alienfromneptune Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 I'm planning on purchasing a Gen SMPO. Awesome Watch. I have to thank all the guys here who have provided so much great information on this watch and all the other watches I went through to Finally decide on the SMPO. Now one last thing remains and that is the Strap. If I decide to sell the watch in a year or two which one do you think would sell easier? I guess this is a popularity question in a sense. What should I go with... The Rubber Strap which looks awesome. The Steel Bracelet which looks great as well.... Or Maybe a Leather Srap? I don't know! Guys Can you help me out with this? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Personally I would buy it on the bracelet, and then purchase the rubber as an extra, it works out slightly cheaper doing it that way around. That way you can swap and change. I think it would sell just as easily on the rubber or the bracelet, there is a market for both. If you are considering selling it in a years time, it might be worth buying second hand, that way if you do, you won't lose as much money, they are quite frequently sold on TZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertb Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 It's a heavy watch, I like mine on the rubber strap. Underwater shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 For a genuine, steel is the way to go. Like said before, it will be a lot cheaper to buy the rubber later than a bracelet. It should also sell better on a bracelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Personally I would buy it on the bracelet, and then purchase the rubber as an extra, it works out slightly cheaper doing it that way around. That way you can swap and change. I think it would sell just as easily on the rubber or the bracelet, there is a market for both. If you are considering selling it in a years time, it might be worth buying second hand, that way if you do, you won't lose as much money, they are quite frequently sold on TZ I concur on all points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 I always buy my watches with the bracelet and add rubber or leather later. Bracelets are ridiculously expensive to purchase separately. Gen rubber and leather is pricey as well, but nowhere near the cost of the bracelet. Unless you get an outstanding deal on a rubber equipped watch, go with the bracelet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienfromneptune Posted June 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Guys I appreciate All your feedback. I finally Decided to Get the Gen with the Steel Bracelet. I will also get the Rubber Strap with it separately as well, They are selling on Ebay for only about $100. Good Deal I think! THanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professor_yaffle1 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Guys I appreciate All your feedback. I finally Decided to Get the Gen with the Steel Bracelet. I will also get the Rubber Strap with it separately as well, They are selling on Ebay for only about $100. Good Deal I think! THanks again. I'd agree with all the previous posts, and congrats on your decision, but I'd be wary of rubber straps that are on ebay, particularly at $100; you can source the gen strap from Ofrei for $176 plus $22 for the buckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magagne Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Guys I appreciate All your feedback. I finally Decided to Get the Gen with the Steel Bracelet. I will also get the Rubber Strap with it separately as well, They are selling on Ebay for only about $100. Good Deal I think! THanks again. You did the right choice. Even if you don't wear the bracelet. When it will come to sell, if it's the case some day, you will be able to sell the watch with a better value, even more if you don't wear the bracelet at all and it's like new (hint, remove it when you will receive your watch). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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