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Go Nowhere Do Nothing (GNDN) Watches

Countless threads here discuss the endlessly debatable GADA watch.

Why not some celebration of our watches that don't really fit into any use case?

Here's mine….

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Are Rolex AD’s Really Flush With Inventory?

Many continue to share the idea that AD's are sitting on endless inventory in an effort to create artificial scarcity.

Let's do a little math.

Rolex produced roughly 1 M watches last year.

There are currently around 1,800 Authorized Dealer…

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Rolex Submariner “Bluesy” 40mm – Ref 116613LB

Bought new in 2018 and worn perhaps 7 or 8 times on special occasions. Purchased a 126618LB a few months ago and can't really justify/rationalize owning both.

Pictures show like new condition and everything included.

Extra receipt from RSC incl…

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Rolex Service Center Problems

First off, this is NOT a troll thread or a place for those with RDS to vent.

We've all seen a lot of complaints/rants here over the years regarding other brand's service centers. Everything from minor annoyances to major issues.

This got m…

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Vulcan Tropical Rubber Black 20mm NIB

Just bought the Vulcain Skindiver Nautique with the bracelet and 2 extra straps.

Keeping one of them, but selling the Tropical Rubber.

New, unused.

Too much of a hassle to return.

20 mm tapers down to 16 mm and includes the buckle.

Bought from her…

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Ginault Ocean Rover 181070LSILN with new ETA movement & Strap

Purchased new but had trouble with the clone movement so I had a local watchmaker replace it for 350 to now include a genuine ETA 2824-2 movement in 2022.

Runs flawlessly and keeps good time… gaining roughly 2-3 seconds a day on my winder.

Also inc…

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Most Bizarre Watch Lost/Found Story!

I've only "lost" one watch as an adult, my Seiko Prospex SRPB53

It was three or four years ago when I notic…

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Yes, Sometimes Even Young Adults Notice Watches

I was at Chase bank yesterday and out of nowhere the teller, a young many of around 19 to 20 said "I really like your watch."

Of course I said thanks and mentioned it was one of my favorites.

He then went on to mention how he liked the simp…

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Tudor Bronze Heritage OEM Leather Strap NEW! 23mm

Bring your Tutor back to new looking!

Bought a new backup strap when I purchased the watch but never needed or used.

23mm
Markings on the package are:

4322063
1071746
V211-652

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Comments on Few New Rolex Releases

I noticed a few interesting releases from Rolex that might have been overlooked by many, given the dominance of the new Land-Dweller online.

First one that really caught my eye is the GMT-Master II with a new Tiger Iron dial which is a metamorphic roc…

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