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05-01-2010, 11:13 AM | #23 |
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cool, so since my car's fuc*ed now, and will be for a few weeks. Let's talk about watches.
Here's my list, what have you got? Patek Philippe: 1. 5980 2. 5711 pink gold Audemars Piguet: 1. Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Panerai: 1. 233 2. 214 3. 104 Rolex: 1. GMT II green hand SS 2. SUB blue and gold/ss 3. Daytona SS black faced IWC: 1. Big Pilot SS There are a few more... Where do you get your watches? I get them in Thailand and Hong Kong, where there are cheaper |
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05-10-2010, 10:36 PM | #24 | |
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I've just started with a Tag Heuer Carrera. Next up a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Paul Newman. How sound are watches as a long term hold of value? I would guess it's a matter of choosing the right models. How've your values held up over the years? |
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05-22-2010, 03:07 AM | #25 |
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this is from my personal experience.
you have to decide if you want a bunch of good watches around 1000 to 5000 that don't hold value, or just a few 10000+ watches that have a chance to hold value or drop less in value. I've spent quite a bit on tags/omega's etc... these are great watches... but because they are mass produced and because of the image and demand for these watches, they aren't worth much. Not to say that all patek philippes are worth it... but you really have to do your research and see why some watches retail for 40K and retain or go up and some retail for 100K and drop to 50K once you wear it. just because it's expensive, doesn't mean that it's a real collector or demanded watch. examples; daytona white gold... not worth collecting... stainless... it's about 9000 to 11000 usd, but holds it's value... i don't see them going up much. they say that they are hard to get but i see alot of people owning a few of them. panerai's are a hype, so you have to choose certain ones. www.paneristi.com read about them. Rolex's are pretty normal, every watch collector has a sub, daytona, gmt.... but they probably don't wear them. JLC... drop alot after you wear it... and you have to like thier looks... classy but that's about it. ap... drop as well... unless you go to the barachello etc.... richard mille... over priced... 2nd hand prices drop quite a bit i prefer watches that look normal yet retain it's value and aren't high maintanance... so I go with PP 5712 or 5980 in SS.... there are many brands that market themselves as being high and put a high retail price, but when you actual bargain with the dealer, they'll discount alot.... like, iwc, breitling etc... graham... so many of them... all over 5000... but in my opinion, not worth it... hope i didn't offend anyone.... everyone has diff tastes... as well.... depending on the country you live in..... each brand has it's market share.. breitlings are known in EU and USA.. but in Asia, you'll get discounts and people still won't buy them. |
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05-22-2010, 03:17 AM | #26 |
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This is what I would do:
1. get a tag or omega... everyone that gets one thinks that they are expensive in the beginning. And if you can stop here... that's best. but if you start falling in love with watches..... uh oh 2. if you're moving over the tag or omega, you'll probably go rolex, because you wanted a rolex, but didn't want to dish out 5000 in the beginning and figured 2000 for a tag and same high quality and later find out that you still want a rolex. if you can stop at the rolex.. great... but after a while if you start looking again, you'll notice that everyone has one... so then you'll prob look for something just a bit more expensive but since you have 2-3 watches already, you might go for something different like a panerai... as you get one... you figure 5000 - 13000... you get a pam 233 or something. 3. then you'll notice the pam 233, has a power reserve and gmt and blah blah.. and if you still want more... then you're hooked... then you start noticing that hey... if i pay just a few thousand bucks more.... i can get a super watch... like an AP... but can't get a PP yet... 4. you look at PP and think, damn these watches are ugly... and why are they so expensive... so you prob get an ap. then you figure AP royal oak.... prices drop as well... and they are heavy and big, the... you're dead 5. you look at very high priced watches... say 20K+... PP, JLC .... then you see that PP actual retains its value better and the PP designs grow on you.. never ends buddy. |
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05-22-2010, 03:18 AM | #27 |
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see what kind of person you are.... i personally would rather save up for 10 years and get 1 PP, rather than getting a tag or omega every 2 years
all my watch collecting buddys go through the same process.... it's like putting knock off rims on your nice car..... you get some knock offs, looks better than stock... then you eventually go real deal and your knock offs are sitting in the garage with no owner |
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05-22-2010, 02:29 PM | #28 | |
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Currently rocking a Rolex Datejust but have been wanting an IWC Big Pilot... one day.. haha |
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05-24-2010, 10:27 AM | #29 |
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I'm In Calgary too and planning to do the same (Super Sprint Headers + Connecting Pipes) so it would be nice to see the full setup
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05-24-2010, 11:36 AM | #30 |
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I like my Brietling and every watch guy I've come across has really liked it as well. It was 8.1k retail, got it for 4.8k. It gets banged up easy though so I've been thinking about getting an Omega for daily wear.
I really enjoy watching car shows with Clarkson, James May, Hammond, Tiff, Jason Plato. Clarkson and James wear Omegas usually. Hammond wears Breitling. Tiff switches off with all the brands and I've seen Plato mostly wear JLC I think.
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05-25-2010, 03:20 AM | #31 |
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Back on topic...I just recently got some s-pipes bent at a local shop. They fit great, but it is RIDICULOUSLY LOUD when paired with catless headers and RPI mufflers. It sounds like an E46 M3 GTR going down the road. Not going to lie, its an intoxicating noise, but I feel like I will get pulled over within the next few days. And, my neighbors are prolly gonna call the cops on me if I don't get busted just driving around.
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05-25-2010, 03:32 AM | #32 | |
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I do see what you mean though. I love my RPi's
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05-25-2010, 01:14 PM | #33 |
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I guess I just mean an E46 race car. Sounds like videos of those badboys lapping to ring. I am literally developing a heart condition due to worrying about getting pulled over.
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Anyway i wonder how it compares volume wise with a full Supersprint system..
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05-25-2010, 03:17 PM | #35 |
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Its furiously angry. Prolly a quite a bit louder then full SS as there are no basically no mufflers. My old SS X-Pipe actually made my setup quieter too. I need to find some remus or equally quiet mufflers ASAP cause I don't know if I can handle this shit any longer. Might just put the stock cans on. Ill take some videos before I remove the RPI mufflers tho.
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I hear you though. California + loud exhaust systems just do not mix. I'm actually cringing looking at all of my past exhaust tickets. |
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05-25-2010, 07:12 PM | #37 |
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Hahaha I knew it would be loud, but nothing I have heard could have prepared me for the sound the car makes. Epic drone, ridiculously backfire, super deep rumbling before it gets on cam, and then when its on cam the loudest scream to redline I have heard. It's fun, but too dangerous in SoCal for my blood.
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05-26-2010, 01:42 AM | #38 |
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look up europeancarweb.com this is where i read the articles about a black z4 mcoupe in calgary, it's really detailed and the guy tells us all the hp gains from each setup add.
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