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1 July 2022, 02:44 AM | #1 |
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Got the call: Turn Down Tudor Black Bay Pro?
Quick question: Just received a call (voicemail) from an AD with whom I have no purchase history and was offered the Tudor Black Bay Pro.
I've been there several times for the BLRO (which after 4 years of pointless waiting, I bought from/traded with a grey dealer). Last time I went there was about 3 months ago, where I expressed interest for a Tudor Black Bay Pro and a OP Tiffany Dial 31mm for my wife's milestone birthday next year. In the meantime, we decided to do a remodel project in our house which just came to an end and for which I wrote a big check. The funds for watches/non-essentials are pretty much drained at this point, which is why I am leaning towards declining the offer. I'd like to have the Tudor but I think now is not the right time. With the watch market cooled off, the economy/recession on the horizon, and the fact that it is not a Rolex and can be easily bought online at basically retail + tax, I don't see a good reason to buy other than creating a purchase history with the AD. Options are: A: Stop thinking so much and buy it. Maybe it gets me closer to the OP for my wife? She is a very modest person and would never get herself one. I thought it would be a nice gift for her milestone birthday in about 1 year. B: Call and turn it down, being honest about the reason. C: Do nothing. What would you do? |
1 July 2022, 02:49 AM | #2 |
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I’d turn it down and be honest. Don’t stretch your finances for a watch.
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1 July 2022, 02:50 AM | #3 |
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Decline, not too hard to get
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1 July 2022, 03:05 AM | #5 |
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100% this
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1 July 2022, 03:37 AM | #6 |
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I like option B. I think based on what you mentioned about your finances, waiting would be reasonable and also letting ad know you still have interest in the watch for your wife.
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1 July 2022, 04:05 AM | #7 |
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B for sure. Tudors are not super easy to get, but they are certainly not hard to get either.
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1 July 2022, 04:08 AM | #8 |
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If it's not the right time, it's not the right time.
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1 July 2022, 04:17 AM | #10 |
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Turn down the watch.
Whether its a watch or any luxury item. Timing is everything. If it isn't the best, then you shouldn't feel any pressure to commit to it. It's a nice to have, but not a must. The Black Bay Pro is a popular watch but I would say it's more so because its a new release. Give it a year or so and it will be readily available like most Tudors (and especially with this projected market). Get the watch then. |
1 July 2022, 04:45 AM | #11 |
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B. Don't buy of you don't feel great about it.
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1 July 2022, 04:56 AM | #12 |
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Thank you all for your feedback! Confirms what my gut tells me.
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1 July 2022, 05:00 AM | #13 |
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Same thing happened to me. I declined . I have no interest in buying that watch. I basically said thank you for the offer but sell that bad boy to someone who wi appreciate more then me.
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1 July 2022, 07:37 AM | #14 |
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If you can’t afford it you know the answer.
Watches are like house sales/purchases, for example, and fate plays its own part I feel. If you can’t buy today, hold and buy another day. |
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No reason to get it unless you really wanted it.
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1 July 2022, 12:06 PM | #17 |
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I absolutely love the pro. It’s excellent…but it’s also not what you want. Option B is best. Get what you want man.
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1 July 2022, 12:10 PM | #18 |
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D. Turn it down
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1 July 2022, 12:10 PM | #19 |
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Decline the offer, I think now it's not the right time, if you must own it then you would plan for other better time.
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1 July 2022, 04:20 PM | #20 |
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The fact that you hesitated about buying this watch right now should be a clear answer. The joy isn't the same unless it's a no-brainer for these expensive luxury items.
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1 July 2022, 05:00 PM | #21 |
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Maybe the remodel wasn't a good decision with a recession around the corner?
Sorry you are stretched that thin. Cheers, |
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Best answer.
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Agree. That genie is out of the bottle and will not be going back.
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If you have to ask the answer is usually no
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