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Serotonin said:

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nealan said:

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This is a late April fools joke right?

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The only 'collab' Patek's ever done (that I'm aware of) is with Tiffany & Co. The Tiffany blue dial is iconic.

So it only makes sense that Weber Grills would be the second. The bratwurst subdial will make this the next iconic piece for collectors.

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Yeah the auction for the pocket watch that was on the Titanic I linked earlier was a Tiffany & Patek collab.

FTAC is your best bet, but you might check with Lewis Jewelers in Webster, too. They sell pre-owned and new Rolex watches. Their inventory changes often.

The Rolex AD thing is so absurd. I understand supply and demand but goodness.

I walked in and bought my Rolex off the shelf 12 years ago. Now you have to be Bill Gates to get one through normal retail channels.

tx4guns said:

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FTAC is your best bet, but you might check with Lewis Jewelers in Webster, too. They sell pre-owned and new Rolex watches. Their inventory changes often.

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Last time we took my wife's Rolex there to get serviced, they told us they were no longer an AD. Told us the only one in Houston was in the Galleria area. It's been a couple years back though. Maybe a dumb question, but if they are not an AD, can they still sell new?

I know this is on the lower end, but my in-laws always buy jewelry for their grandkids as a graduation present. My son wants a watch. Budget is $250.

What are some good/unique options?

cgh1999 said:

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I know this is on the lower end, but my in-laws always buy jewelry for their grandkids as a graduation present. My son wants a watch. Budget is $250.

What are some good/unique options?

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https://www.jomashop.com/citizen-tsuyosa-automatic-black-dial-mens-watch-nj0151-53e.html

G-shock.

Drshovelhead said:

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tx4guns said:

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FTAC is your best bet, but you might check with Lewis Jewelers in Webster, too. They sell pre-owned and new Rolex watches. Their inventory changes often.

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Last time we took my wife's Rolex there to get serviced, they told us they were no longer an AD. Told us the only one in Houston was in the Galleria area. It's been a couple years back though. Maybe a dumb question, but if they are not an AD, can they still sell new?

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They haven't been an AD for quite some time

Drshovelhead said:

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tx4guns said:

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FTAC is your best bet, but you might check with Lewis Jewelers in Webster, too. They sell pre-owned and new Rolex watches. Their inventory changes often.

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Last time we took my wife's Rolex there to get serviced, they told us they were no longer an AD. Told us the only one in Houston was in the Galleria area. It's been a couple years back though. Maybe a dumb question, but if they are not an AD, can they still sell new?

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Depends on how you define new. If you mean can you walk in and buy a new Rolex on April 16th and then they fill out the warranty card with April 16th and activate your warranty starting April 16th, then no they cannot do that.

But they can sell new like I do, maybe a client of mine buys one at msrp and sells it to me shortly after, I can sell you a March or April 2026 unworn Rolex as new.

Basic Seiko dress watch, maybe a SWR049?

cgh1999 said:

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I know this is on the lower end, but my in-laws always buy jewelry for their grandkids as a graduation present. My son wants a watch. Budget is $250.

What are some good/unique options?

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https://teddybaldassarre.com/products/snkm97-recraft-series-43-5mm-green-on-bracelet?srsltid=AfmBOooYWPY6MPkuCKWCp8ImqEVXmS4IwcG58UjCqeP2mQ-o5tqBzOKX

https://www.jomashop.com/tissot-t-classic-quartz-blue-dial-mens-watch-t137-410-16-041-00.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=%28ROI%29%20PMax%20Shopping%20-%20Watches%20-%20Swiss%20Brands&utm_id=18329645442&utm_content=&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17417353347&gbraid=0AAAAAD_rBknlBbX2tmHdbjrRHXQOoC-ej&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkYLPBhC3ARIsAIyHi3RUXtgMp8JuRRxCJ993nQ3SNm2sd7Hh0iMyMDKDFgSvOk6Ucj3QX0waAjAXEALw_wcB

Orient Bambino

cgh1999 said:

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I know this is on the lower end, but my in-laws always buy jewelry for their grandkids as a graduation present. My son wants a watch. Budget is $250.

What are some good/unique options?

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Take their $250 and use some of his graduation money for a Seiko SRPB41 or SRPB43.

They switched to Omega as an AD. They have Rolex watches that are unworn. Probably private deals or trade ins, but they have plenty of them every time I go in there.

cgh1999 said:

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I know this is on the lower end, but my in-laws always buy jewelry for their grandkids as a graduation present. My son wants a watch. Budget is $250.

What are some good/unique options?

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Depends what kind of watch he wants. If he's looking for a dressier watch, I'd go with an Orient Bambino all day. There are some nice Seiko dive watches in that range as well. If he just wants something to wear to class, workout in, get a G-Shock GW-M5610U-1BER for half his budget.


https://a.co/d/0dhz6sYX

cgh1999 said:

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I know this is on the lower end, but my in-laws always buy jewelry for their grandkids as a graduation present. My son wants a watch. Budget is $250.

What are some good/unique options?

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I found a citizen Eco-drive that looks nice and stays within budget. There are a few other citizen waches that are in that price range as well if you just look at their website. Citizen Eco-Drive Option


For slightly out of budget options look at Hamilton or Tissot

One thing to note about the citizen eco drive is they can be difficult to repair. They will last a while before needing a repair but it most likely going to need to be replaced.

Find a Seiko skx-007 online and get it

cgh1999 said:

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I know this is on the lower end, but my in-laws always buy jewelry for their grandkids as a graduation present. My son wants a watch. Budget is $250.

What are some good/unique options?

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Would you consider going in with them or would they be offended? If you could add to that budget even 50%, I think you would get a nicer watch for not a huge delta in price.

Sea Speed said:

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Find a Seiko skx-007 online and get it

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Where have you seen an SKX-007 for anywhere near $250 in the last few years?

FIDO*98* said:

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cgh1999 said:

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I know this is on the lower end, but my in-laws always buy jewelry for their grandkids as a graduation present. My son wants a watch. Budget is $250.

What are some good/unique options?

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Would you consider going in with them or would they be offended? If you could add to that budget even 50%, I think you would get a nicer watch for not a huge delta in price.

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I agree! Up that budget a touch and get him something like a Tissot PRX! I think you can get the quartz models for sub $400 from places like Jomashop or Watchmaxx.

I think its a great all around watch that can be a sports watch or a dress watch. There are also some cool options out there, like Delugs, where you can get a really nice rubber strap for it (its very easy to switch between the metal bracelet and rubber strap on the PRX).

And!!! If you are like 50ft away from it and squint, it looks like an AP Royal Oak!!!

Tissot PRX - Blue Dial

Thanks everyone! Lots of good options!

Marauder Blue 6 said:

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Sea Speed said:

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Find a Seiko skx-007 online and get it

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Where have you seen an SKX-007 for anywhere near $250 in the last few years?

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I haven't looked and have no idea how much they are but not sure why you singled me out when literally everyone else is suggesting higher priced watches as well

Marauder Blue 6 said:

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Sea Speed said:

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Find a Seiko skx-007 online and get it

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Where have you seen an SKX-007 for anywhere near $250 in the last few years?

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How many do you want? eBay has a ton of them.

I love this update to the FC Worldtimer. I've considered buying one for several years, but the case size was slightly too large for my wrist. I'm interested to see this one in person.
https://instagr.am/p/DXGlj7HDQUr

Paging FTAC, a buddy of mine is looking for a Cartier Tank Must XL model. What kind of pricing could you get on one? Thanks

Hey man, better to communicate via text if you can. 903
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Too many variables to just name a price. Thanks!

Gotta keep those margins up. Cant have prices floating around the forum…

No it's just everyone wants a price on a watch but there are so many factors? Dial color? New used? Full set? Bracelet? So many things change the price and takes too much work to price out every option

thoughts on an "everyday" watch? I like the look of the rubber straps, but doesn't have to be that. 5-7k range.

Omega seamaster is what immediately jumps to mind with those parameters.

I jest, hence the winky emoji. You're one of the good guys.

BMX Bandit said:

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thoughts on an "everyday" watch? I like the look of the rubber straps, but doesn't have to be that. 5-7k range.

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I was looking for this exact thing a little while back. Ended up landing on a Tudor Black Bay Chrono. Put an Artem Hydroflex strap on it. I love it.

That's 5k though. I like a Seiko diver or a marathon navigator for less expensive beater. Lots of options out there. Citizen Promaster is another good affordable option

I was responding to BMX. Should have quoted him.