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Thanks a lot, checking them out right now.

Really like the Jungans Max Bill watch as well, pvn.

What is the resell value/depreciation like on these kind of watches (in the $1000,- range/Jungans Max bill automatic (the one you posted))? Thanks again.

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10-05-2014 , 08:13 AM

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amoeba

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The minute you strap it on, it loses 30% of its new value. In good condition in 4 or 5 years, it will go down to 50%.

If you get in to mechanical watches you will burn money unless if you buy used, flip often, and luck out that you don't have to shell out for too many services.

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10-05-2014 , 08:16 AM

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Atlantis1

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Thanks!

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10-06-2014 , 12:36 AM

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Everlastrr

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Kinda like most cars.

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10-06-2014 , 02:56 PM

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craiggerz

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Anyone have any experience with SNPR watch straps?

I'm thinking of matching:

With:

Thoughts? I'm not sure if it'll be too thick.

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10-07-2014 , 08:51 AM

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amoeba

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The VC Patrimony Traditional Chronograph is 10.9mm but it also costs about as much as a Datograph.

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10-09-2014 , 05:59 PM

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CheckCheckFold

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Just pre-ordered this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndycU_dUHNQ
What do you guys think?

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10-09-2014 , 06:23 PM

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Dominic

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wow...that's kinda cool

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10-09-2014 , 06:59 PM

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pvn

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Seems really terrible iyam. It's like those old car phones that are bolted in your car. Want a new iPhone? Buy a new car.

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10-10-2014 , 05:02 AM

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Arnesen

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10-10-2014 , 01:06 PM

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Tyresias

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Originally Posted by pvn

Seems really terrible iyam. It's like those old car phones that are bolted in your car. Want a new iPhone? Buy a new car.

I thought this at first but for $550 for the cheapest model, the whole concept suddenly becomes way more interesting. Was expecting price to be far higher.

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10-10-2014 , 01:16 PM

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pvn

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Oh, I thought it was a tourb. Lol. At that price point I'm assuming it's a cheapo Chinese movement.

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10-10-2014 , 01:51 PM

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MrGrumpy

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Started watching the vid, thought not so bad, not to my tastes but meh, then..

Spoiler:

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10-10-2014 , 02:04 PM

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thabighurt35

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at 1:22 of vid it lists the movement as a miyota 8257

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10-10-2014 , 05:25 PM

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Husker

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After months of admiring I've finally pulled the trigger (helped along by a few after work bourbons...)

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10-10-2014 , 11:14 PM

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ScreaminAsian

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spelled friday wrong.

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10-11-2014 , 12:32 PM

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Eurotrash

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yep, quality control is terrible on some of these fakes.

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10-12-2014 , 09:39 AM

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Atlantis1

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What do you guys think of this watch:

Can get it for 4500$, used but ''un-worn''.

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10-12-2014 , 11:28 AM

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Jusbe

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Well it's ****ing awesome that's what I think, but I would definitely get it with a bracelet. Buying that later is going to cost you a ton. Of all the ATs I like the Skyfall blue the most.

No idea about the price there..

Last edited by Jusbe; 10-12-2014 at 11:37 AM.

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10-12-2014 , 01:58 PM

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GooseHinson

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Would look fantastic with a white face. Not a fan of the black on light brown strap.

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10-12-2014 , 02:01 PM

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Atlantis1

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Originally Posted by GooseHinson

Not a fan of the black on light brown strap.

Now you have said that, I think you are right.

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10-12-2014 , 09:49 PM

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Gaddy

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Obviously it's nice. I agree in general about the black face with the light brown strap, but I think it works here because the orange accents on the dial go well with the strap color.