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HoustonHorn

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  1. Thank you Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk
  2. Series premiere tomorrow. Only mentioning this because a friend of mine is the executive producer and can use the views. If you have kids 10 or under give it a shot. I won't vouch that it's good, but he's a great guy and very sharp, so hopefully it's OK and gets picked up for a 2nd season. Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk
  3. And this is exactly why they have done what they've done. It's only left speculation which is way better than the alternative. Better to be thought strange than heading to jail. Question is, were they smart enough to actually pull it off long term. Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk
  4. The Santos has such a classic, longstanding look. Got the GO 70s in today, now I'm going to do a side by side with the Santos this weekend and decide. Probably the GO, but damn I was blown away by how much I liked it. Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk
  5. Awesome! Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk
  6. This is killing me. My biggest loser by far.
  7. Got in at about. 006 and sat at a loss for 5 months. Sold a little at .011 and .015. Few money. Sold lots more at 2:30 and 3.50 and 4.60. Rode up to 9, sold some on the downswing at around 7. Just sold a few thousands shares and will probably do the same again tomorrow at 4. Probably let the rest ride on the uplift. I've bought back in on downswings below 3 and then at a little over 2. Current average price for my remaining shares is $1.74. What a ride.
  8. Yeah, if ALPP hits 4 tomorrow, I'll probably sell a little more to get some ABML. Definitely would suck to only be on AMY and watch ABML take off.
  9. Nice looking watch. Appreciated the color comparison. The watch does look like a paper cutout in that photo, though. Congrats on your paper watch!
  10. I did too. Sold a small amount off. I still think it will get a decent bump on the uplist but the market in general has me nervous that it may not. Very different situation than when it ran to $9.
  11. Great watches. I wasn't a fan of how it wore on my wrist when I tried one on a while back. I actually liked the Pelagos more, which surprised me. Congrats on the new watch! A beauty for sure. Post pics when it comes in.
  12. I'm guessing this is to raise money? Is there a positive takeaway that they are issuing to institutional investors? Bought some more at $0.74.
  13. I have gotten more than 10% off offered at Jared. No guarantees though. If you're interested in going to see it at Jared, ask for Zach. The guy knows watches and will do what he can on the price. If you're able to pay cash, you may be able to get him to quote you a price and then see if he'll knock another 5% off if you pay cash (saves them the credit card fee). I don't know about Jared, and tax laws may have changed, but I have purchased a watch and had them ship the box to a friend/family out of state to avoid sales tax. If you get 15% off and no sales tax, you're in for $4,845. Still more, but closer. Just depends on whether buying from an AD has any value for you. I prefer it if the price difference isn't crazy. If you do go to Jared to check it out, shoot me a PM and I'll make sure he knows you're coming (and that he's working) and to do what he can on the price.
  14. WatchRecon is a great resource for finding private sellers. I've probably bought 2 dozen watches that way and never had an issue. I also wear my watches, so I'm used to a few dings and scratches so buying pre-worn doesn't bother me. Check reviews and comments about previous sales though. Also, it is always worth asking if the AD can make a deal. You can usually get 10-20% off, at least for now. Brands are starting to take a Rolex model to sales and reducing margins for ADs so they can't discount prices. They are also disciplining ADs whose watches are found on the grey market using the serial number. The effect of this is there will be a lot less dumping to the grey market and those will start to dry up and prices across the board will generally rise. Breitling has done this and it is difficult to find their newer models on grey market sites.
  15. I did. and Zach is a true watch geek and knows a ton about watches. Definitely worth going in and chatting with him.
  16. Just a separate comment on shopping for, and buying, watches. I buy a lot of watches on the grey market, but I do prefer to buy from ADs when possible and the price difference can be justified due to buying from a local dealer, having a single point for service/adjustments, getting all of the papers, etc. Certainly on higher-end watches, I prefer to buy from an AD. Being in Houston, most watch brands have ADs or retailers. But not all. I can't locate a GO in Houston. But in researching other options like the Cartier Santos, AT, Zenith Chrono, Oris ProPilot X, etc., I have been to a lot of boutiques and dealers around the city - Zadok, Lewis, Jared, IW Marks, Tennenbaum, etc. I realize I am well beyond the average customer as far as having WIS. I spend a lot of time looking at watches, paying attention to movements and features and options. In going to these various dealers, it is shocking how wide the discrepancy is in the knowledge of the salespeople. A salesperson should know EVERYTHING about the watches they sell. Everything. That's their job, their livelihood. And its crazy to walk into a boutique for a brand and knowing more than the people selling the watch. For day-to-day watches at the mall, no issue. But a boutique or authorized dealer is different. Not only that, but they should have an idea of the competition. It doesn't have to be comprehensive, but knowing what differentiates your watch from others is critical when talking about a watch that is north of $8k and well into 5 figures in some cases. Some places I've been have been pretty awful and the salesperson basically did nothing more than open up the case. No enthusiasm, no talking about what really stands out about the watch, no discussion of why its worth $10k or whatever. Just "here, try it on. Mirror is over there." It definitely makes a difference in the overall decision-making process. I love Zenith as a brand, but I won't be buying one from the guy I talked with. If I ever do decide to get a Zenith, I'll give the store (AD) another opportunity and go in to discuss with another sales person and see if it is a different experience. If it isn't, then I'll buy online and simply get a cheaper price. With Cartier, I will order from Zadok before I go back to the boutique. Not that they weren't friendly, but the experience I had at Zadok was tremendously different than at Cartier. For the better. It is an absolute blast to get a sales associate who also suffers from WIS and has a job selling watches because they fucking love watches. I spent at least a couple hours at Zadoks trying on watches from nearly every brand in the store. The salesman showed me a $240k ALS. I tried on Panerai, JLC, Grand Seiko (the salesman was actually wearing a cherry blossom spring drive), Tudor, Omega, etc,. It was a blast. I did the same thing at Jared's with Oris, Bremont, Longines, Omega and others. Both of those salesmen knew more about watches in general, and about the watches I was looking at, than I did. And it made a world of difference in the overall experience. Other than the GO, which I will have to buy outside of Houston, my next watch purchase will be from Jared or Zadok simply because of the relationship. Watches are a luxury item and not inexpensive. There's also a huge variety of watches. So for me, having a relationship with the sales associate is an important factor in my decision as it enhances the entire process and can lead to finding watches you may have otherwise missed. Like the AT, which I had seen but not really spent any time looking at closely until I tried them on at Zadok and Jared. I realize a lot of people prefer a hands-off approach from the sales person and that's what works for them. But, if you are like me and love everything about watches and talking about them, and you are in Houston, and you are looking to buy - I HIGHLY suggest going to talk with Elvis at Zadok's and Zach at Jared. Both guys know their shit and clearly love watches. Feel free to PM me if you would like their contact info.
  17. I've spent a lot of time recently looking at watches for my next purchase. While my next purchase will likely be a GO Seventies or Cartier Santos ADLC XL, I've had the chance to look at the AT on several occasions and it is an AMAZING watch and will be something I get in the future. The dial, especially on the slate, is gorgeous (easily my favorite) and the teak/plank look really adds a lot of depth, especially with the varying width of spaces (every 3rd gap is slightly larger). I don't particularly like the wavy lines on the Seamaster but these straight lines are a perfect visual compliment. The subtle sunburst effect across the planks is understated and really makes for a beautiful dial. The faceted, applied markers are extremely light-catching and really create a dynamic visual display in light. The lyre-style lugs are a thing of beauty and are more interesting than more standard lugs. The pop of blue on the seconds hand and cardinal points on the chapter ring just tie into the overall watch and give it a little more casual vibe. The 8900 movement is second to none at this price range and is gorgeous to look at through the caseback. I've been looking at the 41mm because I have larger wrists (7 5/8). 41mm is typically an ok size for me, but can look a little small on certain watches. Not the case with the AT. The proportions are dead on. Doesn't look too diminutive for what is essentially a steel sports watch. The 38mm will probably look better on wrists 6.5" and below, but its all personal preference. Two downsides. The polished bezel will show a lot of dings/marks. I wish they would consider a brushed bezel. I also saw a video comparing the AT with the Globemaster. I've never really considered the Globemaster before (and still don't because its too small). However, the latest GM is really a great looking watch and it uses a Tungsten bezel. If they could use a polished (non-fluted) tungsten bezel to prevent marks from day-to-day wear, it would be perfect. Even in steel, a brushed bezel would be better imo. I think the dial and markers more than make up for the loss of "bling" from the high-polished bezel. The other downside is it does not come with a quick-adjustment on the clasp. I have this on a few watches and its invaluable. I know Omega isn't as big on this as some other brands, but they really need to consider an on-the-fly microadjust feature on their bracelets/clasps. Also, considering the AT looks great on a variety of straps, a quick release option would also be a great addition. I guess one final comment would be that the slate dialed small seconds version looks even better with the color appearing slightly more silver/metallic and including a white chapter ring. I like the sub seconds, but would actually prefer the color scheme of the subseconds on a regular AT. My $0.02, but I will definitely own an AT in the future. Nearly a perfect every day watch for almost every situation. One of the most underrated watches ever since it is often overlooked for the Speedmaster or Seamaster Diver which are also amazing watches. For the money, its a great deal compared to other options.
  18. Sexting...It isn't sex its the next big thing. Brilliant. White Woman's Instagram is such a fantastic song.
  19. So I tried out the Santos Large ADLC and the XL ADLC Chronograph. At my wrist size, the XL I think looks better. And I'm a sucker for a chronograph. The Large looks great too, just not quite as good as the XL Chrono. Unfortunately the XL Chrono only comes with the rubber and leather strap options. No steel bracelet like the large. The straps are definitely nice and even if I had the bracelet I'd switch it up alot. That said, I really like having a bracelet and if the XL had one, I'd definitely go with that. But for that much money I'm worried that not having a steel bracelet is going to bug me. I've been wanting a GO Seventies for a few years, which is how I got dragged into this squarish case shape obsession for my next watch. Unfortunately there are no GO dealers in or near Houston. While I know I won't be disappointed with the GO, I don't know that it is worth the premium over the Santos, which I know I really love other than no bracelet.
  20. Sounds like their plan to hold supply in 2021 will pay off down the line. Any target price for UUUU?
  21. I don't have as many shares as HS, but I have enough to retire if it goes that high.
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