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Yes, though in practice I’m afraid that prices over retail will continue to make sense, by definition, for as long as there’s people willing to shell out that money..
Sep 08, 2019,06:45 AM
But I agree on your broader point: I, for one, never buy over MSRP as a matter of principle..😉
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Battle of price equivalence, part I...
By: vitalsigns : September 7th, 2019-22:15
Initially listed (at an unnamed dealer) at the same exact price...to the dollar (pre-owned). Now within striking distance of each other. Value is subjective, without a doubt, but I still sometimes scratch my head in confusion over this hobby... ...
That GMT is the solid white gold version
By: reintitan : September 7th, 2019-22:32
So it already comes at a premium. BTW, I prefer that blue dial to the standard black one on the SS version. If Rolex gave the Blue dial to the new SS GMT I would've definitely bought one.
Does make me wonder too sometimes.
By: Onemorewatch : September 7th, 2019-23:12
I’m blessed to own the GMT but it lies very much in the shadows and cannot be compared with the Lange - it’s a funny old game this hobby of ours
Very well
By: MTR : September 9th, 2019-17:07
… written! Best, Thomas
Well said my friend 👌🏻
By: Watchonthewrists : September 8th, 2019-04:28
Its a crazy market nowadays . Will never pay over retail
Examples abound, indeed.
By: vitalsigns : September 8th, 2019-06:19
5711 Tiffany dial or a bit more for 5970 (or the same for 5270)?
Value is personal.
By: John-E-Mac : September 8th, 2019-08:50
We all come from different backgrounds and are at different locations on our life's journey. I too have difficulty wrapping my mind around the shifting market. However, when I began my interest in watches, certain Panerai's with a modified ETA movement so...
Agreed.
By: John-E-Mac : September 9th, 2019-05:49
I should have been more emphatic in my agreement with you. However, I have to remind myself that I am only one data point on a chart of +7 billion data points. There are many perspectives out there and what I feel as "crazy" is just everyday "normal" for ...
Agreed, this is crazy, although this is a crazy passion of ours!
By: pejp : September 8th, 2019-20:11
the WG GMT was the point that Rolex ‘lost it’ for me. Really not a fan of it at all, so I’m biased in that I don’t like this particular piece anyway, but the idea that a Datograph, which to me is one of the greatest watches of all time, can be had for the...