Watches - another OCD problem

[Tempvs]

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Seiko 5 Sports SNZF17K1
Vintagestrap

[ben2t]

114060
SubC

[tigerpac]

^With the nice new green tag - enjoy!

[dylantbmayes]

@Snowy:

went into the rolex store today to ask about a GMT Master 2 (and just try one on). The wait time for all models? 12 months! And they get 1 in stock each month. The first person to pay gets it. They give you 10 minutes from time of call to pay before calling the next in line. Ruthless!

Not the GMT Master 2 but still relevant…

http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/05/04/rolex-cosmograph-daytona-oyster/

[ben2t]

@dylantbmayes what is green tag means?
yeah, GMT masters II Batman is the best, touch it in person but 2Grand more

[ben2t]

@tigerpac what is green tag mean?

[ben2t]

SubC
BB Red
Superocean 42
Sumo Blue

[Tempvs]

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[tigerpac]

@ben2t:

@tigerpac what is green tag mean?

It's the 'superlative chronometer' standard - they quietly rolled out a -2/+2 seconds/day standard for all their movements late last year.  The green tag denotes that its a part of that new standard.

[Graeme]

@dylantbmayes:

Not the GMT Master 2 but still relevant…

http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/05/04/rolex-cosmograph-daytona-oyster/

I wonder if the GMT Master and Daytona are actually more available than legend would suggest. If it takes seven years to get a watch then I could see most people going elsewhere.

[ben2t]

thanks for the info @tigerpac i think you are right my watch is +1 in the 1st 36 hours i have it.

[Tempvs]

Rolex generally is just a great product. In my Hubble view a GMT or Submariner are as good as it gets in that price range. I have a few watches but if I could have only one and had to keep it for good I would choose a steel GMT. The steel watches are great value for money over a period of time. Generally they run for about 8-10 years before they need a service. However if used in deep water they need more regular checks.
The case work is to a very high standard and the movement is a real work horse, not a highly tuned race car. That's why it lasts for so long.
The latest watches are just getting better all the time due to more accurate machining and the modern oils used today that just don't degrade like the old ones did.
So for me a Steel sports watch will give good service over a life time of daily wear.

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[Tempvs]

The Good  The Great and The Crazy

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[Snowy]

Thanks @Tempvs. I'll hopefully pick one up in a few months. They are about 15% more in Japan than list price of Sydney, which is a bit odd.

[louisbosco]

@Snowy from what i realise. "luxury" import stuff in japan is rather expensive from what i've come across..

[Tempvs]

@Snowy:

Thanks @Tempvs. I'll hopefully pick one up in a few months. They are about 15% more in Japan than list price of Sydney, which is a bit odd.

The U.K. Is one of the cheapest places to buy Rolex if your not from the UK meaning that you purchase VAT free for export. The currency is weak and you get a bit of discount. Can make for a decent deal on many watches.

[Tempvs]

The retail is £5600 inc VAT at 20%.

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[Snowy]

Thanks @Tempvs.

[Graeme]

Vacheron Constantin have just announced a world time version of the Overseas. More details at Hodinkee and Monochrome.

I really like the one on the left. However, I really don't like the $37,000 price tag.