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East Bay Rider · 10 December 2017, 02:17 PM

A p

BLACKHORSE 6 · 10 December 2017, 03:12 PM

Another vote for AP.

armen34 · 10 December 2017, 03:20 PM

Stupid money deserves a great watch. AP all the way and it may be worth something down the road.

tritium8 · 10 December 2017, 04:27 PM

AP!

What model IWC is that in the bottom left. Good looking watch!

Mercury2wo · 10 December 2017, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tritium8

AP!

What model IWC is that in the bottom left. Good looking watch!

Thanks!
It is the IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar - Kurt Klaus Limited Edition in Steel.

Here is a close up.

explodingtaco · 10 December 2017, 10:47 PM

The AP feels like a watch a banker would buy with sound investments after years of hard work.

The Hublot feels like a watch bought with speculated BitCoin!

I prefer the AP, but in your case I would look hard at the Hublot, especially since you have such a large collection already.

BNA/LION · 12 December 2017, 12:15 PM

AP gets my vote.

Mercury2wo · 12 December 2017, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by explodingtaco

The Hublot feels like a watch bought with speculated BitCoin!

Haha!!

Mercury2wo · 12 December 2017, 12:21 PM

These are some of the watches I tried at my dealer’s place.
Nothing really sang to me yet and that’s why didn’t pull the trigger yet.

The AP Titanium 44 - $26,125

The Zenith El Primero Tourbillon - $21,750 (this is over a 50% discount to the original retail of $49,500 when it was launched a few years back. Probably the cheapest Swiss Made Tourbillon from a manufacture brand one can buy)

The Rolex Sky Dweller Steel - $18,800 (This is a nice chunky premium to the retail)

roaddog359 · 12 December 2017, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercury2wo

These are some of the watches I tried at my dealer’s place.
Nothing really sang to me yet and that’s why didn’t pull the trigger yet.

The AP Titanium 44 - $26,125

The Zenith El Primero Tourbillon - $21,750 (this is over a 50% discount to the original retail of $49,500 when it was launched a few years back. Probably the cheapest Swiss Made Tourbillon from a manufacture brand one can buy)

The Rolex Sky Dweller Steel - $18,800 (This is a nice chunky premium to the retail)

I thought this was going to be pictures of "show you my watches I bought with Bitcoin"!

jw0n · 12 December 2017, 01:03 PM

I'd go with an AP, but 15202.

explodingtaco · 13 December 2017, 12:27 AM

The AP is just so nice, but that Zenith fits in the category of “crazy watch with crazy money”

To get a $50k watch with 2 weeks of investing . . . Good story! Even if you will have to budget for maintenance. But then again with your collection I assume that is an ongoing concern :)

Mercury2wo · 13 December 2017, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jw0n

I'd go with an AP, but 15202.

Too plain for my taste.

Mercury2wo · 13 December 2017, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by explodingtaco

The AP is just so nice, but that Zenith fits in the category of “crazy watch with crazy money”

To get a $50k watch with 2 weeks of investing . . . Good story! Even if you will have to budget for maintenance. But then again with your collection I assume that is an ongoing concern :)

:-)

Maintenance is once in 5 years. That’s still not a very big concern.

I agree the Zenith Tourbillon at that price seems like a great buy - but having looked at the tourbillon up close - the “complication” doesn’t seem that mighty and exalted as I imagined and don’t feel like parting with that much cash.

gwalker · 14 December 2017, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercury2wo

:-)

Maybe I will be the genius who rode the last 2 week run up on Bitcoin and magically pulled out an AP ROO 44 out of thin air

Maybe I will be the poor sod who sold his 4 BTC for profit to buy “just a watch” while it went on to be worth a million dollars totally within 5 years and he could have comfortably put his kids through college.

I’m very happy for you. That’s amazing. The guy that lost that bitcoin spilt liquid on his computer and threw it away. That would be very hard to swallow.

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cruise_bone · 14 December 2017, 02:13 AM

I'd go with the AP over the mille wanna be every day.

I would personally go for the White Gold Day Date.

Congrats on your profit!

Mercury2wo · 9 January 2018, 03:19 PM

Just to close the loop on how this story ended.

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.

The final shortlist was between the AP ROO 44mm and the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang. The idea was to have a big, bold weekend watch.

How at $22K-$25K, the AP ROO didn’t seem like “value”. I mean nothing special with the materials, decades old design and still a movement that is not in-house and has a bolted on Dubois Depraz chrono module. Not to mention the various movement issues highlighted in the forums here.

With a Retail of $24K, but a grey Market quote of $14.5 to $17K, I found the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang reasonable. Especially with the legendary Zenith El Primero movement inside, bold design.
The watch is well made and finished and the design looks great.
Can’t fault those.

I get the Hublot Hate, but after a few years, I am able to slowly appreciate the Hublot message and positioning.

I ended up getting a great deal from a TRF seller which would allow me to keep a large chunk of the profits made and also wear a “Bitcoin Watch” - which had to be brash and loud and something I might have hesitated buying with “my own savings”

So, without further ado - presenting my Bitcoin Watch!

singe89 · 9 January 2018, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercury2wo

Just to close the loop on how this story ended.

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.

The final shortlist was between the AP ROO 44mm and the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang. The idea was to have a big, bold weekend watch.

How at $22K-$25K, the AP ROO didn’t seem like “value”. I mean nothing special with the materials, decades old design and still a movement that is not in-house and has a bolted on Dubois Depraz chrono module. Not to mention the various movement issues highlighted in the forums here.

With a Retail of $24K, but a grey Market quote of $14.5 to $17K, I found the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang reasonable. Especially with the legendary Zenith El Primero movement inside, bold design.
The watch is well made and finished and the design looks great.
Can’t fault those.

I get the Hublot Hate, but after a few years, I am able to slowly appreciate the Hublot message and positioning.

I ended up getting a great deal from a TRF seller which would allow me to keep a large chunk of the profits made and also wear a “Bitcoin Watch” - which had to be brash and loud and something I might have hesitated buying with “my own savings”

So, without further ado - presenting my Bitcoin Watch!

Bitcoin and Hublot seems like the perfect fit. Congrats!

Helmi · 9 January 2018, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercury2wo

Just to close the loop on how this story ended.

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.

The final shortlist was between the AP ROO 44mm and the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang. The idea was to have a big, bold weekend watch.

How at $22K-$25K, the AP ROO didn’t seem like “value”. I mean nothing special with the materials, decades old design and still a movement that is not in-house and has a bolted on Dubois Depraz chrono module. Not to mention the various movement issues highlighted in the forums here.

With a Retail of $24K, but a grey Market quote of $14.5 to $17K, I found the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang reasonable. Especially with the legendary Zenith El Primero movement inside, bold design.
The watch is well made and finished and the design looks great.
Can’t fault those.

I get the Hublot Hate, but after a few years, I am able to slowly appreciate the Hublot message and positioning.

I ended up getting a great deal from a TRF seller which would allow me to keep a large chunk of the profits made and also wear a “Bitcoin Watch” - which had to be brash and loud and something I might have hesitated buying with “my own savings”

So, without further ado - presenting my Bitcoin Watch!

Congrats...it is good to have variety in the collection

GB-man · 9 January 2018, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singe89

Bitcoin and Hublot seems like the perfect fit. Congrats!

That’s a fair assessment.

Enjoy your hublot

peterpl · 9 January 2018, 04:57 PM

Congrats. I dont mind these at all. Looks nice man well done

explodingtaco · 9 January 2018, 10:31 PM

Perfect Coice!

I love it.

Mercury2wo · 9 January 2018, 10:46 PM

Thanks All!

Now that I have been reading up on Hublot last few weeks (before pulling the trigger) I have realized the brand started as a true iconoclast when it was launched - simple gold paired with rubber (3 years of research to get the right rubber mix) at a time when Rolexes and others where going full on with gold and bling.

It has come leaps and bounds in the last few years in terms of its manufacture status.

Sure the branding and marketing is loud - but then again - it does get your attention.

Any case, I am enjoying wearing it.

RW16610 · 10 January 2018, 12:56 AM

Congrats on the new watch! Enjoy in good health

encarter13 · 11 January 2018, 03:08 AM

Congrats on making a decision. Enjoy it!

Vegan · 11 January 2018, 06:22 PM

congrats. AP for sure

Ballzzz · 12 January 2018, 01:29 AM

Congrats!

10 December 2017, 02:17 PM	#31
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12 December 2017, 12:15 PM	#37
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,663	AP gets my vote. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

12 December 2017, 01:03 PM	#41
jw0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Won Location: Asia Posts: 1,439	I'd go with an AP, but 15202. __________________ Instagram: @itsjw0n

11 January 2018, 03:08 AM	#55
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	Congrats on making a decision. Enjoy it! __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

12 January 2018, 01:29 AM	#57
Ballzzz 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,515	Congrats! __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

10 December 2017, 03:12 PM	#32
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,679	Another vote for AP.

10 December 2017, 03:20 PM	#33
armen34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: OC Posts: 1,466	Stupid money deserves a great watch. AP all the way and it may be worth something down the road.

10 December 2017, 04:27 PM	#34
tritium8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: N8 Location: L.A. Watch: 216570 Posts: 1,745	AP! What model IWC is that in the bottom left. Good looking watch!

10 December 2017, 10:47 PM	#36
explodingtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mr. Taco Location: Right Behind You. Posts: 913	The AP feels like a watch a banker would buy with sound investments after years of hard work. The Hublot feels like a watch bought with speculated BitCoin! I prefer the AP, but in your case I would look hard at the Hublot, especially since you have such a large collection already.

12 December 2017, 12:21 PM	#39
Mercury2wo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dubai Posts: 151	These are some of the watches I tried at my dealer’s place. Nothing really sang to me yet and that’s why didn’t pull the trigger yet. The AP Titanium 44 - $26,125 The Zenith El Primero Tourbillon - $21,750 (this is over a 50% discount to the original retail of $49,500 when it was launched a few years back. Probably the cheapest Swiss Made Tourbillon from a manufacture brand one can buy) The Rolex Sky Dweller Steel - $18,800 (This is a nice chunky premium to the retail)

13 December 2017, 12:27 AM	#42
explodingtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mr. Taco Location: Right Behind You. Posts: 913	The AP is just so nice, but that Zenith fits in the category of “crazy watch with crazy money” To get a $50k watch with 2 weeks of investing . . . Good story! Even if you will have to budget for maintenance. But then again with your collection I assume that is an ongoing concern :)

14 December 2017, 02:13 AM	#46
cruise_bone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Atlanta Posts: 982	I'd go with the AP over the mille wanna be every day. I would personally go for the White Gold Day Date. Congrats on your profit!

9 January 2018, 03:19 PM	#47
Mercury2wo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dubai Posts: 151	Just to close the loop on how this story ended. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. The final shortlist was between the AP ROO 44mm and the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang. The idea was to have a big, bold weekend watch. How at $22K-$25K, the AP ROO didn’t seem like “value”. I mean nothing special with the materials, decades old design and still a movement that is not in-house and has a bolted on Dubois Depraz chrono module. Not to mention the various movement issues highlighted in the forums here. With a Retail of $24K, but a grey Market quote of $14.5 to $17K, I found the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang reasonable. Especially with the legendary Zenith El Primero movement inside, bold design. The watch is well made and finished and the design looks great. Can’t fault those. I get the Hublot Hate, but after a few years, I am able to slowly appreciate the Hublot message and positioning. I ended up getting a great deal from a TRF seller which would allow me to keep a large chunk of the profits made and also wear a “Bitcoin Watch” - which had to be brash and loud and something I might have hesitated buying with “my own savings” So, without further ado - presenting my Bitcoin Watch!

9 January 2018, 04:57 PM	#51
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Congrats. I dont mind these at all. Looks nice man well done

9 January 2018, 10:31 PM	#52
explodingtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mr. Taco Location: Right Behind You. Posts: 913	Perfect Coice! I love it.

9 January 2018, 10:46 PM	#53
Mercury2wo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dubai Posts: 151	Thanks All! Now that I have been reading up on Hublot last few weeks (before pulling the trigger) I have realized the brand started as a true iconoclast when it was launched - simple gold paired with rubber (3 years of research to get the right rubber mix) at a time when Rolexes and others where going full on with gold and bling. It has come leaps and bounds in the last few years in terms of its manufacture status. Sure the branding and marketing is loud - but then again - it does get your attention. Any case, I am enjoying wearing it.

10 January 2018, 12:56 AM	#54
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,205	Congrats on the new watch! Enjoy in good health

11 January 2018, 06:22 PM	#56
Vegan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Kuwait Posts: 73	congrats. AP for sure

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