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Old 8 June 2013, 06:48 AM   #31
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Hell no!!!! That's a huge chip and for 40, it's a pass!

Find me one Damn It
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Old 8 June 2013, 07:22 AM   #32
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I see a couple on eBay for 47k. I'm sure you can talk them down less than 10%. Otherwise, PM me and I know a guy in NYC who should be able to get it for you in a week or two.
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Old 8 June 2013, 07:50 AM   #33
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I think you can get a BNIB for $40K from a trusted seller.
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Old 9 June 2013, 01:58 PM   #34
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Saw a new one at the boutique in Bal Harbour a few weeks ago... but you're not looking at much of a discount there.

Long waiting list for this piece in the Toronto area.

My AD bought it up from South America and got it for about 10% off. Worked for me because I was considering purchasing even at the former $60K+ price :)
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Old 9 June 2013, 02:24 PM   #35
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No .. Not the way to spend your 40K ;)
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Old 9 June 2013, 10:08 PM   #36
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is it a "nick"/dent? or is it a surface scratch?

I don't think Ceramic on the bezel is supposed to do any of the above. if its a surface scratch you can generally just get it out with an eraser or a shirt and some elbow grease. "nick" or "dent" wouldn't happen...maybe a "chip" but that is still highly unlike i think.
Mine is about one month old and I have a little nick in the bezel. Not on the edge either but in the middle of one of the polished facets. Got a little mark in the gold nearby, I evidently poked it up against something.

EDIT: hmm, correction, a bunch of rubbing has removed the mark. So whatever it was I hit left itself on the bezel rather than marring it.

Some grey market guys advertise prices around $40k but nobody ever seems to have them in stock. So I'd take it at this price, you can always replace the bezel if you're really worried about it.
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Old 10 June 2013, 03:30 AM   #37
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Also I will confirm that it's extremely difficult to get one. Mine took many emails to various countries and physical searching in a few cities.

I got a lot of promises of getting access to the next one they see / try again in a month but only ever saw one I could get, so I got it.
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Old 10 June 2013, 09:53 AM   #38
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Update :

Thanks Guys, I have bit the bullet and negotiated a price of 36K using the nick as a bargaining chip. Pun intended. The watch is in great shape and has a date of 2012 so still under warranty. If I do want to replace the bezel, which I don't think I will I am still at $38500, which is good in my book. Will receive the watch Tuesday and will post pics at once. Thanks to all for taking the time & saving me 4K. I love TRF !
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Old 10 June 2013, 10:33 AM   #39
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I wouldn't buy it damaged like that, not even for 30% off retail...
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Old 10 June 2013, 02:06 PM   #40
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I wouldn't buy it damaged like that, not even for 30% off retail...
Unless you're worried about future resale value, why not? His math seems sound to me; even replacing the bezel he's still under what he could get the watch LNIB.
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Old 10 June 2013, 02:35 PM   #41
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Sam, as you've already taken the plunge, I hope it all works out fine. I'd be inclined to send it in to AP to obviously replace the bezel but more importantly to have the movement checked out to ensure no damage has been done there as well. A little peace of mind for you.

Congrats! I sold mine recently, and regret it!
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Old 10 June 2013, 04:20 PM   #42
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Just wondering, if a concussion that is strong enough to cause the nick on the bezel, actually has already damaged the movement. Will AP still be responsible to service it even under warranty? Because the nick/ding on the bezel can be used as an evidence that the watch has suffered a collision of some sort.
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Old 10 June 2013, 07:15 PM   #43
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Unless you're worried about future resale value, why not? His math seems sound to me; even replacing the bezel he's still under what he could get the watch LNIB.
I tend to agree with you. Post some pics once you get it OP!
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Old 10 June 2013, 09:44 PM   #44
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Unless you're worried about future resale value, why not? His math seems sound to me; even replacing the bezel he's still under what he could get the watch LNIB.
Saving a few bucks wouldn't be worth buying a watch that was subjected to a force intense enough to chip the bezel, IMO. Who knows what potential issues could crop up years down the road. The watch is damaged goods... Plus, the AD strikes me as creepy, selling it at that price with that kind of damage, but that is a separate issue...
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Old 10 June 2013, 09:46 PM   #45
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Just wondering, if a concussion that is strong enough to cause the nick on the bezel, actually has already damaged the movement. Will AP still be responsible to service it even under warranty? Because the nick/ding on the bezel can be used as an evidence that the watch has suffered a collision of some sort.
Exactly my thinking...
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Old 10 June 2013, 11:33 PM   #46
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If the watch goes in and the movement is damaged it will not be covered by warranty. The bezel will be subjected to scrutiny and they will deem it dropped or cause of physical damage, I say wear it as is and that's it. Don't send it to AP.
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Old 12 June 2013, 10:02 AM   #47
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Old 12 June 2013, 10:06 AM   #48
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Love RG 44mm. Great watch--enjoy!!
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Old 12 June 2013, 10:26 AM   #49
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Thanks Paul ! Love ur FC 44

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Old 12 June 2013, 10:30 AM   #50
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Saving a few bucks wouldn't be worth buying a watch that was subjected to a force intense enough to chip the bezel, IMO. Who knows what potential issues could crop up years down the road. The watch is damaged goods... Plus, the AD strikes me as creepy, selling it at that price with that kind of damage, but that is a separate issue...
Well said .. I couldn't agree more !! An expensive watch as this is better bought new ...
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Old 12 June 2013, 11:26 AM   #51
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If you're willing to pay full price (which is what Boutique will charge), then call NYC Boutique and ask if they can get you one. If you want discount, I think the only place trusted seller could get you one with discount would be with foreign papers. I only buy US AD papers, but that's just me.
I was there on Saturday dropping off my Grand Prix, they had a 44 RG I tried it on, so gorgeous and one of my next pieces.

Sam pass on that, I've seen on eBay some for 42-43

Btw ran into guess who Sat, did you say Rick? Yea haaaa

Well he was picking up rbii and committed to someone else to sell it

Anyway now be wants to sell me his legacy still waiting for a response

You were right .................

Hope all is well bro
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