what do you think of this pricing? from collectors time

http://www.collectorstime.com/other_EH.php





Fortis B42 Diver Auto 3 Time Zones Date (NIB)
Ref: 650.10.148.3 White Dial GMT
Steel Case Size: 44 T: 12.5mm
Mechanical Automatic Movement
Bi-Directional Black 24 Hours Bezel
Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal
Water- Resistance to 20 atm
Luminous Transparent Hands Arabic Numerals
2nd Time Zone on 24 Hours inner Scale
3rd Time Zone on Bezel
Date Window at 3 O’clock
Transparent Back Reveal Movement
Calf Strap with Stitching Tang Buckle
New In Box with Paper/ Warranty
Approx USLP $ /
Price: $ 1290/



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checked with a local store....yes, discount definitely > 30%.... selling for abt USD2150, but after discount, only USD1400..

but the best discount was this! i missed it...http://www.jwwatch.com/showpro.asp?cat=90

more than 60% for some models....missed it...looks like some clearance happening for Fortis!

This post has been edited by nando: Jul 7 2010, 11:07 PM

hmmm...pricing not far from each other...which GMT will you go for?
Sinn 857 or Fortis GMT...

(pics from watchuseek)



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Thanks sifu ck77 and patryn...

am in dilemma....Sinn is cheaper by USD 100 but the discount by Fortis is massive...almost 50%....

so value for money in terms of price...Fortis

value for money in terms of name/technology...Sinn..


Panerai...i love the design.....simple and attractive...
but Sly and Arnie made them too expensive for me....

This post has been edited by nando: Jul 8 2010, 08:48 PM

wow...new Ball to be announced...looks clean and nice...GMT some more....






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thanks bro..

1. after survey, the Power Res models i like are mostly beyond my budget..so thought of saving longer and get a one a really like

2. yeah, thought GMT will be useful. but not really a major criteria. handphone got Worldmate software, so quite useful there...the Ball is yet to release. Its only found in Bal's official Facebook website. Its called engineer Hydrocarbon magnate GMT....

3. thanks...yeah, looks like Fortis is over charging at bit

collectors time even has more fortis going cheaper....check it out...http://www.collectorstime.com/new-watches.php


what about this one? B-42 Flieger Chrono
nice blue hands and clean white dial...chronograph quite useful (i think..hehehehe)
retail USD 3200 or RM 9000 (checked with a local AD here...that's the best price)
Collectors time is selling at almost 50% of price.....

Fortis B42 Flieger Chronograph Day Date (NIB)
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hey bro...no apologies la....patryn and ck77 not flaming you...they are just honest watch lovers....you'll learn a lot from them...trust me...from movement to price to best place to buy...i think its just a matter of phrase....to you, complicated is what you explained above ...to them...complicated is what watch lovers term as complications (loads of functions, moonphase, etc...)...

i also still learning....


yes....thats the beauty of watch loving..some emphasize on dial, some on brand, others on history and many on movements....

i have a feeling the sifus here will ask about the movement and comment if its worth it...

This post has been edited by nando: Jul 9 2010, 12:24 PM

yeah...sold...collectortime told me sold this morning...when i posted it last night it was still there...

Engineer Hydrocarbon Magnate GMT

here...if you read here, its new and those Ball fans are waiting for it...original picture is from Ball Watch Facebook..
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=182208&id=72137523923
http://www.watchtalkforums.info/forums/ori...eh-magnate.html
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.ph...954#post2995709

AboutTime also advertising it as coming soon...at USD2800...not cheap
http://www.abouttime.com/abouttime/ball-watches.invtc.html




but strangely, the Singapore Rolex forum have real life pics...
http://www.sg-roc.com/showthread.php?t=38189
You like it?

This post has been edited by nando: Jul 9 2010, 07:48 PM

movement aside...i read few times people claiming built of Ball is equal if not better than Omega...and this price hike and heavy advertising is their campaign to push themselves to be the Omegas and Tags, instead of sitting alongside the likes of Oris...

thanks...not a fan of FM...still too pricey for me...but interesting watch...didnt know FM has a GMT too....

LOL...
U looking for chrono.. what about this pre own?
http://www.watchseller.com/arnihucoca.html


nice looking complication...like the white dial and blue hands..

check your pm bro...

no problem, if successful deal, dont forget come back, post photos/review and share share to keep this thread strong...

phew...lanatir take photos of mega expensive watches is still okay...i just sit back and enjoy the nice shots...


i only careful when he takes shots of Seikos, Casios....he makes them so beautiful that you must go out and buy one...must resist...hahaha

well, do as suggested from my pm to you...i think you'll be happy...

i heard Tag is quite strict when it comes to retailers offering discount. I've heard of a dealership being revoked from a popular watch shop in Penang due to giving too much discount...so % of discount is a very personal thing...hence the `no receipt' option...

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Added on July 13, 2010, 11:00 pmwell, it depends on nego skill, mood of seller and of course models.....some models are easier to let go, some are bound to have buyer sooner and later even if you decided not to buy...

from what i heard, pay by cash, sincerity to buy helps a lot....

sometimes the additional 2-3% not worth it.....my take is if you find a model you like, a shop you are comfortable with and a tauke who is not proud and friendly, go for it even if its slightly more expensive. Watch buying may not be a one off experience..... you may need to return for another one, servicing, strap changing, etc....Kuanxi is very useful...


Me? the shop i buy from here in PEnang dont really offer the lowest price..but i am in a position where i can return a watch and change it for a slightly cheaper model after 3 days...(yes, they will reimburse cash to me....)..so...i think that's not a bad relationship...

This post has been edited by nando: Jul 13 2010, 11:11 PM

its a heavy watch...should try first before purchase...

but then, its quality and lume is of course outstanding!

did it once with my missus Seiko....it was ard 4-5 days after purchase...but of course, i called him earlier that i will come over in next few days to change....this one old shop...been in business many years...

wow!!!

http://www.selectism.com/news/2010/06/11/n...hes/#more-42313