Originally posted by jazziceman
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I owned a 44mm PAM for about 3 months and sold it for a loss of 1k. I also sold away a Omega Flightmaster recently and made a huge loss because it was too thick and hence wore too big. Many bro here know that it is not just the size of the case, or the thickness of the watch, but sometimes also the design and the size of the lug, that make a watch wear big.
In bro Jazziceman's sale post, it was mentioned "sincere buyer pls pm me to discuss and view the watch in person". Though it did not say "no obligation veiwings are welcome", I interpreted it as "you are welcome to view the watch in person". Let's say it was my mistake.
After getting some indication on price and the location, I tried to be forefront and told bro Jazziceman that I could not commit but would like to meet up to view and try on the watch because I was afraid it was too big for me. I was prepared to meet bro Jazziceman at his place after knowing his location. Yes I did not show any obligation to buy (for the reason I gave) but I cannot agree with the comment of not showing sincerity. And then bro Jazziceman said what he said above. The last sentence of our PM converstion is a question from me: "I thot your post says can view", in an attempt to seek clarification. I received no response, so I just moved on.
I have been looking out for this watch at the retail shops and would have tried the watch if I had come acorss one. I understand some sellers do not even want to meet up until a deal is agreed, but all I did in this case is asking for the possibility. I have done this with another seller bro wees (telling him upfront that I would like to try the size of the watch first) and he gladly obliged and took a train from Raffles Place to Orchard to meet up with me during lunch. I did not buy the watch but we had a good chat. In all other cases where I did not mention any condition to the sellers, I bought the watch after the meet-up.
No issue for me, really, but just want to tell my side of the story, especially on why an ex-PAM owner would worry about watch being too big.
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