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20 April 2024, 03:56 AM | #1 |
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Struggle to return my 5140G
Here's the dilemma that I need your input for...I recently added a 5140G to my collection - purchased from a well-known local watch shop for $45k.
The watch is beautiful in pretty good condition (looks mint). It was originally purchased in mid 2014 (on papers) and serviced about 3 years ago (some mild polishing done at PP). However, a couple of things are missing: the booklet (which I can care less) and spare solid case back which could be worth $5k+ to resell value. What I'm struggling is that the missing back case could meaningfully discount the resell value in the future (assuming minimal appreciation over time). I do have the option to return in the next 10 days - would love you hear your thoughts. Best, Daniel |
20 April 2024, 04:37 AM | #2 |
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If it bother you, then return it.....
You want to be able to sleep at night....
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20 April 2024, 05:31 AM | #3 | |
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This +1 too much money too worry about your purchase - quick check online suggests that you didn’t get a crazy good deal either. I’d return and look for something that makes 100% happy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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20 April 2024, 06:14 AM | #4 |
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return. I never understood buying chopped up kits at this level
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20 April 2024, 07:58 AM | #5 |
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It all depends on how much you like the watch and whether its a potential long term keeper. The deeper I get into this hobby, the more I just care about the condition of the watch and less about resale potential. If it checks all the other boxes, I probably wouldn’t return it for something like this.
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20 April 2024, 09:36 AM | #6 |
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The most ridiculous part of this - (call me crazy) but somehow I was able to find the same watch on another website (with same papers and buyer info). Guess the previous owner originally posted it for selling himself - that freaking piece of back case was there together with the watch in a picture.
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20 April 2024, 11:01 AM | #7 |
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5140G is my favorite perpetual calendar.
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20 April 2024, 02:29 PM | #8 |
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Were you thinking of reselling this at some point in the future? If so then return it.
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20 April 2024, 11:07 PM | #9 |
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If the deal was just fair and not good toward you I would return the watch and get a refund. If you want to be sure what the difference in trade/sell value is shop the watch with some of our Trusted Sellers and see what they offer you. Without being complete, even though it is a great watch, at this level I would return the watch for a refund and find one that is complete. Good luck and let us know what you decide.
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21 April 2024, 09:54 PM | #11 | |
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I have requested the return which was accepted by the seller. Like some others said - I just want to sleep well at night. |
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