I always have a hard time thinking a big mostly silver watch (band) looks "right" alongside my antiqued Aggie ring. Hence, I've gravitated to strap/black bands over the last few years.

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Why does one need 3 black divers? Is your collection enormous?

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I just like them. It consists of a Rolex Submariner, which is the watch that has always popped into my mind when I think of a watch; an Omega Seamaster, which I fell in love with when they released the 2254.50; and a Seiko SKX007, which is probably the best bang for the buck watch out there. I have other watches as well which aren't black divers, but the black divers are just what I really like.

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I have pretty pathetic girly wrists. 6.5-6.75" Is the SKX007 going to be too big?

Gold band?

If you're replying to me re: gold band, I just don't care for that much gold. Guess 2-tones would work.

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Where would be the best place to find one?

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Ebay, Amazon, Timezone Sales Corner.

It shouldn't be too big on your wrist - it's a very modestly sized watch that doesn't wear very big at all.

Google this guy: "yobokies"

He customizes skx007's into awesome pieces. He did a planet ocean mod for me a few years ago. You email him what you want, pics, etc., and he customizes the watch in Hong Kong and sends it to you.

It's best not to get too concerned about matching your watch with everything.

I get kinda anal sometimes: watch/Aggie ring; belt/shoes, underwear/socks (too far? joking)

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Where would be the best place to find one?

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Ebay, Amazon, Timezone Sales Corner.

It shouldn't be too big on your wrist - it's a very modestly sized watch that doesn't wear very big at all.

Google this guy: "yobokies"

He customizes skx007's into awesome pieces. He did a planet ocean mod for me a few years ago. You email him what you want, pics, etc., and he customizes the watch in Hong Kong and sends it to you.

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have a pic of it?

I do not - I've since sold it.

It was very similar to this:

sharp

Damn

Very nice. I like the black with TT. That's partly why I like the Hulk. Something different.

I think I may be headed towards a Hulk and a Seiko 007. I like divers and want the more unique Rolex. A Speedy and Hulk would be more ideal but don't have that amount of coin lying around for watches.

what does he charge for those things...approximately?

I just asked him about this one. Nice little homage to the Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre

Interested in what he wants for those

I'll let you know when I hear back.

I know this thread started out about where to buy a watch at. I would second anyone in the market that is going to be in Vegas anytime soon that it is the place to buy. You can usually get two jewelers to bid against each other in bringing the price down some. Having it shipped is the best way to do it. I've done a few this way.

Love the Omega seamaster for the entry level "high end" watch followed by moving up a bracket to the Rolex Submariner, IWC Ingenieur and then my preference on the 20k range is an AP Royal Oak.

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I just asked him about this one. Nice little homage to the Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre

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What is this and where can I get one?

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Thinking I may pull the trigger on this guy in the coming weeks.....

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http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=482233

Diver on a nato strap. You like the watch or the strap?

My collection (using stock pics rather than actually taking pics b/c I am lazy. )

1959 Rolex Oyster Perpetual. Belonged to my great grandfather, who I was named after. Runs perfectly. Has a brown ostrich band.


Rolex Presidential. Don't know year. My uncle currently wears it, but it was willed to me from my grandfather.


1968 Rolex Datejust Belonged to my father, needs to be fixed and I have a bigger wrist and have no clue where the extra links he took out are.


Omega Planet Ocean 45mm- Daily Wear watch


Garmin Vivoactive HR - Have to track working out, etc. Turned off the watch face for a workout face.


I also have a pocket watch from my great-great grandfather that I haven't looked at in forever. I think it is a Hamilton.

What I want:

IWC Portuguese Chronograph.


Omega Speedmaster - love the history behind it and it is a fantastic looking watch.


Rolex Yachtmaster. I'm not really a metal bracelet guy, but Rolex now has the Yachtmaster with the Rose Gold and rubber strap. I tried this on when I was in Vegas and April and really love it. Didn't think I would ever want a rose gold watch, but here it is. Love the contrasting black and gold. Even if you don't like a rubber strap, you have to try this on. At over $20k, not happening any time soon for me.


The Heuer Monaco. Not the new Tag version, but the old late 60s/early 70s version.

I paid $280 for it in 2012.

The watch itself is $235 on Amazon today - so roughly $50 in modification fees.

I sold it for $250 on watchuseek.

Nice collection there!

I was never a rose gold fan either, but the combination of matte-black and small amounts of gold look really nice.

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I paid $280 for it in 2012.

The watch itself is $235 on Amazon today - so roughly $50 in modification fees.

I sold it for $250 on watchuseek.

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Do you send him your watch? Or does he buy one for you?

He sources everything.

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Found one on ebay brand new with box & papers for just over that price. With that scratch on the crystal, I'd be heistant to pay that much. Thanks for posting that though.

That yacht-master is sick

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Rolex Presidential.

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Rolex Presidential.

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Yeah. My uncle likes putting on a show. I can't see myself every wearing a solid gold presidential around. I wear shorts pretty much every day. I can't see wearing shorts and flip flops, getting out of my 2007 Hyundai wearing a solid gold Presidential.

My grandfather had it as long as I can remember, though. Probably bought in the early 60s.

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Nice collection there!

I was never a rose gold fan either, but the combination of matte-black and small amounts of gold look really nice.

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Rose gold is coming back right now. My stepdad has a dress rose gold watch that is new and I just don't like it. But the rose gold with the matte black is great.

My only question is will it still look great in 30 years? I like the timelessness of the Daytona or Oyster Perpetual. But will that rose gold/matte black still be timeless when my kid is inheriting watches?

Could wear it photographing Aggie games and probably get a thumbs up from Sumlin.