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1138 dollars?
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When Silix was selling that 196, 7753s were available. Since then, ETA has stopped making them. You cannot buy new 7753s.MICAVI said:Speaking of the Daylight, Silix used to sell a Daylight with 7753 for around $650. Take that and add some gold and you're at about $700ish. So I'd say that my estimate of $750 as a fair price would be about right.
Yes, it's overpriced, but it's a gold watch with a 7753. It's bound to be overpriced. If you don't like the price, get it from River, Ruby or Silix. I'm sure they'll do it for you for less. Be aware that the $650 watch from Silix is now a $750 watch, so your $750 estimate on the Santos should be revised to $850 or higher.
This isn't a hugely overpriced watch, it's just a slightly overpriced watch.
The profit on a watch should be a percentage, not an absolute. A Rolex dealer is making a few grand on some watches remember.MICAVI said:A dealer making $100-$175 on a watch is a pretty good deal for the dealer and I think most of us don't mind paying that. I do have a problem with a dealer making somewhere around $500 dollars off me or other members.
If he's making $175 on a $1000 watch, he probably can't afford the risk of losing one to customs.
Btw, its not just that the 7753 doesn't have a recessed date wheel. The date window on asian 7750s (tricompax) is actually in a slightly different position. Genuine 7753 allows the possibility of adding a genuine dial, and having a near perfect replica. Way too overpriced IMO, but try doing it yourself. It will likely be close to that once taxes, and S&H for all the parts are factored in.
I agree that profit should increase in correlation with the value of the product and in this case I figured that in to my estimates somewhat. Certainly Andrew deserves some extra profit for having the 7753 available and put in the watch. If Silix is selling a watch with 7753 at $750 then a similar watch with a little gold, only on the bezel, which is so cheap to do (the difference between a full gold daytona and a SS version is $30 on Andrew's site), should be priced at about $800. Andrew and Josh always charge a little bit more, but do you really think it is just slighty overpriced? We're talking overpriced by about $400 dollars. That's not slightly overpriced as far as I'm concerned. $875, $950, maybe even a grand, that might be just slightly overpriced. Making a ridiculous $500 dollar profit, that is hugely overpriced.
Just went back to Andrew's site and noticed there is a 7753 Santos in SS for $798, so why the $500 dollar price increase for a little gold on the bezel? That should mean I have about 3/4 of an ounce of 24kt solid gold on that bezel.
Just went back to Andrew's site and noticed there is a 7753 Santos in SS for $798, so why the $500 dollar price increase for a little gold on the bezel? That should mean I have about 3/4 of an ounce of 24kt solid gold on that bezel.
andreww said:A&J have to cover themselves in case of customs seizures remember. One lost watch at that price is hard to re-coup.
Not hard to recoup at this price, lose one and sell another you're even.
With as many watches as these guys sell one lost watch like this will suck, but I doubt they'd lose any sleep or have a hard time covering the cost with a couple other watch sales during the day.
Brand9 have a 7753-based Santos in 14K Gold for under $600? It's worth getting for the movement at that point. :shock:squ1d said:Half the price at brand9ave
Just so all of you know...
Well, price is 680..
MOVEMENT: Swiss Valjoux 7753 Movement
CASE DIAMETER: 41.5mm X 41.5mm
THICKNESS: 16mm
DIAL COLOR: White Dial with three subdias and Roman numeral hour markers
CASE MATERIAL: 18K gold and Solid Stainless Steel
BRACELET: Genuine Leather Strap
FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal
BACK GLASS: Solid Case Back with detailed engraving
BEZEL:
HACK MOVEMENT: Yes
CLASP TYPE: Folding Clasp
DATE INDICATOR: Between 4:00 and 5:00 position
GMT HAND:
OTHER REMARKS:
Water Resistant
Fully Functional Chronograph
Subdials at 3:00, 6:00 and 9:00 position
MOVEMENT: Swiss Valjoux 7753 Movement
CASE DIAMETER: 41.5mm X 41.5mm
THICKNESS: 16mm
DIAL COLOR: White Dial with three subdias and Roman numeral hour markers
CASE MATERIAL: 18K gold and Solid Stainless Steel
BRACELET: Genuine Leather Strap
FRONT GLASS: Sapphire Crystal
BACK GLASS: Solid Case Back with detailed engraving
BEZEL:
HACK MOVEMENT: Yes
CLASP TYPE: Folding Clasp
DATE INDICATOR: Between 4:00 and 5:00 position
GMT HAND:
OTHER REMARKS:
Water Resistant
Fully Functional Chronograph
Subdials at 3:00, 6:00 and 9:00 position
Yeah, it's overpriced because it's an expensive idea, not because you're being scalped.andreww said:Way too overpriced IMO, but try doing it yourself.