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RAM Instrument Rugged Field Watch Bought a pile of these, $35/pop on clearance. Gave a bunch as gifts, kept a few. SS/Protected screw-down crown/sapphire crystal/jeweled Jap movement/10ATM waterproof. Beat the hell out of it, still on the original one... 10? years. Less than 30 sec. off every time change. GR Quartz watches remind me of Savage rifles, they work but do you really want to own one???
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[quote=RockyRaab]I've heard Rolex described as a "pretty good $500 watch for $10,000".
Seldom ever wear a watch but have probably eight or nine of 'em in a drawer. All but one are battery jobs and dead. The one windup is the one my Dad bought me for my Grade School graduation in 1961. It isn't valuable except to me, and won't ever be sold.
"I've heard Rolex described as a "pretty good $500 watch for $10,000" - now you are a comedian!
Worn a Rolex for 42 years and counting... Might want to be sure about your grad watch, I bought a Caravelle (discount Bulova) a Sea Hunter model back in the 70's for about $125, now they are going at a premium on eBay eBay
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The problem is not cleaning a Rolex, it’s getting a Rolex unless you want to pay grey market prices. I’ve been in the wait list with my AD for a little over a year for a Pepsi with jubilee bracelet. With any luck, I only have about 2 more years to wait, but most likely 3-4. I was lucky enough to order a Datejust for my wife in 2020 before Rolex stopped allowing orders. 4 months later she dropped it on our tile bathroom floor and shattered the crystal. Because hers has diamonds in it, the AD had to send it directly to Rolex (I was told Rolex keeps all work in house with watches that have diamonds). I only send watches to the manufacture to have work done to them. Jet, I got my first Rolex in Nassau Bahamas many years ago, just walk in and out, no wait. My next was a Submariner at a shop in Atlanta, just in and out. The third was a Polar Explorer, about the same, no wait, they were not as popular then. The last, a Submariner from the same dealer where I got the Explorer took some time and I was only able to get it as I had a personal relationship with one of the employees, otherwise I'd be out of luck, you just can't get them without a long spending history. I sold all of the previous watches to pay for the replacements, I'm not a collector but like nice things, the Submariner will be my last unless I find an Explorer but they are smaller than I prefer at 40mm. Been wearing one for 42 years and counting!
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The problem is not cleaning a Rolex, it’s getting a Rolex unless you want to pay grey market prices. I’ve been in the wait list with my AD for a little over a year for a Pepsi with jubilee bracelet. With any luck, I only have about 2 more years to wait, but most likely 3-4. I was lucky enough to order a Datejust for my wife in 2020 before Rolex stopped allowing orders. 4 months later she dropped it on our tile bathroom floor and shattered the crystal. Because hers has diamonds in it, the AD had to send it directly to Rolex (I was told Rolex keeps all work in house with watches that have diamonds). I only send watches to the manufacture to have work done to them. Jet, I got my first Rolex in Nassau Bahamas many years ago, just walk in and out, no wait. My next was a Submariner at a shop in Atlanta, just in and out. The third was a Polar Explorer, about the same, no wait, they were not as popular then. The last, a Submariner from the same dealer where I got the Explorer took some time and I was only able to get it as I had a personal relationship with one of the employees, otherwise I'd be out of luck, you just can't get them without a long spending history. I sold all of the previous watches to pay for the replacements, I'm not a collector but like nice things, the Submariner will be my last unless I find an Explorer but they are smaller than I prefer at 40mm. Been wearing one for 42 years and counting! Jetjckey is full of chit.
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RAM Instrument Rugged Field Watch Bought a pile of these, $35/pop on clearance. Gave a bunch as gifts, kept a few. SS/Protected screw-down crown/sapphire crystal/jeweled Jap movement/10ATM waterproof. Beat the hell out of it, still on the original one... 10? years. Less than 30 sec. off every time change. GR Quartz watches remind me of Savage rifles, they work but do you really want to own one??? Have had the big expensive watches. This watch has the features of a very expensive watch. Snobbery, sure... A thin, light weight, unkillable watch that keeps all but perfect time? Snob away. GR
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Marshall's videos started popping up in my feed a couple years back. Horology never really interested me, but I don't mind watching his resurrection videos every once in a while. I watch them too. But usually I end up in a nap before it's over. Also watch the Nekkid Watchmaker. Kinda goofy.
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The problem is not cleaning a Rolex, it’s getting a Rolex unless you want to pay grey market prices. I’ve been in the wait list with my AD for a little over a year for a Pepsi with jubilee bracelet. With any luck, I only have about 2 more years to wait, but most likely 3-4. I was lucky enough to order a Datejust for my wife in 2020 before Rolex stopped allowing orders. 4 months later she dropped it on our tile bathroom floor and shattered the crystal. Because hers has diamonds in it, the AD had to send it directly to Rolex (I was told Rolex keeps all work in house with watches that have diamonds). I only send watches to the manufacture to have work done to them. And you're a f ucking liar, PADDLER. Datejusts are plastic "crystals".True "Pepsi GMTs" (like mine) have not been offered since the GMT II was introduced. As to your wait list bullshit,I (or you if you could afford it) go to the Rolex's store in Dallas and buy a GMT II right now. STFU dumazz. The Datejust Refrence 278274 uses “Diamonds in 18kt gold settings.” Tell me you don’t know anything about Rolex’s without telling me you don’t know anything about Rolex’s. https://www.rolex.com/en-us/watches/datejust/m278274-0008As for the wait list and the Pepsi, the GMT II is considered a Pepsi” by everyone in the world, except your dumazz. https://www.rolex.com/en-us/watches/gmt-master-ii/m126710blro-0001Read em and weep dumazz. https://italianwatchspotter.com/rolexs-nicknames/?lang=en“Today, Rolex still has a Pepsi in its catalog. It is the GMT Master II reference 126710BLRO presented in a super jubilee version at Baselworld 2018.“ https://www.luxurybazaar.com/grey-market/rolex-waitlist/#rolex-ad-waiting-time-calculator
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The problem is not cleaning a Rolex, it’s getting a Rolex unless you want to pay grey market prices. I’ve been in the wait list with my AD for a little over a year for a Pepsi with jubilee bracelet. With any luck, I only have about 2 more years to wait, but most likely 3-4. I was lucky enough to order a Datejust for my wife in 2020 before Rolex stopped allowing orders. 4 months later she dropped it on our tile bathroom floor and shattered the crystal. Because hers has diamonds in it, the AD had to send it directly to Rolex (I was told Rolex keeps all work in house with watches that have diamonds). I only send watches to the manufacture to have work done to them. Jet, I got my first Rolex in Nassau Bahamas many years ago, just walk in and out, no wait. My next was a Submariner at a shop in Atlanta, just in and out. The third was a Polar Explorer, about the same, no wait, they were not as popular then. The last, a Submariner from the same dealer where I got the Explorer took some time and I was only able to get it as I had a personal relationship with one of the employees, otherwise I'd be out of luck, you just can't get them without a long spending history. I sold all of the previous watches to pay for the replacements, I'm not a collector but like nice things, the Submariner will be my last unless I find an Explorer but they are smaller than I prefer at 40mm. Been wearing one for 42 years and counting! My wife bought my Breitling from the islands, and they shipped it. Saved about $1k doing it that way. Too bad Rolex doesn’t do the same, but it wouldn’t matter anyways right now. Our salesperson left the Jewler where we bought my wife’s, so we were handed to another salesperson. Something tells me my previous purchase doesn’t hold as much water with her though. So we will be having a ring made through her to try and help out. Problem is the Pepsi is one of the most sought after Rolex’s there is…… I was offered a Yacht-Master after I bought my wife’s, but didn’t swing it at the time because I had to pay for a trip to Africa. While I’d love to have a Pepsi, I don’t love it enough to pay $20k on the grey market, so I’ll just wait.
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RAM Instrument Rugged Field Watch Bought a pile of these, $35/pop on clearance. Gave a bunch as gifts, kept a few. SS/Protected screw-down crown/sapphire crystal/jeweled Jap movement/10ATM waterproof. Beat the hell out of it, still on the original one... 10? years. Less than 30 sec. off every time change. GR Quartz watches remind me of Savage rifles, they work but do you really want to own one??? Have had the big expensive watches. This watch has the features of a very expensive watch. Snobbery, sure... A thin, light weight, unkillable watch that keeps all but perfect time? Snob away. GR That RAM is a nice looking watch, reminds me of a Hamilton, but only automatics for me.
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The problem is not cleaning a Rolex, it’s getting a Rolex unless you want to pay grey market prices. I’ve been in the wait list with my AD for a little over a year for a Pepsi with jubilee bracelet. With any luck, I only have about 2 more years to wait, but most likely 3-4. I was lucky enough to order a Datejust for my wife in 2020 before Rolex stopped allowing orders. 4 months later she dropped it on our tile bathroom floor and shattered the crystal. Because hers has diamonds in it, the AD had to send it directly to Rolex (I was told Rolex keeps all work in house with watches that have diamonds). I only send watches to the manufacture to have work done to them. Jet, I got my first Rolex in Nassau Bahamas many years ago, just walk in and out, no wait. My next was a Submariner at a shop in Atlanta, just in and out. The third was a Polar Explorer, about the same, no wait, they were not as popular then. The last, a Submariner from the same dealer where I got the Explorer took some time and I was only able to get it as I had a personal relationship with one of the employees, otherwise I'd be out of luck, you just can't get them without a long spending history. I sold all of the previous watches to pay for the replacements, I'm not a collector but like nice things, the Submariner will be my last unless I find an Explorer but they are smaller than I prefer at 40mm. Been wearing one for 42 years and counting! My wife bought my Breitling from the islands, and they shipped it. Saved about $1k doing it that way. Too bad Rolex doesn’t do the same, but it wouldn’t matter anyways right now. Our salesperson left the Jewler where we bought my wife’s, so we were handed to another salesperson. Something tells me my previous purchase doesn’t hold as much water with her though. So we will be having a ring made through her to try and help out. Problem is the Pepsi is one of the most sought after Rolex’s there is…… I was offered a Yacht-Master after I bought my wife’s, but didn’t swing it at the time because I had to pay for a trip to Africa. While I’d love to have a Pepsi, I don’t love it enough to pay $20k on the grey market, so I’ll just wait. Rolex makes about a million watches per year, if you take out the women's and gold watches and focus on the stainless "tool" watches, it's likely a couple hundred thousand at best, demand far exceeds supply!
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I had an Accutron I bought new in about 1968. It sat for decades because the battery was hard to find. I sold it to a collector a while back for a bunch more than I paid for it, but likely about even considering inflation. I liked the way it hummed instead of ticked. They have a very distinct hum.
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hey I watch that guys videos, I think they are interesting. I wouldn't do it myself though. I just think the mechanical nature of watches is very cool, in fact I am going to pick up my ball watch which wasn't running very well, here in a few minutes.
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The problem is not cleaning a Rolex, it’s getting a Rolex unless you want to pay grey market prices. I’ve been in the wait list with my AD for a little over a year for a Pepsi with jubilee bracelet. With any luck, I only have about 2 more years to wait, but most likely 3-4. I was lucky enough to order a Datejust for my wife in 2020 before Rolex stopped allowing orders. 4 months later she dropped it on our tile bathroom floor and shattered the crystal. Because hers has diamonds in it, the AD had to send it directly to Rolex (I was told Rolex keeps all work in house with watches that have diamonds). I only send watches to the manufacture to have work done to them. Jet, I got my first Rolex in Nassau Bahamas many years ago, just walk in and out, no wait. My next was a Submariner at a shop in Atlanta, just in and out. The third was a Polar Explorer, about the same, no wait, they were not as popular then. The last, a Submariner from the same dealer where I got the Explorer took some time and I was only able to get it as I had a personal relationship with one of the employees, otherwise I'd be out of luck, you just can't get them without a long spending history. I sold all of the previous watches to pay for the replacements, I'm not a collector but like nice things, the Submariner will be my last unless I find an Explorer but they are smaller than I prefer at 40mm. Been wearing one for 42 years and counting! My wife bought my Breitling from the islands, and they shipped it. Saved about $1k doing it that way. Too bad Rolex doesn’t do the same, but it wouldn’t matter anyways right now. Our salesperson left the Jewler where we bought my wife’s, so we were handed to another salesperson. Something tells me my previous purchase doesn’t hold as much water with her though. So we will be having a ring made through her to try and help out. Problem is the Pepsi is one of the most sought after Rolex’s there is…… I was offered a Yacht-Master after I bought my wife’s, but didn’t swing it at the time because I had to pay for a trip to Africa. While I’d love to have a Pepsi, I don’t love it enough to pay $20k on the grey market, so I’ll just wait. Rolex makes about a million watches per year, if you take out the women's and gold watches and focus on the stainless "tool" watches, it's likely a couple hundred thousand at best, demand far exceeds supply! Especially for the Pepsi, Daytona’s, etc. I think Datejusts are much easier to get, but I’m picky, and don’t even like the Oyster bracelet, which makes getting one even harder. If I remember correctly, the AD said at least half the Pepsi’s they receive have the oyster, and not the jubilee. Rolex has a great business model. Reminds me of Pappy Van Winkle.
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RAM Instrument Rugged Field Watch Bought a pile of these, $35/pop on clearance. Gave a bunch as gifts, kept a few. SS/Protected screw-down crown/sapphire crystal/jeweled Jap movement/10ATM waterproof. Beat the hell out of it, still on the original one... 10? years. Less than 30 sec. off every time change. GR Quartz watches remind me of Savage rifles, they work but do you really want to own one??? Have had the big expensive watches. This watch has the features of a very expensive watch. Snobbery, sure... A thin, light weight, unkillable watch that keeps all but perfect time? Snob away. GR That RAM is a nice looking watch, reminds me of a Hamilton, but only automatics for me. I wish. Battery lasts ~ 5 years, and starts double-tickin' when low. Think they were ~ $125? OEM. After my experience, even that would have been a bargain. As they liquidated from ~ $35 when noticed, the last few were in the $20's. Lacks a good luminous face and hands, but that's about it. Literally beat it on a rock. Have scars on the SS case - not a mark on the crystal. Think if RAM-I had just improved the face and lumination, and raised the price to ~$250? ... they'd still be in business and doin' well. It is truly an outstanding field watch in every other way. GR
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The problem is not cleaning a Rolex, it’s getting a Rolex unless you want to pay grey market prices. I’ve been in the wait list with my AD for a little over a year for a Pepsi with jubilee bracelet. With any luck, I only have about 2 more years to wait, but most likely 3-4. I was lucky enough to order a Datejust for my wife in 2020 before Rolex stopped allowing orders. 4 months later she dropped it on our tile bathroom floor and shattered the crystal. Because hers has diamonds in it, the AD had to send it directly to Rolex (I was told Rolex keeps all work in house with watches that have diamonds). I only send watches to the manufacture to have work done to them. Jet, I got my first Rolex in Nassau Bahamas many years ago, just walk in and out, no wait. My next was a Submariner at a shop in Atlanta, just in and out. The third was a Polar Explorer, about the same, no wait, they were not as popular then. The last, a Submariner from the same dealer where I got the Explorer took some time and I was only able to get it as I had a personal relationship with one of the employees, otherwise I'd be out of luck, you just can't get them without a long spending history. I sold all of the previous watches to pay for the replacements, I'm not a collector but like nice things, the Submariner will be my last unless I find an Explorer but they are smaller than I prefer at 40mm. Been wearing one for 42 years and counting! My wife bought my Breitling from the islands, and they shipped it. Saved about $1k doing it that way. Too bad Rolex doesn’t do the same, but it wouldn’t matter anyways right now. Our salesperson left the Jewler where we bought my wife’s, so we were handed to another salesperson. Something tells me my previous purchase doesn’t hold as much water with her though. So we will be having a ring made through her to try and help out. Problem is the Pepsi is one of the most sought after Rolex’s there is…… I was offered a Yacht-Master after I bought my wife’s, but didn’t swing it at the time because I had to pay for a trip to Africa. While I’d love to have a Pepsi, I don’t love it enough to pay $20k on the grey market, so I’ll just wait. Rolex makes about a million watches per year, if you take out the women's and gold watches and focus on the stainless "tool" watches, it's likely a couple hundred thousand at best, demand far exceeds supply! Especially for the Pepsi, Daytona’s, etc. I think Datejusts are much easier to get, but I’m picky, and don’t even like the Oyster bracelet, which makes getting one even harder. If I remember correctly, the AD said at least half the Pepsi’s they receive have the oyster, and not the jubilee. Rolex has a great business model. Reminds me of Pappy Van Winkle. I admire the GMTs and Daytonas, if I were a pilot, I'd have a GMT but the Submariner does it for me, I do use the rotating bezel from time to time.
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I want to like a Rolex heavy but the Breitling Navitimer is the one that would get me to spend money, and likely stop there - even if I could go farther.
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I want to like a Rolex heavy but the Breitling Navitimer is the one that would get me to spend money, and likely stop there - even if I could go farther. Who, over the age of 50, could even see, much less read, the micro-calculators on the face? Could buy a damn fine tablet for that price... and rent a damn fine woman to used it for ya. But that's me. GR
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The problem is not cleaning a Rolex, it’s getting a Rolex unless you want to pay grey market prices. I’ve been in the wait list with my AD for a little over a year for a Pepsi with jubilee bracelet. With any luck, I only have about 2 more years to wait, but most likely 3-4. I was lucky enough to order a Datejust for my wife in 2020 before Rolex stopped allowing orders. 4 months later she dropped it on our tile bathroom floor and shattered the crystal. Because hers has diamonds in it, the AD had to send it directly to Rolex (I was told Rolex keeps all work in house with watches that have diamonds). I only send watches to the manufacture to have work done to them. Jet, I got my first Rolex in Nassau Bahamas many years ago, just walk in and out, no wait. My next was a Submariner at a shop in Atlanta, just in and out. The third was a Polar Explorer, about the same, no wait, they were not as popular then. The last, a Submariner from the same dealer where I got the Explorer took some time and I was only able to get it as I had a personal relationship with one of the employees, otherwise I'd be out of luck, you just can't get them without a long spending history. I sold all of the previous watches to pay for the replacements, I'm not a collector but like nice things, the Submariner will be my last unless I find an Explorer but they are smaller than I prefer at 40mm. Been wearing one for 42 years and counting! My wife bought my Breitling from the islands, and they shipped it. Saved about $1k doing it that way. Too bad Rolex doesn’t do the same, but it wouldn’t matter anyways right now. Our salesperson left the Jewler where we bought my wife’s, so we were handed to another salesperson. Something tells me my previous purchase doesn’t hold as much water with her though. So we will be having a ring made through her to try and help out. Problem is the Pepsi is one of the most sought after Rolex’s there is…… I was offered a Yacht-Master after I bought my wife’s, but didn’t swing it at the time because I had to pay for a trip to Africa. While I’d love to have a Pepsi, I don’t love it enough to pay $20k on the grey market, so I’ll just wait. Rolex makes about a million watches per year, if you take out the women's and gold watches and focus on the stainless "tool" watches, it's likely a couple hundred thousand at best, demand far exceeds supply! Especially for the Pepsi, Daytona’s, etc. I think Datejusts are much easier to get, but I’m picky, and don’t even like the Oyster bracelet, which makes getting one even harder. If I remember correctly, the AD said at least half the Pepsi’s they receive have the oyster, and not the jubilee. Rolex has a great business model. Reminds me of Pappy Van Winkle. I admire the GMTs and Daytonas, if I were a pilot, I'd have a GMT but the Submariner does it for me, I do use the rotating bezel from time to time. #lovematch 🥰
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Helenaman: I am with you. I reminded myself of wherein the scene from the 1969 movie "Easy Rider" where once Peter Fondas character started out on his first drug run he removed his gold watch and threw it down in the dirt! Thats what I did once I retired, in 1998 - I quit wearing a watch and quit being a slave to "the man", schedules and the machine. Haven't worn one since - do have several "left-over" Seiko watches including a couple of dive watches and a couple of Seiko dress watches. IIRC the most I paid was $175.00 for one. $110,000.00 for one little wrist watch is NOT my cup of tea - I would rather spend my extra dollars on guns and ammo. Still think that video was amazing and fascinating. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
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