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18 July 2019, 11:03 PM | #391 |
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Agreed regarding the blue vs green dial fanfare. Maybe speculators believe the green to be quirkier and therefore perhaps more valuable down the road (not saying I agree with that assessment). As long as you don't have FOMO and can look at things objectively, this environment still allows for great watches to be found. Everyone looks left (green dial) you go right (blue dial).
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19 July 2019, 12:55 AM | #392 | |
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I find it is much more enjoyable to look for the less loved models and outside of Rolex while the market remains this overheated. Not going to lie, I am on "the list" for a SS Daytona (years likely), a Blue dial SkyD (probably removing myself if I get this PM Blue dial), and may add myself back to the SS BLRO list since I didn't get the WG version. To be honest, I don't much care when or if I get the calls. Watch money is gone for this year, and next year I am seriously thinking Panerai or AP. Perhaps Rolex is doing many of us a favor letting us enjoy other brands for awhile.
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19 July 2019, 06:08 AM | #393 |
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Just curious if anyone has opinions on the titanium case 5015 vs. the steel? I've been on the hunt for months and haven't come across the titanium in person (in either color). I'm torn between the brushed finish and sapphire case back on the titanium versus the more classic vibe of the steel.
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Totally. I lost interest in Rolex before things got really nutty, and I'm really glad that happened, because man there are some killer watches out there once you get outside of the big marketing brands (and, admittedly, I don't want something everyone else has anyway). |
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19 July 2019, 07:12 AM | #395 |
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I'm with both of you. You take advantage of the current environment (in life, work and watches). The over inflation of certain models/brands means undervaluation of other models/ brands. As long as you find something you like, there are great deals to be had.
I also typically get turned off from things that become too popular. This current environment has soured me a bit to Rolex, AP and PP. I'm using it as the perfect opportunity to look into devalued brands like Lange and Moser.
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With the market being what it is it seemed the perfect time to look around at unloved models and other brands. I am enjoying it. Always wanted a FF, but if the market was relatively normal I would have spent that 14K on a CHNR or something else. So maybe a blessing to not be able to get much from Rolex right now.
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And Moser are just cool.
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Any news on when the kuda May start shipping
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I was told to expect it this month but have not heard a peep. Ordered it so long ago hard to be excited lol
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I ordered a bulgari a few days ago and I bet it arrives first lol
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21 October 2019, 02:34 PM | #404 |
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It doesn’t have to be a dichotomy. While the current environment is a bummer in some ways, a blend of Rolex, AP, Lange and BP makes a perfect collection (for me). |
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26 May 2020, 11:40 PM | #407 |
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If anyone is interested, Watchbox is selling a BOC iii (250 piece limited 40mm Fifty fathoms in blue). Decent price.
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26 May 2020, 11:57 PM | #408 |
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I love the FF, but have dithered over he years due to the sizing.
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14 June 2020, 03:45 AM | #409 |
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I have a random question for those that own a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, seems that this thread has quite a few. A few days ago I purchased a pre-owned stainless steel blue fifty fathoms off Chrono24 with all boxes and papers. The jeweler I bought the watch from is an authorized Blancpain dealer and according to the warranty card sold the watch to the original owner. My question is, on the warranty card and on the watch there is not a serial number but a Watch No. which is three digits and a Watch Ref. that matches the reference number on Blancpain's website. Is that correct for a fifty fathoms?
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Yes, according to the warranty card mine was purchased in August 2018 and it has a three digit watch number. Thank you for the reply, I was not worried the watch was counterfeit since the jeweler I purchased it from has two physical store locations, is an authorized deal of multiple brands including Blancpain, a social media presence, and a podcast. I’ll try and post some pictures in the next few days. |
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Thoughts on Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
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15 June 2020, 03:27 AM | #416 |
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I'm sure they will and, just like the X71, it will be arse clenchingly expensive...
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20 June 2020, 01:40 AM | #417 |
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Recently got this black version on a bracelet and I'm obsessed with it. I haven't worn anything else (well, watches... ) since I got it. Have a blue one on the way and will post pics when it arrives. Love this watch.
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20 June 2020, 01:56 AM | #418 |
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more pics
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20 June 2020, 08:23 PM | #419 |
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Full metal Barakuda, love it. the Fifty Fathoms should be sold by default on a bracelet. |
20 June 2020, 11:55 PM | #420 |
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Gorgeous! That Barakuda is one of the best if not the best FF I have seen.
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