By-Tor Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Yeah, I just recently bought a black SFSO rep. It's amazingly nice rep and I'm probably going to keep it for good... but the thing is... I prefer the blue dial and I want a gen of this watch anyway. I don't fear about getting "called out" or any of that stuff... the rep is amazingly close. But I want all my favorite models as gens. There are lots of US-based sellers and the preowned prices of this model vary between $1100 - $1500. From EU I have only found SFSO's from places like Blowers Jewelers with a laughable price tag, like 2000$+ for preowned ones. They're laughable because the retail price of this watch isn't much more than that. I want it shipped from EU because I can make the Euro/EU payment from my bank, and I don't want the 22% extra vat that comes with the foreign shipments (from US, etc.) I'm willing to pay $1500 with a bank wire right now if only someone found me a blue Fish in good condition (with paperwork). I only need the paperwork because it'll be easier to resell with it (though I doubt I'll be selling any of my gens, ever). I've already bought 2 gens through this forum (Bond Seamaster and Aquaracer Chrono) so I'm trying my luck again. Please keep your eyes open for me. Thanks guys. PS: Not interested in the 42mm model with polished middle links. Only this particular model (pictured below). Arrow hand, square hand... doesn't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki6 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'll keep my ears open for you big guy!! Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Great choice! You will love the Gen. Here is mine in a couple of strap flavors. Wear the Pro 2 bracelet mostly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 @Sixx: Thanks man, appreciated. @Bike Mike: That's the exact watch that I want. Black is nice but I'm a sucker for blue dials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Il keep my eyes peeled for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Consider my eyes peeled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mike Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 @Bike Mike: That's the exact watch that I want. Black is nice but I'm a sucker for blue dials. Me too. I really like Breitlings blue dials. Have a Blue Baton SA as well. Also a SOSF in silver. Just waiting for the B01 in Blue w/ Silver Subdials to hit my AD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'll keep my eyes peeled By-tor! 2,000usd sounds like a lot! I'm here in spain.. aren't you in france.. or england? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'll keep my eyes peeled By-tor! 2,000usd sounds like a lot! I'm here in spain.. aren't you in france.. or england? Thanks, all. I'm in Scandinavia (EU). Official reseller prices are one thing but between the private watch collectors, preowned blue X-Plus XXL should be $1500 - $1550 max (in great condition). I've seen very good ones go for as low as $1.1K in TZ and WUS. Actually I saw the 42mm version for $990 last week. $2000 is just ridiculous. But I'm not El Cheapo... I don't care about a few bucks if the watch & seller are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 no easy - cheapest i found (new) : im blue cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted February 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Frank, I found that too. That's crazy expensive. They sold a similar one (black, on a rubber strap) in WUS just recently for $1000. Of course that's new and it's naturally more expensive... preowned is the way to go. But thanks mate, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 My friend, I live 20 miles from blowers and deal quite regularly with them and will be there on Saturday and see if I can work you a deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted February 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 My friend, I live 20 miles from blowers and deal quite regularly with them and will be there on Saturday and see if I can work you a deal! Would be amazing. Blowers is expensive though. But they're very good and reliable. A good one for $1600 with papers is probably ok. I can make a EU-payment (bank wire) no problem. Blue versions aren't as common as black though... let's keep our fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 i found a white one i a gen forum, for 900euro, but its nothing for you, but when i see something i will tell you for sure, and good luck to you, may you find one.. and if you want to sell you black one shoot me a mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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