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wjgoretsky · 15 March 2013, 09:31 AM

Thought I'd send in a wrist shot.
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Rags · 15 March 2013, 09:59 AM

You need to remove the protective stickers.

T. Ferguson · 15 March 2013, 10:04 AM

Maybe he doesn't own it yet.

It is definitely a beauty.

wjgoretsky · 15 March 2013, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rags

You need to remove the protective stickers.

I'll remove the stickers when I actually cave and bring it home. Anyone want to help with $61,300.00 price tag?

GregoryZ · 15 March 2013, 10:22 AM

My dream watch!

mjclark32 · 15 March 2013, 10:40 AM

Baboom!

Bangel · 15 March 2013, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjgoretsky

I'll remove the stickers when I actually cave and bring it home. Anyone want to help with $61,300.00 price tag?

I'll help... with some advice:

Keep saving!

Cesium133 · 15 March 2013, 11:03 AM

I was with a non-WIS friend trying on some Rolexes at an AD the other day. I had my friend try on that exact DD. The sales associate told my friend the price and he actually turned white and started shaking. He wouldn't even remove the watch for fear of damaging it and asked the associate to take it off for him. My friend wears a Fossil and had no idea watches could cost more than a few thousand dollars. It was a pretty funny moment IMHO.

FeelingTheBlues · 15 March 2013, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bangel

I'll help... with some advice:

Keep saving!

I helped Julian thinking about that advice, therefore my part of the job is done as well...

A very beautiful watch indeed, the Glacier dial is incredibly nice!

HRV · 15 March 2013, 03:24 PM

thats "cool"

LightOnAHill · 15 March 2013, 04:10 PM

I really like the glacier dial with the diamond markers for sure

Kingair · 15 March 2013, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cesium133

I was with a non-WIS friend trying on some Rolexes at an AD the other day. I had my friend try on that exact DD. The sales associate told my friend the price and he actually turned white and started shaking. He wouldn't even remove the watch for fear of damaging it and asked the associate to take it off for him. My friend wears a Fossil and had no idea watches could cost more than a few thousand dollars. It was a pretty funny moment IMHO.

Great !

HAGWe

Vincent65 · 15 March 2013, 06:33 PM

And inside beats a fairly 'standard' movement.Over $60K? Hmmm...

Psmith · 15 March 2013, 06:39 PM

Beautiful piece

Here's my small contribution to the savings fund...!

Singslinger · 15 March 2013, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjgoretsky

I'll remove the stickers when I actually cave and bring it home. Anyone want to help with $61,300.00 price tag?

Might be cheaper without the diamonds?

Seriously though, it's a great watch, with or without the diamonds!

AK797 · 15 March 2013, 09:21 PM

The beast is the DSSD, so this as its so heavy but quite small would be what?

kultschar · 15 March 2013, 10:49 PM

Clicked expectind to see some DSSD porn lol

gpfps · 15 March 2013, 10:59 PM

That is my grail that I will never afford . Plat with that color dial but without the diamonds just not my taste .

accce · 15 March 2013, 11:00 PM

I would loose the diamonds and change the color of the face to blue or black.

themast · 15 March 2013, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

The beast is the DSSD, so this as its so heavy but quite small would be what?

When I clicked on the link I was sure to look at some DSSD pictures... however, this DD is the beast if we use the price as a metric!

AK797 · 15 March 2013, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by themast

When I clicked on the link I was sure to look at some DSSD pictures... however, this DD is the beast if we use the price as a metric!

Yes, so whats small, heavy and expensive? Elton John?

themast · 16 March 2013, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Yes, so whats small, heavy and expensive? Elton John?

Chris B · 16 March 2013, 01:08 AM

Beautiful

sea-dweller · 16 March 2013, 02:27 AM

Very nice!

DrLindaPhD · 16 March 2013, 02:45 AM

I love my Rolex collection. I own 7 of them and no other watches but 60k is insane for a watch. Any watch. There is a "break even" point as we all learned in economics where cost exceeds all expectations and value. These insane price points separate people who want a quality watch and know they have to pay a quality price from those who have so much money that they actually want to over pay for a watch. Why is that watch worth 60k over any other DD with diamond markers? Seriously. Who sets these prices and who are the people who pay these prices? These huge gaps in price ranges also forces artificial pricing on resale of these watches. If you can buy a quality DD for $10,000 and they also sell them for $60,000, the average becomes $35,000 which is also inflated.

This reminds me of a recent purchase on ebay. You'll love the analogy. My daughter and I babysit our friend's 2 year old daughter and she loves Teletubbies. I wanted to find an original set of the small beanie Teletubbies (about 5 inches). They were originally made in 1993. I found a complete set of all 4 with tags still on them from 1993 (new but never used) for $9.99 and that included shipping. Another person was selling the exact same, new and unused set for $300. This $60k Rolex reminds me of that transaction. You can find that same DD Rolex and throw in a diamond bezel for less than $10,000. Probably will have the same exact movement, warranty, and quality.

SohAIS · 16 March 2013, 03:24 AM

Its a beautiful watch. hope to own one some day.

wjgoretsky · 16 March 2013, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

I love my Rolex collection. I own 7 of them and no other watches but 60k is insane for a watch. Any watch. There is a "break even" point as we all learned in economics where cost exceeds all expectations and value. These insane price points separate people who want a quality watch and know they have to pay a quality price from those who have so much money that they actually want to over pay for a watch. Why is that watch worth 60k over any other DD with diamond markers? Seriously. Who sets these prices and who are the people who pay these prices? These huge gaps in price ranges also forces artificial pricing on resale of these watches. If you can buy a quality DD for $10,000 and they also sell them for $60,000, the average becomes $35,000 which is also inflated.

This reminds me of a recent purchase on ebay. You'll love the analogy. My daughter and I babysit our friend's 2 year old daughter and she loves Teletubbies. I wanted to find an original set of the small beanie Teletubbies (about 5 inches). They were originally made in 1993. I found a complete set of all 4 with tags still on them from 1993 (new but never used) for $9.99 and that included shipping. Another person was selling the exact same, new and unused set for $300. This $60k Rolex reminds me of that transaction. You can find that same DD Rolex and throw in a diamond bezel for less than $10,000. Probably will have the same exact movement, warranty, and quality.

I'm in Calgary, Alberta, where oil money creates new found wealth in people who are looking for a way to display their fortune. This store sold 2 of these exact platinum watches over the last few weeks. One was the 36mm with diamond markers and the other was the 41mm with Roman numerals.
Some people buy a tricked out Ford SuperDuty v12 turbo cummins diesel truck to haul their quads and snow mobiles around. Others buy watches.
Where there is a "market" there are people who will buy.
Rationality plays no factor in this market.
That's why the average home price here is upwards of 500K.

W

Welshwatchman · 16 March 2013, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

You can find that same DD Rolex and throw in a diamond bezel for less than $10,000. Probably will have the same exact movement, warranty, and quality.

$10k for a Platinum DD?

I'm really not so sure about that.

samuel019 · 16 March 2013, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

$10k for a Platinum DD?

I'm really not so sure about that.

Ditto

floater156 · 16 March 2013, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

I love my Rolex collection. I own 7 of them and no other watches but 60k is insane for a watch. Any watch. There is a "break even" point as we all learned in economics where cost exceeds all expectations and value. These insane price points separate people who want a quality watch and know they have to pay a quality price from those who have so much money that they actually want to over pay for a watch. Why is that watch worth 60k over any other DD with diamond markers? Seriously. Who sets these prices and who are the people who pay these prices? These huge gaps in price ranges also forces artificial pricing on resale of these watches. If you can buy a quality DD for $10,000 and they also sell them for $60,000, the average becomes $35,000 which is also inflated.

This reminds me of a recent purchase on ebay. You'll love the analogy. My daughter and I babysit our friend's 2 year old daughter and she loves Teletubbies. I wanted to find an original set of the small beanie Teletubbies (about 5 inches). They were originally made in 1993. I found a complete set of all 4 with tags still on them from 1993 (new but never used) for $9.99 and that included shipping. Another person was selling the exact same, new and unused set for $300. This $60k Rolex reminds me of that transaction. You can find that same DD Rolex and throw in a diamond bezel for less than $10,000. Probably will have the same exact movement, warranty, and quality.

People buy them. If there is a demand, someone will fill the supply. Such is life.

15 March 2013, 09:31 AM	#1
wjgoretsky 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Winston Location: Calgary-AB CANADA Watch: DD-118238-(73208) Posts: 4,721	The beast... Thought I'd send in a wrist shot.

15 March 2013, 09:59 AM	#2
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	You need to remove the protective stickers. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

15 March 2013, 10:04 AM	#3
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Maybe he doesn't own it yet. It is definitely a beauty. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

15 March 2013, 10:40 AM	#6
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Baboom! __________________

15 March 2013, 06:39 PM	#14
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Beautiful piece Here's my small contribution to the savings fund...! __________________

15 March 2013, 10:22 AM	#5
GregoryZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: Ohio Watch: 1680 Posts: 342	My dream watch!

15 March 2013, 11:03 AM	#8
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	I was with a non-WIS friend trying on some Rolexes at an AD the other day. I had my friend try on that exact DD. The sales associate told my friend the price and he actually turned white and started shaking. He wouldn't even remove the watch for fear of damaging it and asked the associate to take it off for him. My friend wears a Fossil and had no idea watches could cost more than a few thousand dollars. It was a pretty funny moment IMHO.

15 March 2013, 03:24 PM	#10
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	thats "cool"

15 March 2013, 04:10 PM	#11
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	I really like the glacier dial with the diamond markers for sure

15 March 2013, 06:33 PM	#13
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	And inside beats a fairly 'standard' movement.Over $60K? Hmmm...

15 March 2013, 09:21 PM	#16
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	The beast is the DSSD, so this as its so heavy but quite small would be what?

15 March 2013, 10:49 PM	#17
kultschar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: End of the World Watch: PP & Rolex Posts: 1,970	Clicked expectind to see some DSSD porn lol

15 March 2013, 10:59 PM	#18
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	That is my grail that I will never afford . Plat with that color dial but without the diamonds just not my taste .

15 March 2013, 11:00 PM	#19
accce "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chevy Chase Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 1,088	I would loose the diamonds and change the color of the face to blue or black.

16 March 2013, 01:08 AM	#23
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Beautiful

16 March 2013, 02:27 AM	#24
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice!

16 March 2013, 02:45 AM	#25
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	I love my Rolex collection. I own 7 of them and no other watches but 60k is insane for a watch. Any watch. There is a "break even" point as we all learned in economics where cost exceeds all expectations and value. These insane price points separate people who want a quality watch and know they have to pay a quality price from those who have so much money that they actually want to over pay for a watch. Why is that watch worth 60k over any other DD with diamond markers? Seriously. Who sets these prices and who are the people who pay these prices? These huge gaps in price ranges also forces artificial pricing on resale of these watches. If you can buy a quality DD for $10,000 and they also sell them for $60,000, the average becomes $35,000 which is also inflated. This reminds me of a recent purchase on ebay. You'll love the analogy. My daughter and I babysit our friend's 2 year old daughter and she loves Teletubbies. I wanted to find an original set of the small beanie Teletubbies (about 5 inches). They were originally made in 1993. I found a complete set of all 4 with tags still on them from 1993 (new but never used) for $9.99 and that included shipping. Another person was selling the exact same, new and unused set for $300. This $60k Rolex reminds me of that transaction. You can find that same DD Rolex and throw in a diamond bezel for less than $10,000. Probably will have the same exact movement, warranty, and quality.

16 March 2013, 03:24 AM	#26
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 34,556	Its a beautiful watch. hope to own one some day.

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