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17 September 2014, 11:37 AM
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Asprey Millie
Hi Everyone. May I please get your thoughts on this watch I had the opportunity of buying back in April but eventually passed up.
Asprey contracted Bamford to make 10pcs of this Milgaus with a Purple Asprey dial. This particular watch was number 10/10 and was already sold to a fellow from the Middle East and awaiting pick up. Asprey offered to have an 11th one made for me. I actually considered it but I wasn't completely sold, so I passed. I couldn't justify the price they were asking and I think I would have considered it more if the watch itself had a matte finish instead of the semi glossy black finish. What are your thoughts on the piece?  They also had this Daytona with a purple PN Art Decco dial purchased by the same man from the Middle East. I really didn't like this one at all.... 
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17 September 2014, 11:39 AM
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I think they look very cool and if you like them go for it!
Not for me however, I'm a purist 
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17 September 2014, 12:55 PM
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17 September 2014, 01:01 PM
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17 September 2014, 09:04 PM
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17 September 2014, 11:43 AM
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It's all about personal taste. For me, the watches have been ruined unfortunately..
However, I'm sure there are fans out there willing to spend the cash to have one..
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17 September 2014, 11:50 AM
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If you want to wear an Asprey advert on your wrist....otherwise no.
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17 September 2014, 12:26 PM
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Love the Milgaus!
But I'm kind of weird in that way? 
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17 September 2014, 12:38 PM
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I agree with Tom, I can appreciate what they have done however my $$$ goes to the original
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17 September 2014, 12:41 PM
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Nope.... don't like it, but to each their own.
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17 September 2014, 01:10 PM
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17 September 2014, 01:34 PM
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Not for me
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17 September 2014, 01:37 PM
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You do did the right thing, it's really ugly IMHO.
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17 September 2014, 01:42 PM
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not for me but apparently crowns and purple go together.
 http://www.livescience.com/33324-pur...yal-color.html |
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17 September 2014, 01:40 PM
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Not an improvement whatsoever on the original so why?
Glad you passed , I think you were right. |
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17 September 2014, 01:59 PM
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Nope, not for me. Prefer the original.
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17 September 2014, 02:11 PM
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Nice to know a limited edition of 10 can grow to accommodate whomever wants to pay up.
Personally I think it is unattractive, but I respect those who have such a passion for watches to the degree they would perform such a bold modification. |
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18 September 2014, 01:41 AM
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17 September 2014, 02:13 PM
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Interesting, though I like keeping mine factory.
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17 September 2014, 02:21 PM
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Negative!
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17 September 2014, 04:30 PM
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May I ask what price Asprey are asking for it?
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17 September 2014, 04:36 PM
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Love how they make a limited edition of 10 but when you ask they'll make 11.
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17 September 2014, 09:06 PM
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17 September 2014, 04:52 PM
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GBP24,000 for the Dayt Crazy prices |
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17 September 2014, 05:05 PM
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17 September 2014, 09:05 PM
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18 September 2014, 01:00 AM
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By the way, are those prices all-in or over & above the original cost of the watch? |
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18 September 2014, 06:51 AM
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Those were the prices for the watches all in. Being in England however you could also get a VAT refund when leaving |
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18 September 2014, 06:15 AM
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That purple would look hot on stainless.
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17 September 2014, 05:08 PM
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You made the right move passing.
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