Prove it.
High-end Watches Locally?
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Oh, I know you can. If I get a new watch before updating our kitchen, I'll be in big trouble.
Is the bezel white gold like the fluted one?
Farmer1906 said:
Prove it.
schmendeler said:
Is the bezel white gold like the fluted one?
Smooth bezel is stainless steel
Fluted is white gold
Nicely done.
Precious metal kind of up scales a sport watch to almost a dress one.
Precious metal kind of up scales a sport watch to almost a dress one.
I thought as much. Fluted bezel wins again!
Not that your trying to save money but the regular Seiko brand came out with a special edition watch a few years ago called the "Cocktail Time" SARB065.
They are no longer in production but you can find them on the used market. These things sold originally for $500-600 but at last check were in the $1500-2000 range in the resale market which annoys me a little because I had on in my shopping cart when they were still available for months but never pulled the trigger. I'm choking a little at the resale market price but still think its a fabulous watch for the money and I'm not sure I could ever justify the Grand Seiko knowing this is out there.
There's a newer model out there with a slightly different model number that says Presage on the dial and it's not nearly as in demand. Just an FYI if you like the GS but want to save some money.
They are no longer in production but you can find them on the used market. These things sold originally for $500-600 but at last check were in the $1500-2000 range in the resale market which annoys me a little because I had on in my shopping cart when they were still available for months but never pulled the trigger. I'm choking a little at the resale market price but still think its a fabulous watch for the money and I'm not sure I could ever justify the Grand Seiko knowing this is out there.
There's a newer model out there with a slightly different model number that says Presage on the dial and it's not nearly as in demand. Just an FYI if you like the GS but want to save some money.
FTAC2011 said:
Happy Friday boys and girls
Man, I want a datejust so bad….
Would wear.
ah yes, the Banksy version.
Yeah, but can you do white dial with Roman numerals?
You Bet:
Have you considered an Aqua Terra with a blue dial? Here's mine on a bracelet, but they are available on leather.
Plus, they are generally available with enough of a discount to get into your price range.
Have you considered an Aqua Terra with a blue dial? Here's mine on a bracelet, but they are available on leather.
Plus, they are generally available with enough of a discount to get into your price range.
Like this one as well!
This thread leads me to analysis paralysis on a daily basis.
This thread leads me to analysis paralysis on a daily basis.
Aqua Terra Friday!
Ag MD 84 said:
Yeah, but can you do white dial with Roman numerals?
You mean like this? Happy Friday y'all.
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FTAC2011...did that damn $14k Sea Dweller move yet? Please tell me you've moved it already...
TulaneAg said:
FTAC2011...did that damn $14k Sea Dweller move yet? Please tell me you've moved it already...
Not yet. I've been holding it for you
FTAC2011 said:TulaneAg said:
FTAC2011...did that damn $14k Sea Dweller move yet? Please tell me you've moved it already...
Not yet. I've been holding it for you
The man is a salesman!!
The list is $48k which is too much for a steel version that can be purchase at a boutique. Last year's Overseas Everest went for $37k and they were limited edition. Folks will still purchase, but the price point seems out of whack.
I like the dual time in steel with the blue better. The photos do not do justice how cool the blue is in person. It looks dang near black when moving around.
I like the dual time in steel with the blue better. The photos do not do justice how cool the blue is in person. It looks dang near black when moving around.
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Long time lurker. Not in the game yet but do very much enjoy this thread and hoping to make a few purchases at some point.
Ok, so be gentle here -- the attached is a fake watch I bought in Taiwan about 20 years ago just out of school. If you were around in that timeframe you might have met Tony the Watch Guy too. He and his dad built quite the operation. My bosses and coworkers bought hundreds of watches from this guy over the years. Young and dumb, I gave them a hundred bucks and went on my way. I knew nothing of watches at the time and just liked the way it looked. I was young and naive and had no idea how big an issue the fake game and corporate theft would become (especially in Taiwan/China)... I don't in any way condone supporting these or any other crooks and haven't in a very long time.
All that out of the way -- is this even based on a real watch that Rolex released? The closest I have found is something like this with a standard second hand.
Ok, so be gentle here -- the attached is a fake watch I bought in Taiwan about 20 years ago just out of school. If you were around in that timeframe you might have met Tony the Watch Guy too. He and his dad built quite the operation. My bosses and coworkers bought hundreds of watches from this guy over the years. Young and dumb, I gave them a hundred bucks and went on my way. I knew nothing of watches at the time and just liked the way it looked. I was young and naive and had no idea how big an issue the fake game and corporate theft would become (especially in Taiwan/China)... I don't in any way condone supporting these or any other crooks and haven't in a very long time.
All that out of the way -- is this even based on a real watch that Rolex released? The closest I have found is something like this with a standard second hand.
The layout of your watch is commonly referred to as "small seconds". I haven't seen a real Rolex with the exact layout as yours, but I'm not a Rolex expert by any stretch
There ya go ! That's VINTAGE
Is your fake still working after 20 years? If so, it seems like a pretty good buy, lol.RED AG 98 said:
Long time lurker. Not in the game yet but do very much enjoy this thread and hoping to make a few purchases at some point.
Ok, so be gentle here -- the attached is a fake watch I bought in Taiwan about 20 years ago just out of school. If you were around in that timeframe you might have met Tony the Watch Guy too. He and his dad built quite the operation. My bosses and coworkers bought hundreds of watches from this guy over the years. Young and dumb, I gave them a hundred bucks and went on my way. I knew nothing of watches at the time and just liked the way it looked. I was young and naive and had no idea how big an issue the fake game and corporate theft would become (especially in Taiwan/China)... I don't in any way condone supporting these or any other crooks and haven't in a very long time.
All that out of the way -- is this even based on a real watch that Rolex released? The closest I have found is something like this with a standard second hand.
It probably bears some resemblance to one somewhere down the line, but at the end of the day it's a cool story for you and that's what a lot of this is about!
New FTAC watch alert, just got finished with another flawless transaction with FTAC for this 41mm Cermit? I have a hard time remembering the names.
He actually sourced this one for me and came in at $500 less than any others I had found on line. Not only that be he took some drawer dwellers I hadn't worn in forever in trade so it only cost me a few thousand out of pocket.
Notice how well the rolex sets off the nutrigrain bar stains on my cuff that my 2 year old so lovingly left me before leaving for work today.
He actually sourced this one for me and came in at $500 less than any others I had found on line. Not only that be he took some drawer dwellers I hadn't worn in forever in trade so it only cost me a few thousand out of pocket.
Notice how well the rolex sets off the nutrigrain bar stains on my cuff that my 2 year old so lovingly left me before leaving for work today.
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Alright, come on you two, somebody show us the drawer dwellers…
No big deal. Just a Rolex Daytona and some random ass Patek Grand Complication.TheOC16 said:
Alright, come on you two, somebody show us the drawer dwellers…
HAH! They were theYouBet said:No big deal. Just a Rolex Daytona and some random ass Patek Grand Complication.TheOC16 said:
Alright, come on you two, somebody show us the drawer dwellers…
Omega Planet Ocean O-mega steel, was just too big and was the same color combo as the DSSD Cameron I have.
Longines UltraChron
Mauriece LaCroix Aikon Chrono (AP lookalike)
Frederique Constant highlife worldtime manufacture
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-planet-ocean-6000m-co-axial-master-chronometer-45-5-mm-21530462103001
https://www.longines.com/en-us/watches/sport/diving/longines-ultra-chron
https://www.mauricelacroix.com/us_en/watches/watches-aikon/aikon-automatic-chronograph-44mm-ai6038-ss002-131-1
https://frederiqueconstant.com/watches/collection/manufacture/manufacture_highlife-worldtimer/fc-718n4nh6b/
I could see why those would just sit in a drawer. Especially with your every day collection shown so far.Dies Irae said:HAH! They were theYouBet said:No big deal. Just a Rolex Daytona and some random ass Patek Grand Complication.TheOC16 said:
Alright, come on you two, somebody show us the drawer dwellers…
Omega Planet Ocean O-mega steel, was just too big and was the same color combo as the DSSD Cameron I have.
Longines UltraChron
Mauriece LaCroix Aikon Chrono (AP lookalike)
Frederique Constant highlife worldtime manufacture
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/watch-omega-seamaster-planet-ocean-6000m-co-axial-master-chronometer-45-5-mm-21530462103001
https://www.longines.com/en-us/watches/sport/diving/longines-ultra-chron
https://www.mauricelacroix.com/us_en/watches/watches-aikon/aikon-automatic-chronograph-44mm-ai6038-ss002-131-1
https://frederiqueconstant.com/watches/collection/manufacture/manufacture_highlife-worldtimer/fc-718n4nh6b/
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