Wristwatch collectors out there? - Page 15

smitdavi · 12-23-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

that watch can be had on random daily deal sites for 250.00 - 300.00 about once a week.... Not to burst your bubble... but I'm more concerned if you are attempting to profiteer from buying something a month or so back (so people forget) on a daily deal site and then attempting to sell it for a profit.

Regardless, 500.00 for 7750 movement isn't a bad deal.

Way to jump the gun

Then you said for yourself that 500.00 isn't a bad deal. So....which is it?

s15driftking · 12-23-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by smitdavi

Way to jump the gun

Then you said for yourself that 500.00 isn't a bad deal. So....which is it?

1. how is that jumping the gun?

2. 500.00 isn't bad for 7750... but if 500.00 is an inflated BOTL price, THEN I have a problem.

It seems as if whenever i post you are always there to say something... maybe you just have a crush on me??

e-man67 · 12-23-2009, 11:18 AM

http://www.julesborel.com/

7750 for $321.95 buy 5 or more and it's $289.76

page 77 of the manual for mechanical movements.

smitdavi · 12-23-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

1. how is that jumping the gun?

2. 500.00 isn't bad for 7750... but if 500.00 is an inflated BOTL price, THEN I have a problem.

It seems as if whenever i post you are always there to say something... maybe you just have a crush on me??

Just don't agree with what you have to say at times.

mosesbotbol · 12-23-2009, 08:14 AM

I think the 7750 movement costs about $350 by itself.

One has to remember the watch companies are buying on scale, so they pay much less.

wayner123 · 12-23-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I think the 7750 movement costs about $350 by itself.

One has to remember the watch companies are buying on scale, so they pay much less.

If you know where to find them for that price, please let me know. I can only find them for $440 at the cheapest.

And while it's a nice movement, there are a number of in house movements that are far better. And be careful, the Asian 7750 looks identical, but costs far less.

e-man67 · 12-23-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

If you know where to find them for that price, please let me know. I can only find them for $440 at the cheapest.

And while it's a nice movement, there are a number of in house movements that are far better. And be careful, the Asian 7750 looks identical, but costs far less.

The problem with the Asian movements is they are all shipped "dry" no lube to speak of...plus there are several manufactures so matching gear sizes can be a challenge...tolerances vary a bunch.

mosesbotbol · 12-23-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

If you know where to find them for that price, please let me know. I can only find them for $440 at the cheapest.

That's what are our watchsmith said last year. I assume he buys them from Eta direct? He does work for Swatch Group when they have to fix an old movement that needs hand cut sprokets.

pmwz · 12-23-2009, 08:56 AM

i have this orient watch and am happy with it. (paid ~100€)

I plan on buying a (dress) watch next year in the 300$ range with a black leather strap and roman numbers. i have my right now on the seiko premier line but they are a little out of my price range. need some recommendations.

12-23-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by pmwz

i have this orient watch and am happy with it. (paid ~100€)

I plan on buying a (dress) watch next year in the 300$ range with a black leather strap and roman numbers. i have my right now on the seiko premier line but they are a little out of my price range. need some recommendations.

I was just about to mention Orient watches. I really like mine. I have the bigger version of the mako.

s15driftking · 12-23-2009, 11:23 AM

New band for the Robert..

Not sold on it yet, just ordered an all black kevlar band...

on the left

wayner123 · 12-23-2009, 11:27 AM

I think it would look great on leather. Here is one I did for a guy on his IWC 3717:

Similar styling to the Robert that you have.

s15driftking · 12-23-2009, 11:37 AM

And that makes you want to attempt to hunt me down on other forums?

smitdavi · 12-23-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

And that makes you want to attempt to hunt me down on other forums?

Never hunted you down. You just happened to be a member of a forum that I was on as well

s15driftking · 12-23-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by smitdavi

Never hunted you down. You just happened to be a member of a forum that I was on as well

smitdavi · 12-23-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

so I'm not allowed to look at your profile at another forum that I'm a member of as well? Any further comments can be taken to PM if you so feel the need.

s15driftking · 12-23-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by smitdavi

Any further comments can be taken to PM if you so feel the need.

^^^ My thoughts exactly in regards to your first post above on this page...

s15driftking · 12-23-2009, 12:12 PM

You are right, im done arguing, more watches!!!

wore this today!

Pilon · 12-23-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

You are right, im done arguing, more watches!!!

wore this today!

Never seen a watch without an hour hand before

s15driftking · 12-23-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pilon

Never seen a watch without an hour hand before

Now that's what i call "perfect timing"!!!

12-23-2009, 11:18 AM	#3
e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? http://www.julesborel.com/ 7750 for $321.95 buy 5 or more and it's $289.76 page 77 of the manual for mechanical movements.

12-23-2009, 08:14 AM	#5
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I think the 7750 movement costs about $350 by itself. One has to remember the watch companies are buying on scale, so they pay much less. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

12-23-2009, 08:56 AM	#9
pmwz Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cologne Posts: 372 Trading: (0)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? i have this orient watch and am happy with it. (paid ~100€) I plan on buying a (dress) watch next year in the 300$ range with a black leather strap and roman numbers. i have my right now on the seiko premier line but they are a little out of my price range. need some recommendations.

12-23-2009, 11:23 AM	#11
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? New band for the Robert.. Not sold on it yet, just ordered an all black kevlar band... on the left __________________ diamonds/guns

12-23-2009, 11:27 AM	#12
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? I think it would look great on leather. Here is one I did for a guy on his IWC 3717: Similar styling to the Robert that you have. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

12-23-2009, 11:37 AM	#13
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? And that makes you want to attempt to hunt me down on other forums? __________________ diamonds/guns

12-23-2009, 12:12 PM	#18
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Wristwatch collectors out there? You are right, im done arguing, more watches!!! wore this today! __________________ diamonds/guns