**Daily Watch Specials From The Luxury Bazaar**

Monday August 21st 2006

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de Grisogono Power Braker Steel Limited Edition

Price: $7,995 US

Brand New, Never Worn, Box, Papers, tags, etc

Ref: POWER BRAKER N01

Automatic chronograph movement with 2 counters. Curved case in polished stainless steel. Screwed bottom case in stainless steel engraved with Flavia BRIATORE's signature. Curved polished steel bezel. Crown engraved with de GRISOGONO crest and crown protection on upper part, in polished stainless steel. Integrated push buttons at 2 and 4 in steel. 2 level chronograph dial with 2 counters, lower level in satin finished dark grey, steering wheel in matt black enhanced with 6 silver colored screws. Hour and minute hands in rhodium with painted red center, counters and big second in black with a red tip. Red rubber strap with de GRISOGONO polished stainless steel folding clasp. Water proof to 30 meters.
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Here's a fun one

Wednesday August 23, 2006

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Jay Z 10th Anv.

Price: $34,995 US

Brand New, Never Worn, Boxes, Papers, Tags, etc.

Limited to 50 pieces. Each R.O. watch comes with a special Apple IPOD 40G filled with Jay-Z’s songs.

Each timepiece is engraved on the back with “Royal Oak Offshore Jay-Z 10th Anniversary” around the top and “Limited Edition” around the bottom finished off with Jay-Z’s signature on the case back’s center. Further distinguishing the Jay-Z 10th Anniversary Limited Edition from other models in the iconic Offshore series will be that the number 10 on the watch dial is set in diamonds. Completing the overall look the stainless steel model has elegant black crocodile strap.
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No comment.........

 

This watch looks a 1000 times better in person.
The colors look great and different, the diamonds are barely noticeable, good from my point of viewand the black crocodile strap looks AMAZING really different from the other RO O.
It's a shame it's so expensive, for that money maybe I'll wait for a RB.

I saw the Rodeo Drive, and it is making me think a lot. I want an Audemars, but I like all the limited editions of the offshore, but I don't have money for more than 1.


From your professional point of view what would you buy an Audemars like this one, or a RO O limited edition RB, RD, Monte Napoleone, T3.... or a Richard Mille RM 005 in gold or titanium?

 

The Jay Z is a good buy in my opinion, just like the T3 is/was.

The RB I'm not too sure of. They have changed it's design already, and most people seem to like the Montoya more...

The RM005 is also a really nice watch, I just like rounder watches. The RM also doesn't have the legacy that an AP has

 

Hi Peter, is Panerai Luminor 1950 rare? Panerai Ferrari Series seems tempting..

 

Limited to 1950 pieces, pretty rare. A lot of Panerais are limited actually.

I still haven't seen the Ferrari watches in person, but I like how they have more of the Radiomir shape. I really like that style more than the luminor.

 

Since I've ordered my new Panerai/Ferrari watch, I'm going to sell my GP. Any idea what it's worth? TIA
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We have a similar one we're selling for $2700.

 

Friday September 1st

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Montoya Titanium

Price: $31,995 USD

Pre-owned, with all the original boxes, papers and certificates.

Embodying the seamless merging of two avant-garde technologies, the Royal Oak Offshore Juan Pablo Montoya chronograph marks a new stage in the history of the Manufacture Audemars Piguet, and in the field of Haute Horlogerie in general.

Movement: Calibre: 2226/2840, self-winding. Diameter: 11 ½ lignes (26 mm). Thickness: 6.15 mm; 54 jewels; 370 parts; Oscillating weight in 21-carat gold. Power-reserve: up to 42 hours
Cadence of the balance: 28,800 vibrations per hour. Finishing: all components decorated by hand; mainplate bevelled and circular-grained; all bridges adorned with côtes de Genève.

Cases: Titanium with steel back bezel and pushbuttons decorated with carbon inserts. Back fitted with sapphire crystal and carrying the name of Juan Pablo Montoya. Dimensions: 42 x 54 mm. Water resistance: 100 m.

Dials: Silvered for the titanium version.

Bracelet: Impregnated black or blue leather lined with velvet, AP folding clasp in steel.

Functions: Chronograph and tachometric scale. Hours and minutes. Small seconds. Calendar.
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Thank you. I guess it's time for ebay.

 

No problem

 

Monday September 18th 2006

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CHOPARD Mille Miglia GMT 2005 Chronograph

Retai: $4,380 USD
Price: $3,495 USD

Pre-owned, Excellent condition, boxes, papers, tags etc.

THE MOST POPULAR MILLE MIGLIA MODEL TO DATE AND ALL SOLD OUT!

The "Mille Miglia GMT 2005" is a limited watch made in stainless steel or
red gold with a self-winding chronometer certified (COSC) movement and with
a power reserve of approximately 46 hours.

Featured with a tachometric scale that allows to read velocity, the "Mille
Miglia" is equipped with a 12-hour counter, 30-minute counter, small seconds
and a 1/4th of a second chronograph hand, besides of a 24-hour hand that
indicates the time in a second time-zone by means of the engraved bezel.

Inside the box of the watch, we can find a useful tires gauge. The watch is
water-resistant to 50 meters.
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Man you are really obsessed with Audemars Piguet

I have owned one, and to be honest, i like my Rolex's and Breitlings alot better.

Its a nice time piece, but to me, worth nowhere near what they charge for them.

 

Wouldn't say I'm obsessed with them, but they are probably in the top 3 of watchmakers. They sell extremely well, which is always good too

You could argue a Vacheron or Patek is overpriced as well.

-Peter

 

Wednesday September 20th 2006

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OFFICINE PANERAI PAM 163 Radiomir Chrono 44mm

Price: $19,995 USD

*** Mention Your Are An FChat Member For a Very Nice Discount ***

This watch is the first 44mm Radiomir case to be made. It uses a
new-old-stock Valjoux calibre 234 chronograph movement.

ONLY 230 PIECES IN TOTAL PRODUCTION RUN, HURRY!!!

Extremely collectable Panerai which is preserved brand new in box.

Movement: manual winding, Valjoux 234 Calibre, 21,600 alternations/hour. Incabloc anti-shock device. Power reserve 50 hours.

Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph with two counters, tachymeter scale.

Case: diameter 44 mm, polished steel with removable wire loop strap attachments (patented). Steel winding crown personalised OP and chronograph push-pieces.

Bezel: polished steel.

Back: see-through sapphire crystal.

Dial: black with applied steel hour markers and Arabic numerals. Grey chronograph counters. Indicators: minute counter at 3 o'clock, seconds counter at 9 o'clock. Date between 4 and 5 o' clock. Tachymeter scale on the flange.

Crystal: sapphire, formed of corundum, 1.8 mm thick. Anti-reflective coating.

Water resistance: 100 metres.

Strap: alligator with steel adjustable clasp personalized PANERAI.

Production: Unique edition of 230 units.

Condition: Like New; complete with original limited edition box, certificate and papers.

Remarks: Equips with the rare & discontinued New Old Stock Valjoux calibre 234 chronograph movement. Purchase this limited edition piece and own a piece of horological history.
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Like new absolute mint condition, boxes, papers, etc.

Now discontinued and highly collectible in platinum as small numbers were
made.

Solid Platinum Case with Black Leather Strap. White Face with a Blue Center and a 24 Hour Time Zone Indicator. The World Time watch displays the time not just where you are, but in any of the worlds 24 time zones at a single glance. Change time zones with the touch of a button without losing a second's accuracy. Case in platinum. Sapphire crystal and see-through back. Water resistant to 25 meters. Fold-over clasp. Precision Automatic Movement.

Case Dimensions: 37mm x 9.4 mm

Price: $34,995 -- Will Discount For Forums Members
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Maybe thats because they are some of the most classic looking, and in my opinion best looking watches made. And dont go dissing thier quality, i had an AP once, it was hell, the thing broke every time i wore it. I have never had one of my Rolex's sustain any kind of damage.

Blowing 30-40k on an AP is not worth the extra dough.

At least thats my opinion. Some could argue that its like spending that much on a Ferrari, but its just not the same.

 

Sure, a Rolex is a work horse, I'll give you that.

You can easily compare watches to cars. You could say an AP / VC / PP is like buying a Ferrari. They are very low volume, specialty made watches. Out of their niche buyers market, it would be tough to convince somebody that's it's worth it.

Buying a Breitling, Omega, Rolex, etc... is more in tune with buying a BMW / Audi / MB etc... They are a lot more common, maybe more realiable, and cheaper.

All those cars are great cars, just like the watches are all well made. Just Rolex / Omega make millions of watches a year and can be seen all over the place.

Personally I like to own watches that are a little more unique. It's just my take on things though.

 

I was wandering through a watch store in Las Vegas last weekend, trying on watches you don't see very often. The girl asked me what I thought of Rolex and I said "Nice watch, but I don't want one". She asked about Breitling and I gave her the same response. She smiled a little and reached under the counter, then handed me a very unusual watch. She asked if I knew what it was, and I said "Of course, it's a Ulysse Nardin Freak". She grinned and said "You know watches!".

Glad I was wearing my Panerai and not my Swiss Army watch, otherwise I'm sure she wouldn't have given me the time of day.

 

Jim,

Did you buy it?

 

HAHAH!

So you looking for a UN Freak ;-)

Which store in Vegas? I didn't see any freaks, but I did see a few Sonatas and Minute Repeaters.

-Peter

 

Probably Roman Times

 

I was walking through a shopping mall while on vacation and I had a Roger Dubuis hat on (very subtle, maybe 1/2" high letters at the most). I passed this high-end watch store and stopped for a minute to check out their display. As I turned to walk away, this guy rushes out excitedly and tells me, "You have to come in!". Turns out he was the owner and he then proceeded to show me every Dubuis in his store - tourbillons, chronos, retrogrades, perpetuals, etc; he even unwrapped a watch that was already packed to be sent out to a customer to show me. After the first couple of couple of watches, I told him "Look, this is beautiful stuff, but I'm just not ready to buy anything today" and he said, "Piffle, that doesn't matter. I don't often get a chance to show these off to someone who really appreciates watches. Most people that walk in just see the price tag and the exclusivity or if they know something, they call me and I mail it to them and that's it." Then he proceeded to pull out more watches; all his Dubuises then UN's, PP's, AP's, VC's, etc. I must have spent a couple of hours there. All this from wearing the right ballcap .

 

Was this in Philly or Chicago by chance?