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Thoughts on a swap of my Heuer 01 Carrera Drive Timer for a Tudor Fast Rider?

G'day Guys,

I have the opportunity to swap my Heuer 01 Carrera shown for a Tudor Fast Rider. It's from a Sydney Dealer that I have dealt with a few times. I own many watches but never a Tudor and have wanted one for quite some time. I really…

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Tudor Black bay bronze (43mm) case erosion?

Hi,
I've just ordered a new and unworn black bay bronze and I'm really looking forward to receiving it.

However, since ordering it I've done some further reading about how the patina will develop.
In doing this further research, I came…

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43mm Sea Dweller 126600. Does the year affect value?

This is likely dumb, but everything else being equal, if you have identical watches, identically spec’d and equipped, is there a reason the older watch would be less valuable than the more current? Looking at a 43mm SD, seller has two 126600, the abov…

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Vintage vs Discontinued Submariners

Comparing a 1960 5512 vs 16610 and 14060M. Have the assistance of two CW-21s to guide my
observations. Some view the early gilt dialed chapter ring 5512 as having better metals internally.
This is from a respected Rolex CW-21.
Time keeping seems good f…

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Pelagos Ultra scarcity.

Hi, I can’t seem to find any AD in the Bay Area who has any in stock. Has any of you had any luck securing one lately? Thx.

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What happens to the left over (if there is any such thing) Rolexes when a model is discontinued?

I genuinely don't know if they discount then at the Rolex boutique after they announce that a particular model has been discontinued.

Maybe the shop gets a heads up and they try to get rid of them before of the announcement that the model in que…

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Is this authentic?

Is this 94110 Snowflake authentic?
I know that the insert is genuine but of the era of the watch, likely transplanted to replace the original.

The watch comes on a hollow mid links Rolex Oyster bracelet with screws or a folded Oyster, he will let me p…

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Typical wait time for Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41

I am looking at getting a Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 (blue dial), but I know there is typically a wait list. I recently bought a Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT from my local AD, but that is my only transaction with them so far. Does anyone have any recent exp…

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Rolex Availability Indicator

Kinda random thought today:

I've noticed over the last year or so, there seems to be fewer posts in this sub-forum. Additionally, the posts that are in here are more of a technical or style subject, rather than questions asking how to dress, act,…

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Tudor-Rolex NFC chip card , an extra safe guarantee ( until someone cracks it?)

I recently bought a pre-owned Tudor watch and it came with the new NFC Chip guarantee card which , I believe, offers a great level of peace of mind when it come to buy a pre-owned watch.

I don't think they are faking these (yet)

…

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