Am I nuts?
Am I nuts?
Having the thought of moving both my Black (on bracelet) and White XVIII's for the Blue dial GV.
I always get to this stage at five nice watches in the collection knowing the potential service overhead of longterm ownership.
I'd have to shell-out $500-1200 depending on what condition I purchased, and assuming I got what I wanted for each.
Thoughts?
I always get to this stage at five nice watches in the collection knowing the potential service overhead of longterm ownership.
I'd have to shell-out $500-1200 depending on what condition I purchased, and assuming I got what I wanted for each.
Thoughts?
Re: Am I nuts?
What's a blue dial GV?
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The latest Milgauss release with blue sunburst and green crystal.
Re: Am I nuts?
Lots of colors, too happy for me
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I love the GV, but not sure I would make that trade. The IWC's are pretty under the radar. The GV is...not. I guess it depends on what you are looking for.
If you were making another run at a 116600, though...
If you were making another run at a 116600, though...
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Not a fan of the GV. In general the Milgauss seems a bit overdone IMO, I did see one with stealth dlc coating and it looked sharp.
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Re: Am I nuts?
Like the blue dial GV way better in the metal. If that's what you want, go for it.
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Both my IWCs have wear marks. I ditched the oem strap but procured an IWC 20mm strap for NATOS which is great.
I don't know... maybe I'll just cringe and wait for this to pass.
I don't know... maybe I'll just cringe and wait for this to pass.
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Step away from the keyboard
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Do it. Fast.
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Lol
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You love those IWC's so I'm thinking you'll have remorse.
Service is so far down the road you'll likely not own either by then, so don't let that be the factor.
If you really want the GV, consider letting one IWC go and maybe something else.
Service is so far down the road you'll likely not own either by then, so don't let that be the factor.
If you really want the GV, consider letting one IWC go and maybe something else.
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Hated the blue Milgauss in release photos, love it in person. I'd buy another, and I'd definitely trade both those IWCs for one.
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Re: Am I nuts?
I'd do it, the Milgauss is hot.
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Re: Am I nuts?
I'd do it. N brush it
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Absolutely do it.
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I bought a cheap watch from a crazy man
Floating down canal
It doesn't use numbers or moving hands
It always just says now
Now you may be thinking that I was had
But this watch is never wrong
And If I have trouble the warranty said
Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On
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-- Eric Cartman
“To absent friends, lost loves, old gods, and the season of mists; and may each and every one of us always give the devil his due.”
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman
I bought a cheap watch from a crazy man
Floating down canal
It doesn't use numbers or moving hands
It always just says now
Now you may be thinking that I was had
But this watch is never wrong
And If I have trouble the warranty said
Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On
- Jimmy Buffett
Re: Am I nuts?
I'd do it. That Milgauss is hot!
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Should be said I've owned the OG black dial GV twice. LOL
Loved it but it was the same sort of relationship with the MM300, of which I've owned 3. Can't explain it but always want it back like most here can relate.
I really love the Mk. XVIIIs but am having one of those "I'm not made of money and wish I had it back" moments. I think I'll need to check out the blue dial in person before making any hasty moves because it seems a shade too light in some pics.
The Mk. XVIII is everything I could want in terms of adjustable bracelet, perfect size, and fantastic NATO watch. It literally fills the long gone 16710 and 116600 void in the same kit, but (NOW) for half or third the price.
Did I just answer my own question?
As much as I love Rolex and all the watches I've owned from them, perhaps it's best to wait for a PM exit model (116718, 116619 ) when the time is right, rather than force getting back the crown in any iteration I've flipped.
Loved it but it was the same sort of relationship with the MM300, of which I've owned 3. Can't explain it but always want it back like most here can relate.
I really love the Mk. XVIIIs but am having one of those "I'm not made of money and wish I had it back" moments. I think I'll need to check out the blue dial in person before making any hasty moves because it seems a shade too light in some pics.
The Mk. XVIII is everything I could want in terms of adjustable bracelet, perfect size, and fantastic NATO watch. It literally fills the long gone 16710 and 116600 void in the same kit, but (NOW) for half or third the price.
Did I just answer my own question?
As much as I love Rolex and all the watches I've owned from them, perhaps it's best to wait for a PM exit model (116718, 116619 ) when the time is right, rather than force getting back the crown in any iteration I've flipped.
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The IWC bracelet is adjustable?
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Yes. Slickly.
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Now I need to have another look.JP Chestnut wrote:Yes. Slickly.
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