fotoman Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 so, i picked up this little puppy on the bay for 500 bucks - Power reserve. AR obviously tourbillon. I think blue screws in the tourb cage would have been in order, but the dial is fantastic. 2 straps, 2 deployants. This guy is getting robbed - and i held the gun :)I think its his advertising. I offered to try to spruse it up to help him with sales to help pay for the watch, he didn't want to take me up on it. Personally i think my photos are much juicier than his stock crap here you go and the video http://img531.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tourbih7.flv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 so, i picked up this little puppy on the bay for 500 bucks - Power reserve. AR obviously tourbillon. I think blue screws in the tourb cage would have been in order, but the dial is fantastic. 2 straps, 2 deployants. SQUEEZE ME?? BAKING POWDER?? Wow, Phoband, that watch is gorgeous. You made out like a freaking bandit! EDIT: Just watched the Image Shack viddie. First, didn't know one could upload vids, so thanks! Second, wow. Just wow. A real tourby. Lucky dog! Look at that baby go, sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 I am incredibly jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijor Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Very sweet watch indeed - and the price - well that is sweet too. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fotoman Posted August 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 whoops, i had 1 photo twice- now fixed Yeah i was totally blown away when i got it. Its really special. the crystal is dommed and has a magnifying effect which is cool for he tourby. its a really nice case too, feels very solid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 Phoband, now that's a dress watch, what a deal you landed. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 (edited) I'm confused as all hell. Correct me if I'm wrong. I thought all unbranded/obscure Tourbillon's on the Bay were scams. Or at the very least of Chinese manufacture and worth around $150 retail. I saw one Chinese Aeromatic Tourbillon with a BIN of $17K That listing screamed scam. REAL GERMAN FLYING MINUTE TOURBILLON Regulateur Item 330152985460 Edited August 13, 2007 by georgegrasser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 I'm confused as all hell. Correct me if I'm wrong. I thought all unbranded/obscure Tourbillon's on the Bay were scams. Or at the very least of Chinese manufacture and worth around $150 retail. If it's got a working Tourbillon, like this, it's a bargain at $500. Sure, it's Chinese, but it's still a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoooooonz Posted August 13, 2007 Report Share Posted August 13, 2007 This watch is made by... http://www.millionsmart.com/e/default_home.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Thank you for the clarification. I had no idea any Chinese movements commanded such high prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 This watch is made by... http://www.millionsmart.com/e/default_home.asp The MS70029, if I'm not mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Thank you for the clarification. I had no idea any Chinese movements commanded such high prices. $500 isn't a high price for a Tourbillon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 really really good deal!! i wish they would rep a blancpain with one of those tourbillon movements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 $500 isn't a high price for a Tourbillon. I knew at least that. I think the least expensive AP was $180K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoooooonz Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Last I looked the millionsmart tourbillion range started at about $400, with discounts available on volume purchases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris5264 Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Looks like a great deal,,,a toubillon is so cool to just look at, it would make the perfect "meeting watch" as in, something to look at during boring meetings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted August 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 $500 isn't a high price for a Tourbillon. yeah check our collectors, they have 600+ on the tourby reps. And, i think the no name is better than than the rep - no way i wear a 100,000 tourby watch, but this, is a watch i could afford.. Interesting site. I wonder if i could have ordered direct. Based upon the dealer prices, i'm pretty sure i didn't pay much over cost, especially on small volume. Its an impressive watch. I'd buy another from this company. But alot of the watches on that site are UGLY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted August 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Last I looked the millionsmart tourbillion range started at about $400, with discounts available on volume purchases oh where, maybe i'll start an ebay business - these guys don't know how to sell they don't even mention the AR. you can clearly see it on the crystal - it might be "light" ar but i can see teh blue reflection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoooooonz Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Because these are legal Chinese watches you'll note the good quality control.Rep manafacturers want massive returns because their trade is illegal, and as the nly brand that can be damaged is that if the company they are copying quality control is very much an afterthought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoooooonz Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 yeah check our collectors, they have 600+ on the tourby reps. And, i think the no name is better than than the rep - no way i wear a 100,000 tourby watch, but this, is a watch i could afford.. Interesting site. I wonder if i could have ordered direct. Based upon the dealer prices, i'm pretty sure i didn't pay much over cost, especially on small volume. Its an impressive watch. I'd buy another from this company. But alot of the watches on that site are UGLY Millionsmart will produce cases or whole watches to you specification in runs as small as 100 units I believe. Obivously the per unit price will be higher than if buying larger volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted August 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Millionsmart will produce cases or whole watches to you specification in runs as small as 100 units I believe. Obivously the per unit price will be higher than if buying larger volume. yeah, there are a few of their models there that are sold as Aeromatic - and those are selling in the 700 range. Just like on ebay make up a german company import chinese watches, make 300 bucks a watch If there were smell of volume our dealers would run in a heartbeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted August 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 The MS70029, if I'm not mistaken. now which watch would you want to buy - that one or the bad ass mo fo ttk style photo i took here - No its ok baby relax - lay back, let me take in that profile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Pho- That watch is stunning. And if it is functioning you are truly a genius. Although I don't own one (and it is unlikely to ever be in my budget), two friends each own one. One owns a Breguet and the other is a Patek. Both guys say they are so temperamental that they don't wear them. Leave it to the Chinese to outdo the Swiss. They may not invented it but they certainly improved on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted August 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 of course this is the gamble narikaa has a tourb that he uses as the dailey beater. i did alot of research on the forum before buying. these have a good reliability rate (the newer chinese movments) but if it fails well thats when you need some luck. one reason price is key and i didnt want to spend 1k. at some point when your down we will meet up. this one is more impressive in person than the photo and that doesnt happen to often. Pho- That watch is stunning. And if it is functioning you are truly a genius. Although I don't own one (and it is unlikely to ever be in my budget), two friends each own one. One owns a Breguet and the other is a Patek. Both guys say they are so temperamental that they don't wear them. Leave it to the Chinese to outdo the Swiss. They may not invented it but they certainly improved on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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