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In reply to D-Dubya-09 • 3:42p, 2/28/25
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D-Dubya-09 said:
FTAC2011 said:
Alright guys I have an interesting update on the white speedy group buy….But a few downsides:

-The box has to be engraved as it's would have to be a corporate order.
- the price would only be 10% off instead of standard 18% off. This is because my cost is much higher on it too. That would put the price at $7290 each. This is still an insane price for this one new.
- I think I could only order 10. If there is more interest I can do my best to see what I could get.

Would these concessions work if I can get it? Would we have 10 people?
This is awesome!

Two questions: Would the box engraving be something TexAgs related? Is the $7290 for a Speedy on a steel bracelet or a leather strap?


I would have to get permission from Texags for that so I probably wouldn't be able to do that.

Yes it's the bracelet version
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In reply to FTAC2011 • 3:49p, 2/28/25
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You've got a business with the required paperwork to support it, idk why we wouldnt just do that. I say we but I'm probably out on this round.
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3:53p, 2/28/25
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Okay I'll make this list and edit it as people say yes.. so far we have:

1) KBo
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10) FTAC2011

Edit: I will take trade ins as well to help buy down cost if anyone wants to take that route
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In reply to FTAC2011 • 6:09p, 2/28/25
When will this go down? Approximately..
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6:37p, 2/28/25
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I would happily trade 2 CW watches and go to a single piece but can't justify that size purchase now
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In reply to nealan • 6:42p, 2/28/25
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nealan said:
When will this go down? Approximately..


I would imagine it would take a couple of months
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6:45p, 2/28/25
Gotcha
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7:10p, 2/28/25
Might have to unload the snowflake. Anyone want an excellent snowflake. Bought new last year. Message me
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In reply to RO519 • 8:07p, 2/28/25
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RO519 said:
Anyone want to sponsor my White Speedy group buy? If not, I am accepting donations at this time.


Time to start that Go Fund Me.
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7:37a, 3/1/25
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My friend, FTAC: What am I missing? Buy a single piece for 18% discount, or this group of 10 for 10% discount?
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In reply to TP Ag '87 • 8:05a, 3/1/25
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TP Ag '87 said:
My friend, FTAC: What am I missing? Buy a single piece for 18% discount, or this group of 10 for 10% discount?


it depends on the watch. I cannot get a discount at all on a single piece white speedy right now. Only corporate buy gets me a discount
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8:07a, 3/1/25
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We can also just keep waiting until the demand fades more on them and the discount becomes greater
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In reply to FTAC2011 • 8:09a, 3/1/25
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Oh! Didn't appreciate that.
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In reply to FTAC2011 • 8:21a, 3/1/25
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Then we won't them as much
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8:36a, 3/1/25
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So this week I got work with a guy that is normally wearing a nice stainless, black dial submariner. But on Thursday he showed up to an inspection with a stainless and yellow gold gmt like this one. I hadn't talked to him about watches, but when I did, he said those aren't only ones he has.

So yesterday I ended up doing a follow up inspection with him and he remembered our conversation and showed up with his top Rolex, a yellow gold Daytona with a white meteorite dial. Meteorite is just f'ing cool!

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9:26a, 3/1/25
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If you haven't listened to the Rolex episode on the Acquired podcast, I highly recommend it. 5 hour deep dive into their history.
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In reply to TSJ • 10:16a, 3/1/25
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Price check on aisle 4!
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In reply to AgEng06 • 10:22a, 3/1/25
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AgEng06 said:
A buddy sent me this today, and I'm intrigued. I like the quirkiness of the design and the flyback motion.

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/fly-back-in-time-with-the-xeric-timeline-retrograde-automatic-watch/
I'm digging this the more I look at it.

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In reply to YouBet • 10:42a, 3/1/25
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YouBet said:
AgEng06 said:
A buddy sent me this today, and I'm intrigued. I like the quirkiness of the design and the flyback motion.

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/fly-back-in-time-with-the-xeric-timeline-retrograde-automatic-watch/
I'm digging this the more I look at it.



Only 4 silver left…
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11:14a, 3/1/25
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The silver face looks chintzy. I'd probably go prism. The first batch deliver in June but there's a second batch that deliver in September.
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12:09p, 3/1/25
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All sold out.
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In reply to FTAC2011 • 1:04p, 3/1/25
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FTAC2011 said:
Alright guys I have an interesting update on the white speedy group buy….But a few downsides:

-The box has to be engraved as it's would have to be a corporate order.
- the price would only be 10% off instead of standard 18% off. This is because my cost is much higher on it too. That would put the price at $7290 each. This is still an insane price for this one new.
- I think I could only order 10. If there is more interest I can do my best to see what I could get.

Would these concessions work if I can get it? Would we have 10 people?


Going to shut this down since no interest, and wait a bit to see if prices will drop. Sorry KBo
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In reply to FTAC2011 • 1:07p, 3/1/25
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100% hypothetically, would a batch order of regular black dial speedies get more than the usual 18% discount?
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In reply to schmendeler • 1:23p, 3/1/25
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I'd have to ask but I doubt it, or if it did wouldn't be much more.
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In reply to YouBet • 2:11p, 3/1/25
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I pulled the trigger on a prism color. September estimated delivery. Shaped like an Apple Watch but seems more interesting.
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In reply to FTAC2011 • 2:16p, 3/1/25
I will most likely jump in , but I'm fine with waiting as well
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In reply to FTAC2011 • 2:23p, 3/1/25
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FTAC2011 said:
FTAC2011 said:
Alright guys I have an interesting update on the white speedy group buy….But a few downsides:

-The box has to be engraved as it's would have to be a corporate order.
- the price would only be 10% off instead of standard 18% off. This is because my cost is much higher on it too. That would put the price at $7290 each. This is still an insane price for this one new.
- I think I could only order 10. If there is more interest I can do my best to see what I could get.

Would these concessions work if I can get it? Would we have 10 people?


Going to shut this down since no interest, and wait a bit to see if prices will drop. Sorry KBo


Maybe worth waiting until the Monday office crowd is able to chime in
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4:15p, 3/1/25
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I'm interested but willing to wait for the hype to die down.
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In reply to FTAC2011 • 4:26p, 3/1/25
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Cool, thanks. Was just curious.
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In reply to JCA1 • 8:10p, 3/1/25
JCA1 said:
If you haven't listened to the Rolex episode on the Acquired podcast, I highly recommend it. 5 hour deep dive into their history.


We listened to it on thec drive out to Big Bend on Friday. Loved it.
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9:36a, 3/2/25
AG
I loved this one. If I wasn't buying a new car when I get back to Houston it would be coming home with me.

ETA: I think I'm going to work with FTAC to get one of these, but I'll probably go with the 38mm size. The 41mm feels like a dinner plate. 38mm AT photo for reference.





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7:04p, 3/2/25
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Rolex commercial during the Oscars was pretty kickass.
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In reply to YouBet • 9:10p, 3/2/25
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You're watching the Oscar's?
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In reply to jh0400 • 9:11p, 3/2/25
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Agreed on the 38
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In reply to GAC06 • 9:14p, 3/2/25
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GAC06 said:
You're watching the Oscar's?


Yes. My wife always watches it so I watch with her.
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