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Rolex Submariner Watch Strap Question?

Hi all 👋  I have for the first time purchased a new watch strap for my Submariner 124060. The new Sub has a 21mm lug width as apposed to 20mm for the...
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JW Benson Vintage 9ct Gold Watch 1959

Anyone heard of JW Benson? I have just discovered this vintage 9ct Gold JW Benson 1959 Watch in incredible condition with box and papers made in Londo...
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Rolex Sub 124060 - Rubber Straps

Hi all. Fairly new purchase for me but I’m wondering whether theres specific rubber watch straps for the 124060 that people can recommend in the UK? 🇬...
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commented on Rolex Submariner Watch Strap Question? ·

Can you post a photo of the back of your straps where the spring bar goes? I just posted a pic in this thread with my concern if I use original spring bars, I’ll never be able to get them out again.

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commented on Rolex Submariner Watch Strap Question? ·

The issue on my strap, if I use the original I risk not being able to get them out again as there is no gap in the strap?

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So I guess what I need to find here is quick release spring bars suitable for the Sub 124060 size?

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What model is this? The dial looks amazing

commented on JW Benson Vintage 9ct Gold Watch 1959 ·

It’s in my fathers possession who’s kept it like this for over a decade now. If it ever gets passed down I’ll keep it in the exact same way and also pass the story along to my kids 👌 

commented on JW Benson Vintage 9ct Gold Watch 1959 ·

I wore this earlier. It’s a stretch bracelet so it fits really comfortably. I’m surprised how small the bracelet is though and also the watch face. Super tiny but that seems to be the norm back then.

It’s just some cool history that I was happy to find out about today as it’s my Fathers 60th Birthday today and we brought him an Omega Seamaster 300, his first luxury watch.

I like the idea of these companies offering watches like this for long service too. 25 years service today in one company would be an amazing achievement.

I wonder what watches would be used today for these kinds of gifts? Rolex maybe?

commented on MVMT: The Documentary - Have You Watched It? ·

Interesting. I got sent 2 movement watches and 2 sets of sunglasses from them in 2019 during my time racing sports cars.

I thought they were a cool brand but I never thought of them as a luxury watch makers.

I think this is the fault of how influencers have reacted and the content they have produced. They’ve blown this way out of proportion.

MVMT are just designing cool looking watches for cheap quality. They sell some and thats great. If they market them well, and the consumers are happy then cool. Whats the problem?

I’ll tell you,

The problem is the influencers hyping products into something they’re not. Influencers are very well versed today. 
 

Take the bigger brands scarcity for example. Rolex, AP all being sold for ridiculous prices, far more than what they’re actually worth.

You have Youtubers blaming Grey dealers for watch scarcity, yet the problem is, the youtubers are creating the craze, the hype and then they’re scratching their heads wondering what watches are out of stock and at ridiculous grey market prices.

SWATCH Moonwatch. Same story. A plastic quartz watch selling for £10k on eBay.