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Discussion in 'Fine Watches, Jewelry, & Clothes' started by twist-a-grip, Jan 30, 2018.

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  1. twist-a-grip

    twist-a-grip Karting

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    #1 twist-a-grip, Jan 30, 2018
    I asked about a Tag Monaco on here a few months ago without much input. So, after speaking with some buddies who know their way around watches told me I'm better than that. Maybe they're right, but I have never worn a watch and after finding a $125k PP that I liked, I decided maybe I should pump the brakes and actually buy something cheaper to see if I even like wearing a watch.

    Looked up NEW IN BOX Ferrari watches on ebay and found a significant amount of watches that I'd probably wear in the $200-400 range - even a few that match my Speciale colors. I'm sure they're not that great at this price point, but looking for opinions from you guys. Am I better off buying a watch at Walmart? If there is a model or two that stands out as a little better quality, I'm all ears. I would prefer a chronograph and I'm initially drawn to the RedRev Evo line.
     
  2. WPOZZZ

    WPOZZZ F1 Veteran

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    #2 WPOZZZ, Jan 31, 2018
    The $200-$400 Ferrari watches are usually Ronda quartz models. They are quartz so it will be very accurate. There are also Chinese knockoff models, so beware of those. If a Ferrari watch is a good entry into buying a watch for you, why not get one of the GP Ferrari watches? There are also Panerai Ferrari watches. You can get a nice pre-owned GP somewhere in the $2k-$3k range.
     
  3. jimpo1

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    #3 jimpo1, Feb 6, 2018
    If you're going to buy a Ferrari brand watch, buy it from Ferrari. I think it's store.ferrari.com. If you're an owner you get a discount, I think 10%, but you have to register first and wait a few days.

    Most of the ebay stuff is knock off, cheap even by cheap standards.

    Agree with GP or Panerai versions. And there's nothing wrong with a Tag Monaco. Your friends are snobs. :)
     
  4. WPOZZZ

    WPOZZZ F1 Veteran

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    #4 WPOZZZ, Feb 6, 2018
    I'm not sure about those Ferrari Store watches. I remember when they were steeply discounted here. IIRC, they offered discounts up to 60% off, a nice $600 watch would be about $240. The plastic Ferrari watches were about $80 after the steep discounts. That is about what they were worth.
     
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    #5 twist-a-grip, Feb 7, 2018
    Thanks for the help guys. I realize these watches are crap, but they'll serve my purpose at an immaterial cost. I don't think all the ebay watches are fakes - the 2-3 watches I like are sold in online watch stores like jomashop with the same model numbers. I certainly wouldn't buy a watch from China, but a 100% feedback ebay store in NY seems reasonable to me - especially if I'm only spending $2-300. I like the GP watches, but they're $2000+ used - I'm the kind of guy that goes all in or goes cheap - so either I get a fun $200 watch that matches my white/blue/gold Speciale or I get the Patek.
     
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    #6 etmracing, Feb 10, 2018
    Get the cheap one to see if you like it. If you end up wanting a more expensive watch use the cheap one as a knockaround watch.
     
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    #7 Ferrari 308 GTB, Mar 31, 2018
    Just delivered today,from the online store...Scuderia Ferrari Pilota Limited Edition 185/300.

    It is a little darker than shown in the online photo's,all stainless steel.Pretty decent for the $$$. Image Unavailable, Please Login
     
  8. twist-a-grip

    twist-a-grip Karting

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    #8 twist-a-grip, Mar 31, 2018
    Nice watch Ferrari 308 GTB!

    Kinda forgot I started this thread. I still haven't bought a watch, but thinking I'll get one of the Swiss made Ferrari watches from a few years back. More like $300 vs the $100-150 the newer Ferrari watches, but they appear to have a little nicer finish and attention to detail. I'd love to splurge on the blue 60th Hublot to match my Speciale's interior, but not willing to spend $15-20k on a fashion watch.

    https://www.hublot.com/en/news/hublot-big-bang-ferrari-us-60th-anniversary
     
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  9. Brian A

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    #9 Brian A, Mar 31, 2018
    I remain an advocate for buying a used Girard-Perrregaux Ferrari watch. Here is my story.
    https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/my-1997-girard-perregaux-ferrari-model-8020-chronograph-wristwatch.559661/

    I've been following GP 8020s on Chrono24. Right now they list more than I have ever seen. Lots of variations on the theme (although I have not seen my exact watch listed again with all the correct boxes and papers like I have).
     
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    #10 Ferrari 308 GTB, Apr 1, 2018
    Thanks. I think these are now assembled in Italy by Movado ,although most likely with parts from Switzerland,but no country named on the watch..

    $290 minus 15% discount,for a 'LE' is considered reasonable i think..

    Hublot is of course rather nice,but agreed can't justify that 'investment'.

    GP is relatively easy to find ,yes i wouldn't mind one,one of these days!
     

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