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nealan
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I've done probably half a dozen or more deals with FTAC. All great !
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Thanks everyone for chiming in.

I seriously run my business off word of mouth right now and I'm very grateful for the support of my Aggie family.

Love you all and the friendships I've made through here
Mr. McGibblets
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I have used our dude twice and HIGHLY recommend him.
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Ftac is legit af
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I have bought 3 watches from FTAC…..



TODAY
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Weird, the pictures aren't showing up
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Quo Vadis? said:

I have bought 3 watches from FTAC…..



TODAY


You should run your own watch business as many as you seemingly buy and sell.
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YouBet said:

Quo Vadis? said:

I have bought 3 watches from FTAC…..



TODAY


You should run your own watch business as many as you seemingly buy and sell.


lol. not poor enough to need to have a side business like me
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FTAC2011 said:

YouBet said:

Quo Vadis? said:

I have bought 3 watches from FTAC…..



TODAY


You should run your own watch business as many as you seemingly buy and sell.


lol. not poor enough to need to have a side business like me


Clearly!
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Thanks all for the replies. Will probably try on the Speedmaster and Tudor again to see in person one more time. I'll reach out to FTAC once I decide exactly what I want. Love this thread.
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BarNone-Aggie said:

I have a Breitling Aviator 8 Day & Date up for sale on the classifieds section on TexAgs.

https://texags.com/forums/50/topics/3492538

I have it listed for $3,150, shoot me an offer if you are interested. Located in the Waller area. More pictures on the original listing, can provide more if needed.

Thanks and Gig 'Em.



Still available: $2,250
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Question I've always wondered and may be in the back of other's minds.


How do you verify authenticity of the watches you sell? And I don't just mean the serial number.

My greatest fear of buying a used watch is somewhere along the way parts have been swapped out or it's a really good fake.
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Another successful FTAC transaction. The titanium is going to take some getting used to.
K Bo
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I've been eyeing that lately. Very nice!!
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AgLA06 said:

Question I've always wondered and may be in the back of other's minds.


How do you verify authenticity of the watches you sell? And I don't just mean the serial number.

My greatest fear of buying a used watch is somewhere along the way parts have been swapped out or it's a really good fake.


2 things:

I buy from trusted sources and I authenticate myself. So I have the tools to open up the watches and check the movement.

I have got 2 fakes before. One I bought on eBay, and I felt it was off. It actually had an original movement, but the case and bracelet were aftermarket. Another one had an original bracelet and case but had a swapped fake movement.
FTAC2011
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Looks great. Thanks boss!
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So you put the original movement in the original bracelet and case, right?
AgEng06
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Awesome watch, enjoy!

I wear mine damn near every day (despite the other watches in my collection) because it's so versatile and I don't mind it getting beat/scratched up.
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Tudor is killing it!
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Nice weather while we await our fates this evening.
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TheOC16 said:




Greetings from Lyon, France.

After long await, here is my update to the post last year that caused quite the consternation.

The JLC Reverso (specifically in rose gold) has always been my dream dress watch. I'll need Farmer to let this one slide, but I think it is the perfect pairing with a tuxedo. After a trip to Zadok's with my then-girlfriend, I saw that she had interest in a couple Cartier pieces (of course), but that she also was enamored by the Reverso. This set the wheels turning in my head, and as plans to propose marriage started to take shape I became more resolute in my goal to make a his/hers gold Reverso pairing part of a wedding day.

The box pictured was purchased only one week after I decided I was going to marry her. Earlier purchase than I intended, but I came across a deal I just could not pass up. I took the picture of the package I posted here, opened up just to inspect that everything was in order, and then put the box away in a closet for the next year and a half. Never put the watch on my wrist.

After the proposal though, finding hers was much more of a challenge. I waited more than a year and a half after the purchase of the first before I found the lady's version. I had it engraved, and it arrived back from JLC only 3 days before our ceremony.



This was all a total surprise to her. She knew nothing about this. After exchanging rings, our officiant informed that we'd also exchange watches (he had some beautiful words about the important of time and cherishing every second). She was blown away and LOVES her watch. Mine has come in quite handy for our honeymoon, as the Duoface is a GMT. We are presently in Lyon and will take the train to Geneva on Friday. I will have more Watch updates later this week. Hopefully more photos of the watches from our wedding in the coming weeks.


Sea Speed
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World's nicest fossils.


Congrats, brother.
SPF250
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That. Is. Awesome. Congrats.
AgEng06
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Awesome plan/story, and awesome watches. Congrats!



And kudos for getting all of the proper assets in the b/w photo...
Mr. McGibblets
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More pics of wife.

K thx bai
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Mr. McGibblets said:

More pics of wife.

K thx bai


Forget that, I've got one of those at home. What I don't have is a JLC Reverso
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1. It's not perfect for a tux. It's made to be worn on the back of a horse. But as long as you feel good and confident about it, you do you.

2. I think you and your wife have excellent taste. The JLC Reverso is near the top of my list of favorite watches (I don't have one, my only JLC is a pink gold MC). The payoff ended up being worse the tease and long wait. One of the best posts on this thread.
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FTAC2011 said:

AgLA06 said:

Question I've always wondered and may be in the back of other's minds.


How do you verify authenticity of the watches you sell? And I don't just mean the serial number.

My greatest fear of buying a used watch is somewhere along the way parts have been swapped out or it's a really good fake.


2 things:

I buy from trusted sources and I authenticate myself. So I have the tools to open up the watches and check the movement.

I have got 2 fakes before. One I bought on eBay, and I felt it was off. It actually had an original movement, but the case and bracelet were aftermarket. Another one had an original bracelet and case but had a swapped fake movement.
Good deal.

Not trying to question. Just something I had wondered about and assumed some others might have as well.
jh0400
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I dropped my Longines Zulu Time, and now the quick set hour hand only works in one direction. I assume sending it in is the best course of action instead of having it repaired locally?
FTAC2011
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jh0400 said:

I dropped my Longines Zulu Time, and now the quick set hour hand only works in one direction. I assume sending it in is the best course of action instead of having it repaired locally?


Is it still under warranty? Is there any physical damage to it?
jh0400
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Everything still works other than the quick set hour hand going forward. Works going back, date cycles, GMT hand moves, etc. There is no noticeable damage to the case.
schmendeler
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I think he means obvious signs that it was dropped, rather than just stopped working (which would be under warranty).
jh0400
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Nothing that makes it obvious it was dropped.
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jh0400 said:

Another successful FTAC transaction. The titanium is going to take some getting used to.

Takes no time at all. The weird part is when you strap on a heavy chunk of steel after going Ti for a while. I keep thinking that maybe in 10+ yrs when the Ti yachtmaster deflates to normal prices I'll make the upgrade, ha time will tell...
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