JohnG 41 Posted January 6, 2009 THIS IS NOT A SALES THREAD YOU HOMOS SO DON'T START WHINING! IF YOU WANT ANY OF THIS STUFF, I WILL ANNNOUNCE WHEN IT GOES UP FOR SALE ON REPGEEK... So I think I will sell the following watches in the next few weeks on RG: Asian SOSF blue dial from TTK Asian GMTIIc from TTK SSD ETA from Ruby Explorer I ETA (sold) So I got $120 for the Explorer I (what I paid for it, sold to friend, didn't want to ask more) If I can get $120 for SOSF $90 for GMTIIc $240 for SSD That will be $450 - and what I want to know is how to redistribute it.... I have now seen polished gen Breitling Pro-II bracelets for as little as $350 on eBay - there is one right now for $349 starting bid/$399 BIN - http://cgi.ebay.com/22MM-BREITLING-SS-PROI...104114005r18566 So should I get a gen bracelet for my SA, or put it on leather for maybe @120, or Rep rubber Ocean Racer for $98, and then buy another nice rep with the remaining $330-$350: So, do I get a gen bracelet or do I get leather and maybe an Omega SMP Chrono....? That would leave me with the Poljot for dress, the SMP for sport, and the SA for show... Opinions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graman 2 Posted January 6, 2009 Not a sales enquiry Hey John, My brother ordered a blue sosf from ttk with a gmt ceramic...yet to arrive, unfortunately. I'll confirm with him....let me know when you're putting it up...may have a customer. Cheers, G. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted January 6, 2009 As the only person actually entitled to whine about sales threads, I get where you're coming from, so your caveat is kinda superfluous I'd skip the rep rubber. Would be very tempted by the gen bracelet at that price, but would probably end up buying leather and using the rest to buy another PAM. I know, I know - I'm no help at all... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graman 2 Posted January 6, 2009 tempting, but a bracelet could go well...... hmmm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted January 6, 2009 As the only person actually entitled to whine about sales threads, I get where you're coming from, so your caveat is kinda superfluous I'd skip the rep rubber. Would be very tempted by the gen bracelet at that price, but would probably end up buying leather and using the rest to buy another PAM. I know, I know - I'm no help at all... You are the only one "entitled" to whine, but it is everyone else who DOES whine! I have to put the smack-down on the bitches preemptively (kinda like Iraq). Otherwise they infest your thread before you can say "shut up you cunt" Hmmm, PAM is tempting too... My stepmother just said "why don't I buy you the leather for your B-day" (next month)... So that would leave me enough to get a pretty nice PAM.... OR I could get a SMP Chrono AND an Asian something. Or the SMP Chrono, and put in some of my own and get the Ingy as welll (Ingy + SMP = a little over $500, maybe less with Luthier's dealer)... Aaarrggghhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted January 6, 2009 You are the only one "entitled" to whine, but it is everyone else who DOES whine! I have to put the smack-down on the bitches preemptively (kinda like Iraq). Otherwise they infest your thread before you can say "shut up you cunt" Hmmm, PAM is tempting too... My stepmother just said "why don't I buy you the leather for your B-day" (next month)... So that would leave me enough to get a pretty nice PAM.... OR I could get a SMP Chrono AND an Asian something. Or the SMP Chrono, and put in some of my own and get the Ingy as welll (Ingy + SMP = a little over $500, maybe less with Luthier's dealer)... Aaarrggghhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hell, with that money you could buy the SMP AND a decent hand-wind PAM - given that the Asian 6497s are damned good movements (the 'Swiss' ones apparently get modded with Asian parts anyhow - so who knows what's Swiss and what isn't these days?). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted January 6, 2009 The SMP chronos are nice but they have problems with the crown screwing down. Guys replace the crown and the thread tube (whatever it's called) w/gen parts. I read the other day that the gen even has this problem. I had one for a while and they are very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SliceMaster 281 Posted January 6, 2009 (edited) The SMP chronos are nice but they have problems with the crown screwing down. Guys replace the crown and the thread tube (whatever it's called) w/gen parts. I read the other day that the gen even has this problem. I had one for a while and they are very nice. I have one of those SMP chronos and I was thinking of getting a nice leatherstrap for it but I havent seen anyone having that combo so I dont know how it would look, really dont like the bracelet..looks kinda cheap IMO Edited January 6, 2009 by SliceMaster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarmadfish 0 Posted January 6, 2009 oscar has just been reminded how much he loves omegas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dave123 Posted January 6, 2009 John the Pro2 in your link is the more common 22mm version,you require the 24mm version,be carefull as well buying on ebay as you might end up with a rep bracelet. Authenticwatches.com sells the SA Pro2 for $500,good price and a safe bet,have fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted January 6, 2009 considering they go for thousands from the AD - $500 is a great deal for a gen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 307 Posted January 6, 2009 Is this thread about selling watches? Are there any buyers on this forum, don't think so. Go for the gen bracelet John. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllergyDoc 40 Posted January 6, 2009 The bracelet on the SMP chrono is very good. The cheapo SMP next to it had a poor bracelet, but the watch was only $89. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dave123 Posted January 6, 2009 considering they go for thousands from the AD - $500 is a great deal for a gen $500 is for the bracelet,not the whole watch..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massimo 53 Posted January 6, 2009 Tough decision. The SA is so stunning, the gen bracelet would really make it pop. You could always leave the SMP chrono on the list for later on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 307 Posted January 6, 2009 Just buy the gen bracelet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted January 6, 2009 considering they go for thousands from the AD - $500 is a great deal for a gen $500 is for the bracelet,not the whole watch..... the Pro2 sells for $1500 CDN @ the Square one AD authentic watches sells it for about $650 CDN - can't go wrong there .. then again, I'm with John on putting that towards another nice watch - or 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dave123 Posted January 6, 2009 Funny that the AD sells straps for less than authenticwatches does,but far more for bracelets.... $1500?...amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted January 6, 2009 I'd say laughable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dave123 Posted January 7, 2009 It is the best quality bracelet ever made for a watch though,to see that they could be bought in the $500 range did really shock me at first,$1500 would seem right,but since they can be purchased for far less,i guess not..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted January 7, 2009 Is it that Christmas Sale SOSF? Beautiful watch... B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted January 7, 2009 John the Pro2 in your link is the more common 22mm version,you require the 24mm version,be carefull as well buying on ebay as you might end up with a rep bracelet. Authenticwatches.com sells the SA Pro2 for $500,good price and a safe bet,have fun. Whoops - that DID seem cheap for that bracelet given that I have seen most going for $550 Buy it now on eBay... I would LOVE to have that bracelet... but man, I could do sweet leather AND another sweet rep for that price..... Arrrr.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graman 2 Posted January 7, 2009 Ok....The SA is lovely...question is....how much do you love it?? If you want it with a bracelet then do it....or just buy one from Josh or Andrew. Then...get an ingy....you know you want to......I want one...I want you to have one.......... mmmmmmmmmmmm.................ingy....................... B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alphakazi 0 Posted January 7, 2009 It is the best quality bracelet ever made for a watch though,to see that they could be bought in the $500 range did really shock me at first,$1500 would seem right,but since they can be purchased for far less,i guess not..... I think $1500 would seem right if there where precious metals or gems involved but it's just machined stainless steel. I'm sure a good deal of work goes into hand fitting and polishing it though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
