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I just recently realized that my watch is similar to those worn by U.S. Presidents. Well, similar in the sense that they both tell time, and that’s where the similarities end! If my watch were in a room with the timepieces of U.S. Presidents, it would probably need a security clearance to even glance at them!

Now that we’ve established that my watch is practically a national treasure (in an alternate universe), let’s step into a world where luxury isn’t just experienced but is meticulously crafted, painstakingly perfected, and elegantly displayed on the wrists of the most powerful leaders of the free world.

Joe Biden: A Symphony of Elegance

Our journey begins with President Joe Biden, who makes a statement with the Rolex Datejust 41mm 126200 (just like my statement when I wear my $20 digital watch - "I'm broke"). This piece, with a hypnotic blue dial and a jubilee bracelet, valued at approximately $13,000, is a silent testament to power, grace, and authority. The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch and first-generation Omega Seamaster 300M Mid-Size echo a similar melody of elegance. And who could overlook the classic Seiko 7T32-6M90 and the modern Apple Watch, a harmonious blend of the past and present (unlike my watch, which is just... present).

• Rolex Datejust 41mm 126200:

  • Blue dial and jubilee bracelet
  • Market price: ~$13,000

• Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 311.30.42.30.01.006:

  • Black face with small seconds, 30-minute, and 12-hour dials
  • Market price: ~$6,300

• Omega Seamaster 300M Mid-Size 2561.80:

  • Traditional case with a unique wave pattern dial
  • Market price: ~$3,000

• Seiko 7T32-6M90:

  • A classic piece featuring a mixed silver and gold bracelet and case
  • Price: It’s a relic from the 90s, priceless (or at least that’s what Biden might say)

• Apple Watch:

  • A nod to the modern era and technology
  • Price: Varies, but surely it pings Biden with presidential alerts!

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Donald Trump: The Golden Era

The 45th President, Donald Trump, leans towards the golden allure (golden hair, golden towers, golden... watches?). With pieces like the rose gold Vacheron Constantin and the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3738, each tick probably sounds like a cash register ringing (cha-ching!).

• Vacheron Constantin Historiques Ultra-Fine 1968:

  • Classic rose gold elegance with a silver dial
  • Market price: ~$18,850

• Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 3738:

  • Unique case shape, a blend of circle and square, symbolizing harmony
  • Market price: ~$16,000

• Rolex Day-Date 18038:

  • Yellow gold with a champagne dial and presidential bracelet
  • Market price: ~$15,000

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Barack Obama: Elegance Personified

Barack Obama’s tenure boasted the Jorg Gray 6500 Chronograph, a token from the Secret Service, and the refined Rolex Cellini 50509 in white gold. Each a mix of sentiment and sophistication (like a fine wine paired with a Big Mac - don’t knock it till you’ve tried it).

• Jorg Gray 6500 Chronograph:

  • Featuring the Secret Service seal, a token of loyalty and duty
  • Market price: ~$390

• Rolex Cellini 50509:

  • 39mm white gold, simple yet elegant
  • Market price: ~$12,000

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The Simplicity of George W. Bush

George W. Bush, with his Timex Easy Reader, manifests that power and simplicity can indeed walk hand in hand (or wrist in wrist, in this case).

• Timex Easy Reader:

  • Gold-colored case with a black alligator leather strap
  • Market price: ~$40 (affordability for the win!)

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Bill Clinton: The Fusion of Elegance and Robustness

Clinton’s wrist, often adorned with timepieces like the A. Lange & Söhne and the rugged yet elegant Jaeger-LeCoultre, symbolizes a mix of robustness and luxury (because why choose when you can have both?).

• A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange "Pour le Merite" 260.028:

  • Manual-wind watch with 40.5mm 18k white gold case
  • Market price: ~$80,000

• Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Alarm Navy SEALs Q183T770:

  • Limited edition with a 44mm titanium case and black dial
  • Market price: ~$9,000

The Classic Choices of Ronald Reagan and JFK

Reagan and JFK, with their iconic Rolex pieces, echo a narrative of a time when watches were not just accessories but companions through pivotal moments of history (kind of like Frodo and Sam, but shinier).

• Ronald Reagan’s Rolex Datejust:

  • Stainless steel on a Jubilee bracelet, a timeless classic
  • Price: A piece of history doesn’t have a tag!

• JFK’s Omega Ultra Thin Ref OT3980:

  • A piece ingrained with history and elegance
  • Price: Bought for $350,000 by the Omega Museum

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Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Legacy Adorned

FDR's Tiffany & Co. CT60 wasn’t just a watch but a silent witness to decisions that would shape the world (if only watches could talk!).

• Tiffany & Co. CT60:

  • Equipped with day, date, month, small seconds, and chronograph functionalities
  • Price: A treasure that transcends monetary value

1. Technical Jargon

• Case: A 40mm diameter and 11.90mm height
• Bezel: Cerachrom
• Water-Resistance: 100m
• Dial: It’s white but thinks it's a zebra with black rings. Also, there’s 18k white gold
• Movement: Calibre 4131, with a 72-hour power reserve,
• Bracelet: Oystersteel with polished center links, because every king needs his crown and every wrist, its bling.

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2. What Makes It Special, Or So They Say:

• A black Cerachrom bezel
• Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal

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3. Let’s Talk Money:

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• Retail Price: A modest $15,100.
• Market Price: Hold your breath - $47,500 and climbing.
• Auction Sale: A snip at $41,800 - for those in the know.
• Price Range: $43,657 - $51,559, akin to casting a net in the ocean of luxury and reeling in a masterpiece.
• Volatility: 8.3%, a reflection of the passionate dance between supply and demand.

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Here’s a Closer Look:

• Crafted in solid 18k Moonshine gold
• Features anti-magnetic properties,
• Limited edition – an exclusive masterpiece for the select few.
• 42mm of Pure Elegance: Crafted with the precision
• Manual Winding Movement
• Cost Factor: Depending on condition, delivery, and seller type, prices oscillate, but the golden mean rests at an alluring $43,396 on the private sales market.
• In Production? Absolutely. As of September 2023, this is still in production.
• Market Dynamics: With a volatility of 10.9%,

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the condition, delivery, and seller type, prices oscillate, but the golden mean rests at an alluring $43,396 on the private sales market.

The Golden Ticket Isn’t Cheap

Retailing at a cool $40,100 as of September 2023 from authorized dealers

On the market, pre-owned pieces estimate at around $43,396.

As of the latest stats, this Omega Marvel is trading at a premium of +8.2%, with the market price averaging at $43,396.

Has outperfo Depending on the condition, delivery, and seller type, prices oscillate, but the golden mean rests at an alluring $43,396 on the private sales market.

Limited edition – an exclusive masterpiece for a select few.

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Fasten your seat belts because today I’ve got the inside track on a Rolex that had the whole town talking – the Rolex 228235, and boy, did it stir up a storm at a recent auction. If the mere mention of a Rolex doesn’t get your heart racing, you might want to check your pulse!

As we continue our grand escapade into the mesmerizing world of Rolex 228235, it’s time we zoom in a little closer, pull back the intricate veils, and gaze upon the astounding technical details that elevate this timepiece from a mere instrument of time to a seductive dance of precision, luxury, and artistry.

The Rolex 228235 Up Close:

This isn’t just another watch; it’s a chronicle of mastery and an ode to everlasting elegance. Here’s every splendid detail that graces the Rolex 228235, telling a tale of perfection that dances gracefully to the silent ticks of time.

Profound Mastery Behind Every Tick:

• Model & Make: A Day-Date model, distinguished, boasting a 40mm case that sits with regality, paired with a presidential bracelet, the emblem of the elite.
• Material & Aesthetics: Crafted from 18kt Everose gold, an exclusive, patented alloy that immortalizes the splendor of pink gold, showcasing a black/brown Eisenkiesel natural stone dial. 10 baguette diamond hour markers are the silent narrators of opulence.
• Functional Brilliance: The day of the week window is positioned with precision at the 12 o'clock spot, a beacon of Rolex’s undeterred dedication to functionality and style.

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Pros & Cons:

• Pros:

  • Efficient daytime readability
  • High functionality
  • Versatility

• Cons:

  • Potential for cracking
  • A touch of brittleness

The Sublime Attributes:

• Chocolate Dial: Embellished with 10 baguette-cut diamonds, a sunray finish breathes life, reflecting an ethereal glow.
• Fluted Bezel: The Rolex signature - a journey from functionality to an aesthetic revelation.
• 18 kt Everose Gold: A narrative of patented splendor, an alloy of elegance cast in Rolex’s own foundry.
• The President Bracelet: A symphony of semi-circular three-piece links, an ode to the 1956 Oyster Perpetual Day-Date launch.

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Technical Precision:

• Model Case: Oyster, 40 mm, a monobloc middle case engraved in Everose gold, paired with a screw-down case back and winding crown.
• Movement: Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding Calibre 3255, a Manufacture Rolex exclusive, embodying precision and craftsmanship.
• Water Resistance: A formidable companion, waterproof to 100 meters / 330 feet, a silent guardian of the intricate artistry it encases.
• Power Reserve: Approximately 70 hours of unwavering allegiance to the silent, yet profound journey of time.

Every detail of the Rolex 228235 is a verse in a poetic ode to the ceaseless journey of time, an expression of the unwavering pursuit of perfection that defines Rolex. Each component, each tick, each silent movement is a narrative of a legacy that transcends the passage of seconds, minutes, and hours.

A Beauty to Behold:

With a retail price that had hearts pounding at $41,500 back in September 2023, this time-telling masterpiece didn’t just make a mark – it crashed through the barriers of usual watch appreciation. We’re talking a leap to $47,608 in the market, and that wasn’t by accident.

The Auction Drama:

Picture this: a room bubbling with excitement, the air thick with anticipation, and at the center of it all, the Rolex 228235 - a spectacle of elegance, a marvel of engineering, gracing the stage with the silent confidence of a seasoned ballet dancer.

The bids?

Oh, they weren’t just numbers flung in the air. They were a testament to human desire, a clear indication that this wasn’t just a watch – it was a ticket to a world of unspoken luxury.

The auction had folks on the edge of their seats, with Chris Guven clinching the victory at $41,800. And yes, for the modern tech-savvy bidders amongst us, crypto was an option – an echo of tradition meeting the future, a dance as seamless as the ticking of the Rolex itself.

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Price Analysis Breakdown:

Retail Price:

• Tagged at a staggering $41,500 as of September 2023, it’s a gem that doesn’t just sit on the wrist; it graces it.

Market Price:

• $47,608 and counting. Each tick of this masterpiece is echoed by the appreciating reverence in the market.

Price Range:

• Straddling the realms of $43,657 to $51,559, it’s a playground where every second is worth its weight in gold.

Volatility:

• At 8.3%, it’s as dynamic as it is unpredictable, a dance of numbers that’s as elegant as the Rolex’s ticks.

Auction Price:

• Sold! To the gentleman with impeccable taste at a heart-throbbing $41,800. Chris Guven, take a bow!
  Now, I’m no fortune teller, but give this beauty a few more moon cycles, and who knows the heights it might reach. It's not just a piece of machinery; it’s art, history, and a slice of the future, all wrapped around the delicate wrist of the chosen few.

Was it a fair price?

Imagine cruising the sunny streets of Los Angeles in your sleek, blacked-out Range Rover. To your right, a stunning view of the Hollywood Hills, where you’ve carved out your own swanky corner. It's another day of tasting the glamorous LA life, and it wouldn’t be complete without a statement watch - enter the Rolex "Batgirl."

Do YOU have this watch?

If you have this watch, you're a single guy living in Los Angeles. You take girls out to catch in Los Angeles. You have a blacked-out Range Rover. You live in Hollywood Hills made 100,000 year. This watch is for you.

The Watch

Basics at a Glance:

• Brand: Rolex
• Collection: GMT-Master
• Style: Pilot
• Case: Stainless Steel, 40mm diameter
• Dial Color: Classic Black
• Features: GMT, Date, Rotating Bezel

Boasting a modern and refined design, the Rolex GMT Master II "Batgirl" is the perfect accessory for the confident, stylish man about town. But let’s break it down further.

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🔍 Why The Hype?

1. Strap and Clasp: An impeccably finished bracelet with a sophisticated clasp, earning it a solid 9/10.
2. Movement: With the in-house movement promising sturdy, accurate, and long-wearing performance, it's no wonder it scores a whopping 19/20!
3. Wearing Comfort: The fine links of the bracelet make for supreme comfort, and the integrated extension is just the cherry on top.
   Overall Score: A whopping 93/100! 🌟

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Why This Watch?

🕺 Vibes: It's not just a watch; it's an embodiment of status, success, and charisma. A companion for those sunset dinners at Catch, or early morning coffee runs before sealing another six-figure deal.

💡The more you discover about the "Batgirl", the more you're entranced. It draws you in, and captivates you.

📚 Story Time: Did you know? The Rolex GMT Master II is an iconic name, known for its versatility, durability, and undeniable class. This specific "Batgirl" model, with its unique blue-black combo, has captivated watch enthusiasts worldwide.

Party Tips: Valuation & Market Pulse

• Retail Price: As of June 2023 - $10,700
• Current Market Price: As of September 2023 - A staggering $16,287!
• Typical Market Value: Often ranges between $18,500 to $19,900.

Here's the deal - the Batgirl isn't just a watch; it's an investment. And if you're someone who's got an eye on the prize, securing this Rolex at a reasonable price could see phenomenal value retention.

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Final Say:

The Rolex GMT Master II "Batgirl" isn’t just a timepiece; it's a statement. A statement of style, success, and sophistication. For those who walk the path of luxury, it's a must-have in the collection.

What are your thoughts on this watch