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winged_weltall 03/16/22 5:48:37 PM #1:	Okay so first off, I know this sounds crazy and irrational to most of you. And it honestly, it kind of is. This is by far my biggest purchase to date as a collector. I'm a huge watchnerd, it's basically a hardcore passion of mine (some of you might have seen some of my posts before). Since around 2014 I've put together quite a decent collection of watches I really enjoy, prices for my cheaper pieces start as low as $60 (and they all get wrist time!). While some of you might think I can just throw money around, for what it's worth, that's definitely not true. I've been saving for this particular watch since I put my name down on the waiting list a day after the announcement in 2019. No dealers are even putting names down anymore because the demand is through the roof - for this reason, many of this particular model have even sold in excess of double the retail price on the secondary market. Anyway, about the watch. It's a Patek Philippe Calatrava ref.5212A. Patek Philippe is considered one of the most high end Swiss watch brands (prices for their entry level stuff is around $20k, I know, insane), and has extremely traditional designs. You might have noticed the font looks like it was written by hand, and that's because it was, which is a first for the brand, as is the weekly calendar (hence the 1-53 on the dial) - with a brand new movement for it. It has a day, date, week/month complication, a beautifully decorated automatic movement in a stainless steel case and a brown calf strap. What do you think? Opinions really differ on this one, but with this unique watch, that's hardly a surprise. https://imgur.com/6Yyr4Jl https://imgur.com/cwa3kOP https://imgur.com/UC85Zho https://imgur.com/bWqicTY https://imgur.com/0h2cBBK <cite>winged_weltall posted [p:963504292] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>Okay so first off, I know this sounds crazy and irrational to most of you. And it honestly, it kind of is. This is by far my biggest purchase to date as a collector. I'm a huge watchnerd, it's basically a hardcore passion of mine (some of you might have seen some of my posts before). Since around 2014 I've put together quite a decent collection of watches I really enjoy, prices for my cheaper pieces start as low as $60 (and they all get wrist time!). While some of you might think I can just throw money around, for what it's worth, that's definitely not true. I've been saving for this particular watch since I put my name down on the waiting list a day after the announcement in 2019. No dealers are even putting names down anymore because the demand is through the roof - for this reason, many of this particular model have even sold in excess of double the retail price on the secondary market. Anyway, about the watch. It's a Patek Philippe Calatrava ref.5212A. Patek Philippe is considered one of the most high end Swiss watch brands (prices for their entry level stuff is around $20k, I know, insane), and has extremely traditional designs. You might have noticed the font looks like it was written by hand, and that's because it was, which is a first for the brand, as is the weekly calendar (hence the 1-53 on the dial) - with a brand new movement for it. It has a day, date, week/month complication, a beautifully decorated automatic movement in a stainless steel case and a brown calf strap. What do you think? Opinions really differ on this one, but with this unique watch, that's hardly a surprise. https://imgur.com/6Yyr4Jl https://imgur.com/cwa3kOP https://imgur.com/UC85Zho https://imgur.com/bWqicTY https://imgur.com/0h2cBBK </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
winged_weltall 03/16/22 5:50:54 PM #2:	@No_U_L7 What do you think? <cite>winged_weltall posted [p:963504352] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>@No_U_L7 What do you think? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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g0ldie 03/16/22 5:52:20 PM #5:	@SydneySweeNo_U --- https://imgur.com/mApEnf3 <cite>g0ldie posted [p:963504402] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>@SydneySweeNo_U </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
toreysback 03/16/22 5:52:55 PM #6:	you will always know what time it is wearing this baby --- I don't mean to be spoiling your plan, but I won't be a wealthy man The wind in the forest means far more to me, than your plastic society <cite>toreysback posted [p:963504421] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>you will always know what time it is wearing this baby </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SydneySweeNo_U 03/16/22 5:54:16 PM #7:	Damn thats a nice watch. Like that its busy but still classy looking, makes it very unique. Solid taste! I wouldnt ever be able to afford that tho lol ive decided on the green op 36 as my first Rolex, gonna call the AD tmrw to get on the list --- God, it's brutal out here <cite>SydneySweeNo_U posted [p:963504460] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>Damn thats a nice watch. Like that its busy but still classy looking, makes it very unique. Solid taste! I wouldnt ever be able to afford that tho lol ive decided on the green op 36 as my first Rolex, gonna call the AD tmrw to get on the list </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hummer 2 03/16/22 5:54:31 PM #8:	Patek on my wrist goin nuts <cite>Hummer 2 posted [p:963504468] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>Patek on my wrist goin nuts </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ToadallyAwesome 03/16/22 5:55:20 PM #9:	Not my thing at all but I can appreciate the craftsmanship of it. --- http://imgur.com/QKdxwuI <cite>ToadallyAwesome posted [p:963504492] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>Not my thing at all but I can appreciate the craftsmanship of it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
winged_weltall 03/16/22 5:56:11 PM #10:	SydneySweeNo_U posted... Damn thats a nice watch. Like that its busy but still classy looking, makes it very unique. Solid taste! I wouldnt ever be able to afford that tho lol ive decided on the green op 36 as my first Rolex, gonna call the AD tmrw to get on the list Nice choice! If you've purchased with them before, they'll take you down. I hear my AD is rejecting anyone without prior purchase history for any of the hot Rolex models. I'm still waiting for my AD to call me for the yellow OP, probably gonna be another couple of months. <cite>winged_weltall posted [p:963504515] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>SydneySweeNo_U posted... </cite> <quote>Damn thats a nice watch. Like that its busy but still classy looking, makes it very unique. Solid taste! I wouldnt ever be able to afford that tho lol ive decided on the green op 36 as my first Rolex, gonna call the AD tmrw to get on the list</quote> Nice choice! If you've purchased with them before, they'll take you down. I hear my AD is rejecting anyone without prior purchase history for any of the hot Rolex models. I'm still waiting for my AD to call me for the yellow OP, probably gonna be another couple of months. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SydneySweeNo_U 03/16/22 6:02:22 PM #11:	winged_weltall posted... Nice choice! If you've purchased with them before, they'll take you down. I hear my AD is rejecting anyone without prior purchase history for any of the hot Rolex models. I'm still waiting for my AD to call me for the yellow OP, probably gonna be another couple of months. yeah I bought the Tudor BB58 from them 4 months ago. Didnt get on the list at the time because I just bought a house the yellow is great, Im avoiding it because Im Asian and have yellowish undertones i love the red but its way too bold turquoise is gonna be impossible to get so that leaves me with green, bold but can blend in been watching videos of the OP colors all week we can match with the BB58 and OP, but your watch collection is gonna be way more extensive than mine lol --- God, it's brutal out here <cite>SydneySweeNo_U posted [p:963504675] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>winged_weltall posted... </cite> <quote>Nice choice! If you've purchased with them before, they'll take you down. I hear my AD is rejecting anyone without prior purchase history for any of the hot Rolex models. I'm still waiting for my AD to call me for the yellow OP, probably gonna be another couple of months.</quote> yeah I bought the Tudor BB58 from them 4 months ago. Didnt get on the list at the time because I just bought a house the yellow is great, Im avoiding it because Im Asian and have yellowish undertones i love the red but its way too bold turquoise is gonna be impossible to get so that leaves me with green, bold but can blend in been watching videos of the OP colors all week we can match with the BB58 and OP, but your watch collection is gonna be way more extensive than mine lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
David1988 03/16/22 6:04:29 PM #12:	Nice watch, love the font. I guess even if you ever want to sell it you can always get more than what you paid for --- "Let's be honest...I'm everybody's type. I just gotta highlight the parts that appeal to her the most" - No_U_L7 <cite>David1988 posted [p:963504740] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>Nice watch, love the font. I guess even if you ever want to sell it you can always get more than what you paid for </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
g0ldie 03/16/22 6:08:42 PM #13:	can you post the rest of your collection, TC? --- https://imgur.com/mApEnf3 <cite>g0ldie posted [p:963504813] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>can you post the rest of your collection, TC? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nemu 03/16/22 6:10:12 PM #14:	How does something end up so stupidly overpriced on brand name alone? Even if it somehow took 100 man hours to make and used extremely expensive materials, it at most should come to maybe a fifth of that amount. From an aesthetic view, it actually looks pretty good. <cite>Nemu posted [p:963504861] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>How does something end up so stupidly overpriced on brand name alone? Even if it somehow took 100 man hours to make and used extremely expensive materials, it at most should come to maybe a fifth of that amount. From an aesthetic view, it actually looks pretty good. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MacadamianNut3 03/16/22 6:49:02 PM #15:	Cool thing you can use as a heirloom I guess but the only way in hell I would put more than a couple grand on a watch is if I received a million dollars and had to spend it in x amount of days. Especially for something that doesn't look anywhere close to what it cost. That's a brand new car on your wrist. It looks nice though. I wear a Breitling but only because my dad gave me his when he "upgraded". A couple people have been able to notice it was a Breitling just from a quick glance at my wrist but otherwise I don't see what's so special about it because it looks like a regular old man watch. Now I do want a Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute because it kinda looks unique, but I'm not dropping 5k on a watch --- Roll Tide & Go Irish <cite>MacadamianNut3 posted [p:963505490] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>Cool thing you can use as a heirloom I guess but the only way in hell I would put more than a couple grand on a watch is if I received a million dollars and had to spend it in x amount of days. Especially for something that doesn't look anywhere close to what it cost. That's a brand new car on your wrist. It looks nice though. I wear a Breitling but only because my dad gave me his when he "upgraded". A couple people have been able to notice it was a Breitling just from a quick glance at my wrist but otherwise I don't see what's so special about it because it looks like a regular old man watch. Now I do want a Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute because it kinda looks unique, but I'm not dropping 5k on a watch </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Super Saiyan 3 Goku 03/16/22 7:08:52 PM #16:	I wear a Breitling but only because my dad gave me his when he "upgraded" Which one? Currently wearing my Superocean 44. --- When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. - Confucius <cite>Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted [p:963506106] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote><quote>I wear a Breitling but only because my dad gave me his when he "upgraded"</quote>Which one? Currently wearing my Superocean 44. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MacadamianNut3 03/16/22 7:30:43 PM #17:	I don't know why it was so hard to find the watch after reading the face and back, but it's this https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/8/6/4/AAUJMyAADCTY.jpg Topic did motivate me to change the strap to a leather one because that was the main reason I didn't like it, so I just called my dad to get info. Edit: Nevermind. While Breitling straps are a kinda reasonable price at around $200 the buckles are ridiculously overpriced at $300+ and of course don't come with the straps. --- Roll Tide & Go Irish <cite>MacadamianNut3 posted [p:963506708] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>I don't know why it was so hard to find the watch after reading the face and back, but it's this https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/8/6/4/AAUJMyAADCTY.jpg Topic did motivate me to change the strap to a leather one because that was the main reason I didn't like it, so I just called my dad to get info. Edit: Nevermind. While Breitling straps are a kinda reasonable price at around $200 the buckles are ridiculously overpriced at $300+ and of course don't come with the straps. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
3PiesAndAFork 03/16/22 8:03:52 PM #18:	That's a really nice looking watch. --- @('_')@ <cite>3PiesAndAFork posted [p:963507676] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>That's a really nice looking watch. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mustachedmystic 03/16/22 8:31:53 PM #19:	I just gotta ask, what does someone that drops 30k on a watch drive? --- Vegy is a 30 year old man, who's pretending to be a 60 year old woman that likes to act like a 57 year old man that pretends to be a horny 16 year old boy. <cite>mustachedmystic posted [p:963508463] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>I just gotta ask, what does someone that drops 30k on a watch drive? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kirbymuncher 03/16/22 8:37:38 PM #20:	does this sort of watch have a miniature computer in it, or is it really all analog/clockwork --- THIS IS WHAT I HATE A BOUT EVREY WEBSITE!! THERES SO MUCH PEOPLE READING AND POSTING STUIPED STUFF <cite>kirbymuncher posted [p:963508584] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>does this sort of watch have a miniature computer in it, or is it really all analog/clockwork </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DangerCaged 03/16/22 8:45:16 PM #21:	One of my favorite past time to do is to ask people w/ nice watches what time it is, and then observe them taking out their phones. --- I'm just here to escape the real world. <cite>DangerCaged posted [p:963508793] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>One of my favorite past time to do is to ask people w/ nice watches what time it is, and then observe them taking out their phones. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mustachedmystic 03/16/22 9:05:24 PM #22:	DangerCaged posted... One of my favorite past time to do is to ask people w/ nice watches what time it is, and then observe them taking out their phones. LOL, the other day I instinctively turned my wrist in order to look at my watch, even though I was holding my phone at the time. --- Vegy is a 30 year old man, who's pretending to be a 60 year old woman that likes to act like a 57 year old man that pretends to be a horny 16 year old boy. <cite>mustachedmystic posted [p:963509365] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>DangerCaged posted... </cite> <quote>One of my favorite past time to do is to ask people w/ nice watches what time it is, and then observe them taking out their phones.</quote>LOL, the other day I instinctively turned my wrist in order to look at my watch, even though I was holding my phone at the time. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
toadfan64 03/16/22 9:15:53 PM #23:	Not a hobby I would ever care about, but that is a pretty neat watch. --- Brawl FC - 5412-9555-6314 Also known as Toadfan64 <cite>toadfan64 posted [p:963509658] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>Not a hobby I would ever care about, but that is a pretty neat watch.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rexcrk 03/16/22 9:34:53 PM #24:	Why did you type it like $30000? ~~Other than to get the attention Im giving you right now~~ --- Tell my tale to those who ask. Tell it truly, the ill deeds, along with the good, and let me be judged accordingly. The rest... is silence. <cite>rexcrk posted [p:963510157] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote> Why did you type it like $30000? Other than to get the attention Im giving you right now </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MrDrMan 03/16/22 9:36:16 PM #25:	toadfan64 posted... Not a hobby I would ever care about, but that is a pretty neat watch. This. --- Insert sig here <cite>MrDrMan posted [p:963510190] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>toadfan64 posted... </cite> <quote>Not a hobby I would ever care about, but that is a pretty neat watch.</quote> This. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AloneIBreak 03/16/22 9:38:37 PM #26:	Damn attractive watch, TC. I appreciate your taste. --- "War does not determine who is right, only who is left." - Bertrand Russell Libertarian socialist. <cite>AloneIBreak posted [p:963510260] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>Damn attractive watch, TC. I appreciate your taste. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Looked gf 03/16/22 9:44:20 PM #27:	SydneySweeNo_U posted... Damn thats a nice watch. Like that its busy but still classy looking, makes it very unique. Solid taste! I wouldnt ever be able to afford that tho lol ive decided on the green op 36 as my first Rolex, gonna call the AD tmrw to get on the list Waitlist for an... OP? Rolex is a fucking joke --- Whats the downside? <cite>Looked gf posted [p:963510428] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>SydneySweeNo_U posted... </cite> <quote>Damn thats a nice watch. Like that its busy but still classy looking, makes it very unique. Solid taste! I wouldnt ever be able to afford that tho lol ive decided on the green op 36 as my first Rolex, gonna call the AD tmrw to get on the list</quote>Waitlist for an... OP? Rolex is a fucking joke </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
theAteam 03/16/22 9:44:30 PM #28:	Post that shit to r/watches if you haven't already I always thought Pateks were all those squarish metal style pieces but this is clean af --- Buffalo Bills <cite>theAteam posted [p:963510437] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>Post that shit to r/watches if you haven't already I always thought Pateks were all those squarish metal style pieces but this is clean af </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
clyde_frog 03/16/22 9:45:34 PM #29:	Literally has a similar aesthetic to a watch you can buy on ebay for $100 lol. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/4/6/AAYr23AADCUq.jpg --- http://i.imgur.com/UFOAF.gif http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m71fpsIYJA1qf1116o1_500.jpg ~Formerly known as BabeFAQs~ <cite>clyde_frog posted [p:963510464] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>Literally has a similar aesthetic to a watch you can buy on ebay for $100 lol. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/4/6/AAYr23AADCUq.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Zonbei 03/16/22 9:57:53 PM #31:	winged_weltall posted... Okay so first off, I know this sounds crazy and irrational to most of you. And it honestly, it kind of is. This is by far my biggest purchase to date as a collector. I'm a huge watchnerd, it's basically a hardcore passion of mine (some of you might have seen some of my posts before). Since around 2014 I've put together quite a decent collection of watches I really enjoy, prices for my cheaper pieces start as low as $60 (and they all get wrist time!). While some of you might think I can just throw money around, for what it's worth, that's definitely not true. I've been saving for this particular watch since I put my name down on the waiting list a day after the announcement in 2019. No dealers are even putting names down anymore because the demand is through the roof - for this reason, many of this particular model have even sold in excess of double the retail price on the secondary market. Anyway, about the watch. It's a Patek Philippe Calatrava ref.5212A. Patek Philippe is considered one of the most high end Swiss watch brands (prices for their entry level stuff is around $20k, I know, insane), and has extremely traditional designs. You might have noticed the font looks like it was written by hand, and that's because it was, which is a first for the brand, as is the weekly calendar (hence the 1-53 on the dial) - with a brand new movement for it. It has a day, date, week/month complication, a beautifully decorated automatic movement in a stainless steel case and a brown calf strap. What do you think? Opinions really differ on this one, but with this unique watch, that's hardly a surprise. https://imgur.com/6Yyr4Jl https://imgur.com/cwa3kOP https://imgur.com/UC85Zho https://imgur.com/bWqicTY https://imgur.com/0h2cBBK What do you do if you trip and break the watch --- It's a luscious mix of words and tricks, that let us bet, when we know we should have folded. <cite>Zonbei posted [p:963510807] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>winged_weltall posted... </cite> <quote>Okay so first off, I know this sounds crazy and irrational to most of you. And it honestly, it kind of is. This is by far my biggest purchase to date as a collector. I'm a huge watchnerd, it's basically a hardcore passion of mine (some of you might have seen some of my posts before). Since around 2014 I've put together quite a decent collection of watches I really enjoy, prices for my cheaper pieces start as low as $60 (and they all get wrist time!). While some of you might think I can just throw money around, for what it's worth, that's definitely not true. I've been saving for this particular watch since I put my name down on the waiting list a day after the announcement in 2019. No dealers are even putting names down anymore because the demand is through the roof - for this reason, many of this particular model have even sold in excess of double the retail price on the secondary market. Anyway, about the watch. It's a Patek Philippe Calatrava ref.5212A. Patek Philippe is considered one of the most high end Swiss watch brands (prices for their entry level stuff is around $20k, I know, insane), and has extremely traditional designs. You might have noticed the font looks like it was written by hand, and that's because it was, which is a first for the brand, as is the weekly calendar (hence the 1-53 on the dial) - with a brand new movement for it. It has a day, date, week/month complication, a beautifully decorated automatic movement in a stainless steel case and a brown calf strap. What do you think? Opinions really differ on this one, but with this unique watch, that's hardly a surprise. https://imgur.com/6Yyr4Jl https://imgur.com/cwa3kOP https://imgur.com/UC85Zho https://imgur.com/bWqicTY https://imgur.com/0h2cBBK</quote> What do you do if you trip and break the watch </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
winged_weltall 03/17/22 2:26:02 AM #32:	ToadallyAwesome posted... Not my thing at all but I can appreciate the craftsmanship of it. Thank you! Yeah it doesn't have to be everyone's thing of course. SydneySweeNo_U posted... yeah I bought the Tudor BB58 from them 4 months ago. Didnt get on the list at the time because I just bought a house the yellow is great, Im avoiding it because Im Asian and have yellowish undertones i love the red but its way too bold turquoise is gonna be impossible to get so that leaves me with green, bold but can blend in been watching videos of the OP colors all week we can match with the BB58 and OP, but your watch collection is gonna be way more extensive than mine lol Yeah, turquoise is gonna take ages. I'm on the list for the turquoise in 36mm (for my sister) and the yellow in 41mm (brother). I expect to wait till 2024 at least for the turquoise. David1988 posted... Nice watch, love the font. I guess even if you ever want to sell it you can always get more than what you paid for Yeah the font really is killer! Yeah, I suppose I could sell if I ever have to. Would much rather give it to one of my 2 daughters some day though! <cite>winged_weltall posted [p:963517022] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>ToadallyAwesome posted... </cite> <quote>Not my thing at all but I can appreciate the craftsmanship of it.</quote> Thank you! Yeah it doesn't have to be everyone's thing of course. SydneySweeNo_U posted... </cite> <quote>yeah I bought the Tudor BB58 from them 4 months ago. Didnt get on the list at the time because I just bought a house the yellow is great, Im avoiding it because Im Asian and have yellowish undertones i love the red but its way too bold turquoise is gonna be impossible to get so that leaves me with green, bold but can blend in been watching videos of the OP colors all week we can match with the BB58 and OP, but your watch collection is gonna be way more extensive than mine lol</quote> Yeah, turquoise is gonna take ages. I'm on the list for the turquoise in 36mm (for my sister) and the yellow in 41mm (brother). I expect to wait till 2024 at least for the turquoise. David1988 posted... </cite> <quote>Nice watch, love the font. I guess even if you ever want to sell it you can always get more than what you paid for</quote> Yeah the font really is killer! Yeah, I suppose I could sell if I ever have to. Would much rather give it to one of my 2 daughters some day though! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
winged_weltall 03/17/22 2:40:07 AM #33:	g0ldie posted... can you post the rest of your collection, TC? Sure, I'll post a pic later this afternoon. Will tag you. Nemu posted... How does something end up so stupidly overpriced on brand name alone? Even if it somehow took 100 man hours to make and used extremely expensive materials, it at most should come to maybe a fifth of that amount. From an aesthetic view, it actually looks pretty good. Conceptualizing, R&D, testing, paying the best watchmakers in the world to work on it, materials, infrastructure, etc. Patek Philippe is by no means a bargain, I mean, in the end, it's just a watch. But it wlll never feel like a flat out rip off compared to brands like Hublot and Richard Mille. There are Hublots that on a quality level feel like a $1500 watch and it's being sold for 15'000. Same with Richard Mille, there are RM's that feel like a 30'000 watch, but sell for 1.5 million. It's absolute bananas, and the watch is hideous as well. At least with Patek you get the best of the best in the industry and you're being blatantly lied to / ripped off like with certain other brands. Resale value is a testament to that. <cite>winged_weltall posted [p:963517205] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>g0ldie posted... </cite> <quote>can you post the rest of your collection, TC?</quote> Sure, I'll post a pic later this afternoon. Will tag you. Nemu posted... </cite> <quote>How does something end up so stupidly overpriced on brand name alone? Even if it somehow took 100 man hours to make and used extremely expensive materials, it at most should come to maybe a fifth of that amount. From an aesthetic view, it actually looks pretty good.</quote> Conceptualizing, R&D, testing, paying the best watchmakers in the world to work on it, materials, infrastructure, etc. Patek Philippe is by no means a bargain, I mean, in the end, it's just a watch. But it wlll never feel like a flat out rip off compared to brands like Hublot and Richard Mille. There are Hublots that on a quality level feel like a $1500 watch and it's being sold for 15'000. Same with Richard Mille, there are RM's that feel like a 30'000 watch, but sell for 1.5 million. It's absolute bananas, and the watch is hideous as well. At least with Patek you get the best of the best in the industry and you're being blatantly lied to / ripped off like with certain other brands. Resale value is a testament to that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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KaZooo 03/17/22 2:44:12 AM #35:	Nice pick up tc. Hope the hobby keeps on. --- Competing every night, both ends, shoot inside/outside, fast break, transition, Monta Ellis have it all <cite>KaZooo posted [p:963517255] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>Nice pick up tc. Hope the hobby keeps on. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gamer167 03/17/22 2:48:26 AM #36:	I wouldnt even think to pay $200 for a watch, $30,000 is just ridiculous. That being said that is a beautiful fucking watch, damn. <cite>gamer167 posted [p:963517305] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>I wouldnt even think to pay $200 for a watch, $30,000 is just ridiculous. That being said that is a beautiful fucking watch, damn.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lonestar2000 03/17/22 2:55:23 AM #37:	LMAO, what a stupid waste of money. Do you not own a phone? --- Rumble Roses. Someone enters the room. Them: O_O Me: What?! I always play games without my pants on!- Inmate 922335 #ImpeachToadDickTrump <cite>Lonestar2000 posted [p:963517376] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>LMAO, what a stupid waste of money. Do you not own a phone? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
g0ldie 03/17/22 4:23:44 AM #38:	winged_weltall posted... Sure, I'll post a pic later this afternoon. Will tag you. thanks! --- https://imgur.com/mApEnf3 <cite>g0ldie posted [p:963518303] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>winged_weltall posted... </cite> <quote>Sure, I'll post a pic later this afternoon. Will tag you.</quote>thanks! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sasquatchimo 03/17/22 4:30:38 AM #39:	Whatever fills your time and passion, guy. I spent 35k on motorcycles last year. I am eyeing a 45k 1 of 100 motorcycle right now. Passion is passion. Collecting is collecting. But I also enjoy tinkering on my motorcycles. --- https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1544-motorcycles-and-tequila <cite>Sasquatchimo posted [p:963518378] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>Whatever fills your time and passion, guy. I spent 35k on motorcycles last year. I am eyeing a 45k 1 of 100 motorcycle right now. Passion is passion. Collecting is collecting. But I also enjoy tinkering on my motorcycles. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KamenRiderBlade 03/17/22 5:02:13 AM #40:	As long as you enjoy it. That's all that matters. --- Are you a MexiCAN or a MexiCAN'T - Johnny Depp '*Once Upon A Time in Mexico*' <cite>KamenRiderBlade posted [p:963518683] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>As long as you enjoy it. That's all that matters. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
h23456bca 03/17/22 5:10:51 AM #41:	I know this is some sort of bragging, or posturing or whatever you wanna call it, but I dont get it. I mean watches are cool, especially high end ones, but any time someone says I bought something worth x amount of dollars, what do you think, all I can think is this person is a douchebag. this site is a liberal dumpster fire. Maybe you should have gave that money to support Ukraine, or whatever the next thing is that all liberal bandwagon people cling to? --- People say I'm no good, crazy as a loon. 'Cause I get stoned in the morning, and drunk in the afternoon. <cite>h23456bca posted [p:963518759] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>I know this is some sort of bragging, or posturing or whatever you wanna call it, but I dont get it. I mean watches are cool, especially high end ones, but any time someone says I bought something worth x amount of dollars, what do you think, all I can think is this person is a douchebag. this site is a liberal dumpster fire. Maybe you should have gave that money to support Ukraine, or whatever the next thing is that all liberal bandwagon people cling to? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Paragon21XX 03/17/22 5:15:55 AM #42:	Lonestar2000 posted... LMAO, what a stupid waste of money. Do you not own a phone? Point of wearing watches . . . . . . (x1000) Your head That said, I will never pay that much for a watch. If I had $30k to drop on something, it would be a 2nd vehicle as my daily driver is not made for anything but commuting and joyrides. ~$500 is about the most I will ever pay for a watch. --- Hmm... <cite>Paragon21XX posted [p:963518805] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>Lonestar2000 posted... </cite> <quote>LMAO, what a stupid waste of money. Do you not own a phone?</quote>Point of wearing watches . . . . . . (x1000) Your head That said, I will never pay that much for a watch. If I had $30k to drop on something, it would be a 2nd vehicle as my daily driver is not made for anything but commuting and joyrides. ~$500 is about the most I will ever pay for a watch. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ncsonic 03/17/22 5:24:29 AM #43:	I reported you h234 --- WIRED https://www.youtube.com/user/wired <cite>ncsonic posted [p:963518885] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>I reported you h234 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
g980 03/17/22 6:41:42 AM #44:	i dont care for watches but that one does look really good not '$30k good', but godspeed my man --- These old bones live to learn her wanton ways: (I measure time by how a body sways). <cite>g980 posted [p:963519674] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>i dont care for watches but that one does look really good not '$30k good', but godspeed my man</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
spikethedevil 03/17/22 6:46:23 AM #45:	That doesnt look like its worth 30,000. --- A garbage pod!? It's a smegging garbage pod! <cite>spikethedevil posted [p:963519718] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>That doesnt look like its worth 30,000. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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clyde_frog 03/17/22 7:29:41 AM #47:	spikethedevil posted... That doesnt look like its worth 30,000. Exactly what I tried pointing out. Youd think its a $200-300 watch at first glance. The look of TCs watch is classy and subtle, but why spend $30k on it when you can get a very luxurious watch for $1-5k? --- http://i.imgur.com/UFOAF.gif http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m71fpsIYJA1qf1116o1_500.jpg ~Formerly known as BabeFAQs~ <cite>clyde_frog posted [p:963520199] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>spikethedevil posted... </cite> <quote>That doesnt look like its worth 30,000.</quote> Exactly what I tried pointing out. Youd think its a $200-300 watch at first glance. The look of TCs watch is classy and subtle, but why spend $30k on it when you can get a very luxurious watch for $1-5k? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ryvell 03/17/22 7:54:50 AM #48:	Looks like a pretty standard watch, but to each their own I guess? <cite>Ryvell posted [p:963520494] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>Looks like a pretty standard watch, but to each their own I guess? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sczoyd 03/17/22 7:59:27 AM #49:	I don't really understand the whole fancy watch thing, to me there are nicer looking ones for $300. But then I wish I could spend $30,000 on a watch... --- "No merkins? Fie on thee." - zhukov1943 WoT <cite>Sczoyd posted [p:963520553] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>I don't really understand the whole fancy watch thing, to me there are nicer looking ones for $300. But then I wish I could spend $30,000 on a watch... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
winged_weltall 03/17/22 1:23:53 PM #50:	MacadamianNut3 posted... Cool thing you can use as a heirloom I guess but the only way in hell I would put more than a couple grand on a watch is if I received a million dollars and had to spend it in x amount of days. Especially for something that doesn't look anywhere close to what it cost. That's a brand new car on your wrist. It looks nice though. I wear a Breitling but only because my dad gave me his when he "upgraded". A couple people have been able to notice it was a Breitling just from a quick glance at my wrist but otherwise I don't see what's so special about it because it looks like a regular old man watch. Now I do want a Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute because it kinda looks unique, but I'm not dropping 5k on a watch That's awesome, I'm a huge Breitling fan, I own the Navitimer. It's actually the first watch that got me into the hobby when I was just 15 years old. Got my first one (pictured below) at 25 after saving for over a year. Your avenger is fantastic btw! A friend of mine has that exact one and it's super cool. https://imgur.com/Z9ynx4H Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted... Which one? Currently wearing my Superocean 44. Great choice btw! mustachedmystic posted... I just gotta ask, what does someone that drops 30k on a watch drive? Nothing special at all! I ride a 2014 Honda Civic. Not a car guy (more of a motorbike guy tbh), but I adore my Honda! AloneIBreak posted... Damn attractive watch, TC. I appreciate your taste. Thank you! I thought if I spend that much money, it needs to be something unique. A standard yellow gold time/date or time only dress watch is too boring for that kind money imo. Btw, love the username if it's a reference to the Korn song. Easily one of their best songs! theAteam posted... Post that shit to r/watches if you haven't already I always thought Pateks were all those squarish metal style pieces but this is clean af Yeah, not all their pieces are nice. I think the one you're talking about is the Nautilus, which is basically the hottest watch in the entire industry now. It's a nice piece for sure, but the hype it gets is pretty ridiculous tbh... clyde_frog posted... Literally has a similar aesthetic to a watch you can buy on ebay for $100 lol. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/4/6/AAYr23AADCUq.jpg That's like saying a Ferrari does what a $5000 car does. There are similarities, ie both cars have 4 wheels, doors, and a steering wheel. But one is a piece of art while the other is just meant to get your from A to B. [LFAQs-redacted-quote] This is one of those watches that you have to see up close to be able to appreciate it fully. I have many watches but this one is on a completely different level. <cite>winged_weltall posted [p:963527647] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>MacadamianNut3 posted... </cite> <quote>Cool thing you can use as a heirloom I guess but the only way in hell I would put more than a couple grand on a watch is if I received a million dollars and had to spend it in x amount of days. Especially for something that doesn't look anywhere close to what it cost. That's a brand new car on your wrist. It looks nice though. I wear a Breitling but only because my dad gave me his when he "upgraded". A couple people have been able to notice it was a Breitling just from a quick glance at my wrist but otherwise I don't see what's so special about it because it looks like a regular old man watch. Now I do want a Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute because it kinda looks unique, but I'm not dropping 5k on a watch</quote> That's awesome, I'm a huge Breitling fan, I own the Navitimer. It's actually the first watch that got me into the hobby when I was just 15 years old. Got my first one (pictured below) at 25 after saving for over a year. Your avenger is fantastic btw! A friend of mine has that exact one and it's super cool. https://imgur.com/Z9ynx4H Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted... </cite> <quote>Which one? Currently wearing my Superocean 44.</quote> Great choice btw! mustachedmystic posted... </cite> <quote>I just gotta ask, what does someone that drops 30k on a watch drive?</quote> Nothing special at all! I ride a 2014 Honda Civic. Not a car guy (more of a motorbike guy tbh), but I adore my Honda! AloneIBreak posted... </cite> <quote>Damn attractive watch, TC. I appreciate your taste.</quote> Thank you! I thought if I spend that much money, it needs to be something unique. A standard yellow gold time/date or time only dress watch is too boring for that kind money imo. Btw, love the username if it's a reference to the Korn song. Easily one of their best songs! theAteam posted... </cite> <quote>Post that shit to r/watches if you haven't already I always thought Pateks were all those squarish metal style pieces but this is clean af</quote> Yeah, not all their pieces are nice. I think the one you're talking about is the Nautilus, which is basically the hottest watch in the entire industry now. It's a nice piece for sure, but the hype it gets is pretty ridiculous tbh... clyde_frog posted... </cite> <quote>Literally has a similar aesthetic to a watch you can buy on ebay for $100 lol. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/4/6/AAYr23AADCUq.jpg</quote> That's like saying a Ferrari does what a $5000 car does. There are similarities, ie both cars have 4 wheels, doors, and a steering wheel. But one is a piece of art while the other is just meant to get your from A to B. <cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> This is one of those watches that you have to see up close to be able to appreciate it fully. I have many watches but this one is on a completely different level. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wii_Shaker 03/17/22 1:25:18 PM #51:	g980 posted... i dont care for watches but that one does look really good not '$30k good', but godspeed my man Agree. If you have 30k sitting around to spend on a watch than my opinion will be of little value to you. --- "He busted in, blessed be the Lord Who believe any mess they read up on a message board" -MF DOOM 1970-2020 (G.O.A.T.) <cite>Wii_Shaker posted [p:963527674] in I bought a... [t:79945749]...</cite> <quote>g980 posted... </cite> <quote>i dont care for watches but that one does look really good not '$30k good', but godspeed my man</quote>Agree. If you have 30k sitting around to spend on a watch than my opinion will be of little value to you. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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