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8 December 2017, 11:29 AM | #1 |
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First Nice Watch
So I joined the forum a few months ago to educate myself on Rolex’s. I have always wanted a submariner and had my heart set on a no date 14060M.
I prefer the vintage style and size of earlier watches and didn’t want anything flashy. Eventually after looking around I just didn’t feel confident enough to buy a used Rolex either online or private party. I had a local dealer quote me a price on a used one which was basically new msrp. Dismayed I began looking for alternatives. That’s when I found the Omega 60th anniversary collection and specifically the Seamaster. I know some find this to be “fake” vintage, but this watch had everything I was looking for. It’s the right size, clean lines and dial and will be a perfect one watch for daily wear. The watch arrived today and am extremely excited. I don’t think I would have had the same feeling with a used Rolex. Pictures to follow when it’s light out and bracelet is sized. |
9 December 2017, 10:26 AM | #2 |
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Not enough posts for pics. Sorry
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9 December 2017, 11:11 AM | #3 |
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Congratulations! That is a very nice watch.
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9 December 2017, 11:41 AM | #4 |
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Congratulations! Nice watch.
I do not see it as "fake" vintage, just different color lume...assuming you're referring to the lume color when you said "fake vintage" You need to have... I think... 10 posts before you can upload a picture. You only has 6 more to go |
9 December 2017, 12:48 PM | #5 |
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First Nice Watch
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I was referring to the lume. Thank you |
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9 December 2017, 09:29 PM | #7 |
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Congratulations........get those first 10 posts in then let's see the photo's!
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10 December 2017, 05:30 AM | #8 |
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10 December 2017, 05:31 AM | #9 |
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One thing I’m notice already is it doesn’t take much to mark up the bracelet clasp.
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11 December 2017, 04:46 PM | #10 |
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Congrats
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11 December 2017, 07:48 PM | #11 |
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Congrats!
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11 December 2017, 10:04 PM | #12 |
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Congratulations
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11 December 2017, 10:07 PM | #13 |
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Congratulations and great choice
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11 December 2017, 10:22 PM | #14 |
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Enjoy.
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12 December 2017, 10:42 AM | #15 |
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12 December 2017, 10:45 AM | #17 |
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Pics
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12 December 2017, 12:43 PM | #18 |
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Congratulations on the SM, it fits your wrist perfectly!
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12 December 2017, 01:27 PM | #19 |
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I’d say for your first “nice watch” you hit it out of the park. Beautiful!
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17 December 2017, 10:32 PM | #20 |
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I like it!!!!!
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17 December 2017, 11:07 PM | #21 |
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Nice pictures.
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17 December 2017, 11:16 PM | #22 |
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Beautiful watch great pickup congrats!
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17 December 2017, 11:59 PM | #23 |
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Great watch and looks great on you. I am looking for one myself too!
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18 December 2017, 11:50 AM | #24 |
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Congrats! Great watch!
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18 December 2017, 01:33 PM | #25 |
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Love the trilogy, they are like mini omegas actually produced to fit nicely on wrist
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19 December 2017, 02:18 AM | #26 |
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Nice seamaster!
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19 December 2017, 03:00 AM | #27 |
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Great pick! Congrats.
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19 December 2017, 05:17 AM | #28 |
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Lovely watch looks great
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19 December 2017, 05:36 AM | #29 |
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Nice , its a great throwback to its past 300
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19 December 2017, 06:44 AM | #30 |
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Thank you all, it hasn’t left my wrist
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