Yes, it's been a busy year of travel and work and I've not had a lot of time for leisure! I'd love to join the 40th anniversary party soon if I can carve out some time... Hope everyone is well!
Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
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Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
"How fiendishly deceptive of you Magnum. I could have sworn I was hearing the emasculation of a large rodent."
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Best wishes to you and thanks again for the posts moving forward.Styles Bitchley wrote: ↑Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:57 pmYes, it's been a busy year of travel and work and I've not had a lot of time for leisure! I'd love to join the 40th anniversary party soon if I can carve out some time... Hope everyone is well!
Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
Yeah for me it recalls the "date just/day date" ladies and mens. But I've tried a few on (ADs actually have quite a few "for display only" that can be tried on). Ripped my hairs out.
I recently (a year ago) bought a omega seamaster 300m blue face/blue rubber strap. I really enjoy that piece. Good bang for the buck. *bought it on a cruise with a substantial discount and no tax/no duty.
I recently (a year ago) bought a omega seamaster 300m blue face/blue rubber strap. I really enjoy that piece. Good bang for the buck. *bought it on a cruise with a substantial discount and no tax/no duty.
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Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
These are really wonderful watches. Not sure anything else in the price range is comparable - maybe Tudor Black Bay?
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Congrats, Mr. Keoki on the Seamaster!Styles Bitchley wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 8:21 pmThese are really wonderful watches. Not sure anything else in the price range is comparable - maybe Tudor Black Bay?
I would love an Omega Seamaster 007 Edition, and a Tudor Black Bay GMT.
Dreams.
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Finally figured out the photo upload (2 years later lol)Styles Bitchley wrote: ↑Wed Aug 05, 2020 3:41 pmI'm guessing that would be a 16710? I think it's much nicer than the new one. Let's see a photo!mrnation8 wrote:I’m also ok the waiting list for a new GMT Pepsi and have been for awhile. I finally broke down and bought the GMT Master II. Cost the same for a used one made in 2000 in the grey market as a new one, but it sure is nice looking on my wrist for now lol.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/oS5BmPvxspznqd7e9
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Thank you! I really like it. Keep your eyes peeled. Might be able to get your dream pieces for a reasonable price sometime soon.eagle wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 9:57 pmStyles Bitchley wrote: ↑Mon Nov 14, 2022 8:21 pmThese are really wonderful watches. Not sure anything else in the price range is comparable - maybe Tudor Black Bay?
Congrats, Mr. Keoki on the Seamaster!
I would love an Omega Seamaster 007 Edition, and a Tudor Black Bay GMT.
Dreams.
Mr. Keoki
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That is a great looking piece! To me the color pops more on the aluminum bezels. They obviously fade over time, but yours looks great.mrnation8 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 25, 2022 5:17 amFinally figured out the photo upload (2 years later lol)Styles Bitchley wrote: ↑Wed Aug 05, 2020 3:41 pmI'm guessing that would be a 16710? I think it's much nicer than the new one. Let's see a photo!mrnation8 wrote:I’m also ok the waiting list for a new GMT Pepsi and have been for awhile. I finally broke down and bought the GMT Master II. Cost the same for a used one made in 2000 in the grey market as a new one, but it sure is nice looking on my wrist for now lol.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/oS5BmPvxspznqd7e9
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Incredible. I must say I’m still very tempted every time I see one on the wrist. Even with the prices they fetch these days I find myself weighing the benefits vs the impact on my marriage.mrnation8 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 25, 2022 5:17 amFinally figured out the photo upload (2 years later lol)Styles Bitchley wrote: ↑Wed Aug 05, 2020 3:41 pmI'm guessing that would be a 16710? I think it's much nicer than the new one. Let's see a photo!mrnation8 wrote:I’m also ok the waiting list for a new GMT Pepsi and have been for awhile. I finally broke down and bought the GMT Master II. Cost the same for a used one made in 2000 in the grey market as a new one, but it sure is nice looking on my wrist for now lol.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/oS5BmPvxspznqd7e9
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Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
It has to come down soon I would hope! I’m on a few Rolex pages on FB and I have noticed it cooling off some…may can keep the wife and have the watch!Styles Bitchley wrote: ↑Fri Nov 25, 2022 4:53 pmIncredible. I must say I’m still very tempted every time I see one on the wrist. Even with the prices they fetch these days I find myself weighing the benefits vs the impact on my marriage.mrnation8 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 25, 2022 5:17 amFinally figured out the photo upload (2 years later lol)Styles Bitchley wrote: ↑Wed Aug 05, 2020 3:41 pmI'm guessing that would be a 16710? I think it's much nicer than the new one. Let's see a photo!mrnation8 wrote:I’m also ok the waiting list for a new GMT Pepsi and have been for awhile. I finally broke down and bought the GMT Master II. Cost the same for a used one made in 2000 in the grey market as a new one, but it sure is nice looking on my wrist for now lol.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/oS5BmPvxspznqd7e9
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Thanks! Yeah I actually wear it daily- even when working on cars (especially when I work on my 308 haha!) or playing golf. It’s taking a few scratches now I’m sure.Mr. Keoki wrote: ↑Fri Nov 25, 2022 3:46 pmThat is a great looking piece! To me the color pops more on the aluminum bezels. They obviously fade over time, but yours looks great.mrnation8 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 25, 2022 5:17 amFinally figured out the photo upload (2 years later lol)Styles Bitchley wrote: ↑Wed Aug 05, 2020 3:41 pmI'm guessing that would be a 16710? I think it's much nicer than the new one. Let's see a photo!mrnation8 wrote:I’m also ok the waiting list for a new GMT Pepsi and have been for awhile. I finally broke down and bought the GMT Master II. Cost the same for a used one made in 2000 in the grey market as a new one, but it sure is nice looking on my wrist for now lol.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/oS5BmPvxspznqd7e9
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Re: Buying a Rolex or Chronosport
I found this on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/125494251644?h ... SwKv9jDjhJ
It seems to be a reissue of the Chronosport Sea Quartz 30 made from 2020-today. Hmmm...
It seems to be a reissue of the Chronosport Sea Quartz 30 made from 2020-today. Hmmm...
...and that, as they say, is the hell of it.
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I really like how it says "Chronoports" instead of "Chronosport"Thomas_Magnum wrote: ↑Sat Dec 31, 2022 6:14 pm I found this on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/125494251644?h ... SwKv9jDjhJ
It seems to be a reissue of the Chronosport Sea Quartz 30 made from 2020-today. Hmmm...
Looks very much like the Chronosport tho - very cool.
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Eagle with the eagle eyes! Haha
Mr. Keoki
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Ha.
Did you see this listing? This guy sure is proud of his watch!
I mean, I like the watch & all, but I'm not paying half what I paid for my current Ford F150, for a 40-year old watch! Especially one as scratched up as that one is. I think mine might be in better condition.
But maybe it's like those Zillow "make me move" listings. I mean, if someone wanted my Chronosport for $6,400, I'd sure give it to him before he changed his mind!