The watches thread

[Dragoon]

a new watch before the car arrives

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Nicely done! Do you have a good relationship with your AD or did you pick it up from the grey market? I ask because I recently spoke to my AD about getting on the list for a SS Daytona, and he basically said it wouldn't happen. I'm a new customer so I realize I need more history with him first. I've only been a customer of his for about a year now and have only purchased one watch and some jewelry so far. Hopefully, over time, I can earn my way onto the list for an SS Daytona.

 

[robrmon]

Nicely done! Do you have a good relationship with your AD or did you pick it up from the grey market? I ask because I recently spoke to my AD about getting on the list for a SS Daytona, and he basically said it wouldn't happen. I'm a new customer so I realize I need more history with him first. I've only been a customer of his for about a year now and have only purchased one watch and some jewelry so far. Hopefully, over time, I can earn my way onto the list for an SS Daytona.

Thank you! While I do know some ADs, I’m not spending that kind of money that would allow me to get a SS Daytona at msrp, especially living in and around NY which is a competitive market. I know guys that have spent over $100k and still aren’t getting “the call”. Some say $200k, others say more… I really don’t know and it depends from AD to AD.

This was a grey purchase from a local trusted jeweler. 2024 stamp. I traded something in that I had a little profit on + cash, and the prices came down to a level where I was comfortable buying. I’m not getting any younger, so I took the plunge…

Good luck with your search. What watch did you get in the end?

 

[Dragoon]

Thank you! While I do know some ADs, I’m not spending that kind of money that would allow me to get a SS Daytona at msrp, especially living in and around NY which is a competitive market. I know guys that have spent over $100k and still aren’t getting “the call”. Some say $200k, others say more… I really don’t know and it depends from AD to AD.

This was a grey purchase from a local trusted jeweler. 2024 stamp. I traded something in that I had a little profit on + cash, and the prices came down to a level where I was comfortable buying. I’m not getting any younger, so I took the plunge…

Good luck with your search. What watch did you get in the end?

Going grey sounds like the smart way to go. Especially, since the watch market has softened.

I put my name down for an Air-King and a no date Submariner about 8 months ago. I got the call this week for the Air-King. I was looking for a nice travel watch that wasn't too flashy, could be dressed up or down, and tucked under the cuff nicely. Plus, I sort of like that it's quirky when it comes to Rolex watches. It's also not one you see on the wrist very often. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen one in the wild.

 

[robrmon]

Going grey sounds like the smart way to go. Especially, since the watch market has softened.

I put my name down for an Air-King and a no date Submariner about 8 months ago. I got the call this week for the Air-King. I was looking for a nice travel watch that wasn't too flashy, could be dressed up or down, and tucked under the cuff nicely. Plus, I sort of like that it's quirky when it comes to Rolex watches. It's also not one you see on the wrist very often. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen one in the wild.

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Love your new watch, wear it in good health. It’s very smart, and a bit stealthy. I’m definitely seeing signs of the market softening in this space, or rather loosening up… I’ve been offered a few precious metal pieces which aren’t really my thing. If you can find what you want grey and the pricing makes sense, I think it’s a good option.

 

[Dragoon]

Love your new watch, wear it in good health. It’s very smart, and a bit stealthy. I’m definitely seeing signs of the market softening in this space, or rather loosening up… I’ve been offered a few precious metal pieces which aren’t really my thing. If you can find what you want grey and the pricing makes sense, I think it’s a good option.

Thank you! I'm fond of the yellow crown and the green accents. Come to think of it, I wonder how close these colors are to the Lotus green and yellow. I need to find a Lotus near me so that I can compare the two.

 

[robrmon]

Thank you! I'm fond of the yellow crown and the green accents. Come to think of it, I wonder how close these colors are to the Lotus green and yellow. I need to find a Lotus near me so that I can compare the two.

In which case you might like this:

Gavox Roads: House of Speed Lotus

Get in the driver’s seat with this driver and race watch. Taking inspiration from Belgian brand House Of Speed Lotus, this Gavox model was designed with no compromise.

www.gavox.com

 

[TomAce]

Someone knows ORIS?

That‘s my daily rocker at the moment.

 

[Emirahouston]

This is my rotation but I wish Lotus would partner with a good watch maker like Aston Martin did with JAEGER LECOULTRE or Bentley with breitling etc … so we could have a nice time piece that is lotus inspired.

 

[Dragoon]

In which case you might like this:

Gavox Roads: House of Speed Lotus

Get in the driver’s seat with this driver and race watch. Taking inspiration from Belgian brand House Of Speed Lotus, this Gavox model was designed with no compromise.

www.gavox.com

I like their product description!

"There are two kinds of people in this world: the driver and the passenger.

Do you want to be the passenger your entire life, letting life drive by and run all over you?

Or are you to be the driver and steer through life’s problems?

Taking inspiration from the Belgian House of Speed Lotus, get in the driver’s seat with this Roads model.

With a classy design worthy of representing this iconic car, Gavox HOS Lotus is equipped with the specifications to outperform its pricetag."

 

[Dragoon]

This is my rotation but I wish Lotus would partner with a good watch maker like Aston Martin did with JAEGER LECOULTRE or Bentley with breitling etc … so we could have a nice time piece that is lotus inspired.

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Nice rotation from a fellow Texan!

 

[Emirahouston]

I like their product description!

"There are two kinds of people in this world: the driver and the passenger.

Do you want to be the passenger your entire life, letting life drive by and run all over you?

Or are you to be the driver and steer through life’s problems?

Taking inspiration from the Belgian House of Speed Lotus, get in the driver’s seat with this Roads model.

With a classy design worthy of representing this iconic car, Gavox HOS Lotus is equipped with the specifications to outperform its pricetag."

Even though I know green and yellow are of course the main Lotus colors, I was looking for something to match my car’s accents which is black Alcantara with red stitching and red calipers … the Aston Martin one from JLC is actually perfect and a beauty … but wrong car

 

[Emirahouston]

Nice rotation from a fellow Texan!

Thanks! And I was actually born and raised in Paris but have been living in Texas for 24 years … so I guess that does make me a Texan now ! ( and yes I own a few pairs of cowboy boots and a cowboy hat )

 

[Dragoon]

Thanks! And I was actually born and raised in Paris but have been living in Texas for 24 years … so I guess that does make me a Texan now ! ( and yes I own a few pairs of cowboy boots and a cowboy hat )

It sounds like you have adapted well!

 

[Dragoon]

Better lighting

 

[Emirahouston]

Better lighting
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[virtualmacho]

No news of interesting new titanium pieces from Geneve... I do like how the new GMT Master II looks, but know that it will be too heavy for me.

 

[Dragoon]

I was hoping for a Coke GMTII from Rolex. Instead, we got one from Tudor. I do like the gilt and the vintage look. It's also about 1cm thinner than the beefy standard Black Bay 41 case, which could help it slide under the cuff more easily and make it less bulky.

 

[virtualmacho]

I was hoping for a Coke GMTII from Rolex. Instead, we got one from Tudor. I do like the gilt and the vintage look. It's also about 1cm thinner than the beefy standard Black Bay 41 case, which could help it slide under the cuff more easily and make it less bulky.

They do look vintage. I tend to prefer plain black/grey and silver over colorful coke/pepsi/kermit designs. Though I must admit, I went crazy on this one...

 

[Dragoon]

They do look vintage. I tend to prefer plain black/grey and silver over colorful coke/pepsi/kermit designs. Though I must admit, I went crazy on this one...
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Tourbillon and forged carbon with a splash of color, bravo!

 

[virtualmacho]

Lange and my Emira.