Jetpants 40 Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) I've had my eye on this release for while, but after trying on, decided it wasn't for me. I've been wearing a much bigger turtle (the LE Grurtle) pretty much daily, for years. Despite this being so pretty, and with it's obvious heritage, it just didn't sit well on the wrist for me. Shortly after trying it on, it disappeared from the local AD. When another local AD put one in the window recently, I popped in to try it 'one last time'. It was either 2kish on this or $700ish on a rep... The AD told me there were only five in the country. Given that Aussie RRP is comparable to the rest of the world pricing (for once), I bought it on the spot. I still didn’t love it, but hey, it's a sought after LE and very well finished. I wore it for my first full day yesterday, and NOW I love it. This thing sings. wears perfectly with work gear, matches my almost entirely navy wardrobe and perhaps best of all, catches eyes - both my own and everyone else’s. The many shiny details and edges on dial, bezel, and case catch the light as it moves, and glistens. Best of all, the two Rolex people around me have both given it me the 'sly look' - you know - trying not to be seen figuring out what it is without straight out asking. The eye catching edges and better than prospex build qual give this a luxury vibe from across the room (or at arm’s length). Now I love it. Couple of quick shots: No trickery in these shots, it’s cobalt in the light, near to black in the shade This guy has the best breakdown on this range being lux If you get a chance to pick up in this range, do it. They're comparable finishing to GS. Edited October 9, 2020 by Jetpants img code 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,741 Posted October 9, 2020 Absolute beauty, enjoy my friend 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BravoDelta 22,447 Posted October 9, 2020 Congratulations it's beautiful...can't wait for some more pics 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flinnt 2,009 Posted October 9, 2020 A definite classic. Even if most people haven’t realised it yet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,500 Posted October 9, 2020 No idea what it is, and can't see any pics. in UK, for some reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollieWobbles 236 Posted October 9, 2020 Can't see them here either, the Emerald Isle that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edeeot 159 Posted October 9, 2020 I can't see the pictures either....I wait with anticipation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferax 801 Posted October 9, 2020 Ohhhh, what a lovely seiko! It surely is a eyecatcher! Nice purchase! Please show us some wristies with this beauty. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jetpants 40 Posted October 9, 2020 8 hours ago, FudgyDocker said: No idea what it is, and can't see any pics. in UK, for some reason. 3 hours ago, CollieWobbles said: Can't see them here either, the Emerald Isle that is. 3 hours ago, Edeeot said: I can't see the pictures either....I wait with anticipation. That's weird, I can't see them on mobile, but can on PC. They're self-hosted, and I've tried with codes and without. Both show on PC but not on mobile. will investigate some more (because, frankly, you're missing out on seeing my watch ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,285 Posted October 9, 2020 I can see them in the UK on iPhone and they're tremendous! I'm very jealous, congrats. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jetpants 40 Posted October 9, 2020 10 hours ago, Flinnt said: A definite classic. Even if most people haven’t realised it yet. Those who know, already know 5 minutes ago, TheGingerFerret said: I can see them in the UK on iPhone and they're tremendous! I'm very jealous, congrats. My mission here is complete then Regarding the pics: I've just created a post in the testing forum using these different methods: direct post, [/img], and via the upload image/clickpix insert. They all show on pc, but they all don't show on mobile (android). Weird. I'm at a loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,500 Posted October 9, 2020 Yeah, I can see them on my phone in tapa (and I didn't have to buy a Crapple phone to do it), but not on my laptop! Sent from my SM-F916B using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edeeot 159 Posted October 9, 2020 I'm on PC and don't see them, sorry... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,233 Posted October 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Edeeot said: I'm on PC and don't see them, sorry... + 1 Must be the Emperor's New Watch viewable only via PC. I can see the pics on my mobile phone. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jetpants 40 Posted October 9, 2020 Thanks fort the feedback all, trying the Postimages method, though it really shouldn't matter, it's just a host: worked, it's an ssl issue 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edeeot 159 Posted October 10, 2020 1 hour ago, RussP said: + 1 Must be the Emperor's New Watch viewable only via PC. I can see the pics on my mobile phone. Maybe I have to get nekkid to see it, hold my ale, and let me take off my cloths... 45 minutes ago, Jetpants said: Thanks fort the feedback all, trying the Postimages method, though it really shouldn't matter, it's just a host: worked, it's an ssl issue Ok I can see it now, pictures look great!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,500 Posted October 10, 2020 Looks fantastic, and I know it's a limited edition re-issue, but you'd think they stick a high beat movement in for £1200! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollieWobbles 236 Posted October 10, 2020 It is nice though, congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jetpants 40 Posted October 11, 2020 20 hours ago, FudgyDocker said: Looks fantastic, and I know it's a limited edition re-issue, but you'd think they stick a high beat movement in for £1200! Exactly what I thought when I saw it in the flesh. But at least it has that 25 year service schedule. 16 hours ago, CollieWobbles said: It is nice though, congrats Thanks mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
