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

[Dino944]

That's the one of my big problems with Govberg...I don't mind building up a purchase history to get a high demand piece, but they dont have ANY brands that really interest me aside from Rolex and Patek

That's a big problem with a lot of Rolex ADs. They want you to buy a lot of other merchandise before they will sell you what you want, but most of the other products they carry aren't of any interest. If you are interested in buying a Rolex or Patek, why do they think you'd be interested in buying some Shinola watches or jewelry you can get at an average mall jeweler? Want me to buy other stuff, carry some really good brands!

 

[Texasmade]

Probably indicates that the secondary market was much more profitable for them?

It is for the small brands like FP Journe and to a lesser extent ALS where they can control the market for rare pieces.

 

[double00]

imho this chanel from that philips auction is really sweet

 

[classicalthunde]

That's a big problem with a lot of Rolex ADs. They want you to buy a lot of other merchandise before they will sell you what you want, but most of the other products they carry aren't of any interest. If you are interested in buying a Rolex or Patek, why do they think you'd be interested in buying some Shinola watches or jewelry you can get at an average mall jeweler? Want me to buy other stuff, carry some really good brands!

yea, the other AD in my area is the one that I've put most of my hopes into...they carry nice jewelry plus JLC, IWC, Cartier, Tudor, etc

 

[Kappelan]

Rolex disagrees with you. How else would you know that you have a:
Rolex
Oyster Perpetual
Superlative Chronometer
Officially Certified
Cosmograph

Daytona

How about

ORIGINAL GAS ESCAPE VALVE
ROLEX
OYSTER PERPETUAL
DEEPSEA CHALLENGE
SEA-DWELLER
36090ft = 11000m
SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER
OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED
SWISS MADE
RING LOCK SYSTEM

 

[Texasmade]

How about

ORIGINAL GAS ESCAPE VALVE
ROLEX
OYSTER PERPETUAL
DEEPSEA CHALLENGE
SEA-DWELLER
36090ft = 11000m
SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER
OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED
SWISS MADE
RING LOCK SYSTEM

Rolex really sucks at haikus.

 

[patrick_b]

-- Pricing is not very attractive...

Chrono24 average for the 116710LN is about $18K US so a couple thousand dollar premium to buy at an AD. Not as bad as I thought. At first glance I thought 16700EU was crazy but it's not outrageous.

Note, just one model that caught my eye because I have one. I didn't check the others.

Rolex GMT-Master II Certified Pre-Owned Watches | Bucherer London

Browse our exclusive selection of Rolex GMT-Master II Certified Pre-Owned Watches at Bucherer London to find the Rolex timepiece that suits your desire.

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[chocomallo]

This Rolex CPO thing is going to lead to some interesting conversations :

Customer- Hi, I’d like to buy a black dialed Daytona!

Dealer- Sorry, we won’t get a new one for another year and there are 20 people in line ahead of you. But you’re in luck, we just got a CPO model in and it’s only $30k..

Customer-

I believe you call it a CPO-NIB special.

 

[9thsymph]

Maybe someone already mentioned this, but the new Rolex CPO allows buyers to form an AD “relationship” within the brand from the get go - perhaps eliminating the pressure to buy other brands in the store? ADs might not like where this leads, of course…

 

[9thsymph]

imho this chanel from that philips auction is really sweet

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Visible screws _on the dial_ for the date window on an otherwise “minimal” design? Yuck! Two thumbs down!

 

[9thsymph]

Chilling

 

[double00]

Visible screws _on the dial_ for the date window on an otherwise “minimal” design? Yuck! Two thumbs down!

hm ? what about this design is *minimalist* to you ?

 

[9thsymph]

hm ? what about this design is *minimalist* to you ?

Ok. Haha. NOTHING. Drop “minimal”. Nothing is minimal about the design. Now explain the hideous screws on the dial FOR THE DATE WINDOW.

 

[double00]

Now explain the hideous screws on the dial FOR THE DATE WINDOW.

no prob to explain , it's called honesty .

you do realize that no watches are made without screws i hope .

 

[9thsymph]

no prob to explain , it's called honesty .

you do realize that no watches are made without screws i hope .

So you’re just not going to seriously address the point? Cool. It’s an incredibly ugly watch.