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We all know your average getbigger has a few dozen new and vintage swiss timepieces kicking around his collection at any one time. But said getbiggers would never daily wear such valuables especially in times like these with the dindus up in arms.
I'm looking for a clean simple watch, no more than $450 but dead reliable high quality and looks the business. I am a huge submariner fan, but would never spend that kind of money on something I intend to wear every day. Band must be metal, and no stupid bling bling stuff going on with it, just clean and classy look.
Any suggestions?
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Audemars, Cartier, Omega ... can't go wrong with one of these
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If you like the sub a Seiko SRP777 is a great alternative in your price range.
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Timex ironman for me. I beat the shit out of mine, and it keeps going. Got about 5 years on my current one, and got 12 years out of the previous.
:D
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Timex ironman for me. I beat the shit out of mine, and it keeps going. Got about 5 years on my current one, and got 12 years out of the previous.
:D
The man is looking to stand out in the board room not win a damn foot race.
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I have two Rolex submariners, 16610 and a very old 16613 blue, a 16234 Datejust on jubilee and a 16014 florentine dial Datejust on leather.
I wear my beat to shit seamaster professional 2531.80 90% of the time. They can be had for around 1k and will get looks, respect, and doesn't really break the bank.
For brand new, at your price point I always suggest a nice citizen.
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high quality and looks the business, just clean and classy look.
Any suggestions?
Say no more.....
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The man is looking to stand out in the board room not win a damn foot race.
Yeah I've had a couple timex watches and they are garbage plain and simple. I used to be into the G shock's for a while, but they are juvenile to me now. Casio does make some nice watches with great features, but they tend to be too busy for my liking.
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If you like the sub a Seiko SRP777 is a great alternative in your price range.
I'm actually really liking that rubber strap in the first one. Not a fan of the blue on silver though, looks cheap imo but that could be because the first watch I ever had (and still have somewhere) is a piece of junk 30 dollar timex from fred meyer i got when i was 10 and it had the same look to it..
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I have two Rolex submariners, 16610 and a very old 16613 blue, a 16234 Datejust on jubilee and a 16014 florentine dial Datejust on leather.
I wear my beat to shit seamaster professional 2531.80 90% of the time. They can be had for around 1k and will get looks, respect, and doesn't really break the bank.
For brand new, at your price point I always suggest a nice citizen.
That's an option I hadn't considered actually. Maybe not right now since I've just started a new job after being out of work for a little bit (hence the budget), but I'll keep an eye on these. Ever since Casino Royale came out I've wanted a Seamaster Planet Ocean (not quite as much as a Submariner though :P )
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Bulova curv
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That's an option I hadn't considered actually. Maybe not right now since I've just started a new job after being out of work for a little bit (hence the budget), but I'll keep an eye on these. Ever since Casino Royale came out I've wanted a Seamaster Planet Ocean (not quite as much as a Submariner though :P )
I have owned a planet ocean, 2500, 42mm pre ceramic.
I loved the way it looked, never wore it.
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For swiss? $450? Look for an Oris.
You may get lucky and find an omega for that price range from somebody who doesn't know what an omega is (like in did once... Got a his and hers... They weren't my style, and she already had a Cartier. So i soldem
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rich piana knows a thing or two about watches.
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lots of posters taking the opportunity to boast about expensive watches
in a $450 watch thread
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rich piana knows a thing or two about watches.
He wears those stupid 56mm Invictas.
Biggest I have are a pair of 50mm U-Boats (one black with leather strap, 1 stainless with rubber strap).. Bothnswiaa made. That's about as big as is say a watch should go. Ideally I like my 44mm Panerai and 45mm Omega.
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I enjoy looking at watches but unless you have a ton of money you can piss away I never understood spending lots of money on several of them let alone one. I'd never go over 250 bucks and that's for a watch I'd only wear on special occasions. otherwise I wear a 15 dollar plastic piece of shit. it tells the time no differently then any other watch, I never have to adjust it and it doesn't matter if it gets destroyed. I won't fall for the needless bling trap again and for what? to impress some goof I don't give a fuck about? whatever
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I enjoy looking at watches but unless you have a ton of money you can piss away I never understood spending lots of money on several of them let alone one. I'd never go over 250 bucks and that's for a watch I'd only wear on special occasions. otherwise I wear a 15 dollar plastic piece of shit. it tells the time no differently then any other watch, I never have to adjust it and it doesn't matter if it gets destroyed. I won't fall for the needless bling trap again and for what? to impress some goof I don't give a fuck about? whatever
Ha - That's one way of looking at it.
Cant fault your logic.
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I enjoy looking at watches but unless you have a ton of money you can piss away I never understood spending lots of money on several of them let alone one. I'd never go over 250 bucks and that's for a watch I'd only wear on special occasions. otherwise I wear a 15 dollar plastic piece of shit. it tells the time no differently then any other watch, I never have to adjust it and it doesn't matter if it gets destroyed. I won't fall for the needless bling trap again and for what? to impress some goof I don't give a fuck about? whatever
That's what most people don't understand about Swiss watches. They hold their value. You spend $5,000 on a car and sell it in two years you're going to get $2,000 out of it maybe. You spend $5,000 on a Rolex Submariner pre-owned stainless steel you sell it in 2 years you're still going to get 4500- $5,000 out of it
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Orient makes a NICE watch -pretty much same quality as Seiko, really good prices too
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Sent you a PM.
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We all know your average getbigger has a few dozen new and vintage swiss timepieces kicking around his collection at any one time. But said getbiggers would never daily wear such valuables especially in times like these with the dindus up in arms.
I'm looking for a clean simple watch, no more than $450 but dead reliable high quality and looks the business. I am a huge submariner fan, but would never spend that kind of money on something I intend to wear every day. Band must be metal, and no stupid bling bling stuff going on with it, just clean and classy look.
Any suggestions?
You are a low class commoner so this would suit you perfectly.
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A nice Zodiac watch should do the trick.
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He wears those stupid 56mm Invictas.
Biggest I have are a pair of 50mm U-Boats (one black with leather strap, 1 stainless with rubber strap).. Bothnswiaa made. That's about as big as is say a watch should go. Ideally I like my 44mm Panerai and 45mm Omega.
i probably go 43mm or so but i got tiny wrists. 44-45 might work depending on watch
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We all know your average getbigger has a few dozen new and vintage swiss timepieces kicking around his collection at any one time. But said getbiggers would never daily wear such valuables especially in times like these with the dindus up in arms.
I'm looking for a clean simple watch, no more than $450 but dead reliable high quality and looks the business. I am a huge submariner fan, but would never spend that kind of money on something I intend to wear every day. Band must be metal, and no stupid bling bling stuff going on with it, just clean and classy look.
Any suggestions?
You love submariner but wouldn't spen that money to wear it everyday?its a tool watch meant to be worn everyday,I wear mine sleeping,in the shower,lifting,working etc...With 450 budget you could find a nice used tag quartz and it would keep great time as it's a quartz.
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i probably go 43mm or so but i got tiny wrists. 44-45 might work depending on watch
Only negroes and wannabe rappers wear 45mm watches. They look stupid.
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Hamilton would be your best bet for your budget.
Just dont get a quartz piece of shit or a watch from a clothe brand.
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for $450 you can find Tags on the resale market. Nixon is a decent cheap priced watch or Hamilton as stated above. Check out these guys. American watch makers and super cool designs.
check out this brand
http://www.xeric.com/
also some other American brands that are pretty nice and unique
http://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/american-made-watches
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Hamilton would be your best bet for your budget.
Just dont get a quartz piece of shit or a watch from a clothe brand.
He wants accuracy and at 450 you don't want an automatic movement nothing more accurate than quartz.i agree with the latter part of your statement.
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He wants accuracy and at 450 you don't want an automatic movement nothing more accurate than quartz.i agree with the latter part of your statement.
Not sure even sure why bother wearing a watch today if you want accurate time. if you want accurate time buy an Apple Watch, at least you get some health monitoring features. I love the mechanics of watches. Why bother owning 5 automatic watches that do the same shit. Own 1 basic, one chrono, one perpetual calendar, 1 moon phase and 1 slim.
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Not sure even sure why bother wearing a watch today if you want accurate time. if you want accurate time buy an Apple Watch, at least you get some health monitoring features. I love the mechanics of watches. Why bother owning 5 automatic watches that do the same shit. Own 1 basic, one chrono, one perpetual calendar, 1 moon phase and 1 slim.
I just love watches.i have a sub 114060,Daytona 116520 and deep blue 116660.Im addicted to watches just could never wears digital.Its a Rolex love.
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Not sure even sure why bother wearing a watch today if you want accurate time. if you want accurate time buy an Apple Watch, at least you get some health monitoring features. I love the mechanics of watches. Why bother owning 5 automatic watches that do the same shit. Own 1 basic, one chrono, one perpetual calendar, 1 moon phase and 1 slim.
gotta have a moon phase
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I dont wear jewelry, but I do own a great Three stooges watch...
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lots of posters taking the opportunity to boast about expensive watches
in a $450 watch thread
The 400-900$ range is a black hole in horological. You're simply paying for a name. No in house movements, or even elaborate ETA movements with escapements etc.
Or your paying for a trendy name with a 2$ quartz shitbox movement.
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my watch requires a certain number of biceps curls per week to function.
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Say no more.....
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That beats the fuk out any faggy Rolex :D
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Save your money. All sub £5K watches are shit, and will get you zero respect.
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Save your money. All sub £5K watches are shit, and will get you zero respect.
If you need to wear a certain watch to gain respect then you have other issues in your life that needs figuring out.
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Some good suggestions so far. I like the classic european styling, and divers especially. Digital watches are cheap gimmicks to me now, although when I was younger I loved G shocks and pro treks from Casio. I'm liking the TAGs and Omega's a lot. ESFitness makes a great point about the swiss watches though and that definitely coincides with my buying habits. Keep the options coming guys
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Hang out in front of gay clubs around closing time. See a guy leaving solo with a nice watch and step up and offer to blow them in the alley. Once you get to the alley beat the shit out of him and roll him. I knew a guy who did this for a gold Rollie.
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Hang out in front of gay clubs around closing time. See a guy leaving solo with a nice watch leaving and step up and offer to blow them in the alley. Once you get to the alley beat the shit out of him and roll him. I knew a guy who did this for a gold Rollie.
:D no homo of course
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:D no homo of course
What's funny is the asshole would wear the stolen rolex flaunting it and a few days later he was pissed drunk and I slipped it off is wrist and kept it myself.
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Hang out in front of gay clubs around closing time. See a guy leaving solo with a nice watch and step up and offer to blow them in the alley. Once you get to the alley beat the shit out of him and roll him. I knew a guy who did this for a gold Rollie.
Some people will do anything for a "Rollie". It's just a watch, folks.
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I'm actually really liking that rubber strap in the first one. Not a fan of the blue on silver though, looks cheap imo but that could be because the first watch I ever had (and still have somewhere) is a piece of junk 30 dollar timex from fred meyer i got when i was 10 and it had the same look to it..
There is no blue on that model Seiko diver. It's the modern version of the watch worn in the movie The Abyss. Here is a side by side.
Seiko makes great dive watches and they have models in Japan that retail over 5k.
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Whenever anyone brings up watches here everyone feels the need to chime in and say watches are stupid blah blah.Some people like watches,cars,shoes,suits,bike,houses etc...I think a 20k Harley is stupid I would much rather have a 20k watch.So it may be just a watch but your bike,car,boat is just that.Some people enjoy watches and not for showing off but because they enjoy them.
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Buy a Swatch. Seriously. I've come to find out that a few I owned back in the day that are long gone are selling to collectors now upward of $10K. Fucking ridiculous. I owned a few rare special edition watches. I worked at a dept store at the time and they'd only get 1 for sale and I'd buy it. Wish I just stashed them away.
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Whenever anyone brings up watches here everyone feels the need to chime in and say watches are stupid blah blah.Some people like watches,cars,shoes,suits,bike,houses etc...I think a 20k Harley is stupid I would much rather have a 20k watch.So it may be just a watch but your bike,car,boat is just that.Some people enjoy watches and not for showing off but because they enjoy them.
Last year I bought a new Breitling Super Avenger 11 (got a great deal). Like you I have owned a ton of watches but this, with a pedestrian decorated ETA movement, has kept the best time. Almost dead on or +1.
I've met the best people on watch forums like Timezone or Watchuseek. Lots of watch addicts and great sales forums. :D
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Whenever anyone brings up watches here everyone feels the need to chime in and say watches are stupid blah blah.Some people like watches,cars,shoes,suits,bike,houses etc...I think a 20k Harley is stupid I would much rather have a 20k watch.So it may be just a watch but your bike,car,boat is just that.Some people enjoy watches and not for showing off but because they enjoy them.
That's very true. I'm a big knife guy. I daily carry a knife I paid over 200 dollars for, but to most that would be an insane purchase for a tool that will get used and abused over time. Most people don't even carry a knife any more, but I always have that beat up zero tolerance on me.
Anyone got an opinion on the Tag Huer F1's?
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That's very true. I'm a big knife guy. I daily carry a knife I paid over 200 dollars for, but to most that would be an insane purchase for a tool that will get used and abused over time. Most people don't even carry a knife any more, but I always have that beat up zero tolerance on me.
Anyone got an opinion on the Tag Huer F1's?
Tag is all over the place. Cheap end mid range and high end. Only watch I can think of that has watches for $500 or $200k and everywhere in between.
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Don't waste your money.
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The Seiko I have is a relic. It also no longer works and the watch repair guy I use told me not to bother having it fixed the last two times I took it in. Now this relic sits in a drawer. Rather than fix this kinetic watch, I'm thinking of replacing it with a solar powered watch.
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That's very true. I'm a big knife guy. I daily carry a knife I paid over 200 dollars for, but to most that would be an insane purchase for a tool that will get used and abused over time. Most people don't even carry a knife any more, but I always have that beat up zero tolerance on me.
Anyone got an opinion on the Tag Huer F1's?
Honestly buy the watch you like,as far as accuracy you will not beat a quartz,the mechanical purists will say quartz sucks but they do the job better than mechanical.If looking for a Rolex submariner and you have the money I say get it and wear it like you stole it as you only live once.If just looking for a watch you think looks good and want dead on accuracy then just grab a tag,Oris,etc... buy what you like.I started with tag watches and I think they look real good.Pateks are crazy expensive high end watches and I wouldn't want one cause I don't like the looks,so in the end just google some watches look on eBay and buy what you like,best advice I can give.
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Only negroes and wannabe rappers wear 45mm watches. They look stupid.
Omega sea master comes in 45mm.
Panerais are 44mm.
Rolexes are too small imo at 39mm.
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You love submariner but wouldn't spen that money to wear it everyday?its a tool watch meant to be worn everyday,I wear mine sleeping,in the shower,lifting,working etc...With 450 budget you could find a nice used tag quartz and it would keep great time as it's a quartz.
Hit the nail on the head. OP wants a dead reliable watch. Automatic is out. May as well get a Casio.
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Best bet. Don't rush. Save a little longer and get a nicer watch. Options will be better in the $1100-$1500 range. I'm saving now for a full gold watch and band. Omega, Rolex. It maybe an IWC. Would love the Daytona anniversary gold but don't have the scratch. Not even sure why I want a good watch but I do.
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We all know your average getbigger has a few dozen new and vintage swiss timepieces kicking around his collection at any one time. But said getbiggers would never daily wear such valuables especially in times like these with the dindus up in arms.
I'm looking for a clean simple watch, no more than $450 but dead reliable high quality and looks the business. I am a huge submariner fan, but would never spend that kind of money on something I intend to wear every day. Band must be metal, and no stupid bling bling stuff going on with it, just clean and classy look.
Any suggestions?
japanese domestic market-seiko/citizen
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for $450 you can find Tags on the resale market. Nixon is a decent cheap priced watch or Hamilton as stated above. Check out these guys. American watch makers and super cool designs.
check out this brand
http://www.xeric.com/
also some other American brands that are pretty nice and unique
http://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/american-made-watches
tags are for vinyl khunts
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Some good suggestions so far. I like the classic european styling, and divers especially. Digital watches are cheap gimmicks to me now, although when I was younger I loved G shocks and pro treks from Casio. I'm liking the TAGs and Omega's a lot. ESFitness makes a great point about the swiss watches though and that definitely coincides with my buying habits. Keep the options coming guys
tag and omega do not belong in the same sentence
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Omega sea master comes in 45mm.
Panerais are 44mm.
Rolexes are too small imo at 39mm.
Omega Planet ocean 45.5, 43.5 Seamaster 41mm, 43.5mm
Rolex Deepsea 44mm, Yacht-master 11 44mm, Datejust 11 42mm, Explorer 11 42mm, Sub 40mm
Panerai 44mm, 48mm and likely other sizes.
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Why buy the real thing if you are gonna buy a fake to wear cause you are afraid of damage?im worth no millions and I wear my Daytona or deep blue sea no matter what I'm doing,watches are made to be worn.If you aren't gonna use it then don't buy it.
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I enjoy looking at watches but unless you have a ton of money you can piss away I never understood spending lots of money on several of them let alone one. I'd never go over 250 bucks and that's for a watch I'd only wear on special occasions. otherwise I wear a 15 dollar plastic piece of shit. it tells the time no differently then any other watch, I never have to adjust it and it doesn't matter if it gets destroyed. I won't fall for the needless bling trap again and for what? to impress some goof I don't give a fuck about? whatever
it's a status symbol ::)
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it's a status symbol ::)
Once again,some people like watches,I'm sure you like some things that other people don't?Why think people have to be showing off cause they happen to like expensive watches?I just don't get why anyone has to be that guy?i don't say people wearing fancy suits or driving bentleys are show offs.If I can afford it and I like it I buy it simple as that.Also I've never lost money on a Rolex as I am close with An AD and get great prices so when I want to change watches I sell for a profit and get the next piece.Its money in the bank while enjoying something I like.
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Once again,some people like watches,I'm sure you like some things that other people don't?Why think people have to be showing off cause they happen to like expensive watches?I just don't get why anyone has to be that guy?i don't say people wearing fancy suits or driving bentleys are show offs.If I can afford it and I like it I buy it simple as that.Also I've never lost money on a Rolex as I am close with An AD and get great prices so when I want to change watches I sell for a profit and get the next piece.Its money in the bank while enjoying something I like.
defensive much?
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defensive much?
Yes because most on this board have a problem with people liking nice things,It's a personal preference and can't stand people thinking Rolex or any luxury watch brand watch owners are show offs and they are stupid purchases blah blah blah.People have a right to like and collect things no matter what they are.My buddy has 3 Harley's and I think it's silly as he thinks my 3 rolexes are silly but we still respect each others collections.People who don't understand passion for things just like to throw around stupid comments such as status symbols,show offs,insecure etc...Same can be said for people who need to be ripped or big or whatever.
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Time for our yearly watch thread...
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Yes because most on this board have a problem with people liking nice things,It's a personal preference and can't stand people thinking Rolex or any luxury watch brand watch owners are show offs and they are stupid purchases blah blah blah.People have a right to like and collect things no matter what they are.My buddy has 3 Harley's and I think it's silly as he thinks my 3 rolexes are silly but we still respect each others collections.People who don't understand passion for things just like to throw around stupid comments such as status symbols,show offs,insecure etc...Same can be said for people who need to be ripped or big or whatever.
True - we all have our likes & preferences.
I like cars / m/bikes / watches - I buy what i like & can afford & enjoy the satisfaction of owning them,
Just like everyone else when they purchase what they like.
Never understand why some much hate & jealousy on here at times.
Must be some very unhappy / sad people.
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If the real skorp1 was still on getbig he'd have posted a few wrist shots with his
white black arm.
There are two kinds of watch people.
1. Douches who buy a name brand to show off or try to impress someone. Like these rich little bitches I see wearing a $25K gold Rolex. Probably took it from their dads.
2. Those that appreciate the worksmanship and mechanics.
I'm in the second group.
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If you need to wear a certain watch to gain respect then you have other issues in your life that needs figuring out.
Funnily enough, need was not mentioned.
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If the real skorp1 was still on getbig he'd have posted a few wrist shots with his white black arm.
There are two kinds of watch people.
1. Douches who buy a name brand to show off or try to impress someone. Like these rich little bitches I see wearing a $25K gold Rolex. Probably took it from their dads.
2. Those that appreciate the worksmanship and mechanics.
I'm in the second group.
would you own a grand seiko?
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would you own a grand seiko?
Would I? Yes, but it's not high on the list of what I want. I've read about the mechanics they've employed and it's pretty impressive but I think they simply overpriced them to give it the same cachet as the low/mid range swiss watches.
I've been following a lot about the Swiss watch gray market and how it's exploded since the swiss watch makers are overproducing and the economy is just not that great for watches and how no one wants to pay what they want anymore. Resellers are having to sell at cheaper prices but the watchmakers don't like it and are claiming they won't honor the warranty unless you buy from their "approved" sellers, yet the warehouses are unloading the watches at a discount. Big issue with them.
To those that claim quartz are better at telling time. Of course they are, but that's not why people buy mechanical watches. Fuck, even while wearing a watch I use my phone to check the time.
If I can get the Seiko at a decent price I'll pick one up but I'm not really following them right now.
I was invited to a special watch maker event in December in Beverly Hills. jaeger lecoultre had a special watchmaker event. It was awesome seeing them assemble and also participate. With my thick fingers and hands it was a little hard handling the small delicate wheels.
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5k on a Rolex is a good deal, 450 on a seiko is a waste.
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I just love watches.i have a sub 114060,Daytona 116520 and deep blue 116660.Im addicted to watches just could never wears digital.Its a Rolex love.
Ah, a man after my own heart, LOL.
Love all my Rolexs. Classy-Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506. Flashy-116618 ROLEX 18K Yellow Gold BLUE SUBMARINER CERAMIC.
Daily-Yacht-Master Automatic Black Dial 18kt Everose Gold Black Rubber Strap
Daily-Explorer II Watch - Stainless Steel White Dial 216570 42MM
Daily-Vintage Rolex Submariner Date 16610 40mm Stainless Steel with NATO band
And then an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Master Chronometer Chronograph, which is one of my favorites also.
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Ah, a man after my own heart, LOL.
Love all my Rolexs. Classy-Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506. Flashy-116618 ROLEX 18K Yellow Gold BLUE SUBMARINER CERAMIC.
Daily-Yacht-Master Automatic Black Dial 18kt Everose Gold Black Rubber Strap
Daily-Explorer II Watch - Stainless Steel White Dial 216570 42MM
Daily-Vintage Rolex Submariner Date 16610 40mm Stainless Steel with NATO band
And then an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Master Chronometer Chronograph, which is one of my favorites also.
Did you buy them new or from resellers? I'm starting to like Pawn shops and Jewelery stores that buy/sell. They'll pay a guy $2000 or less for a Rolex then try to sell it for double but depending on how desperate they are they'll sell it to you cheap for a quick profit.
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Did you buy them new or from resellers? I'm starting to like Pawn shops and Jewelry stores that buy/sell. They'll pay a guy $2000 or less for a Rolex then try to sell it for double but depending on how desperate they are they'll sell it to you cheap for a quick profit.
I buy them new, but not from an AD. Take for instance the Gold 18K Submariner. If you were to go into a Rolex dealer you would pay $34,900 plus tax. So at least $37,500. I buy the same exact thing from a reputable dealer for $26,500. Don't even have to pay tax. It's still brand new, still wrapped, with all books, tags, box and card.
They say that Rolex dealers can NEVER discount their inventory and that's true. What they don't say is that when some Rolex dealers get in a bind they will sell some of their inventory to other buyers. The only problem with that NOW is that Rolex won't honor your 5 year warranty unless it's filled out by an authorized Rolex dealer.
But I have never had to use a warranty for any of my purchases before this kicked in a couple of months ago.
Give you an example. I had my Gold sub on top of a box coming in from the garage. It slide off and slammed on the tile kitchen floor. The bezel popped off and it wouldn't keep proper time and had a ding in the side of the case.
I took it to a certified Rolex jeweler for him to send it back to Switzerland. He said if he sent it Rolex would VOID the warranty because they would consider it "ABUSE". Which I verified they would have done. Ended up getting him to fix it and buff out the ding as well. Only took 2 days, opposed to 2 to 3 months. So what good is the warranty for anyway these days? I'm not even sure if it's transferable if you sell it to someone else now after the changes.
Side note. On one 2-tone Submariner that I bought brand new at a discounted price from the same dealer, I wore it a solid year and then sold it on Ebay and made a $1000 bucks, LOL. Before I sold it, I had it puffed and made to look new. So I sold it as a "like new" model.
In my opinion and in my case, I would NEVER buy a Rolex at a jewelry store again. You can save thousands and thousands depending on what type you get. Like you said, even pawn shows, if you can be sure they are genuine. But the same goes with other dealers. You need a good solid one that you can trust.
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True - we all have our likes & preferences.
I like cars / m/bikes / watches - I buy what i like & can afford & enjoy the satisfaction of owning them,
Just like everyone else when they purchase what they like.
Never understand why some much hate & jealousy on here at times.
Must be some very unhappy / sad people.
Exactly
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Ah, a man after my own heart, LOL.
Love all my Rolexs. Classy-Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506. Flashy-116618 ROLEX 18K Yellow Gold BLUE SUBMARINER CERAMIC.
Daily-Yacht-Master Automatic Black Dial 18kt Everose Gold Black Rubber Strap
Daily-Explorer II Watch - Stainless Steel White Dial 216570 42MM
Daily-Vintage Rolex Submariner Date 16610 40mm Stainless Steel with NATO band
And then an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Master Chronometer Chronograph, which is one of my favorites also.
Nice collection,the platona is the dream what a beautiful watch.
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That's very true. I'm a big knife guy. I daily carry a knife I paid over 200 dollars for, but to most that would be an insane purchase for a tool that will get used and abused over time. Most people don't even carry a knife any more, but I always have that beat up zero tolerance on me.
I get this.
I frequent deal sites and I'm always close to pulling the trigger on Kershaw blades and stuff that I have no use for, just because they look so cool. I'm not even sure what's considered high end or anything.
I do own an Esse Izula II that I keep in my ruck and a giant Ka-Bar thing I bought because it was 80% off one day, but that's about it.
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I have a Rolex, Gucci and Cartier and a few others. I you buy from a grey market dealer, Rolex will not honor any warranties. And members may scoff ( but I know my watches and for $1100 CAD, you can by a replica that could fool dealers and unless you take the mechanisms out of the watch, NO ONE can tell.
J
I buy them new, but not from an AD. Take for instance the Gold 18K Submariner. If you were to go into a Rolex dealer you would pay $34,900 plus tax. So at least $37,500. I buy the same exact thing from a reputable dealer for $26,500. Don't even have to pay tax. It's still brand new, still wrapped, with all books, tags, box and card.
They say that Rolex dealers can NEVER discount their inventory and that's true. What they don't say is that when some Rolex dealers get in a bind they will sell some of their inventory to other buyers. The only problem with that NOW is that Rolex won't honor your 5 year warranty unless it's filled out by an authorized Rolex dealer.
But I have never had to use a warranty for any of my purchases before this kicked in a couple of months ago.
Give you an example. I had my Gold sub on top of a box coming in from the garage. It slide off and slammed on the tile kitchen floor. The bezel popped off and it wouldn't keep proper time and had a ding in the side of the case.
I took it to a certified Rolex jeweler for him to send it back to Switzerland. He said if he sent it Rolex would VOID the warranty because they would consider it "ABUSE". Which I verified they would have done. Ended up getting him to fix it and buff out the ding as well. Only took 2 days, opposed to 2 to 3 months. So what good is the warranty for anyway these days? I'm not even sure if it's transferable if you sell it to someone else now after the changes.
Side note. On one 2-tone Submariner that I bought brand new at a discounted price from the same dealer, I wore it a solid year and then sold it on Ebay and made a $1000 bucks, LOL. Before I sold it, I had it puffed and made to look new. So I sold it as a "like new" model.
In my opinion and in my case, I would NEVER buy a Rolex at a jewelry store again. You can save thousands and thousands depending on what type you get. Like you said, even pawn shows, if you can be sure they are genuine. But the same goes with other dealers. You need a good solid one that you can trust.
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I have a Rolex, Gucci and Cartier and a few others. I you buy from a grey market dealer, Rolex will not honor any warranties. And members may scoff ( but I know my watches and for $1100 CAD, you can by a replica that could fool dealers and unless you take the mechanisms out of the watch, NO ONE can tell.
J
I've boughten grey market many times and they honored my warranty when there was an issue which isn't to often.haven't had a problem in years though.As long as card is swiped at AD it's all set.as far as reps go,I have a buddy that buys them and wears them for a while to see if he likes them enough to buy the real ones and I will say he spends about 4-500 on these reps and they are pretty spot on and 99% of people couldn't tell the difference.I have considered it in the past to save money but it's just not the same as I'm buying for myself not for others so I know it's crap and couldn't do it.
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My philosophy is this.
Come easy, go easy. Or as others say, "Easy Come, Easy go". When you have to bust your ass and finally get something you've worked hard for, you'll appreciate it a hell of a lot more. Be that a new car, watch or house or a business.
When something is just handed over to you, it has no emotional, vested value.
Don't want to get into politics, but the same thing goes for people who want college FREE. Do you honestly think they would appreciate that diploma more than a guy/gal, that had to work a part-time job during the school year and save up all his money from a full-time job in the summer? I don't think so. (That said, I do think the price of an education is astronomical and the reason for that is quite a few things. One of which is tenure. But I won't even go there. Other than to say it's just a rip-off and a racket and post-school could be a HELL of a lot cheaper).
Same with lotto winners and all sorts of sports stars. Doesn't matter if they made $110 million plus during their career. A lot of them are flat broke as soon as they leave the league. The money came too easy and they didn't appreciate what they had.
So if someone has worked his butt off and worked smart as well, there's nothing wrong if they want a few nice things. You do you and I'll do me :)
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My philosophy is this.
Come easy, go easy. Or as others say, "Easy Come, Easy go". When you have to bust your ass and finally get something you've worked hard for, you'll appreciate it a hell of a lot more. Be that a new car, watch or house or a business.
When something is just handed over to you, it has no emotional, vested value.
Don't want to get into politics, but the same thing goes for people who want college FREE. Do you honestly think they would appreciate that diploma more than a guy/gal, that had to work a part-time job during the school year and save up all his money from a full-time job in the summer? I don't think so. (That said, I do think the price of an education is astronomical and the reason for that is quite a few things. One of which is tenure. But I won't even go there. Other than to say it's just a rip-off and a racket and post-school could be a HELL of a lot cheaper).
Same with lotto winners and all sorts of sports stars. Doesn't matter if they made $110 million plus during their career. A lot of them are flat broke as soon as they leave the league. The money came too easy and they didn't appreciate what they had.
So if someone has worked his butt off and worked smart as well, there's nothing wrong if they want a few nice things. You do you and I'll do me :)
Well said
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I've boughten grey market many times and they honored my warranty when there was an issue which isn't to often.haven't had a problem in years though.As long as card is swiped at AD it's all set.as far as reps go,I have a buddy that buys them and wears them for a while to see if he likes them enough to buy the real ones and I will say he spends about 4-500 on these reps and they are pretty spot on and 99% of people couldn't tell the difference.I have considered it in the past to save money but it's just not the same as I'm buying for myself not for others so I know it's crap and couldn't do it.
Robcguns, Rolex literally just changed their policy sometime around December 9-10th, 2016. If the warranty card isn't stamped from an AD the day it's sold to the buyer and on file in Switzerland or can be verified via the internet, they will no longer honor them. Not sure if the warranty even transfers to the new owner anymore. They are trying to cut out the Grey Market. Which sucks, LOL.
But if someone can buy the EXACT same watch, still brand new and wrapped up with all accoutrement and documentation and never worn and genuine AND save about 25% plus, I don't think not having a warranty would stop them. It wouldn't me, LOL.
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so if the quality is that great, how come warranty is that big of a deal
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We all know your average getbigger has a few dozen new and vintage swiss timepieces kicking around his collection at any one time. But said getbiggers would never daily wear such valuables especially in times like these with the dindus up in arms.
I'm looking for a clean simple watch, no more than $450 but dead reliable high quality and looks the business. I am a huge submariner fan, but would never spend that kind of money on something I intend to wear every day. Band must be metal, and no stupid bling bling stuff going on with it, just clean and classy look.
Any suggestions?
I too like the Rolex sea dweller. I'm not a bling guy and don't wear any jewelry, but like a good watch. Why not just save and get one nice thing, it'll last a lifetime and there's no compromise.
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These kind of threads always bring out the dick slingers who pretent to own pimping watches. Reallity-> casio
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Robcguns, Rolex literally just changed their policy sometime around December 9-10th, 2016. If the warranty card isn't stamped from an AD the day it's sold to the buyer and on file in Switzerland or can be verified via the internet, they will no longer honor them. Not sure if the warranty even transfers to the new owner anymore. They are trying to cut out the Grey Market. Which sucks, LOL.
But if someone can buy the EXACT same watch, still brand new and wrapped up with all accoutrement and documentation and never worn and genuine AND save about 25% plus, I don't think not having a warranty would stop them. It wouldn't me, LOL.
Thanks for the update,I heard something but wasn't sure what it was.Yeah ok take a big discount verse a warranty you prob won't need anyways.
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Once again,some people like watches,I'm sure you like some things that other people don't?Why think people have to be showing off cause they happen to like expensive watches?I just don't get why anyone has to be that guy?i don't say people wearing fancy suits or driving bentleys are show offs.If I can afford it and I like it I buy it simple as that.Also I've never lost money on a Rolex as I am close with An AD and get great prices so when I want to change watches I sell for a profit and get the next piece.Its money in the bank while enjoying something I like.
Its a status symbol ::)
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so if the quality is that great, how come warranty is that big of a deal
Cause when you spend a lot of money you like a warranty,chances are you won't need to use it anyways but nice to know it's there.But like I said in post above ok take discount over warranty any day.
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These kind of threads always bring out the dick slingers who pretent to own pimping watches. Reallity-> casio
Yeah really hard to believe people on a forum own some nice watches.You must lead a pathetic existance wearing your Casio in your moms basemnet.
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Yeah really hard to believe people on a forum own some nice watches.You must lead a pathetic existance wearing your Casio in your moms basemnet.
I wear a casio but I do not live in my moms basement most of the time you bitch!!!!!
And ofcourse some getbiggers can afford big watches but not you. Poser.
You meltdown fast bro, fast lol
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If you look like a piece of shit and are a fuckwit, no watch is going to cover that, everyone will think its a fake.
If you have charisma and charm you can get away with a fake because people will expect you to have the real thing.
the watch itself doesn't matter.
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I wear a casio but I do not live in my moms basement most of the time you bitch!!!!!
And ofcourse some getbiggers can afford big watches but not you. Poser.
You meltdown fast bro, fast lol
I forgot to switch accounts FFS ;D
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If you look like a piece of shit and are a fuckwit, no watch is going to cover that, everyone will think its a fake.
If you have charisma and charm you can get away with a fake because people will expect you to have the real thing.
the watch itself doesn't matter.
The truth
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i disagree.
it does matter.
just like having an original painting rather than a replica matters.
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i disagree.
it does matter.
just like having an original painting rather than a replica matters.
Not really, if a multi millionaire had a fake painting on his wall would anyone suspect it was fake?
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i disagree.
it does matter.
just like having an original painting rather than a replica matters.
But having the original painting does not turn a dweeb in to a handsome stud.
A handsome stud is a handsome stud with or without the original painting.
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I wear a casio but I do not live in my moms basement most of the time you bitch!!!!!
And ofcourse some getbiggers can afford big watches but not you. Poser.
You meltdown fast bro, fast lol
The richest guy I know wears a Casio so no prob with Casio,I was using it as hack bencher used it.Just backing up my love of Rolex watches.
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But having the original painting does not turn a dweeb in to a handsome stud.
A handsome stud is a handsome stud with or without the original painting.
The fuck does that have to do with anything?People like what they like,I swear half this forum is a bunch of mentally handicapped individuals.
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The richest guy I know wears a Casio so no prob with Casio,I was using it as hack bencher used it.Just backing up my love of Rolex watches.
epic trailer park circle of friends of peace.
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The fuck does that have to do with anything?People like what they like,I swear half this forum is a bunch of mentally handicapped individuals.
You melt to fast to be on getbig brah. Just relax.
You imagine to have expensive watches, I have no problem with that at all!
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epic trailer park circle of friends of peace.
Yeah he only owns half of cape cod mass.His family is worth close to a billion.But like a moron you judge wealth by a manss watch.idiot.
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You melt to fast to be on getbig brah. Just relax.
You imagine to have expensive watches, I have no problem with that at all!
Sure pal.Please don't speak to me when you have a fat black as your avatar.
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Sure pal.Please don't speak to me when you have a fat black as your avatar.
I am fat, black and I like to rap, whats wrong with that? You a racist?
But I dont want you to blow a another gasket so I will exit and leave this thread in Peas.
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Yeah he only owns half of cape cod mass.His family is worth close to a billion.But like a moron you judge wealth by a manss watch.idiot.
With all due respect this particular person you speak of has never ever heard of you.
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Not really, if a multi millionaire had a fake painting on his wall would anyone suspect it was fake?
he doesnt have it for others, he have it for himself.
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Would I? Yes, but it's not high on the list of what I want because its not swiss
common opinion
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I've boughten grey market many times and they honored my warranty when there was an issue which isn't to often.haven't had a problem in years though.As long as card is swiped at AD it's all set.as far as reps go,I have a buddy that buys them and wears them for a while to see if he likes them enough to buy the real ones and I will say he spends about 4-500 on these reps and they are pretty spot on and 99% of people couldn't tell the difference.I have considered it in the past to save money but it's just not the same as I'm buying for myself not for others so I know it's crap and couldn't do it.
boughten?
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Replicas are being made with some genuin parts now. These Chinese are nifty fuckers. But the good replicas don't cost $50 like those on canal street. Some can go as high as $1500 with fully working flying tourbillons. Why pay $100k for a tourb when it can be had for $1k
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In another thread I mentioned a big birthday coming up, and that I was looking at one of those luxury flights on Etihad or something - consensus on here seemed to judge it a bit wasteful.
I've got a little collection of divers (Seiko, etc.) that make me happy, but it never even crossed my mind to go any bigger. But the investment side of watches makes some sense to me, and this thread has had me googling a little. With apologies to the OP for hi-jacking this a little, does anyone have anything to say about one of these please? (Pre-owned, natch)
http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/Milgauss/116400/8074/item/80357 (http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/Milgauss/116400/8074/item/80357)
(http://www.watchtime.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Rolex_Milgauss_whitedial_reclining_500.jpg)
Or in the blue face
(http://dvciknd2kslsk.cloudfront.net/images/watchfinderimages/Watch/Rolex/Milgauss/81353-357132900.jpg;w=220;quality=72)
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In another thread I mentioned a big birthday coming up, and that I was looking at one of those luxury flights on Etihad or something - consensus on here seemed to judge it a bit wasteful.
I've got a little collection of divers (Seiko, etc.) that make me happy, but it never even crossed my mind to go any bigger. But the investment side of watches makes some sense to me, and this thread has had me googling a little. With apologies to the OP for hi-jacking this a little, does anyone have anything to say about one of these please? (Pre-owned, natch)
http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/Milgauss/116400/8074/item/80357 (http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/Milgauss/116400/8074/item/80357)
(http://www.watchtime.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Rolex_Milgauss_whitedial_reclining_500.jpg)
Or in the blue face
(http://dvciknd2kslsk.cloudfront.net/images/watchfinderimages/Watch/Rolex/Milgauss/81353-357132900.jpg;w=220;quality=72)
They both look great.
The top one has a very clean classy classic look - it's the one I'd choose.
Only I don't have the $.... :'( ha
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They both look great.
The top one has a very clean classy classic look - it's the one I'd choose.
Only I don't have the $.... :'( ha
LOL Dude, just to be absolutely clear, this would be a one-off for my 50th. I'm not a GetBig JetSetter ;D... I've got a few Seiko 7002 custom builds that are fun, but they are all sub £200. It was robcguns talking about the lack of depreciation, or even appreciation, of the investment in something a little pricier that caught my attention. Never even crossed my mind to look at Rolex before.
For example, that white faced watch above is 9 years old! And if you look on that website it's worth virtually the same as one only a couple of years old. So the way I'm now looking at it is take the plunge, look after it/wear it for a few years then see how I feel about trading it in... that's making a lot more sense to me than burning the cash on a one off journey or something.
I see some more Googling over the weekend! :D
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LOL Dude, just to be absolutely clear, this would be a one-off for my 50th. I'm not a GetBig JetSetter ;D... I've got a few Seiko 7002 custom builds that are fun, but they are all sub £200. It was robcguns talking about the lack of depreciation, or even appreciation, of the investment in something a little pricier that caught my attention. Never even crossed my mind to look at Rolex before.
For example, that white faced watch above is 9 years old! And if you look on that website it's worth virtually the same as one only a couple of years old. So the way I'm now looking at it is take the plunge, look after it/wear it for a few years then see how I feel about trading it in... that's making a lot more sense to me than burning the cash on a one off journey or something.
I see some more Googling over the weekend! :D
I'd go for a submariner over a milgause. Appreciating watches are rare, but you won't lose much on a rolex, unless you beat the shit out of it.
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he doesnt have it for others, he have it for himself.
Nah, people do things for the acceptance and appreciation and respect of others, we very rarely do anything simply for ourselves.
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Yeah he only owns half of cape cod mass.His family is worth close to a billion.But like a moron you judge wealth by a manss watch.idiot.
If you read my other posts in this thread you would know that to be not the case.
I was pulling your leg...
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boughten?
I think he means "Purchasened"
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I'd go for a submariner over a milgause. Appreciating watches are rare, but you won't lose much on a rolex, unless you beat the shit out of it.
Appreciate your opinion 10pints, I shall widen the net to submariners as you suggest. And I'm open to other suggestions around £5k sterling max.
The reason I leaned towards a Milgaus is the incorporation of a Faraday Cage seemed unusual and potentially useful in a post- nuclear war setting. It may also offer some mitigation against an EMP attack from outer space fritzing it (a la the War of the Worlds reboot)....
Oh, and I'd never seen someone wearing one of these before... ;D
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Appreciate your opinion 10pints, I shall widen the net to submariners as you suggest. And I'm open to other suggestions around £5k sterling max.
The reason I leaned towards a Milgaus is the incorporation of a Faraday Cage seemed unusual and potentially useful in a post- nuclear war setting. It may also offer some mitigation against an EMP attack from outer space fritzing it (a la the War of the Worlds reboot)....
Oh, and I'd never seen someone wearing one of these before... ;D
I'd stick to Milgaus -- as you said its holding its value very well
And you dont see any -- Rarity value --
oh & my 50th came & went - no rolex - couldnt afford one.. :'(
Your £ spend as it pleases you -- And fine watch like that is an investment. enjoy.
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In another thread I mentioned a big birthday coming up, and that I was looking at one of those luxury flights on Etihad or something - consensus on here seemed to judge it a bit wastefull
;D ;D sorry Taffin, go with God and spend as you wish.
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Appreciate your opinion 10pints, I shall widen the net to submariners as you suggest. And I'm open to other suggestions around £5k sterling max.
The reason I leaned towards a Milgaus is the incorporation of a Faraday Cage seemed unusual and potentially useful in a post- nuclear war setting. It may also offer some mitigation against an EMP attack from outer space fritzing it (a la the War of the Worlds reboot)....
Oh, and I'd never seen someone wearing one of these before... ;D
Very good points, was forgetting about the impending nuclear war / EMP. The milgaus is rarer, simply because it is a less popular watch, and not far off, price wise, from the submariner. So most go for the sub. The sub is generally perceived to be a more iconic watch, and respected by watch snobs the world over.
That said, whatever gives you the most pleasure is the one for you.
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Appreciate your opinion 10pints, I shall widen the net to submariners as you suggest. And I'm open to other suggestions around £5k sterling max.
The reason I leaned towards a Milgaus is the incorporation of a Faraday Cage seemed unusual and potentially useful in a post- nuclear war setting. It may also offer some mitigation against an EMP attack from outer space fritzing it (a la the War of the Worlds reboot)....
Oh, and I'd never seen someone wearing one of these before... ;D
Yes, it'll be very important to have a working watch after a Nuclear bomb explodes.
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I'd go for a submariner over a milgause. Appreciating watches are rare, but you won't lose much on a rolex, unless you beat the shit out of it.
Very important to own a submariner if you plan to be on dry land all the time. A diving watch is very important to own ::) . This is the douche mentality of watches. Always wanting chronos or diving watches yet never timing anything or diving.
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Don't get a Rolex or Omega...Service is recommended every 5 years and is around five hundred bucks, Plus, the watch is so nice that you hesitate to wear it in many situations.
Quartz watches need batteries regularly and 2 times my watches have quit running while getting batteries changed. I just bought a Citizen solar powered diving watch made completely of titanium that's shock resistant, water proof to 300 feet, has a shatterproof crystal, heat resistant and incredibly accurate and never needs a battery or any kind of service or attention. This watch will outlast me. $450.00
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Appreciate your opinion 10pints, I shall widen the net to submariners as you suggest. And I'm open to other suggestions around £5k sterling max.
The reason I leaned towards a Milgaus is the incorporation of a Faraday Cage seemed unusual and potentially useful in a post- nuclear war setting. It may also offer some mitigation against an EMP attack from outer space fritzing it (a la the War of the Worlds reboot)....
Oh, and I'd never seen someone wearing one of these before... ;D
Download the app "liveauctions" and search watches. It's where I get a lot of old shit, but they have watches and jewelry too and from reputable auction houses.
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Yes, it'll be very important to have a working watch after a Nuclear bomb explodes.
:D Haha! C'mon... I was joking dude.... I was playing up to the 'end-of-the-world-prepping-now-The-Donald-is-on-the-button' crew...
I actually thought I'd laid it on too thick by adding the War of the Worlds reference... guess I was still too subtle... ;D
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;D ;D sorry Taffin, go with God and spend as you wish.
Thanks Hack/Lex/Vic :-*
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Don't get a Rolex or Omega...Service is recommended every 5 years and is around five hundred bucks, Plus, the watch is so nice that you hesitate to wear it in many situations.
Quartz watches need batteries regularly and 2 times my watches have quit running while getting batteries changed. I just bought a Citizen solar powered diving watch made completely of titanium that's shock resistant, water proof to 300 feet, has a shatterproof crystal, heat resistant and incredibly accurate and never needs a battery or any kind of service or attention. This watch will outlast me. $450.00
My dads had his Rolex for 20 years and has never serviced it and he wears it 24/7,lots of people never service there watches for many years.Rolex recommends so they get more money but a regular watch maker can service for 250.
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In another thread I mentioned a big birthday coming up, and that I was looking at one of those luxury flights on Etihad or something - consensus on here seemed to judge it a bit wasteful.
I've got a little collection of divers (Seiko, etc.) that make me happy, but it never even crossed my mind to go any bigger. But the investment side of watches makes some sense to me, and this thread has had me googling a little. With apologies to the OP for hi-jacking this a little, does anyone have anything to say about one of these please? (Pre-owned, natch)
http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/Milgauss/116400/8074/item/80357 (http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/Milgauss/116400/8074/item/80357)
(http://www.watchtime.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Rolex_Milgauss_whitedial_reclining_500.jpg)
Or in the blue face
(http://dvciknd2kslsk.cloudfront.net/images/watchfinderimages/Watch/Rolex/Milgauss/81353-357132900.jpg;w=220;quality=72)
I had the milgauss z-blue and loved it.You can get a lnib for around 6500 and wear it for a few years and sell it for 5500.Milgauss is one of the least popular but a great watch,you won't see many in the wild.The sub on the other hand is the most popular and will take the least hit.Either way can't go wrong with a Rolex.Check them all out and go try them on,gmtii,sd4k,sub,milgauss,exp,expii,djii,etc...there is a feeling when you put a Rolex on that can be described,I've had lots of watches and the only ones that get me going are Rolex.
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Never a fan of the rolex mil.... Too damn small. Justblike the date just or day-date
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Thanks Hack/Lex/Vic :-*
Me and my gimmics greet you back! 8)
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Never a fan of the rolex mil.... Too damn small. Justblike the date just or day-date
The milgauss is 40 mm,u understand the original dj and dd as they are 36mm.To me 40 mm is the perfect size in my eyes.the only watch I like that is bigger is the the deep sea at 43mm.
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To be honest, don't fuck about with Milgaus vs Sub et al, just pony up and get an AP chrono.
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To be honest, don't fuck about with Milgaus vs Sub et al, just pony up and get an AP chrono.
Not after a chrono - too much stuff on the watch face I don't need. I'm looking at clean designs, such as this
(http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/medias/0008651-0-Large?context=bWFzdGVyfGltYWdlc3wyMDE4NzJ8aW1hZ2UvanBlZ3xpbWFnZXMvODg0NDU5ODM3ODUyNi5qcGd8LQ)
£3420
http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0008651/Breitling-Superocean-Heritage-46-Automatic-Mens-Watch/p (http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0008651/Breitling-Superocean-Heritage-46-Automatic-Mens-Watch/p)
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To be honest, don't fuck about with Milgaus vs Sub et al, just pony up and get an AP chrono.
Yeah if you want a big hit.No watch holds it value like a Rolex.Ap chronos are to big and any company that names their watches after people should be avoided.If you want to be in another league go PP.
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Not after a chrono - too much stuff on the watch face I don't need. I'm looking at clean designs, such as this
(http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/medias/0008651-0-Large?context=bWFzdGVyfGltYWdlc3wyMDE4NzJ8aW1hZ2UvanBlZ3xpbWFnZXMvODg0NDU5ODM3ODUyNi5qcGd8LQ)
£3420
http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0008651/Breitling-Superocean-Heritage-46-Automatic-Mens-Watch/p (http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0008651/Breitling-Superocean-Heritage-46-Automatic-Mens-Watch/p)
That's prolly the best Look in breitling I've seen. Wouldn't get it without a leather strap though. (With my 7" wrists. Lol)
... Still, pony up and get a panerai. Ap and hubolt got popular with Jay-Z rapping about them. Hence ill never own one.
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Not after a chrono - too much stuff on the watch face I don't need. I'm looking at clean designs, such as this
(http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/medias/0008651-0-Large?context=bWFzdGVyfGltYWdlc3wyMDE4NzJ8aW1hZ2UvanBlZ3xpbWFnZXMvODg0NDU5ODM3ODUyNi5qcGd8LQ)
£3420
http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0008651/Breitling-Superocean-Heritage-46-Automatic-Mens-Watch/p (http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0008651/Breitling-Superocean-Heritage-46-Automatic-Mens-Watch/p)
Too much blue.
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Too much blue.
I never wear blue. (From a red neighborhood lol), but id wear that blue face.
Was Lookin forever for a Pepsi dial GMT (saw one first time while reading DuPont registry on a plane back in 97.. Wanted one since. Had to settle for coke dial GMTs. Lol
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Not after a chrono - too much stuff on the watch face I don't need. I'm looking at clean designs, such as this
(http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/medias/0008651-0-Large?context=bWFzdGVyfGltYWdlc3wyMDE4NzJ8aW1hZ2UvanBlZ3xpbWFnZXMvODg0NDU5ODM3ODUyNi5qcGd8LQ)
£3420
http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0008651/Breitling-Superocean-Heritage-46-Automatic-Mens-Watch/p (http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0008651/Breitling-Superocean-Heritage-46-Automatic-Mens-Watch/p)
Go for the sub 114060,my absolute favorite watch,classic and simple.very clean dial.
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I never wear blue. (From a red neighborhood lol), but id wear that blue face.
Was Lookin forever for a Pepsi dial GMT (saw one first time while reading DuPont registry on a plane back in 97.. Wanted one since. Had to settle for coke dial GMTs. Lol
My second Rolex was a GMT "fat lady". Man do I wish I hung onto that watch!
They have a black and blue bezel now. Still 40mm. :-\
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My second Rolex was a GMT "fat lady". Man do I wish I hung onto that watch!
They have a black and blue bezel now. Still 40mm. :-\
Yeah the blnr,I had one then I sold it to get the deep blue.That blnr was a beauty though.
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My second Rolex was a GMT "fat lady". Man do I wish I hung onto that watch!
They have a black and blue bezel now. Still 40mm. :-\
I always thought they were 39. I always wanted a rolex since reading my first DuPont Registry, then after getting them I was always disappointed. Lol. My first was a day-date stainless with I think? A stainless face(like a more silvery Champlain color? I forget.. It was like 18yrs ago I was 17. Only kid in school with a Rolex when everybody else had Fossil. Lol... Then picked up 2 Gucci watches, which I loved. Only cost 450 & 600... Years later after I got a lol more timepiece-davy I learned Fossil makes A LOT of watches, Gucci included) with diamond dial.
I also like a couple IWC... I think for a long time Rolex used to make the internals of iwcs (up till maybe 2012? Could be a different brand other than iwc.. I forget)
... For the dudes who say "waste of money.. Spending $2000-7000 for a watch". I hardly ever use them for time. Only time i look at them isntonsee what date it is (date window is a must for me). Watches are an "almost" investment and the only "jewlery" a man should wear.aside from a wedding ring. (Maybe earrings.. Back in the day i wore 2 1/2Ct princess cut studs in each ear and 1 1/4Ct p cut in my upper left ear... Kinda grew outta that. Lol)
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Go for the sub 114060,my absolute favorite watch,classic and simple.very clean dial.
Now THAT is what I'm talking about. .... thanks man, that is now top of my list no question and just within my price bracket 8)
(http://www.ablogtowatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Rolex-Submariner-114060-12.jpg)
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Appreciate your opinion 10pints, I shall widen the net to submariners as you suggest. And I'm open to other suggestions around £5k sterling max.
The reason I leaned towards a Milgaus is the incorporation of a Faraday Cage seemed unusual and potentially useful in a post- nuclear war setting. It may also offer some mitigation against an EMP attack from outer space fritzing it (a la the War of the Worlds reboot)....
Oh, and I'd never seen someone wearing one of these before... ;D
Wouldn't get a Milgauss unless you need it (practically) or are really in love with the look. Submariner is always popular. You may also want to look at a GMT II or Explorer I or II. I suggest you get one with a date complication.
I have an Explorer II polar 39mm. Love it. Good thing about it is the number of people who have commented: zero.
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Wouldn't get a Milgauss unless you need it (practically) or are really in love with the look. Submariner is always popular. You may also want to look at a GMT II or Explorer I or II. I suggest you get one with a date complication.
I have an Explorer II polar 39mm. Love it. Good thing about it is the number of people who have commented: zero.
Never been a fan of the exploree.. Just don't like the bezel. :/ Could've picked one up from a client bout 4 yrs ago for $2500... Look in back i should've gotten it and resold it and made a 500-700 profit. :(
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Never been a fan of the exploree.. Just don't like the bezel. :/ Could've picked one up from a client bout 4 yrs ago for $2500... Look in back i should've gotten it and resold it and made a 500-700 profit. :(
Fair enough. Prefer the white dial than black. Perhaps understated as a Rolex.
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Yeah the blnr,I had one then I sold it to get the deep blue.That blnr was a beauty though.
I'm def a fan just wish they would move to 42mm like the explorers and DJ11. Did you say you have an exp 11? I love the orange hand with the black dial.
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Now THAT is what I'm talking about. .... thanks man, that is now top of my list no question and just within my price bracket 8)
(http://www.ablogtowatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Rolex-Submariner-114060-12.jpg)
What a waist of cash. They should raise the income tax where you are from ; : >:( ;D
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What a waist of cash. They should raise the income tax where you are from ; : >:( ;D
You have quite the waist yourself, stud. ;)
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You have quite the waist yourself, stud. ;)
;D ;D ;D
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I'm def a fan just wish they would move to 42mm like the explorers and DJ11. Did you say you have an exp 11? I love the orange hand with the black dial.
Used to have the expii black dial,it was a beauty and definitely not one you see very often but I'm partial to ceramic bezels so the only metal bezel I have now is the Daytona.
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What a waist of cash. They should raise the income tax where you are from ; : >:( ;D
Hack - you know I love you dude, and I'm not your average GetBig millionaire (seriously!!!). But how is it a 'waist' of cash if it holds or even increases its value?
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Wouldn't get a Milgauss unless you need it (practically) or are really in love with the look. Submariner is always popular. You may also want to look at a GMT II or Explorer I or II. I suggest you get one with a date complication.
I have an Explorer II polar 39mm. Love it. Good thing about it is the number of people who have commented: zero.
Oh jeez - another perfect example of what I'm looking for!! Super clean dial etc etc... Thanks Hypo LOL
(http://www.ablogtowatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Rolex-Explorer-2016-214270-1.jpg)
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Now THAT is what I'm talking about. .... thanks man, that is now top of my list no question and just within my price bracket 8)
(http://www.ablogtowatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Rolex-Submariner-114060-12.jpg)
You can definitely find them lnib for around 6k us.Keep it for years and you won't lose much if any.You will love this watch.
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Oh jeez - another perfect example of what I'm looking for!! Super clean dial etc etc... Thanks Hypo LOL
(http://www.ablogtowatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Rolex-Explorer-2016-214270-1.jpg)
I had the new explorer in my hands for a few days and it's a beauty no doubt but if you try on the sub and exp I'm pretty sure you will choose the sub unless you like a slightly smaller style.Good thing about sub is ceramic bezel so no scratches where as the exp bezel scratches fast as it's polished.
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Oh jeez - another perfect example of what I'm looking for!! Super clean dial etc etc... Thanks Hypo LOL
(http://www.ablogtowatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Rolex-Explorer-2016-214270-1.jpg)
Must've been outta the game longer than in though.. Never seen a clean bezel explorer. Lol
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You can definitely find them lnib for around 6k us.Keep it for years and you won't lose much if any.You will love this watch.
Lose? Pfft. There are 2 brands that will hold their value: Rolex and Patek (getbig standard watch).
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Lose? Pfft. There are 2 brands that will hold their value: Rolex and Patek (getbig standard watch).
Pateks are outta 99% of the populations price range, not just getbiggers lol.
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Lose? Pfft. There are 2 brands that will hold their value: Rolex and Patek (getbig standard watch).
Rolex holds the best hands down.Been dealing in watches for 20 years now and I've flipped many watches and Rolex is the one that I make money on or wear for a year and break even.you have to know how and where to buy.
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Rolex holds the best hands down.Been dealing in watches for 20 years now and I've flipped many watches and Rolex is the one that I make money on or wear for a year and break even.you have to know how and where to buy.
and find someone dumb enough to pay over the odds.
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Rolex holds the best hands down.Been dealing in watches for 20 years now and I've flipped many watches and Rolex is the one that I make money on or wear for a year and break even.you have to know how and where to buy.
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and find someone dumb enough to pay over the odds.
Nothing dumb about buying a rolex.Cars,bikes,boats,etc... all lose value.Rolex basically does not lose value.The Rolex 116520 Daytona has an msrp of 12200.00 and they are selling new in box for 14-15k,the new Daytona 116500 has a retail of 12500 and it's been selling since it came out beginning of 2016 for on average 18k with no signs of slowing down.if you like watches it's pretty cool to wear something you like and make money or break even.
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Very true, but I still love Paerai.(ovvrr allllll time piece makers).
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back to op
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expensive watch=small d!ck
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expensive watch=small d!ck
Another idiot.Il measure against you any day while wearing a Rolex and guarantee I win.
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expensive watch=small d!ck
Living off inheritance=entitled little brat.
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Not after a chrono - too much stuff on the watch face I don't need. I'm looking at clean designs, such as this
(http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/medias/0008651-0-Large?context=bWFzdGVyfGltYWdlc3wyMDE4NzJ8aW1hZ2UvanBlZ3xpbWFnZXMvODg0NDU5ODM3ODUyNi5qcGd8LQ)
£3420
http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0008651/Breitling-Superocean-Heritage-46-Automatic-Mens-Watch/p (http://www.beaverbrooks.co.uk/0008651/Breitling-Superocean-Heritage-46-Automatic-Mens-Watch/p)
Just saw this available today for $2500 from a reseller.
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Just saw this available today for $2500 from a reseller.
Cool! link?
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Hack - you know I love you dude, and I'm not your average GetBig millionaire (seriously!!!). But how is it a 'waist' of cash if it holds or even increases its value?
I stand corrected, but was just goofing around broseph.
If it holds value or increases it is not a waist of money.
It is just that I would buy necessity's and practical goods if I had some extra cash avaliable. But that is because there were some times in my life that €€ was to low.
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Rolex holds the best hands down.Been dealing in watches for 20 years now and I've flipped many watches and Rolex is the one that I make money on or wear for a year and break even.you have to know how and where to buy.
That's the key with swiss brands and I have never lost money on Breitling, Omega, Panerai, or Rolex.
This is shows where all private sales are on the net. You have to know what you are doing here but this is a good way to buy.
http://www.watchrecon.com
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Nothing dumb about buying a rolex.Cars,bikes,boats,etc... all lose value.Rolex basically does not lose value.The Rolex 116520 Daytona has an msrp of 12200.00 and they are selling new in box for 14-15k,the new Daytona 116500 has a retail of 12500 and it's been selling since it came out beginning of 2016 for on average 18k with no signs of slowing down.if you like watches it's pretty cool to wear something you like and make money or break even.
and you validate my point whilst disagreeing with it
If you find someone to pay more than you did then you found a sucker, and when you bought it at less than it was worth you found another sucker.
But its just you that always breaks even or makes money, you're no sucker of course.
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Now THAT is what I'm talking about. .... thanks man, that is now top of my list no question and just within my price bracket 8)
(http://www.ablogtowatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Rolex-Submariner-114060-12.jpg)
This was my first Rolex and it's always been my favorite.
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If you want reliability and whatnot, get a quartz something. Automatics tend to need to be serviced, especially if they have a lot of comications ("complications" doesnt mean "problems", it just means it has more "stuff" like sub-dials and such... Think Milgause(sp?) with zero complications vs. Rolex Daytona with 3 subdials.
However I did accidentally drive my ex bro in laws car over my first Rolex. (If taken the watch off checking air pressure in a back tire n his wife didn't feel comfortable backing the car outta the garage with it being a manual/lowered/shortthrw shifter/stiff one-off clutch. And having only about 4" of wiggle room on each side of the car.. So I backed it out for her. Totally forgot about the watch....only damage was a few scratches. Rolex(&most swiss) have sapphire crystal "glass" that will not break. Scratches buffed/polished out with a $40 cleaning.
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If you're worried about inevitably losing money on your purchase then I recommend a Timex.
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If you want reliability and whatnot, get a quartz something. Automatics tend to need to be serviced, especially if they have a lot of comications ("complications" doesnt mean "problems", it just means it has more "stuff" like sub-dials and such... Think Milgause(sp?) with zero complications vs. Rolex Daytona with 3 subdials.
However I did accidentally drive my ex bro in laws car over my first Rolex. (If taken the watch off checking air pressure in a back tire n his wife didn't feel comfortable backing the car outta the garage with it being a manual/lowered/shortthrw shifter/stiff one-off clutch. And having only about 4" of wiggle room on each side of the car.. So I backed it out for her. Totally forgot about the watch....only damage was a few scratches. Rolex(&most swiss) have sapphire crystal "glass" that will not break. Scratches buffed/polished out with a $40 cleaning.
"quiet day today, nothing much happened"
NB, this statement has never been said by ESFitness ever.
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so you guys bought any new watches lately??
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so you guys bought any new watches lately??
Why buy a new watch if you can see the exact time on your smartphone? ???
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just as you dont buy a smartphone for time you dont buy a watch for time!