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[OFFICIAL] RWI Tourbillon Club
- Thread starter cwazy1
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- 19/4/12
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Let's get real
OK Tourbo folks...
I want to join this club...actually just returned an Invicta Octopus Tourb because of buyer's remorse...and I got it for half the going price of $1600.
Here's my thing...this is a rep club so nobody really wants to spend a ton of money on a watch...and the prevailing wisdom here as I see it is you roll the dice and take your chances when you buy a rep.
It's one thing to buy a $100-$200 rep and not expect alot, but when you start talking about dropping $600-800 for a rep tourb...well?
There's a Breguet at Time shop for $468 and I really like it, it's a bit small for me at 39mm, but I may be able to live with that...any wristshots of that size?
I guess what I want to know is those of you that have one...what's the verdict?
And If you spent $700 and it took a dump I'm sure you don't want to admit it
Convince me to go for it, because I really can't reconcile this in my mind.
:wyliehelp:
OK Tourbo folks...
I want to join this club...actually just returned an Invicta Octopus Tourb because of buyer's remorse...and I got it for half the going price of $1600.
Here's my thing...this is a rep club so nobody really wants to spend a ton of money on a watch...and the prevailing wisdom here as I see it is you roll the dice and take your chances when you buy a rep.
It's one thing to buy a $100-$200 rep and not expect alot, but when you start talking about dropping $600-800 for a rep tourb...well?
There's a Breguet at Time shop for $468 and I really like it, it's a bit small for me at 39mm, but I may be able to live with that...any wristshots of that size?
I guess what I want to know is those of you that have one...what's the verdict?
And If you spent $700 and it took a dump I'm sure you don't want to admit it
Convince me to go for it, because I really can't reconcile this in my mind.
:wyliehelp:
OK Tourbo folks...
I want to join this club...actually just returned an Invicta Octopus Tourb because of buyer's remorse...and I got it for half the going price of $1600.
Here's my thing...this is a rep club so nobody really wants to spend a ton of money on a watch...and the prevailing wisdom here as I see it is you roll the dice and take your chances when you buy a rep.
It's one thing to buy a $100-$200 rep and not expect alot, but when you start talking about dropping $600-800 for a rep tourb...well?
There's a Breguet at Time shop for $468 and I really like it, it's a bit small for me at 39mm, but I may be able to live with that...any wristshots of that size?
I guess what I want to know is those of you that have one...what's the verdict?
And If you spent $700 and it took a dump I'm sure you don't want to admit it
Convince me to go for it, because I really can't reconcile this in my mind.
:wyliehelp:
its a tough decision i would say. im attracted to getting complicated movements for some reason so it was one of my "goals" to get one once i realized they had ones that werent 100k+ plus lol. but at the time i purchased mine, these tourbys (except for the hublots) werent in the 600-800 range. at one time, they even had unbranded ones on ebay for $550 or something like that. but this was like 4-5 years ago. now those same ones are 1k+.
i just patiently waited for one to show up in trade section. getting a pre-owned one here would probably offer the best potential savings.
6.5" wrist... check out my first post.. more pics there
OK Tourbo folks...
I want to join this club...actually just returned an Invicta Octopus Tourb because of buyer's remorse...and I got it for half the going price of $1600.
Here's my thing...this is a rep club so nobody really wants to spend a ton of money on a watch...and the prevailing wisdom here as I see it is you roll the dice and take your chances when you buy a rep.
It's one thing to buy a $100-$200 rep and not expect alot, but when you start talking about dropping $600-800 for a rep tourb...well?
There's a Breguet at Time shop for $468 and I really like it, it's a bit small for me at 39mm, but I may be able to live with that...any wristshots of that size?
I guess what I want to know is those of you that have one...what's the verdict?
And If you spent $700 and it took a dump I'm sure you don't want to admit it
Convince me to go for it, because I really can't reconcile this in my mind.
:wyliehelp:
ilbambino86
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Here's my next tourby purchase. The detail in this is just awesome!
http://www.1-pc8838.com/br00136-jubilee-tourbillon-days-reserve-ssle-white-tourbillon-p-13155.html (click twice)
http://www.1-pc8838.com/br00136-jubilee-tourbillon-days-reserve-ssle-white-tourbillon-p-13155.html (click twice)
its wonderful! the strap that it comes with is shit though.. so mine is a gen gator aftermarket.
I bought my unbranded tourbi from Hong Kong for about $450, if I recall. It worked great, kept good time, and was fascinating. In the end, however, I just didn't like the case/dial and sold it off to a member here. I sold it for a bit less than I bought it, but enjoyed it for a year or so. If someone comes up with a case and dial I like, I'm in again. The tourbis are amazing--even the cheap chinese variety
Can I join?
Oh, dear. :facepalm: I'm sorry. No Hublots allowed. :lol: J/K, but you'll have to ask the club's CEO.
My JLC is now on its way..
But seriously considering an ALS .... Mr Paps fault.
I will be sending my bancruptcy lawyer bills to him
But seriously considering an ALS .... Mr Paps fault.
I will be sending my bancruptcy lawyer bills to him
That's absolutely stunning, except the strap! That was the tourbi I wanted, but damn, it's expensive!:angry: