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In reply to Diggity • 10:35a, 10/13/23
Diggity said:
Tudor needs to sponsor this thread.


I think they're probably the highest value proposition right now other than someone falling into a unicorn Rolex from an AD
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In reply to FTAC2011 • 10:36a, 10/13/23
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If it was the blue face I'd be all over it. Thanks for the offer.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 10:36a, 10/13/23
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Farmer1906 said:
YouBet said:
I would absolutely go with Longines in this list.
I would do the opposite.
I like the look of that Black Bay Pro. The other Tudors are vomitous.
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10:37a, 10/13/23
My vote for GMT under 5k
https://www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/collections/sbgm221g
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10:43a, 10/13/23
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Another GMT rec in the $5,000 range would be the Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT. They can be had for right at to slightly under $5,000 if you're patient and willing to look around.
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In reply to jh0400 • 11:07a, 10/13/23
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Agree. I love the AT. I was thinking it exceeded the budget, but I wasn't thinking about the used market.
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In reply to Diggity • 11:15a, 10/13/23
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Diggity said:
Tudor needs to sponsor this thread.
If that means discounts for us, I'm all for it.

Unfortunately they have no problem selling their watches right now as they're just about the hottest thing going.
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11:19a, 10/13/23
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Gotta love the watches they won't sell you.

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In reply to Sea Speed • 11:22a, 10/13/23
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Sea Speed said:
Gotta love the watches they won't sell you.

Here are all these pretty things you can't buy!

And somehow this insanity works!!!
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In reply to Sea Speed • 11:32a, 10/13/23
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I love that Sky Dweller Oysterflex.
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In reply to jh0400 • 11:37a, 10/13/23
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jh0400 said:
I love that Sky Dweller Oysterflex.
I'd get it on a Sub, but don't get it on the Sky Dweller.
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11:37a, 10/13/23
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Thanks, all! Definitely leaning Tudor but will go check out the AT as well. Always had a soft spot for some of them.
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In reply to AgLA06 • 11:48a, 10/13/23
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I just like obnoxious, expensive watches on rubber straps. I don't own one yet, but it's why a gold Spirit of Big Bang is on my wishlist.
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In reply to jh0400 • 12:05p, 10/13/23
jh0400 said:
I just like obnoxious, expensive watches on rubber straps. I don't own one yet, but it's why a gold Spirit of Big Bang is on my wishlist.

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In reply to jh0400 • 12:10p, 10/13/23
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In reply to jh0400 • 12:23p, 10/13/23
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jh0400 said:
I love that Sky Dweller Oysterflex.


Ditto. It's kick ass.
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In reply to Diggity • 12:24p, 10/13/23
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Or Christopher Ward.
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In reply to lb sand • 12:42p, 10/13/23
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lb sand said:
Or Christopher Ward.


Doesn't belong on this thread.
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12:43p, 10/13/23
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There he is.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 12:44p, 10/13/23
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Farmer1906 said:
lb sand said:
Or Christopher Ward.


Doesn't belong on this thread.


I agree, but you and I seem to be in the minority here.
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12:44p, 10/13/23
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I e got this GMT from CW and am a pretty big fan for the price


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In reply to lb sand • 12:46p, 10/13/23
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lb sand said:
Farmer1906 said:
lb sand said:
Or Christopher Ward.


Doesn't belong on this thread.


I agree, but you and I seem to be in the minority here.
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In reply to Sea Speed • 1:55p, 10/13/23
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Sea Speed said:
Gotta love the watches they won't sell you.

At least this way you can try it on before deciding whether to go out and pay a gray market price.
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In reply to YouBet • 2:05p, 10/13/23
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Yep. One of my favorite watches but I think I'll have to work a bit longer to get one haha.
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2:22p, 10/13/23
I like the CWs so much better since they went to the logo icon, rather than spelling the name out on the dial.
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2:38p, 10/13/23
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Farmer….I think any of us would buy a CW off you if you would buy one and see one in person and honestly not appreciate it in person once seeing it up close. For the price point, it's insane what you get. If you're looking for resale value, yeah, don't go that route. But, if you want a kickass daily wear that you don't have to be paranoid about every time you accidentally bump your watch against your desk, it's a no brainer.

Your whole Rolex or bust schtick is so 10 yrs ago.
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In reply to zgolfz85 • 2:58p, 10/13/23
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It's not Rolex or bust. There are cheaper options that give you a lot on the wrist(I always point to Nomos here, but the board has fallen in love with Tudors at a little higher price point). The guts of almost all their watches are a Sellita, which is the same as the large majority as the "cheap" small manufactures across the globe. There isn't any history. There isn't much that makes it special. They just don't seem to interest me.
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In reply to zgolfz85 • 3:06p, 10/13/23
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If anything I think he's on the opposite side of what you think.

His idea of a very nice piece isn't a Rolex Sub, it would be a JLC or a Lange (for something higher end), or maybe an interesting vintage dress watch.

What he probably hates most is the proliferation of big stainless steel sport models that have taken over the industry and ride in the wake of the Rolex hype train.
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3:22p, 10/13/23
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But the blue and orange CW diver looks so nice with Astros gear.
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In reply to spadilly • 3:25p, 10/13/23
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Best "Astros" watch.

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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:27p, 10/13/23
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odd that they don't add the orange accent to the Gulf logo on that watch
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:28p, 10/13/23
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Farmer1906 said:
It's not Rolex or bust. There are cheaper options that give you a lot on the wrist(I always point to Nomos here, but the board has fallen in love with Tudors at a little higher price point). The guts of almost all their watches are a Sellita, which is the same as the large majority as the "cheap" small manufactures across the globe. There isn't any history. There isn't much that makes it special. They just don't seem to interest me.
fair. Is there even a piece of you that appreciates these micro brands trying to insert themselves into a very saturated and good ol boys club luxury watch space? I don't jump on every cool looking micro brand watch, but I find it admirable to look up the stories of these watch enthusiasts that dive into a space that's hard to achieve any kind of market share in.

I'll always keep the traditional luxe brands sprinkled in with some newbies.

You have great taste and I still have to thank you for getting Nomos on my radar. I'll grab one at some point.
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In reply to Diggity • 3:33p, 10/13/23
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It is weird because mine does.
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In reply to spadilly • 3:34p, 10/13/23
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spadilly said:
But the blue and orange CW diver looks so nice with Astros gear.
I consider it my BSU Bronco watch, since I live in Boise.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 3:55p, 10/13/23
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Very nice. Here's another contender...
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