Some watch shots
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I get what you mean, but once you understand the history of this model it makes more sense.BennyBeaver said:
Nice looking watch, but something about the lightning bolt second hand seems a bit gimmicky. It’s giving some Pikachu vibes.Doogles said:I've come full circle, picked up the Z-Blue Dial Milgauss after previously owning the black.
The color combo of green Sapphire glass, orange lightning bolt and blue sunburst kicks ass.
It's a Rolex that doesn't take itself too seriously and that's why I love it.
The original Rolex Milgauss was designed in tandem with CERN scientists back in the 1950s, who's exposure to electromagnetic fields ruined the timing mechanisms in their watches. The milgauss is heavy for its size because the movement is encased in a faraday cage which keeps it from getting magnetized.
The lightning bolt is actually from the original design, it's a nerd watch.
The OG from 1956
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Skrong DISAGREE!BennyBeaver said:
Nice looking watch, but something about the lightning bolt second hand seems a bit gimmicky. It’s giving some Pikachu vibes.Doogles said:I've come full circle, picked up the Z-Blue Dial Milgauss after previously owning the black.
The color combo of green Sapphire glass, orange lightning bolt and blue sunburst kicks ass.
It's a Rolex that doesn't take itself too seriously and that's why I love it.
The lightning bolt is da teats.
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@Doogles is such a dirty south paw watch pic guysm.Doogles said:I've come full circle, picked up the Z-Blue Dial Milgauss after previously owning the black.
The color combo of green Sapphire glass, orange lightning bolt and blue sunburst kicks ass.
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Obviously you’re a Pokémon fan. NTTAWWTPurpleBaze said:
Skrong DISAGREE!BennyBeaver said:
Nice looking watch, but something about the lightning bolt second hand seems a bit gimmicky. It’s giving some Pikachu vibes.Doogles said:I've come full circle, picked up the Z-Blue Dial Milgauss after previously owning the black.
The color combo of green Sapphire glass, orange lightning bolt and blue sunburst kicks ass.
It's a Rolex that doesn't take itself too seriously and that's why I love it.
The lightning bolt is da teats.
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It’s an interesting heritage for that watch. I did Google it up before posting to find out what Milgauss was and what the lightening bolt symbolizes.Doogles said:
I get what you mean, but once you understand the history of this model it makes more sense.BennyBeaver said:
Nice looking watch, but something about the lightning bolt second hand seems a bit gimmicky. It’s giving some Pikachu vibes.Doogles said:I've come full circle, picked up the Z-Blue Dial Milgauss after previously owning the black.
The color combo of green Sapphire glass, orange lightning bolt and blue sunburst kicks ass.
It's a Rolex that doesn't take itself too seriously and that's why I love it.
The original Rolex Milgauss was designed in tandem with CERN scientists back in the 1950s, who's exposure to electromagnetic fields ruined the timing mechanisms in their watches. The milgauss is heavy for its size because the movement is encased in a faraday cage which keeps it from getting magnetized.
The lightning bolt is actually from the original design, it's a nerd watch.
The OG from 1956
I knew that I’d get some push back from some of our more unrestrained poasters (hi @purplebaze) with my less than 100% complimentary post and appreciate your Nebraska classy response @doogles.
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Nice timepiece. Second hand reminds me of Ready Kilowatt.BennyBeaver said:I've come full circle, picked up the Z-Blue Dial Milgauss after previously owning the black.
The color combo of green Sapphire glass, orange lightning bolt and blue sunburst kicks ass.
It's a Rolex that doesn't take itself too seriously and that's why I love it.
No chance I wouldn't scratch the fuck out of that watch within 3 days of acquiring it, though.
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I've killed for less.BennyBeaver said:
It’s an interesting heritage for that watch. I did Google it up before posting to find out what Milgauss was and what the lightening bolt symbolizes.Doogles said:
I get what you mean, but once you understand the history of this model it makes more sense.BennyBeaver said:
Nice looking watch, but something about the lightning bolt second hand seems a bit gimmicky. It’s giving some Pikachu vibes.Doogles said:I've come full circle, picked up the Z-Blue Dial Milgauss after previously owning the black.
The color combo of green Sapphire glass, orange lightning bolt and blue sunburst kicks ass.
It's a Rolex that doesn't take itself too seriously and that's why I love it.
The original Rolex Milgauss was designed in tandem with CERN scientists back in the 1950s, who's exposure to electromagnetic fields ruined the timing mechanisms in their watches. The milgauss is heavy for its size because the movement is encased in a faraday cage which keeps it from getting magnetized.
The lightning bolt is actually from the original design, it's a nerd watch.
The OG from 1956
I knew that I’d get some push back from some of our more unrestrained poasters (hi @purplebaze) with my less than 100% complimentary post and appreciate your Nebraska classy response @doogles.
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🥱PurpleBaze said:
I've killed for less.BennyBeaver said:
It’s an interesting heritage for that watch. I did Google it up before posting to find out what Milgauss was and what the lightening bolt symbolizes.Doogles said:
I get what you mean, but once you understand the history of this model it makes more sense.BennyBeaver said:
Nice looking watch, but something about the lightning bolt second hand seems a bit gimmicky. It’s giving some Pikachu vibes.Doogles said:I've come full circle, picked up the Z-Blue Dial Milgauss after previously owning the black.
The color combo of green Sapphire glass, orange lightning bolt and blue sunburst kicks ass.
It's a Rolex that doesn't take itself too seriously and that's why I love it.
The original Rolex Milgauss was designed in tandem with CERN scientists back in the 1950s, who's exposure to electromagnetic fields ruined the timing mechanisms in their watches. The milgauss is heavy for its size because the movement is encased in a faraday cage which keeps it from getting magnetized.
The lightning bolt is actually from the original design, it's a nerd watch.
The OG from 1956
I knew that I’d get some push back from some of our more unrestrained poasters (hi @purplebaze) with my less than 100% complimentary post and appreciate your Nebraska classy response @doogles.
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To me, it's the Rolex that doesn't look like a Rolex, if that makes any sense.PurpleBaze said:
Skrong DISAGREE!BennyBeaver said:
Nice looking watch, but something about the lightning bolt second hand seems a bit gimmicky. It’s giving some Pikachu vibes.Doogles said:I've come full circle, picked up the Z-Blue Dial Milgauss after previously owning the black.
The color combo of green Sapphire glass, orange lightning bolt and blue sunburst kicks ass.
It's a Rolex that doesn't take itself too seriously and that's why I love it.
The lightning bolt is da teats.
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/morgan-stanley-prices-rolex-patek-140000256.html
I don’t know shit but the article seems to suggest a sizable downturn in the prices of High end watches right now…
My thought is that fine art and prized articles of fashion are always in demand... demand ebbs and flows, the dawgs may bark but the caravan continues kind of thing ~ interesting to keep track of
the details. Maybe this is an opportunity to buy a few things at better prices for those that may be interested. -
Bumping from page 8. Board is slipping, badly. I got the Miltat "strapcode" gold jubilee for my Seiko Golden Turtle.
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Wrist too daintyBleachedAnusDawg said:Bumping from page 8. Board is slipping, badly. I got the Miltat "strapcode" gold jubilee for my Seiko Golden Turtle.
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I thought of you when I saw his second photo.PurpleBaze said:And you bastards make fun of my hairy arms.
What about @HairyAnusDawg?
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It's the angle. First thing I thought when I posted, too. Top-down looks fine.YellowSnow said:
Wrist too daintyBleachedAnusDawg said:Bumping from page 8. Board is slipping, badly. I got the Miltat "strapcode" gold jubilee for my Seiko Golden Turtle.
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This is my Baze tribute watch.PurpleBaze said:And you bastards make fun of my hairy arms.
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Now we're talkin'!BleachedAnusDawg said:Bumping from page 8. Board is slipping, badly. I got the Miltat "strapcode" gold jubilee for my Seiko Golden Turtle.
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Apparently this watch was discontinued and somehow now sells for double what I paid. Not a big chunk of change, but interesting to see.
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@Swaye .... you follow this guy on youtube? I find him interesting. Not that i'm into the market ... I struggle to consider buying a Casioak ... lol.
https://youtu.be/7DisjfJSfsU
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The Swatch X Blancpain Scuba Fifty Fathoms Is Real
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-swatch-x-blancpain-scuba-fifty-fathoms
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Only $400 and automatic ? Shit, bruh - that’s pretty kewl.BleachedAnusDawg said:The Swatch X Blancpain Scuba Fifty Fathoms Is Real
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-swatch-x-blancpain-scuba-fifty-fathoms -
I have a major boner for this Christopher Ward Moonphase. Similar to the H Moser, but at 10% of the cost.
https://www.christopherward.com/int/dress-watches/C1-Moonphase/C01-40AMP2-S00B0-B1.html
https://youtube.com/shorts/DP_qh0DToPs?si=fh4kbKu6m_K899wZ
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Where are the numbers? How am I supposed to tell what time it is?BleachedAnusDawg said:I have a major boner for this Christopher Ward Moonphase. Similar to the H Moser, but at 10% of the cost.
https://www.christopherward.com/int/dress-watches/C1-Moonphase/C01-40AMP2-S00B0-B1.html
https://youtube.com/shorts/DP_qh0DToPs?si=fh4kbKu6m_K899wZ -
That's not what this one is about, fren.YellowSnow said:
Where are the numbers? How am I supposed to tell what time it is?BleachedAnusDawg said:I have a major boner for this Christopher Ward Moonphase. Similar to the H Moser, but at 10% of the cost.
https://www.christopherward.com/int/dress-watches/C1-Moonphase/C01-40AMP2-S00B0-B1.html
https://youtube.com/shorts/DP_qh0DToPs?si=fh4kbKu6m_K899wZ -
I’ve always been obsessed with lunar watches. (Helps me calculate the tides and the most auspicious time to cast hexing spells on my enemies.)BleachedAnusDawg said:
That's not what this one is about, fren.YellowSnow said:
Where are the numbers? How am I supposed to tell what time it is?BleachedAnusDawg said:I have a major boner for this Christopher Ward Moonphase. Similar to the H Moser, but at 10% of the cost.
https://www.christopherward.com/int/dress-watches/C1-Moonphase/C01-40AMP2-S00B0-B1.html
https://youtube.com/shorts/DP_qh0DToPs?si=fh4kbKu6m_K899wZ
https://teddybaldassarre.com/blogs/watches/moon-phase-watches
@YellowSnow does have a point about them not being practical, but that design is so clean and beautiful any other design elements would mess it up.
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Was eyeing this for awhile as a cheapo alternative to the "Mission to Uranus" moonswatch that I've given up on buying. Made from ocean plastic or something like that, supposedly. I just wanted a cheap, blue watch. Very comfortable, but the quartz movement is hilariously louder than any other watch I've ever held.
And, yes, that's a shadow of my BBC at the bottom of the pic.
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Are moonswatchs still hard to find?
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Can only buy them at Swatch stores. Nearest to me is Canada. They also quit making the Uranus one due to the color from the plastic transferring to skin. Maybe they're making it again, not sure. On ebay they're still laughably overpriced.
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You may try /watchexchange on Reddit. I’ve had success using it to buy and sell over the years. Actually looks like someone sold a Uranus for $280 last month.
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Neptune. Of course, Uranus sounds like the more fun one to own. But it's the Neptune I was hunting and gave up on.
