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JJ Irani · 8 February 2006, 02:24 PM

Well, guys, BOTH watches GONE!!

If you remember, I had placed an ad in the local rag advertising the Crosswind. So guess what? After almost 4 weeks of continuous advertising every Thursday, one guy finally calls up.

He starts to negotiate over the phone and finally says he's prepared to pay 4 grand (Kiwi $) for the Crosswind. I was overjoyed as I had got it for only NZ$3,500. So the guy turns up with his wife and the cash. He likes the watch and notices my TT YM. WOW!! Nice watch that. I told him I also had an Exp-II and he asked to see it. I showed it to him and he asked: "Is this one for sale?" So I quoted him 500 bucks more than what I paid. He brought me down a bit and we negotiated back and forth. Finally, he agreed on the same price which I paid for it almost FIVE months ago. All this happened yesterday (Tuesday), so it all went off pretty well for me. He finally walked off with the Crosswind and the Exp-II.

Cheers - JJ

PS: Johnny, sorry, but I know you will be disappointed that I got rid of the Exp-II. It was a golden opportunity I saw and grabbed it.

C.J. · 8 February 2006, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, guys, BOTH watches GONE!!

If you remember, I had placed an ad in the local rag advertising the Crosswind. So guess what? After almost 4 weeks of continuous advertising every Thursday, one guy finally calls up.

He starts to negotiate over the phone and finally says he's prepared to pay 4 grand (Kiwi $) for the Crosswind. I was overjoyed as I had got it for only NZ$3,500. So the guy turns up with his wife and the cash. He likes the watch and notices my TT YM. WOW!! Nice watch that. I told him I also had an Exp-II and he asked to see it. I showed it to him and he asked: "Is this one for sale?" So I quoted him 500 bucks more than what I paid. He brought me down a bit and we negotiated back and forth. Finally, he agreed on the same price which I paid for it almost FIVE months ago. All this happened yesterday (Tuesday), so it all went off pretty well for me. He finally walked off with the Crosswind and the Exp-II.

Cheers - JJ

PS: Johnny, sorry, but I know you will be disappointed that I got rid of the Exp-II. It was a golden opportunity I saw and grabbed it.

So when does the 16610 arrive?

JJ Irani · 8 February 2006, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

So when does the 16610 arrive?

Read the thread above, ya tosser!

C.J. · 8 February 2006, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Read the thread above, ya tosser!

I posted this one before you posted that thread in the other section....TOSSER

You're getting slow old man.

dman · 8 February 2006, 03:04 PM

As long as you are happy, and I know you are, then good on ya Baldie!

JJ Irani · 8 February 2006, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

As long as you are happy, and I know you are, then good on ya Baldie!

Thanks, pal...I'm so happy you can call me "baldie" as often as you like!!

dman · 8 February 2006, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Thanks, pal...I'm so happy you can call me "baldie" as often as you like!!

Yeah, like your mood would stop me.

padi56 · 8 February 2006, 07:39 PM

well done JJ its nice when you don't take a hit on watches sold.

JJ Irani · 8 February 2006, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

well done JJ its nice when you don't take a hit on watches sold.

I was very lucky on this occasion, Padi...just good luck and a little patience.

mailman · 8 February 2006, 08:32 PM

Nice job JJ.

8 February 2006, 10:41 PM

Thank god that bloody passwind is gone!

8 February 2006, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

Thank god that bloody passwind is gone!

Agreed, but selling the black ExpII is stup... um... ridicu...um.. typical JJ.

I knew it was a matter of time, and I believe I said back when JJ got the Passwind, that it and the ExpII would be sold/traded for something else (I said a TT Daytona, but at least I got the brand right).

BTW, if JJ now has a Panerai daytimer, I agree that by mid-summer, he'll have a 104 or possibly an 88 on his sweater.

JJ Irani · 9 February 2006, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Agreed, but selling the black ExpII is stup... um... ridicu...um.. typical JJ.

I knew it was a matter of time, and I believe I said back when JJ got the Passwind, that it and the ExpII would be sold/traded for something else (I said a TT Daytona, but at least I got the brand right).

BTW, if JJ now has a Panerai daytimer, I agree that by mid-summer, he'll have a 104 or possibly an 88 on his sweater.

Funny you should mention the Panny thing, Johnny. Yesterday afternoon, David (Mansor) did show me a couple of Pannies while I was there. Yes, I do admit that I was overwhelmed with the finish and heft of that watch....truly masterful in all respects....but....somehow....it still didn't do it for me. Please don't get me wrong. It's a superbly beautiful looking watch and it gets my 100% admiration! But I think I'll stick to Rollies ONLY from now on.

I know you've heard that too a few times in the past, but I burnt my fingers twice in recent months - once with that orange PO and then again with the Crosswind...got lucky with the latter, but lost on the former.

9 February 2006, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Funny you should mention the Panny thing, Johnny. Yesterday afternoon, David (Mansor) did show me a couple of Pannies while I was there. Yes, I do admit that I was overwhelmed with the finish and heft of that watch....truly masterful in all respects....but....somehow....it still didn't do it for me. Please don't get me wrong. It's a superbly beautiful looking watch and it gets my 100% admiration! But I think I'll stick to Rollies ONLY from now on.

I know you've heard that too a few times in the past, but I burnt my fingers twice in recent months - once with that orange PO and then again with the Crosswind...got lucky with the latter, but lost on the former.

Yes but JJ, the 'once bitten, twice shy' routine doesn't work with you.

Rockrolex · 9 February 2006, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Yes but JJ, the 'once bitten, twice shy' routine doesn't work with you.

That's because he's been bitten by the flipping affliction.

ralphieralph · 9 February 2006, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

Thank god that bloody passwind is gone!

THANK YOU JJ!!!!!!!!!

mailman · 9 February 2006, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ralphieralph

THANK YOU JJ!!!!!!!!!

Hey JJ, how about a pic for Ralphie for old times sake?

mike · 9 February 2006, 09:41 AM

Sounds like everyone walked away happy! Those are the best deals.
Well done JJ!

ralphieralph · 9 February 2006, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Hey JJ, how about a pic for Ralphie for old times sake?

Hey Paul.....

BruceS · 9 February 2006, 02:55 PM

You're good

JJ Irani · 9 February 2006, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

You're good

Thanks for the appreciation, Bruce.

Why am I surrounded by these other tossers?

8 February 2006, 02:24 PM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Exp-II gone with the (Cross) Wind !! Well, guys, BOTH watches GONE!! If you remember, I had placed an ad in the local rag advertising the Crosswind. So guess what? After almost 4 weeks of continuous advertising every Thursday, one guy finally calls up. He starts to negotiate over the phone and finally says he's prepared to pay 4 grand (Kiwi $) for the Crosswind. I was overjoyed as I had got it for only NZ$3,500. So the guy turns up with his wife and the cash. He likes the watch and notices my TT YM. WOW!! Nice watch that. I told him I also had an Exp-II and he asked to see it. I showed it to him and he asked: "Is this one for sale?" So I quoted him 500 bucks more than what I paid. He brought me down a bit and we negotiated back and forth. Finally, he agreed on the same price which I paid for it almost FIVE months ago. All this happened yesterday (Tuesday), so it all went off pretty well for me. He finally walked off with the Crosswind and the Exp-II. Cheers - JJ PS: Johnny, sorry, but I know you will be disappointed that I got rid of the Exp-II. It was a golden opportunity I saw and grabbed it. __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

8 February 2006, 03:04 PM	#5
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	As long as you are happy, and I know you are, then good on ya Baldie! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

8 February 2006, 07:39 PM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,060	well done JJ its nice when you don't take a hit on watches sold. __________________ 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

8 February 2006, 08:32 PM	#10
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Nice job JJ. __________________ JJ

9 February 2006, 02:55 PM	#20
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Gotta hand it to ya JJ....... You're good

8 February 2006, 10:41 PM	#11
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9 February 2006, 09:41 AM	#18
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Sounds like everyone walked away happy! Those are the best deals. Well done JJ!

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