The Timepiece Thread vol: READ THE 1st POST!!!

[Extrait de Minimalisme]

 

 

Any particular reason why the Bahama's a good place to buy a watch?

With the difference in retail alone, one could justify flying down there for the day, picking up a watch and flying back home.

A lotta guys in Africa who buy big watches fly to Dubai/UK for the night to pick them up.

I know a dude who flew from Johannesburg to Dubai for one night only to get his rolex. He said his watch, hotel, transfers, and dinner and drinks for the night he was there was cheaper than buying the Rolex at home.

Gotta know how to work them angles.. Safe to say most US Rolex buyers aren't jet setters in that sense, and the $1000 savings is pennies to them. I there's a market for everything, especially "medical/medicine tourism" well off Russians will go wherever for the savings. 

I saw an Argentinian guy drop $40k on two IWC's in Jamaica.. He and his son threw the watches on their wrists and the boutique said they would ship the box and papers.

 

[Adamdraps]

I'm thinking about getting my first Rolex. I really like the GMT master II. Also like the submariner and datejust. Out of those what is the better investment? I'm most likely going to buy pre owned. 

 

[vietster]

Subs hold their value best. But you should go with what you like most, the gmt master. Also you're buying pre-owned so you should get back most of your money when you decide to sell.

 

[mrobert875]

I'm thinking about getting my first Rolex. I really like the GMT master II. Also like the submariner and datejust. Out of those what is the better investment? I'm most likely going to buy pre owned. 

6 serials= no investment, maybe the 40mm seasweller in many years to come will rise in price due to the short production run.
There are only two 5 serials that have gone up in price over the years (not counting inflation) the Pepsi GMT Z-serial with 3186 movement and the 16610lv Y or F serial, with mark 1 dial and insert. I would not count them as investment because they have already shot up in price.

 

[typerpinoy]

I'm thinking about getting my first Rolex. I really like the GMT master II. Also like the submariner and datejust. Out of those what is the better investment? I'm most likely going to buy pre owned. 

None of them will be a good investment. Just buy what you like and wear it happily.

 

[rdeezy]

Mako II or Seiko 5? Having trouble deciding on which one I want.

 

[Extrait de Minimalisme]

Seiko 5 offers much more variety, it all depends on what style you prefer. My Orient kept perfect time, but I wouldn't buy again. I still would like a Bambino.

 

[wear rare airs]

When in Vegas.

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Nice hulk typerpinoy that's probably the best combo to have IMO when it comes to Rolex.

 

[zk1mpls]

It's almost out... there's a price now https://shop.hamiltonwatch.com/intr...dium=ad&utm_campaign=us&utm_content=h38716731

 

[girlslovewaffles]

Any particular reason why 6 serials aren't considered investments? Just because they're more mass produced or ...?

 

[mrobert875]

Any particular reason why 6 serials aren't considered investments? Just because they're more mass produced or ...?

Mass produced and still in production. The only 6 serial that may go up in value is the (SD4K)40mm seadweller. The production run was so short on the (sd4k). Buy pre owned, unpolished, with box and paper if you are concerned about loosing money.

 

[Trey Bantz]

I bought an Omega Speedmaster Day Date, I'll post pics when it arrives

 

[eiddyfouw]

I bought an Omega Speedmaster Day Date, I'll post pics when it arrives

This will probably be the only time I'll ever give you a rep

 

[Trey Bantz]

I bought an Omega Speedmaster Day Date, I'll post pics when it arrives

This will probably be the only time I'll ever give you a rep

 

[QU!K]

This probably too broke boi for y'all but, I had my eye on this, probably gonna cop in the near future.
Seiko SRP777

Actually debating between that and an Apple Watch

 

[mister friendly]

I love the way that Seiko looks.

How much do they run $400?

 

[QU!K]

I love the way that Seiko looks.

How much do they run $400?

It's less than $300 usd on Amazon

 

[airtothemax]

They can be had for less, brand new. For example, I bought mine from here:

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/search/results.html?search_in_description=1&keyword=srp777

It's a great watch btw...wears very comfortably due to the cushion case design, keeps great time, and just oozes history. It's the perfect beater imo.

 

[Trey Bantz]

My Omega Speedmaster Day Date arrived today and I absolutely love it. Taking it to my jeweler tomorrow to get it sized and have him explain to me how to properly set the day, month, etc.

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[QU!K]

They can be had for less, brand new. For example, I bought mine from here:

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/search/results.html?search_in_description=1&keyword=srp777

It's a great watch btw...wears very comfortably due to the cushion case design, keeps great time, and just oozes history. It's the perfect beater imo.

This website is legit?

 

[airtothemax]

This website is legit?

Yes, grey market. For a watch like that, I personally don't worry about buying from an AD. That's just me though.

 

[dreamer23]

Bought myself a fathers day gift..1st watch purchase...i know movado gets some slack but I always wanted 1..plus it was on clearence reg 395 got it for 250

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[the 718 truth]

Anyway, picked up another G-Shock for the beater rotation. Last one for a long while, I hope.
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I've had a very similar one for about 8 or 9 years now. Still perfect except for a tiny bit of fiberglass that stuck to the strap when I was doing some work. Perfect beater.

 

[the 718 truth]

So i think I've narrowed down my choices for my next watch

Anybody have experience with Bell & Ross?

 

[typerpinoy]

So sick
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