HQ Milton 1675

[tekno]

Originally Posted by overgrower

Maybe the independent service paper thing is a recent trend?

Jacek at Tropical Watch also has a GMT listed "with Service Papers" that are not RSC service papers. I know that Giovanni is the old SF RSC.

https://tropicalwatch.com/watches/dk61

But some other watches on the site listed "with Service Papers" is actually a RSC card.

https://tropicalwatch.com/watches/nwqe

I don’t think Jacek is implying his service papers are worth anything. He doesn’t service every watch that comes in. He is operating a diff business model compared to the way HQ used to operate a few years ago.

There are a lot of smaller outfits that catch and release mostly and only service watches that either need it prior to selling and the ones that servicing/recutting will be profitable. People are starting to prefer watches “as found” I believe. I see many more watches being sold with what has to be the original crystals and all.

Vs a place like bobs watches, they service everything, dr it all up for sale.

I believe he is just saying “this watch was just serviced, here is the work done”

[Lol-x]

Endlinks look to be 19mm on a 20mm lug width.

Fuchsia bezels seem to be used as a basis for addition of a substantial premium these days. I don't understand why that should be so, but sellers seem to think that is the price.

[cajunron]

Originally Posted by HarryFlashman

I like to look at HQMilton and see what they have. I think they are a good dealer, but I’ve noticed that everything is “excellent.” Excellent case, excellent dial, excellent bezel, etc. It doesn’t matter if it is a 2020 ceramic model, or a 1970 vintage.

I've noticed that too. Seems to be the go-to word, for sure.

[wsfarrell]

Originally Posted by cajunron

I've noticed that too. Seems to be the go-to word, for sure.

True at HQ Milton and Tropical Watch. After looking at hundreds of watches on these sites, I've learned that "excellent" generally refers to a lack of deep scratches and dings. The crown guards can be polished down to nubs, but if there are no bad scratches, the case is "excellent."

[zapokee]

Dealer descriptions:

Average = Toast
Good = Bit battered
Excellent = Not bad
Anything above excellent = Never reaches the website

[alwayshere]

Originally Posted by zapokee

Dealer descriptions:

Average = Toast
Good = Bit battered
Excellent = Not bad
Anything above excellent = Never reaches the website

your assessment is 'excellent'