There’s a dude selling an Aquanaut 5164 for $65k on TRF

[Russell996]

Originally Posted by AK797

Plonker? Man they must have really wound you up, haven't heard that since the 80s. It's like git, very popular then but just gone from the modern vernacular.

Except on GOLD!

[locutus49]

Godfather quote.

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Who is Tom?

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Godfather quote.

I must be the only dumbass that can’t remember movie quotes.

[CamSLC]

Originally Posted by tng11

I'm being partly facetious, but also serious. I figure in the PV of pieces I'm hoping/expecting to get from them, and that far exceeds the profit I would make on flipping this piece.

I'm no whale at my AD, but they've delivered me a number of desirable SS Rolexes, and I've turned down a few, including the first new BLNR, Hulk, SS SkyD Blue, etc. And I know two individuals in the local watch collecting community who were indeed blacklisted by them for flipping desirable pieces acquired shortly after buying them (granted, they were idiots and showed off the warranty card unredacted). Yet at the same time, I'm sure if those two guys went back wanting to buy PMs, I'd be surprised if they said no.

I was told that apparently, I've been blacklisted by FPJ as I flipped my CB a few months after I bought it after having waited a year, didn't matter I actually wore it, enjoyed it, but got bored of it and they refused to resolve some quality issues. So maybe that colours my experience. Not crushed about it all though, if they don't want my money, I'll go somewhere else.

Have you considered bringing it up to the AD on your next purchase as a trade? I'm not sure what the numbers would be, or how long you've owned the watch in question, but a trade-in may monetarily benefit all parties.

If you tithe the golden goose, you may still be rewarded with eggs.

[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by ap1

Not watch lovers? What are you talking about, I’ve “lost” on countless watch sales to generate funds for the next one. Nice to get a win every now and again

My point was misconstrued as I was generalising. Most flippers don’t have 12,000 posts on a watch forum. I wouldn’t count you as one of these.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by ap1

Not watch lovers? What are you talking about, I’ve “lost” on countless watch sales to generate funds for the next one. Nice to get a win every now and again

agreed.

I won't apologize for the handful of watches i have come out ahead on. I dont buy to make money and overall this hobby is a money pit

[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

agreed.

I won't apologize for the handful of watches i have come out ahead on. I dont buy to make money and overall this hobby is a money pit

Again, no offence to you guys. The fact is that many of these pieces are going to the wrong people.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

agreed.

I won't apologize for the handful of watches i have come out ahead on. I dont buy to make money and overall this hobby is a money pit

I can’t remember. Was it you that had the spreadsheet? Or was it Jorge?

[Aquaman]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I must be the only dumbass that can’t remember movie quotes.

Nope I won't ho there on you being a dumbass, it's too easy

[ap1]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I can’t remember. Was it you that had the spreadsheet? Or was it Jorge?

lol - I have a spreadsheet. It’s password protected


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[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by ap1

lol - I have a spreadsheet. It’s password protected


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If u send me your password. I’ll protect it.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Russell996

Except on GOLD!

I must confess I do record Only Fools and Horses now and again, just always makes me smile.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by AK797

I must confess I do record Only Fools and Horses now and again, just always makes me smile.

Is that like a beastiality show in the UK?

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I must be the only dumbass that can’t remember movie quotes.

I have a bit of a background in film so I am more that way inclined, otherwise I have a terrible memory nowadays and I can't remember sheet about most things, quite alarming considering I was an A student and with the memory too, I don't think I have early onset I think it's a case of use it or lose it with memory.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Is that like a beastiality show in the UK?

It is one of the strangest titles to a TV show I've come across, and if you Youtube the theme tune you'll think it's another language, lots of cockney slang in it. Probably the most loved comedy show in UK history.

[Aquaman]

Originally Posted by AK797

I must confess I do record Only Fools and Horses now and again, just always makes me smile.

But your a fan of love island if I recall correctly

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by AK797

I have a bit of a background in film so I am more that way inclined, otherwise I have a terrible memory nowadays and I can't remember sheet about most things, quite alarming considering I was an A student and with the memory too, I don't think I have early onset I think it's a case of use it or lose it with memory.

Ah. I was a F student.

[cascavel]

Originally Posted by TJMike

Value retention, letters of intent, evil gray market sellers, rude sales assistants, scared to wear watches because of their secondary market value and/or the evil foreigners will steal it... What a weird f'n hobby this is.

You just listed all of the things that make this hobby fun. For me, anyway.

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by AK797

…
Probably the second most loved comedy show in UK history.

Only after Faulty Towers.

[bruinmd]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Who is Tom?

Godfather reference

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Aquaman

But your a fan of love island if I recall correctly

Now that is my bestiality show.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by PJ S

Only after Faulty Towers.

I'd say the Trotter brothers were more loved, they were like one of our own, Fawlty Towers is maybe more admired, esp by writers and comics.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I can’t remember. Was it you that had the spreadsheet? Or was it Jorge?

not me

im too scared to know for sure how much

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by AK797

I'd say the Trotter brothers were more loved, they were like one of our own, Fawlty Towers is maybe more admired, esp by writers and comics.

Not according to the Radio Times, in April – it actually was voted #1, funnily enough, but Del Boy, Rodney, and Trigger only ranked 6th.
Interestingly though, Father Ted was second, and Blackadder 4th… even thinking of some scenes from those two has me in ruptures.
Mind you, how that Partridge crap ever came 3rd is completely beyond my comprehension.

[pam66]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

agreed.

I won't apologize for the handful of watches i have come out ahead on. I dont buy to make money and overall this hobby is a money pit

second only to the car hobby, i can vouch for that::))

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by PJ S

Only after Faulty Towers.

U mean
Fawlty ?
That s a great one

[AK797]

Originally Posted by PJ S

Not according to the Radio Times, in April – it actually was voted #1, funnily enough, but Del Boy, Rodney, and Trigger only ranked 6th.
Interestingly though, Father Ted was second, and Blackadder 4th… even thinking of some scenes from those two has me in ruptures.
Mind you, how that Partridge crap ever came 3rd is completely beyond my comprehension.

That is a strange poll, I'd have Fools, Fawlty and Blackadder as my top three.

And a heads up Curb Your Enthusiasm is back on Sky Atlantic this week.

[Solicitor]

Originally Posted by goog53

Not trying to insult You but you dont like the brand because you cant get access to any nice pieces. It isnt the brands fault that your AD screwed you when they said buy a 5296 and I feel for you Bro but dont blame the brand. Where were You years ago when they werent so hot? Many of Us have been in this game a long time and bought some dogs and taken some losses so it is hard for me to sympathize. As for the guy selling, Maybe he wants to upgrade into something more expensive and keep his money within the brand. I see no issue with that.

100 % Agree. Hate the player not the game.

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[V25V]

This thread went off the rails.....

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by V25V

This thread went off the rails.....

The patek forum be really boring if it didn’t. I come on here to kind of check in with guys kind of like going to a local bar.

If all it becomes a very strict place... it’s going to be very boring.