So what's your idea of Nearly New ?

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Re: So what's your idea of Nearly New ?

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footycrazy wrote:On another note.....I have bought from AD,s without getting any sort of discount or very little off when the watch has been handled by hundreds of people and is the last one left with marks to it. Same scenario really - if you want it- you keep it, if not - it goes back.
Good point this....

A few months ago I walked away from the purchase of a Tudor Pelagos from an AD as it has a few marks on the case and quite a few on the bracelet from being handled (and drooled over) by who knows how many people. When I raised the question of the marks, I was told that there could not (note could not, not would not) be any price reduction because of them. Tudor did not allow that. I asked if they could get in a new watch for me in place of this one and was told no, they could not, as Tudor/Rolex would only supply another once the one (one!) in stock was sold... That's why I politely declined to buy it, as much as I really liked the watch.

To put it in perspective, the bulk of the NN CWs are probably in quite similar condition (or better), yet are sold at a 30% discount... are we spoiled, or what?
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Re: So what's your idea of Nearly New ?

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I don't want a refund

It's a watch I've been after for years as I've said before .

My original question still stands , that this can and probably will happen again .

Buyers should not expect nearly new watches to be " as described" they may be missing certain parts .

It's esculated in my situation as it's a limited edition and should of been supplied with its bespoke presentation box .
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Re: So what's your idea of Nearly New ?

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joeegg17,
I've just woke up after a quick nap I so may be still a little cranky but I've read your post and it seems more than a little "edgy" to put it mildly.
You do sound mighty **** off but you come on and posted a question which has a variety of answers of which some, you ain't diggin ??

As others have said "send the Fker back then"
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Re: So what's your idea of Nearly New ?

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I'm new to this NN sale stuff, surely this just indicates that the watch is not exactly mint but with a 60/60 guarantee I can't see a risk only a bargain.
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reggie747 wrote:joeegg17,
I've just woke up after a quick nap I so may be still a little cranky but I've read your post and it seems more than a little "edgy" to put it mildly.
You do sound mighty **** off but you come on and posted a question which has a variety of answers of which some, you ain't diggin ??

As others have said "send the Fker back then"
Haha what a great post . Go away and read another you ain't read this one correctly.
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Re: So what's your idea of Nearly New ?

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Haha what a great post . Go away and read another you ain't read this one correctly.
Oh yes I have, twice, and your punctuation, spelling and grammatical errors still showed up !
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Re: So what's your idea of Nearly New ?

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Surely the question is what do you as the OP think is NN? The CW definition has been quoted on the thread; if you feel that your watch does not meet those criteria then send it back and get your refund. It would have been helpful to have posted the items in question so we can make measured statements. Clearly there is something wrong with the product, and I imagine you're not minded to hold on to it, so return it and get your money back.
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reggie747 wrote:
Haha what a great post . Go away and read another you ain't read this one correctly.
Oh yes I have, twice, and your punctuation, spelling and grammatical errors still showed up !
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Guys. I don't want to spend my evening editing your bad language. Thanks
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Re: So what's your idea of Nearly New ?

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joeegg17 wrote:
Paul Drawmer wrote:
joeegg17 wrote:The original strap although originally " unavailable " has now been found but the box is lost . As a collectable 1/500 would you buy it without its presenation box ?
It's not complete and to say it's not important would mean your not a true collector .
Surely a collector wouldn't risk buying anything other than a perfect example?
That's a bloody silly statement . Collectors only buy perfect or new things ?
Go away and think about that statement :thumbdown:
I've thought about it, and concluded that you're not that sensible in being surprised that a NN sale watch isn't perfect.

On receipt of the watch there are some issues that you are not happy with. Instead of just sending it back, you have decided to pick a fight about it.
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Re: So what's your idea of Nearly New ?

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Oh well it seems as if I am in the wrong and my expectations are unreasonable .
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Re: So what's your idea of Nearly New ?

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joeegg17 wrote:Oh well it seems as if I am in the wrong and my expectations are unreasonable .
Your money, your expectations.

Opinions are like ****, everyone has one, but unless anyone on here is offerng to pay for the watch for you what they think is totally irrelevant...

I'll echo what others have said. If you're not happy send it back, if you are, keep it. Simple really :D
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joeegg17 wrote:Oh well it seems as if I am in the wrong and my expectations are unreasonable .
It's not that your expectations are unreasonable, it's that the question has already been answered. CW has (apparently) found the correct strap. The box, on the other hand, is missing and cannot be located. They did give you a box though.

So, are you buying this watch because it's a watch you want and plan on wearing or, is this a watch that you plan on flipping? If you are going to wear it and enjoy it, quit worrying about the box. If you were planning on flipping it, return it and find another one with all of the correct paperwork, band, and box. It's really that simple.
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Re: So what's your idea of Nearly New ?

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O.k I think I have not covered myself in glory here getting involved in personal posts .
My original question was only what was guys idea of Nearly New .

I have obviously ruffled a few feathers that was genuinely not my intention .
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Re: So what's your idea of Nearly New ?

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This is not the first time the perception of Nearly New has come up. I do understand why you might think that the OEM strap and box would be included.

Perhaps CWL should rethink the overall description of NN, but I think that regardless of what they say there will always be someone who thinks the description does not fit their expectations. If the box was was not perfect, but included, what would you think? If the box was perfect and the strap was stained, what would you think? If all was good but the watch was scratched, what would you think? What would you do now?

When watches are sent out for reviews and photography, they get used. Some more than others. In many cases straps are replaced when they are returned due to health reasons. No one complains about that. It should be expected that the watches will have some minor damage. Reality does not permit actual photos and descriptions of each watch put out as a NN.
If you get one that is perfect you get lucky.

Perhaps in the case of a collectors piece such as this one it should have been noted, but it wasn't. You received a new box and a new strap and now Wera has somehow found the correct strap. My bet is that she will let you keep the one that came with it. Afterall, it may not be the original color, but it does match.

That fact remains that the watch, in my mind, still fits the overall NN category. If you are unhappy you can return it. If you were buying as a collectors piece, it is obvious that you have been disappointed, but if there are no boxes..there are no boxes. It has obviously disappeared or been damaged along the way.

If, as a collector, the box and strap are very important to me, I would probably inquire prior to shipment. At 30% off I take a gamble yet I have the option of return and will continue to hunt for the desired model that is complete.
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