# 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:** 82
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2014, 11:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1621 "2014-09-20T11:06:39Z")
> [@bing](#): > > GMT II arrived today. > > ![http://www.bings.ca/images/misc/Other/Watches/GMT%20II.jpg](http://www.bings.ca/images/misc/Other/Watches/GMT%20II.jpg) > > huge thanks to Matt Hoffman / @[95d16turbo](http://www.nyspeed.com/member.php?4104-95d16turbo) for taking a few moments today to show me how to authenticate it… Even though it has all the paperwork and a recent service invoice you can’t be too careful. > > WTB: diamond bezel for GMT II… > > so should i go with a ruby/sapphire/diamond pepsi bezel? > > ![[http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/z/BFcAAMXQ01dReLaE/$(KGrHqJ,!rYFE37(0QwzBReL,EqTzw~~60\_12.JPG](http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/z/BFcAAMXQ01dReLaE/$(KGrHqJ,!rYFE37(0QwzBReL,EqTzw~~60\_12.JPG)](http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/z/BFcAAMXQ01dReLaE/$(KGrHqJ,!rYFE37(0QwzBReL,EqTzw~~60_12.JPG%5D(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/z/BFcAAMXQ01dReLaE/$(KGrHqJ,!rYFE37(0QwzBReL,EqTzw~~60_12.JPG)) > > or just straight 18k + princess cut diamonds? > > ![[http://i.ebayimg.com/15/!BlLpGvwB2k~$(KGrHqMH-DMEtq!jRYc1BL,micEL-Q~~\_12.JPG](http://i.ebayimg.com/15/!BlLpGvwB2k~$(KGrHqMH-DMEtq!jRYc1BL,micEL-Q~~\_12.JPG)](http://i.ebayimg.com/15/!BlLpGvwB2k~$(KGrHqMH-DMEtq!jRYc1BL,micEL-Q~~_12.JPG%5D(http://i.ebayimg.com/15/!BlLpGvwB2k~$(KGrHqMH-DMEtq!jRYc1BL,micEL-Q~~_12.JPG)) > > please note… i’m totally joking here… just in case you thought i was being serious > > and finally, a huge +++ to ebay seller [SAMTAMBO](http://www.ebay.ca/usr/samtambo?_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2754) > > I bought that Omega off him. when i wrote him that i had an issue with it he responded in just a few minutes and gave me his cell number. I called, we discussed options, i shipped the watch back and received the refund as soon as he received the watch. awesome when ebay merchants stand behind their stuff. that’s probably the biggest fear most people have about buying on-line so thought i would throw the ebay link out there. his store doesnt have anything at the moment but he had about 50 Omegas for sale a couple week back and many at great prices with full kit. What’s the going rate for these now? Debating ditching the Panerai for one… Please PM me details ---
**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:** [September 20, 2014, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1622 "2014-09-20T13:51:11Z")
i only know CDN MSRP stuffs. They’re $9400 for the new ceramic bezel version. you can get second hands ones like i did with the full kit from $5k - $7k depending on how new you want. biggest risk on age is that the dial loom fades and it doesnt look as rad at night. what pan do you have? ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2014, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1623 "2014-09-20T13:57:08Z")
Base 000 ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2014, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1624 "2014-09-20T14:58:34Z")
I think there’s pics in here somewhere… Have original box, receipt, papers, bands, etc… For some reason I have lusted for a Pepsi bezel gmt or a sub… Sigh. Never happy. ---
**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:** [October 28, 2014, 5:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1625 "2014-10-28T17:30:20Z")
im not one for the whole smartwatch revolution but i stumbled upon this today via tumblr and now im bummed i cant buy one > **[This is the smartwatch Apple or Google needs to make](https://www.theverge.com/2014/3/7/5477768/gabor-balogh-circular-smartwatch-concept)** > > Why can't great smartwatches look like normal watches? Smartwatches, for the most part, can be divided into two categories: vague approximations of the future like the Pebble, Gear, and Gear Fit,... ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2014, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1626 "2014-11-11T10:12:27Z")
Where might one go to purchase a Rolex in WNY? ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2014, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1627 "2014-11-11T10:19:53Z")
^^^new? you can go to just about any major jewelry store. Reeds, etc. I would probably look online though. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2014, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1628 "2014-11-11T10:58:57Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > Where might one go to purchase a Rolex in WNY? You may want to touch base with EvoMR (Sam) he knows his watch stuff and may be able to help ya. ---
**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:** [November 11, 2014, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1629 "2014-11-11T13:08:56Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > Where might one go to purchase a Rolex in WNY? Reeds is the only AD in WNY. Realistically, you can fetch a new one for a bit less elsewhere, but there is wiggle room @ Reeds. Misterioman also has a hookup. What are you looking at? ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2014, 1:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1630 "2014-11-11T13:11:06Z")
[hautelook.com](http://hautelook.com) was having a sale on Rolex today. Probably some good deals to be had. ---
**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:** [November 11, 2014, 1:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1631 "2014-11-11T13:18:40Z")
i hate all these sites you can’t even view without setting up an account… what model of Rolex are you looking for? topnotchwatch is local… there is also that local dude i keep forgetting his name that has good used stuff Sam asked reasonable prices when he’s off loading gear too. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2014, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1632 "2014-11-11T13:25:44Z")
I like the Explorer II on Hautelook and yeah I hate having to make an account just to window shop. ---
**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:** [November 11, 2014, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1633 "2014-11-11T20:01:24Z")
Mike, I’ve got a guy in San Diego that just sold me a Rolex. The guy is really well known in the previously enjoyed Rolex world, and he has quite a few new pieces as well. I’ll PM you his info. Super reliable, has awesome pricing and is very easy to deal with. There isn’t anyone local that I would recommend for previously enjoyed or non AD purchases. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2014, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1634 "2014-11-12T06:45:45Z")
Good deal on a very attractive watch here, [http://slickdeals.net/f/7345696-raymond-weil-men-s-maestro-automatic-moonphase-watch-955-free-shipping](http://slickdeals.net/f/7345696-raymond-weil-men-s-maestro-automatic-moonphase-watch-955-free-shipping) - - - Updated - - - Hautelook is annoying to get onto but they do have some good deals on high end items. ---
**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:** [November 12, 2014, 7:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1635 "2014-11-12T07:52:46Z")
pics like this still make me lust for a rolex… ![http://41.media.tumblr.com/efdbaeb522f70c647d042f830ae8e92d/tumblr_nbpof7nQ501txcmxjo1_500.jpg](http://41.media.tumblr.com/efdbaeb522f70c647d042f830ae8e92d/tumblr_nbpof7nQ501txcmxjo1_500.jpg) ![http://33.media.tumblr.com/d6c0f7b2bcd833e3b28a57def589e176/tumblr_ndjv9pv8n11qzleu4o1_1280.jpg](http://33.media.tumblr.com/d6c0f7b2bcd833e3b28a57def589e176/tumblr_ndjv9pv8n11qzleu4o1_1280.jpg) ![http://41.media.tumblr.com/87c2b3007049f46e11a43c4a4fb29c2d/tumblr_n54cub8R1I1qzleu4o1_1280.jpg](http://41.media.tumblr.com/87c2b3007049f46e11a43c4a4fb29c2d/tumblr_n54cub8R1I1qzleu4o1_1280.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:** [November 12, 2014, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1636 "2014-11-12T08:02:18Z")
I’ve got an extra vintage Sub when you’re ready @XwalkerX. ---
**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:** [November 12, 2014, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1637 "2014-11-12T08:04:44Z")
one day Sam. seriously one day… unless you institute a Sub lay-a-way program for me LOL ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2014, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1638 "2014-11-12T08:08:18Z")
touchofmodern often has rolex, used also sometimes - not sure how competitive those prices are though. I just picked up a Vostok Amphibia again, such a good looking automatic reliable daily beater diver watch with tons and tons of dial options IMO. waiting for the thing to ship from russia is not for the patient. ---
**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:** [November 12, 2014, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1639 "2014-11-12T08:08:50Z")
i havent been able to take my GMT Coke off since i bought it… pretty sure my next watch will be a Rolex too (Daytona). just knowing that if you buy well you can always count on getting your money back out of it is such a refreshing feeling. i have 2 standing offers on my GMT for healthy 15% - 20% profits. ---
**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:** [November 12, 2014, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295/1640 "2014-11-12T08:21:48Z")
> [@bing](#): > > i havent been able to take my GMT Coke off since i bought it… > > pretty sure my next watch will be a Rolex too (Daytona). just knowing that if you buy well you can always count on getting your money back out of it is such a refreshing feeling. i have 2 standing offers on my GMT for healthy 15% - 20% profits. Which Daytona Bing? Since you are Canadian, I can only assume it will be the two tone version with slate dial. 😉 ![http://www.abouttime.com/business/mnt1/abouttime/invt/116523/116523.jpg](http://www.abouttime.com/business/mnt1/abouttime/invt/116523/116523.jpg) [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=81) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/watch-crew-what-to-buy/34295.md?page=83)