Watch in the Box: Halloween Edition - S2 Ep. 45

Watch in the Box Halloween Edition, featuring new arrival watches that remind us of the ghostly holiday. Shop the watches in this video: www.bobswatches.com
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Follow along with Watch in the Box, a weekly series that showcases our favorite picks from the new arrivals inventory. Learn more about the watches featured in this video and find links to buy them in the description below.
WRIST CHECK
Justin’s Wrist: Rolex Explorer II ref 226570
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Emily’s Wrist: Rolex Datejust Thunderbird ref 116264.
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Brandon’s Wrist: Tropical Dial Vintage Rolex Explorer ref 1016
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TOP MEN’S NEW ARRIVAL - JUSTIN’S PICK
Rolex Milgauss ref 116400
Justin’s pick of the week is an early-production example of the Rolex Milgauss 116400 produced between 2008 and 2009. The collection was famously re-released in 2007 after a decades-long retirement. As you might recall, the series was recently discontinued yet again, which has made the Milgauss something of a cult favorite among die-hard collectors.
Rolex released three editions of the watch during the Milgauss’ revival in 2007: a black dial model with a green sapphire crystal, a white dial with a clear crystal, and the black dial and clear crystal iteration featured in this video. Rolex famously discontinued the black and white dial models outfitted with clear crystals long before the series was ushered back into retirement in 2023.
The Halloween connection is on the nose, featuring a black dial decorated with Super-LumiNova batons topped with orange squares and the collection’s iconic orange lightning bolt seconds hand. Still, it exudes a level of elegance that is suitable year-round.
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TOP WOMEN’S NEW ARRIVAL - EMILY’S PICK
Rolex Presidential Day-Date ref 18078
“Barked” watches are distinguished by a unique textured finish that resembles, you guessed it, tree bark. This design element is often featured on the center links or bezel of the watch and is common on Day-Date watches produced between the 1970s and 1980s. Barked watches are prized for their inherently retro aesthetic and unique texture.
The warm tones of the rare wood dial on this edition of the Rolex Day-Date are perfect for Halloween or fall. Additionally, the unique wooden grain complements the barked bezel and bracelet nicely, giving the watch immense character and dimension. The diamonds mirroring the index hour markers are just the icing on the cake.
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TOP VINTAGE NEW ARRIVAL - BRANDON’S PICK
Vintage Rolex Submariner 16800
Next, we have another stunning black and orange watch, but this time, the “pumpkin” colored hour markers result from a deep patina acquired over decades instead of an intentional design element like Justin’s Milgauss.
This watch is a transitional Rolex responsible for introducing the series to the sapphire crystal and an updated movement with a Quickset date. Additionally, early-production models featured a similar matte dial as the predecessor ref 1680 before it was upgraded to the later-production glossy dials.
This example was produced in the mid-1980s and sports a sharp, glossy black dial decorated with Tritium in white gold surrounds. The Tritium material has since aged to a deep orangey-pumpkin color, perfect for spooky season.
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[@jsusna1972]

As soon as I saw the subject today, I immediately thought of the Ref 116400 Milgauss I bought for my son. He works in an electron microscope lab, so it suits his line of work perfectly. It was great to see the barked finish President bracelet on Emily's pick, as it's the same one on my Ref 18078, but with the silver dial instead of wood. There were a few times when the light hit it just right and it simply dazzles when that happens. I'm wearing my Grand Seiko "Katana" today but seeing Emily's pick has me thinking of giving my Day-Date some more wrist time.

[@bobswatches]

So glad to hear from you on our new episode-How delightful it resonates in two ways this week! For someone in your son's line of work, you couldn't have found a more suitable watch than the 116400. Hope you give the 18078 a spin on the wrist today or tomorrow. Take care!

[@francofiore8517]

Very well done. best one I've seen in a while.

[@bobswatches]

☺ - We can't thank you enough for the comment!

[@davidopalecky7318]

Very good Halloween video! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@bobswatches]

Thanks for watching, we're so glad you enjoyed it!

[@dannyg6592]

All 3 selections are very Halloween appropriate, well done! Also love the tropical dial 1016. Today I'm wearing my Dan Henry 1962 Racing Chronograph Panda on a perforated tan leather racing strap. Happy Halloween to all!

[@bobswatches]

Happy Halloween to you! Awesome #wristcheck with the Panda today. So glad you enjoyed the tropical dial on Brandon's Vintage Rolex Explorer 1016. See you next week!

[@AndreaDoesYoga]

Loving the spooky watch vibes! 👻

[@bobswatches]

🎃🎃🎃

[@dhoran22]

I’m wearing my TAG Heuer Formula 1 CAU2012.FT6038. It’s such a great durable day to day watch on the rubber strap with titanium case. It’s also the perfect Halloween 🎃 watch with the black and orange color scheme.

[@bobswatches]

Fantastic #wristcheck and Halloween watch! Thanks for watching this week.

[@ComicBookVeteran]

I think the Polar wins for best fall vibes. But that Day-Date wins the day. Today my wrist check is my Swatch MoMA Van Gogh.

[@bobswatches]

So glad you enjoyed our picks this week!

[@pauljackson6593]

Love the explorer 2

[@bobswatches]

Yes! Truly an awesome watch for the sake of Halloween and every day after 😉

[@anthonystevens8683]

From the wrist check that Explorer 1016 just does it for me. The tropical dial is a classic. I love the Milgausse, that lightening bold second hand appeals to my electronics nerd in me but I love the uncluttered symmetry of the dial and just the right amount of text. While I like the 18078 dial I'm not a huge fan of the diamond bezel for me but I can understand it might suit a lady better on the wrist. it's still a great watch though, just keep an eye out for the wood worm. The 16800 Sub? Well I'm a real Rolex Submariner fan and as mentioned the patina on the markers and lume pip are perfect for a Halloween pumpkin colour. What a great example. Thanks for sharing.

[@bobswatches]

So glad you enjoyed this episode! Lots to love with all the watches this week, especially the 16800. See you next week!

[@oldtimer9305]

Great watches again! On the wrist, tough choice, but must go with Emily's Thunderbird. In the box, that creamy tritium on Brandon's sub wins the day. On my wrist a 1940s Longines. Cheers!

[@bobswatches]

It means a lot to hear how much you enjoyed our watch picks this week! We're all wondering what wonderful 1940's Longines you have on... all the best to you!

[@oldtimer9305]

@@bobswatches The Longines is a 1944 sei tacche, meaning "six notches" on the back to open it (screw-type), manual wind calibre 23M; quite a bit different than the 168 or 268622 I am considering.

[@annkennedy1831]

Emily, you just did it again. You make an issue of the Rolex crown on the bracelet contrasting with the bark link finish. You fail to show the crown on the bracelet. In the past you have advised that one can go to the specific watch and see more views. I spent the time to search for this specific ladies President watch and there is no view of the bracelet detail. If you are not going to show a detail, then just do not mention it!

[@bobswatches]

thanks for watching!