[Rbrown]

Had time to kill in Glasgow city centre today. Made the mistake of “window shopping” in the Argyll Arcade.

Was looking at pre owened Rolex Subs. The price has dropped. Looking at £10 - £11k for newish ones.

It’s a scratch I’ve wanted to itch for a while. Wish I hadn’t looked!!!!

[crAbb]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

Had time to kill in Glasgow city centre today. Made the mistake of “window shopping” in the Argyll Arcade.

Was looking at pre owened Rolex Subs. The price has dropped. Looking at £10 - £11k for newish ones.

It’s a scratch I’ve wanted to itch for a while. Wish I hadn’t looked!!!!

I had a bluesy for a while, not quite sure why, but I didn't gel with it. I have a GMT Master II, Explorer II and Yachtmaster that are all keepers.

[Rbrown]

Originally Posted by crAbb

I had a bluesy for a while, not quite sure why, but I didn't gel with it. I have a GMT Master II, Explorer II and Yachtmaster that are all keepers.

That’s some collection you have!

It’s the black sub I am looking at.

Just need to get the wife to see it’s a good idea. I’m not sure they are as good an investment as they once were. But will try and sell it to her.

I prefer the no date sub….allegedly people prefer the date model - but getting different views.

Here is the one I liked today.

[crAbb]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

That’s some collection you have!

It’s the black sub I am looking at.

Just need to get the wife to see it’s a good idea. I’m not sure they are as good an investment as they once were. But will try and sell it to her.

I prefer the no date sub….allegedly people prefer the date model - but getting different views.

Here is the one I liked today.

Thanks. I had a much larger collection, but sold most of it as it spent all the time in a safe. The Explorer and Yachtmaster are 'daily' wear watches. The GMT Master II I bought new in 2003 and its never been worn.

I love the black sub, one of the all time classics IMO. Now is a pretty good time to buy, as I believe the market correction has happened.

[Steve_M_Sport]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

That’s some collection you have!

It’s the black sub I am looking at.

Just need to get the wife to see it’s a good idea. I’m not sure they are as good an investment as they once were. But will try and sell it to her.

I prefer the no date sub….allegedly people prefer the date model - but getting different views.

Here is the one I liked today.

I've got a no date Sub and it is a classic looking watch without the cyclops date cluttering the face.

[Panchoa]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

Had time to kill in Glasgow city centre today. Made the mistake of “window shopping” in the Argyll Arcade.

Was looking at pre owened Rolex Subs. The price has dropped. Looking at £10 - £11k for newish ones.

It’s a scratch I’ve wanted to itch for a while. Wish I hadn’t looked!!!!

I keep looking at them too but then keep wondering whether they are worth having given how many people want to mug you for them. Seems like it’s not just London where this is happening anymore and hearing about similar attempts to mug people with expensive watches in the midlands and up north…!

[Rbrown]

Originally Posted by Steve_M_Sport

I've got a no date Sub and it is a classic looking watch without the cyclops date cluttering the face.

Totally agree.

That will be the one I will go for.

[Kendo67]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

Had time to kill in Glasgow city centre today. Made the mistake of “window shopping” in the Argyll Arcade!

Nothing doing at the MD`s at the top of Buchanan St ?

Allegedly there are some MD`s carrying "stock" at the moment , you never know you might be lucky on the day.

Got to agree with look of the no date Sub , sometimes less is more.

K

[Rbrown]

Originally Posted by Kendo67

Nothing doing at the MD`s at the top of Buchanan St ?

Allegedly there are some MD`s carrying "stock" at the moment , you never know you might be lucky on the day.

Got to agree with look of the no date Sub , sometimes less is more.

K

Good idea.

I may take a look in. But they are such a horrible experience. But they may have to change their approach if demand goes down!!!

[Kendo67]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

But they are such a horrible experience.

Agreed , been in a couple of times recently and found them very patronising , but to be fair i have found most of the Rolex AD`s the same.

Wife has just ordered a new sofa set and all the "extras" that need to go with the new couch so figured that i am due another watch , well according to my man maths its only fair.

Looking at an Oyster Perpetual with the Celebration Dial or the Tiffany blue dial if it is still available.

K

[crAbb]

Originally Posted by Panchoa

I keep looking at them too but then keep wondering whether they are worth having given how many people want to mug you for them. Seems like it’s not just London where this is happening anymore and hearing about similar attempts to mug people with expensive watches in the midlands and up north…!

I got 'mugged' for the Rolex I was wearing last year, in Spain. Insurers paid out, I bought another Rolex. I won't let some low life cunts change the way I live my life.

[mikeoz]

Originally Posted by crAbb

I got 'mugged' for the Rolex I was wearing last year, in Spain. Insurers paid out, I bought another Rolex. I won't let some low life cunts change the way I live my life.

Makes a change from London...

[bigjimmer80]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

That’s some collection you have!

It’s the black sub I am looking at.

Just need to get the wife to see it’s a good idea. I’m not sure they are as good an investment as they once were. But will try and sell it to her.

I prefer the no date sub….allegedly people prefer the date model - but getting different views.

Here is the one I liked today.

I've got the same one, had it 8 years now. Lovely watch

[DB118D]

Originally Posted by Rbrown

That’s some collection you have!

It’s the black sub I am looking at.

Just need to get the wife to see it’s a good idea. I’m not sure they are as good an investment as they once were. But will try and sell it to her.

I prefer the no date sub….allegedly people prefer the date model - but getting different views.

Here is the one I liked today.

Always found the prices in the arcade a bit toppy, but I'd imagine they have some room for negotiation

I've seen no-date Subs under £10k recently online - look for Flawless Timepieces on Facebook, they're Glasgow based

[crAbb]

Rbrown

Sub non date.

I've had three Rolex from Stephen here, recommend.

https://www.pomeranceboutique.co.uk/...ice-box-papers

[planemad]

Ebay are doing 10% off watches upto £500 off. Not sure if the voucher code I got was selective or available to all!
Last night I bagged the below Omega for £4500.
Brand new from a very well reputable secondary dealer warranty card dated last month still stickered.

Was up for £5300 and I offered £5000 which the seller accepted and I then applied 10% voucher giving a discount of c33% on the piece!

https://pages.ebay.co.uk/coupon/uk/recwatpgi/


Over the moon with the piece and the discount.

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-gb/w...21530442101002

[boba-fett]

My Dad had two armed individuals pose as room service, come in and take his and his partners President Day Date Rolex's.

Gaffa Taped, Uzzi to their heads, demanding the safe number, then tied them up and made off. It was all over the news, and it was thought to be an inside job as it was the day they had collected them from the Florida Mall after he had them serviced.

This was on International Drive in Florida about 10 years ago!

[Panchoa]

If anyone is interested I’ve just put my omega planet ocean chrono for sale. It’s as new condition.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2095361

[Panchoa]

Originally Posted by planemad

Ebay are doing 10% off watches upto £500 off. Not sure if the voucher code I got was selective or available to all!
Last night I bagged the below Omega for £4500.
Brand new from a very well reputable secondary dealer warranty card dated last month still stickered.

Was up for £5300 and I offered £5000 which the seller accepted and I then applied 10% voucher giving a discount of c33% on the piece!

https://pages.ebay.co.uk/coupon/uk/recwatpgi/


Over the moon with the piece and the discount.

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-gb/w...21530442101002

Yep….i bagged this Tudor brand new for £2880 using the same discount.

https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/watche...941a1a0ru-0003

[planemad]

Nice watch Panchoa, I also looked at the Tudor Pelagos but preferred the Omega.
The BB you have chosen looks lovely, especially the jubilee style bracelet design from their big brother !

[planemad]

Lots of the watch houses are releasing their new pieces tomorrow at Watches & Wonders 2024. Looking forward to some eye candy tomorrow!

[Panchoa]

Originally Posted by planemad

Nice watch Panchoa, I also looked at the Tudor Pelagos but preferred the Omega.
The BB you have chosen looks lovely, especially the jubilee style bracelet design from their big brother !

Thanks mate. Yep like the jubilee bracelet as it looks different to anything else I have and the red dial is a touch of colour too. Pleased with it for the price tbh.