Rolex- the stupidest, lamest company

[CJW]

That's really nice, Thank you!
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Out of stock @ Citizen.

Jomashop has even more colors available and might still have the tiffany blue in stock.

 

[Tango]

They've always been good to work with in my experience.

 

[CJW]

Citizens and Seikos don't get enough credit, to be honest. Citizens are better in terms of their self-charging Eco Drive quartz, Seiko makes some of the toughest auto movements out there. Prior to the advent of the Casio G-Shocks (and then Suuntos, Garmins, etc.), all the serious operators either wore Seikos, Rolex's, and some Citizens. A lot of the operators in the 80's and 90's had Seikos. 90's saw a lot of guys with Citizens. When the digitals came out, though...that was it.

Danish prince, "Frogmen Corps", with a Citizen Aqualand.

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Some argue that Orient has surpassed Seiko in quality. I have no idea if that's true or not, but they seem to be of similar quality.

Citizen seem to be great watches but where they lack IMO is their styling. They have some very well done watches, maybe 25-30%. The rest are on the verge of being childish or cartoonish maybe? Styled to be colorful and busy for models in ads? Not sure how to describe it exactly. Definitely capable of quality though. They're also not exclusive enough to get that sort of attention.

 

[HookMeUpII]

Some argue that Orient has surpassed Seiko in quality. I have no idea if that's true or not, but they seem to be of similar quality.

Citizen seem to be great watches but where they lack IMO is their styling. They have some very well done watches, maybe 25-30%. The rest are on the verge of being childish or cartoonish maybe? Styled to be colorful and busy for models in ads? Not sure how to describe it exactly. Definitely capable of quality though. They're also not exclusive enough to get that sort of attention.

I can't comment on Orient although I've heard good things. Every Seiko I have is solid. I have a Seiko SKX diver, and a Seiko re-invent of the "Arnie." The SKX auto literally needs adjusting once every couple of months. The Arnie, outside of DST, I haven't had to reset maybe more than once? I've had them 5-6 years.

Citizen I think styles a lot of their divers like a dive watch. Big, bulky, big numbers, hands and lots of function timers. With that being said, they have a fashion component too. But so does Rolex. The Submariner is technically a "tool watch." It's a far throw from something like a big gold DD/DJ, etc.

It's all personal preference. I think Breitlings are abominations of watches, despite being a pretty good watch.

There are good watches in every market.

Casio all the way up to Patek's.

 

[CJW]

It's all personal preference. I think Breitlings are abominations of watches, despite being a pretty good watch.

I'm a Navitimer, Chronomat, 765 fan. Vintage if I have the option. But past and present they have put out some, IMO, horrible watches.

 

[VertigoBE]

Anyone have any experience with the IWC Pilot Mark (XX) watches, as far as hard use for daily wear? Water and shock resistance?

 

[BeeMaa]

Anyone have any experience with the IWC Pilot Mark (XX) watches, as far as hard use for daily wear? Water and shock resistance?

I like the reviews that Teddy does. He's not afraid to point out the bad and still highlight the good.

 

[Ryan Brown]

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The newest unavailable models will be released on Tuesday.

 

[VertigoBE]

I like the reviews that Teddy does. He's not afraid to point out the bad and still highlight the good.

thanks for the tip on the reviewer!

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Peru prosecutors seize Rolexes president said were a loan

Peruvian prosecutors on Wednesday seized three Rolex watches and a bracelet at the heart of a scandal engulfing President Dina Boluarte, who said the items had been loaned to her.Oscorima's lawyer said the watches and bracelet -- whose brand was not specified -- were seized when he presented...

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[SFRanger7GP]

Peru prosecutors seize Rolexes president said were a loan

Peruvian prosecutors on Wednesday seized three Rolex watches and a bracelet at the heart of a scandal engulfing President Dina Boluarte, who said the items had been loaned to her.Oscorima's lawyer said the watches and bracelet -- whose brand was not specified -- were seized when he presented...

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I guess they were tired of waiting on the list to get their Rolex!

Safe travels

 

[CJW]

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[BeeMaa]

@CJW - Looking good. Even the dog is licking his chops!

 

[Altitude sickness]

Cool looking dog.

 

[Tango]

Citizen does a great job with those chronographs. I need to add an Eco-Drive to the collection.

 

[Shako Badhan]

This just came out a few days ago at Watches and Wonders. Tudor’s new Black Bay. I know people used to say that Tudor is a poor man’s Rolex, but now I think they simply appeal to different markets. A bit like choosing a Lexus or Toyota.

Unlike Rolex you can just walk into a store a buy it. I was set on an Omega PO but now this is definitely in the running.

Photo by Bark and Jack

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

This just came out a few days ago at Watches and Wonders. Tudor’s new Black Bay. I know people used to say that Tudor is a poor man’s Rolex, but now I think they simply appeal to different markets. A bit like choosing a Lexus or Toyota.

Unlike Rolex you can just walk into a store a buy it. I was set on an Omega PO but now this is definitely in the running.

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That looks really really good

 

[Tango]

Yes, that one got my attention also. Really well done. That dig on Tudor is one of the dumbest things I hear in the watch world. Tudor stands on its own as an excellent piece. That Black Bay or a Pelagos would be a great option in the Omega PO class.

 

[BeeMaa]

Tudor is the first company to make a watch that is certified Master Chronometer (0 to +5 seconds/day) by METAS since Omega. It's a big deal. Now having the same movement in a watch that's easier to read (than the original all black design) will expand their appeal and further separate them from Rolex.

I wish I could get over the looks of their "snowflake" hour hand. Just not my style I suppose.

EDIT - I'd also like to see them add some kind of anti-reflective coating to the sapphire crystal and upgrade their bracelet, so the rivets aren't showing on the outside. Small things, but for that price these are things I would expect to be included.

 

[Tango]

I agree on the snowflake hand, but since buying a Pelagos, I've warmed to it. It does show-up well in low light and I kind of like the reference to classic Tudor Submariners that used the snowflake hand.