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Old 8 May 2014, 04:33 AM   #31
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[QUOTE=MichaelFlash... if you buy Rolex or PP you can wear them for basically free for a few years and then sell for near, at or a higher price than what you paid for them unlike other brands.[/QUOTE]

...especially if you buy pre-loved...
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Old 8 May 2014, 04:35 AM   #32
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What if you bought a watch...to tell time????
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Old 8 May 2014, 04:37 AM   #33
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What if you bought a watch...to tell time????
Then what would you need your mobile for?
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Old 8 May 2014, 04:39 AM   #34
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I wish he provided data to substantiate his claims. While we all have anecdotal evidence that watches lose value, I'd love to see a true, factual study.
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Old 8 May 2014, 04:41 AM   #35
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watch = investment = for the most part IMO
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Old 8 May 2014, 06:52 AM   #36
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I wish he provided data to substantiate his claims. While we all have anecdotal evidence that watches lose value, I'd love to see a true, factual study.
Agree. Good point.

I too would enjoy seeing a study on this.
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Old 8 May 2014, 06:58 AM   #37
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Hmm, I remember reading some of the Watch Snobs articles last year. The tone of voice in the writing has changed significantly since then. Seems like they switched to a different writer. The new writer isn't as articulate...
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Old 8 May 2014, 07:45 AM   #38
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Hmm, I remember reading some of the Watch Snobs articles last year. The tone of voice in the writing has changed significantly since then. Seems like they switched to a different writer. The new writer isn't as articulate...
From what I understand, there are a few different authors of the "snob".
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Old 8 May 2014, 07:54 AM   #39
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Then what would you need your mobile for?
Texting, sexting, selfies, belfies, welfies and velfies...
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