# 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:** 44
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2011, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/861 "2011-03-01T10:56:17Z")
> [@bing](#): > > Let’s just make an agreement before hand and i’ll hunt for a replacemet in the meantime. It will help get me into an IWC sooner 🙂 I’d love to, but it’ll be an “on the fly” decision if I can do it at the time you’re selling it. ---
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2011, 11:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/862 "2011-03-01T11:00:06Z")
[QUOTE=bing;3173988]Some rolex’s hold their value really well though. Daytonas are sometimes worth more than MSRP for some strange reason… There is a top secret Omega dealer you can be referred to through WUS with some code words that gives 30% off… in Washington apparently. QUOTE] I bought my Omega from him, im surprised he doesnt deal Rolex’s ---
**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:** [March 1, 2011, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/863 "2011-03-01T11:02:29Z")
which one did you get again and did you get 30% off or more? I’ll be happy to forward the info to anyone else whp is 100% serious on an Omega buy. ---
**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:** [March 1, 2011, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/864 "2011-03-01T11:15:19Z")
Beck - There are plenty of other options for $7500 or less, especially if you consider preowned. ---------- Post added at 02:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:13 PM ---------- > [@bing](#): > > which one did you get again and did you get 30% off or more? > > I’ll be happy to forward the info to anyone else whp is 100% serious on an Omega buy. Pretty sure Spencer used the guy I recommended (the WUS/TZ in DC). ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2011, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/865 "2011-03-01T11:17:08Z")
> [@EvoMR](#): > > Beck - There are plenty of other options for $7500 or less, especially if you consider preowned. > > ---------- Post added at 02:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:13 PM ---------- > > Pretty sure Spencer used the guy I recommended (the WUS/TZ in DC). I understant that, I just need suggestions. I’m really wanting the Sub though. ---
**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:** [March 1, 2011, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/866 "2011-03-01T11:21:36Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > I understant that, I just need suggestions. I’m really wanting the Sub though. If you really want the Sub, then just get that. There are tons of options in your price range so you might want to be a little more specific as to what you might consider. You might want to consider an IWC or JLC. ---
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2011, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/867 "2011-03-01T11:31:42Z")
Bing I dont recall the exact discount % but I know it was in the 20-30% range plus no NYS sales tax. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2011, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/868 "2011-03-01T14:28:37Z")
Fuck it. Thank you! Your order has been received for the following item: Submariner Date: Stainless Steel, Oyster bracelet (SEL) with flip-lock, engraved rehaut, rotating unidirectional diver bezel, black dial, automatic Chronometer (Cal. 3135), date, screw-down crown, Ref. 16610, M serial, ca. 2009, 40mm, Like New in Box with Papers + BW Warranty Your total comes to $$$$$$$$ with the FedEx Priority ($40.00) shipping & insurance. Here is our bank information to wire the money to Bernard Company. Our address is listed at the bottom of the page. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2011, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/869 "2011-03-01T19:26:02Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > I’m in the middle of pulling the trigger on a New 2009 Submariner Date (16610). > > Anything I should be aware of, watch wise that I might like better for \< $7500? I’ve been eyeing one up for a year now and I haven’t found anything better that I like. > > I want a classic look and \< 45mm. Do it you won’t regret it. I love mine, however I rarely wear it ☹ ---------- Post added at 10:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:25 PM ---------- And from your last post looks like you did :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2011, 9:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/870 "2011-03-01T21:43:06Z")
> [@ryanmcell](#): > > Do it you won’t regret it. I love mine, however I rarely wear it ☹ > > ---------- Post added at 10:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:25 PM ---------- > > And from your last post looks like you did :tup: yeah, pulled the trigger today. i wire the money tomorrow and i’ll have it thursday morning. I took off of work wednesday & thursday to handle it. \<3333 ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2011, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/871 "2011-03-01T22:06:31Z")
baller. ---
**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:** [March 2, 2011, 4:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/872 "2011-03-02T04:32:53Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > yeah, pulled the trigger today. i wire the money tomorrow and i’ll have it thursday morning. I took off of work wednesday & thursday to handle it. \<3333 Congrats. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2011, 5:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/873 "2011-03-02T05:46:18Z")
lol nice, taking off 2 days of work to buy a watch. baller. ---
**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:** [March 2, 2011, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/874 "2011-03-02T06:45:55Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > lol nice, taking off 2 days of work to buy a watch. baller. i gotta put a vacation request in for that 🙂 congrats beck. ---
**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:** [March 2, 2011, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/875 "2011-03-02T07:30:18Z")
I am going to try to sell 5 before buying anything else… ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2011, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/876 "2011-03-02T07:35:55Z")
Thanks guys, I’ll post pics up tomorrow! ---
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2011, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/877 "2011-03-02T07:41:02Z")
ugh, uber jel, I just dropped 4 bills on laser eye surgery… could have bought myself a nice time piece for that price ---
**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:** [March 2, 2011, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/878 "2011-03-02T08:01:58Z")
> [@sedlmeier101](#): > > ugh, uber jel, I just dropped 4 bills on laser eye surgery… could have bought myself a nice time piece for that price No point in a nice watch if you can’t see it to tell the time. 😉 ---
**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:** [March 3, 2011, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/879 "2011-03-03T04:44:07Z")
> [@EvoMR](#): > > I am going to try to sell 5 before buying anything else… dont post any reps for sale on here!!! just the gennies! ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2011, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/880 "2011-03-03T06:59:52Z")
does anyone know locally where i can get this baby appraised for insurance purposes? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=43) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=45)