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Old 2 September 2019, 12:09 PM   #91
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I travel quite a bit and wanted to get a gmt as well. I spent a month in Singapore hitting every rolex and Tudor AD looking for a explorer 2 or a black bay gmt. Could not find one to save my life. Almost bought a tag heuer monaco, a brietling navitimer during my stay but ended up not making a purchase. Came home and found an explorer 2 and bought it :)
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Old 2 September 2019, 12:50 PM   #92
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Is it bad that I'm thinking about buying a preloved SS DJ36 with a blue dial? I really want the smooth bezel and nothing smaller than a 36.
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Old 2 September 2019, 02:01 PM   #93
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I bought some nice chinos at target for $22.99. Felt good too.

I also bought a 1964 Fender Deluxe Amp for $1900. 22watts of vintage tube power, and dang it sounds good with a Strat.

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Old 2 September 2019, 03:01 PM   #94
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Just bought an Aqua Terra yesterday.
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Old 2 September 2019, 04:16 PM   #95
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No Rolex in Stock - What else are you shopping?

I bought a TT and a No Date this year, also own a JC and MilgaussGV. To me Rolex is the best but i have the same consideration as you, I travel a lot and want a timezone watch.

Have been on the ‘waiting-list’ for months now for a SkyD and a GMT II black.

Every-time when i check I get the same reply, “Rolex hasn’t sent us anything”.

Getting so tired of adjusting my submariners with date on the go that i’m now at a point willing to consider other brands.

Have started to look at Omega, they have a nice new aqua terra world timer coming out this quarter

I’m almost sold on it. Have some spare cash that’s waiting for a Rolex but want to spend it before my wife starts spending it on Chanel






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Old 2 September 2019, 06:47 PM   #96
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Steinhart Bronze. Under $500, beautiful watch.
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Old 3 September 2019, 03:22 PM   #97
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Hublot lately
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Old 3 September 2019, 05:35 PM   #98
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Tudor Black Bay 41 very Rolex like Feel to it.
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Old 4 September 2019, 05:16 AM   #99
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Just bought the Apollo 11 50th anniversary speedmaster. Have to say I am very impressed with this piece and it looks simply stunning. Also definitely feels more premium than any other speedy I have seen. Lastly, the bracelet is incredible and true to its vintage form. I often compare it to my 15202 in terms of thinness and how it just drapes easily on the wrist.





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Old 4 September 2019, 05:47 AM   #100
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Wilson Watch Works 3 Aviator Sterile - Bead blasted case has a nice vintage look.
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Old 4 September 2019, 05:54 AM   #101
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Really nice Speedmaster 50th Anniversary pictured above .
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Old 4 September 2019, 05:56 AM   #102
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Old 4 September 2019, 05:57 AM   #103
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Just bought the Apollo 11 50th anniversary speedmaster. Have to say I am very impressed with this piece and it looks simply stunning. Also definitely feels more premium than any other speedy I have seen. Lastly, the bracelet is incredible and true to its vintage form. I often compare it to my 15202 in terms of thinness and how it just drapes easily on the wrist.


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Beautiful watch. Love the bracelet!
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Old 4 September 2019, 05:58 AM   #104
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I bought a TT and a No Date this year, also own a JC and MilgaussGV. To me Rolex is the best but i have the same consideration as you, I travel a lot and want a timezone watch.

Have been on the ‘waiting-list’ for months now for a SkyD and a GMT II black.

Every-time when i check I get the same reply, “Rolex hasn’t sent us anything”.

Getting so tired of adjusting my submariners with date on the go that i’m now at a point willing to consider other brands.

Have started to look at Omega, they have a nice new aqua terra world timer coming out this quarter

I’m almost sold on it. Have some spare cash that’s waiting for a Rolex but want to spend it before my wife starts spending it on Chanel




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I'm all over this when it's released!
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Old 4 September 2019, 05:58 AM   #105
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Love this piece too!
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Old 4 September 2019, 06:00 AM   #106
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Just bought the Apollo 11 50th anniversary speedmaster. Have to say I am very impressed with this piece and it looks simply stunning. Also definitely feels more premium than any other speedy I have seen. Lastly, the bracelet is incredible and true to its vintage form. I often compare it to my 15202 in terms of thinness and how it just drapes easily on the wrist.





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I absolutely love this watch. Gutted I couldn't get one when they came out
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Old 4 September 2019, 06:49 AM   #107
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Tudor Pelagos - no wait and 25% discount off msrp. Very happy with it!
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Old 4 September 2019, 06:59 AM   #108
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Old 4 September 2019, 09:17 AM   #109
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I’ve seen a bunch of posts in this thread about Zenith El Primero’s.

Here’s my ChronoMaster I picked up a few weeks ago. Just came back from a service.





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Old 4 September 2019, 09:28 AM   #110
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Just bought the Apollo 11 50th anniversary speedmaster. Have to say I am very impressed with this piece and it looks simply stunning. Also definitely feels more premium than any other speedy I have seen. Lastly, the bracelet is incredible and true to its vintage form. I often compare it to my 15202 in terms of thinness and how it just drapes easily on the wrist.





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That is stunning. I may have to put that on my short list. I bet you will never see another one in the wild.
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Old 4 September 2019, 09:33 AM   #111
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Tudor is an excellent alternative imo.
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Old 4 September 2019, 09:33 AM   #112
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I'm waiting.
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Old 4 September 2019, 09:49 AM   #113
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Seiko SLA021J, no wait, and 20% off MSRP. Best lume I have ever seen I can read the time all night long on my bedside table.





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Old 4 September 2019, 09:51 AM   #114
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That Apollo watch looks tremendous. A vintage fender amp, great idea. I need something to get these GMTs off my mind, thanks for the ideas.
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Old 4 September 2019, 11:00 AM   #115
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Handled the Omega white dial chrono. The racing one with 2 sub dials. I was blown away by the finish, heft and build quality. The bracelet was way better than the oyster. See through back. Any one spending over $20,000 on a steel Daytona is doing themselves a disservice not checking this first. And I have owned a Daytona. It feels like a toy next to this Omega.
I'm assuming you are referring to this? I looked at both and like you I arrived at the same opinion.

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Old 4 September 2019, 11:50 AM   #116
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I just picked up a BNIB Daniel Roth case/movement and Gerald Genta designed Bvulgari Endurer on rubber. Just 5k USD or 66% off retail 16k

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Old 4 September 2019, 12:10 PM   #117
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Old 4 September 2019, 12:19 PM   #118
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I'm assuming you are referring to this? I looked at both and like you I arrived at the same opinion.

Yep. I've been eyeing this one as well. For the price point you cant go wrong with this piece.
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