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Akira

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  12. Same old question...vintage Rolex wise

    in The Rolex Area

    Posted · Edited by Akira

    Hello folks,

    being a big admirer of the vintage Rolex builts, members have performed on this board, I'm looking for my 5512PCG options.

    I have a gilt dial after gen specs, gen superdome T19 and gen crown.

    I want it to look like LHOOQ's, because naturally - I want to be just like him wub.png

    I have read a lot about MBW's - but still don't quite understand what the deal with those MBK 5512's from BKK is.

    Reg still can source them and I've heard they take gen parts without big modifications.

    So, since Josh's 5512 is way out of specs... Are these current MBK's worth the money? Or is buying a used MBW from

    an member the only chance?

    If so... :whistling:

    Cheers

    Akira

  15. The Akira NY watch thread

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Really?

    German customs officer would see a sub on your wrist and spot it as a rep?

    And then take it from you? That's amazing to me. How do they authenticate a watch?

    Chances are they don't spot it at all...

    If they do, they might ask for purchase proof, because they'd need a tax proof etc. because of import rules.

    19% taxes on any item purchased outside the EU over 450€ and purchased in the last 5 years.

    I know chances are small, but I couldn't live happy anymore if anything would go wrong and I'd loose my Franken 1675 because of it.

  17. The Akira NY watch thread

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Akira

    Hello fellow members smile.png

    I thought I'd survive the 6 months in the US without a nice rep on my wrist, but apparently

    I was only kidding myself lol.gif

    So here is the deal. CONUS only!

    Is there a nice member who likes to sell me either:

    1. a very nice modded vintage Rolex?

    - 62XX Daytona

    - 5512/13

    - 5508/5510

    - 1665 GW

    - 1016

    2. recent N-factory PAMs

    - surprise me smile.png

    Also - like some of you know - I lend my 1675 Franken to Solky during my US time.

    I'm a trustworthy person and if another trustworthy person would like to "lend" a watch to me...

    In exchange for money as a deposit - I'd be more than happy as well.

    Meaning, I want to get rid of the watch when I leave the US in August anyways, so we could just agree

    I send it back then and you refund the amount smile.png

    Just post a pic of your offer if you like and I will contact you

    PS: Price shouldn't be much over $300 in sale value and not much over $400 in loan smile.png

    Thanks to all of you

    Cheers

    Akira

  22. Where to drool over watches in NYC, Manhattan?

    in General Discussion

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    Take 10 minutes and draw yourself a map. 57th street alone has Audemars Piguet, Franck Muller, Tourneau, Wempe, etc. Madison Avenue starts with Cellini on 51st, Panerai on 54th next to the largest IWC boutique (announced but not open) and going north has Breguet, Chopard, Lange, UN (I think) and 3-4 others. And yes, if you are in for looking at random ridiculous high end watches 47th Street between 5-6th is the place. You will never see so many Patek's in the Patek "lunch sack" or tourbillons from everyone. There is far more selection of virtually every brand there than in any boutique. If you are here for days I would split it up with an hour or two for the retail shops and an hour on 47th Street. Have fun.

    Vintage Rolex stuff too?

    Cheers

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