Buy a batman now!!!

[Jojoshop]

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

There’s a thread on here re: an interview with a watchmaker who argues that whilst the 3135 and 3235 (not GMT movements but the principle stands) are both excellent movements, it could be argued that the newer one might not be as good in the long run from a servicing perspective.

The older movements as you say keep astonishingly good time for an automatic, are bulletproof and beloved of watchmakers come servicing time. No doubt the newer movements have advantages - the biggest bring power reserve, but also greater anti-magnetism - but to say they’re “much better” is a sentiment based on marketing hype as much as anything else.

+1
I’m not going to discredit the power reserve advantage, but it doesn’t make a difference for me since I wear the watch everyday.

[lhawli]

All the unsold BLNR on WR are north of $14k and a couple going for $16-17k.

Asking price is not the same as what it actually sells for, but surely the goal post has moved - moved up!


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[Hollie_Rollie]

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

There’s a thread on here re: an interview with a watchmaker who argues that whilst the 3135 and 3235 (not GMT movements but the principle stands) are both excellent movements, it could be argued that the newer one might not be as good in the long run from a servicing perspective.



The older movements as you say keep astonishingly good time for an automatic, are bulletproof and beloved of watchmakers come servicing time. No doubt the newer movements have advantages - the biggest bring power reserve, but also greater anti-magnetism - but to say they’re “much better” is a sentiment based on marketing hype as much as anything else.

That’s what I thought. Haven’t read of any really huge advantage other than the power reserve. I had a Tudor Pelagos for a few months and didn’t really notice a huge upside to the power reserve. I either wore the watch to frequently or not frequently enough(more than 3 days between wear)

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by fleabag

Your mate must have too much money


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What I thought.

[nigelUK]

I wouldn't buy one for more than £1000 over retail, which I think is strong money for something in demand.

You must be nuts paying that much for a basic modern SS watch. Absolutely bonkers

Part of me hopes they satisfy demand and the grey price drops like a stone. Although I would feel the genuine enthusiast who paid silly money because they had to have one.

These threads are getting sickening at worst, boring at best.

[Vice1391]

[QUOTE=antbkny;9465621]Pump and dump! Lol[/QUOTE

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[LooseCann0n]

Can’t think why £15k is a good deal when there are about 30 on Chrono 24 between £11-13k
Someone tell me what I am missing? Is it the stickers?


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[glamorama]

Originally Posted by DanielWatson

Buy a discontinued batman right now before the prices go even more high trust me! 20k watch in 6 months!!!! My mate bought one last night for 15k unworn stickered! Such a good buy

I wish I could short old Batmans.

[tng11]

Originally Posted by glamorama

I wish I could short old Batmans.

The market may remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent.

[Rodrigo082]

Jajajaja - what a joke!
Who would pay that much for a watch which has Not been even discontinued? But improved??

[Chester01]

Originally Posted by DanielWatson

Buy a discontinued batman right now before the prices go even more high trust me! 20k watch in 6 months!!!! My mate bought one last night for 15k unworn stickered! Such a good buy

Good buy? Is this happening. A good buy would be 10% off retail or at least retail. A 5 grand premium no thank you.

[peterpl]

Originally Posted by Rodrigo082

Jajajaja - what a joke!
Who would pay that much for a watch which has Not been even discontinued? But improved??

Some very very stupid people in the world - thats all there is to it.

[MTdweller]

Translation: buy a discontinued Batman right now and drive up the prices so all us flippers can make even more money on our horde of BNIB watches!

[Zakalwe]

Originally Posted by LooseCann0n

Can’t think why £15k is a good deal when there are about 30 on Chrono 24 between £11-13k
Someone tell me what I am missing? Is it the stickers?


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Yes, it’s the stickers. Though some Central London resellers don’t pay the rent buy offering competitive prices.

Seems a big premium if you’re going to wear the watch and scratch it up anyway.

[Danny83]

Just buy a new one and put an oyster on it lol

[lhawli]

Originally Posted by Rodrigo082

Jajajaja - what a joke!

Who would pay that much for a watch which has Not been even discontinued? But improved??

People are paying more than “that much” for watches Currently in production yet alone discontinued and improved!


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[VegasMilgauss]

My take is this basel world was a big two fingers up to the grey market, time will tell obviously.

[zjd168]

14-15k US$ is the grey market price now for a new one

[piratepress]

DavidSW still has not posted any more Batmans for sale. I guess he is carefully weighing the market. Will be interesting to see where the final price ends up.

[juani]

Originally Posted by nigelUK

I wouldn't buy one for more than £1000 over retail, which I think is strong money for something in demand.

You must be nuts paying that much for a basic modern SS watch. Absolutely bonkers

Part of me hopes they satisfy demand and the grey price drops like a stone. Although I would feel the genuine enthusiast who paid silly money because they had to have one.

These threads are getting sickening at worst, boring at best.

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[NYG1121]

The original batman has quickly cemented itself in rolex history because of first multicolored ceramic bezel, new color combo on GMT, steel GMT on oyster which they are fading out to jubilee except on PM. Collector’s item for sure and I plan on keeping mine irrespective of market value.

[rolexinfl]

Hahaha, the batman GMT isnt even worth $12k, but much $20k.

A fool and his money.

[lhawli]

Originally Posted by rolexinfl

Hahaha, the batman GMT isnt even worth $12k, but much $20k.

A fool and his money.

Agreed! Neither does a BLRO or DaytonaC...


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[Rrpdc]

One just posted today on Rolex forum for $17,950 us. Lol.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=664291

[rjstuf001]

Two-bit hustlers are ruining it for the true enthusiasts. Sigh...

[Rwatcher]

Originally Posted by DanielWatson

Buy a discontinued batman right now before the prices go even more high trust me! 20k watch in 6 months!!!! My mate bought one last night for 15k unworn stickered! Such a good buy

Start of the end.

[Mainewatchman]

Originally Posted by DanielWatson

Buy a discontinued batman right now before the prices go even more high trust me! 20k watch in 6 months!!!! My mate bought one last night for 15k unworn stickered! Such a good buy

[In-Cog-Neeto]

We are a crazy bunch

[heath.1967]

15k pounds ? you have lots and lots of high end watches for that price

[peterpl]

Originally Posted by Rrpdc

One just posted today on Rolex forum for $17,950 us. Lol.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=664291

Hahahaha

I saw that. i had to triple take on that asking price. I feel sorry for anyone that will pay those prices for a BLNR

Its not even discontinued but a newer updated model. Its just insanity