Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2021
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Re: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2021
Alpina Startimer Quartz GMT for $199.97 from ToM. Condition says used, but if the pic is of the actual watch it looks to be in very good shape. I think that thing at 6:30 that looks like it's behind the case is thread from the strap? (link to high res pic)
https://www.touchofmodern.com/sales/wat ... -pre-owned
https://www.touchofmodern.com/sales/wat ... -pre-owned
I wish that watch were 38mm?
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The stated condition of this listing is "Fair" which is rare to see from ToM, they almost always say Good so I'd be cautious about purchasing it since there are no returns. I also think the images shown are just stock renderings and not pics of the actual watch being sold.Boourns wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 11:09 am Alpina Startimer Quartz GMT for $199.97 from ToM. Condition says used, but if the pic is of the actual watch it looks to be in very good shape. I think that thing at 6:30 that looks like it's behind the case is thread from the strap? (link to high res pic)
https://www.touchofmodern.com/sales/wat ... -pre-owned
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Moved Swatch NASA watches post to appropriate thread: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2358&p=96175#p96175
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Re: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2021
The Bruno Magli Quartz GMT is Asford's daily deal for little while more. $75.99 ($67.63 after DADSANDGRADS11).
Here's a real life shot. I like it.
Edit: In very related news. Ashford also has the Alpina Startimers in stock. Only now realized how direct a copy the dial is - no wonder I liked it
Here's a real life shot. I like it.
Edit: In very related news. Ashford also has the Alpina Startimers in stock. Only now realized how direct a copy the dial is - no wonder I liked it
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Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2021
This watch is not hard to find new for under $200 on eBay, worth a look there as well. The slightly different auto versions are now about $250.
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Please share some links to those deals if you have them.
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If you know of an Auto GMT for $250 hook us up with a link!
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This is the search results for new, refurbished, and new without tags. Cheapest listings for quartz and auto. Didn’t happen to get any of the chronos in the screenshots.
PVD on a bracelet for $250. There’s also a stainless model, though that’s a bit more expensive. Other colors too.
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Those autos for $230 and $240 are hella deals.
Same seller also has this Pilot Heritage (a GMT) for $429.99.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/224492792490?h ... Swk2xggInH
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Re: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2021
Here's the link that was previously shared for this Alpina automatic GMT new (but without tags) for $429.99 :
https://www.ebay.com/itm/224492792490
Note: This is not a true "Traveler's GMT", the hour hand can be set forward but date change is tied to the GMT hand. (corrected)
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Not to get too off topic, but this is interesting. According to this Hodinkee article the local hour hand is independently adjustable -- but only forward. And as noted the date is tied to the GMT hand. So unlike an 2893-based watch, you can adjust the local hour without hacking the watch. This kind of puts it in my mind between those ETA GMTs and the super high end with full jumping local hour functionality like you see in an Explorer II.audio.bill wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 3:29 pm Note: This is not a true "Traveler's GMT", the GMT hand can be directly set and date change is tied to the GMT hand.
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I humbly stand corrected regarding the GMT function of this Alpina, I knew it differed from a true Traveler's GMT like the Rolex.Boourns wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 3:57 pmNot to get too off topic, but this is interesting. According to this Hodinkee article the local hour hand is independently adjustable -- but only forward. And as noted the date is tied to the GMT hand. So unlike an 2893-based watch, you can adjust the local hour without hacking the watch. This kind of puts it in my mind between those ETA GMTs and the super high end with full jumping local hour functionality like you see in an Explorer II.audio.bill wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 3:29 pm Note: This is not a true "Traveler's GMT", the GMT hand can be directly set and date change is tied to the GMT hand.
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Re: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! 2021
Timex "world time", indiglo, $52.44 incl. free shipping, sold by Walmart. eBay: $66.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Timex-Waterb ... /560686459
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Timex-Waterb ... /560686459
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These are AliExpress dropshipped crap that isn't worth any more than the $3 they are asking for it, and then they make the profit on inflated shipping.denormalize wrote: ↑Sun Jun 13, 2021 10:57 pm Saw this deal via Slickdeals, https://carrnegiewatches.com/ has a closeout sale, not taking orders after tomorrow
No idea of the quality, but starting at $0.95...
Also, what do the pushers do here?