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Tom · 2 February 2006, 12:07 PM

So I actually found a AD here and he offered me a SD 2003 for $3700.00. It's in excellent condition and even has paperwork to go with it

it even has the sticker still on the band and looks like it hasn't even been worn at all. Question I have is

1) Should I have them remove the cover and check the internals just in case

2) Service it as part of the deal

3) Buy the damn thing and get the agony over with

It's damn tempting...they even have a black sub with date but no papers too for the same price....looks even newer too......I'm considering offering for two of them at the same time.......

Launch Mini · 2 February 2006, 12:30 PM

Is this at Chadwicks??

Tom · 2 February 2006, 12:37 PM

No, it's a plcae called Honolulu Time Service Co. local AD here in Hawaii.

Veritas07 · 2 February 2006, 01:49 PM

Tom,

I just read a ADD from Shaun Bozorg in FL (very well known Gray dealer) and he is offering brand new piece for $4125 delivered..It is something to consider-you would NOT pay sales tax and you will be the first owner-I guess money well spent...:)

Good Luck,

Bob P.

Launch Mini · 2 February 2006, 01:54 PM

That's a tough one. ( At least for me)
I prefer the Sub with Date.
Doesn't hurt to ask them if the watch has been serviced. If they are an AD, they should service it before you buy it.
Wait a day, this board will light up with suggestions from more experienced guys around her.

NoVaWatchLvr · 2 February 2006, 02:13 PM

That watch at $3400-$3575 on most SC's is a great deal.

At $3700 from an AD, not so good as $400 more will get you into a brand new one as Bob said.

$500 Is my physcological cutoff between new and like new-used.

For whatever reason if I am $500 or more under the price of a bnib model, I feel like I am getting a good deal. Go figure........

JJ Irani · 2 February 2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NoVaWatchLvr

That watch at $3400-$3575 on most SC's is a great deal.

At $3700 from an AD, not so good as $400 more will get you into a brand new one as Bob said.

$500 Is my physcological cutoff between new and like new-used.

For whatever reason if I am $500 or more under the price of a bnib model, I feel like I am getting a good deal. Go figure........

Agreed!

Rather pay that little extra and get a brand new one. Mansor's is offering me a brand new Sub-date 16610 for the equivalent of around US$4,000!!

C.J. · 2 February 2006, 04:36 PM

Tom, I'd personally prefer to buy from an AD especially if the watch is used. Just my 2 cents. Good luck

C.J. · 2 February 2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Agreed!

Rather pay that little extra and get a brand new one. Mansor's is offering me a brand new Sub-date 16610 for the equivalent of around US$4,000!!

JJ, thats a good deal

Just one thing, ......will we be having a formal departing ceremony for the crosswind?

JJ Irani · 2 February 2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

JJ, thats a good deal

Just one thing, ......will we be having a formal departing ceremony for the crosswind?

Good question....I really don't have an answer!!

C.J. · 2 February 2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Good question....I really don't have an answer!!

And just think, i almost bet on you keeping it.

JJ Irani · 2 February 2006, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

And just think, i almost bet on you keeping it.

As I said, CJ, I genuinely don't know....depends on a couple of factors....but will keep you guys updated when things start to roll!

C.J. · 2 February 2006, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

As I said, CJ, I genuinely don't know....depends on a couple of factors....but will keep you guys updated when things start to roll!

Good luck with the hunt my friend. It is a classic beauty

JJ Irani · 2 February 2006, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

Good luck with the hunt my friend. It is a classic beauty

Which one?

The Crosswind or the 16610?

C.J. · 2 February 2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Which one?

The Crosswind or the 16610?

The crosswind of course. Who on earth would ever want something as hideous as a Submariner

By the way, this is my 400th post. I think I'm becoming a shut in.

JJ Irani · 2 February 2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

The crosswind of course. Who on earth would ever want something as hideous as a Submariner

By the way, this is my 400th post. I think I'm becoming a shut in.

Yaaaaawnnnn.....wake me up when you've reached 4,000, ya tosser!

C.J. · 2 February 2006, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Yaaaaawnnnn.....wake me up when you've reached 4,000, ya tosser!

At the rate I'm going that may not be too far off.

JJ Irani · 2 February 2006, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

At the rate I'm going that may not be too far off.

Just kiddin', my friend. We want quality...not quantity like one bald loon from Kiwiland!!

Tom · 2 February 2006, 05:22 PM

Well being that I have to drop some money for another watch winder, I think'll it breaks even at 4000 or so. Even though the gray dealer is brand new, this Sea Dweller looks and probably is too. Like I said, teh stickers are still on the stainless band. Plus this is Hawaii, everything is more expensive here than on the mainland. But thanks for all the input. I'll have to think about it for a while and see.

JJ Irani · 2 February 2006, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom

Well being that I have to drop some money for another watch winder, I think'll it breaks even at 4000 or so. Even though the gray dealer is brand new, this Sea Dweller looks and probably is too. Like I said, teh stickers are still on the stainless band. Plus this is Hawaii, everything is more expensive here than on the mainland. But thanks for all the input. I'll have to think about it for a while and see.

Good luck with whatever you do.

Keep us posted.

padi56 · 2 February 2006, 07:50 PM

Well the watch is at most 3 years old ,and you say it looks mint,doubt if it has ever been used for diving,so would not need service yet.Buying from a Ad you will have know problems, but for a few dollars more you could buy new.See if your AD will come down a bit in price,don't be afraid to haggle.

Tom · 3 February 2006, 09:48 AM

I did haggle them down a bit, in fact they wanted $4000 for it, and it took a while, but he went down to 37 after going to the back room twice. i still have to consider the 4% state tax too, so in all, looking aat about 3840 I'm figuring. It is a good idea, drop a little more down, go for a new one

but......I gotta think about it. Like I said before, he also has the sub with date, I could offer for both

Veritas07 · 3 February 2006, 11:25 AM

Tom,

for $280 more you can get new one...and I can tell you that the feel of the new watch is priceless....Remember the day you lost your virginity ?

dman · 3 February 2006, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bobpuscizna

Tom,

for $280 more you can get new one...and I can tell you that the feel of the new watch is priceless....Remember the day you lost your virginity ?

I think that is very much so on topic Bob, LOL!!

HUMMERNut · 3 February 2006, 11:46 AM

i was faced with similar situation. I waited, went new, and am very glad I did. it definately just feels better

Tom · 3 February 2006, 12:20 PM

So where is this $280 more deal?

Veritas07 · 4 February 2006, 02:54 AM

Tom,

call or email Shaun Bozorg of Elegant Timepieces Inc.

321-960-1715

[email protected]

http://www.watchnet.com/forums/tradi...pl?read=234181

He had one advertised on wachnet 2 days ago. He is the nicest gray dealer you ever meet. Good luck!

Bob

2 February 2006, 12:07 PM	#1
Tom Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 148	Want some opinions.... So I actually found a AD here and he offered me a SD 2003 for $3700.00. It's in excellent condition and even has paperwork to go with it it even has the sticker still on the band and looks like it hasn't even been worn at all. Question I have is 1) Should I have them remove the cover and check the internals just in case 2) Service it as part of the deal 3) Buy the damn thing and get the agony over with It's damn tempting...they even have a black sub with date but no papers too for the same price....looks even newer too......I'm considering offering for two of them at the same time.......

2 February 2006, 12:30 PM	#2
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2 February 2006, 01:54 PM	#5
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	That's a tough one. ( At least for me) I prefer the Sub with Date. Doesn't hurt to ask them if the watch has been serviced. If they are an AD, they should service it before you buy it. Wait a day, this board will light up with suggestions from more experienced guys around her. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

2 February 2006, 07:50 PM	#21
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Well the watch is at most 3 years old ,and you say it looks mint,doubt if it has ever been used for diving,so would not need service yet.Buying from a Ad you will have know problems, but for a few dollars more you could buy new.See if your AD will come down a bit in price,don't be afraid to haggle. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

2 February 2006, 12:37 PM	#3
Tom Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 148	No, it's a plcae called Honolulu Time Service Co. local AD here in Hawaii.

2 February 2006, 01:49 PM	#4
Veritas07 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA Posts: 262	Tom, I just read a ADD from Shaun Bozorg in FL (very well known Gray dealer) and he is offering brand new piece for $4125 delivered..It is something to consider-you would NOT pay sales tax and you will be the first owner-I guess money well spent...:) Good Luck, Bob P.

2 February 2006, 02:13 PM	#6
NoVaWatchLvr Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 40	That watch at $3400-$3575 on most SC's is a great deal. At $3700 from an AD, not so good as $400 more will get you into a brand new one as Bob said. $500 Is my physcological cutoff between new and like new-used. For whatever reason if I am $500 or more under the price of a bnib model, I feel like I am getting a good deal. Go figure........

2 February 2006, 04:36 PM	#8
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Tom, I'd personally prefer to buy from an AD especially if the watch is used. Just my 2 cents. Good luck

2 February 2006, 05:22 PM	#19
Tom Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 148	Well being that I have to drop some money for another watch winder, I think'll it breaks even at 4000 or so. Even though the gray dealer is brand new, this Sea Dweller looks and probably is too. Like I said, teh stickers are still on the stainless band. Plus this is Hawaii, everything is more expensive here than on the mainland. But thanks for all the input. I'll have to think about it for a while and see.

3 February 2006, 09:48 AM	#22
Tom Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 148	I did haggle them down a bit, in fact they wanted $4000 for it, and it took a while, but he went down to 37 after going to the back room twice. i still have to consider the 4% state tax too, so in all, looking aat about 3840 I'm figuring. It is a good idea, drop a little more down, go for a new one but......I gotta think about it. Like I said before, he also has the sub with date, I could offer for both

3 February 2006, 11:25 AM	#23
Veritas07 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA Posts: 262	Tom, for $280 more you can get new one...and I can tell you that the feel of the new watch is priceless....Remember the day you lost your virginity ?

3 February 2006, 11:46 AM	#25
HUMMERNut Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Phil Location: Ca now, NJ forever Posts: 64	i was faced with similar situation. I waited, went new, and am very glad I did. it definately just feels better

3 February 2006, 12:20 PM	#26
Tom Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 148	So where is this $280 more deal?

4 February 2006, 02:54 AM	#27
Veritas07 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA Posts: 262	Tom, call or email Shaun Bozorg of Elegant Timepieces Inc. 321-960-1715 [email protected] http://www.watchnet.com/forums/tradi...pl?read=234181 He had one advertised on wachnet 2 days ago. He is the nicest gray dealer you ever meet. Good luck! Bob

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