Watch Discussion: General Inquiry
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Watch Discussion: General Inquiry

By GreatPilot@me.com · Jul 14, 2022 · 58 replies
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GreatPilot@me.com, a long-time member and successful businessman, shares his dilemma after placing a deposit on a highly exclusive Singer Reimagined special edition. This article delves into the community's diverse perspectives on value retention, collectibility, and the personal motivations behind acquiring a limited-production timepiece, especially one unseen in the metal. His post sparks a vital discussion on the nuances of high-end watch collecting in today's market.

I put a deposit on a Singer Reimagined special edition (only 15 made) in yellow gold months ago, now the watch is in and I have mixed emotions on following through.  The watch is open in the front for the first time with the Rotor being like a Porsche wheel and parts of the movement can be seen from the dial side.  I also have a Moser with the same movement coming at some point but there are very different watches. I’ve posted some pictures below, please give me your thoughts, the price for this SE is almost double what other Singers go for but they are holding their value.  I have not personally seen or tried on the watch either…Thank you so much for the help…Jim











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mdg
Jul 14, 2022

...Singer makes incredible automobiles, but I can't read the time on this thing...

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myles721
Jul 14, 2022

Dizzying and chaotic.

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cazalea
Jul 14, 2022

I have a difficult time switching to my few watches with unusual time display - you have lots of watches like I do, so where them each only occasionally -- I would think you would have the same confusion.

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@lberti
Jul 14, 2022

Credit: Escapement Magazine Credit: Escapement Magazine

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BigFatPauli
Jul 14, 2022

If so, you really should follow through: A deal is a deal, especially once money has changed hands. The company held this watch for you specifically and potentially turned away other customers who wanted one because of your commitment. UNLESS the deposit being refundable was part of the agreement. At least, that's me.

JP
jp884
Jul 14, 2022

They may have not ordered the watch if it weren't for your request for the watch, especially once a deposit is made.

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