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Originally Posted by SLO-BOB
After giving it some thought - while Mr Odet's review may give me pause when it comes to purchasing a brand new Explorer at retail, I'm not as concerned as regards the watches I'm considering. Also, I tend to take one piece of "interpinion" with a grain of salt. I find threads like this to be most helpful in providing tools and insights to research the topic more thoroughly and make an informed decision. That said, I still like the Airking - even if it is a 90 year old's 924. 
Here's another one I'm considering. Opinions invited and welcome. |
Bob,
Said it before, and will say it again. What is important is what is important to YOU. There are people on this forum, (and around the world) who feel that the clock in their cell phone is more than enough, then there are probably one or two guys on the forum wearing a Patek on their arms that costs almost enough to buy a house.
No one else's opinion matters in this, its the feeling that you get when you look at a watch, put it on your arm or glance at it in everyday life. You could get this feeling with a Timex or Rolex, its just whats right for you. When you get the chance, go to a good watch store and try several on. See how they look, feel and how you like them. Then you can go online and find your best deal. In the end your best deal might even be back in the local store, but its worth looking at all options with a purchase like this.
Years ago I had various brands of watches and they all for the most part did their job, telling me the time. For me the Rolex is a work of art first and second a bit of a sign that I have made it to a certain level in life. Always told myself that when I "made it" I would treat myself to a Rolex as a reward. Now I have more Rolex's than most sane people should have and from time to time pick up another brand if it suits my fancy.
For me its always been a Rolex and my first GMT Master is locked in the hotel safe in my room 10 feet from me as I type this post. Purchased in the PX way back in the 1970's, its been a faithful friend for almost 35 years, and shows no signs of giving up the ghost. I have a couple of other watches with me on this trip but always return to the old favourite. It just "feels right" when on my arm and in the end thats what why its the one that I wear the most.
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Originally Posted by Danny_Ocean
It is a fact that Rolex sold watches in military PX's throughout the 60's & 70's.
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Military PX's still sell Rolex's and parts. The replacement band on my steel and gold GMT Master came from the Berlin Germany PX in 1989. Cost me almost as much as the watch did ($220 vs $275) but was well worth it.