Out of the watch hobby for 4 years- what did I miss?

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I said best, pound-for-pound, in the mid-level luxury watch segment. I never said they were the “absolute” best, just “relatively” among the mid-level brands. I’ve maintained that stance across all my posts—and many would agree with that claim. No one is comparing a Rolex to PP or ALS. We’re comparing them to Omegas, Breitlings, Cartiers, Panerai’s etc.

And yes, I’m not a “movement expert”, but a movement rated at -2/+2 sec/day (usually even better on wrist), instantaneous date change, anti-magnetism, shock absorbent, etc. the whole works… that should mean something.

Again, this is simply my opinion. My opinion is largely subjective and anecdotal, with some valid/objective underpinnings nonetheless.

Yes, I meant in the sense that you stated, but just didn't feel like typing all that out every time. You are correct, no one is comparing Rolex to PP or ALS, but to "peer" brands.

I'll say it one more time - the issue I took with your post is that the desire for the watch proves it's the best - I don't think I can make my point any more clearly that this doesn't make a lot of sense in the current market when people are buying these based on FOMO and as investments.

We can certainly agree to disagree on this point.

Cheers, Al
 
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Well it might be a bit difficult for you to comprehend, but when you are selling watches at an asking price very few people are willing to pay, you either discount or go out of business.
Thanks for that flash of insight. You really should start your own think tank. 🙄
 
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It'd be fun to freeze this thread for four years and then reopen it to see if we could pick up right where we left off.
 
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It'd be fun to freeze this thread for four years and then reopen it to see if we could pick up right where we left off.

 
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I saw this on Facebook this morning, and couldn’t help myself not sharing here…

Our friend here is running on thin margins, asking for the buyer to pay for shipping 😁

I dream of a world where scalpers don’t exist!

 
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I dream of a world where scalpers don’t exist!

I’m sorry, but we don’t use the term “scalpers” anymore. It’s Native American caudal follicular removers…
 
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I’m sorry, but we don’t use the term “scalpers” anymore. It’s Native American caudal follicular removers…
And “flipper” is derogatory to dolphins who resent the implication that they are trained circus freaks.
I believe the new term for these types of profiteers should be:

Secondary
Market
Economic
Gains
Manipulating
Asshats
 
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And “flipper” is derogatory to dolphins who resent the implication that they are trained circus freaks.
I believe the new term for these types of profiteers should be:

Secondary
Market
Economic
Gains
Manipulating
Asshats
LOL. I love it.
 
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It'd be fun to freeze this thread for four years and then reopen it to see if we could pick up right where we left off.

I just read the whole thread and it seems in 4 years we have turned into TRF (FFS) 😗