Watches - another OCD problem

[Graeme]

I was in Melbourne today and spotted the Casio G-Shock in titanium. It looks similar to the steel version, but is significantly lighter. The PVD coating gives it a rubber look.

There was also the digital camouflage version.

I like them both, though they're two and a half times the price of the steel version. The crystal has been upgraded to sapphire instead of mineral glass, and the salesman reckoned that they're better finished.

[Seul]

They're both way cool. But I think you're only allowed to wear the camo if this is your ride:

[Graeme]

@Seul I could live with that!

[Seul]

You and me both… Zero fucks given 

[Chris]

I like that camo one way more than I would've expected, but that is a lot of money for G Shock.

[mclaincausey]

For a watch like the G-shock, I think plastic is a better case material. Lightweight, durable, cheaper, and the thing is already fugly so it's not like it changes the aesthetic. YMMV, $0.02, etc

[Anesthetist]

They make a similar blue ti Gshock that’ve drooled over for almost a year now. Really well done.

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[DougNg]

@Anesthetist:

They make a similar blue ti Gshock that’ve drooled over for almost a year now. Really well done.

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This one?

https://mimosjewelry.com/collections/digital/products/digital-gmwb5000g-2

[Giles]

Doing what it was made for….

[browniemcghee]

Such a great watch.  Glad you are putting it through its paces.

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[JDelage]

What are the stainless steel watches that have become hard to find, or largely unavailable?

• Rolex: Submariner, Daytona
• Patek: Nautilus

Not sure about:

• AP: Royal Oak
• Rolex: Deep Sea

[Graeme]

The Rolex Daytona, GMT Master, Sky Dweller, and possibly the Submariner. I don't know about the Yacht Master.

The Patek Philippe Nautilus and also the Aquanaut.

I don't know about the Royal Oak, but I think that some models are scarce.

[louisbosco]

they're all available. just gotta buy a datejust or two first.. 

[Anesthetist]

As for AP, in Tortola & St Thomas we saw quite a few of the more complicated ROs but only one “base” model. The dealers were apparently supposed to limit one to a person but I imagine money talks.

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[Graeme]

Monochrome are speculating about what Rolex will release at Baselworld. I'm not a huge fan of the Crown, but this Milgauss is awesome.

Of course, there's a question whether Baselworld will happen this year. Watches and Wonders (formally SIHH) has just been cancelled in light of the Coronavirus outbreak.

[mclaincausey]

Weird to render the bezel in "10-minute" units

[Chris]

What's the point of the bezel only going to 6?

[Anesthetist]

Meh. Doesnt impress me much tbh.

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[Graeme]

I think that the concept Milgauss is a throwback to this one, which also has the ten minute scale on the bezel.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BtBiSr4HtTw/

[Anesthetist]

So, the vintage one I like. The proportions on the new model just seem really off.

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