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19 March 2018, 08:19 AM | #31 |
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The quartz revolution hit the machanical watch industry hard in the 1970's.
Luxury watches are still here so if they could survive it then I'm sure they can survive it now. Let's be honest, whether we like it or not to most 'Rolex' is a world wide status symbol and has little to do with wanting to tell the time . An iPhone will do that far more accurately than any PM Daytona ever will. People like luxury goods, always have, always will. Why else would we spend multiple $000's on something that a cheap plastic Casio can do better? Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk
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19 March 2018, 08:23 AM | #33 | |
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The quartz watches, however, were never as functional BEYOND telling time like an Apple Watch is nowadays Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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19 March 2018, 08:27 AM | #34 | |
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19 March 2018, 08:38 AM | #35 | |
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19 March 2018, 08:44 AM | #36 | |
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However as these 'Millenials' careers progress and some start entering the boardrooms I think a nice Daydate will stand out nicely amongst a sea of plastic iwatches. Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk
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19 March 2018, 09:03 AM | #37 | |
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Very interested in. It’s when I start noticing what make and model someone is wearing from about 10m away I wonder if I have a problem Last edited by Crispy0121; 19 March 2018 at 09:09 AM.. Reason: Not long enough answer |
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19 March 2018, 09:09 AM | #38 |
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Incoming next week - stay tuned Some old gold plated omega from my grandfather that I got serviced and my father wears which is cool. Will look into opening the case back to inviestigate what it is. What do I want is the real question: Blnr Sub 50 (Kermit I think it’s called) White face SS Ceramic Daytona YG Day Date open Roman James Cameron Sky D Blue Pan base eta WG Silver dial Daytona Oysterfelx YM Rhodium Platinum Bezel Ap 15400 AP Safari (because I usto have one) I can go on and on and on
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19 March 2018, 09:38 AM | #39 |
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Millennial here, you can check out my signature.
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19 March 2018, 09:42 AM | #40 |
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All my fellow geezers encouraging Millenials to buy Rolexes will just increase the scarcity. Let them be happy with iWatches. More Rolex sports watches for us seniors to enjoy.
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19 March 2018, 10:31 AM | #41 |
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Yep I am and watches are in the signature
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19 March 2018, 10:47 AM | #42 |
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35 and currently have 116710LN and 14060
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19 March 2018, 10:49 AM | #43 |
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I'm 56. My eldest son, 24, would wear a Rolex in a New York minute if he could afford one. It has zero to do with an appreciation of the mechanics. It's strictly a status symbol to him.
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19 March 2018, 10:49 AM | #44 |
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yeah i am.
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19 March 2018, 11:05 AM | #45 |
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Born in 1983 so I reckon that makes me a millennial. My next watch will be a Speedy Pro with hesalite crystal. I really like that moon watch! Here's a pic of my current lineup:
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19 March 2018, 01:24 PM | #47 |
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Thank you Sir
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19 March 2018, 01:35 PM | #48 |
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23 years old here and I despise apple watches. Been into watches for a long time but only able to afford them recently...
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19 March 2018, 10:19 PM | #49 |
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Man, this thread makes me feel old...
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19 March 2018, 10:25 PM | #50 |
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29 with BLNR, that qualifies me for this thread, right?
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19 March 2018, 11:32 PM | #51 |
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Born in 1987.
I started wearing watches since I was about 6 years old. First the children's quartz watches, then regular quartz watches until the point where my father received his first mechanical watch, a Rolex. It all went downhill from there on. I started with a Tissot, moved up to a Meistersinger, then a Zenith and I now just recently bought my first Rolex. And always looking at what could be next |
20 March 2018, 12:07 AM | #52 |
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Hate what a millennial represents - though I am clumped into this cohort by my birth year.
Born in 1983. Have worked my entire life thus far since high school. Was taught the Golden Rule - do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Understand the value of a dollar and what it takes to make it. Have never expected a promotion rather worked for it and earned it. Have never accepted a 'participation award' - only the winner gets the trophy. When I was younger if I got bullied we had a fight and usually became friends afterwards. Tired of political correctness. Watches: Rolex 216570 Rolex 16750 Rolex 114060 Rolex BLNR Breitling Emergency Omega Seamaster Pro A good number of Swatches A bag full of vintage watches I need to get around to getting serviced etc. Personally for me a watch was never about the name or panache. My love of watches always came from the history and significance of the piece. James Bond wore a Submariner. Steve McQueen wore a Submariner. My father wore a datejust. Need I say more? My style has typically been that though - timeless and classic. I enjoy what goes into wearing a mechanical watch. Even the act of setting the time is a conscious effort we make in recording/remembering the time. I have considered a smart watch - just not sure I would get the same satisfaction out of wearing it.
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20 March 2018, 12:36 AM | #53 |
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I was born in '93, so I'm technically a millenial. I own an Explorer 214270 Mk1, a Seiko Turtle, and in the future I'm hoping my dad will give me my grandfather's YG Vacheron Constantin ref. 7592.
Suffice it to say I love mechanical watches, and have several friends who do as well
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20 March 2018, 12:43 AM | #54 |
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Millennial here too. I've had Tags, Omegas, Breitlings, IWCs, Panerais but have settled on collecting APs and Rolex for now.
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20 March 2018, 12:54 AM | #55 | |
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20 March 2018, 01:00 AM | #56 |
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I’m 27 and I hate being apart of the millennial conversation. I feel I was born in the wrong decade as I am the complete opposite of most millennials. I have worn mechanical watches for years and refuse to wear a smart watch.
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20 March 2018, 01:12 AM | #57 |
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I’m 23 and have been collecting since I was 16 obviously didn’t start with a Rolex but a Casio, over the years I’ve learned to work my ass off and it’s payed off. Currently have a GMT master ii BLNR and a JLC master Calendar.
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20 March 2018, 01:45 AM | #58 |
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35 here.
I've always been an early adopter when it comes to tech. From my very first Timex, I always loved watches as well. When the first android wear smartwatch came out, I pre-ordered and couldn't wait. Perfect combination for me. Or at least that's what I thought. Sold it after about 6 months. Mechanical always or even quartz on occasion for me. |
20 March 2018, 02:36 AM | #59 |
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Many younger people have a distaste for Rolex etc because it’s very out of reach realistically.
In LA area, a house in a neighborhood that you might not get shot in is over a million. Getting a Ford Explorer with power locks and windows is 40k. The struggle is real, so when life is difficult it can make people sour about high end goods. Also a typical 30 year old is making the same amount as someone did in the 80’s..........except in the 80’s a million got you a bad ass spread in Beverly Hills and 40k could get you a Turbo 911 in the garage of your mansion. |
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Born in 1995, 22 years old.
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