Rolex

ASAP wrote

I have an opportunity to buy a 41mm Dj... blue dial, fluted on jubilee... from AD at retail price... would you guys do it? I have a sub date and would get it as a 2nd piece... but don't want the market to take a nose dive then have these available for 5k all over used.... things are somewhat heading in that direction.

Thats like asking if the stocks are going to go up or down. If you are planning to buy a watch it should just be for your own personal satisfaction. I understand the 'asset' piece and wanting to holding value. If you want it, buy it and enjoy it. It will always be worth something.

JDAURIA wrote

Thats like asking if the stocks are going to go up or down. If you are planning to buy a watch it should just be for your own personal satisfaction. I understand the 'asset' piece and wanting to holding value. If you want it, buy it and enjoy it. It will always be worth something.

Yes, but I am also on the list for a GMT master which is becoming more and more realistic within a few months... and that's definitely the preference. This one I like a lot but in the end it would just be a trade for the other eventually.

ASAP wrote

Yes, but I am also on the list for a GMT master which is becoming more and more realistic within a few months... and that's definitely the preference. This one I like a lot but in the end it would just be a trade for the other eventually.

I guess hold out for the one you want then. Not sure how you are saying a GMT is more realistic in a few months? I have been waiting close to 2 years for one now, LOL I have a batman but wanted another one. I have an odd feeling they will be discontinuing the batman in the future.

JDAURIA wrote

I guess hold out for the one you want then. Not sure how you are saying a GMT is more realistic in a few months? I have been waiting close to 2 years for one now, LOL I have a batman but wanted another one. I have an odd feeling they will be discontinuing the batman in the future.

well my AD tells me, I am closer and closer lol... what that really means no one knows... for sure I won't be expecting a call for the Panda Daytona I asked for 6 years ago

Some call the now discontinued GMT LN the “Guinness” … thoughts?

I like that model but I had opted BLNR instead . I think green GMT arrow and green color script should have been replaced by red color GMT arrow as well as GMT script

Nivarox wrote

I like that model but I had opted BLNR instead . I think green GMT arrow and green color script should have been replaced by red color GMT arrow as well as GMT script

I purchased pre-BLNR as an alternative to the Submariners that everyone was getting 😅
I like the green tbh, apparently it was for some anniversary (and Rolex’s “color” is green).

SaMaster14 wrote

I purchased pre-BLNR as an alternative to the Submariners that everyone was getting 😅
I like the green tbh, apparently it was for some anniversary (and Rolex’s “color” is green).

Honestly, I was thinking similar thoughts as well. I was like " what's the point of Submariner while you have more versatile watch for everyday use " but later the truth dawned on me that Submariner models have league of their own and became my favorite Rolex models since I bought .
However, GMT Master II design wise ,for present models, are my favorite because of thicker lugs unlike today's Submariner models

SaMaster14 wrote

Some call the now discontinued GMT LN the “Guinness” … thoughts?

Guinness?

I, too, have an 116710LN. Not sure about calling this version of GMT II Guinness. How about the "Jack Sparrow" with reference to The Black Pearl.

RobotDoctor wrote

Guinness?

I, too, have an 116710LN. Not sure about calling this version of GMT II Guinness. How about the "Jack Sparrow" with reference to The Black Pearl.

I like that one!!

I think it was Guinness due to the black and green (irish? connection). Although, Guinness may be more fitting for the two-tone black and gold version.

SaMaster14 wrote

I like that one!!

I think it was Guinness due to the black and green (irish? connection). Although, Guinness may be more fitting for the two-tone black and gold version.

True! Black and Green is definitely Irish!!! Arrrggghhhhhh Matey!

My humble collection

SigmaShift wrote

My humble collection

Gorgeous collection. Wear them in the best of health.

That anniversary edition is amazing.

I had that on my wrist and past on it. Big mistake

SigmaShift wrote

My humble collection

SigmaShift wrote

My humble collection

Good collection. Did you ever use the winder ?

MMnut wrote

Good collection. Did you ever use the winder ?

I do not, none of these watches have serious complications. If it was a perpetual calendar, I'd think about a winder. From those who are a lot smarter than me, they say putting a chronograph (daytona) on a winder is a sure fire way to wear it down faster and expedite service.

jsf721 wrote

That anniversary edition is amazing.

I had that on my wrist and past on it. Big mistake

One thing I've learned is, never pass up what an AD offers you if you can make a few bucks

SigmaShift wrote

I do not, none of these watches have serious complications. If it was a perpetual calendar, I'd think about a winder. From those who are a lot smarter than me, they say putting a chronograph (daytona) on a winder is a sure fire way to wear it down faster and expedite service.

It was back in the days for those with continuous winding and cheap units. Most of the better ones I saw these days have multiple winding functions and timer, i.e rotate a few mins then stop a few hours. So I dont see why it can wear down the watches faster than on our wrist.

Haven't got a chance to try one but will look into it soon.

Shot my Milgauss with my Nikon D7500 and a zoom lens. Just having some fun testing out settings and focus!

I saw this in the paper the other day.....

flybigjet wrote

I saw this in the paper the other day.....

Yes, I saw this a couple of days ago.

Time will tell what this will actually bring

- the end of ADs as we know them? Or at least the end of the AD games/sneak-selling to grey markets.

- Will Rolex sell direct-to-consumer from their factory/ies? Or will it be used pieces only?

- Maybe nothing will really change at all (at least for a while)

Second guessing my choice of DJ 41 mint green. Been waiting 3+ months for it. The dial is great but the remainder of the watch is a little plain.

Anybody have a DJ41 with gold? I may pursue one of those, unsure of which dial color. Debating among white, silver, or champagne dials.

Wish green dial were offered with yellow rolesor that would be a dime piece.