The Watch Appreciation Thread

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9/7/12 at 4:48pm

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Picked up my ROO diver today (on offshore bracelet). pics to come!

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9/7/12 at 5:46pm

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Originally Posted by drizzt3117

Picked up my ROO diver today (on offshore bracelet). pics to come!

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9/7/12 at 6:51pm

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took a lume pic of my sub

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9/7/12 at 7:18pm

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Originally Posted by drizzt3117

Picked up my ROO diver today (on offshore bracelet). pics to come!

Congrats! I really think it looks best on the bracelet, so nice choice. Now lets see some pix! Would also like to see a picture of its lume.

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Yah, thats what i figured, just doin mah due dilegence.
Thanks all for your help.

Glad to be of some help.

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took a lume pic of my sub
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Nice photo. I really like the blue lume they are using.

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9/7/12 at 7:18pm

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i really like the new ceramic sub. anymore shots?

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9/7/12 at 7:22pm

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Originally Posted by MuZI

The amount I would spend on a nice watch winder... I'd rather just buy another watch.

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+1

Nice Tudor chrono! Share some more photos when you have time.

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9/7/12 at 8:55pm

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+1

Nice Tudor chrono! Share some more photos when you have time.

Tomorrow I'll be wearing something a little more square... :)

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9/7/12 at 9:03pm

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following this thread has caused me to hate wearing my watch.

I am considering whoring myself out to older women to cover the expense of the watch I want, any client leads would be greatly appreciated. I will pay you a commission.

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9/7/12 at 9:44pm

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Originally Posted by CalTex

following this thread has caused me to hate wearing my watch.

I am considering whoring myself out to older women to cover the expense of the watch I want, any client leads would be greatly appreciated. I will pay you a commission.

It's not about the watch at all. It's about how you wear it and carry yourself.

I have a watchbox FILLED with watches... the one I've kept for the past 20 years is a 1986 Citizen Yachtmaster. A friend of mine gave it to me and I've kept it. The crystal has scrapes on it, the original rubber strap is missing... it's probably worth $10 to someone else. I wear it on NATO and when someone asks me what it is I'll introduce it like I'm wearing one of my IWC or Bell & Ross watches. Because it is a BAD ASS watch...

On the opposite end I just can't wear Rolex. I love the watches but I just can't pull them off. I have owned a few and feel uncomfortable wearing them. I always imagine a flamboyant businessman wearing one and I just don't pull that image.

Oddly enough all the Rolex people I have seen are really down to earth people. It kills my stereotype but I still can't pull off a Rolex. Sucks because the Datejust and Sub are such iconic pieces that every time I sell one I want another...

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9/7/12 at 10:40pm

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On the opposite end I just can't wear Rolex. I love the watches but I just can't pull them off. I have owned a few and feel uncomfortable wearing them. I always imagine a flamboyant businessman wearing one and I just don't pull that image.

Not all models are flamboyant.

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9/7/12 at 11:12pm

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Not all models are flamboyant.

Not the models. The majority of the models are simplistic and iconic. They could be worn 30-40 years ago and have the same prestige as today.

I meant the people who would wear them. I have no idea where I picked up the stupid stereotype.

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9/8/12 at 3:33am

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Originally Posted by CalTex

following this thread has caused me to hate wearing my watch.

I am considering whoring myself out to older women to cover the expense of the watch I want, any client leads would be greatly appreciated. I will pay you a commission.

Even with a few nice watches this thread will make you want to find a way to pick up a few more. Just save and at some point before you know it you will be getting a nice watch.

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Not all models are flamboyant.

Absolutely classic! Love it. The patina on the dial and hands are perfect.

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Not the models. The majority of the models are simplistic and iconic. They could be worn 30-40 years ago and have the same prestige as today.

I meant the people who would wear them. I have no idea where I picked up the stupid stereotype.

Not all of us "Rolex people" are bad. I met a guy that is about 15 years younger than me who only wears IWCs and Omegas, and he was sleezy, dishonest, and obnoxious. I don't blame the watches he is likes to wear, I blame his parents for not using protection that night.

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9/8/12 at 4:10am