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Where's the best place to buy used Patek or Lange watches?

Discussion in 'Fine Watches, Jewelry, & Clothes' started by Smiles, Nov 13, 2016.

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  1. Smiles

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    Im looking for a complication in yellow gold. I'm hoping that yellow gold is currently less popular, but was produced for many years. I want a watch with a sapphire crystals front and back.

    Any thoughts or help would be appreciated.

    Thanks!

    Matt
     
  2. speedyellow08

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    PM me...Have a good source in Houston and in Dallas.


     
  3. Cigarzman

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    Matt , I may be able to help too since this is the business I've been in for 34 years. Pm me if I can be of assistance. Best / Kirk.
     
  4. galt

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    The chrono24 website is good for sanity checking pricing. Chrono 24 aggregates listings from many sellers around the world. As such I would apply the usual due diligence to any unfamiliar seller you use there.

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  5. cls

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    Noted.
     
  6. Bdel

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    European Watch Company in Boston, MA. Ask for Joshua. Tell them Bruce sent you.
     
  7. Smiles

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    They had listed a Reverso Duo in white gold that I wanted with a price. I inquired and it turned out that the watch was not available, but they would be happy to sell me something else.

    Pure bait and switch, in my opinion.

    Matt
     
  8. galt

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    Not sure one experience with a particular seller on an aggregator site means the whole entire website is pure bait and switch does it? I am quite sure you can find that watch from a different seller on that site at a good (maybe even great) price.

    I have found many nice watches for sale there that were available. The only difficulty I have had is that sellers are located all around the world which introduces a logistics issue.

    My good experiences there, though, doesn't change the reality that the site is an aggregates so each case is specific. Kind of like eBay in that way. One good/ bad experience on ebay has no bearing on the next experience.




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  9. Smiles

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    You're right.

    And I confused the aggregator with the individual who listed and responded.

    Thank you for clarifying.

    Matt
     
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    They are great.
     
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    Paul Duggan, European Watch, and Feelgoodwatches in Arizona. I have bought or sold to each of these over the years. Albert has the most Patek Philippe watches at European watch.
     
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    The best prices are at Watch Expo in Newport Beach , California. I just bought my last patek philippe from these guys.
     
  13. Smiles

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    Thank you, everyone.

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    Hey Matt,

    let us know what you find out. It is always fun to go watch hunting. Just like a ferrari search, you learn a ton along the way.
    Best,
    John
     
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    Hi guys,
    Since some you are very experienced on fine watches this is the best place to ask for an advice.
    I'm a big fan of Ulysses Nardin, I have 3 nice Ulysses; Aqua Perpetual,Michaengelo White gold and a gold Maxi marine.
    I want to jump into the big league!
    I can't decide between a Gold Nautilus or a gold AP Royal Oak?
    Here is where you guys jump in!
    Sorry if I hack this thread!

    Thanks,
    David
     
  17. F456 V12

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    I bought my Lange 1815 Up and Down and Lange 1 from Feelgoodwatches. One slightly used and one new in box, both very good prices and no issues with the transaction.

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  18. Mn-0127

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    look up takuya watches. very active member on rolex forum. i have bought and sold a bunch of pateks, panerais, and rolexes with him. face to face deal in houston or via net. very legit and stand up guy.
     
  19. Smiles

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    This hunt may take a Jaeger LeCoultre turn...

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    I have never bought from him, but he posts some great watches, and they always seem to be at a very fair price.
     
  21. dsd

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    Lange is my favorite brand by a large margin. Glashuette Original and Breguet round out my top 3. That said, JLC and Patek are spectacular. I'd always recommend Lange if it's an option.

    I like simple wares and the Lange 1815, imo, is perfect. Here is my platinum 1815 (bad pic, watch not damaged)
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  22. cwilson13

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    As mentioned above Takuya is a trusted seller.
    Look up AKA Takuya.

    The other is DavidSW watches. He can be found on all the big watch boards and has his own site.

    David is one of the best and highly respected indie dealers. I have completed many Rolex and Patek deals with David over the years.

    Good luck with your hunt.
     
  23. Smiles

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  24. Mn-0127

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    His prices are very fair. I have traded and bought over 300k worth of watches from him. Even referred my friends to him as well. Buy with confidence
     
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