The Timepiece Thread vol: READ THE 1st POST!!!

[Leebro]

Nice to see some nice watches on some ethnically diverse wrists. The watch forums tend to have the same generation/types of people which is why I prefer to chat here.

In regards to watch straps...if you dont want leather or bracelets a nato or rubber is the way to go. For rubber straps Everest and Rubber B tend to be looked at as the best. If your on a budget you can often find replicas on ebay which are often just as good in some cases.

Here is a new nylon strap they've come up with that I desperately wanna cop but currently my Sub is in for its second visit to the Rolex service centre (they've had it since xmas)

 

[flyknitlvr]

Obsessed with how good this looks:

 

[rfx45]

who makes that oysterflex strap? was it just moved from the yachtmaster?

 

[flyknitlvr]

who makes that oysterflex strap? was it just moved from the yachtmaster?

Factory strap, likely from a YM as you said (or Daytona). I can get one from Rolex so I'm seriously considering buying an Explorer and mimicking this setup.

 

[big j 33]

Love the Speedmaster Pro, it's most likely going to be my next watch.

 

[rfx45]

how much do they charge?

i think the daytona is one with that piece of metal in the end, too lazy to look it up but i dont think the ym has that so it probably cost more?

 

[Leebro]

Factory strap, likely from a YM as you said (or Daytona). I can get one from Rolex so I'm seriously considering buying an Explorer and mimicking this setup.

Does Rolex sell these independent to the watch itself? I thought that they had cracked down on things like this?

 

[Leebro]

Love the Speedmaster Pro, it's most likely going to be my next watch.

The only thing about the speedy pro is that you have to wind it. I think that and the heselite crystal are the only things putting me off.

 

[rfx45]

Does Rolex sell these independent to the watch itself? I thought that they had cracked down on things like this?

ADs usually sell you parts like that

for the jubillee bracelets for example, since it doesn't have micro-adjustments, they do sell 1.5 or 1.25 links

 

[flyknitlvr]

Does Rolex sell these independent to the watch itself? I thought that they had cracked down on things like this?

You can get them through an AD, but you can't just walk into any AD and get one.

 

[Leebro]

ADs usually sell you parts like that

for the jubillee bracelets for example, since it doesn't have micro-adjustments, they do sell 1.5 or 1.25 links

Yeah but do they sell the whole strap?

I know a few companies have done something similar with a solid end link with a leather or rubber strap attached but my only concern is it looking "off" as they use 316L whereas Rolex use 904L

 

[rfx45]

ive seen a few on trf over the years that has bought whole jubillee bracelets to put on their explorer or subs

not really sure if its frowned upon by rolex or not but they overcharge for it anyways so they still get their $$$

 

[typerpinoy]

You need to be on really good terms with your AD to get a bracelet or oyster flex band by itself

 

[snapreme]

Speaking of watch straps, here’s my 2-liner on an olive suede/leather strap.

 

[Chopper]

Rubber > _____. 12+ years of daily wear with this. Second band is 4-5 years in with no signs of cracking. Although it's not a quality watch, I love the look, ease of reading the time, and the date function. Use the date function all the time.

 

[Extrait de Minimalisme]

I’m a sucker for all things platinum, my lord.

 

[njavier03]

Every day beater

 

[the 718 truth]

Every day beater

Been contemplating one for a minute. I need to just pull the trigger

 

[crazy ebw]

Obsessed with how good this looks:

This is seriously the type of thing that makes me want an expensive watch. More and more lately, I've been wanting to get away from my Apple Watch. I got the stainless in the hopes that I would enjoy it more as a daily watch, but I'm just kind of over it and want to get back to a more traditional watch and have no idea where to start. That rubber/silicone strap design is what I prefer.

 

[Bert.]

Obsessed with how good this looks:

explorer is boring because of the bezel but right here with that strap... looks amazing

damn

 

[crazy ebw]

Browsing this thread just got me thinking about how out of my price range everything is

 

[njavier03]

Browsing this thread just got me thinking about how out of my price range everything is

What’s your budget?

 

[crazy ebw]

What’s your budget?

Really anywhere between $300-$600 right now. The only non smartwatches I have had over the last 5-7 years have been two Nixon watches. As I've grown and my style has changed during that time, I want to get something a little more traditional going so that I don't feel forced to wear the AW every day. Not really looking to drop more than a grand on a watch, and it's frustrating because basically everything I like is around there.

 

[Extrait de Minimalisme]

Every day beater

This is my next piece. Most likely this month. I also just put my name on the list at two AD’s for the Tudor BB58, I refuse to pay the secondary prices. At the end of the day I may go the Jomashop route if I get antsy.

 

[litflynt912]

Browsing this thread just got me thinking about how out of my price range everything is

My first "big boy" watch was in 2012/2013 and it was a Breitling Colt A57035 Quartz...~$300....paid 100 for a new rubber strap and I felt like I made it...
Don't feel bad because you don't spend thousands while you see all these posts...
You can easily find a ton of killer Seikos, used breitling and even a rolex precision oysterdate between 400-1500 if you hunt them down.
A breitling sky racer can be had for under a 1K if you find one on eBay....
A Seiko GS can be hand for around 900 and I've seen Omega Speed Master Reduceds (3510.50) go for under a grand....
An Entry level breitling for $400-500 would be perfect

I've had 50-60K watches (nautilus and aquanauts) on my wrist, but at the end of the day George Carlin said it best
we borrow money we don't have, to buy things we don't need to impress people we don't like

Horology is an amazing hobby but it can be like art, appreciated but no need to acquire.

Use Watch Recon and that would be a PERFECT start to your hunting...and let's be honest, that is the best part.

As for the madness in the rolex/PP world right now, once Basel comes and goes the latest release will be the hottest thing and the pepsi GMT will either get discontinued with the BLNR or folks will just not care any more...My wife buys Hermes products and with their birkins and kelly's it is the same business model as Rolex has done with SS sports models....
don't let Tudor drop a red bb58 or bring back the diver range....

With that...got my Explorer MK1 coming in any minute...that looks to be my next daily beater. Pics to follow.