TeeJay Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 You bastards are going to make me have to go and get a SFSO, even though I've sworn that I'm not going to jump on that bandwagon. The white dial and brown leather is something spectacular in a watch whose gen price is so reasonable. I hate the idea of spending $350 bucks on a rep whose second-hand gen is available for quite a reasonable price. Rather than thinking of it as jumping on the bandwagon, consider, would you wear the watch? Would it be a 'regular wear' or 'special occasions only'? Personally, I really like how the SFSO looks, but I know I'd never actually wear one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Rather than thinking of it as jumping on the bandwagon, consider, would you wear the watch? Would it be a 'regular wear' or 'special occasions only'? Personally, I really like how the SFSO looks, but I know I'd never actually wear one... I hear ya...I would wear the watch- it's not so much that I view it as bandwagoning...that doesn't bother me, if it's a good watch, it's a good watch. I will say, the overly positive response to the watch HAS had an influence on my potential buying decision. I can't figure out to what degree the excitement about the rep is a result of the lack of super-reps is because of the lack of ETA powered reps. The HBB and Cousteau are asian, and are high priced. The perceived value as a result is probably weaker- even if the watches themselves, I would venture to guess, are more impressive in person. My whole thing with the SFSO is the % it costs in relation to the gen. I'm more into reps where the cost of the gen prohibits the purchase of the gen. Even though I wouldn't pay for the SFSO gen (not because of the watch itself, just out of my budget), the fact that the rep is close to 25% of the price of a used gen of the same model makes me hesitate on principle. Some folks don't regard that in their purchase- which I have no qualm with- but for me, the value (which is why I'm into reps) decreases as that % increases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 I hear ya...I would wear the watch- it's not so much that I view it as bandwagoning...that doesn't bother me, if it's a good watch, it's a good watch. I will say, the overly positive response to the watch HAS had an influence on my potential buying decision. I can't figure out to what degree the excitement about the rep is a result of the lack of super-reps is because of the lack of ETA powered reps. The HBB and Cousteau are asian, and are high priced. The perceived value as a result is probably weaker- even if the watches themselves, I would venture to guess, are more impressive in person. My whole thing with the SFSO is the % it costs in relation to the gen. I'm more into reps where the cost of the gen prohibits the purchase of the gen. Even though I wouldn't pay for the SFSO gen (not because of the watch itself, just out of my budget), the fact that the rep is close to 25% of the price of a used gen of the same model makes me hesitate on principle. Some folks don't regard that in their purchase- which I have no qualm with- but for me, the value (which is why I'm into reps) decreases as that % increases. Ahh, I see your point. Given my recent experiences with the VC Overseas, I'd suggest looking in the 'less well known places' and seeing what you can find. My VCO is exactly the same as the watches sold by Joshua, but has an Asian movement instead of an ETA... Other than that, the other parts are identical (likely from the same source) How important is having the ETA movement to you? Would that be a reason you would buy a higher-priced watch? Personally, I've had better time keeping results from Asian movements (None above +10 seconds a day, and my 2220.80 SMP is constant at +4 seconds a day 'out of the box') than I have with an ETA movement (at least +30 seconds a day...) I do know what you mean about price, but then again, depending on the price of the gen, sometimes working it out as a % isn't the best way to go... Personally, I have a limit of about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Ahh, I see your point. Given my recent experiences with the VC Overseas, I'd suggest looking in the 'less well known places' and seeing what you can find. My VCO is exactly the same as the watches sold by Joshua, but has an Asian movement instead of an ETA... Other than that, the other parts are identical (likely from the same source) How important is having the ETA movement to you? Would that be a reason you would buy a higher-priced watch? Personally, I've had better time keeping results from Asian movements (None above +10 seconds a day, and my 2220.80 SMP is constant at +4 seconds a day 'out of the box') than I have with an ETA movement (at least +30 seconds a day...) I do know what you mean about price, but then again, depending on the price of the gen, sometimes working it out as a % isn't the best way to go... Personally, I have a limit of about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 That's still one of my fave straps EVER, Hambone. Looks totally different on me, than on you, and yet...not too shabby on either. How is this possible? Thanks VB, thats a nice compliment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted July 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 hi friends, thanks for the cooperation. i hope you had a good weekend and a good start for the new week. so, furthermore much fun on this board. cheers and see you then rolli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 So, after these holidays I found a great package yesterday evening !!! My Puged IWC 3717 with Eta DateWheels is on my wrist ! Yipppeee. :thumbsupsmileyanim: :thumbsupsmileyanim: Glad it got there eventually. That was a sphincter-puckering wait. I hope you get as much enjoyment out of it as I get from mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 I hear ya...I would wear the watch- it's not so much that I view it as bandwagoning...that doesn't bother me, if it's a good watch, it's a good watch. I will say, the overly positive response to the watch HAS had an influence on my potential buying decision. Best made rep ever. You know you want one ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 :thumbsupsmileyanim: :thumbsupsmileyanim: Glad it got there eventually. That was a sphincter-puckering wait. I hope you get as much enjoyment out of it as I get from mine. Yes. That was quite a long journey allthough from UK to the continent. Thanks dear Strikers from Her Majesty Royal Mail. Pug and I were seriously thinking that it was eventualy stolen No hobby like rep hobby...what an adrenaline maker ;-) For sure I enjoy it: it didn't leave my wrist since I got the pack. Guys, I will shot some pictures asap ! Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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