Need Help: Buying GMT Rootbeer

[sunzhi]

Hi all,

I am offered the following items:

1. GMT Rootbeer, matt dial, serial 454**** (1976?), conditon ok, bezel a lil discolored, no papers, original TT (14k) bracelet bt only 10 links, asking $9k

2. GMT Rootbeer, U-series (1997?), with paper, condition good, oyster bracelet, $7k

I am more keen to take item 2 for the condition bt believe item 1 has more collectible value. What do you guys think of the price? Is it worth getting?

Would appreciate your inputs and advice.

Thanks....

[triton]

given a choice, i would take one with papers....period

[sunzhi]

given a choice, i would take one with papers....period

ok, what bout the price? reasonable?

[triton]

cannot tell u whether the price is reasonable or not. this is because for such an item, do u feel that it is worth that price. to some people, yes. to some people no. how much u want the watch?

do note that papers with watch these days are harder to come by.

i paid 2200 for a 6694 with box and papers. for some people, they say it is over priced. but to me, it is worth it. so it does not really matter what other people's comments are

ok, what bout the price? reasonable?

[sunzhi]

cannot tell u whether the price is reasonable or not. this is because for such an item, do u feel that it is worth that price. to some people, yes. to some people no. how much u want the watch?

do note that papers with watch these days are harder to come by.

i paid 2200 for a 6694 with box and papers. for some people, they say it is over priced. but to me, it is worth it. so it does not really matter what other people's comments are

right, thanks for the comments
cheers...

[panerai7776]

Hi bro Sunzhi, I would go for the 2nd watch too. Mainly because it came with papers.

Just a joke. Do you realise that Singaporeans are very concerned with qualifications?

Can you imagine when you want to sell your watch next time and the buyer tells you, eh got no papers leh. You can verify, but you got no birth cert leh. Illegitimate child.

Buy what your heart sings to you.

[sunzhi]

Hi bro Sunzhi, I would go for the 2nd watch too. Mainly because it came with papers.

Just a joke. Do you realise that Singaporeans are very concerned with qualifications?

Can you imagine when you want to sell your watch next time and the buyer tells you, eh got no papers leh. You can verify, but you got no birth cert leh. Illegitimate child.

Buy what your heart sings to you.

hahaha.. thts a nice one
yup, kinda caught in between. the 70s rootbeer is very nice coz of the faded bezel & matte dial, too bad no paper & only 10 links. will decide tonight after 2nd view.
tks bro for the advice..

[george]

hahaha.. thts a nice one
yup, kinda caught in between. the 70s rootbeer is very nice coz of the faded bezel & matte dial, too bad no paper & only 10 links. will decide tonight after 2nd view.
tks bro for the advice..

But if got paper maybe wo'nt be selling at this price liao. Seller will jack up the price to $12k saying that it got PAPER.

[sunzhi]

But if got paper maybe wo'nt be selling at this price liao. Seller will jack up the price to $12k saying that it got PAPER.

i won't be surprised.. 70s with paper wd be highly collectible. bro triton paid like 40% more for his 6694 which goes ard $1.5k w/o paper.

[sunzhi]

hi guys, after 2nd viewing, found out item 2 has a big dent on the casing, very loose bracelet & no box. in the end gt neither bt ws very lucky to be offered a much better condition, full set rootbeer (almost in perfect condition as the owner hardly wore it). fell in love at first sight, absolutely gorgeous. didn't bargain and paid a good premium bt still am very happy with the deal. will take photos later and post thm up for you to drool (joking.. joking..... )

thanks all for the help & comments

[Darkangel]

hi guys, after 2nd viewing, found out item 2 has a big dent on the casing, very loose bracelet & no box. in the end gt neither bt ws very lucky to be offered a much better condition, full set rootbeer (almost in perfect condition as the owner hardly wore it). fell in love at first sight, absolutely gorgeous. didn't bargain and paid a good premium bt still am very happy with the deal. will take photos later and post thm up for you to drool (joking.. joking..... )

thanks all for the help & comments

can go buy 4D already tmr! grats

[sunzhi]

can go buy 4D already tmr! grats

ah since you mentioned & serial no. oso very nice, will buy some tmr.. strike treat you kopi

some quick snaps first:

[kenkelvin]

power, hw much u pay?

[antibullsheeter]

power, hw much u pay?

Earlier posting mention two units ; older at 9k and new at 7K. This looks like
the U-series (1997?), with paper, condition good, oyster bracelet

[Darkangel]

ah since you mentioned & serial no. oso very nice, will buy some tmr.. strike treat you kopi

some quick snaps first:

Sweee

TIA!