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Indeed. Just wish it was yellow instead of pink gold (not that I have a problem with pink)the olive green on the 40th anniversary Day-Date is my all-time fave ?
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Indeed. Just wish it was yellow instead of pink gold (not that I have a problem with pink)the olive green on the 40th anniversary Day-Date is my all-time fave ?
I loved this watch when it debuted. If Omega had done a different treatment to the lume I would have been in, even had a deposit placed during Basel release. I love the size, the fit and the aluminum insert, it was so, so close to perfection but the lume was too uniform and too brown to my eyes to look believable but an amazing watch nevertheless and fully diveable!
I've worn this one all week, much more comfortable on the strap than with the original heavy bracelet. Not your typical Panerai but I like it.
Of course this strategy could go sideways on them under current conditions.Just checked my email correspondence with Watchbox from a few months ago in December. I was quoted pretty much half of current prices for a resonance or optimum. I can't bring myself to pay 2x what they were in Dec.
I've read Watchbox bought up all the used fpjs and is trying to push the value of them up but for that money you can get a Lange TB or a really crazy Patek. I used to like the idea of an FPJ because they are really unique and you got a lot of watch for the money. :/
Of course this strategy could go sideways on them under current conditions.
Yup, the resonance was half the optimum about 30% less. In fact, until a slight reduction a few days ago, optimum was rrp.Just checked my email correspondence with Watchbox from a few months ago in December. I was quoted pretty much half of current prices for a resonance or optimum. I can't bring myself to pay 2x what they were in Dec.
I've read Watchbox bought up all the used fpjs and is trying to push the value of them up but for that money you can get a Lange TB or a really crazy Patek. I used to like the idea of an FPJ because they are really unique and you got a lot of watch for the money. :/
I read on Rolexforums that Rolex is moving away from names on warranty cards. If that is the case, this is a moot issue.Quick Q for the group: For gray market purchases, rolex in particular, is it standard for the warranty card to be filled out for watches that were originally purchased directly from AD with the intent to immediately list in gray market? Or is it possible to buy gray market and still get your name on the paperwork?
Of course this strategy could go sideways on them under current conditions.
Warning: controversial musings.
The Oysterquartz was the last real Rolex
Why? It was the company's last--and quite successful--attempt at making the highest possible quality, most functional timekeeping device. This approach was their USP until they became a maker of status symbols. Once they stopped developing their quartz movements (several excellent prototypes were made that surpassed the standard 5035/5055 but never made it into production) Rolex effectively became a jewellery company, not a watchmaker.
Change my mind, as they say.
(Full disclosure: I'm eyeing an Oysterquartz from my birthyear on C24. I'm very open to be talked out of this.)