Skyman dave 0 Posted August 19, 2015 I'm not so sure on chrono24 either, a friend of mine was looking at a breitling super avenger and they sent him an email suggesting that the one he was looking at was from a potentially untrustworthy source.....alarm bells ringing. I just used the site along with swisswatchesdirect to get a starting point for negotiations, there price was around £1600 I think and I knew they wouldn't go that low but was prepared to pay a bit more to walk out the door with it in a bag and the book stamped. 0% finance is a no brainier really in my opinion. Are you UK? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted August 19, 2015 I'm not so sure on chrono24 either, a friend of mine was looking at a breitling super avenger and they sent him an email suggesting that the one he was looking at was from a potentially untrustworthy source.....alarm bells ringing. I just used the site along with swisswatchesdirect to get a starting point for negotiations, there price was around £1600 I think and I knew they wouldn't go that low but was prepared to pay a bit more to walk out the door with it in a bag and the book stamped. 0% finance is a no brainier really in my opinion. Are you UK? I just re-read your post properly, dunno why but I initially thought you'd got 0% finance from a seller on Chrono24, lol, but you clearly said you got it from an AD, lol, I'll put my specs on and carry on haha! So negotiate with the AD and get finance, sounds like a plan! Yeah I'm UK based!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyman dave 0 Posted August 19, 2015 It's the way forward, I was just going to try the watch when I went and picked a few out to try(the rest never got a look in to be honest) I told them how much I could get it for from Swiss watches and it went from there, I bought mine from Ernest Jones as I found them easier to deal with than goldsmiths. Good luck with your future purchase and I look forward to seeing what pieces is any you offload. If you go for it and do finance they only need 10% deposit also. The only thing to be aware the of if its the valjoux movement it is a bit noisy on the rota( you can only hear when it's quiet) and you can feel it also but I quite like that, apparently it's a trait of the movement(possibly like marmite and you either love it or hate it) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 223 Posted August 19, 2015 You can never go wrong with a gen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Testomatic 0 Posted August 19, 2015 You can never go wrong with a gen Sounds less and less like a rep forum here Hehehe :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted August 19, 2015 Nah....I don't really feel it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daytona_Dreamer 0 Posted August 19, 2015 I had made several purchases there, but was recently scammed on Chrono24 with a dial purchase. If you must use the site, I'd advise using Paypal or something similar in case the deal goes south. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted August 19, 2015 You can never go wrong with a gen I'm certain this isn't true, you can go very very wrong, lol, Floyd Mayweather Jr's collection is proof... DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 223 Posted August 20, 2015 You can never go wrong with a gen I'm certain this isn't true, you can go very very wrong, lol, Floyd Mayweather Jr's collection is proof Lmfao. Well I mean you specifically then. Although there was an interesting article about jemmed Rolexs on hodinkee the other day. Saying you may not like the style but they are definitely made masterfully by Rolex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted August 20, 2015 As a gen Master Collection retrograde owner I can say I'm very happy with my Longines, but I'm not sure I would have sold 1/2 my collection to get it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CedricWX 1 Posted August 20, 2015 It also resembles the Patek Pilot just out in 2015 I believe, minus the chrono function. I've always liked Longines too. Steer clear of "Duty Free" though. Duty Free just means more expensive than the High Street, unless discontinued. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wdev 0 Posted August 20, 2015 Very nice and I can understand why you love it, very elegant. Not sure if I like the date window though, if they made it white on black it would have blended better in the design And are you sure you can handle a 43mm? It's listed at between 39mm and 41mm everywhere I've seen it, which I assume is either excluding or including crown?!? DC Yes, a bit confusing. On the Longines website the baton marker version (L2.784.4.52.3) is listed as 43mm, I'm assuming this is incl. crown. http://www.longines.com/#!/watches/st-imier-collection/l2-784-4-52-3 Best find it at an AD and try it on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duzza 182 Posted August 20, 2015 Sell 1 rep, use that money to put a deposit down and spread the balance over 2 or 3 years on IFC. £50 a month, what's not to like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted August 20, 2015 As a gen Master Collection retrograde owner I can say I'm very happy with my Longines, but I'm not sure I would have sold 1/2 my collection to get it... Wow, Heavy - that is the most beautiful Longines I've ever clapped my eyes upon. Stunnning! What's the case diameter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted August 20, 2015 I agree. It's a beautiful watch. But: Firstly, Hublots in person aren't as awful as I thought, quite liked some of them as it goes You lost all credibility after that comment. Sorry . . . . . . I think Hublot made some really decent watch-designs...but all of them prior to Jean Claude Biver entering their circles imo... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted September 5, 2015 As a gen Master Collection retrograde owner I can say I'm very happy with my Longines, but I'm not sure I would have sold 1/2 my collection to get it... Wow, Heavy - that is the most beautiful Longines I've ever clapped my eyes upon. Stunnning! What's the case diameter? Crap K, sorry for the late response mate. Mine is 44mm but it also comes in 42mm as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted September 5, 2015 As a gen Master Collection retrograde owner I can say I'm very happy with my Longines, but I'm not sure I would have sold 1/2 my collection to get it... Wow, Heavy - that is the most beautiful Longines I've ever clapped my eyes upon. Stunnning! What's the case diameter? Crap K, sorry for the late response mate. Mine is 44mm but it also comes in 42mm as well. No rush - I wasn't about to dart out any day soon to cough up that amount of doe.. But it sure looks stunning! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garyun 0 Posted September 5, 2015 Just an FYI. Looks like it's been repped, or a variation of it. Just saw it a few weeks ago on perfect clones. http://www.pf-818.com/lg00124-master-chrono-ssss-black-asia-7750-p-18251.html Here's your version DC http://www.pf-818.com/lg00122-master-chrono-ssss-black-asia-7750-p-18249.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeavyKrush 16 Posted September 5, 2015 Just an FYI. Looks like it's been repped, or a variation of it. Just saw it a few weeks ago on perfect clones.http://www.pf-818.com/lg00124-master-chrono-ssss-black-asia-7750-p-18251.htmlHere's your version DC http://www.pf-818.com/lg00122-master-chrono-ssss-black-asia-7750-p-18249.html Would look good on black gator but that sunken date wheel... Ugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenjaminButton 149 Posted September 13, 2015 Yep, 'tis true! While hanging around Dubai airport for 6 hours waiting for our flight yesterday I spent quite a bit of time lurking round the ADs, and made a few discoveries! Firstly, Hublots in person aren't as awful as I thought, quite liked some of them as it goes, do that's new! But more importantly, I was eyeing up the Longines section which usually bores me to tears in local ADs and spotted the Longines Saint Imier Chronograph.... well, I just love it, and I mean LOVE it!!! Here's the watch in question.... And yes, it's probably got something to do with the similarities to Patek Chronographs like this one... But it's just a stunning watch, great size, and with a proper columb-wheel movement too (ok it's an auto not hand wound as a chrono should be but, hey, for £2,000 I'm not complaining)!! Strongly considering selling most of my reps to buy one..... oh I don't know what to do?!?!??? Thought and opinions invited!!! DC Hey Dave I was in town today and happen to see this in the window of a dealer. The shop was closed but I had a good look. It is stunning. The photographs don't do it any justice. Beautiful detailing. And unlike most watches my wife, a women of great taste, said that's a beautiful watch..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted September 13, 2015 Yeah, I haven't been able to find a dealer in my local area who stocks one to try it on. Not got the money at the moment anyway, too many other reps to buy in the meantime lol! Will get it one day! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emtp101 0 Posted September 17, 2015 I have been looking to get my first gen crono and the more and more I look, I keep coming back to Longines. Go for it as long as it makes you happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simey83 2,065 Posted October 8, 2015 That's bloody lovely! Get it bought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
