The ROLEX vs BULLION thread

Discussion in 'Other Investments' started by Water&Food, Aug 4, 2012.

  1. heartastack

    heartastack Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Rolex vs 15kg silver bar... C'mon someone do it!!
     
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    I'd choose a 15kg Ainslie 'Breeze Block' Every time.

    End of story.
     
  3. heartastack

    heartastack Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Was thinking more along these lines ;)

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  4. mmm....shiney!

    mmm....shiney! Administrator Staff Member Silver Stacker

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    Lay buying this as my everyday watch, with my goal to buy an 18k yellow gold watch before I am 60. Probably a roller (hides). Click on the images below to zoom in.

    This is a 14k, 1950's Omega, about $650 AUD delivered from The good 'Ole. The story behind it is worth the price by itself I reckon :lol: (I enjoy a good story and I will actually retell it to everyone until it no longer is fiction).

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    [imgz=http://forums.silverstackers.com/uploads/753_omega_guts.jpg][​IMG][/imgz]

    Source: www.girards.com

    Here is a picture of Miss Sandy Kack the day before her wedding (click on the images to enlarge):

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    This is a photo of one of her bridesmaids (her neighbour actually):

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    And her sister, to her mother's second marriage (most unseemly for the times, but as it was California, people were generally more accepting):

    [imgz=http://forums.silverstackers.com/uploads/753_marilyn-monroe.jpg][​IMG][/imgz]

    And here is a 1950 Nash Ambassador, the vehicle most likely being driven by the unfortunate Cline Edie prior to his misadventure. Of course, Mr Edie's automobile was damaged beyond repair:

    [imgz=http://forums.silverstackers.com/uploads/753_nash-cars-5.jpg][​IMG][/imgz]

    So as can be seen, not only does this watch have an intriguing and well connected past - it also has, what shall we say, a certain panache. Quite well suited to my wrist I hear you say. :D
     
  5. Shaddam IV

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    I nearly gagged when I found out how much a service costs for my Submariner.
     
  6. spannermonkey

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    Like owing a Rolls Royce ;)
    There are much better buys in the Watch world than " Rolex " ;)
    IWC ;)
    Come on Garnet show us some of your collection :)
     
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    I used my Submariner as a working watch. It has been smashed into rocks under water, banged up climbing a microwave repeater tower when I used to work for Telecom, been around the globe dozens of times while I have been working on projects, I doubt many other watches would have stood up to what this watch has been through and it never missed a beat.
     
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    How much? I just paid $850 for a datejust service.
     
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  12. Shaddam IV

    Shaddam IV Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    They must charge more per hour than lawyers.
     
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    WOW...I bet recieving that bill felt like having your date serviced too! :(
     
  14. mmm....shiney!

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    46 had to get his date serviced too after his 87 foot jump into water.
     
  15. Shaddam IV

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    I did a bungie jump in New Zealand a long tome ago off a bridge and as the cord reached maximum extension and my arms were in the river below up to my elbows before the cord snapped back the bracelet of the Submariner opened and it was only because my fingers were splayed so wide that the watch just hung on my hand. As I launched back upwards I managed to close my hand around the bracelet and hang onto it.
     
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    I'll stick with my Casio. Cost $30 and been going strong the past 4 years.

    Problem with Rolex is there's too many fakes. Even though a genuine one would be a good way to transport wealth internationally.
     
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    Haha, no I knew what I was up for before I took it in. That's a pretty standard service charge for a Rolex.
     
  18. jparrie

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    Here's a little tip...if you ever want to buy a brand new watch costing many $$$, wait until you are going overseas and claim the GST back on the Tourist Refund Scheme, I've done that a few times with various goods and saved myself a packet. No, you don't have to be a tourist, it's open to everyone.

    For the life of me I can't figure out why the socialists haven't closed this little loophole for Aussies yet.
     
  19. Guest

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    That's full on, I had no idea it would be that much
     
  20. Byron

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    How long has it been since the last service? Interested in any feedback you have regarding the service you get from Rolex service centre in Sydney.
     

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