If you like wearing the speedy on a leather strap, you can pick up the older one and save a bit of money. If you like it on a metal bracelet, the newer model definitely has a better bracelet. Other than that, the differences are not a game changer.
The newer movement has hacking seconds. If it...
I wouldnāt say the watch market is ābad.ā Rolex is a unique company ā they donāt have share holders, and only make just under one million watches per year.
I would hold on to it as long as you enjoy it, and take care if it.
-Have it pressure tested once every couple years.
-If you have to...
The new Tudor in the silver case is a huge flex. I canāt think of anyone else doing a silver case right now, and I always think silver looks cooler, the older it gets.
Explorer 1. It doesnāt put off any douche vibes because nobody is going to know itās a Rolex unless itās someone who knows watches, and anyone who knows watches knows that someone wearing an Explorer 1 isnt a douche. Itās a classy watch without any flash.
With all the current hype surrounding luxury watches aside, thatās a gorgeous watch. I really do like Breitlingās crocodile leather straps. They really are as thick and luxurious as the pictures portray.
Sadly, my wrists are too small for most standard size straps and Iām too OCD about my...
3k for a Navi? Shit, theyāre giving them away.
Check out Bobswatches.com Looks like they have someBlack Bays in stock, but as mentioned above, 3 months isnāt a long wait at all.
Lost in the wormhole, but someone mentioned pre-owned. I very good resource to price pre-owned is Bobswatches.com, chrono24, and thewatchbox.com. Iāve never purchased from any of these places, but I definitely would buy from Bobswatches.
A dive watch is less complicated due to the movement itself, being that it keeps the time, and sometimes include a date function. The chronograph has a stopwatch function, date, and sub-dials, which is more moving parts.
Donāt let the maintenance deter you. Itās definitely worth it. These will...
Theyāre mechanical. The spring wears out, gears need lubricated, and rubber seals deteriorate (dive watches). Three - five years for some. Iāve heard of people going 7+ before requiring maintenance. If you go with a dive watch, and you actually wear it in the water, you should get the seal...