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29 June 2019, 11:51 AM | #363 |
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Yes. Matte dial (a shade or two lighter than black).
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Thoughts on Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
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29 June 2019, 01:30 PM | #365 |
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The air command was definitely a great piece, but a bit too large and thick for my wrists as well unfortunately.
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Asked that as well. It's a prototype, so they had the standard sailcloth on it.
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2 July 2019, 12:00 AM | #369 |
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Barakuda for Only Watch 2019. A unique watch with a different color scheme from the LE Barakuda.
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2 July 2019, 01:59 AM | #370 |
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I love this. Still wish the minute indices went around the entire bezel though.
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Now we're talking. This is gorgeous! I wonder how much it will eventually go for in the auction
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But that's just my opinion at the moment! We often love watches that others don't, or see things a different way. |
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Finally had an opportunity to see the 2019 Novelties at the NYC Boutique.
Originally, when I saw the May 17th announcement, I called the boutique to place my name on the list for the Barakuda. But, then I kept seeing all these photos of the Air Command. I started questioning my decision. After an agonizing internal debate, I decided to call the boutique and requested she transfer my deposit to the Air Command. Once I saw the prototypes in the flesh, I knew I made the right decision. Even when I had the Barakuda on my wrist, it felt like the Air Command had seized control on my eyes. I could not stay focused on the Barakuda. I kept looking at the Air Command. I simply could not put the Air Command down. This is a phenomenal Tribute to a historic piece. Don't get me wrong, I still love the Barakuda. This is another great Tribute to a historic piece. But, it did not have the same affect on me. I could not stop looking at the Air Command. It's never easy making these decisions, especially when all you have to go off are the photos online. Fortunately, the boutique had the prototypes available to help me reaffirm my decision. Unfortunately, they did not have the Barakuda on the default Tropic strap. |
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Thanks for the photos I really hope my deposit scores me the Barakuda from NYC. I am in love with this watch
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I am in a good spot numbers wise on the list. 4th. They "assume" they will get between 8-10, based on how many MIL-SPECS they got, but they had to be clear that if for some reason they were to only get 3, welp, I'm SOL. I think I am in good shape. As you say, my biggest concern is/should be when. They seemed to guesstimate October +/- a month. I just know I am looking forward to it.
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For someone who still is looking for a MIL-SPEC/Milspec. A big AD (Schaap & Citroen) in the Netherlands has the FF with steel bracelet (5008-1130-71S) in stock. It is not for me, I made a deposit and I am waiting on the Barakuda.
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Yeah, 4th may push me a bit. My fingers are crossed. Trying to work a deal with my Rolex AD right now so I have something to look forward to between now and then. Heh. Addiction to collecting is a wonderful thing.
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I had the pleasure of viewing the Hodinkeescaphe.
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18 July 2019, 09:33 AM | #383 |
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Haha. Any clues on what your potential Rolex incoming might be?
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Just ordered a FF Bathyscaphe today. Should be here Wednesday next week, I’ll post an incoming thread with pics when it arrives!
43mm version with box and papers from 2018 just one year old in like new condition, picked it up for only $6400! |
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The AD, who I have done a good bit of business with is trying to do the right thing by me with some significant discounts on a couple different models of PM Daytonas and DDs I am also interested in. Just seeing if we can make the availability, desire, and price lines all intersect where all parties are happy. I can tell you the 116509 blue dial is singing loudly to me right now. We shall see how things work out. Might just have to settle for waiting for the Barakuda, but i have been itching to add a PM Rolex for awhile...
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Can’t wait for my FF to come.
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Congrats on a killer watch and a great price.
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The AD was brutally honest though, and said "Of course perhaps he is still getting allocated some of these but just decided to send them elsewhere." Direct quote. I found that to be interesting. I would assume this means small town low volume ADs get "run over" by larger market ADs in the allocations game at times, which makes sense I suppose. At any rate kind of a cruddy deal, but it looks like it will result in me getting a quite nice discount on another PM piece (the blue dial was no discount don't bother asking type of deal) that I really like, so all's well that ends well I suppose. And I got more info on the "inner workings" of Rolex. I should also say this one data point may not be accurate at all for how SS watches, or non hot models or whatever are distributed. And yes, I know not everyone fell in love with the 509 after John Mayer lavished praise on it, but I love it. Side note but related to above: I always thought it was weird how John Mayer says the YG Green dial and the WG Blue dial are likely future collectibles, and the Green dial absolutely takes off, while the Blue dial just kind of keeps moving along doing nothing. Granted, the green dial was more popular before the interview, but nothing like after the interview - it went FOMO moon shot. The blue dial has stayed relatively easy to get and trades a little below MSRP on the secondary market. Meanwhile you can't sell a kid to get a green dial. Odd. Lucky for me though. If they both got hot I wouldn't be possibly getting a blue dial.
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