[samj2k]

Originally Posted by shellbmb

Yeah, but now try to find one. At least a new one.

My basic OP41 had a 4 year wait at my local AD. Had to buy off Chrono24 with a 25% markup. Crazy that a bottom range stainless watch is so hard to buy.

[CosmicCharlie]

Originally Posted by samj2k

My basic OP41 had a 4 year wait at my local AD. Had to buy off Chrono24 with a 25% markup. Crazy that a bottom range stainless watch is so hard to buy.

I was on St Thomas yesterday and while the main Rolex boutique is still closed, another authorized dealer had plenty of new inventory for sale. Sadly, I'm not in the market at the moment, but may be worth the trip when I am.

[Alberta]

Originally Posted by DirtyVegasMB

All I can say is: Props to the Rolex marketing machine.

Don't be so bitter dude...

[shellbmb]

Originally Posted by CosmicCharlie

I was on St Thomas yesterday and while the main Rolex boutique is still closed, another authorized dealer had plenty of new inventory for sale. Sadly, I'm not in the market at the moment, but may be worth the trip when I am.

You're likely to pay almost double on the secondary market, so at least you get a vacation if you buy one on St. Thomas. Did they have stainless sport watches like the sub or GMT?

I've been browsing Chrono24 and Crown/Caliber and just watching prices go up and up.

[CosmicCharlie]

Originally Posted by shellbmb

You're likely to pay almost double on the secondary market, so at least you get a vacation if you buy one on St. Thomas. Did they have stainless sport watches like the sub or GMT?

I've been browsing Chrono24 and Crown/Caliber and just watching prices go up and up.

Idk- I really wasn't looking for myself but my wife is liking diamonds and gold on the day date. Personally, I'm not interested in stainless case/band watches from Rolex. St. Thomas is duty free, I think it's actually a pretty good place to buy one without a lot of fuss compared to dealing with all the scarcity issues elsewhere.

[FSHNGRY]

Originally Posted by HardBob

A few too many to post but here are two of my favorites. I am a bit of a novice car guy but a watch enthusiast through and through.

Wow. Dude- Do you have a hard time fitting your marbles into any pants available on the market?!!?

LOVE the Aquanaut. Truly the definition of "understated" time keeping. I recently saw an army green one, with the 3 chronos (I believe patek calls them moonphase?) and was utterly cut in half when the price tag of $280,000 was attached to it.

Epic watches. Wear them in good health!

[Deleted Account]

Originally Posted by BRCHP

Wow. Dude- Do you have a hard time fitting your marbles into any pants available on the market?!!?

LOVE the Aquanaut. Truly the definition of "understated" time keeping. I recently saw an army green one, with the 3 chronos (I believe patek calls them moonphase?) and was utterly cut in half when the price tag of $280,000 was attached to it.

Epic watches. Wear them in good health!

Right back at you!! You have a killer collection as well!!

I'm expecting a 5712 soon. Fingers crossed for a happy update…

[FSHNGRY]

Originally Posted by HardBob

Right back at you!! You have a killer collection as well!!

I'm expecting a 5712 soon. Fingers crossed for a happy update…

Thank you, sir! HIGH praise indeed.

I’ll say a prayer for you! I dig that you have a rotation of Patek Phillipe watches. I’m not sure what I’ll want to go for next. I’m all about what deal presents itself, and if I’ve liked the watch enough to chase it, study it, and eventually add it to the collection.

I still have my sights set on the Boutique Blue Royal Oak. I was in search of that dial while on my honeymoon 2 years ago in Milan. I called the store from Tuscany 2 days prior to ensure they’d be open. I walked in, asked for the Blue, and was answered with a chuckle. I had liked the Grey dial too, so I asked if he had any of those. He goes “ I have one 15500 Grey dial, 2019 reference” Pulled out the Amex, and walked out with a new 15500, at RETAIL PLUS VAT REFUND in under 20 minutes.

I’ve also kicked the idea around of purchasing the Rose Gold strap and having that instead of the black leather on my 15400, but we’ll see when the time comes for service. The watch market is similar to South Florida Real Estate nowadays. I can’t believe what my watches could sell “used” for. I also have a Cartier Roadster XL / stainless / white dial- but I hardly wear it, with obvious reason.

[Deleted Account]

I agree 100%. The market is absurd. I love some of your watches and some of mine… but not enough to pay secondary market prices. Always best to build a great relationship with an authorized dealer and be patient. The rose bracelet would look incredible. The royal oak bracelet may be the best in the game IMO.

[Alberta]

[faloppi88]

Nothing like some of the beasts in this thread, but a sharp watch nonetheless. Wears a bit smaller than I would like, but I barely know this thing is on.....

[POBA]

Originally Posted by faloppi88

Nothing like some of the beasts in this thread, but a sharp watch nonetheless. Wears a bit smaller than I would like, but I barely know this thing is on.....

I love it, thank you so much for posting!! I was wondering where did you buy it from with this band (I like these types of bands)?

[sys999]

SD4K 116600. Sorry for no steering wheel shot can't burn the #4 in the whip.

[bubbaboy]

Had to pick this up, I don't know how much I'll wear it, but the Spring Drive is damn cool.

[bimmerbeast7]

Originally Posted by HardBob

I agree 100%. The market is absurd. I love some of your watches and some of mine… but not enough to pay secondary market prices. Always best to build a great relationship with an authorized dealer and be patient. The rose bracelet would look incredible. The royal oak bracelet may be the best in the game IMO.

Hey can I sit at the table with you guys?

[IdTamer]

Hey guys, always been a fan of watches.

My current favorite, but not pictured in the m5, sorry

Arnold and Son golden dragon. It is #1/25, and has a true beat movement which moves each second. Lot of work to make a mechanical movement work like a quartz, but what the hell. Lot of history behind the true beat movement, particularly with marine navigation and docs measuring pulse.

Enjoy!

[IdTamer]

Btw, almost every watch in the thread has a fake version available, but that is because there are a lot of highly desirable watches pictured here, which is what the fake market produces.

I doubt any of these are fake, and you all have some amazing pieces.

Wear them in good health!

[ASG99]

Mines real lol

[AHall]

Originally Posted by IdTamer

Btw, almost every watch in the thread has a fake version available, but that is because there are a lot of highly desirable watches pictured here, which is what the fake market produces.

I doubt any of these are fake, and you all have some amazing pieces.

Wear them in good health!

Nice watch Id. I had not heard of Arnold & Son before. Looks like they make some nice limited edition wrist wear.

[IdTamer]

Originally Posted by AHall

Nice watch Id. I had not heard of Arnold & Son before. Looks like they make some nice limited edition wrist wear.

Thanks! I have always loved dragons/fantasy and this one checks all the boxes, lol.

Nice to grow up and buy the things we want!

[IdTamer]

Originally Posted by ASG99

Mines real lol

Hahahaha you sure?

https://www.gizmochina.com/2021/08/2...-in-real-skin/

Only a matter of time... (Pun intended...)

[norbtx]

I highly doubt anyone here posted a fake version. I could be wrong.