Originally posted by jhe888: ...I was also backing up Rogue's point that some spend $60,000 on a pickup truck while believing a $8000 watch is an irrational purchase.
Shortly after we moved to the country, we saw a Dodge pickup truck that had every option in the book, and had been dragged through the JC Whitney catalog. No-doubt cost about what I earned in a year back then.
Its bumper sticker said:
"Crime and Farming Don't Pay."
I was wearing my then-13 year old Rolex GMT Master, just retired from daily use two months ago at 34 years. I wonder how long that pickup lasted?
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June 07, 2017, 07:19 PM
pulicords
Its been six years since I bought my first and only automatic watch (a Tag Carerra). At the time, I thought I'd resisted temptation, but just couldn't take my mind off the Rolex Submariners and Sea Dwellers I'd also considered. Last week, my wife and I vacationed in Maui. As usual, I checked out one of the local dealers and asked if they had a nice "previously owned" version of what I was interested in. The salesman politely said they didn't, but as I walked out the door, I glanced at the window display and WHAM!!! It was love at first sight!!! She's a sweet 16 year old Submariner and according to the official paperwork, had been serviced only a week previously. The salesman didn't even know she was there. The price was exactly what I'd been looking for and I couldn't resist taking her home.
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June 07, 2017, 09:16 PM
P-220
Sounds like a great trip. What a beautiful watch.
Niech Zyje P-220
Steve
June 08, 2017, 04:48 AM
r0gue
Congrats pulicords! You are in a good place, both geographically, and horologically! haha
June 08, 2017, 11:37 AM
coloradohunter44
Nice watch pulicords. Enjoy wearing it every day in good health.
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June 08, 2017, 02:19 PM
Orive 8
Decided to pick up another Submariner, I've had several in the past; but really wanted one again. Brand new as of today. Have a Everest rubber strap on order.
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June 08, 2017, 06:40 PM
pulicords
Thanks for all the kind words and congrats to Orive 8! (Great minds think alike! )
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June 08, 2017, 09:07 PM
Voshterkoff
quote:
Originally posted by Dusty78: My weekend spoils. Matching Microtech Ultratechs and a Fortis Cosmonaut 42mm Automatic watch which is basically a B-42 but came with a leather band. I changed it out for a 007 style NATO. I guess I like automatics of all kinds
I really like that Fortis. I have been more of a pilot watch guy, but that one is nice as well.
June 08, 2017, 10:21 PM
Dusty78
quote:
Originally posted by Voshterkoff:
quote:
Originally posted by Dusty78: My weekend spoils. Matching Microtech Ultratechs and a Fortis Cosmonaut 42mm Automatic watch which is basically a B-42 but came with a leather band. I changed it out for a 007 style NATO. I guess I like automatics of all kinds
I really like that Fortis. I have been more of a pilot watch guy, but that one is nice as well.
They also make a Chrono
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June 08, 2017, 11:19 PM
ShneaSIG
Congratulations Pulicords and Orive! There's nothing quite like a fine watch, and few are quite so iconic as the venerable submariner. Enjoy!
-ShneaSIG Oh, by the way, which one's "Pink?"
June 09, 2017, 09:33 AM
jhe888
That would be the Sub I'd get, Pulicords (unless I was going for something really collectible, which I can't afford). I greatly prefer the sleeker case, thinner lugs, and smaller hour markers to what they are making now.
Nice choice.
Not to say Orive's isn't a great watch, but I prefer the older models on Rolex's divers.This message has been edited. Last edited by: jhe888,
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Jeweler was having a sale. Picked up another watch which will soon be offered as a Karma gift.
Gift to myself and Karma reason will be released when things slow down a bit and I get pictures of the Karma watch.
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June 11, 2017, 05:10 PM
r0gue
Nice Floyd, Congrats! on both accounts!
June 13, 2017, 07:52 PM
ScreamingCockatoo
quote:
Originally posted by Floyd D. Barber: Just picked up another Citizen.
Jeweler was having a sale. Picked up another watch which will soon be offered as a Karma gift.
Gift to myself and Karma reason will be released when things slow down a bit and I get pictures of the Karma watch.
I like it!
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June 19, 2017, 08:55 PM
10X-Shooter
My weeks spoils, same watch as Dusty but leather band, Fortis B42 Cosmonaut.
Next to the everyday Epos.
Microtech SDK DLC M390
June 20, 2017, 06:04 AM
r0gue
Love the Fortis. Wish it was offered in a 39mm. That's 42mm? or 44?
June 20, 2017, 10:53 AM
10X-Shooter
Thanks. I love Fortis. I had a chunky Spacematic previously. The prices are insanely low right now. This is a 42mm. I have a Tag Carrera with a 39mm case and it seems so small. Amazing what 3mm can make.
June 20, 2017, 10:07 PM
Dusty78
10X mine actually came with the same leather band. Jomashop had it for a great deal. Mine is 42mm. rOgue some of their pilot watches are 40mm.
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