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Whohooo! landed in my mailbox today… the new DateJust book “A watch that made History”

I was getting a little worried when i pre-ordered this, but then heard nothing from the company. They were supposed to send out an…

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Rolex Explorer 1 224270 strap options

Dear community,

I write to you all to understand more on the straps for the Explorer 40 mm. I am a big nato strap person, and I am curious to learn where I can find the 21 mm nato straps for the explorer. I ask here as I read numerous accounts where u…

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If you had a vintage Rolex with a damaged dial, would you consider customisation?

I saw some time ago, a Rolex for sale here in the NL, the dial had some kind of damage, perhaps water damage.

I though, well, if this was mine I'd consider customise it .

Of course the watch would be no longer serviceable, as is, by rolex , but …

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Rolex Explorer 40 214270

Hi there, i would very much like to ask. I've previously owned the Rolex gmt 16710, which i find to have great proportions. The Speedmaster pro which i found was on the larger size. I am considering the Rolex EXP40, but i am worried if it is too b…

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Three Rolex Collection – Show us yours!

Edit: Now down to these:

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Explorer or Air King- Help Me Choose

Looking for a dress watch to wear to church on Sunday's, date nights with my wife and for business meetings at work (local, domestic, international). I am about 98% down to these two models over the Omega AT. Which one and why?

Thanks!

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Update: Trade 2023 Sub ND, Pepsi, Bluesy for 2025 AP Royal Oak 37mm?

Edit: Would you do it?

for:

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Daydate. Quartz or mechanical?

I currently own a Rolex 1503, with the 1570 movement.

I would like to upgrade to a day-date.

these are currently the models/movements I’m looking at.

-1556/3055 movement
– 5055 (quartz) REF:19018

I absolutely love the bracelet design on the oyst…

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Sub 16610 service and small repair time

So my 16610 needs to get serviced, it keeping great time but it’s 21 years on in December. Was going to go with RCS but the stories I read scare me. Also, I am gonna need so laser work, I have absolutely no idea how this occurred but on the left sid…

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Explorer II Polar (16570) VS Yacht Master Platinum (16622)

Hey guys. I feel like both these models are bit overlooked when compared to the Subs and the daytonas but there's something special about owning something that you so rarely see being worn out in the wild. Between these two white face dials whic…

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