a watch for over $1000
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All your points are valid ones. Most pictures of analog faced watches will show 10:10 for artistic balance. I use watches the same way you do as jewelry that give you the time, maybe the date and if you really need to know the day. My weight, pulse, altitude, mood, and heart rate not so much.I'd say it's 10:10 based on the hands at the top. Each mini "H" represents even hours and 10 minute intervals.
Regardless, I view today's watches more as art pieces than a source of time, more so as you go up in price, so for me it doesn't matter that much if I can't tell the exact time down to the 1/100th of a second. For situations where that is required you can purchase a watch geared just for that. Watches are like any other accessory, you can have more than one for different occasions.
so I am going to be buying a TAG in the next month or so. I have been looking at some that are 2-3K, just want a stainless steel watch with a clean face, day/date would be good. should I be shopping around alot or are the prices fairly standardized? what sort of room for negotiation is there at this price point?
I have bought one, it's actually better looking than the one in your pic. It's more like the pic in Sukdeep's post.
You own a U-Boat watch? Nice. Very nice. I've been looking at them and am contemplating purchasing one. Which one did you buy?
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Start now, shop around, walk in, ask some intelligent questions, don't wear jeans and a t-shirt, know something about TAG or its major competitors or the stores' for that matter. Let them remember you when you walk out. Not a great time of year as summers nothing special in the jewelry business as the fall will be nuts and you'll have to wait until close to or after Xmas. The end of the month for commission or target sales shops and the same with end of season/quarter.
Somebody gets it.
If you bargain well and get a deal your investment starts off ahead. 15% off is nothing is a starting point in a jewelry store. Never go in looking like you can't afford is like going into an interview or sale pitch looking like you need the job or the sale. You're in a hole right off the top. Showing a little bling is good. Too much, like the grill on your teeth or knuckle duster rings says trash. Sorry people I've worked on the fringe of the Arts and Entertainment world and the people who get get the good press subtle ones. Didn't an earlier post talk about high sales staff sizing people up by checking shoes and watch. Exactly. The other piece to look into is the business pen. They too can be an investment if bought well, not to the same extent as watches, but if they have a history (providence), it works great. Pulling out a Bic Clic to sign a contract or a fine writing instrument. Which do you think works better and you didn't have to say anything This is subtle. Not like silver points on you croc' cowboy boots or Rhinestone on your Buell belt buckle, but quiet gentle hints that you can do it.
I like the vintage briefcase. That's nice. The patina of aged leather can't be faked and says you care enough to take care of things.
I'm typing this wearing jeans, a t-shirt and Penny loafers, so what can I say.
I am not convinced that a guy wearing a good suit and watch can get a better discount than a guy wearing jeans and no watch.
Any sale is based on client's ability to pay.
So I'd think as long as you don't smell so bad that you get kicked out of the store, a poor guy outfit should bring at least as good a result as a rich guy outfit.
Well, I walked into a Brussels jewelry store in jeans, jean shirt, and runners, didn't get served, didn't get the time of day and left. As there was something in the showcase I was interested in, I went back the next day, nice shirt, nice slacks, shaved and combed (when I had hair), got served by another person and left a couple of grand lighter, but with a nice bobble for my SO. Yes, it does matter. Your presentation can influence your ability to negotiate when there's room. Not much room in a mens store, although i've had a shirt and/or tie thrown in after buying a good sports jacket at my regular place, but you'd be surprise where.
I went through a serious watch infatuation stage a few years and caught the bug! Was looking for something in the $1000 to $1500 range.
Since I couldn't afford the Rolex Milgaus or a Bell & Ross, this is what i ended up with: a Ball Fireman. Fantastic watch with a wonderful rich history. Hard to find in Canada, there's only one dealer. Sneek a peek at www.ballwatchusa.com
Ended up buying it through an Ebay dealer, but there are some very very good places out there, Google is your friend! Suggest you check out this place http://forums.watchuseek.com/index.php. Some excellent info there and collectors selling watches, as well as tons of pictures, reviews, etc.
Since I couldn't afford the Rolex Milgaus or a Bell & Ross, this is what i ended up with: a Ball Fireman. Fantastic watch with a wonderful rich history. Hard to find in Canada, there's only one dealer. Sneek a peek at www.ballwatchusa.com
Ended up buying it through an Ebay dealer, but there are some very very good places out there, Google is your friend! Suggest you check out this place http://forums.watchuseek.com/index.php. Some excellent info there and collectors selling watches, as well as tons of pictures, reviews, etc.
You can get to those dealer through forums and aficionado magazines (remember those things). So much of buying is tactile and if you buy by mail you could run into trouble with returns, if dissatisfied. Then there's customs. If it works, you win if not you don't and can loose big time.
I didn't know of Ball thanks.
Ball appealed to me, I love that it's not just a watch but a something rooted in history and a relative unknown. At least you can be reasonably sure you'll be the only guy wearing a Ball in the room!
No, I like them and they are understated and as you say there's a story behind it. I have a couple of family watches that were given to me because of my interest and they mean a lot to me.
The Ball is very much like my Rollie, which is not a Chronograph. Those who know, know.
But wait, there's more, albeit a "softcore" one.
I am in tears on a number of levels.
I think I will go and look at my fathers watch he got from my mom before he went overseas. Its engraving on the reverse is as crisp as it was on day 1 and he came back with it. It still works. It's priceless.
Thank you
