Am I weird for liking this?

momentomori · Jan 25, 2021

In the endless quest for the perfect DJ, I've happened upon this piece, which I am seriously considering using as a "summer watch," for it screams beach weather and afternoon cocktails on the BBQ patio.

The seller, M & B, is amazing, and it comes with papers. They are asking $5,995 USD. We will see where negotiating takes us.

What are your thoughts? Too loud? Too gaudy? Or is just simply the perfect amount of vintage charm. Curious to hear your thoughts!

zwjk · Jan 25, 2021

It’s a gorgeous “Buckley” dial and the price is fair considering it has papers and all lume plots are intact. I don’t it’s gaudy or pretentious at all.

I say go for it! 👍

momentomori · Jan 25, 2021

zwjk
It’s a gorgeous “Buckley” dial and the price is fair considering it has papers and all lume plots are intact. I don’t it’s gaudy or pretentious at all.

I say go for it! 👍

Yea, the plots are very nice, which, for whatever reason, seems a bit hard to come by with these Buckley dials.

And yes, I am very much considering this. Thanks for the push forward!

dsio · Jan 25, 2021

Nothing wrong with that, I’m weird for liking the Ikepod Seaslug though so not the best arbiter of normal.

Larry S · Jan 25, 2021

I had one of these as a trial a few years back. I decided not to pull the trigger. Very bling but very nice.

momentomori · Jan 25, 2021

Larry S
I had one of these as a trial a few years back. I decided not to pull the trigger. Very bling but very nice.

Right, I am wavering between the "understated" 16014 and this. Rather opposite, I know. But still, this one just seems a bit more my speed at times.

Larry S · Jan 25, 2021

momentomori
Right, I am wavering between the "understated" 16014 and this. Rather opposite, I know. But still, this one just seems a bit more my speed at times.

Honestly...I could swear it was this watch. The paperwork looks familiar. Bracelet was too tight as well.

Nobel Prize · Jan 25, 2021

It’s definitely a little bit overstated but if you like it.... you like it!

TimeODanaos · Jan 25, 2021

zwjk
It’s a gorgeous “Buckley” dial and the price is fair considering it has papers and all lume plots are intact. I don’t it’s gaudy or pretentious at all.
I say go for it! 👍

+1 Seriously, what's not to like? If I had any beaches or barbecues to head for, I'd be straight in there! 😜 You can have too many "restrained" watches - time to push that boat out, hell yeah!

momentomori · Jan 25, 2021

TimeODanaos
+1 Seriously, what's not to like? If I had any beaches or barbecues to head for, I'd be straight in there! 😜 You can have too many "restrained" watches - time to push that boat out, hell yeah!

Haha! Exactly. "Push the boat out," indeed!! And, I am in the same "boat" as you are...as we all probably are due to the pandemic. I suppose this watch just makes me think brighter days are ahead? Perhaps I am blinded by its presence...wishful thinking? I hope not. I do miss the beach.

momentomori · Jan 25, 2021

Larry S
Honestly...I could swear it was this watch. The paperwork looks familiar. Bracelet was too tight as well.

Wowza! Well, she's sitting in Texas now. Who knows the journey she took to get there?

redpcar · Jan 25, 2021

momentomori
Wowza! Well, she's sitting in Texas now. Who knows the journey she took to get there?

Looks like something you would find in Houston 🙄

Larry S · Jan 26, 2021

momentomori
Wowza! Well, she's sitting in Texas now. Who knows the journey she took to get there?

Bottom line is that if the bracelet had fit, I might have bought it. I could not stop staring at it, so I say go for it.

momentomori · Jan 26, 2021

Larry S
Bottom line is that if the bracelet had fit, I might have bought it. I could not stop staring at it, so I say go for it.

If you don't mind me asking, what is your wrist size? I am like a 6.5''.

Larry S · Jan 26, 2021

momentomori
If you don't mind me asking, what is your wrist size? I am like a 6.5''.

Never mind. The watch I was considering was similar but this aint it. I still say go for it though.

Jones in LA · Jan 26, 2021

One thing for sure: it's a watch you can trade for the last seat on a plane leaving a banana republic that just declared martial law and is shooting foreigners on sight. Seriously.

And it's a great-looking watch which I'd wear in a heartbeat.

momentomori · Jan 26, 2021

Jones in LA
One thing for sure: it's a watch you can trade for the last seat on a plane leaving a banana republic that just declared martial law and is shooting foreigners on sight. Seriously.

And it's a great-looking watch which I'd wear in a heartbeat.

Ha! Yes, it has a pomp to it that is just shy of screaming "LOOK AT ME," one that might actually scream if it were fitted with diamond indices as oppose to Roman numerals.

Thank you for the vote of confidence!

Foo2rama · Jan 26, 2021

If you like want a Bi metal Rolex this is a stunning and affordable option compared to the other Rolex options.

Bucky dials and bi metals are not my thing personally.

momentomori · Jan 26, 2021

Foo2rama
If you like want a Bi metal Rolex this is a stunning and affordable option compared to the other Rolex options.

Bucky dials and bi metals are not my thing personally.

Yes, it is! The price seems too reasonable, almost. Perhaps a lot more folks feel the way you do and have skipped over it. Not that I mind that! Ha!

TimeODanaos · Jan 26, 2021

redpcar
Looks like something you would find in Houston 🙄

Actually, you could wear it round Berkeley to Golden Bears games. 😀

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