Some watch shots

[BleachedAnusDawg]

New watch. Picked up this DWH-5600 G Shock on clearance at Fred Meyer for $180. Could not pass it up as a replacement for my DW-5600 that randomly had condensation in it one time recently, and also had the lcd display go blank for a few seconds a week prior to that.
Solar, tracks a bunch of different fitness markers including @YellowSnow'S favorite VO2 max, sleep rhythm, etc and syncs it all up to the phone to log the data, etc.

 

[YellowSnow]

New watch. Picked up this DWH-5600 G Shock on clearance at Fred Meyer for $180. Could not pass it up as a replacement for my DW-5600 that randomly had condensation in it one time recently, and also had the lcd display go blank for a few seconds a week prior to that.
Solar, tracks a bunch of different fitness markers including @YellowSnow'S favorite VO2 max, sleep rhythm, etc and syncs it all up to the phone to log the data, etc.

How accurate is the HR monitor you think?
I need something for the MT bike and I hate Apple watches.

 

[BleachedAnusDawg]

New watch. Picked up this DWH-5600 G Shock on clearance at Fred Meyer for $180. Could not pass it up as a replacement for my DW-5600 that randomly had condensation in it one time recently, and also had the lcd display go blank for a few seconds a week prior to that.
Solar, tracks a bunch of different fitness markers including @YellowSnow'S favorite VO2 max, sleep rhythm, etc and syncs it all up to the phone to log the data, etc.

How accurate is the HR monitor you think?
I need something for the MT bike and I hate Apple watches.

I haven't paid close enough attention to that function, yet, to really say definitively. I used it for one run and, from what I've seen on gym equipment, it seemed like the HR range was pretty accurate. The resting rate is pretty spot on, for sure. You can also set up alarms based on your desired HR range, etc so you know if you're outside your preferred range.
An Apple Watch definitely is not going to be durable for mountain biking. One spill or drop and that thing is probably toast.

 

[YellowSnow]

New watch. Picked up this DWH-5600 G Shock on clearance at Fred Meyer for $180. Could not pass it up as a replacement for my DW-5600 that randomly had condensation in it one time recently, and also had the lcd display go blank for a few seconds a week prior to that.
Solar, tracks a bunch of different fitness markers including @YellowSnow'S favorite VO2 max, sleep rhythm, etc and syncs it all up to the phone to log the data, etc.

How accurate is the HR monitor you think?
I need something for the MT bike and I hate Apple watches.

I haven't paid close enough attention to that function, yet, to really say definitively. I used it for one run and, from what I've seen on gym equipment, it seemed like the HR range was pretty accurate. The resting rate is pretty spot on, for sure. You can also set up alarms based on your desired HR range, etc so you know if you're outside your preferred range.
An Apple Watch definitely is not going to be durable for mountain biking. One spill or drop and that thing is probably toast.

I'll never buy an Apple Watch EVER. But this seems like a good mt biking, skiing, yard work solution.
My current ski watch is my Omega which is a bit much.

 

[BleachedAnusDawg]

Also, there are probably other fitness watches that do the same as this, maybe more, and maybe for a little cheaper. But they aren't going to be as cool looking and won't be a G Shock.

 

[CFetters_Nacho_Lover]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1920582219359191238

 

[BleachedAnusDawg]

3 or 4 years late to the party, but I finally picked up a Moonswatch (Mission On Earth variant, which is supposed to be a play on the northern lights). Swatch makes it a pain in the ass to actually buy these as they're almost exclusively limited to Swatch stores and the nearest to the Seattle area is Vancouver, BC. Some color for the summer and the fake aventurine dial actually has some sparkle under light and does a decent job of looking like a starry night. I put an aftermarket strap on it as the factory velcro piece is awful.

 

[CFetters_Nacho_Lover]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1986287697044914518

This might be my only contribution to this thread but I think it’s a good one.

 

[YellowSnow]

3 or 4 years late to the party, but I finally picked up a Moonswatch (Mission On Earth variant, which is supposed to be a play on the northern lights). Swatch makes it a pain in the ass to actually buy these as they're almost exclusively limited to Swatch stores and the nearest to the Seattle area is Vancouver, BC. Some color for the summer and the fake aventurine dial actually has some sparkle under light and does a decent job of looking like a starry night. I put an aftermarket strap on it as the factory velcro piece is awful.

Love it. I need to procure one of these. I like the Blancpain one.

 

[BleachedAnusDawg]

3 or 4 years late to the party, but I finally picked up a Moonswatch (Mission On Earth variant, which is supposed to be a play on the northern lights). Swatch makes it a pain in the ass to actually buy these as they're almost exclusively limited to Swatch stores and the nearest to the Seattle area is Vancouver, BC. Some color for the summer and the fake aventurine dial actually has some sparkle under light and does a decent job of looking like a starry night. I put an aftermarket strap on it as the factory velcro piece is awful.

Love it. I need to procure one of these. I like the Blancpain one.

Yes, those are cool. I came very close to calling an audible while talking my brother through which one I wanted, but I didn't have a chronograph (not that this one is really intended to be a durable timing tool) and the MoonSwatch was an itch waiting to be scratched so I stuck to my guns.

 

[BleachedAnusDawg]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1986287697044914518

This might be my only contribution to this thread but I think it’s a good one.

Here's an article which goes further in-depth on this watch.

In-Depth: The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Professional

 

[YellowSnow]

Only 13,800 quid to pick up a used 16760 Coke Yella watch.

 

[PurpleThrobber]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1991178025992683774

 

[BleachedAnusDawg]

Only 13,800 quid to pick up a used 16760 Coke Yella watch.

It's a cool watch, but there is so much more interesting stuff you can buy with $18k. I get the Rolex love, and the GMT is an icon, but they've become too much of a flex watch at this point.

 

[PurpleBaze]

Only 13,800 quid to pick up a used 16760 Coke Yella watch.

It's a cool watch, but there is so much more interesting stuff you can buy with $18k. I get the Rolex love, and the GMT is an icon, but they've become too much of a flex watch at this point.

If I like my flex, can I keep my flex?

 

[BleachedAnusDawg]

Only 13,800 quid to pick up a used 16760 Coke Yella watch.

It's a cool watch, but there is so much more interesting stuff you can buy with $18k. I get the Rolex love, and the GMT is an icon, but they've become too much of a flex watch at this point.

If I like my flex, can I keep my flex?

Yeah, I totally understand why people want to own a Rolex. They are the king of watches. If money were no object I would give owning one more of a thought. I would probably still rather have 3 - 4 really nice watches versus spending huge money on an old Rolex, though.
Luxury goods have somewhat been ruined by the dipshits on social media.

 

[YellowSnow]

Only 13,800 quid to pick up a used 16760 Coke Yella watch.

It's a cool watch, but there is so much more interesting stuff you can buy with $18k. I get the Rolex love, and the GMT is an icon, but they've become too much of a flex watch at this point.

For the record, mine is a hand me down that was bought for $2500 (MSRP back in 1986) and is family heirloom. I'll never be spending $18,000 for a watch ever. At some point, I'll invest in a Tudor or Omega diver in the $4K to $6K range and that'll be good enough for me.
That said what makes a watch "cool" or "interesting" is highly subjective. @Swaye once told me the Mt Rushmore of tool watches is the GMT, Submariner, Daytona, and Omega Speedmaster and I tend to agree. While you see a lot douchey, crypto type bros flexing new Subs, Daytona, or GMT, you don't see as many people rocking vintage models which I think gives it some cache.

 

[BleachedAnusDawg]

Only 13,800 quid to pick up a used 16760 Coke Yella watch.

It's a cool watch, but there is so much more interesting stuff you can buy with $18k. I get the Rolex love, and the GMT is an icon, but they've become too much of a flex watch at this point.

For the record, mine is a hand me down that was bought for $2500 (MSRP back in 1986) and is family heirloom. I'll never be spending $18,000 for a watch ever. At some point, I'll invest in a Tudor or Omega diver in the $4K to $6K range and that'll be good enough for me.
That said what makes a watch "cool" or "interesting" is highly subjective. @Swaye once told me the Mt Rushmore of tool watches is the GMT, Submariner, Daytona, and Omega Speedmaster and I tend to agree. While you see a lot douchey, crypto type bros flexing new Subs, Daytona, or GMT, you don't see as many people rocking vintage models which I think gives it some cache.

Yes, I totally agree and I know yours is an heirloom. I personally prefer the Coke to the Pepsi, too, and there's only one way to get a Coke GMT anymore.

 

[RoadTrip]

Only 13,800 quid to pick up a used 16760 Coke Yella watch.

It's a cool watch, but there is so much more interesting stuff you can buy with $18k. I get the Rolex love, and the GMT is an icon, but they've become too much of a flex watch at this point.

Is It true the Rolex market has taken a hit because the Chinese have perfected clones? As I understand it, most of the watch is manufactured there from a component perspective and the necessary amount of assembly is done in Switzerland to call it a Swiss watch?

 

[BleachedAnusDawg]

Only 13,800 quid to pick up a used 16760 Coke Yella watch.

It's a cool watch, but there is so much more interesting stuff you can buy with $18k. I get the Rolex love, and the GMT is an icon, but they've become too much of a flex watch at this point.

Is It true the Rolex market has taken a hit because the Chinese have perfected clones? As I understand it, most of the watch is manufactured there from a component perspective and the necessary amount of assembly is done in Switzerland to call it a Swiss watch?

Nothing I've seen indicates that the super clones have impact Rolex' market share. People who can and want to afford a Rolex buy the real thing and Rolex wait-lists for most models are still a thing. Not as bad as two or three years ago, though.
It is true, though, that many of the luxury brands - which is rumored to include Rolex - have been caught taking advantage of the "Swiss made" rule which allows up-to 40% of the components to be imported for final assembly in Switzerland.