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Old 17 December 2023, 07:03 AM   #1
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Absolutely love this one!
I still want to see the black dial version, as that's the one I'd buy, but damn it is beautiful



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Old 17 December 2023, 07:04 AM   #2
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Stunning watch and pics
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Old 17 December 2023, 07:28 AM   #3
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Stunning watch and pics
Agreed. Thanks Bas
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Old 17 December 2023, 07:12 AM   #4
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Nice to see what’s in the back. Good looking watch for sure!
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Old 17 December 2023, 07:20 AM   #5
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Yep, it’s a beautiful watch. I’m really digging it!
Can’t wait to see it in the flesh.
I prefer the white dial over the black dial though…
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Old 17 December 2023, 07:23 AM   #6
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Its on my watch list. Looking really good and wanting to add it to my collection.
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Old 17 December 2023, 07:49 AM   #7
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That is definitely a winner from Rolex. While the Prince Cellini is my favorite, this one definitely has my admiration.
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Old 17 December 2023, 07:53 AM   #8
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Old 17 December 2023, 09:30 AM   #9
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Old 17 December 2023, 09:45 AM   #10
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Absolutely beautiful Bas! This one is my new favorite
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Old 17 December 2023, 10:01 AM   #11
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Good looking watch. Would look much better with superlative chronometer on the dial.
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Old 17 December 2023, 02:45 PM   #12
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Good looking watch. Would look much better with superlative chronometer on the dial.
Take a look at the first photo again. It says Superlative Chronometer directly over the seconds indicator dial.
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Old 18 December 2023, 02:10 AM   #13
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Take a look at the first photo again. It says Superlative Chronometer directly over the seconds indicator dial.
Sorry. I meant to type without “superlative chronometer” on the dial. I think the dial would look much cleaner without the writing.
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Old 17 December 2023, 10:06 AM   #14
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WOW...really got that right.
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Old 17 December 2023, 10:27 AM   #15
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Absolutely love this one!
I still want to see the black dial version, as that's the one I'd buy, but damn it is beautiful




That is a great new model.

Have you had a chance to training on the movement?

What’s that thing?



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Old 17 December 2023, 05:19 PM   #16
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That is a great new model.

Have you had a chance to training on the movement?

What’s that thing?
Not yet, but I'm in Genève at HQ for training in mid January

That screw is there to adjust the end shake of the balance.
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Old 17 December 2023, 11:40 AM   #17
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Old 17 December 2023, 11:40 AM   #18
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Very nice, just way over priced imo.
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Old 17 December 2023, 09:59 PM   #19
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Very nice, just way over priced imo.
I tend to agree. Love the 1908 but feel it’s overpriced. Around $18K feels about right to me..
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Old 17 December 2023, 11:49 AM   #20
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Absolutely love this one!
I still want to see the black dial version, as that's the one I'd buy, but damn it is beautiful
So did you buy or just trying it on? Looks great!


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Old 17 December 2023, 05:21 PM   #21
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I did not, if I do buy one it'll be the one with black dial.

But even with my employee discount it is still a hefty price tag.
I have the money but I don't feel comfortable spending that much on a single thing, too many hobbies and interests... I'd have to cut the budget somewhere else then and I don't want that.
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Old 17 December 2023, 06:46 PM   #22
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I did not, if I do buy one it'll be the one with black dial.

But even with my employee discount it is still a hefty price tag.
I have the money but I don't feel comfortable spending that much on a single thing, too many hobbies and interests... I'd have to cut the budget somewhere else then and I don't want that.
I agree Bas.

It’s a very nice model but Aus$32650 for a gold watch on a strap is a bit of a touch.

I also doubt that I could source one here.
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Old 17 December 2023, 02:49 PM   #23
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Your pictures are better than the Rolex site! Beautiful watch, especially in these photos.
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Old 17 December 2023, 02:51 PM   #24
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I think it’s extremely beautiful watch at about $11k. It doesn’t really have all that much gold as a clear case back watch. It could be a great way for people to get into the precious metals.
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Old 17 December 2023, 05:22 PM   #25
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Very nice but it looks huge on your wrist! What is the size?
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Old 17 December 2023, 05:24 PM   #26
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Very nice but it looks huge on your wrist! What is the size?
It's pretty large, small bezel & lots of dial at 39mm. Close up pics make it look even bigger.

I have a 6.5" wrist, but I wouldn't want this watch to be any bigger, I think it's the max I can comfortably wear without it looking weird.
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Old 17 December 2023, 05:40 PM   #27
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Old 17 December 2023, 06:34 PM   #28
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Wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally !!

Don't hesitate to post another photo colleague
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Old 17 December 2023, 06:48 PM   #29
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It’s a beautiful watch. Strikes me it’s a dress watch for those that don’t do dress watches. Beautiful images too. The movement looks amazing.
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Old 17 December 2023, 08:05 PM   #30
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I am a big fan of 1908 , a gorgeous watch .
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