Is this a bargain? Can't find this watch on Chrono 24 - Piaget

[youthagainsttt]

Saw this watch today, no box or papers but looks real enough certainly from the movement and weight of the watch.

Discontinued altho the retail apparently was US$34,000 and I negotiated the price from $16k to $13k. Part of the Emperador black tie range, is this a bargain that I shouldn't miss? I am looking for a dress watch for work, don't have a grey dial but I do have a Piaget already the black dial Polo 45

[Watchflair]

Seems like a cool piece - regulator and power reserve with an exhibition case back. I imagine resale is very tough due to limited production and consumer interest - so even at $13k it may not be easy to get out of - Piaget doesn't have the same rep in the watch world they once carried.

Are there not a lot of worth competitors in the $13k range? Blancpain, Breguet, Lange, etc...

[youthagainsttt]

Originally Posted by Watchflair

Seems like a cool piece - regulator and power reserve with an exhibition case back. I imagine resale is very tough due to limited production and consumer interest - so even at $13k it may not be easy to get out of - Piaget doesn't have the same rep in the watch world they once carried.

Are there not a lot of worth competitors in the $13k range? Blancpain, Breguet, Lange, etc...

Thanks mate, I agree. I tried Lange but not so keen on the entry level ones and the others are not out of my budget but I don't wanna spend so much on a dress watch when it's mainly for work / evening going out.

I tried to get it down even more, just over US$10k but I saw it was sold in an auction for just over US$8k a year ago. And that was with box & papers. Not int in Blanc or Breguet atm, potentially Roger Dubuis / Jacob

[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by youthagainsttt

Thanks mate, I agree. I tried Lange but not so keen on the entry level ones and the others are not out of my budget but I don't wanna spend so much on a dress watch when it's mainly for work / evening going out.

I tried to get it down even more, just over US$10k but I saw it was sold in an auction for just over US$8k a year ago. And that was with box & papers. Not int in Blanc or Breguet atm, potentially Roger Dubuis / Jacob

Whatever speaks to you - I always say you'll know it once you put it on the wrist. Best of luck and please do post more pics if you decide to move forward with the purchase.

[vman]

If you're a WIS that can afford a nice timepiece like that, buy it. You won't regret. Quality manufacture and the model is funky. I like. Not sure if I'd drop $16K on it, but $10-11K is doable.

[yoast]

You will lose your shirt if you ever want to sell it. For that kind of money I'd look at moser or breguet or similar.

[rolexfanforlife]

Very nice. But know ahead of time, it will be difficult to move should you want to later (no papers but plus a lot of competition in that range for more “hot” brands). So be sure you love it! It is very nice though!

[Pw92676]

I’m far from being in tune with the Piaget line so not sure if this carries a lot of significance in its catalogue. As a watch enthusiast: Ilike it! I think getting it at 10 would be great and I would say that’s a sweet deal. They said I personally wouldn’t be interested myself at that range.

[amateurcollector]

Controversial recommendation: what about AP Millenary at that price point / style?

[youthagainsttt]

Thanks guys, it seems that indeed my watch dealer friends wouldn't even give me a price on it if I did decide to sell it later. And on Chrono there's the other Emperador with 2nd timezone but at least 20k used, no guarantee I can move it and not lose a whole as well.

So lesson learned - on this watch it seems whatever I spend on it, I'll most probably have to sell it privately and then potentially take a big hit

@amateurc - I'm not keen on the AP dress watches tbh, the design or how it looks on the wrist but thanks for the suggestion

I do like the cushion/toruneau shape tho, my other option is to get a 42mm hublot spirit of big bang all black - but I guess I'll prob just wear to the office once a week then on weekends, so this would be a watch I really like, will take somewhat of a hit if sold but has limited wearability

[youthagainsttt]

Well I went back into the shop to negotiate, the lowest they'd go to is USD10k, I think I'll pass ok this one and consider other dress watches

[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by youthagainsttt

Well I went back into the shop to negotiate, the lowest they'd go to is USD10k, I think I'll pass ok this one and consider other dress watches

I think it's a good move to pass - just my humble opinion. If you love it you can always go back to it.

[Sinanamus]

They are clearly desperate to offload this piece just like you would be in 6 months had you made the mistake of purchasing. Nice bullet dodged.

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[youthagainsttt]

Originally Posted by Sinanamus

They are clearly desperate to offload this piece just like you would be in 6 months had you made the mistake of purchasing. Nice bullet dodged.

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Don't think they're desperate at all. But this is a Ltd watch and not even 1 listed on Chrono 24 so in 1 sense they don't know how much to price it for