The Watch Appreciation Thread - Part two (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre,

[ATLVol]

I just took delivery of a new Batman GMT. I am not sure if I will be keeping as I am quite fond of the black GMT I picked up a year ago. I was sure I wanted the Batman but thought it might be phased out and now don’t believe I need them both.

 

[Dino944]

Does anyone other than @Jerkstore and @cchen have a recent pick-up or incoming? Or are you all waiting for the bottom to drop out of the watch market?

I'm on lists for a Pepsi and a Steel Daytona. But both shops, along with all the others that sell new watches in my area are closed.

 

[Texasmade]

I’m thinking of getting this one later in the year.

Or maybe the new James Bond on bracelet. JB watch is a lot more expensive but I prefer the no date and is slightly thinner.

 

[Dino944]

I’m thinking of getting this one later in the year. View attachment 1365269
Or maybe the new James Bond on bracelet. JB watch is a lot more expensive but I prefer the no date and is slightly thinner.

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I like the James Bond Seamaster a lot more. Its one watch where I don't mine the faux aged lum. The steel and gold Seamaster just doesn't do anything for me.

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

I'm on lists for a Pepsi and a Steel Daytona. But both shops, along with all the others that sell new watches in my area are closed.

How long have been on the lists? Do you have a purchasing history with both ADs?

 

[Dino944]

How long have been on the lists? Do you have a purchasing history with both ADs?

Yes, I have a purchase history with both ADs. I only asked to be on the wait lists last summer. I was on a wait list at another AD, where I purchased my Batman, but they lost their contract with Rolex last year.

 

[Texasmade]

I like the James Bond Seamaster a lot more. Its one watch where I don't mine the faux aged lum. The steel and gold Seamaster just doesn't do anything for me.

I’m leaning towards the Bond watch and will probably buy a black rubber strap to go with it. If I go with the Bond watch, it’ll be much later in the year or potentially next year. The 2 tone on rubber is going for about half the price of the Bond right now.

 

[cyc wid it]

Random Watch Thought: there was a very nice 1980's gold Santos that sold in ~ 1 day of being listed publicly. Still had the sticker on the back even.

 

[Scuppers]

Random Watch Thought: there was a very nice 1980's gold Santos that sold in ~ 1 day of being listed publicly. Still had the sticker on the back even.

Observation, not thought.

 

[cchen]

I have a Akrivia Chronometre Contemporain incoming, due may/June. Haven’t heard yet if it will be supplied as expected.
I am waiting for the resale market to drop, have my eye on a couple of pieces but prices seem excessive.

wow! endgame piece for many. hope to see it on your wrist soon

 

[bawlin]

To pull the trigger on a $17k black dial ceramic Daytona or not, that is the question.

 

[Ambulance Chaser]

To pull the trigger on a $17k black dial ceramic Daytona or not, that is the question.

I wouldn't pay a penny over MSRP. That's just me. In any event, I think you can do better if you wait a few months.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

To pull the trigger on a $17k black dial ceramic Daytona or not, that is the question.

Is that new or Pre-owned? Just curious. It seemed that just 1-2 Months ago the going average was $3-5k more for one that was new.

 

[Scuppers]

wow! endgame piece for many. hope to see it on your wrist soon

It’s the realisation of never being in a position to own a simplicity.

 

[Dino944]

I’m leaning towards the Bond watch and will probably buy a black rubber strap to go with it. If I go with the Bond watch, it’ll be much later in the year or potentially next year. The 2 tone on rubber is going for about half the price of the Bond right now.

I'd wait, save up, and buy the Bond watch. I think it is so much nicer than the 2 tone Seamaster, but YMMV.

To pull the trigger on a $17k black dial ceramic Daytona or not, that is the question.

The stainless ceramic Daytona is nice, but I'd never pay over list for it.