Watch Porn Wednesday

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  • MikeG77MikeG77 Posts: 1,770MI6 Agent
    welshboy78 wrote:
    I dont take the Chrono24 Watch Collection section serious (values your collection) as I presume its based on asking prices rather then sales. However my 5711 is showing a 317% profit based on what I paid so presume it has surged last few days.

    Strange how they didn’t discontinue 5712 also.

    I am also guessing it will be revamped with a new code however would be interesting if they had the balls to just discontinue it for a few years. I know in interviews TS gets agitated about the Nautilus taking the focus off their collection and being seen more as a luxury Sports watch brand.

    I think that increase is a bit high but if you paid 25k for it then that % increase is correct then I agree it's based on asking prices. For all I know they did discontinue the 5712st but we'll probably know in the next week or so. I know TS has made statements around discontinuing the Nautilus and possibly the Aquanaut but it would be a HUGE mistake. Most people who seem to get the Nautilus without any purchase history are either very lucky and have a good relationship with their AD or Patek chooses to bestow one on their loyal customers.

    In the long haul if they don't bring a new model out it's going to hurt the brand as most people are only wanting steel sports models and it may end up pushing them to AP, Rolex and Omega but that also means that those will become harder to find!
    I know where you keep your gun!
  • JTMJTM Posts: 3,027MI6 Agent
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    President Biden rocking his black-faced Seamaster 300M. Apparently he's a big fan of the watch—he's also been pictured wearing a white face/gold bezel model as well as a Brosnan era blue on blue (he wore that all the time when he was VP).
  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,686MI6 Agent
    Thanks I was wondering what he was wearing. I thought it was an Aqua Terra from some angles.
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    Recently, he was seen quite often wearing a Datejust with blue dial and smooth bezel like during inauguration day

    https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/president-joe-biden-wearing-a-rolex-datejust-during-the-inauguration#&gid=1&pid=1



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    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,686MI6 Agent
    Oh that's the one I took to be an AT- that's a much clearer angle. That looks very stylish, I prefer that smooth bezel.
  • imranbecksimranbecks SingaporePosts: 139MI6 Agent
    edited February 2021
    JTM wrote:
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    President Biden rocking his black-faced Seamaster 300M. Apparently he's a big fan of the watch—he's also been pictured wearing a white face/gold bezel model as well as a Brosnan era blue on blue (he wore that all the time when he was VP).

    Actually the one he is wearing in the picture is the old blue brosnan style SMP which he still wears today since his time as VP. You can tell just by the bracelet end links. He has never worn a black or blue ceramic SMP. That's wrongly reported by a certain website. GQ if I'm not mistaken. They got it wrong. It has always been the old blue wave dial. Its never been seen clearly if the watch is indeed the black one in the first place. All the images of the watch that can be seen clearly shows it to be the old blue waves Bond SMP. Evident by the bracelet end links and bezel markings in some of the clearer shots.
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    Favourite watch, favourite film {[]

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  • imranbecksimranbecks SingaporePosts: 139MI6 Agent
    A little bit of Casino Royale today :)

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  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,686MI6 Agent
    danjaq_0ff wrote:
    Favourite watch, favourite film {[]

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    I think it's Bond's best watch gadget by some way: I love the way the features make use of the design of the watch.
    I guess it would have been nicer if just the bezel span as the saw rather than the whole face spinning with it. Interesting that they had it pop up in the original designs.
    It's not really clear how Bond even operates it: he just sort of touches it!

    The second best for me would be the Octopussy Seiko just because of the screen time it gets and the little red dot tracer thing is a neat little tracer feature!
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    emtiem wrote:
    danjaq_0ff wrote:
    Favourite watch, favourite film {[]

    4-B40-D0-ED-2737-4-DA6-917-B-2-F1-F6-CDF5-E9-A-1-201-a.jpg

    I think it's Bond's best watch gadget by some way: I love the way the features make use of the design of the watch.
    I guess it would have been nicer if just the bezel span as the saw rather than the whole face spinning with it. Interesting that they had it pop up in the original designs.
    It's not really clear how Bond even operates it: he just sort of touches it!

    The second best for me would be the Octopussy Seiko just because of the screen time it gets and the little red dot tracer thing is a neat little tracer feature!

    I totally argree, I have loved that gadget from the age of 6 :D The Seiko is also very cool, I also like the MR one with the bomb in
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    Deserves a fullsize pic

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  • 00730073 COPPosts: 977MI6 Agent

    Good Morning!

    Here is something very interesting for all of you interested in watches!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti-GdfGbj4Y

    "I mean, she almost kills bond...with her ass."
    -Mr Arlington Beech
  • Golrush007Golrush007 South AfricaPosts: 3,418Quartermasters

    That's a wicked laugh he has when that Citizen's crystal goes pop. 😂

  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,686MI6 Agent
    edited March 2021

    Useless but still impressive! 😁


    Must admit I've not heard of Dugena before but looking them up they seem to have made some sexy watches over the years.

  • MFisherMFisher Posts: 745MI6 Agent

    After decades of being an obsessed Bond fan.. my first memory was watching LALD on television with my father around age 5.. and I was hooked.. fast forward quite a few decades and I’ve shared so many Bond moments with my father, grandfather, and my own kids.. the year Skyfall came out was a tough one.. Abruptly became a single dad.. the kids’ mom having run off with a trust fund millionaire... (they’ve since divorced as well.. shocking). But Skyfall has been my favorite of all.. and I’ve lusted over the Seamaster PO from that film ever since.. I recently found one in mint condition with the original box, paperwork, even the hang tag.. it looks as though it had never been worn.. Being a single dad / 20 yr veteran cop, it still wasn’t in the budget.. but then I got an unexpected stimulus check AND a commission to build some of my artwork from my other obsession- Indiana Jones.. and the two added up to the price tag of my dream watch.. so I pulled the trigger.. ( this was a moment when it wasn’t true that a trigger didn’t “have to be pulled”). :-)


    so today after my shift.. having picked it up at Fedex.. it was time for a bourbon by the creek out back.. and a moment to appreciate my new purchase.


  • UNCLE27UNCLE27 EnglandPosts: 1,114MI6 Agent

    It’s a beautiful watch and one well worth waiting for, enjoy!

    Cheers! 🥃 (from a retired cop)

  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent

    Enjoy your new watch, MFisher! 🥃

    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,686MI6 Agent

    It's very handsome, enjoy!

    Are you able to share what the artwork is you're building? I love a bit of Indy too!

  • MFisherMFisher Posts: 745MI6 Agent

    Not to sidetrack the conversation too far... But as to the Indy work... Years ago I purchased a 1/4 scale Indy statue for my movie room but was never satisfied with the belt or holster.. additionally I had some 1/6 Indy collectibles and the belts, holsters and whips were never quite right. So I bought a sheet of leather and set out to make my own. After a few tries I got the pattern down and learned to sew leather and hand dye it, weather it etc.. Then took on the task of hand making 1/6 scale whips.. I posted a few pics of my work on a message board around 2009 I believe.. I have been making them for collectors world wide ever since.. All of my sales have just been through word of mouth as I do not have a webpage.. Recently I was contacted by a group of extremely talented figure builders overseas. They are doing a limited run of 25 custom Indy figures that are going to run in the $3000 range each. They asked if I would build the whips for the run and I graciously accepted.. Just to be attached to a project like that was pretty exciting.. Here's a few shots of my hand made gear..

    1/4 scale :

    1/6th scale :


  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,686MI6 Agent

    Wow those are beautiful: the ageing is amazing. Do you actually weave those whips from different strands (I've no idea how whips are made!)?

  • MFisherMFisher Posts: 745MI6 Agent

    The whips are a variety of different materials.. brass rod (inside the handle) the turk's head knot at the base of the handle is hand sculpted, then I use braided cotton cord in different diameters.. but no, I don't braid the whip bodies myself.

  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,686MI6 Agent

    Very cool: they look stunning.

  • The Red KindThe Red Kind EnglandPosts: 3,119MI6 Agent


    You truly deserve your watch sir. Enjoy with extreme pride👍️🍸️

    "Any of the opposition around..?"
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,416Chief of Staff

    Congratulations on finally purchasing one - enjoy wearing it 🍸

    YNWA 97
  • StiffassBritStiffassBrit United KingdomPosts: 219MI6 Agent

    Hi All, I wandered if any of you could provide some advice on the Tudor Pelagos? During lockdown I've managed to save up some cash for a new time piece. Originally I was looking for a Bond related piece, possible the Aqua Terra, as I have the CR and QoS Planet Oceans already. I considered saving for the NTTD Seamaster but the price has put me off, along with what I've read on this forum about the Omega customer service. Having read some articles on some of the watch forums, I have been drawn to the Tudor Pelagos. The reviews are very good and complimentary of the build quality, functionality and looks. I am severely tempted by this watch as it appears to be one of the most highly rated watches in the under £3,500 category. The only thing that's holding me back is the thought of having 'another dive watch' - hence why I considered the aqua terra. I would be extremely grateful for any advice/experiences with the Pelagos, or any recommendations on another time piece.

    Thanks in advance.

    I'm sorry......that last hand...nearly killed me
  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,686MI6 Agent

    My friend has a Pelagos and it is beautiful: I love the finish on the case- I think it may be titanium which gives it a stunning, slightly dark brushed finish. Looks amazing and feels proper quality- it has a glidelock clasp as well I think which is very handy. The only issue was we all went on holiday the year before last and he wore into the sea, and every time he went in he lost a marker on the bezel! I think by the end of the holiday he'd lost about four of them! We weren't exactly going to 100m either 😄

    But that may just be a one-off, I wouldn't be put off by that. It's a lovely, classy watch which feels quite contemporary as well as having a touch of classic about it.

  • The Red KindThe Red Kind EnglandPosts: 3,119MI6 Agent

    I've always liked the Pelagos, It's an awful lot of watch for the money. Sadly I've always had to rule it out due to the case size (43mm) I have small wrists and just looks too big on me. The Tudor Black Bay at 39mm is the sweet spot for me but I just manage to pull of my QoS Planet Ocean at 42mm. Have you not considered one of the standard Seamasters or Seamaster 300? If you want to move away from a dive watch, then I would go Speedmaster (I know it's not Bond) or Aqua Terra as you already suggest.

    "Any of the opposition around..?"
  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,686MI6 Agent

    I've got my eye on a Black Bay 36. I think they're lovely.

  • texas007texas007 Houston, Texas 77041Posts: 2,346MI6 Agent
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent

    While the Pelagos certainly is a very nice watch:


    If you want an Omega - get an Omega. Don‘t compromise, don‘t discount!

    You may think that you‘re saving money buying the Tudor, but in the end, you‘ll get the Omega anyhow.

    At least that‘s how I‘ve done often in the past and wasted a lot of money.

    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
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