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21411 3T WIS
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Anyone ever purchase a Rolex to get it out of their system and either kept it or sold it later down the line? I'm stuck on wanting one (Submariner). |
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Nordstrom 3T WIS 
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Scratch that itch!!! You may love it and want to keep it. |
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21411 3T WIS
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I've ALWAYS wanted a Sub. I remember being a kid and wanting one. Just something about them. I just fear I'll be disappointed one way or another. In the mean time I'll be wearing a homage of some sort and will prepare myself mentally for the real deal. I know it's not the same but at least I can think it is. Hmmm, do I REALLY REALLY want to spend $xxxx on one? |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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if you're going to buy a Rolie,do it quick!...prices are on the rise,and many AD's are already selling at the increased prices...Rolex has proven over the years,never to go out of style,to hold their prices on resale,and many have become quite collectable over the years,garnering huge profits...a future collectable prediction by many enthusiasts is the new Milgaus... |
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21411 3T WIS
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I can see the increases already. I browsed a gray market dealer recently and their sale price was above MSRP. Insane. I might start eating more PB&J sandwiches to save my lunch money. lol Slightly off topic, does anyone see Bremont hitting it big later down the line? They seem to be up and coming. |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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You won't be disappointed with a Rolex. Don't listen to the haters... they just be hating! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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I'm with Oscar and Mark. Rolex is among the most covetable of brands and maybe the MOST powerful. Get that Sub because no collection is really complete, IMHO, without a Sub. You won't regret it. Subs are virtually indestructible. 10 years from now, you'll know what we mean when you walk into an AD and faint from where the prices have risen to. |
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Hammerfjord Moderator 
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21411 wrote:I can see the increases already. I browsed a gray market dealer recently and their sale price was above MSRP. Insane. From what I've seen, Bremont is just selling ETA movements at 20 times them prices. Nothing to do with Rolex and them inhousereally.gif |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Hammerfjord wrote:21411 wrote: +1. Strictly from a business viewpoint, Bremont does not have the capabilities to do what Rolex did. Therefore it cannot hit it big down the line. There are many, many other brands ahead of it in line. I have nothing against Bremont. |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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bigrustypig wrote:Hammerfjord wrote: Seriously: What's the deal about Bremont? Since when they started to make watches? Why and how do they reach stratosfere prices with ETA movements and watches who don't seems to be more performant than some other well proven sport-watches brands? I call this: I overprice myself to give me fast status... |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Yes Bremont are nice watches but also IMHO they are over priced. Many at half the price or less out there are better watches of the same class and type of watch. |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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Skipdawg wrote:Yes Bremont are nice watches but also IMHO they are over priced. Many at half the price or less out there are better watches of the same class and type of watch.  |
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21411 3T WIS
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Glad to see your opinions on Bremont.  Back to Rolex. A general question if I may.. What are you guys doing as far as insuring them? I don't own a house so I don't have home owners to throw the watch under if/when I get it. |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS 
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I too am stuck on a Rolex phase right now, but some unexpected things in my life are happening so it will have too wait  |
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21411 3T WIS
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watchdaddy1 wrote: I too am stuck on a Rolex phase right now, but some unexpected things in my life are happening so it will have too wait If I totally disregard my immediately obtainable grail (U1) I can surely save up a bit more for the Sub. That's my HUGE debate right now. Although excessive, I really like the full tegimented option on the U1. |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS
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21411 wrote: Glad to see your opinions on Bremont. dont take it off the wrist EVER..I just about purchaesd 1 today from a AD, but shit happens in my life for some unknown reason-you know that black cloud BS, seems to hit me everytime..  SO IT WILL HAVE TO WAIT........mad.gif |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS
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I Own a U1 & IMO Rolex is a must have, the SINN is uhhh cool but not all the hype that it recieves IMO, every WIS should own a Rollie, little no alot pricey, but it's a classic for sure that holds it's value tremenously |
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21411 3T WIS
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But I want a Sinn U1 so baddddddddd! Crap, this isn't easy. I wish I a disposable income to just buy watches left and right and not give a darn. It's not like anything is getting cheaper. |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS
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21411 wrote: But I want a Sinn U1 so baddddddddd! Crap, this isn't easy. I wish I a disposable income to just buy watches left and right and not give a darn. It's not like anything is getting cheaper.YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE MY FRIEND, Decisions, decisions  Get the U1 if you dont like it flip it, it's a easy flipper piece alwys see them on the FS adds the next minute it's sold   Last edited on Thu Jun 23rd, 2011 02:48 pm by watchdaddy1 |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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watchdaddy1 wrote: 21411 wrote:sounds like kharma is working against you grasshopper,avoid negative BS...and forums that promote it....you know what I mean Buddy,ie:Glad to see your opinions on Bremont.    live in the light,be positive, and avoid negativity...soon that Rolie will be a gift of reality. |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS
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No bad karma here O, It's my BOSS who's turning in2 a shitdick pill popper a hole...Im all about positive energy buddy |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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The 40mm sub looks great: Prefer the no-date version...But, 40mm is little for everyday use. It's great when I work on oil plants but when I'm home, it's a bit small... The fact that the sub is kind of slim(like 12mm) don't help it either. My Marathon SAR who's 41.5mm(bezel diam.) and 14mm thick has more wrist presence. Here to compare, a "sub case" and my SAR   |
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21411 3T WIS
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Out of all my watches so far, I get more compliments with the TSAR. It just looks the part. Ugh. The SAR was on my list as well in the past. I let it slip away. Would have been nice... |
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murphy j 3T WIS 
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The Rolex itch can be a Bitch. I've owned 2 rollies in the past and hope to replace them again someday. If you can, then I say scratch that itch. It only gets worse if you don't LOL Last edited on Fri Jun 24th, 2011 04:53 pm by murphy j |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS
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I did it Sea Dweller on the way, Unnamed papers ,16600 LBNIB, Bezel protector, box, tags the whole kit & koboodle.  Last edited on Fri Jul 8th, 2011 04:11 pm by watchdaddy1 |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS
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HINT, HINT |
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Hammerfjord Moderator
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watchdaddy1 wrote:HINT, HINT Yeah, I got you there: You just couldn't hold it!  |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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watchdaddy1 wrote: I did it Sea Dweller on the way,awesome William... |
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21411 3T WIS
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watchdaddy1 wrote: I did it Sea Dweller on the way, Very nice. I'm getting closer and closer with the $$$$. I still have my eyes set on the Sub for now. |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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21411 wrote:watchdaddy1 wrote:I did it Sea Dweller on the way, My advice to you is to head straight for the Sub. It's a no brainer and then when you have it, cherry pick and buy other pieces that you THINK you want. The Sub is something you KNOW you want. From what I can tell, the Sub has chosen you. Hit it! |
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watchdaddy1 3T WIS
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Thanks it was a choice of the new Sub C or what I've ALWAYS wanted the SD, Iwent w/ the SD, even though my AD here was gonna give me a SMOKIN' deal on the Sub C, In the end I went to what's been calling me 4 years. IMO it's not about saving but to stop making the little purchases to fill the void , but to hold off to make yr heart content on what you really want.  |
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stew77 Admin 
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watchdaddy1 wrote: I did it Sea Dweller on the way, Awesome William!!!!  The 16600 Sea-Dweller is one of my long, long time grails (to tell you the truth, I don't know why I haven't ever jumped)...I think I'm secretly afraid of the stigma that Rolex has with joe public out there...but I should probably just get over it, and go with what I like someday.  Can't wait to see yours! |
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