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57 minutes ago, 52-80 said:

I’ll give her 3.50 for the lot. 
 

4.00 if it comes with original box. 

She is looking to sell them.  How many best by coupons you willing to add to the mix?

In all seriousness, @G650 @ChiTownDoc, I’m a little out of my depth on super high end vintage secondary markets.  Any thoughts?

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6 minutes ago, GlenFromTheMailRoom said:

She is looking to sell them.  How many best by coupons you willing to add to the mix?

In all seriousness, @G650 @ChiTownDoc, I’m a little out of my depth on super high end vintage secondary markets.  Any thoughts?

I can get you some estimates I’m sure.  Let me know if she’s serious.  And get pics of more of em.  Very badass

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so a less valuable vintage than those above I'm eyeing for a less obnoxious daily wear ... circa 1966 for the first one, 1962 for the second one.  both are under $5000.  any reason not to pull the trigger on one of these?  still looking at the yachtmaster but the plantinum one I'm leaning toward might be bling bling loud or so I'm told.  I'd tone it down with a rubber wrist band I think but who knows maybe not.  just found out my sporty watch selection was approved by my other half.  I was worried she'd think I wanted to be a guy again. ha.  turns out she went through a dive watch phase before I met her.

 

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if anyone is into microbrands, Ming will be taking orders for a new 17.09 next monday.  this time, the will guarantee sales for all orders, whereas previous were limited edition, instantly sold out, and flipped aftermarket at multiples of price.

 

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15 hours ago, 52-80 said:

if anyone is into microbrands, Ming will be taking orders for a new 17.09 next monday.  this time, the will guarantee sales for all orders, whereas previous were limited edition, instantly sold out, and flipped aftermarket at multiples of price.

 

Here's their sale site with the time. 10min time block only.

https://ming.watch/blogs/journal/ming-17-09-pre-launch-information

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14 minutes ago, Sam Lin said:

Detail reveal is on Apr12, I'm curious.

I kind of expect their server to crash and lots of people to miss out and be pissed. Just feels right for 2020-2021.

given the history and the numbering, it seems predictable main elements of what the watch will look like.  wildcards are the colors.  and the independently set hour hands... thats something ive never heard of before.

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On 4/6/2021 at 6:32 AM, Sam Lin said:

Here's their sale site with the time. 10min time block only.

https://ming.watch/blogs/journal/ming-17-09-pre-launch-information

i read that again and the logic is bizarro.  its 3 separate order periods, the first 2 in limited quantities and for select pools of people.... but since the last batch is unlimited quantity anyway, for the same products... whats the point?  weird promotional scheme

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I kind of get it, given the size of the batches, these things will take probably 2yr or more to fulfill. It gives the previous buyers a solid year of early ownership and value if they want to flip for profit. If they do some sort of distinct numbering or even a different <anything> on the first batches, it'll keep them in value forever.

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difference between the batch-2 order vs batch-3 order is half a year in expected delivery time.  im on a TATL during batch-2  delivery.  whomp whomp.  i still prefer the looks of 17.06 copper, and would be getting this just to do an even swap for one of those without paying the 3x markup people are asking for those

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On 4/7/2021 at 7:30 PM, Beantown Express 2.0 said:

Some watch porn time as Watches and Wonders 2021 is happening in Geneva. I am really kind of digging the Mont Blanc and the Vacheron Constantin’s are sick as usual.

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I take it that this new show from those that left Bazelworld? I went a few years ago and it was a bit of a shock to see not one or two. But dozens of watches in the 6 figure range. Wearing a Rolex at Bazelworld was like racing a VW at Indy. Shame they all cut bait.

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On 4/12/2021 at 8:15 AM, 52-80 said:

but the strap with the burgundy is ugly, whereas the black+blue alcantara matches the blue watch better.... and due to the curve lugs its hard/impossible to get replacement straps on your own

I think the strap on the burgundy looks fine for that watch, but more like something for a woman. Of course, if I get it, it will be for my wife. 39mm is just too small for my wrists. Which is unfortunate because I love the look of the  Mings, just need something closer to 41mm.

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1 hour ago, HoustonHorn said:

I think the strap on the burgundy looks fine for that watch, but more like something for a woman. Of course, if I get it, it will be for my wife. 39mm is just too small for my wrists. Which is unfortunate because I love the look of the  Mings, just need something closer to 41mm.

the on-wrist for this one appears larger than their other ones due to taller case , the markers which seem to float higher, and i think they revised the lugs a bit to be more prominent.  compare the on-wrist shots to the 27.xx (thin models) and the 17.xx (standard) - it might just work for you.

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On 3/27/2021 at 11:25 PM, brown water said:

Just ordered this GO on a stainless bracelet. Will probably add a leather and rubber band soon. Seems pretty flexible. What say the brethren?
 

 

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So made a minor course correction. Opted for white face instead of black. Felt like it was a bit more traditional and that the white showed the subtle complications like the panoramic date better. 
 

The AD didn’t have a steel bracelet available so they made a minor discount on a strap with deployant clasp and are getting the bracelet from the factory at no additional cost.

 

@52-80 I lost the blue lume which was disappointing and what first caught my attention  

 

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17 hours ago, 52-80 said:

Yeah, roped my BIL into making an order and said at 2min he couldn’t buy 

Got my order in for the 10min time block today. Took a minute before it loaded my cart, then took a few min to get a payment to go through, multiple authentication tries.

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23 minutes ago, Sam Lin said:

Got my order in for the 10min time block today. Took a minute before it loaded my cart, then took a few min to get a payment to go through, multiple authentication tries.

nice bro.  same here.  really curious what the final volume will be ... will we hit the 1000s?  ming now seems to have built himself a very strong brand

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3 hours ago, troph said:

Well I made my purchase on chrono24 and it came in today. Very happy. 
 

 

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Know what time it is?  it’s time to go sailing with my yacht master time piece. Ha. 

Nice watch.  I thought of buying that exact watch before I decided on my VC.  Something about the blue second hand makes it pop.  Enjoy it in good health.

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