[trammway]

Originally Posted by Electromotive

Congratulations on the new acquisitions and the very fine collection you have. You have clearly made it in life, hats off to you.

how does one go about acquiring an ALS?

Are used ones easier to come by compared to new ones?

I have the same query regarding Jaquet Droz as well, but from what I understand they are Ferrari level exclusive and all pieces are limited editions.

Answer is opposite of what you have been assuming of the availability these watches. Actually you can pretty much get anything and everything in the preowned or grey market.

All the scarcity is around buying new from Authorized Dealers only. Again JD shouldn’t be an issue buying new, ping me with the model reference and I can get you the leads in US.

ALS, VC, AP, PP and Rolex are all almost completely non available in the AD’s shelves. But all of them are available in grey market with premium price tags(some are extremely high priced).

As far as ALS preowned watches, you do get them on Facebook groups, preowned dealers or pawn shops. Just need to have patience as these are produced and circulated in limited quantities and demand is also very high.

After the COVID19 pandemic, there is a tsunami of watch buyers lay their hands on everything available on the internet hence demand is leaping high but the production is not in full capacity that drives the prices even higher range. This situation has provided so many flippers an opportunity to make profits and also they drive tough competition to the actual wearers trying to buy a watch.

One and half years ago I used to get $14k price tagged AP ROO but now a days the preowned prices starting with $22k tag and goes almost upto $70k

If you are ok with alternate brands that aren’t not very famous in the Industry I would recommend looking at these

1. Chopard
2. Bvlgari (Octo Finissimo line)
3. Parmigiani Fleurier
4. Glashutte Original
5. Piaget
6. Blancpain
7. Zenith

Above brands produces some of the best in class and horologically advanced watches. I have many Zenith’s in my collection but remaining are in the radar.

[Electromotive]

Originally Posted by trammway

All the scarcity is around buying new from Authorized Dealers only. Again JD shouldn’t be an issue buying new, ping me with the model reference and I can get you the leads in US.

I wish I had the money to buy every JD model. Each piece is unparalled mechanical art. My favorite would be the lotus automation and the parrot pocket watch. I am only looking for the Datograph right now. JD is reserved for when I cross my next financial milestone. But thank you so much for offering your contacts.

After the COVID19 pandemic, there is a tsunami of watch buyers lay their hands on everything available on the internet hence demand is leaping high but the production is not in full capacity that drives the prices even higher range. This situation has provided so many flippers an opportunity to make profits and also they drive tough competition to the actual wearers trying to buy a watch.

One and half years ago I used to get $14k price tagged AP ROO but now a days the preowned prices starting with $22k tag and goes almost upto $70k

Yep. Lot of people got rich off of crypto and stocks. I almost got offered double for my reverso in 2021. Crazy times.

If you are ok with alternate brands that aren’t not very famous in the Industry I would recommend looking at these

1. Chopard
2. Bvlgari (Octo Finissimo line)
3. Parmigiani Fleurier
4. Glashutte Original
5. Piaget
6. Blancpain
7. Zenith

Above brands produces some of the best in class and horologically advanced watches. I have many Zenith’s in my collection but remaining are in the radar.

All very good. I am partial towards F P Journe though. I actually have the defy classic skeleton. It is a very nice conversation starter.

[trammway]

Originally Posted by Electromotive

I am partial towards F P Journe though.

There are so many JDs in $6k or less budget in preowned market

But FPJ are in the premium price tag category so it is as good as other names.

But good luck for your hunt

[Electromotive]

JD Magic lotus. Mesmerizing mechanical art.





Price: ~250K USD pre-covid

[noopster]

I got my Dad’s old Seiko automatic fixed recently. We lost him in July and when he was in hospital I'd told him my plan which he found more amusing than touching. He’d bought it in 1970 I think and had kept it all these years though he'd shifted to more reliable quartz watches a long while back.

Took it to my friendly neighbourhood watch guy: World Time on Paud Road and he said he would give it a shot. It’s in working condition now but the day/date is a bit temperamental.



I wore it just once- to a lunch meeting with some old friends- and don’t plan to use it regularly. But feel good that I got this done.

[saket77]

An impulsive purchase. I don’t wear digital watches much but this reminds me of my childhood when I used to buy Chinese calculator watches for Rs. 100-150. Got this Data Bank series model by Casio from Amazon:

[Tapish]

Hi guys,

Need some help. My BIL just got a watch winder from the US for me as a gift. Unfortunately, the charging cable was not a part of the box and he did not notice that while packing.

I am unable to figure out what charger will work best for it in India. Can somebody help with this?

https://www.amazon.in/CHIYODA-Watche.../dp/B07TQMCJP7

Thanks in advance
T

[Electromotive]

Originally Posted by Tapish

I am unable to figure out what charger will work best for it in India. Can somebody help with this?

Here you go:

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[abtyagi]

So there was this limited edition model of beloved Casioak(GA-2100HC-4ADR) listed on Amazon. Even though I haven’t had need for it, but anyways went ahead and bought it. I got a decent deal on it also. MRP ₹9195, got it for ₹6635. Looks ok, I personally think, let me know what you guys think about it.

[Pancham]

Guys I have fallen in love. The subject of love ‘this time’ is an Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch. It is so beautiful. I have a few questions:

1. What kind of servicing is required for an Omega?

2. The price that I am seeing on ethos is 6.11L. What is the room for negotiation on these watches?

3. Is there a place in Delhi-NCR I can go try it out in person?

[Maverick1977]

My dad used to own 2 Camy watches, 1 was a winding one with a very unique chain and the other a winding + automatic.

Does any one own a camy watch here? I have been looking for the unique chain of the winding watch but most people see the brand and wonder where I got it from.

Any leads will be highly appreciated

[Sebring]

Brighter orange suits the GSHOCK

Originally Posted by abtyagi

So there was this limited edition model of beloved Casioak(GA-2100HC-4ADR) listed on Amazon. Even though I haven’t had need for it, but anyways went ahead and bought it. I got a decent deal on it also. MRP ₹9195, got it for ₹6635

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by Pancham

Guys I have fallen in love. The subject of love ‘this time’ is an Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch. It is so beautiful. I have a few questions:

1. What kind of servicing is required for an Omega?

2. The price that I am seeing on ethos is 6.11L. What is the room for negotiation on these watches?

3. Is there a place in Delhi-NCR I can go try it out in person?

1. Mechanical watches require servicing every five years or so.

2. All prices are negotiable. There is a margin of 15% to 25% on the list price. At times during stock clearance you may get as much as 30% or more off.

3. Omega has a few official retailers. Ethos and Kapoor Watch company are two. You can get a list of authorised agents on the net.
https://www.omegawatches.com/store/c...city/new-delhi

For deep discounts you have to be patient and wait for various schemes to come up.

[Tapish]

Originally Posted by Electromotive

Here you go:

Thanks Electromotive.

Hi guys, I have one question - a friend is able to get me a Rolex OP Datejust (from abroad) white gold "New" through a friend for about 4.5L. The retail price of the same in India is around 6.6L. I'm reading of resale prices for in-demand Rolexes to be around 2x of this. Should I take this deal if I'm only looking to sell it ahead? Would secondtimezone or Luxepolis be able to get me a decent margin?

Thanks
T

[Amrik Singh]

Originally Posted by Tapish

Thanks Electromotive.

Hi guys, I have one question - a friend is able to get me a Rolex OP Datejust (from abroad) white gold "New" through a friend for about 4.5L. The retail price of the same in India is around 6.6L. I'm reading of resale prices for in-demand Rolexes to be around 2x of this. Should I take this deal if I'm only looking to sell it ahead? Would secondtimezone or Luxepolis be able to get me a decent margin?

Thanks
T

Although not very clear, I feel you shall be buying with White money and the assumed sale is (again doubtful) by receiving Black money.
Anyone spending 6 lacs plus just for a Watch is no ordinary person and must have flown abroad where he could select from various models available rather than be forced to a particular available Watch. Watch for the Watch.