What he said. Depends on the watch

It's an oddball iwc that's been out of production for almost 20 years.

wonder if they own it or it's on consignment.

Charismatic Megafauna said:

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How much would you guys offer a high end jeweler for a ~$5k watch that's been sitting a couple months (preowned)?

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Without knowing any info, it sounds like you'd be buying for yourself.

I'd look up the model on eBay or chrono24 to get similar comparable and see where you'd be comfortable buying it.

Very fact specific but I would throw out an offer at 60% and tell them they have my phone number.

Thanks guys, it seems to be priced fairly based on c24 listings and ebay solds, so maybe I'll just see if i can get a couple hundo off

better price than Bob's

Surprised there's no discussion here yet on the new Patek Cubitus.



https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-patek-philippe-cubitus-collection

This Twitter thread has some discussion of the design process.

Every now and then you get a glimpse into the inner workings of a privately held company. It’s unfortunately not always inspiring.

Patek Phillipe is one of the world’s leading watch manufacturers, and is owned and managed by the Stern family.

— Shortsighted Capital (@ShortSightedCap) October 30, 2024

Not high end, but definitely Halloween...

I'm no fan. That hodinkee article is interesting though and goes in to their move away from steel watches. The Twitter thread talks about their design process. TLDR the CEO DGAF and makes what he wants. Design team is essentially 4 people.

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BQRyno said:

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I was in the same boat until I watched the video posted above. Really want to see them in person too.

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I've tried a few on. Meh.

Now those two GO watches he showed him are my kind of watches.

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Not really following. I really like both.

To me the GO vintage collection and the GS are similar appeal, just more refined / classy look on the GS while the GO Sixties is more edgy.

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slaughtr said:

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BQRyno said:

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I was in the same boat until I watched the video posted above. Really want to see them in person too.

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I've tried a few on. Meh.

Now those two GO watches he showed him are my kind of watches.

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Not really following. I really like both.

To me the GO vintage collection and the GS are similar appeal, just more refined / classy look on the GS while the GO Sixties is more edgy.

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Hence why I like the GO's and not the GS's, I guess.

Quo Vadis? said:

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TwoGloves said:

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For sale - Oris Great Barrier Reef III, never been sized or worn since purchased 8/2019. 1 of 2000, original owner. Located in West Houston, will ship.

$3000

Seven13 89eight 344nine

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Brother, that's a beautiful watch, but you're going to have to get realistic. Just helping

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Great looking piece, but I'm glad somebody said something lol

https://chrono24.app/oris/great-barrier-reef-limited-edition-aquis-iii--id35934688.htm?SETLANG=en_US&SETCURR=USD

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Quo Vadis? said:

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TwoGloves said:

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For sale - Oris Great Barrier Reef III, never been sized or worn since purchased 8/2019. 1 of 2000, original owner. Located in West Houston, will ship.

$3000

Seven13 89eight 344nine

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Brother, that's a beautiful watch, but you're going to have to get realistic. Just helping

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im glad somebody said something.

https://chrono24.app/oris/great-barrier-reef-limited-edition-aquis-iii--id35934688.htm?SETLANG=en_US&SETCURR=USD

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Geesh, pardon my ignorance…

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PrestigeWorldwideAg12 said:

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Quo Vadis? said:

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TwoGloves said:

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For sale - Oris Great Barrier Reef III, never been sized or worn since purchased 8/2019. 1 of 2000, original owner. Located in West Houston, will ship.

$3000

Seven13 89eight 344nine

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Brother, that's a beautiful watch, but you're going to have to get realistic. Just helping

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im glad somebody said something.

https://chrono24.app/oris/great-barrier-reef-limited-edition-aquis-iii--id35934688.htm?SETLANG=en_US&SETCURR=USD

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Geesh, pardon my ignorance…

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You are good brother, just wanted to help and save you time

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PrestigeWorldwideAg12 said:

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I didn't figure you were here to screw anyone, and I was ignorant as well considering I'd never seen that watch before…. Hints why I went to C24 in the first place. Love the look of it though

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That's funny, I was just educating my fiance last night on the existence of the word "Hence"! I guess she's not alone on the confusion.

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If we are going down that road, I was always taught "hence why" is grammatically incorrect. Hence is to be used for future uses as in therefore or for this reason. In the past you use "hints".

Stupid, I know.

Okay, I've been lurking on this thread for so long and can finally join the discussion. A couple of years ago, I bought my first "nice" watch, a Nomos, and soon ready to buy a second. For this next watch, I've narrowed it down to a Tudor Pelagos 39 or an Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch. Very different, I know. I think I'll get more daily use out of the Pelagos, so leaning that way, but I've always wanted a Speedy so don't want to regret not getting it now. Question for the group or FTAC - the Speedy retails for ~$7k and the Pelagos is ~$4600; is it possible to get the Speedy for substantially less than $7k gently used or otherwise discounted or do they hold their value such that it makes more sense to buy new? If the prices were closer, it may make me change my mind and go Speedy. sorry for the rambling

Paging FTAC

Heights Ag 06 said:

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Okay, I've been lurking on this thread for so long and can finally join the discussion. A couple of years ago, I bought my first "nice" watch, a Nomos, and soon ready to buy a second. For this next watch, I've narrowed it down to a Tudor Pelagos 39 or an Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch. Very different, I know. I think I'll get more daily use out of the Pelagos, so leaning that way, but I've always wanted a Speedy so don't want to regret not getting it now. Question for the group or FTAC - the Speedy retails for ~$7k and the Pelagos is ~$4600; is it possible to get the Speedy for substantially less than $7k gently used or otherwise discounted or do they hold their value such that it makes more sense to buy new? If the prices were closer, it may make me change my mind and go Speedy. sorry for the rambling

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If you're talking black dial speedy, I can get you new for 18% off MSRP. Used I can get to you for less. The sapphire runs more than hesalite.

Tudor pelagos used running about 4k right now. New it's hard to get a discount on them.

I'd be happy to help you with your next purchase.

FTAC has mentioned it before but I think he can get like 10-15% off a Speedy

Know you said a Pelagos 39, but try on the LHD next time you visit the retailer.

Heights Ag 06 said:

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Okay, I've been lurking on this thread for so long and can finally join the discussion. A couple of years ago, I bought my first "nice" watch, a Nomos, and soon ready to buy a second. For this next watch, I've narrowed it down to a Tudor Pelagos 39 or an Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch. Very different, I know. I think I'll get more daily use out of the Pelagos, so leaning that way, but I've always wanted a Speedy so don't want to regret not getting it now. Question for the group or FTAC - the Speedy retails for ~$7k and the Pelagos is ~$4600; is it possible to get the Speedy for substantially less than $7k gently used or otherwise discounted or do they hold their value such that it makes more sense to buy new? If the prices were closer, it may make me change my mind and go Speedy. sorry for the rambling

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If you haven't yet, it may be worth looking at a Speedmaster Racing 40mm as well. I have one, because I like the look of the Speedmaster but didn't like the way the Professional sat on my wrist. If you were interested there, you could probably snag one off of Chrono or eBay for $3,500 or so if FTAC couldn't find one. Most of the ones I've looked at came from Japan initially, although that may not be a problem for him since the Zenith I got from him has a Japanese warranty card.

ETA: The Pelagos 39 is also a good choice, and I should have one that FTAC tracked down within the next week.

I'm looking for a used watch dealer for a friend of mine. Can anyone send me recommendations?

FTAC2011

Thank you, I PM'd him to get in contact.