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by JP Chestnut
Tue Jun 13, 2023 12:11 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: What happened to r/watchexchange?
Replies: 39
Views: 2930

Re: What happened to r/watchexchange?

The feminization of men is real.
by JP Chestnut
Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:21 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Top 10 Watchmakers of all time
Replies: 17
Views: 952

Re: Top 10 Watchmakers of all time

No Vacheron but they had AP and PP? Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk VC was number 4 on the list... Number 4: Vacheron Constantin – The Oldest Continuously Operating Watchmaker Tradition is palpable at Vacheron Constantin. The manufacturer was founded in 1755, and describes itself as the oldest...
by JP Chestnut
Sun Jun 11, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Top 10 Watchmakers of all time
Replies: 17
Views: 952

Re: Top 10 Watchmakers of all time

I just read this list. It's a real shit show. TAG, IWC, and B'ling but no Seiko? :bird:
by JP Chestnut
Sun Jun 11, 2023 8:55 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Speedmaster crime at auction?!
Replies: 5
Views: 464

Re: Speedmaster crime at auction?!

I'll go out on a limb and say that every "special" mainstream model that comes up to auction is a franken of some sort.
by JP Chestnut
Sat Jun 10, 2023 11:44 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Bracelet News: EZ-link now available
Replies: 31
Views: 3026

Re: Bracelet News: EZ-link now available

So this link would be a very nice addition to the clasps with the older style diver extension (the version that's on vintage bracelets + the 14060M). I'm going to buy at least one and see how it works. If this works, I’ve got 3 that could actually be worn instead of collecting dust all summer. I'm ...
by JP Chestnut
Sat Jun 10, 2023 11:22 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: NEW RELEASE: Rolex Daytona Paul Newman Tribute
Replies: 14
Views: 662

Re: NEW RELEASE: Rolex Daytona Paul Newman Tribute

Wait… is it really 50k?? Yeah. It’s white gold, so “only” a $9k up charge for the display back and bracelet/ceramic bezel/panda dial combo that everyone has wanted forever. I guess I didn’t know the msrp of a regular Daytona. Insane. White gold on bracelet is around $40k. SS is $14k I think.
by JP Chestnut
Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: NEW RELEASE: Rolex Daytona Paul Newman Tribute
Replies: 14
Views: 662

Re: NEW RELEASE: Rolex Daytona Paul Newman Tribute

BBK357 wrote:
Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:45 am
Wait… is it really 50k??
Yeah. It’s white gold, so “only” a $9k up charge for the display back and bracelet/ceramic bezel/panda dial combo that everyone has wanted forever.
by JP Chestnut
Sat Jun 10, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: NEW RELEASE: Rolex Daytona Paul Newman Tribute
Replies: 14
Views: 662

Re: NEW RELEASE: Rolex Daytona Paul Newman Tribute

I love it. But it is $51k at MSRP, impossible to buy at retail, and will sell at 3x retail via the usual suspects.

At this point watches like this have the same function as a Rembrandt painting. Beautiful but totally impossible own.
by JP Chestnut
Sat Jun 10, 2023 9:17 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Friday!! 09 June 2023 *WRUW*
Replies: 64
Views: 2110

Re: Friday!! 09 June 2023 *WRUW*

New purchase at the Tudor event last night. Not the Tudor you see all over the net and not for everyone, it’s a bit quirky but I love the looks. Id been been wanting one and last night I just pulled the trigger [emoji16] I hesitated between the salmon and blue dial, but blue being my favorite color...
by JP Chestnut
Sat Jun 10, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Friday!! 09 June 2023 *WRUW*
Replies: 64
Views: 2110

Re: Friday!! 09 June 2023 *WRUW*

tyd450 wrote:
Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:43 pm
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Cool Seestern:
https://www.thedivewatchconnection.com/ ... =2&t=77230
by JP Chestnut
Sat Jun 10, 2023 8:20 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Friday!! 09 June 2023 *WRUW*
Replies: 64
Views: 2110

Re: Friday!! 09 June 2023 *WRUW*

New purchase at the Tudor event last night. Not the Tudor you see all over the net and not for everyone, it’s a bit quirky but I love the looks. Id been been wanting one and last night I just pulled the trigger [emoji16] I hesitated between the salmon and blue dial, but blue being my favorite color...
by JP Chestnut
Sat Jun 10, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: I don’t know what to say about Seestern…
Replies: 20
Views: 1199

Re: I don’t know what to say about Seestern…

That's pathetic. I don't know how some people sleep at night... https://www.prestigetime.com/images/watches/1-39-11-09-81-70.jpg They even took their photos with the hands in the same spots! I'm sure if you're joking, but 10 past 10 is the universal watch picture time setting. I agree with Andrew t...
by JP Chestnut
Sat Jun 10, 2023 7:44 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Bracelet News: EZ-link now available
Replies: 31
Views: 3026

Re: Bracelet News: EZ-link now available

I heard back from these guys: Thank you for your email. I must say, you have an impressive collection! I myself own a few five-digit Rolex divers. Regarding the installation of the extension link, it would involve removing the diver's extension section. Based on personal experience and feedback from...
by JP Chestnut
Fri Jun 09, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Top 10 Watchmakers of all time
Replies: 17
Views: 952

Re: Top 10 Watchmakers of all time

Double
by JP Chestnut
Fri Jun 09, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Top 10 Watchmakers of all time
Replies: 17
Views: 952

Re: Top 10 Watchmakers of all time

Hilarious they didn’t have Seiko… they put most out of business with quartz. First quartz dive watch.. spring drive… This article was for the new Reddit circle jerk generation. Yes. Rolex Seiko Patek Philippe All independent. All in house movement manufactures. All with long histories. Easily the t...
by JP Chestnut
Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Friday!! 09 June 2023 *WRUW*
Replies: 64
Views: 2110

Re: Friday!! 09 June 2023 *WRUW*

New purchase at the Tudor event last night. Not the Tudor you see all over the net and not for everyone, it’s a bit quirky but I love the looks. Id been been wanting one and last night I just pulled the trigger [emoji16] I hesitated between the salmon and blue dial, but blue being my favorite color...
by JP Chestnut
Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: Seiko Forum
Topic: New Seiko Thread
Replies: 1580
Views: 301795

Re: New Seiko Thread

Ryeguy wrote:
Fri Jun 09, 2023 8:51 am
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….and the MM300 isn’t “chunky”. It simply has a “Dad bod”. Chicks dig that today.
This looks so good. The original MM300 is one of the watches that I really wish wasn't too large for me. Such an iconic design from, IMO, the heyday of watches.
by JP Chestnut
Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:04 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: What is up with watch prices?
Replies: 75
Views: 3882

Re: What is up with watch prices?

Just to add… The more I think about it, I believe pretty much all watches fall into two categories: “practical” (i.e. quartz / smart watches) and “statement” (everything else). In the “statement” category, I’d say there are four sub categories: 1) Luxury (focus on affluence/ success) 2) Premium (fo...
by JP Chestnut
Thu Jun 08, 2023 1:40 pm
Forum: Seiko Forum
Topic: New Seiko Thread
Replies: 1580
Views: 301795

Re: New Seiko Thread

Agreed - totally run like a company organized in silos. That's exactly the right way to describe it. It's like GS doesn't even know that these weird random watches have a feature that GS sorely lacks relative to Rolex and other similar alternatives. Worse that they have the product designed and imp...
by JP Chestnut
Thu Jun 08, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: Seiko Forum
Topic: New Seiko Thread
Replies: 1580
Views: 301795

Re: New Seiko Thread

matt.wu wrote:
Thu Jun 08, 2023 12:14 pm
Agreed - totally run like a company organized in silos.
That's exactly the right way to describe it. It's like GS doesn't even know that these weird random watches have a feature that GS sorely lacks relative to Rolex and other similar alternatives.
by JP Chestnut
Thu Jun 08, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: What is up with watch prices?
Replies: 75
Views: 3882

Re: What is up with watch prices?

Not everyone buys a watch as an investment. A serious question to the Rolex enthusiasts on the forum: If the brand lost value like most other luxury watches, would you still be as interested in buying one? Yes. I never sell, so value retention only means paying my wife more to go away. And I never ...
by JP Chestnut
Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: Seiko Forum
Topic: New Seiko Thread
Replies: 1580
Views: 301795

Re: New Seiko Thread

Where did you find the clasp info? https://www.fratellowatches.com/seiko-watches/introducing-the-seiko-astron-gps-solar-collections-four-new-high-tech-watches-ssj013-ssj014-ssj015-ssj017/#gref Apparently the Astron line has been quietly featuring these clasps on their watches while Seiko and Grand ...
by JP Chestnut
Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: Music, Movies, Cars, Bikes & Sports
Topic: NBA Finals
Replies: 19
Views: 2007

Re: NBA Finals

Double

:rimshot:
by JP Chestnut
Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: Music, Movies, Cars, Bikes & Sports
Topic: NBA Finals
Replies: 19
Views: 2007

Re: NBA Finals

I watched Duncan Robinson play at Michigan, so I’m going for Miami. I’m just glad that roid freak James is watching from home.
by JP Chestnut
Thu Jun 08, 2023 10:19 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: What is up with watch prices?
Replies: 75
Views: 3882

Re: What is up with watch prices?

I remember trying one on (before the craze and before they discontinued it, when you could buy one at a discount) and passed for the same reason. I got mine BNIB and fully stickered, with card dated the day I bought it, for under $8k via grey. Those were the days... I remember when Wu had one for s...