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sirjohnbrian · 14 October 2010, 06:33 PM

I dropped into an AD today just to browse. I was wearing a suit so they were very nice to me. I tried on a couple of watches they have on display and came to some observations:

1) They had a gold DJ on a leather bracelet and I have to say that is one very classy combination. I nearly broke down and bought it.

2) The platinum/SS yachtmaster is a real eyecatcher. Given the fact that the jeweler's display lamps make everything artifically brighter, it still was one of the most striking watches compared to even the gold ones. I think it has something to do with how all the polished planes of the watch reflect light.

3) The green crystal Milgauss is cool!!! It almost looks "radioactive" when you wear it becuase of the irridescence of the crystal.

4) I tried on the DayDate II and really tried to like it but I was having problems. It is big, but not "DeepSea" big, it has a nice shine that really catches the eye. My problem was the proportion. The winding crown is just way too small. If they had the crown of the Milgauss, it would be perfect.

dddrees · 14 October 2010, 08:14 PM

Sounds as though you had a good time.

It's just not to dificult to find a Rolex that isn't simply wonderfull.

Hey, Where's the Pic's?

johnbeth · 14 October 2010, 08:16 PM

I would had broken down and bought something!

John

dalip · 14 October 2010, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbeth

I would had broken down and bought something!

John

But the question is....

Which one John.....??

johnbeth · 14 October 2010, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

But the question is....

Which one John.....??

Dalip, I do not know as I like them all !

Dilemma · 14 October 2010, 09:23 PM

ANY AD that was only nice to me because I would be wearing a suit doesn't deserve one thin dime of my money.

My AD is ALWAYS nice to me. Suit, or Harley gear. And more often than not, it's HD gear, INCLUDING the HD.

Joey_V · 14 October 2010, 09:49 PM

Nice to see you warmed up to the GV.... it is a cool watch.

Aspirin · 14 October 2010, 11:48 PM

80% of popular ADs here in Hong Kong are looks like a supermarket, so..... many many people there everytime I visit. I was wearing a Tshirt, short pants and a slipper when I bought my ExpII last month.

Puffy · 15 October 2010, 12:16 AM

need pictures or it didn't happen

bodybump · 15 October 2010, 12:49 AM

Kabayan Carlo..i know you want the GV!!! lol

Danand · 15 October 2010, 01:22 AM

Gold with leather is a great combination. That would likely be my choice if I were to get a second.

EchoBlueUK · 15 October 2010, 02:35 AM

I love rolexing. can be quite expensive sometimes though

14 October 2010, 06:33 PM	#1
sirjohnbrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Watch: 'chu lookin' at??? Posts: 964	I went "Rolexing" today.... I dropped into an AD today just to browse. I was wearing a suit so they were very nice to me. I tried on a couple of watches they have on display and came to some observations: 1) They had a gold DJ on a leather bracelet and I have to say that is one very classy combination. I nearly broke down and bought it. 2) The platinum/SS yachtmaster is a real eyecatcher. Given the fact that the jeweler's display lamps make everything artifically brighter, it still was one of the most striking watches compared to even the gold ones. I think it has something to do with how all the polished planes of the watch reflect light. 3) The green crystal Milgauss is cool!!! It almost looks "radioactive" when you wear it becuase of the irridescence of the crystal. 4) I tried on the DayDate II and really tried to like it but I was having problems. It is big, but not "DeepSea" big, it has a nice shine that really catches the eye. My problem was the proportion. The winding crown is just way too small. If they had the crown of the Milgauss, it would be perfect. __________________ "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain "Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true." Homer Simpson SS Midsize DJ 68274 "L" TT Jubilee DJ 116233 "Z" Sea Dweller DS 116660 "V" SS White Dial Daytona "V"

14 October 2010, 08:14 PM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Sounds as though you had a good time. It's just not to dificult to find a Rolex that isn't simply wonderfull. Hey, Where's the Pic's? __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

14 October 2010, 09:49 PM	#7
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Nice to see you warmed up to the GV.... it is a cool watch. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

15 October 2010, 12:16 AM	#9
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	need pictures or it didn't happen __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

15 October 2010, 12:49 AM	#10
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Kabayan Carlo..i know you want the GV!!! lol __________________

14 October 2010, 08:16 PM	#3
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	I would had broken down and bought something! John

14 October 2010, 09:23 PM	#6
Dilemma "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,170	ANY AD that was only nice to me because I would be wearing a suit doesn't deserve one thin dime of my money. My AD is ALWAYS nice to me. Suit, or Harley gear. And more often than not, it's HD gear, INCLUDING the HD.

14 October 2010, 11:48 PM	#8
Aspirin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: at home Posts: 1,330	80% of popular ADs here in Hong Kong are looks like a supermarket, so..... many many people there everytime I visit. I was wearing a Tshirt, short pants and a slipper when I bought my ExpII last month.

15 October 2010, 01:22 AM	#11
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	Gold with leather is a great combination. That would likely be my choice if I were to get a second.

15 October 2010, 02:35 AM	#12
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	I love rolexing. can be quite expensive sometimes though

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