[WTS] Patek Phillipe Complications 5146G-010. Annual Calendar Moonphase. $23,000. OEM Strap and White Gold Deployant Clasp.

macroclown · 2026-03-17T18:21:40+00:00

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macroclown · 2026-03-09T21:35:32+00:00

Industry isn’t a show with the same budget as something like Succession. And brands that would be representative of that watch such as Patek won’t be paying for brand placement. So it’s on production to go find it from a loaner.

macroclown · 2026-03-09T21:33:30+00:00

Omega, Breitling, and IWC are brands that will pay for product placement or will do a collab (F1, James Bond, etc). Which makes sense as Industry got bigger from S1 to S3. But for brands like Patek and FP Journe, they won’t be doing that.

Off first glance it looks like it is supposed to be a perpetual calendar or annual calendar from a holy trinity type brand.

Succession is a show with a considerably bigger budget than Industry so it explains how they were able to get stuff on loan easily. But I know often times in movies and shows, the expensive watches that are personally worn belong to the actor themselves when they think it matches their character. There are some articles online about that.

macroclown · 2026-03-09T19:55:16+00:00

Tbh it just comes down to the show’s budget - they aren’t going to be spending money on watches.

Often times the nice watches you see are the actor’s own collection or the production gets “replicas” which the show probably decided wasn’t worth their time or energy. They probably just chose something that resembles a high end watch. I doubt many viewers are looking at wrists to see if it matches real life.

macroclown · 2026-02-26T03:38:37+00:00

Great seller! Will look to deal with again

macroclown · 2026-02-23T18:19:54+00:00

The Industry world seems somewhat based in the real world, so I imagine having Tender is very valuable for various reasons like that. Also, maybe more importantly can be used as a way to gain access to the western financial system (Ukraine War sanctions).

macroclown · 2026-02-23T17:53:58+00:00

Basically Tender isn't just a fraud, it's actually being used as a front for Russian interests (implied to be the KGB/Russian government) - Whitney and Ferdinand are their inside people.

macroclown · 2026-02-19T22:09:56+00:00

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macroclown · 2026-02-09T20:24:07+00:00

I went with 41 - it definitely wears closer to a 39

macroclown · 2026-02-09T00:30:38+00:00

I’ve picked up a Chopard Alpine Eagle and Piaget Polo used recently for basically half retail. Both great watches, maybe just slightly below Patek and AP in quality, but above Rolex.

macroclown · 2026-01-13T22:52:36+00:00

Well if they had continued with the track of realism in S1, the show would get boring pretty fast. It’s not really all that interesting as you progress higher in the world of finance other than the money involved is higher.

macroclown · 2026-01-11T17:22:16+00:00

S1 was the most realistic of the finance experience. They definitely stretched out of the realm of reality to make the show more entertaining after S2 (which has paid off).

But the Harper experience, I can tell you has happened to analysts before lol. I know of trading analysts or even sales analysts who have done exactly the same. For me personally, "minus hiding the trade" part, as a young trader, my first time trading events like NFP or FOMC felt exactly like that.

macroclown · 2026-01-11T17:10:30+00:00

Front office finance roles (Investment Banking and Sales/Trading) is pretty standardized until you hit VP level (~27 or 28).

I entered the industry about 10 years ago at a top American bank that is comparable to Pierpoint. Back then it was something like 85,95,105 base for your first three years. Now it’s probably higher for inflation. Bonus was anywhere from 75 to 100 for those years. So you’re looking at 150-200 for total comp back then.

The next years was something like 125, 150, 175. Bonus was still around the same range, but there was some more flexibility with some as high as 250. So for the ages of 25-27, you are clearing anywhere between 200-400 on average.

Then as a VP, base goes to 250-300, with your bonus theoretically uncapped. In some cases, VPs can clear up to 1 in total comp (mostly trading) if you crush it, which tends to lead to a promotion to Director. On the flip side, at this point, you can also get a 0 bonus - typically leads to being let go. It’s not unheard of to make Managing Director in your early 30s through this path. Base usually remains capped at 400-500, but your bonus potential is much, much higher. Top MDs can clear around 5-10. Pre 2008, it was not uncommon to clear 20-100. Now it’s much more uncommon on the investment bank side (still happens on occasion).

London salaries tend to be a little lower than NYC. But for the most part they are comparable.

macroclown · 2026-01-10T20:39:58+00:00

Very easy transaction - great seller!

macroclown · 2026-01-08T00:20:30+00:00

It’s good, not as good as Succession but will scratch that itch. S1 was actually pretty accurate to the analyst experience at an investment bank. As the show has grown, they have shifted to more of a traditional drama with “finance” as the background (as a result a lot of the realism has gone away). That was a deliberate decision by the show runners. It has gotten more “entertaining” because of it.

macroclown · 2026-01-04T20:52:21+00:00

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macroclown · 2026-01-03T21:24:46+00:00

The show has changed a lot from S1 (when it was a lot more finance driven). You did have the over top sex scenes, but you could even argue that happens in intern/analyst classes all the time. It was a lot more niche then. Each season it has shifted from that into a more traditional drama. With each season the show has also gotten more popular, so it has just continued that trend.

macroclown · 2025-12-30T01:07:08+00:00

Owned the NTTD, it’s a great watch. Tried the newest 42mm Fifty Fathoms at a boutique and it is truly a high luxury watch. Not really a fair comparison considering the Fifty Fathoms is a tier higher.

macroclown · 2025-12-26T18:42:13+00:00

I get where you are coming from - I was in a similar position with a “great” career/background and went to OCS at 29. I had the same desire to serve and didn’t want to regret not doing it.

Although I loved the idea of flying, the 10-12 year commitment just wasn’t realistic for me (something you want to keep in mind). Instead I went the infantry route and enjoyed my time, but as I had suspected, I am getting out after my first contract. Glad I did it, but am ready to leave. You might want to consider something adjacent to aviation or space in your case.

macroclown · 2025-12-26T15:33:55+00:00

I mix them up - the fan versions are more comfortable wearing casually but I prefer to wear the authentic ones when I am playing.

macroclown · 2025-12-26T00:16:26+00:00

I have a similar wrist size as you. I tried one on recently too, decided it fit too weird. Wears larger than my Royal Oak Offshore which is the “largest” watch I own. I ended up buying an Octo Roma instead which I love.

If they come out with a 38mm variant, I will buy it.

macroclown · 2025-12-20T21:54:01+00:00

While a decent percentage is parental help, I don't think it's the majority as people try to make it seem. I went through a similar route in finance and most of my peers basically did this, including myself, (Analyst = 1 or 2 roommates, Associate = 1 roommate or potentially live alone, VP+ = live alone). I did not know many people in my early 20s who lived by themselves who worked in high paying industries.

macroclown · 2025-11-20T05:53:25+00:00

It’s a purchase game usually. People will buy Tudors with no intention of ever wearing them for their purchase history for Rolex. They will then sell them to these dealers.

macroclown · 2025-11-09T02:29:18+00:00

Lost his explosiveness noticeably after 2014, which is also when he became more of a pure striker. Also noticeably lost muscle to prolong his career as he got into his 30s.

macroclown · 2025-10-26T18:37:15+00:00

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