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High-end Watches Locally?
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Redstone said:
Some fascinating horology information on this thread, to which I am proud to have contributed. Thank you all.
I would like to let you know that I have blue starred all of your posts and would appreciate you responding in kind.
Well played.
Posted up in a hot tub on a hill in Fredericksburg, for the next three days time is but an academic concept.
Great looking watch...
It was a metaphor for transcending time
Jeremy Boering with the epic 5711 blue dial
You are 20 minutes from Enchanted Rock. It's an easy walk to the top. A must do if you haven't been.
Great watch if you have some loose pocket change.
I'm not sure how you prove it was actually on the moon. It clearly made the trip but who knows if actually took the ride down the well.
It seems undervalued though. Didn't Newman's Daytona go for like $17MM? And it never left the Earth.
https://www.fratellowatches.com/edgar-mitchells-moon-worn-rolex-gmt-master-auction/
I'm not sure how you prove it was actually on the moon. It clearly made the trip but who knows if actually took the ride down the well.
It seems undervalued though. Didn't Newman's Daytona go for like $17MM? And it never left the Earth.
https://www.fratellowatches.com/edgar-mitchells-moon-worn-rolex-gmt-master-auction/
Happened to be listening to him the other day when he was asked about that one. He said he has both that 5711 and a 5811. Sign me up.
Got "the call" from the one in the Galleria this morning. Will post pictures next week (on my way to Amarillo presently).
Omega released a new FOIS model. I really liked the first release, but I'm not as much of a fan of this one. I really hope the trend of gilt markers to make new look old dies soon.
https://instagr.am/p/DAqeqWrM8ko
https://instagr.am/p/DAqeqWrM8ko
jh0400 said:
Omega released a new FOIS model. I really liked the first release, but I'm not as much of a fan of this one. I really hope the trend of gilt markers to make new look old dies soon.
https://instagr.am/p/DAqeqWrM8ko
I don't see gilt markers, do you mean the faux-tina on the lume? I agree that it's kind of overdone at this point.
I assumed it was gilt, but it appears to be a "special" lume to make it look older. I much prefer the look of the 2020-21 release that had white markers.
Just in case anyone else was slightly confused. FOIS stands for first Omega in space. It's a commemorative watch that is smaller and cheaper than the current moonwatch. It's a relaunch / redesign as the original FOIS was discontinued around Covid.
https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-new-2024-omega-speedmaster-fois-first-omega-in-space/#gref
https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-new-2024-omega-speedmaster-fois-first-omega-in-space/#gref
Happy early FTAC Friday!
I've been pining for a two-tone watch and really like the classic look of the yellow gold/SS DJ41 but once on my wrist it just wasn't a fit for me. I hadn't even considered the everose, but my wife suggested I give it a shot and, well, here we are.
I've been pining for a two-tone watch and really like the classic look of the yellow gold/SS DJ41 but once on my wrist it just wasn't a fit for me. I hadn't even considered the everose, but my wife suggested I give it a shot and, well, here we are.
Well done!! Is this your first Rolex?
beautiful piece
i love it, especially with the grey-blue face and the domed sapphire
Negative. I've previously owned a 1969 GMT Master and a 116610 Submariner.
K Bo said:
Negative. I've previously owned a 1969 GMT Master and a 116610 Submariner.
Congrats either way looks great
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I like the lume on the new edition. I get how the faux patina can turn some people off of the watch, but I think of it more as a color choice than faux patina. The Moon Watch has a lot of white with the hands, markers and subdials, so the different color lume on the hands and hour markers makes it easier for me to read.
Yeah I've also heard them called "tropical dials" because they were color changed by UV exposure.
I love Omega, I really do, they make fantastic watches, but the ridiculousness of some of their complications is just too hilarious. Every time I read this, I start automatically making the wanking motion with my hand
I may be in the minority but I really like that.jh0400 said:
Omega released a new FOIS model. I really liked the first release, but I'm not as much of a fan of this one. I really hope the trend of gilt markers to make new look old dies soon.
https://instagr.am/p/DAqeqWrM8ko
Wearing this bad boy today
That is gorgeous
Love me a JLC
Mas89 said:
You are 20 minutes from Enchanted Rock. It's an easy walk to the top. A must do if you haven't been.
Except when a rainstorm comes after you reach the top and you have to crab walk all the way down.
Probably one of the best experiences we have had as a family. Wife had the toddler sling loaded on her back too.
It's a slick sucker
New strap for the GS. Happy Friday !
I saw that Wempe has an exclusive Longines Zulu Time colorway, and I really like it. If they ever release it in 39mm I may end up with a second one in my collection.
https://www.wempe.com/en-us/watches/longines/longines-spirit/longines-spirit-zulu-time-wempe-edition-l3-812-4-59-6?c=3776
https://www.wempe.com/en-us/watches/longines/longines-spirit/longines-spirit-zulu-time-wempe-edition-l3-812-4-59-6?c=3776
I like that!jh0400 said:
I saw that Wempe has an exclusive Longines Zulu Time colorway, and I really like it. If they ever release it in 39mm I may end up with a second one in my collection.
https://www.wempe.com/en-us/watches/longines/longines-spirit/longines-spirit-zulu-time-wempe-edition-l3-812-4-59-6?c=3776
That's interesting. I like the Zulu time watches but I wish they would drop the stars. It's too busy down there.