The Watch Appreciation Thread - Part two (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre,

[Phileas Fogg]

Speaking of the above, an interesting article in HODINKEE today:


Rolex Finally Comments On The Product Shortage – And Conspiracy Theories Need Not Apply
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/r...ortage-and-conspiracy-theories-need-not-apply

Doesn’t sound surprising and looks like a statement vetted by the legal team.

I found the last sentence to be somewhat interesting and could be read multiple ways.

 

[Ebitdaddy]

This is a really interesting independent. Filipe Pikkiluk (sic). This model is only ~$1000. Pretty cool for what you pay.

 

[BlairW]

Incoming:

First proper luxury watch for me - a gift to myself for a recent promotion. Really looking forward to it!

 

[NakedYoga]

This is a really interesting independent. Filipe Pikkiluk (sic). This model is only ~$1000. Pretty cool for what you pay.

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Here's another of his designs:

Apparently he's only 26 years old.

 

[classicalthunde]

This is a really interesting independent. Filipe Pikkiluk (sic). This model is only ~$1000. Pretty cool for what you pay.

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do you have a link for his stuff? I tried to google the name but did not come up with anything...

 

[Ebitdaddy]

do you have a link for his stuff? I tried to google the name but did not come up with anything...

All in German:

Felipe Pikullik | Uhrmacher

www.felipe-pikullik.de

BTW he will do quite a bit of custom work for a small upcharge. I'm thinking about the model I posted but with an off-white or cream dial + printed numerals. No diamonds. Asking about a bit more finishing on the back too.

 

[Neville Southall]

I may or may not have a relatively “big” incoming. Stay tuned.

 

[Neville Southall]

Incoming:

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First proper luxury watch for me - a gift to myself for a recent promotion. Really looking forward to it!

Incoming:

Dude, great watch. Solid. Enjoy.
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First proper luxury watch for me - a gift to myself for a recent promotion. Really looking forward to it!

 

[Texasmade]

I’m most likely going to have an incoming tomorrow.

Cartier should have it in stock since it’s not a special one year run model.

 

[earthdragon]

I‘ve done this before. You need to refer to the harmonized tariff schedule and it is quite detailed, based on country of origin, auto vs. manual wind, number of jewels, etc. Some watches have a very high tariff based on the factors mentioned, whereas others have almost none. The case, movement and bracelet (or strap) are separately calculated.

With all that said, I searched a long time for a watch I wanted and after locating one overseas, did a rough calculation of the anticipated tariffs, based on that doc I linked. In the end, I actually paid a bit less than what I anticipated, so it was a pleasant surprise.

I got the same bullshit when buying a $500 Bamford from London. In the end it was not worth the trouble, purely in the time wasted in e-mails and phone calls. Haven't these Muppets got something better to do like catching Coke Importers, Human smugglers , Donuts to eat etc?.....
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[Omega Male]

Anyone had an older AP serviced/refreshed in the US? How was the experience? Thanks.

 

[Ebitdaddy]

Anyone had an older AP serviced/refreshed in the US? How was the experience? Thanks.

I've heard great things about the service center in Florida.

 

[psb]

Coffee break watch, GS, Ref. SBGJ237.

 

[Newcomer]

I may or may not have a relatively “big” incoming. Stay tuned.

Any hints?

 

[Newcomer]

Coffee break watch, GS, Ref. SBGJ237.

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Ive always really enjoyed that GS. Looks really nice.