- Dec 13, 2004
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The Timepiece Thread vol: READ THE 1st POST!!!
cs02132
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- Nov 1, 2007
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I’ve never been into watches but I’ve always thought if I were to get one I’d get one just like this style.
Is this something I could buy and expect to hold its value? and I could get most of my money back if I ever decided to sell it?
Is this something I could buy and expect to hold its value? and I could get most of my money back if I ever decided to sell it?
- Jun 20, 2014
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That’s the same watch my dad passed down to me from my birth year, except on a jubilee bracelet. It’s nice, but small (34mm case) by today’s standards.
- Oct 10, 2018
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anyone familiar with the Japanese brand Otsuka Lotec? Super cool watches. the jump hour one looks amazing
sneaksoy
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- May 11, 2007
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This is a vintage Oyster Perpetual Date - a great vintage Rolex. As someone else mentioned, it’s 34mm which will feel small by modern standards but is a very classic look.
I’d recommend looking at a reputable vintage dealer as it’s more likely to find one that’s been recently serviced and in good condition. It’ll roughly hold its retail value but because it’s the type of watch you’d likely buy through a vintage dealer, you’d lose a fair amount of money selling it back.
sneaksoy
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- May 11, 2007
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anyone familiar with the Japanese brand Otsuka Lotec? Super cool watches. the jump hour one looks amazing
That No. 6 retrograde is sweet. I think it won a GPHG a year or two ago if I remember right. Super cool watches but basically impossible to get at retail - they’re only sold in Japan and through a lottery system. I’ve seen one or two pop up for resale but at over 100% premium.
- Oct 10, 2018
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do you know what the retail prices are? im def interested in the 7.5
sneaksoy
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7.5 retailed for around $2100 (352k JPY at the time). I think the No. 6 was around $3k.
The new No. 9 this year goes crazy with a tourbillon and sonnerie au passage but I think is pushing $100k now?!
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ALNotSure
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- Apr 12, 2013
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Current obsession.
Something about the 12 reference makes it look so much more refined than the previous 11 model.
Now I just need to somehow justify dropping that much on a stainless steel watch.
Something about the 12 reference makes it look so much more refined than the previous 11 model.
Now I just need to somehow justify dropping that much on a stainless steel watch.
- Jun 21, 2014
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I like the bezel on the 126 reference but I like the sub dials on the 116 better.
- Dec 13, 2004
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let ME drop that much on a steel model
- Apr 12, 2013
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Well that escalated quickly, forgot I had a pre-ceramic Daytona I've worn maybe once and managed to trade it in for a new Panda for a decent deal.
This is what half the Daytona collection will look like in a few days...
This is what half the Daytona collection will look like in a few days...
- Oct 12, 2018
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Current obsession.
Something about the 12 reference makes it look so much more refined than the previous 11 model.
Now I just need to somehow justify dropping that much on a stainless steel watch.
Few people notice it but the pre 12 series had an asymmetrical case. The lugs on the crown side are slimmer than the other (opposite of the speedmaster). This combined with the adjustments made to the surrounds of the chrono registers and steel cased ceramic may contribute to the overall feeling of refinement.
- Oct 10, 2018
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Kurono is releasing their first meteorite dial.
not sure how i feel about the 37mm though
- Oct 10, 2018
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Tried on the green sea master on the rubber. I thought 42mm would be too big but I think it looks fine.
Thinking about pulling the trigger. I been wanting a green watch for a while and I prefer the seaweed green over the starbucks submariner
- Jun 21, 2014
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Tried on the green sea master on the rubber. I thought 42mm would be too big but I think it looks fine.
Thinking about pulling the trigger. I been wanting a green watch for a while and I prefer the seaweed green over the starbucks submariner
Looks good. I think the size is fine.
sneaksoy
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- May 11, 2007
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I’ve always liked the look (and feel) of a diver on rubber. I just picked up this BB58 recently and put it on a rubber strap and I’m not sure if I’ll ever put it back on the bracelet now.
Bonus from when it was on bracelet
Bonus from when it was on bracelet
- Jan 11, 2014
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I wear my watches on rubber 90% of the time now, the other 10 on leather. Bracelets are so uncomfortable to me now.I’ve always liked the look (and feel) of a diver on rubber. I just picked up this BB58 recently and put it on a rubber strap and I’m not sure if I’ll ever put it back on the bracelet now.
Bonus from when it was on bracelet
Is that dial black with an aftermarket bezel or just the lighting?
sneaksoy
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- May 11, 2007
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Just the lighting - it’s the standard blue dial/blue bezel BB58. I really dig this shade of blue tho.
I wear watches on leather straps probably 75% of the time (work in an office and wear dress clothes); I prefer the lighter weight and comfort of a rubber strap over a bracelet, but a high quality bracelet can look amazing (for instance the Royal Oak bracelet is stunning in person and even the CW Twelve bracelet is beautiful imo).
- Apr 18, 2017
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- Oct 10, 2018
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lol this guy acts rich and goes into a bunch of luxury stores but never buys anything
He has one video of him pretending to buy a yacht
- Jun 21, 2014
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lol this guy acts rich and goes into a bunch of luxury stores but never buys anything
He has one video of him pretending to buy a yacht
Yup and he always asks for still water
