prices for "last batch" is damn terok

[taxico]

steel 16520 daytona P series... $20k because it's the last batch.

steel 16710 gmt2 M series... $14k because it's the last batch.

that's crack prices. i hope nobody pays such a big premium...

the rest of you with "last batch" watches, i think you should try selling it to you-know-who.

[take_a_numb3r]

Personally, I'm surprised anybody purchases new rollies in sg, especially from the branded boutiques...

I think as singaporeans, we tend to view ourselves as savvy shoppers/investors/collectors, but the reality might be very far from the truth. As far as financial prudence is concerned, when the Deputy PM comes out and says we have a percentage of white collar workers who are in debt(technical or otherwise), you can be sure that the problem is a lot worse than the circus show lets on.

[triton]

there was one listing for close to 10k. does that mean it is a bargain (with reference to your price indication)?

steel 16520 daytona P series... $20k because it's the last batch.

steel 16710 gmt2 M series... $14k because it's the last batch.

that's crack prices. i hope nobody pays such a big premium...

the rest of you with "last batch" watches, i think you should try selling it to you-know-who.

[taxico]

there was one listing for close to 10k. does that mean it is a bargain (with reference to your price indication)?

i didn't actually indicate what an acceptable price to me was...

i wanted a gmt 2 with 3186 quite badly but i decided some time back that paying anything more than 6.5-7k is NOT worth it (to me).

so i built my own using an V series 16570 (4.8k) + rolex 16710 parts: dial, crystal retaining ring, click spring and complete bezel assembly ($1.2k) - the two watches are essentially identical except for the dial and bezel area.

my total outlay, including labour, was less than $6,100 and i got the exact travel/beater watch i wanted. my franken watch is not to everybody's tastes but i wanted the watch because of its "usability," not because of its "rarity."

at the end of the day, the seller may not have gotten the exact amount he/she wanted for it... (willing buyer/seller) but 10k, which is closer to 7k than 14k is, may admittedly be deemed an acceptable premium at today's prices...

[shou.biao.kuang]

Yoz dude

steel 16520 daytona P series... $20k because it's the last batch.

steel 16710 gmt2 M series... $14k because it's the last batch.

that's crack prices. i hope nobody pays such a big premium...

the rest of you with "last batch" watches, i think you should try selling it to you-know-who.

haha I was having discussion over these sets with a few watch buddies and all have exactly the same sentiment as you pal! can't agree more to this

[shou.biao.kuang]

Part II...

steel 16520 daytona P series... $20k because it's the last batch.

steel 16710 gmt2 M series... $14k because it's the last batch.

that's crack prices. i hope nobody pays such a big premium...

the rest of you with "last batch" watches, i think you should try selling it to you-know-who.

Oh, forgot to add... the second batch (not even the first Y batch) of Kermit going for SGD11+k... that made the F sold by a Mr Yeo some time back at 9k+ dirt cheap! and the Z 16710-3186 a steal too!