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Old 11 May 2024, 01:40 PM   #31
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Old 11 May 2024, 02:36 PM   #32
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Old 11 May 2024, 05:07 PM   #33
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Good spot Scholar, nice to see they're beginning to come through at least in some places. I'm still confused as to the general aversion to the gilt, personally I love it. I think it's easier to appreciate the vintage inspired palette when you already own modern Rolex GMT's and submariners etc though.
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Old 11 May 2024, 06:21 PM   #34
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Good spot Scholar, nice to see they're beginning to come through at least in some places. I'm still confused as to the general aversion to the gilt, personally I love it. I think it's easier to appreciate the vintage inspired palette when you already own modern Rolex GMT's and submariners etc though.
Yeah I actually like how it doesn’t quite resemble any specific GMT or Sub reference; makes the mismatched details (critically the very 1970s snowflake on a 50s style design) work. Sort of like Omega’s Planet Ocean line in that respect.

In contrast the 54 feels like an almost pitch perfect reproduction of a first gen 1954 Sub, then slaps on a Snowflake hand for complete incoherence.
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Old 11 May 2024, 08:07 PM   #35
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Opaline Pepsi (no gilt) on Jubilee next year for the win!?!
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Old 11 May 2024, 09:42 PM   #36
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Yeah I actually like how it doesn’t quite resemble any specific GMT or Sub reference; makes the mismatched details (critically the very 1970s snowflake on a 50s style design) work. Sort of like Omega’s Planet Ocean line in that respect.

In contrast the 54 feels like an almost pitch perfect reproduction of a first gen 1954 Sub, then slaps on a Snowflake hand for complete incoherence.

Have to agree with the hands. They feel an anachronism on the 54 and the GMT.

I like the watch but to sell one to me I’d still prefer Pepsi and Jubilee and less gilt. I know they faded to this look but it’s still a cool watch. I’m sure other bracelets and colors will follow.


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Old 13 May 2024, 01:26 AM   #37
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Old 13 May 2024, 01:43 AM   #38
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Opaline Pepsi (no gilt) on Jubilee next year for the win!?!
I will buy immediately if so!
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