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Old 18 November 2015, 02:54 AM   #1
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Kermit, The Hulk or 007

I've been hunting for a good condition Kermit (50th anniversary Submariners); however I am also liking the ceramic bezel of the new Submariner

Given that I can only have one watch, do you think I should go for Kermit, The Hulk or The 007 Blackie ?
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Old 18 November 2015, 02:55 AM   #2
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114060. it is that simple.
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Old 18 November 2015, 02:57 AM   #3
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114060. it is that simple.
I don't think that is one of his options.

OP - Go Hulk.
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Old 18 November 2015, 02:58 AM   #4
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I don't think that is one of his options.

OP - Go Hulk.
007 never wore a sub date.
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Old 18 November 2015, 03:08 AM   #5
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007 never wore a sub date.
I guess I am assuming he was talking about the new Omega James Bond watch when he referred to the 007 Blackie.
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Old 18 November 2015, 03:13 AM   #6
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Given that I can only have one watch, do you think I should go for Kermit, The Hulk or The 007 Blackie ?
Even with just one watch, I'd still pick Hulk over the other two.
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Old 18 November 2015, 03:19 AM   #7
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007 never wore a sub date.
Timothy Dalton apparently wore a 16610, although I've also read it could have been a 16800 or 168000.

I seem to recall someone on here spotting Roger Moore wearing a 1680 in The Man with the Golden Gun. Either way I guess we could do with some clarification on what the 007 watch choice is.
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Old 18 November 2015, 03:22 AM   #8
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...do you think I should go for Kermit, The Hulk or The 007 Blackie ?
Yes.
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Old 18 November 2015, 03:53 AM   #9
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Timothy Dalton apparently wore a 16610, although I've also read it could have been a 16800 or 168000.

I seem to recall someone on here spotting Roger Moore wearing a 1680 in The Man with the Golden Gun. Either way I guess we could do with some clarification on what the 007 watch choice is.
i knew this was coming.

i meant the real bond, sean.
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Old 18 November 2015, 03:57 AM   #10
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i knew this was coming.

i meant the real bond, sean.
Ah,ok
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Old 18 November 2015, 04:36 AM   #11
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Old 18 November 2015, 04:44 AM   #12
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What is a 007 Blackie?
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Old 18 November 2015, 04:46 AM   #13
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I don't like the taper of the lugs on the new Subs. I'd go with the 50th anniversary... Depending on the premium for that model, maybe go for a new SD... The lug taper is a little tighter and looks less "chunky" IMO
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Old 18 November 2015, 04:57 AM   #14
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Old 18 November 2015, 05:11 AM   #15
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Hulk. No ifs ands or buts.
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Old 18 November 2015, 05:13 AM   #16
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For me, LVc for the dial and glidelock. YMMV.
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Old 18 November 2015, 05:19 AM   #17
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Not sure what the 007 Blackie is so my vote is Hulk.

If you meant 114060 then that for a 1 watch collection.
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Old 18 November 2015, 05:20 AM   #18
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Hulk for that awesome dial and bezel.
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Old 18 November 2015, 05:25 AM   #19
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I've been hunting for a good condition Kermit (50th anniversary Submariners)
I believe that trusted seller DavidSW had/has some 50th anniversary Subs in inventory in new condition........
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Old 18 November 2015, 05:27 AM   #20
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Submariner...14060M!

No date simplicity...and closer to the classic Subs worn by Sean Connery and Roger Moore then other options.

Or, my favorite of the current production Rolex dive watches: the SeaDweller 4000C. Classic lines and contemporary features. Simply smashing...
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i knew this was coming.

i meant the real bond, sean.

Put down the Broccoli and get a Hulk.
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Old 18 November 2015, 05:37 AM   #22
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Sometimes I feel like I want to flip this guy



for a lvc. But I know I'm going to regret it. Don't really have room for both so I'll love the one I'm with.

I think for a minty sublv, maybe it's not too far off from an lvc pricewise. So maybe go with the lvc for the sunburst dial and enhanced bracelet.
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Old 18 November 2015, 05:40 AM   #23
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What is a 007 Blackie?
No one knows.
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The ceramic LV would be my choice. I remain skeptical of the piece as a one and only but definitely think it is one of the best additions someone can make to an existing collection.
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Old 18 November 2015, 05:53 AM   #26
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Another thing to add, I invested in a 16610ln insert. Though I rarely ever swap it out, I have the option to make it all black.

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Old 18 November 2015, 05:55 AM   #27
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Old 18 November 2015, 06:01 AM   #28
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Old 18 November 2015, 06:40 AM   #29
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Kermit is best of all worlds. In a few more years, you'll be real glad you bought this one.
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Old 18 November 2015, 06:46 AM   #30
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Out of the choice given the Hulk!
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