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eightbore · 2 May 2014, 03:16 AM

First, fellow watch aficionados, I would like to introduce myself as I am new to this forum. I am an American academic living and working in the Middle East and have always loved watches. My "real" watch history began at age 23 or so when I bought my first Rolex (Air King) which I promptly traded for an Explorer I which I owned for a few years before upgrading to a Sea Dweller and Tudor Big Block Chrono. For various reasons, not the least of which being that I really preferred more understatement in watches, they are all gone now.

With Tudor's apparent new direction though, I am intrigued by the more youthful and sporting image of the brand and also really enthralled by the retro vibe they are presenting. Given that, I currently have a dilemma. My locale (Cairo) and the political/economic uncertainty here means you can easily imagine how little traffic my AD gets. This of course means there are great deals to be had, but also that there is NOT likely to be any new inventory coming in any time soon. NO Black Bays or Pelagos or Rangers to be ordered here any time soon.

This is my dilemma....I can get a black face Gran Tour Date with bracelet (which I like) for a screaming deal (must be close to dealer wholesale price) but if I want the Pelagos (which I love) then I have to pick it up in the US when I am next there and will likely pay close to double what I can get the GT Date for right now

Any advice? Wait for what I want or go bargain hunting?

superdog · 2 May 2014, 03:18 AM

Welcome and go for what you love.

Always.

tkerrmd · 2 May 2014, 03:21 AM

Welcome and wait for what you want

MaxCargo · 2 May 2014, 03:22 AM

get what you love ( pelagos)

travisb · 2 May 2014, 04:06 AM

Get what you really want.
I wouldn't buy just because something is a "good deal".

Urosfan · 2 May 2014, 04:14 AM

Welcome

stevedssd · 2 May 2014, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eightbore

First, fellow watch aficionados, I would like to introduce myself as I am new to this forum. I am an American academic living and working in the Middle East and have always loved watches. My "real" watch history began at age 23 or so when I bought my first Rolex (Air King) which I promptly traded for an Explorer I which I owned for a few years before upgrading to a Sea Dweller and Tudor Big Block Chrono. For various reasons, not the least of which being that I really preferred more understatement in watches, they are all gone now.

With Tudor's apparent new direction though, I am intrigued by the more youthful and sporting image of the brand and also really enthralled by the retro vibe they are presenting. Given that, I currently have a dilemma. My locale (Cairo) and the political/economic uncertainty here means you can easily imagine how little traffic my AD gets. This of course means there are great deals to be had, but also that there is NOT likely to be any new inventory coming in any time soon. NO Black Bays or Pelagos or Rangers to be ordered here any time soon.

This is my dilemma....I can get a black face Gran Tour Date with bracelet (which I like) for a screaming deal (must be close to dealer wholesale price) but if I want the Pelagos (which I love) then I have to pick it up in the US when I am next there and will likely pay close to double what I can get the GT Date for right now

Any advice? Wait for what I want or go bargain hunting?

I think you answered your own question above. If you go for the "bargain" you will still want the Pelagos and will eventually get it, spending more in the long run than if you get what you want NOW. Good luck and welcome

thomaspp · 2 May 2014, 04:47 AM

Pelagos - no doubt.

Psmith · 2 May 2014, 05:01 AM

Welcome

I do like the Pelagos - in fact it could be the nicest dive watch in the entire Rolex/Tudor range

vman · 2 May 2014, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

Get what you really want.
I wouldn't buy just because something is a "good deal".

/Thread

GerardoG · 2 May 2014, 07:46 AM

I agree. Buy what you WANT

eightbore · 2 May 2014, 04:27 PM

Thanks so much for the advice and warm welcome! I am a bit surprised no one has offered the standard advice when a watch nut is facing a conundrum like this....."Buy both". :)

To somewhat scratch the itch I did just buy this for my wife as this will be her first "Mother's day" this year (baby due in six weeks). :)

Old Expat Beast · 2 May 2014, 08:57 PM

If prices are that low in the Cairo AD, I would consider revisiting Rolex. Good luck with your decision and welcome.

2 May 2014, 03:16 AM	#1
eightbore Banned Join Date: May 2014 Location: UNITED STATES Posts: 301	Pelagos vs. Grantour....and an introduction! First, fellow watch aficionados, I would like to introduce myself as I am new to this forum. I am an American academic living and working in the Middle East and have always loved watches. My "real" watch history began at age 23 or so when I bought my first Rolex (Air King) which I promptly traded for an Explorer I which I owned for a few years before upgrading to a Sea Dweller and Tudor Big Block Chrono. For various reasons, not the least of which being that I really preferred more understatement in watches, they are all gone now. With Tudor's apparent new direction though, I am intrigued by the more youthful and sporting image of the brand and also really enthralled by the retro vibe they are presenting. Given that, I currently have a dilemma. My locale (Cairo) and the political/economic uncertainty here means you can easily imagine how little traffic my AD gets. This of course means there are great deals to be had, but also that there is NOT likely to be any new inventory coming in any time soon. NO Black Bays or Pelagos or Rangers to be ordered here any time soon. This is my dilemma....I can get a black face Gran Tour Date with bracelet (which I like) for a screaming deal (must be close to dealer wholesale price) but if I want the Pelagos (which I love) then I have to pick it up in the US when I am next there and will likely pay close to double what I can get the GT Date for right now Any advice? Wait for what I want or go bargain hunting?

2 May 2014, 03:18 AM	#2
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Welcome and go for what you love. Always. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

2 May 2014, 03:22 AM	#4
MaxCargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EU Watch: DSSD Posts: 537	get what you love ( pelagos) __________________ Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent" You just have to trust your own madness,sanity is only a cosy lie. DSSD, Tudor Pelagos. SDc 4000

2 May 2014, 04:47 AM	#8
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Pelagos - no doubt. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

2 May 2014, 05:01 AM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome I do like the Pelagos - in fact it could be the nicest dive watch in the entire Rolex/Tudor range __________________

2 May 2014, 03:21 AM	#3
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Welcome and wait for what you want

2 May 2014, 04:06 AM	#5
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Get what you really want. I wouldn't buy just because something is a "good deal".

2 May 2014, 04:14 AM	#6
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Welcome

2 May 2014, 07:46 AM	#11
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	I agree. Buy what you WANT

2 May 2014, 04:27 PM	#12
eightbore Banned Join Date: May 2014 Location: UNITED STATES Posts: 301	Thanks so much for the advice and warm welcome! I am a bit surprised no one has offered the standard advice when a watch nut is facing a conundrum like this....."Buy both". :) To somewhat scratch the itch I did just buy this for my wife as this will be her first "Mother's day" this year (baby due in six weeks). :)

2 May 2014, 08:57 PM	#13
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	If prices are that low in the Cairo AD, I would consider revisiting Rolex. Good luck with your decision and welcome.

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