TeeJay Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 As many of you have read, once my finances improve, I have plans to build a V2.0 of my GMT Submariner. Obviously, this involves buying several watches and swapping parts around. In some instances, all I want from a watch is a few parts, so from that point of view, I want to get the most for my money. Now, I have two options... Option One: Vintage Submariner on a Rolex-buckled NATO-esque strap $108 Option Two: Vintage Submariner (as above) but on a bracelet $118 All I really want from this particular watch is the dial, second hand, and hour hand. The rest will be surplus parts. Given the discussion about Rolexes on Tropic Rubber straps, I was wondering if it would be better value for money to buy the $108 watch, so I could also use the buckle on an aftermarket Tropic strap, possibly even for a different watch, rather than buying the $118 watch, which would only be providing the dial and hands (although it would mean a spare bracelet should the need arise...) What do folks think? I'm thinking Option One would be better value for money, I just wanted to hear the thoughts of others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 I do this frequently with many of my project watches (I have bought a number of reps just to get a single small part), but it is hard to call for someone else. Buying a rep is a great way to get pre-fabricated parts, but very inefficient from a cost standpoint. So I would just choose whichever option you feel gets you the most for your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 I do this frequently with many of my project watches (I have bought a number of reps just to get a single small part), but it is hard to call for someone else. Buying a rep is a great way to get pre-fabricated parts, but very inefficient from a cost standpoint. So I would just choose whichever option you feel gets you the most for your money. Thanks for the feedback I have to admit, I think Option One would get me the most, as not only would I get the dial and hands, I would also get the buckle from the strap which could be used separately, where as if I got it on the bracelet, I'd only be gaining a bracelet which I might never need, so be paying more, only to get less... I figure $108 for a specific dial, hands and buckle isn't too bad, I'm sure folks have spent much more on other parts, possibly even just a single part... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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