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On 8/26/2018 at 7:46 AM, G650 said:

 

Glashutte Original makes great pieces. I highly recommend Walter Lange's autobiography for anyone into watches from the Glashutte region.

when time came home?

13 minutes ago, achooloco said:

when time came home?

The Revival of Time.

7 minutes ago, G650 said:

The Revival of Time.

thanks!

AD vs. internet forum? $1,600 difference. New vs. excellent condition (light swirls, etc.) It's a 25% difference in price. Reputable seller. Thoughts?

9 minutes ago, HoustonHorn said:

AD vs. internet forum? $1,600 difference. New vs. excellent condition (light swirls, etc.) It's a 25% difference in price. Reputable seller. Thoughts?

Unless your watch don't get dings, I'd say go for it.

Unless your watch don't get dings, I'd say go for it.
Do AD's have the ability to provide discounts? I know they can work on the tax if it's being shipped out of town.

I'll definitely ding it, I plan on wearing it. I also plan on getting an Overseas at some point in the next year or so, and this dealer is where I'd go. I honestly would probably go through an AD for a piece like that so this would be a good way to develop that relationship as well. Just not sure if that is actually worth anything if they can't make a deal. Can they throw in a free servicing or something?
Just now, HoustonHorn said:

Do AD's have the ability to provide discounts? I know they can work on the tax if it's being shipped out of town.

I'll definitely ding it, I plan on wearing it. I also plan on getting an Overseas at some point in the next year or so, and this dealer is where I'd go. I honestly would probably go through an AD for a piece like that so this would be a good way to develop that relationship as well. Just not sure if that is actually worth anything if they can't make a deal. Can they throw in a free servicing or something?

AD's can do whatever they want regardless of what they tell us rubes...... errr customers.  I'd talk to him right now about the package deal price for both.

ADs can work on price if you pay cash instead of credit. Or if they have something they want or need to move. Sales tax is more difficult these days if buying new. If you have an AD in your state, it’s unlikely you can buy out of state and save the sales tax.

I bought my Overseas from the boutique in Costa Mesa and saved 5% on sales tax by wiring the cash but still had to pay the Texas sales tax.

Couldn’t find the watch in the US and didn’t want to mess with international sellers on Chrono24 with the uncertainty over customs and duties.


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15 minutes ago, HoustonHorn said:

Do AD's have the ability to provide discounts? I know they can work on the tax if it's being shipped out of town.

I'll definitely ding it, I plan on wearing it. I also plan on getting an Overseas at some point in the next year or so, and this dealer is where I'd go. I honestly would probably go through an AD for a piece like that so this would be a good way to develop that relationship as well. Just not sure if that is actually worth anything if they can't make a deal. Can they throw in a free servicing or something?

 

AD's can give whatever deal they want, but developing the relationship is key. I usually get ~20% off list from my AD depending on the watch.

6 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said:

AD's can do whatever they want regardless of what they tell us rubes...... errr customers.  I'd talk to him right now about the package deal price for both.

I wish I could swing a package deal right, but leaning towards the IWC for now because 1)its fucking beautiful and a great watch and 2) the Overseas is 20k more which isn't out of the budget, but isn't in the budget right now. Upcoming bonuses and what not would make it an easier purchase next year.

So would the approach be, "I'll pay full value for the IWC now, but next year when I'm interested in getting the VC next year, we work something out that's a little more in line with "market" prices?" The $1.5-2k now is basically a drop in the bucket for the Overseas and gives him some more wiggle room. Or do I take a harder line an say "cut me a deal today on the IWC and when I'm ready to get the VC I'll come back to you?"

Other than my wife's watch, I haven't had much dealing with ADs - and all they were willing to do was remove the tax if I had it shipped somewhere else. Saved a nice amount of money, but wasn't really a deal. Pretty much everything else I've purchased has been 3rd party or direct from the company, i.e., microbrands.

I appreciate the info.

Go in with cash and negotiate the best deal you can right now on the IWC. When you go back, negotiate the best deal you can on the VC ("Hey, still love the IWC I got here last year." -points to watch on wrist). I think trying to tie a potential future sale to the current one is a fools errand. 

21 minutes ago, gasman said:

Go in with cash and negotiate the best deal you can right now on the IWC. When you go back, negotiate the best deal you can on the VC ("Hey, still love the IWC I got here last year." -points to watch on wrist). I think trying to tie a potential future sale to the current one is a fools errand. 

Would like to get the points on the credit card, and then pay that off with the slush fund. But I get what you're saying and they may be a little more willing to deal if its cash vs credit since they already eat some of the fees.

31 minutes ago, gasman said:

Go in with cash and negotiate the best deal you can right now on the IWC. When you go back, negotiate the best deal you can on the VC ("Hey, still love the IWC I got here last year." -points to watch on wrist). I think trying to tie a potential future sale to the current one is a fools errand. 

If its not in the foreseeable future no. Cash is king I'd have saved 25% and both the slightly used watch and the. worry about the subsequent purchase later.

The good thing is I was talking with the Director of Sales, so hopefully he has some discretion.

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Just now, HoustonHorn said:

The good thing is I was talking with the Director of Sales, so hopefully he has some discretion. I may also see if he'll let me walk out with the watch and ship the box out of state to avoid taxes.

Wear a watch and swap it for the one that's bankrupting your kids college fund.

Would like to get the points on the credit card, and then pay that off with the slush fund. But I get what you're saying and they may be a little more willing to deal if its cash vs credit since they already eat some of the fees.


You can almost always get 2-5% off paying cash. Doubt your credit card points are worth the floor on that discount.




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Not a bad idea. Luckily the kids are taken care of.

The slush fund is truly that...just a way to pay for things that may be more expensive than my wife would be comfortable with spending. I don't question her purchases of shoes and boots and whatever. She doesn't question my purchases and as long as she's ok with actual amounts coming into the bank account from my side. I'm good with the arrangement, even if I shave a little off the top. She's an accountant and in charge of the money - if she wanted to find out how I afforded her watch or any of mine, she could. And she doesn't and for that I love her even more.

But there's no reason to overpay, either.

7 minutes ago, Doug E. Fresh said:


You can almost always get 2-5% off paying cash. Doubt your credit card points are worth the floor on that discount.

I think the plan is to walk in with cash and just say that I'm ready to buy, but there's a deal online for $2k less after taxes are considered and see if there's anything he can do to lessen that gap.

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And then get your Overseas. I haven’t worn anything else since I got this and keep switching out the bands. Back to the bracelet.


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1 hour ago, Doug E. Fresh said:

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And then get your Overseas. I haven’t worn anything else since I got this and keep switching out the bands. Back to the bracelet.


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Twas a rubber strap weekend here.

 

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I'm torn on the dual time and the Chrono for sure. I really need to be able to try them on side by side. I like the cheering, just not sure I like it that much more.

When I go in I'm definitely going to try on the VC again and I might just decide to go with that instead of the IWC. The purchase will still have to wait a few months though.

Gorgeous watches guys, thanks!

Thanks! Truly a great looking watch. I love it. An amazing amount of craftsmanship - just small details, but really makes it apparent the time put into it. Won't be coming off my wrist for a while.

 

What’s the difference between that and the Pilot Chrono these days?

Dial and 70hr reserve?

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Pulled the trigger on a Speedy Pro a few weeks back. Glad to finally have one in the collection.
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Can't go wrong with a Speedy.

47 minutes ago, huge said:

What’s the difference between that and the Pilot Chrono these days?

Dial and 70hr reserve?

The bracelet and slate grey dial. They have downgraded all of the Pilot Chronos to a IWC-adjusted ETA movement vs. an in-house movement. Those movements are only in the Big Pilot watches. Lose the 7 day PR, for 44 hours. Sucks, but that's the tradeoff compared to $13k vs. $6k.

1 hour ago, G650 said:

Can't go wrong with a Speedy.

I like a speedy every day.. wait what are we talking about again ?

Pulled the trigger on a Speedy Pro a few weeks back. Glad to finally have one in the collection.
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Casual / Jeans Friday?
3 minutes ago, Goofyboy said:

 


Casual / Jeans Friday?

 

Jeans with creases ?  WTF ?

Got the call for this guy a few days ago...loving it as a daily.

Also loving that IWC...to big for my wrist though. c5981e7c7b1d4b67d0aec42c7d425e3d.jpg

Got the call for this guy a few days ago...loving it as a daily.

Also loving that IWC...to big for my wrist though. c5981e7c7b1d4b67d0aec42c7d425e3d.jpg
Very nice! The IWC is badass but definitely not small.

Took the Pelagos to Zadok to see if they can fix the face without shipping it to Rolex.

Fingers crossed.

Picked up an Omega Nato for my Speedy...might send it back. This model sits pretty high on the wrist with the strap under it. This is the Olympic model Broad Arrow.

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Love this IWC. A picture to show the amazing detailing. Love the tapered chamfered edge.

Ignore my hairy arm. d2d70832277d62a7a1ebb932a5a4ce44.jpg

Been waiting on this from Singapore. Should be here any day now. (Sorry for all you rich assholes having to look at this slum. Also, thanks to whoever made the Ball suggestion. I chatted with their customer service to verify this watch was legit and their service was great. watch.)6889af83539d56cfe56744aa57c5cb2e.jpg

 

 

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Any of my fellow watch fanatics ever taken a dive into Doxa? I'm getting enchubbed over this 1200t.
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On 11/2/2018 at 9:22 AM, huge said:

Took the Pelagos to Zadok to see if they can fix the face without shipping it to Rolex.

Fingers crossed.

They give you a price that you were OK with? They quoted me what I consider a "fuck you" price to service my Stowa (basic ETA movement). I've spent a lot of money there in the past and been pretty happy but they were way off from a few other places around town.

On 11/5/2018 at 9:04 PM, cabowabo said:

Any of my fellow watch fanatics ever taken a dive into Doxa? I'm getting enchubbed over this 1200t.
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Something about this looks off to me, like it's a Photoshop or something. Weird perspective?

1 hour ago, Tap said:

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Damn nice looking watch.

1 hour ago, tokamak said:

They give you a price that you were OK with? They quoted me what I consider a "fuck you" price to service my Stowa (basic ETA movement). I've spent a lot of money there in the past and been pretty happy but they were way off from a few other places around town.

They are seeing if they can re-attach the face to the legs and the price on that was fine.

Then they want to do a $500 overhaul and I am going to try to stop that but we will see.

On 11/5/2018 at 9:04 PM, cabowabo said:

Any of my fellow watch fanatics ever taken a dive into Doxa? I'm getting enchubbed over this 1200t.
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See one in the wild once, really liked them.

Also look at Aquadive Bathyscape for another option.  Like this

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Yeah, the Aquadives are really cool.  I've seen that Aquadive in bronze and it is sweet, but I have my bronze itch scratched with the Tudor Black Bay bronze. There are also a couple of Doxa 1200t's on watchrecon with the blue dial, but buying that watch with a blue dial would be like buying a Speedmaster with a sapphire crystal.  

i want a new watch.  but i also want to remodel the bathroom and kitchen.  what do?

2 hours ago, 52-80 said:

i want a new watch.  but i also want to remodel the bathroom and kitchen.  what do?

buy a new corvette....

15 hours ago, 52-80 said:

i want a new watch.  but i also want to remodel the bathroom and kitchen.  what do?

Buy a Seiko to scratch the itch.

9 minutes ago, huge said:

Buy a Seiko to scratch the itch.

good suggestion.  SKX013 would be a good toy.  but i would only wear it while diving. and i dont dive frequently enough

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