[weinie]

I was hoping these would go cheap after the AC: Seamaster Diver ETNZ (Emirates Team New Zealand)

sadly, they haven't come down in price.

 

[weinie]

I do not understand the Rolex mentality. At one time, decades ago, they were the best but now it's equivalent to buying a Ferrari with 1955 Chevy running gear under it.

You can buy watches for a tiny fraction of the price that look just as good for the jewelry part AND they actually keep time.

Kind of like having Bob design you a Francis Lee and then building it plank on frame with oakum & red lead to keep the water out.



Oh yeah - the second hand sweeps instead of going tic tic tic - That's worth a few grand right there.

I have several rolexes and other "luxury brand" watches, purchased new and pre-owned over the years. Yet none have ever cost me anything! Why? Because all have appreciated over time. (Insurance premiums notwithstanding).
A casio is worthless the day you buy it. A vintage Breguet, not so much.

Unfortunately, it does not seem to work this way with most boats.

 

[weinie]

Asking an automatic watch to perform like a digital quartz is like asking a sailor to go powerboating.

 

[weinie]

when i saw the title of this thread - watches - i thought it was about watches - 4 to 8 8 to 12 & 12 to 4. not timepieces i could care less about you wear on your wrists

Well thank you for your invaluable contribution to this thread.