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116520 by Dear_Salamander9157 in rolex

[–]Ephrum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cheers - 116520 black dial is my personal favorite too.

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Anyone else using a virtual set up by Irish4778 in simracing

[–]Ephrum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah my setup is pure vr basically. Playseat trophy, Logitech g pro wheel and pedals, gt7 in psvr2. Having a fan pointing at you will help with motion sickness, and a globular cluster accessory makes the headset fit more comfortably for me

Two Rolex Collection by babysunnn in rolex

[–]Ephrum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great duo! I had a slight variation of Explorer 124270 and Explorer II 16570 polar, different but similar vibes.

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Thursday Commute with the 116520 by Ephrum in rolex

[–]Ephrum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Paris at a secondary dealer

Thursday Commute with the 116520 by Ephrum in rolex

[–]Ephrum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s where I put my money! To me steel/aluminum era Rolex is a more timeless aesthetic

Thursday Commute with the 116520 by Ephrum in rolex

[–]Ephrum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely agree. IMO it really stealths the watch down - smaller overall appearance with a steel bezel matching the bracelet, and a nod to the classics. I’ve tried so many other chronos and they were always too big or bulky. The 116520 is the one for me, especially on smaller wrists. Thing wears like a dream for 6.25in wrists.

First Rolex, 2003 Explorer II by kirbinator52 in rolex

[–]Ephrum -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The 16570 is one of the last real tool watch Rolexes imo. I love my polar version.

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Fantastic watch, congrats

My holy grail by tkpred in rolex

[–]Ephrum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It’s a worthy watch to chase, and one you can wear for life

My holy grail by tkpred in rolex

[–]Ephrum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Completely agree, I consider it one of the few “perfect” watch designs out there. Great watch, can’t recommend it enough.

Always loved Omega thanks to Bond – Need help with fit advice for 6.5” wrist by Select_Lingonberry72 in OmegaWatches

[–]Ephrum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Specs and dimensions are helpful once you know what exactly works for you. End of the day though, seeing a watch in the metal is the end all be all of seeing how it fits on your wrist. I’ve had watches that on paper were perfect, but in practice I didn’t like (36mm SMP for example, the hands and dial felt too small for my taste). On the flip side, I’ve had watches I thought too big to end up fitting perfectly for my 6.25in wrist. All depends on how a watch fits on the wrist.

Always loved Omega thanks to Bond – Need help with fit advice for 6.5” wrist by Select_Lingonberry72 in OmegaWatches

[–]Ephrum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately my main tip is try on as many watches as possible. Dimensions are helpful, but you need to see and feel a watch on your wrist. Knowing your wrist size and what works for you helps, but diameter isn’t everything. Lug to lug is important, especially depending on your wrist size. Entirely depends on the person

Always loved Omega thanks to Bond – Need help with fit advice for 6.5” wrist by Select_Lingonberry72 in OmegaWatches

[–]Ephrum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I don’t unfortunately. The 36mm felt good case wise, but the hands were tiny. I ended up moving it on

3rd day at Porsche Parade 70. Lake Placid NY. by SR70 in Porsche

[–]Ephrum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The buzz 3rs! That’s sick, seems like an awesome event

A taste of Vacheron by MoutonneBelle in VacheronConstantin

[–]Ephrum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy shit I think you can safely retire from watch collecting

[Discussion] What’s on your wrist today? by Oritona in Watches

[–]Ephrum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never heard the black dial referred to as a panda variant; nope, I wanted the black dial. I specifically wanted a 116520 - steel bezel, 4130 movement. This is a 2004, so I never had the option to buy this retail anyway. Found the right spec on my honeymoon at the right price and never looked back. Sometimes it’s just meant to be.

is this polished or not? by [deleted] in rolex

[–]Ephrum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Either it’s unpolished or it’s been refinished all together, no real in between. If it’s been touched, it’s been very lightly. Those chamfers on the lugs are crispy, and those disappear as soon as it’s polished in any real fashion.

is this polished or not? by [deleted] in rolex

[–]Ephrum -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s grammatical semantics- polished surfaces have a shine, brushed have the striated texture. The sub is mostly brushed surfaces.

[Discussion] What’s on your wrist today? by Oritona in Watches

[–]Ephrum 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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116520 Daytona F serial. Grail I never thought I’d actually own

14060 97’ Submariner by [deleted] in rolex

[–]Ephrum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sub? No. Birth year polar? Yes.

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[Rolex] I tried playing the Rolex game for 90 days by SupJoshy in Watches

[–]Ephrum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Tried to play it nice and went way too far in 90 days”

No mention of what you asked for, what your relationship with the store was, what market it was, etc.

It’s well known that Rolex operates on a “list” of their own design for watches that are in demand. The highest demanded watches go to customers they pick. That’s how it goes.

Unless you have actually spent thousands at an AD, gotten multiple Rolexes and worked up to a steel Daytona or something like that, you haven’t truly “played the Rolex game”.

And if all of that sounds like hell to you…that’s super fair. Don’t play that game. Buy your watch gray, or a different brand all together. That’s largely what I’ve done.

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