Incoming… what do you have? (Vol. 3)

Incoming… what do you have? (Vol. 3)

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MTK1919

750 posts

213 months

Friday 7th April 2023
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Pflanzgarten said:
Quite possibly one of the last Mk1s, probably a shrewd buy long term.
Indeed, I would have been on the fence otherwise. I asked the sales guy to snap a shot so I could confirm. I much prefer the shade of the Mk1.





chuck_ster

515 posts

241 months

Friday 7th April 2023
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MTK1919 said:
Have this joining the collection either today or tomorrow. Wait time was around 6months which was similar for my Explorer and black Sub.



I’m not sure if it was just coincidence but I dropped the sales person at the main local boutique a note about my outstanding orders and he listed all but this one. When I asked him about his he didn’t respond. The next day I get a call from their other boutique (one which I rarely use) to say it had arrived.
Having had a Hulk, I prefer just about everything about the Starbucks and applaud your choice smile

Regbuser

3,502 posts

35 months

Friday 7th April 2023
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7 CUU said:
Arriving next week, just a touch of Rose Gold makes a change from silver.

Interesting

MTK1919

750 posts

213 months

Friday 7th April 2023
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chuck_ster said:
Having had a Hulk, I prefer just about everything about the Starbucks and applaud your choice smile
Thanks :-)

I’m yet to see it in the flesh so hopefully it lives up to expectations, but I love the Sub so I’m sure I will.





TheJimi

24,993 posts

243 months

Friday 7th April 2023
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In terms of green submariners, the 16610 LV is the pinnacle for me, closely followed by the Starbucks above.

Deep

2,067 posts

243 months

Saturday 8th April 2023
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MTK1919 said:
Indeed, I would have been on the fence otherwise. I asked the sales guy to snap a shot so I could confirm. I much prefer the shade of the Mk1.

Though lots of reports of the colour change I don't think Rolex themselves have confirmed anything. Definitely haven't announced it as the anniversary sub so if there is a change it's not just for one year.

If the website images are accurate then the shade looks more like the original non ceramic version.

I may well get one later this year so will be interesting.

andy tims

5,579 posts

246 months

Monday 10th April 2023
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TheJimi said:
In terms of green submariners, the 16610 LV is the pinnacle for me, closely followed by the Starbucks above.
This

bazza.

698 posts

92 months

Tuesday 11th April 2023
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Just got this in for review its pretty cool with its enamelled dial


gregd

1,648 posts

219 months

Wednesday 12th April 2023
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Mezzanine

9,218 posts

219 months

Wednesday 12th April 2023
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gregd said:
Autodromo.

They are a brand/watch that I really should like given that they do the watch/car connection decently (unlike so many others)

I just cannot get excited by any of their watches though.


andy tims

5,579 posts

246 months

Wednesday 12th April 2023
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Mezzanine said:
gregd said:
Autodromo.

They are a brand/watch that I really should like given that they do the watch/car connection decently (unlike so many others)

I just cannot get excited by any of their watches though.
I feel similarly.

I also struggle to equate Micro brands with prices much above £500

21st Century Man

40,912 posts

248 months

Wednesday 12th April 2023
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andy tims said:
I also struggle to equate Micro brands with prices much above £500
Farer?

LordGrover

33,545 posts

212 months

Wednesday 12th April 2023
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Fraser Hart just called to say they have a BB54 for me.
Will be popping in to see them at the weekend.

toon10

6,185 posts

157 months

Wednesday 12th April 2023
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LordGrover said:
Fraser Hart just called to say they have a BB54 for me.
Will be popping in to see them at the weekend.
It'll be interesting to see how it wears on the wrist. I have the BB58 and I love the vintage inspired design, but it felt really small compared to my other watches. I'm used to it now as I wear it more than my others and feel it's actually a good size now. I wonder how much smaller the 54 wears and if it's too small for me or not. The new one is certainly handsome.

LordGrover

33,545 posts

212 months

Wednesday 12th April 2023
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I have the wrists of a small girl; 16.5cm.
My favourite watch (currently) is Santos de Cartier medium which is pretty darn small by anyone's standards. I think the 54 will seem like a chunky-monkey compared to this. hehe

M1K3

2,817 posts

184 months

Saturday 15th April 2023
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Limited Arabic dial studio underd0g release that was a complete st show of website crashes yesterday:





mikiec

307 posts

86 months

Saturday 15th April 2023
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Won the auction to be able to order this, think I found out about it on this forum, so cheers!
M.A.D 1 red, a side project for MB&F.
Arrival time from now until year end.

Mezzanine

9,218 posts

219 months

Saturday 15th April 2023
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mikiec said:


Won the auction to be able to order this, think I found out about it on this forum, so cheers!
M.A.D 1 red, a side project for MB&F.
Arrival time from now until year end.
Well done clap

M1K3

2,817 posts

184 months

Saturday 15th April 2023
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mikiec said:


Won the auction to be able to order this, think I found out about it on this forum, so cheers!
M.A.D 1 red, a side project for MB&F.
Arrival time from now until year end.
Nice one!

Really interested to see pics and read your opinion on it. It’s such a great idea from one of the worlds best independents.

I love how they’re getting more unique watches into wrists.

mikiec

307 posts

86 months

Saturday 15th April 2023
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M1K3 said:
Nice one!

Really interested to see pics and read your opinion on it. It’s such a great idea from one of the worlds best independents.

I love how they’re getting more unique watches into wrists.
I am a sucker for something different and I’ve been wanting a watch with a 12 o’clock crown so couldn’t really pass this up. Not sure the strap is for me but love the movement and side view display.

Watched one review of it and the reviewer said it’s awful as a watch as when you first glance at your wrist you’re so taken by the blade movement you forget to read the time smile