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Old 10 February 2020, 12:27 PM   #26
The Argonaut
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Originally Posted by GreenLantern View Post
Another lovely example:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ODYwtAoIT/

Bitter because I missed out on getting one of these brand new from my AD back in the day. :(
Impressive. I guess if one sees these on instagram regularly, and one wants to keep up with the Jones and Janes, you have to buy in. I didn't realize that so many of Nautilus range was so easy to pick up in years past (love the "shelf turd" expression.). All of my colleagues were only targeting blue dial 5711/12s, and all got one with a modest amount of waiting. Its never been a watch I've followed, although I really like the 5712G. The 5167/64 I have followed. Strange world we inhabit.

Unless and until a major economic event occurs, or something big shifts the focus on social media, nothing will change. Maybe a year of Coronavirus could break the model? Maybe, new toys from Baselworld will cause the mob to chase the next new wave. It'll be interesting to see what this year brings.
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