Andylaw1919 386 Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) I was recently at a pawn shop and I noticed a watch that I thought was a Datejust turns out it's a "Marco Polo Arowana" turns out this homage is almost $13,000! I looked up the brand but found no result. However I did find another company selling the same watch for $11,000. I don't understand why someone would pay that much for a homage when you could buy the gen for around the same price! Heres a pic.... [/url] Edited March 5, 2017 by Andylaw1919 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted December 29, 2015 As Toyah Wilcox said...."It'th a Mythtery"......! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haltec 0 Posted December 29, 2015 18kt Gold? (750 stamped) And it would be still way too expensive.... Who would it know.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 997 Posted December 30, 2015 The dial says Chronometer so it's either a COSC grade ETA with a certificate or a total scam made in China. No way a gen Swiss watch would have that word without a COSC test of the movement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyRock 0 Posted December 30, 2015 Gold Rolex models range from 190-220g of 14kt gold, slightly higher for 18kt gold. Current gold price via the global gold exchange puts the weight of 14kt gold around $34.5 per gram so @ 220 grams the watch is worth $4,416.00 18kt would be around $5678.00 I would much rather have a genuine Rolex or other brand for that price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andylaw1919 386 Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) The dial says Chronometer so it's either a COSC grade ETA with a certificate or a total scam made in China. No way a gen Swiss watch would have that word without a COSC test of the movement. The movement looked like a 2824. However after doing some more research it appears that this "Brand" is only available in China during the early 2000's. A similar brand called "Surich" seems to have replaced this one. Edited December 30, 2015 by Andylaw1919 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amg32 0 Posted December 30, 2015 Gold Rolex models range from 190-220g of 14kt gold, slightly higher for 18kt gold.Current gold price via the global gold exchange puts the weight of 14kt gold around $34.5 per gram so @ 220 grams the watch is worth $4,416.00 18kt would be around $5678.00 I would much rather have a genuine Rolex or other brand for that price. Take this Equation to the pawnshop and tell them to stop being stupid trying to sell a.wannabe rolex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted December 30, 2015 Gold value plus real diamonds maybe? Never heard of that brand of watch myself. http://www.iorio.com/watch/misc/jk9d621a.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,797 Posted December 30, 2015 I have a Marco Polo world-timer. Watch is probably worth a few hundred bucks at best (mine is stainless steel with applied indices though). Caveat Emptor ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haltec 0 Posted December 30, 2015 18kt would be around $5678.00 I won't investigate rates but if your post is correct - that means that in about 30 minutes after you grind your watch in blender - you can have 6.000$ in first gold pawn/buy shop. And you can get a 10-30% more if you know someone in processing precious metal workshops. Gold does have its advantages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andylaw1919 386 Posted December 30, 2015 Gold value plus real diamonds maybe? Never heard of that brand of watch myself. http://www.iorio.com...c/jk9d621a.html vs2 grade diamonds.... Still too much for a homage... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andylaw1919 386 Posted December 30, 2015 (edited) found another Marco Polo watch this time a Day-Date in 18k Gold and diamonds. Sold in 2007 for $6995. [/url] A more modern Day-Date this time a "Surich" Hmm looks familiar... Edited March 5, 2017 by Andylaw1919 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 137 Posted December 30, 2015 Sounds like someone is trying their luck to be honest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted December 30, 2015 Gold Rolex models range from 190-220g of 14kt gold, slightly higher for 18kt gold. Current gold price via the global gold exchange puts the weight of 14kt gold around $34.5 per gram so @ 220 grams the watch is worth $4,416.00 18kt would be around $5678.00 I would much rather have a genuine Rolex or other brand for that price. True I'd sooner have another 10baht bullion bar in the safe but as an old car salesman's saying goes, "there's an arse for everything" . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted December 30, 2015 A similar brand called "Surich" Is that made in Shitinerand ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baxter 6 Posted December 30, 2015 Gold Rolex models range from 190-220g of 14kt gold, slightly higher for 18kt gold. Current gold price via the global gold exchange puts the weight of 14kt gold around $34.5 per gram so @ 220 grams the watch is worth $4,416.00 18kt would be around $5678.00 I would much rather have a genuine Rolex or other brand for that price. as an old car salesman's saying goes, "there's an arse for everything" I think that about sums it up !!! . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted December 30, 2015 I don't understand why someone would pay that much for a homage when you could buy the gen for around the same price! Because being a Rolex, everyone will think the gen is a fake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andylaw1919 386 Posted December 30, 2015 I don't understand why someone would pay that much for a homage when you could buy the gen for around the same price! Because being a Rolex, everyone will think the gen is a fake. Very true! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porschespeedster 19 Posted December 30, 2015 yep, only watches i've ever been 'called out' on have been rolexes, and i've never owned a rep Rollie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andylaw1919 386 Posted December 30, 2015 yep, only watches i've ever been 'called out' on have been rolexes, and i've never owned a rep Rollie. Must have been a "know it all" that called you out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chats 1 Posted December 30, 2015 correct me if i am wrong, but inst arowana a type of fresh water fish? quite an ugly fish IMHO. Moreover, fresh water fish? there is less sense of adventure unlike you know salt water that can be associated with the ocean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andylaw1919 386 Posted December 30, 2015 correct me if i am wrong, but inst arowana a type of fresh water fish? quite an ugly fish IMHO. Moreover, fresh water fish? there is less sense of adventure unlike you know salt water that can be associated with the ocean. Must be their alternative for a oyster.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
