Picking up my blue omega world timer on rubber later today. The detail on the globe is ridiculous

One of my Top 5 guilty pleasure movies.

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How long until you think I can get a Pepsi on steel jubilee for less than 10?

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Never. The old ones are going for >$10k now, and the demand for a ceramic one was off the charts. Wouldn't surprise me if Rolex stopped the Pepsi and introduced a Coke in its place, which will only drive up demand more. Some watch people are worse than phone people.

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RVAg02 said:

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How long until you think I can get a Pepsi on steel jubilee for less than 10?

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Never. The old ones are going for >$10k now, and the demand for a ceramic one was off the charts. Wouldn't surprise me if Rolex stopped the Pepsi and introduced a Coke in its place, which will only drive up demand more. Some watch people are worse than phone people.

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What I figured.

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RVAg02 said:

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How long until you think I can get a Pepsi on steel jubilee for less than 10?

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Never. The old ones are going for >$10k now, and the demand for a ceramic one was off the charts. Wouldn't surprise me if Rolex stopped the Pepsi and introduced a Coke in its place, which will only drive up demand more. Some watch people are worse than phone people.

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Not sure what you mean here but I'll say from a grey market sellers point of view, I'm not buying Pepsi's at retail and flipping them for 8k profit once a month. I buy at as close to wholesale price (which is way above retail) as I can and resell. Most of the time my margins on deals are $500 or less.

The people that everyone should be mad at are the ADs who purposely hold back the high demand watches in order to capitalize on people willing to spend money on other watches or jewelry. The ADs are the ones profiting the most 10 fold, not the "watch guys" in your scenario. Not trying to be combative just want to share my point of view in the business.

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aTm2004 said:

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RVAg02 said:

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How long until you think I can get a Pepsi on steel jubilee for less than 10?

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Never. The old ones are going for >$10k now, and the demand for a ceramic one was off the charts. Wouldn't surprise me if Rolex stopped the Pepsi and introduced a Coke in its place, which will only drive up demand more. Some watch people are worse than phone people.

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Not sure what you mean here but I'll say from a grey market sellers point of view, I'm not buying Pepsi's at retail and flipping them for 8k profit once a month. I buy at as close to wholesale price (which is way above retail) as I can and resell. Most of the time my margins on deals are $500 or less.

The people that everyone should be mad at are the ADs who purposely hold back the high demand watches in order to capitalize on people willing to spend money on other watches or jewelry. The ADs are the ones profiting the most 10 fold, not the "watch guys" in your scenario. Not trying to be combative just want to share my point of view in the business.

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You answered what I meant by the bolded. There are people who want to have the latest and greatest and will pay the price the ADs want, which further drives up demand and the price. I used phone people as an example, because they may have gotten the iPhone 11 Pro less than a year ago and are now upgrading to the 12 Pro for no other reason that to have the latest and greatest, even though they'll justify it somehow. And who am I to say their justification is wrong? I'm a watch guy and can justify spending hundreds or thousands on a watch vs. buying a Citizen and being content.

Maybe a better comparison would be car guys. Let's say Ford announces they're going to release a new Shelby Mustang in 2021, so people will go get on the list and know they're going to pay a premium over the MSRP.

Got it.. I thought you were talking about sellers (watches and phones) but you were talking about the buyers.

Thanks for the clarification.

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TitanAGGIE09 said:

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That Daytona you just posted is fantastic looking

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Seriously the best! Thanks for following!

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This watch is beautiful...

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FTAC2011 said:

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TitanAGGIE09 said:

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That Daytona you just posted is fantastic looking

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Seriously the best! Thanks for following!

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This watch is beautiful...

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That's debatable.

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FTAC2011 said:

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TitanAGGIE09 said:

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That Daytona you just posted is fantastic looking

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Seriously the best! Thanks for following!

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This watch is beautiful...

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meh, rubber band
2/10 wnb

So I ended up not getting the worldtimer. The AD changed the price at the last second. Said they had found out they weren't getting any more, so they couldn't discount. Really sad state of affairs. I still wanted the watch, but couldn't stand the bait and switch.

FalconAg06 said:

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So I ended up not getting the worldtimer. The AD changed the price at the last second. Said they had found out they weren't getting any more, so they couldn't discount. Really sad state of affairs. I still wanted the watch, but couldn't stand the bait and switch.

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Pm me I can probably get you new for your price

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Daytona22 said:

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FTAC2011 said:

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TitanAGGIE09 said:

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That Daytona you just posted is fantastic looking

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Seriously the best! Thanks for following!

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This watch is beautiful...

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That's debatable.

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I can only imagine how big a buzzkill you are irl.

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Sorry for not just going with the crowd and having my own opinion. Enjoy your poop colored rubber watch.

So Moonwatch over base Daytona?

Is it the history, size...? What makes you like it more?

Just curious.

The Speedy (specifically speedmaster professional) is a solid iconic watch. It is true that it isnt in the same ballpark as the Daytona, but for around $4500 it is tough to beat. I am a Rolex/Tudor guy but my speedmaster is one of the few watches I never get tired of.

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So Moonwatch over base Daytona?

Is it the history, size...? What makes you like it more?

Just curious.

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The history is a big part, but honestly, the design is my platonic ideal of a chronograph.

I love the history of the speedy.

If Omega introduced a Speedmaster Moonwatch with the black bezel and white face without Snoopy, it would be hard for me to not get one. The Speedmaster Racing is close to what I want, but not quite there. Give it a 3rd subdial and no date...<chef's kiss>

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The Speedy (specifically speedmaster professional) is a solid iconic watch. It is true that it isnt in the same ballpark as the Daytona, but for around $4500 it is tough to beat. I am a Rolex/Tudor guy but my speedmaster is one of the few watches I never get tired of.

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What makes the Speedmaster not the same ballpark as the Daytona?

Internal movement for one. Go to YouTube and do a search. There are a host of videos that breakdown the differences. Some subtle and some not so subtle.

Im really weird. I am a die hard Rolex guy, but just have never got excited about the Daytona. Now, show me a Platinum Daytona and I will drool all over the place....

The Daytonas never did anything for me, but the ceramic with a white dial changed my mind. Love that watch.

Speaking of Daytonas...

https://www.phillips.com/auctions/auction/NY080120

A Paul Newman Daytona and THE Steve McQueen 'Le Mans' Heuer Monaco. I like my Gulf Monaco better than the Blue Monaco but for McQueen's Monaco, that is incredible.

Solid watch. Not my speed, but nice!!!

I like it. I think it would look better with a white face and steel case though.

I love FP Journe, but that ain't it chief

That looks amazing!

I like F.P. Journe but not my favorite of theirs.

Any advice on finding a specific year of manufacture watch? I've been trying to talk myself into pulling the trigger on a Speedmaster Professional, and I'd love to have a vintage model from 1981 as a 40th birthday gift to myself next year.