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11 August 2018, 01:29 PM | #1 |
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Hi everyone,
My name's Florian and I'm super excited to join this forum. A little about watch-self: my path to liking Rolex has been long and tumultuous. From a high school boy passionate by movements and skeleton watches so Rolex, expensive and you can't see the movement... Overpriced and for me. Then my first mechanical watch: I started looking at a Tissot, tried it, tried a lot of other watches during 6 months: ended up with Maurice Lacroix 4 times above my initial budget. Same story with the Rolex I'm know trying to buy: I want a watch to accompany me all the time. Started by looking at Tudor, Omega... Tried a Sub date There is no way to come back anymore. Only one question left: Sub or GMT?... |
11 August 2018, 03:50 PM | #2 |
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12 August 2018, 06:35 AM | #7 |
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Welcome!
Only one right answer: Both (Sub&GMT)! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
12 August 2018, 07:41 AM | #8 |
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12 August 2018, 08:52 AM | #9 |
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My gateway into Rolex was a fascination with automatic ‘skeleton’ watches too!
Back before I ever can considered Rolex, I bought a spectacular skeleton swatch from the Macy’s on union square. I still have it in a box somewhere. I wore it for years and loved it. Like you, I wished rolexes had clear caseback options, but discovered with my SS/PL Yachtmaster 18 years ago that there just isn’t anything like a Rolex. Flashy, beautiful, rugged. You can do anything in a Rolex! But when I learned of the Tudor north flag with a sapphire back, showing the utilitarian in-house movement. I debated for a few months. I know rolexes fairly well but didn’t know much about Tudor. And while they’re less expensive than rolexes, > $3500 is still a big investment for me. I love this watch! If you’re still interested in the clear back, and want one from Rolex’s sister company, this north flag is amazing. Welcome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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12 August 2018, 11:11 PM | #13 |
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Welcome. Sub and GMT both classic. Go with the one that speaks to you.
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13 August 2018, 12:26 AM | #14 | |
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Sorry. I thought I was replying to a different thread. If I were starting where you are, personally, I’d go gmt. I have the blnr and love it, but all the Rolex gmts are amazing. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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13 August 2018, 03:46 AM | #15 |
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Hello from NorCal
Welcome to TRF!! And go for the one you like the most
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13 August 2018, 03:57 AM | #16 |
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Welcome to TRF Florian!
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Love the Batman as well. Even though my heart melted for the new Pespi on jubilee. But it's just impossible to find and 2x Grey market is both too expensive and contrary to my principles. |
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Love the Batman as well. Even though my heart melted for the new Pespi on jubilee. But it's just impossible to find and 2x Grey market is both too expensive and contrary to my principles. |
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21 August 2018, 12:12 AM | #20 | |
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I’m totally with you on the new BLRO, and agree about paying double. It helps that I don’t care for the jubilee (personally, I like the oyster on my BLNR) and, having seen the WG BLRO, find I’m not blown away by the red and blue ceramic bezel. It seems those colors are problematic for the incredibly complex manufacturing process. Blue and black must be much easier which is, I suppose, why the first bi-colored bezel was the BLNR back in 2013. In any event, in your list there is not a bad decision! Just don’t settle. Get the one you want, even if you do have to wait. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Thanks Jstan for your answer!
I agree with you, the main point will be: no settle! Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk |
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Welcome, also from Norcal.
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22 November 2018, 02:41 AM | #27 |
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I’m a huge fan of both. I only have two watches, the 14060 no sub date and the 16710 GMT Master II. Best of both worlds :)
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