Anyone into watches/timepieces?
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Well thinking of getting something like this one. Is a good excuse as my birthday is comming.
Cheers
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I’ve gotten to where I do t wear watches much anymore but my dad got this for Christmas knowing I’ve always wanted one:-)
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That’s a classicMr. Sharpe wrote: »
I’ve gotten to where I do t wear watches much anymore but my dad got this for Christmas knowing I’ve always wanted one:-)
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Indeed that is some patina
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Mr. Sharpe wrote: »
I’ve gotten to where I do t wear watches much anymore but my dad got this for Christmas knowing I’ve always wanted one:-)
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Well thinking of getting something like this one. Is a good excuse as my birthday is comming.
Cheers
Great looking watch. -
The Omega is FINALLY on its way back to me
Get it Friday.
Should look brand new
All of this was done:
The movement rate is out of tolerance.
- The bezel shows signs of scratches and/or dents.
- The crystal is marked and/or scratched.
- The movement has low amplitude.
- The dial and/or hands are faded or discolored.
- One or more pins and/or tubes in the bracelet are loose and will be replaced.
- The crown is worn.
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So I got the watch back today, everything looks fantastic. They replaced a ton of parts including a bunch of internal gears, all of the gaskets, a bunch of pens on the bracelet, the hands the crown the helium valve ETC
I’m slightly surprised they didn’t replace the bezel which has a slight scratch in it but I would imagine that’s not really covered.
The bracelet looks absolutely fantastic, looks like the day I bought it. In the interior of the watch looks flawless. I can only assume it runs perfectly also as that’s the whole idea behind the service.
Anyway glad to be back up and running with this beauty and here are the pictures, including bags of all the parts that they sent back to me.
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You’re right the bezel does have a scratch. Wonder why they didn’t replace
Is that red box from the service?
Rolex comes in a plastic box back.
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they said it was not a replaceable item, like the bracelet or case, but I didn't get emailed to ask if i wanted to pay to have it either. oh well, it doesn't bother me, the rest of the watch is immaculate.
Yes the red case was what they shipped it back in - new to me.
this wasn't cheap though - $625 with shipping etc -
That’s alright
Rolex is like double that.
Patek is like 5x that.
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Now that reminds me, I may have to start planning on sending mine in.
I have 4.
CrapMagico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R -
LOL, one day a Patek maybe
I have a Ulysse Nardin 1846 Chrono thats beautiful but its only 38mm and looks tiny on my wrist, also have a Fortis Spacematic but it needs a service and they want $1k for that, only paid 2 for the watch
4 rolly's huh, big baller -
Wearing my very modest (ie cheap) Seiko baby tuna! Cheapish Japanese automatic watch at its finest. This watch just does it for me, I have watches that cost over 10 times this but I find this baby on my wrist more and more. Just such a fantastic looking watch imo
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Good looking watch Zach
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joecoulson wrote: »LOL, one day a Patek maybe
I have a Ulysse Nardin 1846 Chrono thats beautiful but its only 38mm and looks tiny on my wrist, also have a Fortis Spacematic but it needs a service and they want $1k for that, only paid 2 for the watch
4 rolly's huh, big baller
Yeah right big baller
I was in Beverly Hills once.
The guy wouldn’t even let me try on the Richard Mille.
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Could not put it on, guy watched me like a hawk
Even my wife was perturbed.
He definitely scoped me out and figured I wasn’t a buyer.
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Here are my 4
Haven’t bought a Rolex since 2011... I have been eyeballing the Smurf or the white gold Pepsi but at this time, I do not feel like I have done enough to warrant or deserve a gold Rolex.
So I will wait.
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That Daytona is bad a55
I was in Vegas and almost tried one of these on until I saw the cheapest was $30k
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Richard Mille
The one time I felt like I was kicked out of a store.Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R -
That's messed up, in my business (construction) I learned early on not to judge any book by a cover.
Long time ago, a land developer pulled up next to our builder when we were standing chatting to him. The developer was writing a check to buy some land to have the builder give to the owner. This guy (developer) rolled up in a beat up old pickup, Labrador sticking its head out of the passenger window, wearing overalls and looking rough.
But he stroked a check for $5 million in front of us to purchase a huge piece of land for the next project.This was in the mid 90's
Never judge a book by the cover.
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Good policy. Too bad about your experience, Joey.
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Early in my adult life I thought I would be more into watches but that never really happened. These are the only halfway decent watches I've had since about age 21-23....so, that's about 30 years!
Current
ESQ by Movado E5255 Chronograph Stainless Steel
Current
Invicta Reserve Collection Sea Vulture 0474
Current
Seiko Chronograph World Timer Two-Tone Stainless Steel 5T52-6B39
Gone
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King Stainless Steel w/ Rose Dial
Gone
Seiko Chronograph World Timer Gold Tone Stainless 5T52-6A39
Fantasy
My dream $30K+ watch is the gaudy 18K rose gold CORUM Admiral's Cup Challenge 44 Regatta. If I ever win the Big Game!
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Buy me a gold Rolex if you win the Big Game W!Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R -
Other than as a piece of jewelry when you get dressed up, I really don’t understand any interest in a watch. But, then to each their own.
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Time is way to precious to let it go by with a cheap watch
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Yeah right big baller
I was in Beverly Hills once.
The guy wouldn’t even let me try on the Richard Mille.
Try Chatel in Carmel, CA. Walked in there with a buddy of mine one day about 2 years ago, not only was he not close to being in the market, he also didn't even remotely look like he was, and they didn't even hesitate to pull one out of the case for him. Needless to say he was a little shocked to realize the model he admired was worth almost as much as his house.
But to be honest... In my opinion, they did you a favor. That brand is nothing but tacky, & gaudy, pieces of plastic, with little-to-no history or substance. But like I said...just my opinion.HT
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Yes. Now a Ulysse Nardin grand complication for $150k that’s worth every penny.
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Joey, since you asked before the fact, I've got you covered on the Gold Rolex. I'll swing through TX and I'll get me one as well.^^^
Buy me a gold Rolex if you win the Big Game W!
Now, back to reality...can you lend me about $5G's so I can buy lotto tickets and finish up some home projects before my Son's big open house on June 1st?
Man Oh man, how I wish I could hire this work done and have the kitchen remodeled. So little time and little money. If I had a gold Rolex right now I'd sell it like I did with the stainless one I had and get this remodel done. My wife used to be in jewelry sales and sold her stainless (and thousands in gold) years back during some tough times. I would love to be able to replace it someday.
Family priorities!
Back to it... I dropped in a new toilet in the master bath last night, now on to painting the guest room, trim, crown, and wainscoting the dining room. A man's work is never done!
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Nope!, other can talk about their bathroom / house remodel, I can talk about mine. Sorry!John Megadeth wrote: »TMI This is the first time in life that I learned about Toto, Gerber, etc. brands. I went with an American Standard Cadet 3 because I have a 10" rough in and I found a deal on a new one at a discount house. I'd really TMI and blow this thread up if I dropped a pic... LOL!
Its my reality right now. I'm serious when I say, if I had some valuable watches, etc. I would sell them to fund getting this whole house finished. I just don't wear watches that much these days. Its been three years and I still have few rooms to finish. I saved a ton doing most myself but it still was not cheap.
Ok, no more house remodel talk on the watch thread. As far as watches, it would be nice to have a nice Omega watch at some point. Until then, I would like another Invicta. I think the Akula Diver designer are cool. A BIG man watch.
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