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01-10-2013, 09:43 AM | #133 | |
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New BMW User does bring up a good point about maintenance, mechanical watches are not maintenance free and require service every five years or so which usually runs around $500 and involves cleaning and oiling the movement, checking and resetting the calibration and resealing the case with new seals. Some watches like Rolex have small parts that are meant to be replaced at service like the winder tube, which adds cost to the service, especially on gold or platinum models. |
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01-10-2013, 09:54 AM | #134 |
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I bought a Baume & Mercier Classima 8692 from Amazon (and Amazon was the seller, as I made sure of this before purchase) 9 months ago or so and when you look at that watch now, Watchsavings is the only seller. Interesting.
True to Amazon, the sale was flawless and I received it in two days. I guess if there's an issue they'll really be put to the test
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01-10-2013, 12:27 PM | #135 | |
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I agree. You need to take the time to see what options best suit you. A watch from an authorized dealer will likely only cost 3-500$ more then the lowest price you will see online. Which is nothing considering that could mean next to nothing on some expensive watches. People with grey market will get turned away on the spot with some brands if they go in for service. The real dealers are threaded with losing the brand if the service grey market watches in some cases, so, it is worthwhile to pay a few extra $ Also, creat a good relationship with a dealer and they will bend over backwards to help you because they want repeat business. My "watch guy" deals with both myself and my dad, and he is great to work with. He actually ended up picking up the Nomos line because of me. He is now 1 of 4 retailers in the US carrying the brand. So take the time to create the relationships, they pay off for both parties in the end. That is if you plan on having multiple watches ![]() |
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01-11-2013, 01:16 PM | #138 | |
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01-11-2013, 07:19 PM | #139 | |
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this watch is heavy as hell and really really nice. at this point, i just don't think i'll be going out and buying watches like some people buy gallons of milk HAHA !!! |
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01-11-2013, 08:46 PM | #141 |
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01-11-2013, 11:14 PM | #143 |
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I love Breitling and Cartier watches, but I'd imagine those are upwards of $5k.
I personally also love Nixon watches, super casual and functional. Their whole line is also < $1000 I believe. |
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01-12-2013, 01:23 AM | #144 | |
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01-12-2013, 02:53 AM | #145 | |
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Nixon has some very nice watches ranging from about 150 all the way to about 2500. Depends what you're looking for. But if you're looking at nixons in the 1000+ range, I might recommend looking more towards Hamilton at that point. Again, depends what you're looking for. I have a 1000$ Nixon and a 1500$ Hamilton, there's definitely a different market for each and build type. Nixon battery operated watches stop at about 1500, then they (use to) switch to automatic winding, using the same internals as Hamilton and others. But lesser build quality and similar pricing. Again, just my opinion. |
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01-12-2013, 01:34 PM | #147 |
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I've come to two watches I will eventually buy. A Panerai Power Reserve and a IWC Portuguese Chronograph. Between the two, I'll have a dress up-up watch, dress up watch, dress down watch.
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01-13-2013, 02:51 AM | #149 |
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Thinking abiout trading in my panerai for the new blue face yachtmaster or a 8 day panerai GMT. Currently have two breitlings too. I can't make up my mind any suggestions?
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01-13-2013, 01:51 PM | #151 | |
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01-13-2013, 08:02 PM | #152 | |
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I have a 0164 luminor. I would be trading to a luminor GMT. I like the yacht foe the classic design and the Rolex hardly takes a hit. I like the panerai for more functionality.
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01-15-2013, 08:51 AM | #153 |
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after checking out the Super Avengers.....me wants
anyone have a AD that would ship?
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01-15-2013, 08:59 AM | #154 |
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I have a couple Breitling ADs in my area. I know one of them ships.
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