Watches - another OCD problem
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If anyone wants some watch porn, the Hodinkee shop has a 1950s mil-spec Fifty Fathoms with a bronze case in stock.
Unfortunately they're asking $65,000 for it. Sorry @Giles.
There's also a very cool Rolex King Midas. I've got a soft spot for radical 1970s cases.
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I d choose the gmt!
i really like that gmt master 2 but then i'm probably bias to that..
Nothing to choose between them really.
Both fantastic watches.
Just down to personal taste.
I'm more of a GMT fan.thanks a lot guys, that's the one i'm searching chrono24 for back and forth ^^
so if you find one in great condition for a decent price, feel free to pm please. thanks!@louisbosco : post a pic or two mate will ya?
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I've had a GMT master ll since 1991 that I've now given to Jules, who loves it and wears it well. Gorgeous watch that came into its own whilst I was flying in the RAF.
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When Rolex released the updated GMT Master II in 2005 it should have been called the Master III.
All the cosmetic changes make it a different watch, in my opinion, a pretty ugly one in comparison to its previous designs.
The typeface on the bezel reminds me of my blind great grandmothers landline phone…
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@Finn666 sorry, probably the worst photo. only realised now after taking a quick snap earlier today at work.. my skin tone just blends everything in with my wallet..
edit: fixed the photobucket problem..
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^^ same strap. different watch.
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I dunno I'm partial to the GMT > (black) Sub. Whilst the SD > GMT. That being said, it's my .02 that the GMT is the nicest designed modern-day Rolex. The Hulk is the nicest of the submariners, though.
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I prefer @QuantumMechanic's Jaeger to the GMT, but my watch tastes aren't entirely Catholic.
Were I buying a Rolex, it'd probably be the Air-King or Explorer.
Incidentally, the new Sea Dweller that I highlighted yesterday has the new generation Rolex movement, which has a longer power reserve (70 hours versus 48 hours), and is more resistant to magnetism. The downsides are that it's more expensive, and has a 43 mm diameter, which might make it too big.
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thanks rocket. the moment i saw the strap, i knew it was the one. i have another camo, like woodland camo but it didn't quite fit compared to this sand camo..
well come on QM, the best looking sub has to be a red sub..
anyway, a random questions guys, thoughts on rolex servicing? it just crossed my mind that i haven't serviced it once since 4 years ago, or maybe i had just once..
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If i didnt had a marriage to pay for id buy a pinion watch right now. I dont like watches in general but they look so great. Cant stop looking at them.
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I agree! I was more thinking of modern-day rolex watches and budget friendliness for Finn666.
thanks rocket. the moment i saw the strap, i knew it was the one. i have another camo, like woodland camo but it didn't quite fit compared to this sand camo..
well come on QM, the best looking sub has to be a red sub..
anyway, a random questions guys, thoughts on rolex servicing? it just crossed my mind that i haven't serviced it once since 4 years ago, or maybe i had just once..
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This little Frenchie wouldn't stop chewing my Panerai. Total cutie.
I had to pull my wife away because she was about to by that bulldog puppy in the back. He was awe$ome, but simple rule: people must out number the animals
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curiously as i thought of it the other day, i haven't serviced my rolex since i got it 4 years ago..
what are your thoughts on servicing guys? maybe @Tempvs too.. i'd love to hear what you think..
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It's Only Watch time again! If you want to buy a unique timepiece that not even @Tempvs owns, and support a charity, here's your chance.
This Patek Philippe will sell for a huge amount. It's a one-off in titanium, which is a metal that they rarely use.
Last time a retro Tudor Black Bay sold for CHF 375,000. This time it's a Black Bay Bronze with a trip to the factory thrown in. It'll probably be expensive…
There's a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Mil-Spec for @Giles to covet. I'm not sure if there's much different to the standard watch.
Hautlence have made a mechanical wrist pinball game. It's completely pointless, and I love it.
Montblanc are offering a green and bronze version of their Minerva chronograph. I like this a lot, and it'll look great once the case gets a patina.
There's a lot of other stuff in the list of watches. The FP Journe and MB&F are really nice, but I need to win the lottery first. The Fabergé chronograph and Hermès are slightly leftfield.
Lastly, there's a collaboration between Laurent Ferrier and Urwerk. No details, yet, but I suspect it'll be the most interesting piece in the auction.
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Does anyone know where I can get a 'Pepsi bezel' (just the bezel) from? If I go through a Rolex dealer, they will send it back to Rolex and they will only fit the bezel that was fitted from new (which in my case was the black and red one), Oh and you have to have it serviced with them as part of fitting a new bezel at a cost of approx £500
I've got a 1985 GMT and always fancied the Pepsi bezel.
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^ I bought a non-Rolex approved Pepsi bezel a good few years ago from eBay that was, to my eye, perfect in every detail. This was a non ceramic, metal insert that sat in the groove machined into the bezel. I simply pressed into place with pressure. I had the same issue with my old GMT Master ll that I gave to the wife. I had a few issues sorted with it and had it serviced and asked for a Pepsi bezel insert to replace the red and black insert. Rolex said no. I ended up going for an all black bezel which looks great
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I lost my bezel strangely on a night out and had a new one fitted by Mappin & Webb many years ago and went for a black one. Thanks for the heads up, I'll check eBay for the 'insert'.
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