A random question that probably doesn't deserve starting a thread: is it possible to submit a FS/WTT post in the Watch Parts subforum, or a WTB/WTT in the WTB subforum? What I intend to do is to downsize a watch display box.
A random question that probably doesn't deserve starting a thread: is it possible to submit a FS/WTT post in the Watch Parts subforum, or a WTB/WTT in the WTB subforum? What I intend to do is to downsize a watch display box.
I posted this many years ago on Timezone, and at least once on this forum as well:
For the benefit of those who have not yet figured out the precise meanings of words used to describe watches on the Sales Corner, I've put together a handy quick reference guide:
RARE = obscure, and probably undesirable
MINTY = leaves a fresh feeling in your mouth if you suck on it for several minutes (remember though: sucking on a non-waterproof watch could cause damage to the timepiece; conversely, the safer diver's models tend to be very big, and the large crowns may scrape sensitive tissue)
VINTAGE = manufactured sometime prior to 2000
CLASSIC = smaller than 40mm (without crown)
REDUCED = the seller either initially priced the item ridiculously high, or it's unlikely to be sold at any price
REDUCED AGAIN = see above (and probably the latter)
FINAL REDUCTION = seller will probably accept 70% of the stated "final" price, and pay postage plus the Paypal fee
SPRING CLEANING = seller will likely accept $50.00 for the whole lot
STUNNING = just remember that's it's quite possible to be stunned by ugliness
BEAUTIFUL = perhaps in the eye of the beholder, who happens to be the seller
COLLECTIBLE = somebody in the world owns more than one
LNIB = cosmetically fine, but less accurate than a $19.00 quartz watch
LIKE NEW = mint condition (at best)
MINT = excellent condition (at best)
EXCELLENT = very good condition (at best)
VERY GOOD = good condition (at best)
GOOD = fair condition (at best)
FAIR = unsalvageable condition
Finally, for most efficient browsing, keep the following tip in mind: the more exclamation points there are following a description, the less likely it is to be accurate!
Regards,
Tony C.
left out rare and ultra rare
I was wondering if there are a series of "standard" definitions of the types of words used to subjectively describe the condition of a vintage watch? For example, in the 2nd hand vinyl world, there are (relatively formal) definitions of MINT, EXCELLENT, VERY GOOD etc etc. Are there equivalents in the watch world? Or is it read the words, look at the pictures and make up your own mind?
The reason I'm asking is that there is a watch for sale on the forum right now, where the case is described as "perfect". To an English speaker (like me), this would seem to be the equivalent of "mint". But the watch in question is at least 75 years old, is obviously not a "safe queen", and has some visually obvious flaws. So what does "perfect" mean in this context?
I've noticed that people who misuse these terms also tend to use "nines" pricing, as in $4,999 and even $4,999.99. The idea that this would fool buyers into thinking it's less than five thousand dollars is pretty funny.
Dude, 4,999.99 is less than 5,000.
Or is it??
Subtract the former from the latter:
x = 0.999...
10x = 9.999...
Solving, we get x = 1, so 0.999... = 1.
