Rolex spotting

Bren_C · 13-05-2019 9:23pm

It was Keane’s in limerick with a nice big ‘SOLD’ sign on it but I’m on the ‘list’ for a pepsi and (certainly sooner) an AirKing so they let me have a go for GMT jubilee fit.

unkel · 13-05-2019 9:34pm

Out in my local jewellers today, a brand new two tone sub like this:

I tried it on. And it did absolutely nothing for me. Never a fan of the gold in the two tone, but the shape of the back of the watch was all wrong. Like a big flat plate. Didn't fit my wrist well at all. And neither did it the jeweller himself who tried it on too (wasn't his watch). Underwhelming is too good a word for what I felt. Damn, I just very slowly over the last year or so started to like Rolex.

AmberGold · 13-05-2019 9:52pm

Where’s that located, friend looking for a Rolex currently.

unkel · 13-05-2019 10:26pm

AmberGold wrote: »

Where’s that located, friend looking for a Rolex currently.

Sent you a PM

Oafley Jones · 13-05-2019 11:17pm

unkel wrote: »

Out in my local jewellers today, a brand new two tone sub like this:

I tried it on. And it did absolutely nothing for me. Never a fan of the gold in the two tone, but the shape of the back of the watch was all wrong. Like a big flat plate. Didn't fit my wrist well at all. And neither did it the jeweller himself who tried it on too (wasn't his watch). Underwhelming is too good a word for what I felt. Damn, I just very slowly over the last year or so started to like Rolex.

Not really a fan of the 6 digit sub, but I think the “bluesy” is just rotten. I think invicta every time I see one.

2shea · 13-05-2019 11:24pm

unkel wrote: »

Out in my local jewellers today, a brand new two tone sub like this:

I tried it on. And it did absolutely nothing for me. Never a fan of the gold in the two tone, but the shape of the back of the watch was all wrong. Like a big flat plate. Didn't fit my wrist well at all. And neither did it the jeweller himself who tried it on too (wasn't his watch). Underwhelming is too good a word for what I felt. Damn, I just very slowly over the last year or so started to like Rolex.

There's one of these in Heartmanns
In Galway City. The idea of this thread is to let people know where these watches are.

Marcusm · 14-05-2019 9:55pm

unkel wrote: »

Out in my local jewellers today, a brand new two tone sub like this:

I tried it on. And it did absolutely nothing for me. Never a fan of the gold in the two tone, but the shape of the back of the watch was all wrong. Like a big flat plate. Didn't fit my wrist well at all. And neither did it the jeweller himself who tried it on too (wasn't his watch). Underwhelming is too good a word for what I felt. Damn, I just very slowly over the last year or so started to like Rolex.

That’s one of the watches I would want to be paid to wear; just doesn’t do anything. It’s not a steel sub, it’s not a Smurf. It’s a halfway house that’s worth less than either of the components.

2shea · 15-05-2019 3:05am

Marcusm wrote: »

That’s one of the watches I would want to be paid to wear; just doesn’t do anything. It’s not a steel sub, it’s not a Smurf. It’s a halfway house that’s worth less than either of the components.

I think the two tone will make a come back!

I 110% agree it's ugly as a$$ but I have a feeling they will come back into style.

893bet · 15-05-2019 7:38am

Two tone are already back in style: albeit it’s rose gold and steel.

Rootsblower · 15-05-2019 8:35am

Two tone are back in style cos you can’t get a stainless steel sports model. Maybe this was their plan all along!!!!!!

893bet · 15-05-2019 11:42am

Rootsblower wrote: »

Two tone are back in style cos you can’t get a stainless steel sports model. Maybe this was their plan all along!!!!!!

Perhaps. Gold was always for the older generation. Recently Gold “fashion watches” have been a thing targeted at younger people. Michael Kors popularity shows this.

Rolex have put a toe in this market for the younger folk with rose gold yaughtmasters and gmt2 root beer. Gorgeous looking watches.

Can’t buy a root beer for close to RRP. So demand is not just for SS models.

darragh o meara · 15-05-2019 12:53pm

unkel wrote: »

Out in my local jewellers today, a brand new two tone sub like this:

I tried it on. And it did absolutely nothing for me. Never a fan of the gold in the two tone, but the shape of the back of the watch was all wrong. Like a big flat plate. Didn't fit my wrist well at all. And neither did it the jeweller himself who tried it on too (wasn't his watch). Underwhelming is too good a word for what I felt. Damn, I just very slowly over the last year or so started to like Rolex.

Seen one of these in Keanes in Cork last week. Wasn’t impressed at all by it, and I really love the SS Subs. Just looked a bit tacky to be honest.

Eoin · 15-05-2019 5:24pm

I think the "root beer" GMT is one of the grossest colour combos I've seen.

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 15-05-2019 7:15pm

Two tone only suits a ladies datejust...that why they are so unpopular.

893bet · 15-05-2019 8:49pm

Eoin wrote: »

I think the "root beer" GMT is one of the grossest colour combos I've seen.

Like I said.....for younger folk...😂🤔😂😂

I think around double RRP. I couldn’t pull it off but admire from afar.

punk_one82 · 16-05-2019 3:10am

Has anyone seen a no date Sub in Dublin recently?

Eoin · 16-05-2019 8:35am

893bet wrote: »

Like I said.....for younger folk...😂🤔😂

ouch, well played!

AmberGold · 16-05-2019 10:27pm

BLNR up on Adverts for €15K, 75% increase on new.

2shea · 16-05-2019 11:17pm

AmberGold wrote: »

BLNR up on Adverts for €15K, 75% increase on new.

You'd be some fool to buy that.

Rootsblower · 17-05-2019 6:26am

2shea wrote: »

You'd be some fool to buy that.

Nothing easier parted than a fool and their money

893bet · 17-05-2019 6:40am

Rootsblower wrote: »

Nothing easier parted than a fool and their money

It’s not that far from market value bizarrely enough (assuming seller has some adverts wriggle room in price). New blnr is changing hands on eBay for 16-17k sterling I believe.

These prices make precious metal watches look like bargains.

Rootsblower · 17-05-2019 7:09am

893bet wrote: »

It’s not that far from market value bizarrely enough (assuming seller has some adverts wriggle room in price). New blnr is changing hands on eBay for 16-17k sterling I believe.

These prices make precious metal watches look like bargains.

Wouldn’t pay it even if I had the money. Pepsi is much nicer and better heritage too

oxocube · 17-05-2019 11:16am

Rootsblower wrote: »

Wouldn’t pay it even if I had the money. Pepsi is much nicer and better heritage too

Looks wise I prefer the BLNR. Horse for course and all that

Rootsblower · 17-05-2019 4:00pm

oxocube wrote: »

Looks wise I prefer the BLNR. Horse for course and all that

Brother I ain’t criticizing anyone’s preference I just think the Pepsi with the Pam-Am heritage is the dogs you know what.

That’s why I’m on a 5 year waiting list for one!!!

893bet · 17-05-2019 4:08pm

Rootsblower wrote: »

Brother I ain’t criticizing anyone’s preference I just think the Pepsi with the Pam-Am heritage is the dogs you know what.

That’s why I’m on a 5 year waiting list for one!!!

There is no formal list really. Unless you are naming your first born child after the manager then you can almost forget about it at RRP. It’s getting worse.

Rootsblower · 17-05-2019 4:20pm

893bet wrote: »

There is no formal list really. Unless you are naming your first born child after the manager then you can almost forget about it at RRP. It’s getting worse.

Well gave my name and number too the AD and asked if the list was real or bull**** I was assured it’s real and that it was around 5 years m. All I can do is take them at their word and hope for the best.

I refuse to pay more than RRP for a Rolex that’s nothing special eg Comex etc

antodeco · 17-05-2019 4:22pm

Layton Howling Mumps wrote: »

Two tone only suits a ladies datejust...that why they are so unpopular.

:(

I have a Datejust 41 Two tone (Steel and Yellow Gold) on a jubilee bracelet and I aint no lady! (although some people may call me that! ) :pac:

However, I did recently also acquire a Day-Date 40 in yellow gold to just try masculate myself a little

Rootsblower · 17-05-2019 4:26pm

antodeco wrote: »

:(

I have a Datejust 41 Two tone (Steel and Yellow Gold) on a jubilee bracelet and I aint no lady! (although some people may call me that! ) :pac:

However, I did recently also acquire a Day-Date 40 in yellow gold to just try masculate myself a little

I think you need a certain complexion for yellow gold. Pale Irish skin with freckles and red hair and yellow gold makes me look like a certain ethnic minority

antodeco · 17-05-2019 4:29pm

Rootsblower wrote: »

I think you need a certain complexion for yellow gold. Pale Irish skin with freckles and red hair and yellow gold makes me look like a certain ethnic minority

I have pale skin and red beard! Not too many freckles!

To me I look fine, but I may ask people do I look like a specific ethnic minority! (Only got the watch recently)

2shea · 17-05-2019 5:05pm

Rootsblower wrote: »

Well gave my name and number too the AD and asked if the list was real or bull**** I was assured it’s real and that it was around 5 years m. All I can do is take them at their word and hope for the best.

I refuse to pay more than RRP for a Rolex that’s nothing special eg Comex etc

100%. Unless it's RRP and brand new in an AD.

Rolex spotting

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