap. problem is with my small wrist, they usually don't fit too well. unlike nato or metal links where i have a greater degree of adjustment.
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@louisbosco I think they're worth a shot, especially for smaller diameter wrists. I only have the tang buckle variants since I'm not a fan of using a deployant with a rubber strap since they generally never fit comfortably in my opinion (a habit from when I used to be a divemaster - any watches with rubber dive straps always had a tang buckle).
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Still loving my SINN
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Boss watch
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Well, there I go: I just placed an order for the Grand Seiko SBGH037. I should get it next week…
Interestingly I got a $200 discount from a US AD, and then (after I had placed the order of course) I got an email from another US AD with a $600 discount. They must be eager to get rid of their last units. I understand ADs generally don't give discounts on LE watches generally...
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Ever since discussions a couple of weeks ago on this forum concerning watches (Rolex Hulk, Blancpain 50 Fathoms, etc.), I’m getting the itch again.
Are there any places to look for rumours on upcoming releases at Baselworld in a couple of weeks? I’ve been reading the Rolex forum and scouring the web using google search, but would like to know if I’m missing anything important.
I’ve seen a possible re release of the GMT with the coke bezel (black/red), the Milgauss may be updated, and the Submariner may get an updated movement.
If the watches are updated, do AD’s give any discounts?
Appreciate any info you guys may have.
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Give a discount on a watch that has become a limited edition? That seems unlikely, especially with Rolex.
