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08-03-2007, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by OverBooster,Aug 2 2007, 09:19 AM
Picture of mine, I have the oyster bracelet though.
08-03-2007, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Dinnyin,Aug 3 2007, 10:42 AM
I like the look of that, how much was it? (IYDM)
But no one with half the ability to negotiate would pay full retail for a Rolex. The dealers will tell you that Rolex does not allow them to discount the watches.....which is true. BUT!!!! The watches already have a certain dollar amount packed into the price that they can use to "negotiate".
Long story short, the manager "gave" me a 16% discount, so I paid ~$3,700. The price of gold has gone up so most Rolex's that have gold are now more expensive than a year ago.
I also really liked the white gold with the blue face. For me it was sharp looking but didn't scream "I'm a Rolex, look how much money I have!".
08-03-2007, 01:50 PM
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^^^
I did state it was a "good place to start". As far as the 300m Marinemaster, a 1-piece stainless steel case with no case back is obviously better than a screw down back. But a 1-piece case is not common.
In other words I was giving general advice for some one starting a collection. This also applies to preference. If it
I did state it was a "good place to start". As far as the 300m Marinemaster, a 1-piece stainless steel case with no case back is obviously better than a screw down back. But a 1-piece case is not common.
In other words I was giving general advice for some one starting a collection. This also applies to preference. If it
08-03-2007, 02:18 PM
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i just think your statement was over generalized
to me, rather than just look at those criteria, i would consider:
- the nature of the watch (dressy, sport, etc) with features that will fits the purpose
- detail, level of craftsmanship, material, track record of reliability
- price segment, cost of ownership (repair, resale value, etc)
something like "swiss movement" will have him totally ignor some fine example from Seiko and Citizen
thats just my $0.02
to me, rather than just look at those criteria, i would consider:
- the nature of the watch (dressy, sport, etc) with features that will fits the purpose
- detail, level of craftsmanship, material, track record of reliability
- price segment, cost of ownership (repair, resale value, etc)
something like "swiss movement" will have him totally ignor some fine example from Seiko and Citizen
thats just my $0.02
