Has the Rolex bubble finally burst? Perhaps it has

[SpeckledJim]

Harry Flashman said:

I do like that on the "wrist check" thread, paying another poster a compliment about their choice of watch is a normal, and accepted part of life.

Yet on the Rolex thread, it's a sign of fawning and subservient sexual interest.

Thread delivers, yet again!

Yes but that thread is where watch fans nervously reassure each other that it’s not all ridiculous. Watches really do make a difference to your enjoyment of life, bringing the respect of your peers, and leading inevitably to career success and the ensnaring of many, many beautiful women. Nothing snaps knicker-elastic like a 116745 or a 114370.

Whereas this thread knows it’s all ridiculous and just waits pike-like for pretentious fresh meat to mock. And for what benefit?

Both have their place in keeping us pointlessly occupied whilst death draws nigh.

I may be feeling somewhat morose.

[simon800]

Pretty much back down to RRP;

[Wheelspinning]

dvs_dave said:

djc206 said:

Tango13 said:

Did we ever find out exactly what a 'H neck' is/was?

If you have to ask then you can’t afford one.

Am I doing this right?

H necks whisper, and one of the things that they whisper is that bi-metal Rollies are the preserve of scrap metal merchants, money clips, and Maseratis.

Years ago I used to always associate a 'bluesy' with guys that were scrap yard owners but in the last wee while I think they are a really stunning watch.

By pure chance I received a message today that the AD I use is getting the first one in for over a year and asked if I wanted it.

After pondering for about half a second I decided yes.

[DanL]

Wheelspinning said:

Years ago I used to always associate a 'bluesy' with guys that were scrap yard owners but in the last wee while I think they are a really stunning watch.

By pure chance I received a message today that the AD I use is getting the first one in for over a year and asked if I wanted it.

After pondering for about half a second I decided yes.

Correct decision - looks good, even on my skinny wrist!

[Wheelspinning]

DanL said:

Wheelspinning said:

Years ago I used to always associate a 'bluesy' with guys that were scrap yard owners but in the last wee while I think they are a really stunning watch.

By pure chance I received a message today that the AD I use is getting the first one in for over a year and asked if I wanted it.

After pondering for about half a second I decided yes.

Correct decision - looks good, even on my skinny wrist!

Lovely.

I tried the display model on when I was in late January which just sealed my fate...

[DanL]

Taken in better light than my shot! I do like the blue, and put up with the gold to get it.

[don logan]

Wheelspinning said:

DanL said:

Wheelspinning said:

Years ago I used to always associate a 'bluesy' with guys that were scrap yard owners but in the last wee while I think they are a really stunning watch.

By pure chance I received a message today that the AD I use is getting the first one in for over a year and asked if I wanted it.

After pondering for about half a second I decided yes.

Correct decision - looks good, even on my skinny wrist!

Lovely.

I tried the display model on when I was in late January which just sealed my fate...

I’ve got a borderline fetish for one of these

[jgrewal]

Congrats on the bluesy and beautiful watch! Approached by a grey yesterday selling a brand new Submariner Date just 1k above RRP. Its getting twitchy out there..

[NDA]

don logan said:

I’ve got a borderline fetish for one of these

I like that too... I am sure Harry would too!

Beyond stabby for London.

[don logan]

NDA said:

don logan said:

I’ve got a borderline fetish for one of these

I like that too... I am sure Harry would too!

Beyond stabby for London.

God yeah, it would need to be worn above the elbow with a jacket! :-)

I really like the almost indigo dial

[981SPYGANG]

Having spent too much time on watch forums reading so much Rolex negativity here is my conclusion…..

Stages of buying

1. Go into AD and liking a certain model.

2. Get told that it’s not possible to buy today but welcome to register an interest.

3. Register interest and leave store.

4. Read Forums and over time get a bit resentful about not getting watch/having to wait.

5. Find reasons to not like Rolex as a brand and even the watch that interest has been registered in. Post negative comments about the ‘process of buying’ being a totally joke/no longer want watch.

6. Get call from AD and instantly say yes please.


For those with ‘history’ start at 3 and jump to 6 after an acceptable wait for something that is high demand and worth a premium.

[981SPYGANG]

NDA said:

don logan said:

I’ve got a borderline fetish for one of these

I like that too... I am sure Harry would too!

Beyond stabby for London.

Now listed under ‘Loungewear’ on Rolex website and can be viewed in ‘Loungewear’ department at any recently refurbished AD.

Be Careful.

[Kirkmoly]

Wheelspinning said:

Lovely.

I tried the display model on when I was in late January which just sealed my fate...

I tried a display model on last summer at my wife’s insistence. Wasn’t expecting to be so blown away. It’s just the best looking Sub ever and wears perfectly for me. I’m still waiting for mine 😤

[SpeckledJim]

981SPYGANG said:

NDA said:

don logan said:

I’ve got a borderline fetish for one of these

I like that too... I am sure Harry would too!

Beyond stabby for London.

Now listed under ‘Loungewear’ on Rolex website and can be viewed in ‘Loungewear’ department at any recently refurbished AD.

Be Careful.

But desperately useful for those times you want to look like a three-episode baddie from Howard's Way.

[981SPYGANG]

SpeckledJim said:

981SPYGANG said:

NDA said:

don logan said:

I’ve got a borderline fetish for one of these

I like that too... I am sure Harry would too!

Beyond stabby for London.

Now listed under ‘Loungewear’ on Rolex website and can be viewed in ‘Loungewear’ department at any recently refurbished AD.

Be Careful.

But desperately useful for those times you want to look like a three-episode baddie from Howard's Way.

SpeckledJim you do make me laugh and are wasted on here!

I did notice the baddie on Happy Valley had a Rolex but thinking his was Rose Gold?

Edited by 981SPYGANG on Wednesday 8th March 11:08

[don logan]

SpeckledJim said:

But desperately useful for those times you want to look like a three-episode baddie from Howard's Way.

Three-episode baddie!!!!!!! :-) :-) :-)

[ettore]

don logan said:

SpeckledJim said:

But desperately useful for those times you want to look like a three-episode baddie from Howard's Way.

Three-episode baddie!!!!!!! :-) :-) :-)

This could become quite the look though. Perhaps in an overwoke world, a bit of eighties badass dash is what we need. Would go wonderfully well with an mint XJS cabby or a 328 GTS (cough).

[don logan]

ettore said:

don logan said:

SpeckledJim said:

But desperately useful for those times you want to look like a three-episode baddie from Howard's Way.

Three-episode baddie!!!!!!! :-) :-) :-)

This could become quite the look though. Perhaps in an overwoke world, a bit of eighties badass dash is what we need. Would go wonderfully well with an mint XJS cabby or a 328 GTS (cough).

I feel a badassbacklash brewing!

I might go with a 928 or an M635!

[SpeckledJim]

don logan said:

ettore said:

don logan said:

SpeckledJim said:

But desperately useful for those times you want to look like a three-episode baddie from Howard's Way.

Three-episode baddie!!!!!!! :-) :-) :-)

This could become quite the look though. Perhaps in an overwoke world, a bit of eighties badass dash is what we need. Would go wonderfully well with an mint XJS cabby or a 328 GTS (cough).

I feel a badassbacklash brewing!

I might go with a 928 or an M635!

A 560SEC with Koenig body kit was arranged, but it was stolen by a bent security guard at Pebble Mill, so he had to make do with an Astra GTE from Hertz.

[don logan]

SpeckledJim said:

don logan said:

ettore said:

don logan said:

SpeckledJim said:

But desperately useful for those times you want to look like a three-episode baddie from Howard's Way.

Three-episode baddie!!!!!!! :-) :-) :-)

This could become quite the look though. Perhaps in an overwoke world, a bit of eighties badass dash is what we need. Would go wonderfully well with an mint XJS cabby or a 328 GTS (cough).

I feel a badassbacklash brewing!

I might go with a 928 or an M635!

A 560SEC with Koenig body kit was arranged, but it was stolen by a bent security guard at Pebble Mill, so he had to make do with an Astra GTE from Hertz.

I think Harry’s dirty gold watch thread needs a resurrection!

Koenig / Pebble Mill……… :-) :-)