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Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:56 pm
by toxicavenger
since I am not a rose gold fan this is as close to it as I probably will get
that is unless I love in with chris and mooch off of him
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:04 pm
by dinexus
CGSshorty wrote: ↑Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:18 pm
I love this model, but the price on bracelet is crazy.
I've never understood Omega's obscene pricing structure for titanium and precious metals. It's a shame, because some of their most interesting stuff really mixes it up, like the tantalum/RG Diver 300 or the titanium/RG Seamaster 300.
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:18 pm
by matt.wu
dinexus wrote: ↑Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:04 pm
CGSshorty wrote: ↑Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:18 pm
I love this model, but the price on bracelet is crazy.
I've never understood Omega's obscene pricing structure for titanium and precious metals. It's a shame, because some of their most interesting stuff really mixes it up, like the tantalum/RG Diver 300 or the titanium/RG Seamaster 300.
Omega watches in precious metals tank spectacularly on the second-hand market though, so they usually represent pretty good bargains relatively. You just have to wait for the first sucker to buy the watch you want and get tired of it.
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:34 pm
by dinexus
matt.wu wrote: ↑Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:18 pm
Omega watches in precious metals tank spectacularly on the second-hand market though, so they usually represent pretty good bargains relatively. You just have to wait for the first sucker to buy the watch you want and get tired of it.
Finally did exactly that. Just landed today
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:36 pm
by matt.wu
dinexus wrote:matt.wu wrote: ↑Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:18 pm
Omega watches in precious metals tank spectacularly on the second-hand market though, so they usually represent pretty good bargains relatively. You just have to wait for the first sucker to buy the watch you want and get tired of it.
Finally did exactly that. Just landed today
Nice! RG is a good pairing with the faux patina.
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 2:43 pm
by gwells
whoah. that looks pretty good. just RG on the bezel and a SS case?
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 3:07 pm
by MDF
Wow that looks great! Congrats!
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 4:12 pm
by smellody
Love my rose gold chocolate Daytona:
Oro rosa!
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 4:14 pm
by mattcantwin
I own a genuine Croton.
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 4:27 pm
by dinexus
gwells wrote: ↑Wed Feb 27, 2019 2:43 pm
whoah. that looks pretty good. just RG on the bezel and a SS case?
Yup, RG bezel, crown and handset (that's oddly my favorite detail – no white seconds hand), and an SS case and ceramic insert. Tone of the gold matches the cream indexes perfectly, now I just need a good black 21mm rubber strap...
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2019 5:57 pm
by gwells
looking forward to seeing it in some WRUW threads.
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:29 am
by jtbenson
just in, q&d iphone pic
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:44 am
by r.palace
jtbenson wrote:just in, q&d iphone pic
LW has always been a favorite of mine
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:49 am
by matt.wu
jtbenson wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:29 am
just in, q&d iphone pic
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:51 am
by matt.wu
jtbenson wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:29 am
just in, q&d iphone pic
Distant cousins, though mine is out for service right now
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:58 am
by jtbenson
no comparison given all the technical developments the extreme lab represents, but the LW is at least interesting to look at to check the time
thought extlab never needed service because of the near frictionless operation? preemptive, or??
did you service your others? i've been told it's quite reasonable, given the number of complications and complexity of the total package
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:39 am
by matt.wu
jtbenson wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:58 am
no comparison given all the technical developments the extreme lab represents, but the LW is at least interesting to look at to check the time
thought extlab never needed service because of the near frictionless operation? preemptive, or??
did you service your others? i've been told it's quite reasonable, given the number of complications and complexity of the total package
This one was kinda abused by the previous owner, so it definitely needed a full service. In addition, crystal was scratched, etc... all-in-all, the estimate for the service and parts replacement was about $2k and 11 weeks turnaround, which is really not all that bad considering the level of effort and expertise that is likely involved.
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:47 am
by jtbenson
about what i was told, and frankly i find it hard to believe it's not more. that turnaround is very reasonable as well, glws(ervice)
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 4:55 pm
by dinexus
matt.wu wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:39 am
This one was kinda abused by the previous owner, so it definitely needed a full service. In addition, crystal was scratched, etc... all-in-all, the estimate for the service and parts replacement was about $2k and 11 weeks turnaround, which is really not all that bad considering the level of effort and expertise that is likely involved.
That's actually astonishingly cheap for a JLC service – especially at that level.
(Love the RG Linde Werdelin that just popped up – easily one of my favorite cases out there.)
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 5:16 pm
by logan2z
dinexus wrote: ↑Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:34 pm
matt.wu wrote: ↑Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:18 pm
Omega watches in precious metals tank spectacularly on the second-hand market though, so they usually represent pretty good bargains relatively. You just have to wait for the first sucker to buy the watch you want and get tired of it.
Finally did exactly that. Just landed today
That's beautiful. I like the standard version too...
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 5:34 pm
by JP Chestnut
matt.wu wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:39 am
jtbenson wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:58 am
no comparison given all the technical developments the extreme lab represents, but the LW is at least interesting to look at to check the time
thought extlab never needed service because of the near frictionless operation? preemptive, or??
did you service your others? i've been told it's quite reasonable, given the number of complications and complexity of the total package
This one was kinda abused by the previous owner, so it definitely needed a full service. In addition, crystal was scratched, etc... all-in-all, the estimate for the service and parts replacement was about $2k and 11 weeks turnaround, which is really not all that bad considering the level of effort and expertise that is likely involved.
Surprisingly reasonable and quick. Can they do the work in the USA?
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:14 pm
by matt.wu
JP Chestnut wrote:matt.wu wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:39 am
jtbenson wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:58 am
no comparison given all the technical developments the extreme lab represents, but the LW is at least interesting to look at to check the time
thought extlab never needed service because of the near frictionless operation? preemptive, or??
did you service your others? i've been told it's quite reasonable, given the number of complications and complexity of the total package
This one was kinda abused by the previous owner, so it definitely needed a full service. In addition, crystal was scratched, etc... all-in-all, the estimate for the service and parts replacement was about $2k and 11 weeks turnaround, which is really not all that bad considering the level of effort and expertise that is likely involved.
Surprisingly reasonable and quick. Can they do the work in the USA?
Nope, this one needed to go to Switzerland, but they took care of the international shipping. I only had to ship it to TX.
We’ll see how close to the timeline estimates they actually land, but the responsiveness up to this point has been a pleasant surprise.
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2019 2:59 am
by jtbenson
this is good to hear.
extlab has been my grail/exit, and your pics are pushing me closer to the edge (lw distraction, cough).
Re: any rose gold in the BOD?
Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:18 am
by pbj204
Just saw this one posted on Instagram. I'd definitely take this over the stainless steel.
