# Watch Crew: What to buy? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 23, 2007, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295 "2007-08-23T08:38:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 26
**Author:** ![AKUMA\_TO\_TENSHI](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/db5fbb/32.png) [@AKUMA\_TO\_TENSHI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AKUMA_TO_TENSHI)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 11:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/501 "2009-10-23T11:06:12Z")
> [@bing](#): > > i dont understand the major premium for rolexes… they have such limited dial arrangements and features when compared to most other brands… They dont make anything even close to what i’d want in their current line up. > > however, i have seen some interesting vintages, but they cost retarded amounts of money for a solid old chrono. The price is due to resale value. They are the global standard in watches. I aggree on the simplicity of the watch they are nothing special. I wanted to ask you guys on a price that was offered to me on a Submarniner with 18k band. All stamps and weights are correct. It does not have papers unfortunately nor box etc. The quoted price is 3k. Is that a fair price? Akuma ---
**Author:** ![95d16turbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/977dab/32.png) [@95d16turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95d16turbo)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/502 "2009-10-23T11:12:54Z")
> [@AKUMA TO TENSHI](#): > > The price is due to resale value. They are the global standard in watches. I aggree on the simplicity of the watch they are nothing special. I wanted to sk you guys on a price that was offered to me on a Submarniner with 18k band. All stamps and weights are correct. It does not have papers unfortunately nor box etc. The quoted price is 3k. Is that a fair price? > > Akuma Is it all 18k gold or is it 2 tone? ---
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/503 "2009-10-23T11:46:30Z")
at that price its gotta be a 2 tone post the pics of the watch on some legit forums before buying ---
**Author:** ![AKUMA\_TO\_TENSHI](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/db5fbb/32.png) [@AKUMA\_TO\_TENSHI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AKUMA_TO_TENSHI)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 11:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/504 "2009-10-23T11:47:56Z")
2 tone. The middle part is18k. Akkuma ---
**Author:** ![95d16turbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/977dab/32.png) [@95d16turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95d16turbo)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/505 "2009-10-23T11:48:37Z")
post pics on here, i can give you a realistic idea of what it should bring in… ---
**Author:** ![AKUMA\_TO\_TENSHI](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/db5fbb/32.png) [@AKUMA\_TO\_TENSHI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AKUMA_TO_TENSHI)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 3:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/506 "2009-10-23T15:06:37Z")
> [@95d16turbo](#): > > post pics on here, i can give you a realistic idea of what it should bring in… I am the buyer not a reseller for this watch. I would like to take to Reeds to make sure it is authentic and not a well done copy. Akuma ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/507 "2009-10-23T16:27:53Z")
$3k for an authentic piece is a solid price even with b/p. What serial? ---
**Author:** ![AKUMA\_TO\_TENSHI](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/db5fbb/32.png) [@AKUMA\_TO\_TENSHI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AKUMA_TO_TENSHI)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/508 "2009-10-23T18:03:50Z")
Took a quick look at the bezel near the band pins it is there. The clasp is stamped an not scribed. This purchase is more of a diversifaction in investments than a timepiece that will be worn. I will let you guys know how it works out in the next couple of weeks. Akuma ---
**Author:** ![djdstar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djdstar/32/7617_2.png) [@djdstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/djdstar)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/509 "2009-10-23T18:16:19Z")
Post pics of it. I wanna see it! ---
**Author:** ![9ONA3OOZX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9ona3oozx/32/7242_2.png) [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/510 "2009-10-23T18:53:39Z")
Got a couple good deals recently. Nothing too fancy considering i’m no watch connoisseur, but i liked the looks/styling of both of these: Mine’s stainless with Rose Gold…couldn’t get a pic to work on my computer here at work though of the one with Rose Gold…but you get the idea: ![http://www.anniversaryrings.biz/ProductImages/image.php?size=195&productimage=9/SL-40024-SG-12.jpg](http://www.anniversaryrings.biz/ProductImages/image.php?size=195&productimage=9/SL-40024-SG-12.jpg) And i needed something with diamonds…love my ice 🙂 ![http://www.watcheshead.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/wittnauer-mens-belasco-stainless-steel-diamond.jpg](http://www.watcheshead.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/wittnauer-mens-belasco-stainless-steel-diamond.jpg) The next on my list will be a Movado…then i think i’ll be satisfied for a while. But these things are a damn addiction…i never saw myself into them, but then i got a good deal on the Invicta i originally posted…and now i want more. ---
**Author:** ![dubbin91](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecccb3/32.png) [@dubbin91](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dubbin91)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/511 "2009-10-23T19:37:55Z")
I have a a few citizens, an invicta, boluva, and seiko. I want to get into something swiss at this point but not sure if i want to drop the $ right now, but got the itch. When i drop the $ i am looking into oris or ball watch, but i am wondering how tissot’s are to cure my itch for a new one? Anyone rock a tissot? ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/512 "2009-10-23T20:11:54Z")
> [@AKUMA TO TENSHI](#): > > The price is due to resale value. They are the global standard in watches. I aggree on the simplicity of the watch they are nothing special. I wanted to ask you guys on a price that was offered to me on a Submarniner with 18k band. All stamps and weights are correct. It does not have papers unfortunately nor box etc. The quoted price is 3k. Is that a fair price? > > Akuma retail isnt a function of residual value, residual value is a loose function of retail. i get the concept of brand equity, i just don’t see alot of value in the Rolex brand other than the actual brand. Accuracy is not a value point on autos. obviously a 18k watch has higher value, i just cant get around double the price for a Rolex Sub (non-gold) vs. an Omega Seamaster since they are very similar pieces… except that the Omega has more dial arrangement options. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/513 "2009-10-23T20:12:03Z")
My dad has a collection of some watches…I’ll try and snap some photos. ---
**Author:** ![buffalo\_vr4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ea924/32.png) [@buffalo\_vr4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/buffalo_vr4)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2009, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/514 "2009-10-23T20:25:11Z")
> [@AKUMA TO TENSHI](#): > > The price is due to resale value. They are the global standard in watches. I aggree on the simplicity of the watch they are nothing special. I wanted to ask you guys on a price that was offered to me on a Submarniner with 18k band. All stamps and weights are correct. It does not have papers unfortunately nor box etc. The quoted price is 3k. Is that a fair price? > > Akuma 3g is a steal for an authentic 18k/ss sub. i doubt it got sapphire,original band or newer than 85. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2009, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/515 "2009-10-26T05:49:18Z")
Just bought an Oris this morning. More pictures when it arrives: ![http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/Preppyboy1971/Oris67976144164MB_big.jpg](http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t316/Preppyboy1971/Oris67976144164MB_big.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2009, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/516 "2009-10-26T07:30:08Z")
You guys don’t have to drop a mint to get something unique and stylish. My Aristo. Swiss made manual wind. ![http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p273/jpfenski/IMG_4018pb.jpg](http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p273/jpfenski/IMG_4018pb.jpg) ![http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p273/jpfenski/IMG_4019pb.jpg](http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p273/jpfenski/IMG_4019pb.jpg) ![http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p273/jpfenski/IMG_4015.jpg](http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p273/jpfenski/IMG_4015.jpg) My Archimede. German manufacturer, Swiss movement. Automatic Flieger. ![http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p273/jpfenski/IMG_5162.jpg](http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p273/jpfenski/IMG_5162.jpg) ![http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p273/jpfenski/IMG_5163.jpg](http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p273/jpfenski/IMG_5163.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/517 "2009-10-28T09:31:17Z")
first one looks russian. ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/518 "2009-10-28T09:43:51Z")
Aristo is a German company. The watch was manufactured in Switzerland with a Russian movement (Molnija 3603). The Archimede is a German co. German manufactured piece with a Swiss ETA2824-2 movement. This is the same movement in many Omega watches. ---
**Author:** ![95d16turbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/977dab/32.png) [@95d16turbo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95d16turbo)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/519 "2009-10-28T10:00:52Z")
this is absolutely horrible… ![http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/95d16turbo/DSC01270.jpg](http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/95d16turbo/DSC01270.jpg) ![http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/95d16turbo/DSC01273.jpg](http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/95d16turbo/DSC01273.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2009, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/520 "2009-10-28T12:38:14Z")
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