'Has the market corrected'.........I love that euphemism. Next time I`m in Leeds I might stick my head round the door of the Rolex shop, last time I went in (January) they weren't very helpful when I enquired about a (relatively) humble OP36 with dark blue dial.
Sometimes it's better to start wanting something else instead. I`ve virtually given up on Rolex, owned a few back in the days when prices were sensible and you could wear them without worrying about getting mugged for the watch (circa 2012). Explorer 1, OP36 and older Datejusts are OK but the stuff folks drool over leaves me cold.
Could persuade myself to get blue-dial OP36, latest version has reverted back to slimmer lugs and looks better for it although the latest 32xxxx movement doesn`t thrill me. Likewise the 36mm Explorer 1, but I sold a 114270 because I got bored with it so maybe it wouldn't be a wise move. Realistically the blue-dialled OP 36 (RRP £5100) should be selling below list for a mint newish example, it would need to for me to be tempted.
Give it another 6 months of the market moving in a more realistic direction and there may be a few more opportunities.
Thanks for the comments on my Longines, I’ve admired this dial for a long time but finally managed to find a really good one. I’ve written to Longines to request an archive extract. I think it’s from 1935.
Yeah I know what you mean. In fact Longines did reissue this style dial (a slightly earlier version with the numbers rotated which doesn’t look as good IMO). I’ve only got the sellers word for it but he’s been spot in about everything else so hopefully the archive extract will confirm, but it’s certainly in keeping with others I have watched over the years on chrono24 et al.
I’m not sure if it’s good etiquette to post again on this thread but check out the contrasting brushing in the dial - vertical in the middle and edges and horizontal on the hour track. Nice.
I was another that thought it was a much more modern watch which just makes it even more appealing.
The pictures look fantastic so can’t see anyone complaining about a few getting posted.
All the best
I just received 45 years old Seiko 7548-700C from Australia, in superb condition, freshly full strip service, all new seals.
Just feel right
Just arrived, Atowak Tarantula. Reminds me of the Urwerk 202 with its revolving satellites. I'm not easily impressed but Atowak have created a cracker!
I've had this a while but I've been putting off wearing it until I could get the second hand removed, which I now have. It wasn't hitting the markers. Came with a lovely strap which I've stolen for my Navigator, but I'm happy with the brown one.
A 2013 reissued PRS-82 sublime, very happy bunny.
"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
"You gotta know when to hold em and know when to fold em".
Couldn't resist and it arrived today. Dreary day so the picture doesn't do the vibrancy of the dial justice but it's very nice.
First watch I've had with quick release spring bars....why is this not standard on all straps!!?
Will size the bracelet later but loving this strap, not sure if I'll wear it too often on the bracelet
Mint choc chip finally arrived. I love it, nice to see some fun in a modern watch.
I haven't bought a new, new watch for a long time, but I really liked the look of this…
Aquastar Model 60 skin diver. Just needs a 19mm Tropic, but I'm loving it and it fits the wrist perfectly. The cat was unimpressed.
And for added 60's contrast, I also bought this…
Peachy little Junghans hand-winder. In superb condition for 60 years old and proof that watches don't have to be complicated or expensive to be enjoyable. Thanks to Paul J.
So much for thinning the collection
That didn’t turn out as I planned.
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Latest arrival this morning.
Oris pro pilot,
I bought an Oris Coulson pro pilot a few months ago and was impressed with the quality and how the watch size suited me.
Saw this online while looking for green dials and decided to take a punt, I'm well chuffed.
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I did post this (Glashutte Original PanoInverse) on another thread, but wanted to pop it in this one too given that it's just arrived courtesy of WoS. Anyway, a slight variation on the usual theme, but an archetypal GO design that I've wanted since first trying another TZer's on about a decade ago.
Picked this up recently, and I still have trouble believing that it's +0.2spd on the wrist.
It is the same, yes! I'm a sucker for an expensive service!
Enjoy, Walter. It never came off the sail cloth previously but looks great on that.