AJB2 0 Posted March 31, 2017 Morning All Is it just me or do the prices for new rep releases seem to be creeping up. Last year they seemed to be around the $350 dollar mark now they seem to be around $390-$420 some even as high as $700+ Thoughts please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,409 Posted March 31, 2017 This issue has been raised time and again on this forum. In short, yes, pricing are creeping up, but so is the quality of some reps. Your knowledge, relationship with the TD and common sense will all come into play to ensure that you aren't paying too much. Good Luck !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagger 160 Posted March 31, 2017 Not just creeping up mate, they are getting unaffordable to a lot of people, turning this hobby into an expensive past time. With custom movements creeping in, and an all round lack of servicing support, before you would have binned a watch now when you have $450 with postage in a 'Chinese sweat shop' replica it's a big hit..........I buy a lot less these days, I'm happy with my collection, but would love to try a carbon ap diver, before I'd buy one and move it on if i didn't like it, but the cost of them is hard to budget in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markeym3 2 Posted March 31, 2017 Yeah I agree the cost rise is a pain , yeah sure they are better with "noob v20" round the corner ect but as many on here point out there are very decent gens around for not alot of dosh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ieyasu1 0 Posted April 1, 2017 I am new to this but I must agree that the prices are a bit prohibitive on some models. I would have loved to get my hands on at least 5 models, but I can only afford one at a time at this time without being iresponsible with my finances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormtooper4 8 Posted April 1, 2017 Compounded further by the FX rate for the AUS$ mean's most of teh ones I want are way out of reach these days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted April 1, 2017 Is it the part suppliers, the factories or the middlemen (TD's) initiating this increase? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpletiv 16 Posted April 1, 2017 So, as they go up then more and more are not able to afford, therefore, less and less are sold........hmmmmmm.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinnychase1 44 Posted April 1, 2017 Also, I feel they see a lot of people are sending watches out for modding and adjustments. Some will almost pay the price of the watch for a mod. I'm sure TD's see this trend and realize they are loosing out and can charge more due to people willing to spend money on a hobby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted April 1, 2017 Are we getting to the point where we will be buying from DH gate to try out the watch before splashing out on a real rep? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niceandcivilized 0 Posted April 1, 2017 It's been crazy to see this hobby evolve just over the past few years. Models come and go. Websites get shut down. Prices have gone up every year. But haven't they gone up on everything else as well? I'm still in it. There are still fantastic deals to be had. Haven't tried DHgate however... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJB2 0 Posted April 1, 2017 Are we getting to the point where we will be buying from DH gate to try out the watch before splashing out on a real rep? Being honest...I've just done that exact same thing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,754 Posted April 1, 2017 I'm just waiting for the day when the gen is actually cheaper than the rep :yoohoo: with all the talk from the RWI refugees that's been going on here, some of those guys are actually making rep parts which are actually BETTER than the actual gen!! You can't make this shit up, it's true I tell you!! They actually have actual proof! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ieyasu1 0 Posted April 1, 2017 Are we getting to the point where we will be buying from DH gate to try out the watch before splashing out on a real rep? Being honest...I've just done that exact same thing... I am tempted as well to be honest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJB2 0 Posted April 1, 2017 It's been crazy to see this hobby evolve just over the past few years. Models come and go. Websites get shut down. Prices have gone up every year. But haven't they gone up on everything else as well? I'm still in it. There are still fantastic deals to be had. Haven't tried DHgate however... Paying $400-$700 for a rep though without any warranty does sound pretty daft to a sane man...You really can get old or vintage gens if you look hard enough for that sort of money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJB2 0 Posted April 1, 2017 Are we getting to the point where we will be buying from DH gate to try out the watch before splashing out on a real rep? Being honest...I've just done that exact same thing... I am tempted as well to be honest. I've just paid $90 for a Rolex Deepsea including box, papers & delivery...It has the DG2813 movement...let's see what turn up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retina 0 Posted April 1, 2017 Up - yes. Quality better? Marginally, not all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ieyasu1 0 Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) It's been crazy to see this hobby evolve just over the past few years. Models come and go. Websites get shut down. Prices have gone up every year. But haven't they gone up on everything else as well? I'm still in it. There are still fantastic deals to be had. Haven't tried DHgate however... Paying $400-$700 for a rep though without any warranty does sound pretty daft to a sane man...You really can get old or vintage gens if you look hard enough for that sort of money. Are we getting to the point where we will be buying from DH gate to try out the watch before splashing out on a real rep? Being honest...I've just done that exact same thing... I am tempted as well to be honest. I've just paid $90 for a Rolex Deepsea including box, papers & delivery...It has the DG2813 movement...let's see what turn up. Exactly what I thought when I saw a Patek at $700 today. I mean, I understand it's made with quality steel, precision craftsmanship and movement and such but it's a bit too much for me to shell out for a rep. Perhaps I am too new to appreciate it enough, but I am actuallly already amazed with reps right now and yet still find those prices a bit hard to digest. Do let us know, I am interested to read your observations. I saw a thread here that posted an Aquaracer from DH Gate and to my untrained eye it looked pretty nice. I am really tempted to go for that one. Edited April 1, 2017 by Ieyasu1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJB2 0 Posted April 1, 2017 It's been crazy to see this hobby evolve just over the past few years. Models come and go. Websites get shut down. Prices have gone up every year. But haven't they gone up on everything else as well? I'm still in it. There are still fantastic deals to be had. Haven't tried DHgate however... Paying $400-$700 for a rep though without any warranty does sound pretty daft to a sane man...You really can get old or vintage gens if you look hard enough for that sort of money. Are we getting to the point where we will be buying from DH gate to try out the watch before splashing out on a real rep? Being honest...I've just done that exact same thing... I am tempted as well to be honest. I've just paid $90 for a Rolex Deepsea including box, papers & delivery...It has the DG2813 movement...let's see what turn up. Exactly what I thought when I saw a Patek at $700 today. I mean, I understand it's made with quality steel, precision craftsmanship and movement and such but it's a bit too much for me to shell out for a rep. Perhaps I am too new to appreciate it enough, but I am actuallly already amazed with reps right now and yet still find those prices a bit hard to digest. Do let us know, I am interested to read your observations. I saw a thread here that posted an Aquaracer from DH Gate and to my untrained eye it looked pretty nice. I am really tempted to go for that one. I'm pretty new too & yes, as soon as I get it I'll let you know. Again, for the untrained eye I'm not bothered about 28,000 or 21,600 beats...I just want something smart that, if I break it, I wont cry. As I said somewhere else, I bought a high end rep in Jan for $400 posted & it's had to go back as it broke within a week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 465 Posted April 1, 2017 What hasn't been touched on in this thread is that whilst it is our hobby, the manufacture and trade of these watches is illegal. Unfortunately, given the short-termism that must play a part (make hay whilst the sun shines), people will always look to maximise potential profit before any clamp-downs etc affect their ability to do business... There is quite obviously a space in the market for these high priced reps as people are paying the prices asked. I'm sure reasonable pricing can, and may well be sorted by our TD'S on a small level. But remember, this is a hobby to us and a lively hood to them. At the end of the day, if someone offered you a chance to earn more (in very precarious profession), you would, wouldn't you?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted April 1, 2017 Have just been looking through DH Gate, heaps of reps, dirt cheap, free shipping However the dials are clean with no branding Is this done just for the website? I'm guessing they have been photoshopped off due to copyright My question is, has anyone purchased one, and if so did it have branding on the dial? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagger 160 Posted April 1, 2017 Have just been looking through DH Gate, heaps of reps, dirt cheap, free shippingHowever the dials are clean with no branding Is this done just for the website? I'm guessing they have been photoshopped off due to copyright My question is, has anyone purchased one, and if so did it have branding on the dial? Yes they come with branding on, you can ask seller first to confirm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted April 1, 2017 Have just been looking through DH Gate, heaps of reps, dirt cheap, free shippingHowever the dials are clean with no branding Is this done just for the website? I'm guessing they have been photoshopped off due to copyright My question is, has anyone purchased one, and if so did it have branding on the dial? Yes they come with branding on, you can ask seller first to confirm Cool, think I'll order something to see how the quality fairs with that of our TD's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJB2 0 Posted April 1, 2017 Have just been looking through DH Gate, heaps of reps, dirt cheap, free shippingHowever the dials are clean with no branding Is this done just for the website? I'm guessing they have been photoshopped off due to copyright My question is, has anyone purchased one, and if so did it have branding on the dial? Yes they come with branding on, you can ask seller first to confirm Cool, think I'll order something to see how the quality fairs with that of our TD's Message the seller for some more pictures...They usually then send them with the branding on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Stubbs 0 Posted April 1, 2017 Have just been looking through DH Gate, heaps of reps, dirt cheap, free shippingHowever the dials are clean with no branding Is this done just for the website? I'm guessing they have been photoshopped off due to copyright My question is, has anyone purchased one, and if so did it have branding on the dial? Yes they come with branding on, you can ask seller first to confirm Cool, think I'll order something to see how the quality fairs with that of our TD's Message the seller for some more pictures...They usually then send them with the branding on... One seller's watches all showed 'STRAPSA' as the logo. I asked for more pics and he simply replied; 'ROLEX'. Took a punt and sure enough it was ROLEX. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
