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30 August 2002, 01:36 PM
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full receipts and description to the insurers 
also check home contents policy to make sure that personal effects are covered outside the home to the full amount of what you are wearing!
also check home contents policy to make sure that personal effects are covered outside the home to the full amount of what you are wearing!
30 August 2002, 02:11 PM
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Wear a helmet when you go out............
Hate to put the dampeners on it,but some people will cut your hand off for that watch,every scally,thug,knows what it is and what its blackmarket price is.That brand of watch sells in 5 mins unboxed no papers,it sad but true.
Long sleeve shirts for you me thinks
Ive just read this post and wasnt going to post it......it makes me sound like a killjoy,just be careful out there.
DOOM AND GLOOM Yoza
Hate to put the dampeners on it,but some people will cut your hand off for that watch,every scally,thug,knows what it is and what its blackmarket price is.That brand of watch sells in 5 mins unboxed no papers,it sad but true.
Long sleeve shirts for you me thinks
Ive just read this post and wasnt going to post it......it makes me sound like a killjoy,just be careful out there.
DOOM AND GLOOM Yoza
30 August 2002, 03:50 PM
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I live in Watch Valley in Switzerland and my office is next door to TAG's HQ although I don't work for them, I used to know a former FD but he left when they were taken over by LVMH and the real management centre moved to Paris.
I still have crappy £30 Lorus Titanium that I got in H.Samuel's which has served me well for the past 5yrs but quite fancy one of these....
http://www.panerai.com/english/index.htm
They originate from Florence in Italy but they have just opened a new facility here in Neuchatel.
The Rolex and Omega factories are in the next town and they are huge! It is amzing that Rolex have continued to stay a the very top of the industry. They are all excellent quality pieces but I have been told that they churn out over a million watches per annum!
A friend is in the industry he says that to pick up a bargain you should think about coming out here and attending one of the trade shows that they have in Geneva or the main one in Basel.
He told me that traditionally, a master watchmaker might have a little project that he works on for 20 or 30 years in his spare time. When it is perfected, he sells it and that is his retirement sorted! Can you imagine! A single watch that sells for circa £300k!
[Edited by Stephen Read - 8/30/2002 3:51:37 PM]
I still have crappy £30 Lorus Titanium that I got in H.Samuel's which has served me well for the past 5yrs but quite fancy one of these....
http://www.panerai.com/english/index.htm
They originate from Florence in Italy but they have just opened a new facility here in Neuchatel.
The Rolex and Omega factories are in the next town and they are huge! It is amzing that Rolex have continued to stay a the very top of the industry. They are all excellent quality pieces but I have been told that they churn out over a million watches per annum!
A friend is in the industry he says that to pick up a bargain you should think about coming out here and attending one of the trade shows that they have in Geneva or the main one in Basel.
He told me that traditionally, a master watchmaker might have a little project that he works on for 20 or 30 years in his spare time. When it is perfected, he sells it and that is his retirement sorted! Can you imagine! A single watch that sells for circa £300k!
[Edited by Stephen Read - 8/30/2002 3:51:37 PM]
10 September 2002, 11:38 AM
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Bollards! Just rang to pay the balance and arrange for the watch to be couriered over
Turns out its not new and not guarenteed by Rolex! Fecking tossers, so I said I will have a new one and was told a 1-2 year wait
Told em to shove it
Off shopping again soon
Turns out its not new and not guarenteed by Rolex! Fecking tossers, so I said I will have a new one and was told a 1-2 year wait
Told em to shove it
Off shopping again soon
10 September 2002, 12:19 PM
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POC,
Did you see these Breitlings? This is what I got 'cos I wanted lightweight, not chunky with alarm and stopwatch. Breitling Aerospace Titanium. You can choose different background, dials and straps.
Did you see these Breitlings? This is what I got 'cos I wanted lightweight, not chunky with alarm and stopwatch. Breitling Aerospace Titanium. You can choose different background, dials and straps.
10 September 2002, 01:22 PM
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I hear the big difference btwn Rolex and most others is the depreciation, or lack of. Most others you will sell at a loss, Rolex you can usually sell at a profit after 5-10 yrs.
Having said that
I bought my Rolex s/h for 1600, 4 yrs old, new price was 2170. It had no box or papers but was from a major s/h dealer in New Bond St. This meant I didn't have to wait for 6 mths for delivery. Sent it to Rolex for a service, it came back with service papers, they are good enough for me. I don't intend to sell it ever.
And I'm HAPPY to have a Rolex that lots of others have got, precisely because people think it is a fake. So they won't chop my hand off!
Having said that
I bought my Rolex s/h for 1600, 4 yrs old, new price was 2170. It had no box or papers but was from a major s/h dealer in New Bond St. This meant I didn't have to wait for 6 mths for delivery. Sent it to Rolex for a service, it came back with service papers, they are good enough for me. I don't intend to sell it ever.And I'm HAPPY to have a Rolex that lots of others have got, precisely because people think it is a fake. So they won't chop my hand off!
10 September 2002, 01:49 PM
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can confirm that rolex watches definitley do appreciate over time had mine appraised and certified at 1900 squid not bad when it cost 700 in 1985
No one hardly ever comments that it is a rolex as it is nicely understated
No one hardly ever comments that it is a rolex as it is nicely understated
10 September 2002, 01:55 PM
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POC,
If its minted, get the dealer to have it serviced by Rolex uk. It will then come back with a full Rolex guarantee, and literally as good as new.
Alternatively phone Rolex UK for a uk dealer list and phone around.
There will be one somewhere, kicking around.
Alternatively, buy "grey", but be VERY carefull who you buy from.
D
If its minted, get the dealer to have it serviced by Rolex uk. It will then come back with a full Rolex guarantee, and literally as good as new.
Alternatively phone Rolex UK for a uk dealer list and phone around.
There will be one somewhere, kicking around.
Alternatively, buy "grey", but be VERY carefull who you buy from.
D
11 September 2002, 09:31 AM
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Paul, I had a thought last night (it hurt). Applies if you can wait five months.
You're going to Banff, Canada. Not sure about Canada but I've heard from a number of people that the USA has a surplus of Rolexes, they're in stock in the rich areas like NY and LA and can often be bought at 5-10% discount. Banff is near Calgary, an oil town and pretty wealthy as Canada goes. If you look on the web for Rolex dealers in Calgary, you could reserve one now and pay when you go over. The bonus is, all over Banff they have leaflets in the hotels with Tax Refund for Visitors forms, where any purchase over ?100CDN has the tax refunded to your UK bank account in a few months' time (remember this peeps if you buy expensive ski clothing over there!). Tax is about 9% ISTR. Get the tax form for the actual Revenue department, not the private company that pays you at the airport but keeps fifty bucks' processing fee. This way you will effectively save 150-odd quid on the watch, even if you lose a little on exchange rates and commissions. There is a rumoured problem that UK Customs won't like you coming back without paying some sort of import duty, but so many people come through Heathrow wearing Rolexes I don't honestly see how they could check.
Brendan
). Applies if you can wait five months.You're going to Banff, Canada. Not sure about Canada but I've heard from a number of people that the USA has a surplus of Rolexes, they're in stock in the rich areas like NY and LA and can often be bought at 5-10% discount. Banff is near Calgary, an oil town and pretty wealthy as Canada goes. If you look on the web for Rolex dealers in Calgary, you could reserve one now and pay when you go over. The bonus is, all over Banff they have leaflets in the hotels with Tax Refund for Visitors forms, where any purchase over ?100CDN has the tax refunded to your UK bank account in a few months' time (remember this peeps if you buy expensive ski clothing over there!). Tax is about 9% ISTR. Get the tax form for the actual Revenue department, not the private company that pays you at the airport but keeps fifty bucks' processing fee. This way you will effectively save 150-odd quid on the watch, even if you lose a little on exchange rates and commissions. There is a rumoured problem that UK Customs won't like you coming back without paying some sort of import duty, but so many people come through Heathrow wearing Rolexes I don't honestly see how they could check.
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11 September 2002, 09:40 AM
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but so many people come through Heathrow wearing Rolexes I don't honestly see how they could check.
I reckon the solution is to wear the watch, and post the other stuff to yourself (or a friend).
11 September 2002, 10:06 AM
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Not a bad idea Brendan, like you style mate!
But I am an impatient guy, things need to happen now! If they dont then I will loose interest and spunk the money on lapdancers and class A drugs then wake up with smelly fingers and a cracking headache!
(joking BTW!) Am looking at a rather nice Omega DeVille soon, like the look of the watch!
Cheers guys
Paul
But I am an impatient guy, things need to happen now! If they dont then I will loose interest and spunk the money on lapdancers and class A drugs then wake up with smelly fingers and a cracking headache!
(joking BTW!) Am looking at a rather nice Omega DeVille soon, like the look of the watch!
Cheers guys
Paul
11 September 2002, 10:08 AM
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Finally found the one I want - Omega Seamaster in Titanium.
Only trouble is I can get a steel one for £800 ish and this is £1550 for about 40 quids worth of titanium.
But it is a whole 2 ounces lighter
Still looking for a reputable US web site. Anyone?
Failing that, I'll get one next visit to the US. I'm fecked if I'm giving some poshed up shop assistant £700 profit on a watch which can't tell the time properly.
Only trouble is I can get a steel one for £800 ish and this is £1550 for about 40 quids worth of titanium.
But it is a whole 2 ounces lighter
Still looking for a reputable US web site. Anyone?
Failing that, I'll get one next visit to the US. I'm fecked if I'm giving some poshed up shop assistant £700 profit on a watch which can't tell the time properly.
11 September 2002, 01:22 PM
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Tiggs - must admit my wrists are a little weak since I got someone to do that kind of thing for me
Have you seen that Seamaster with 007 on the dial, wft is that all about - how tacky - undoubtedly bought by punters with a BMW 318i with no badges...
Have you seen that Seamaster with 007 on the dial, wft is that all about - how tacky - undoubtedly bought by punters with a BMW 318i with no badges...
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I have owned a TAG Heuer Sports Elegance bi/metal for 13 yrs,no probs
And a Breitling World Antares Automatic,very chunky but pure class for 2 years.
Costs a small fortune,but i'm worth it
POC Have a look at a second hand Cartier Santos circa £1000
Silver looks the nuts and very slim!!
Dal
[Edited by DARREN - 9/11/2002 8:22:03 PM]
And a Breitling World Antares Automatic,very chunky but pure class
for 2 years.Costs a small fortune,but i'm worth it
POC Have a look at a second hand Cartier Santos circa £1000
Silver looks the nuts and very slim!!
Dal
[Edited by DARREN - 9/11/2002 8:22:03 PM]
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