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5 October 2019, 10:11 AM | #271 | |
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There are a lot of people that would agree with you. It is an extremely popular watch now but not so long ago you could get these well below retail. The Royal Oak, especially the 15 202, is sublime. I wore a Royal Oak perpetual calendar as my day-to-day watch for several years. It is the antithesis of cheap feeling, and the symmetry is stunning. To each his own. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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8 October 2019, 09:09 AM | #272 |
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Rolex 116713 LB
Stunning watch but just didn’t suit me, bought new and sold back to the AD six weeks later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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23 November 2019, 04:01 AM | #273 |
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I wanted a knock-around watch that I could wear while traveling to dodgy places (South America, Africa) so I bought a Shinola. One day I noticed that the minute-hand of the chronograph had popped off and lodged itself until the second-hand, bringing the watch to a screeching halt. Although they repaired it for $25 I lost faith in the watch and never wore it again.
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23 November 2019, 04:39 AM | #274 |
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I've had my 5167 for a few months now and I wear it every day. I love the simplicity and easy to read dial. Plus, nobody knows what it is (except the people at the PP AD or boutique). I like having a secret luxury watch. I am contemplating trading up for the gold model. We shall see. All in all, a fantastic watch.
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23 November 2019, 08:42 AM | #275 |
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Glashutte Original Senator Navigator. I loved it online, the original pilot watch, but hated it on my wrist
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15 December 2019, 12:54 AM | #276 |
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Biggest let down for me was a Blue Nautilus. So small and thin, just felt feminine on my wrist. I found Daytona’s too small as well. This is good news for a collector. Most of the watches I like are relatively available.
Biggest positive surprise was the Sub LV. That is one heck of a dial. The AP RO exceeded expectations too.
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15 December 2019, 01:47 AM | #277 |
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DJII. Bought unseen. I could not stand that reese cup bezel
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15 December 2019, 03:28 PM | #278 | |
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But...cheap and light? No way. It is substantial. Every time someone holds my Explorer II the first thing out their mouths is "wow this thing is heavy." Nobody ever says that about any of my other watches. In 4 years of nearly daily wear mine still looks brand new and I don't baby it at all. Very durable, very substantial watch. |
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15 December 2019, 03:30 PM | #279 |
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This thread needs some pictures.
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16 December 2019, 01:48 AM | #280 | |
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16 December 2019, 03:16 AM | #281 |
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It's all perspective. Don't take it personal.
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16 December 2019, 03:56 AM | #282 |
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16 December 2019, 06:44 AM | #283 |
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Daytona did not match the hype.
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16 December 2019, 12:42 PM | #284 |
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Kinda hard for this watch (stainless version) to live up to what many have built it up in their mind to be. I have worn the new version, and as much as I like it....it is underwhelming considering the hype and secondary market value.
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16 December 2019, 01:41 PM | #285 |
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16 December 2019, 02:09 PM | #286 |
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Tudor Heritage Black Bay. 3 adjustments on the clasp with no half links for sizing. A case so high it would satisfy Trumps deepest needs for a border wall and heavy enough to aid you in developing an awkward limp. I wore it to the DMV and they assumed I was there to apply for a handicap tag.
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