Another watch thread...............

[oldguy57]

Yes its crackers,if your face fits etc,if you buy some slow selling jewellery or ladies model then you may be bestowed the great honour. The newer stuff is too blingy for my age so i prefer the older 5 digit references and have a couple of 50 plus year old subs in my collection.

The value of those subs must be eyewatering

 

[MCFastybloke]

The value of those subs must be eyewatering

Its a bob or two but not what you might think, Both are 5513 Meters first and mostly original. From that period the 1675 and the 1665 seems to command the big money.

 

[Deleted member 126251]

The thing that surprises me is that the folk who play the Rolex game clearly have sufficient disposable income, and as such I would think they would be more astute to the fact they are being royally played. It’s not like Rolex is the pinnacle of watchmakers - I’d understand more if we’re talking about the “trinity” watchmakers.

Many Rolex owners have owned them for a long time before they became “trendy”.

 

[MCFastybloke]

Many Rolex owners have owned them for a long time before they became “trendy”.

From a time when they where nearly VFM

 

[SmartAmg]

Thinking about treating myself to a New Watch, i like the big chunky type of watch, so i fancy a new Vostok Energia, I've narrowed it down to two, what do you think?
Don't hold back,
(As though you would)

 

[Gazwould]

Definitely wrist presence .

 

[SmartAmg]

Definitely wrist presence .

Definitely.

 

[MCFastybloke]

Quite Young.

 

[SmartAmg]

Quite Young.

Mmm, never crossed me mind, that it's a young watch, is there such a thing.

 

[SpikyMikey]

would be too big for me at 48mm, but I like them.Bold design without being overly 'blingy' ( if that's a word) and the Seiko NH35a is a solid automatic movement. I've always liked the idea of a watch with Tritium tubes. Sometimes even on decent brands the lume is disappointing.

 

[Deleted member 126251]

Definitely wrist presence .

Never heard that one before.

Unless the wearer has big wrists those chunky watches look stupid.

 

[Gazwould]

I'm fascinated where people hide to these days...

 

[SmartAmg]

Never heard that one before.

Unless the wearer has big wrists those chunky watches look stupid.

That's a good point, Rory, I have thought it could be to big, but it's returnable for a full refund.

 

[alabbasi]

48mm is pretty huge. Just for reference , a Rolex Sub is a 40mm watch

 

[SpikyMikey]

My wrists are 7 1/2 inches and a 42mm is the biggest I can wear without looking like I stole my big brother's watch. YMMV, so I'd say if you really like it and it's returnable , give it a go!

 

[alzieboy]

I have a 7.25 wrist and I have and wear watches that are 46mm , some may think it’s too big.
Just wear what you like

 

[KennyN]

Just wear what you like

Unless you have arm like pencils and fancy the new DS Challenge from Rolex (not that you will be able to buy one anyway)

From 40s , not a good look.

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[MCFastybloke]

Wouldnt buy a raffle ticket for that.

 

[alabbasi]

Just wear what you like

When it comes to wrist watches, 2mm is a big difference

 

[Deleted member 126251]

Saw a Bulova in a localish jewellers about a month ago and read up on their history. A bit to bling for me.
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My first Rolex is the same as that one on the right in the picture. My wife has a Bulova that I got her ~1974. It is in pristine condition because she didn’t like it and rarely wore it. . We’d sell it but it is the typical 70's style “ladies” dress watch. Will have to wait until the fashion swings to small watches again.