The Bargain Hunters Thread
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I bought mine in July for £150 and sold it in December for the same amount - have bought another as a beater, crazy cheap at £90.
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@what-time-is-it
Thanks for the heads-up on that, just ordered one. Amazing price for a great UHF quartz movement watch......and I like big and bulky beaters
Thanks for the heads-up on that, just ordered one. Amazing price for a great UHF quartz movement watch......and I like big and bulky beaters
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Anyone interested in the Corum Tourbillion, it is now discounted $394,290 off of list for the bargain price of $111,210.
https://www.ashford.com/us/watches/coru ... t6018&so=4
https://www.ashford.com/us/watches/coru ... t6018&so=4
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Good that looks like some Chinese mess. This on the other hand is a bloody bargain super luxury tool watch:srs1286 wrote:Anyone interested in the Corum Tourbillion, it is now discounted $394,290 off of list for the bargain price of $111,210.
https://www.ashford.com/us/watches/coru ... t6018&so=4
https://www.ashford.com/us/watches/blan ... t6006&so=3
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Thanks from me too .. just treated myself to one Looking forward to receiving it now .. quite a saving over the original price just a couple of years ago from what I can see in the article below !!nigelb001 wrote:@what-time-is-it
Thanks for the heads-up on that, just ordered one. Amazing price for a great UHF quartz movement watch......and I like big and bulky beaters
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/new-bulova ... t-watches/
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Having secured a long coveted promotion at the tail end of 2017 I've hummed and hawed over numerous Omegas but finally succumbed to this hard to refuse offer at Ernest Jones: http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d ... let+watch/
I was quite disappointed that the CW sale didn't include the C65 on a bracelet otherwise I might have scratched the silver/white dialled dress itch that I've had knocking about since regretting missing out on the wave patterned dial of the old C65 with one of those. However, having considered and dismissed Planet Oceans for the orange accents (and GMTs for being too pricy), Seamaster 300 Master Chronometers for the dull dials and every iteration of the 2017 AT because none of the dials were really floating my boat, finding the silver dialed (no longer one of the available options) 2013/14 model discounted by 25% on the RRP was a no brainer for me. So I don't get the new 8900 movement (for the handful of times a year moving only the hour hand by an hour will benefit me), the 6 o'clock date, horizontal striping or the slightly conical new crown. It's still a lovely watch and I'm itching for delivery.
Oh, and I took the 0% finance. Not because I had to but because I could. Consumer finance is an every day part of my job. If EJ are still making sufficient margin to subsidise 0% on a 25% discounted watch then they can damned well pay for me to have the cash flow benefit.
I was quite disappointed that the CW sale didn't include the C65 on a bracelet otherwise I might have scratched the silver/white dialled dress itch that I've had knocking about since regretting missing out on the wave patterned dial of the old C65 with one of those. However, having considered and dismissed Planet Oceans for the orange accents (and GMTs for being too pricy), Seamaster 300 Master Chronometers for the dull dials and every iteration of the 2017 AT because none of the dials were really floating my boat, finding the silver dialed (no longer one of the available options) 2013/14 model discounted by 25% on the RRP was a no brainer for me. So I don't get the new 8900 movement (for the handful of times a year moving only the hour hand by an hour will benefit me), the 6 o'clock date, horizontal striping or the slightly conical new crown. It's still a lovely watch and I'm itching for delivery.
Oh, and I took the 0% finance. Not because I had to but because I could. Consumer finance is an every day part of my job. If EJ are still making sufficient margin to subsidise 0% on a 25% discounted watch then they can damned well pay for me to have the cash flow benefit.
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Omega Geneve Dynamic 135.0033 manual wind
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Following on from the Bulova Seastrong offer with Argos on ebay, they also have the following two Seikos, which are cheap as chips!
SKS445P2 and SKS469P1 both at £39.99
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seiko-Mens-B ... 2323782197
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seiko-Mens-2 ... 2031819470
SKS445P2 and SKS469P1 both at £39.99
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seiko-Mens-B ... 2323782197
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seiko-Mens-2 ... 2031819470
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Hopefully you'd also signed up to their mailing list first...FieryTowse wrote:Having secured a long coveted promotion at the tail end of 2017 I've hummed and hawed over numerous Omegas but finally succumbed to this hard to refuse offer at Ernest Jones: http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d ... let+watch/
I was quite disappointed that the CW sale didn't include the C65 on a bracelet otherwise I might have scratched the silver/white dialled dress itch that I've had knocking about since regretting missing out on the wave patterned dial of the old C65 with one of those. However, having considered and dismissed Planet Oceans for the orange accents (and GMTs for being too pricy), Seamaster 300 Master Chronometers for the dull dials and every iteration of the 2017 AT because none of the dials were really floating my boat, finding the silver dialed (no longer one of the available options) 2013/14 model discounted by 25% on the RRP was a no brainer for me. So I don't get the new 8900 movement (for the handful of times a year moving only the hour hand by an hour will benefit me), the 6 o'clock date, horizontal striping or the slightly conical new crown. It's still a lovely watch and I'm itching for delivery.
Oh, and I took the 0% finance. Not because I had to but because I could. Consumer finance is an every day part of my job. If EJ are still making sufficient margin to subsidise 0% on a 25% discounted watch then they can damned well pay for me to have the cash flow benefit.
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Greetings,jtc wrote:
I tried this and EJ will not apply this to sale items.
For all non-UK buyers, they don't entertain overseas postage!
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Anybody got there custom Martu straps yet from the sale? I'm just wondering any landed over Europe after the festive season?
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I have had 6 of mine turn up so far, and most of the other members have also received theirs.skimrok wrote:Anybody got there custom Martu straps yet from the sale? I'm just wondering any landed over Europe after the festive season?
Check the Martu strap thread.
Scoots is still waiting for his wallet though.
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Nor does it apply to purchases of Omega products among others. I spotted that in the Ts & Cs ages ago. I’ve still got that pegged for the LLD if I can persuade the bag for life to get me it as a 20th wedding anniversary present as Longines doesn’t get a mention.BerlinCW wrote:Greetings,jtc wrote:
I tried this and EJ will not apply this to sale items.
For all non-UK buyers, they don't entertain overseas postage!
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C11 KVKT
Omega Geneve Dynamic 135.0033 manual wind
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 231.10.42.21.02.003
Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial 233.30.41.21.01.001
Steinhart Ocean Two
Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLNR
C11 KVKT
Omega Geneve Dynamic 135.0033 manual wind
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 231.10.42.21.02.003
Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial 233.30.41.21.01.001
Steinhart Ocean Two
Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLNR
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smegwina wrote:I have had 6 of mine turn up so far, and most of the other members have also received theirs.skimrok wrote:Anybody got there custom Martu straps yet from the sale? I'm just wondering any landed over Europe after the festive season?
Check the Martu strap thread.
Scoots is still waiting for his wallet though.
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Thank you I've found it , thanks for the heads up
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It might be an idea to steer her clear of the forum thenFieryTowse wrote: I’ve still got that pegged for the LLD if I can persuade the bag for life to get me it as a 20th wedding anniversary present
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And that is, of course, the correct one to buy, thereby avoiding the date at 6 and horizontal stripes A good price too. The 8500 also has the hour change setting - I used to think that was a poor trade-off against a quick date setting until last year's holiday which entailed 6 timezone changes in 2 weeks, although on balance I'd still prefer a quick date setting as I wear a lot of watches in rotation.FieryTowse wrote:Having secured a long coveted promotion at the tail end of 2017 I've hummed and hawed over numerous Omegas but finally succumbed to this hard to refuse offer at Ernest Jones: http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/d ... let+watch/
I was quite disappointed that the CW sale didn't include the C65 on a bracelet otherwise I might have scratched the silver/white dialled dress itch that I've had knocking about since regretting missing out on the wave patterned dial of the old C65 with one of those. However, having considered and dismissed Planet Oceans for the orange accents (and GMTs for being too pricy), Seamaster 300 Master Chronometers for the dull dials and every iteration of the 2017 AT because none of the dials were really floating my boat, finding the silver dialed (no longer one of the available options) 2013/14 model discounted by 25% on the RRP was a no brainer for me. So I don't get the new 8900 movement (for the handful of times a year moving only the hour hand by an hour will benefit me), the 6 o'clock date, horizontal striping or the slightly conical new crown. It's still a lovely watch and I'm itching for delivery.
Oh, and I took the 0% finance. Not because I had to but because I could. Consumer finance is an every day part of my job. If EJ are still making sufficient margin to subsidise 0% on a 25% discounted watch then they can damned well pay for me to have the cash flow benefit.
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