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Post by king780 on May 11, 2014 21:18:04 GMT -6
If it was a known swiss brand, would you pay that? That would be my main struggle. Similar to if you had a hundred grand, would you buy a Porsche 911 or a Nissan GTR? Tough choice. Sent from my iPhone 5s using Tapatalk Pro Gtr 2015  |
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Post by ianmedium on May 11, 2014 21:38:34 GMT -6
Its funny perception eh.
There are so many made up Swiss and German makes out there now that have been around for 20 years or less that purchased the rights to an old extinct watch companies name that nobody would give second thought to spending multiple thousands on but then would not be prepared to spend an equal amount on a watch from Japan with a rich heritage of horological excellence and innovation such as Seiko!
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Post by rw16610 on May 11, 2014 21:48:51 GMT -6
Would you pay 7k for one? Sent from my iPhone 5s using Tapatalk Pro Probably not, I'm ok with buying certain watches preowned and this would be one of those. |
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Post by Baco Noir on May 11, 2014 22:22:54 GMT -6
Its funny perception eh. There are so many made up Swiss and German makes out there now that have been around for 20 years or less that purchased the rights to an old extinct watch companies name that nobody would give second thought to spending multiple thousands on but then would not be prepared to spend an equal amount on a watch from Japan with a rich heritage of horological excellence and innovation such as Seiko! To me, it's about a combination of quality and resale - assuming of course the styling and function of the watch is already meets my desires. My first priority is quality (60-80% of the decision) and resale is secondary, but factors into what I'm willing to pay up front. If the resale takes a hit, then the purchase price discount has to reflect that. I'm not willing to take a 40% hit on resale without a 25-30% discount off MSRP on purchase. |
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Post by CHIP on May 11, 2014 22:35:28 GMT -6
I agree with that 100 percent and it's how my thought process works as well.
While i don't buy to sell, I have to be able to sell if needed. That has a big effect on what I'm willing to pay.
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Post by ianmedium on May 11, 2014 23:05:43 GMT -6
Roger and Chip, I understand where your coming from on that point.
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Post by urtossen on May 12, 2014 2:47:21 GMT -6
This watch looks amazing . . . . but it cost like a Sub no-date !
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Post by rxpete on May 12, 2014 6:32:41 GMT -6
I'm thinking an AD would probably go down to 5500? 3.5 to 4 for preowned? Sent from my iPhone 5s using Tapatalk Pro 3.5 is as high as I'd go too. It's a beautiful watch and I love the idea of being inconspicuous wearing it, but I'm not sure I could ever pay close to full retail for one. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Post by daveathall on May 12, 2014 11:56:27 GMT -6
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Post by rw16610 on May 12, 2014 16:53:49 GMT -6
Wow, I can see why you like that one! These watches are incredible  The high beat movement makes for such a smooth sweeping second hand!  |
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Post by ianmedium on May 12, 2014 17:08:49 GMT -6
Dave, I know someone here in Vancouver with that exact model. It is exceptional and even better looking in real life. The dial has so much life and energy to it. You just keep gazing at it when its on your wrist! |
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The high beat movement makes for such a smooth sweeping second hand!