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kevblah · 26 April 2016, 01:53 PM

So I'm going to share a dilemma with you guys that I'm having right now so I can get some advice.

A friend of mine has offered to sell me a $9300 Tourneau gift card for $7000. After some negotiating, I got him to agree to sell it to me for $5500. I could not pass up this opportunity to save $3800 off on a watch, so I bought it.

Now, this is news to me as I'm located in Boston where Tourneau does not sell new Rolexes, but they apparently are an AD and they do sell new Rolexes at two of their NYC locations.

So now I need to figure out what to buy.

I'm supposedly on the list for the new ceramic Daytona at my AD, but we'll worry about that if and when that call ever comes.

What would you buy with a $9300 Tourneau gift card?

I'm not opposed to the idea of spending a little more either, but nothing too crazy.

Watches I'm considering: BLNR or TT-GMT

Paul_I · 26 April 2016, 01:59 PM

I vote this!

http://www.tourneau.com/watches/pre-...-VRX32881.html

77T · 26 April 2016, 02:00 PM

I'd buy in Boston - get pre-owned model to avoid immediate depreciation. And perhaps go for a gold Sub?

kevblah · 26 April 2016, 02:08 PM

Wasn't really considering used because the Tourneau pricing on used Rolexes is a lot, but would consider the right watch I suppose.

GB-man · 26 April 2016, 02:16 PM

Strange situation. Between those two, BLNR hands down. I like steel.

Fleetlord · 26 April 2016, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevblah

So I'm going to share a dilemma with you guys that I'm having right now so I can get some advice.

A friend of mine has offered to sell me a $9300 Tourneau gift card for $7000. After some negotiating, I got him to agree to sell it to me for $5500. I could not pass up this opportunity to save $3800 off on a watch, so I bought it.

Now, this is news to me as I'm located in Boston where Tourneau does not sell new Rolexes, but they apparently are an AD and they do sell new Rolexes at two of their NYC locations.

So now I need to figure out what to buy.

I'm supposedly on the list for the new ceramic Daytona at my AD, but we'll worry about that if and when that call ever comes.

What would you buy with a $9300 Tourneau gift card?

I'm not opposed to the idea of spending a little more either, but nothing too crazy.

Watches I'm considering: BLNR or TT-GMT

Wow...your friend really left some money on the table...

Slippy Chips · 26 April 2016, 02:58 PM

I would buy the card. That's a great deal. My personal preferince is the GMT BLNR, standard GMT, or the Hulk. Any of those would be a steal at $5500!

scombs263 · 26 April 2016, 03:09 PM

BLNR for sure....................

Chadridv · 26 April 2016, 05:09 PM

If you could somehow manage to get a deepsea Blue that would be another AD score! Otherwise the BLNR or HUlk would also make for great msrp watch purchases with your gift card.

SC11 · 26 April 2016, 05:22 PM

A friend and you still knocked him $1500

If it was a friend of mine then I would of advised him if he needed to turn the gift card into cash to buy a BLNR and sell it on.

But then this all depends on now loosely you use the term friend, if it was just someone you know and if he was happy with the price then well done

Roadblocked · 26 April 2016, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC11

A friend and you still knocked him $1500

If it was a friend of mine then I would of advised him if he needed to turn the gift card into cash to buy a BLNR and sell it on.

But then this all depends on now loosely you use the term friend, if it was just someone you know and if he was happy with the price then well done

Everyone is a friend till the rent is due!

travisb · 26 April 2016, 07:22 PM

You'll get more bang for your buck with an all SS professional model since Tourneau will likely not be discounting anything. BLNR is a great choice. D Blue if they're willing to give it up.

osamu · 26 April 2016, 08:19 PM

Tourneau I think is the only place I've gotten to see the Blacpain Bathyscaphe where I live. So I'd probably buy that.

1William · 26 April 2016, 08:35 PM

BLNR or Hulk.

Racerdj · 26 April 2016, 09:09 PM

The BNLR would be my choice.

RichM · 26 April 2016, 09:22 PM

BLNR hands down. Great friend you got there.

Wish I had your problem.

ernie2 · 26 April 2016, 10:10 PM

I will buy your gift card for $5000

Colin10101 · 26 April 2016, 10:12 PM

Go for the TT GMT!

johneh · 26 April 2016, 10:18 PM

Nice work squeezing your friend out of $1,500...with friends like you, who needs enemies?

azguy · 26 April 2016, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_I

I vote this!

http://www.tourneau.com/watches/pre-...-VRX32881.html

Only those clowns would think they could $7,500 for a 10/11 year old GMT

Narbeh · 26 April 2016, 11:07 PM

Black and blue gmt. No question.

kevblah · 26 April 2016, 11:13 PM

Lol you guys, put the pitchforks away!

It is a good friend of mine, but he's helping his father sell it it, who apparently won it in a giveaway.

Looks like a lot of love for the BLNR, I'll have to try it on in the store and see if I like the way it looks on the wrist. But I think I'll like it because of the PCL's.

Floorguy · 26 April 2016, 11:17 PM

If your AD will honor the tourneau gift card, then to me it's a no brainier. I'd hold it till You get the call that your Daytona is in. Why rush?

kevblah · 26 April 2016, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Floorguy

If your AD will honor the tourneau gift card, then to me it's a no brainier. I'd hold it till You get the call that your Daytona is in. Why rush?

My AD isn't a Tourneau store, and I have no relationship at any Tourneau store, so chances of getting the new Daytona are slim to none, especially this late after Basel.

If and when I get the call, I'll probably still buy the Daytona.

No one said being a TRF member was easy! Lol

Lightforce1911 · 26 April 2016, 11:25 PM

blnr or hulk

Oyster Al · 26 April 2016, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azguy

Only those clowns would think they could $7,500 for a 10/11 year old GMT

Totally.

kevblah · 26 April 2016, 11:30 PM

General consensus seems to be BLNR/Hulk. Considering I already have the Hulk, looks like I'm going to have to try the BLNR out.

Does anyone know what the current MSRP on the BLNR is?

ronricks · 26 April 2016, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevblah

general consensus seems to be blnr/hulk. Considering i already have the hulk, looks like i'm going to have to try the blnr out.

Does anyone know what the current msrp on the blnr is?

$8950

watchwatcher · 26 April 2016, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevblah

General consensus seems to be BLNR/Hulk. Considering I already have the Hulk, looks like I'm going to have to try the BLNR out.

Does anyone know what the current MSRP on the BLNR is?

Sounds like a plan...and a nice pair when you get it. Congrats in advance.

Danny83 · 27 April 2016, 12:57 AM

Blnr sounds like the way to go

26 April 2016, 01:53 PM	#1
kevblah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 223	Tourneau Gift Card Dilemma So I'm going to share a dilemma with you guys that I'm having right now so I can get some advice. A friend of mine has offered to sell me a $9300 Tourneau gift card for $7000. After some negotiating, I got him to agree to sell it to me for $5500. I could not pass up this opportunity to save $3800 off on a watch, so I bought it. Now, this is news to me as I'm located in Boston where Tourneau does not sell new Rolexes, but they apparently are an AD and they do sell new Rolexes at two of their NYC locations. So now I need to figure out what to buy. I'm supposedly on the list for the new ceramic Daytona at my AD, but we'll worry about that if and when that call ever comes. What would you buy with a $9300 Tourneau gift card? I'm not opposed to the idea of spending a little more either, but nothing too crazy. Watches I'm considering: BLNR or TT-GMT

26 April 2016, 01:59 PM	#2
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	I vote this! http://www.tourneau.com/watches/pre-...-VRX32881.html __________________

26 April 2016, 02:00 PM	#3
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	I'd buy in Boston - get pre-owned model to avoid immediate depreciation. And perhaps go for a gold Sub? __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

26 April 2016, 09:09 PM	#15
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	The BNLR would be my choice. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

26 April 2016, 09:22 PM	#16
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,772	BLNR hands down. Great friend you got there. Wish I had your problem. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

26 April 2016, 02:08 PM	#4
kevblah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 223	Wasn't really considering used because the Tourneau pricing on used Rolexes is a lot, but would consider the right watch I suppose.

26 April 2016, 02:16 PM	#5
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Strange situation. Between those two, BLNR hands down. I like steel.

26 April 2016, 02:58 PM	#7
Slippy Chips "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Dirty South Posts: 629	I would buy the card. That's a great deal. My personal preferince is the GMT BLNR, standard GMT, or the Hulk. Any of those would be a steal at $5500!

26 April 2016, 03:09 PM	#8
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,193	BLNR for sure....................

26 April 2016, 05:09 PM	#9
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	If you could somehow manage to get a deepsea Blue that would be another AD score! Otherwise the BLNR or HUlk would also make for great msrp watch purchases with your gift card.

26 April 2016, 05:22 PM	#10
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	A friend and you still knocked him $1500 If it was a friend of mine then I would of advised him if he needed to turn the gift card into cash to buy a BLNR and sell it on. But then this all depends on now loosely you use the term friend, if it was just someone you know and if he was happy with the price then well done

26 April 2016, 07:22 PM	#12
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	You'll get more bang for your buck with an all SS professional model since Tourneau will likely not be discounting anything. BLNR is a great choice. D Blue if they're willing to give it up.

26 April 2016, 08:19 PM	#13
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	Tourneau I think is the only place I've gotten to see the Blacpain Bathyscaphe where I live. So I'd probably buy that.

26 April 2016, 08:35 PM	#14
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	BLNR or Hulk.

26 April 2016, 10:10 PM	#17
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	I will buy your gift card for $5000

26 April 2016, 10:12 PM	#18
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	Go for the TT GMT! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

26 April 2016, 10:18 PM	#19
johneh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: John Location: Toronto Watch: 214270 Posts: 721	Nice work squeezing your friend out of $1,500...with friends like you, who needs enemies? __________________ instagram: jaschtag

26 April 2016, 11:07 PM	#21
Narbeh 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA Watch: AP Posts: 583	Black and blue gmt. No question.

26 April 2016, 11:13 PM	#22
kevblah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 223	Lol you guys, put the pitchforks away! It is a good friend of mine, but he's helping his father sell it it, who apparently won it in a giveaway. Looks like a lot of love for the BLNR, I'll have to try it on in the store and see if I like the way it looks on the wrist. But I think I'll like it because of the PCL's.

26 April 2016, 11:17 PM	#23
Floorguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,952	If your AD will honor the tourneau gift card, then to me it's a no brainier. I'd hold it till You get the call that your Daytona is in. Why rush? __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

26 April 2016, 11:25 PM	#25
Lightforce1911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: evanston Posts: 260	blnr or hulk

26 April 2016, 11:30 PM	#27
kevblah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 223	General consensus seems to be BLNR/Hulk. Considering I already have the Hulk, looks like I'm going to have to try the BLNR out. Does anyone know what the current MSRP on the BLNR is?

27 April 2016, 12:57 AM	#30
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Blnr sounds like the way to go

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