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Day-Date 40 Presidential

Jbaah

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Hi All,

Sort of a weird one, I am new but not new (If that makes sense). I have been browsing this forum for a while now, keeping an eye on posts, builds, etc. I think you are a fantastic bunch, great community.

I noticed not many go for a gold replica, I understand why, they have their drawbacks. sort of got my head around the whole gold wrapping / gold plated.

Looking for a helping hand / experience. I have come across the following two (Not sure if I can post links to sites so I avoided it) - Both roman markers.

intime - Wrapped DayDate40 presidential

Puretime - plated DayDate40 presidential


Now one thing that is blowing my mind is the intime watch is priced at $1,418. Significant amount of money for a rep. Does anyone have an idea whether the price difference is completely justifiable?

Does anyone own either of the two for pictures?

One thing I still struggle to do is search through the forum.

Joey
 

KJ2020

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Yes you can post links, please do so. Price difference is due to thickness of gold plating. Suggest you read more threads about the difference between 'plated' and 'wrapped'.
 

KJ2020

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Looked at both links. The Noob is 5 mils thick, the BP is 15-20. That's why the price difference. You would probably be OK with the Noob, I have seen a number of posts and pics where members say they are happy with it. Obviously thicker plating is better but few people can justify $1400 on a rep. That said, the BP wrapped bracelet and case are well known to be the best available for finish.

Videos here
http://www.trustytime.biz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_452&products_id=17111

http://www.trustytime.biz/index.php?...ducts_id=15989
 
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Jbaah

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Thank, appreciate the time you have taken to help out! BP wrapped bracelet certainly does look the part!
 
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