The Watch Appreciation Thread - Part two (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre,

[va230815]

What's the price on Moda for BNIB unworn Omega Speedmaster EW 321 in steel?

17ish

 

[Ebitdaddy]

Btw I got into the main Moda group and the stuff in there is definitely not below retail. Maybe its because most requests are Rolexes?

Well yeah obviously Rolex is above retail lol? That is what they go for grey/used. Same with a lot of ROs right now. Moda is still cheaper than any front facing sites and way cheaper used for non hyped pieces.

I paid around $65k for something that was on watchbox for $80k for example

 

[Clouseau]

Speaking of Rolex, Guys (if you had one) which model was your first Rolex, and what memories are associated with it ?

 

[JamesInLondon]

Speaking of Rolex, Guys (if you had one) which model was your first Rolex, and what memories are associated with it ?

1675 GMT Master, end of the 70s, from the Bond St Watches of Switzerland store which is now the Patek Boutique.

Asked, politely, if there might be a discount should I pay cash, only to be told “Sorry sir, no discount on Rolexes - unless you would like one of our Daytonas, we can give you 20% off those”.

I bought the GMT.

 

[9thsymph]

1675 GMT Master, end of the 70s, from the Bond St Watches of Switzerland store which is now the Patek Boutique.

Asked, politely, if there might be a discount should I pay cash, only to be told “Sorry sir, no discount on Rolexes - unless you would like one of our Daytonas, we can give you 20% off those”.

I bought the GMT.

rightly so

 

[acconrad]

Speaking of Rolex, Guys (if you had one) which model was your first Rolex, and what memories are associated with it ?

I'm debating whether to get a no date sub (124060 or 14060) or a steel date just 36mm jubilee fluted w/ blue/silver dial - so anyone who picked there first rolex I'd be keen to hear whether you fall more sport or dress. I feel like the DJ would be too redundant to the Reverso but is ND Sub too played out?

 

[9thsymph]

I'm debating whether to get a no date sub (124060 or 14060) or a steel date just 36mm jubilee fluted w/ blue/silver dial - so anyone who picked there first rolex I'd be keen to hear whether you fall more sport or dress. I feel like the DJ would be too redundant to the Reverso but is ND Sub too played out?

No wrong choice here. Sounds like the NDS fits better in your rotation. Classic. Get the 14060!

(My first Rolex was a DJ. My second was a 14060)

 

[Neville Southall]

Speaking of Watches of Espionage, our very own @Neville Southall made the front page the other day:

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Not incorrect.

 

[mak1277]

I'm debating whether to get a no date sub (124060 or 14060) or a steel date just 36mm jubilee fluted w/ blue/silver dial - so anyone who picked there first rolex I'd be keen to hear whether you fall more sport or dress. I feel like the DJ would be too redundant to the Reverso but is ND Sub too played out?

I have a 114060, bought to coincide with my son’s birth. I am contemplating adding a DJ, reverso, or tank.

That said, I don’t think the reverso and DJ would necessarily be redundant. The DJ is so much more robust than a reverso. It really is more of a sport watch than a dress watch, despite the normal connotations and obvious blingy-ness. Like, I would wear a reverso when I gave my kid a bath, but I wouldn’t hesitate to wear a DJ.

 

[Omega Male]

Not incorrect.

 

[Neville Southall]

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A lot to unpack here.

 

[Texasmade]

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Needs a few more links added but @Neville Southall thinks this is a perfect fit.

 

[tweedlover]

Needs a few more links added but @Neville Southall thinks this is a perfect fit.

Yeah, pretty tight fit. Guess it would work if you like the handcuff look.

 

[Dino944]

Speaking of Rolex, Guys (if you had one) which model was your first Rolex, and what memories are associated with it ?

My first Rolex was purchased in 1984. It was a 16750 GMT Master. They didn't have one in stock, and had to order it. Back then discounts were easy to get on all Rolex watches in the US. I asked for a discount and they gave me 25% off the $1,325 MSRP. Steel Daytonas were $1,100 and the most expensive steel model was the Oysterquartz ref 17000. From what I understand you could get an even deeper discount on Daytonas. When my GMT arrived, it wasn't the 1675 I had seen pix of, it was the first of them to get the white gold surrounds on the hour markers, and it had a black bezel, which I had never heard of or seen on a GMT. My 16750 still had an acrylic crystal.

I wore it for a decade and I liked it a lot. The one thing about that GMT was anyone who noticed it and saw the black bezel would say- nice Submariner. It made me feel that a GMT really needs a dual color bezel or it loses some of its identity.

 

[Dino944]

I'm debating whether to get a no date sub (124060 or 14060) or a steel date just 36mm jubilee fluted w/ blue/silver dial - so anyone who picked there first rolex I'd be keen to hear whether you fall more sport or dress. I feel like the DJ would be too redundant to the Reverso but is ND Sub too played out?

All are good watches, but my vote is for the 124060. The DJ was simply never a piece that truly interested me. It's a nice watch, but I'm a sports watch guy when it comes to Rolex. The only DJ I ever owned was a Oysterquartz DJ. I liked that one a lot because the case and bracelet were different.

I own a 5 digit Kermit Sub Date and that's a nice watch, and vintage pieces have a certain charm to them. However, the current ND wears about the same as a vintage 5 digit sub, but the bracelet and clasp are simply light years ahead of the 5 digit watches in terms of quality and appearance. Personally, I think it's a timeless watch that never goes out of style. No date Subs have been around a long time, and yes a lot of people own them, but its because it's a good looking, rugged watch that just works so well with whatever you are wearing except for maybe very dressy events. I have to admit, it's not my fanciest or rarest watch, but every time I put on my ND Sub I can see why it is so popular, it's just a damn good looking watch! Personally, I think its under appreciated for what it is.