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9 August 2009, 02:33 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: HGWELLS
Location: USA
Watch: Tourneau Chrono
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Why are watch prices so high?
I've been lookin' round and find that watch prices are "artificially" high. Why is that? I mean I can buy a 18K blue face/bezel w/ gold band, for something like @ $25K at tourneau right now. But then if I try to sell it, I couldn't get $9800. Tourneau will then turn around and try to sell it for $15K, uhhhh, the one they just sold to me for $25K. But then I can buy a used one circa 1996, absolutely gorgeous, for just over $8K. and yes it's real.
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9 August 2009, 02:37 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: USA
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it's those pesky little stickers on your watch
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9 August 2009, 02:39 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Jack
Location: Atlanta, GA
Watch: 126619LB & 114270
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The 'bluesy' you are describing is a $5k-$7k watch depending on condition, history, etc. - not a $25k watch. If your information is correct, Tourneau is the problem.
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9 August 2009, 02:43 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
Location: Auckland, NZ
Watch: ALL SOLD!!
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9 August 2009, 02:49 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Real Name: Scott
Location: GMT -7
Watch: GMT's & Sub's
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The only sport models that hold more than 60% of their value after purchase are SS models. Be happy you did not buy a DJ!
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9 August 2009, 02:56 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Austin
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The used market is nuts....
 just today I ran into two guys at HEB grocery store in Austin. Both had Rolex on and I had TW STEEL watch on. He said "nice watch", I said would like like to trade?   I am wearing this tomorrow. 
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9 August 2009, 03:23 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Casey
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Watch: Alpha Milsub
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9 August 2009, 04:23 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Austin
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model: TW100
ETA 2824 automatic assembled in somewhere else since it has no markings of "SWISS MADE" anywhere 10ATM gold plated see through case back retail around $1200, e-retail price around $600-$800 new I do not wear it often but I was going to buy used KOBOLD SEAL last night but I ws told the watch was sold same night at higher price.  I wore it today to just make my self feel better since TW STEEL watch is BIGGER than KOBOLD. every one needs a very large comfy watch in their watch collection. 
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9 August 2009, 05:11 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Allan
Location: California
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Some ADs look for a little profit while others try to gouge the customer!
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