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Old 29 August 2019, 12:27 PM   #1
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No Rolex in Stock - What else are you shopping?

I love my Explorer but travel a lot and would like a second time zone. Dealers don't have GMT's. I can wait a few years, buy for way over MSRP, or get something else.

I bought a Grand Seiko quartz GMT after looking at a lot of watches. GS quartz is well done and tuned to +- 5 sec a year. It takes a lot to pull this off so it's interesting tech and high workmanship, also a lot less cost. Maybe it's safer to wear in some of the places I go. It does the job although anything other than my Explorer is a let down.

Maybe someday I'll buy a GMT, maybe not. What's everyone else doing? Is Rolex losing you?
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Old 29 August 2019, 12:31 PM   #2
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I scooped up a Panerai and a Timex Snoopy in Space
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Old 29 August 2019, 12:34 PM   #3
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Old 29 August 2019, 12:39 PM   #4
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Checking out that Zenith - great size and the strap is excellent.
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Old 29 August 2019, 01:36 PM   #5
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I bought a GMT Pepsi
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I scooped up a Panerai and a Timex Snoopy in Space
That Timex is neat. Thanks for sharing!
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Old 29 August 2019, 12:32 PM   #6
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Omega and Tudor.
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Old 29 August 2019, 12:35 PM   #7
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Omega, Seiko, Chopard and Panerai, many thanks to Rolex for helping us diversify our collections.

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Old 29 August 2019, 12:35 PM   #8
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I am waiting. Worth the wait.
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Old 29 August 2019, 12:36 PM   #9
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I waited about five weeks and scooped up an Explorer II. But I was a week away from a Tudor GMT
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Old 29 August 2019, 12:53 PM   #10
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Two tone and gold Rolex?
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Old 29 August 2019, 12:54 PM   #11
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I bought a GMT Pepsi
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Old 29 August 2019, 12:59 PM   #12
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I wouldn’t say Rolex is losing me, but I’ve certainly been exploring other brands. In the past year, I picked up an IWC Mark XVIII and blue Cartier Santos.
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Old 2 September 2019, 03:36 AM   #13
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I wouldn’t say Rolex is losing me, but I’ve certainly been exploring other brands. In the past year, I picked up an IWC Mark XVIII and blue Cartier Santos.
How do you like your blue Cartier Santos? I'll be trying one next weekend.

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Old 2 September 2019, 10:25 AM   #14
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How do you like your blue Cartier Santos? I'll be trying one next weekend.

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Like it a lot and fits well into my lineup. Very comfortable. I think you’ll be pleased.
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Old 29 August 2019, 01:01 PM   #15
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I picked up a reverso grand date/GMT and a white enamel Breguet 5177.
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Old 29 August 2019, 01:02 PM   #16
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No Rolex in Stock - What else are you shopping?

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Old 29 August 2019, 01:17 PM   #17
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Got a new Omega Seamaster instead of waiting/paying over for a Submariner.
Happy with the decision so far.

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Old 29 August 2019, 01:20 PM   #18
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Grand Seiko has had my attention for something a bit dressier, maybe even quartz.
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Old 29 August 2019, 01:23 PM   #19
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My AD and friend who is also a WIS and collector himself came up with this last week. A 16710 that they sold new in 2004. Yes, its mine now.

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Old 29 August 2019, 08:59 PM   #20
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My AD and friend who is also a WIS and collector himself came up with this last week. A 16710 that they sold new in 2004. Yes, its mine now.

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Old 2 September 2019, 10:34 AM   #21
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My AD and friend who is also a WIS and collector himself came up with this last week. A 16710 that they sold new in 2004. Yes, its mine now.

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Old 29 August 2019, 01:30 PM   #22
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Old 29 August 2019, 01:33 PM   #23
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Grand seiko. Contemplating a PAM 422. But strongly considering moving into PM.
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Old 29 August 2019, 01:40 PM   #24
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Nothing watch wise. Maybe the omega seamaster 42 ceramic white dial black bezel when it drops in November
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Old 29 August 2019, 09:24 PM   #25
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Nothing watch wise. Maybe the omega seamaster 42 ceramic white dial black bezel when it drops in November
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Old 29 August 2019, 01:41 PM   #26
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Old 29 August 2019, 01:44 PM   #27
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A couple Panerai + Omega Speedmaster. My Rolex collection is pretty solid anyway.
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Old 29 August 2019, 01:48 PM   #28
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Just because Rolex has some shortages doesn't mean you have to go elsewhere. Here are this years pickups:



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Old 29 August 2019, 02:09 PM   #29
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Bought two subs and a GMT ��
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Old 29 August 2019, 02:28 PM   #30
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Definately a good time to grab a Panerai. I think the market will eventually turn up for the brand too.
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