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The Shining: Dings, Scratches and Swirlies

 11 Jan 201314 Jan 2013 / by  Author Chad Rickicki

Most people in the watch forum flipping game (and a game it is) are familiar with the terms dings, scratches, and swirlies. Constipated consumers find themselves driven and enamored to have you disclose every “character” mark Continue…

 1 Comment CategoriesWatch Buyer's Guide TagsPolishing a Watch, Sales Forums, Swirlies, Time Zone, Watch Forums, WatchUSeek
Grey Market Watches

Gray Market Trash

 7 Jan 201323 Feb 2016 / by  Author Chad Rickicki

How something is purchased has changed in many different markets. You may be a distributor of hard to find vintage widgets, secured a good spot on the Internet, sold millions and built a devoted client Continue…

 Leave a comment CategoriesWatch Buyer's Guide Tagsgray market, Grey Market
Graham Swordfish Left 2SWAS.B02A.L30B

Water Testing: Some Fish Shouldn’t Swim

 7 Jan 20137 Jan 2013 / by  Author Chad Rickicki

Have you ever left that crown a little loose or just plain blew your watch out with water damage? It can happen and when it does there are huge repair bills that follow. Take the Continue…

 12 Comments CategoriesWatch Buyer's Guide Tags2SWBS.B29L, Graham, Graham Swordfish Booster Left, Water Resistance, Water Testing, Waterproof, Witschi, Witschi Proofmaster S

Are You a Box and Papers Hoarder?

 3 Jan 20133 Aug 2013 / by  Author Tito Hess

How much do you really like a watch? Would you go as far as paying retail? Would you purchase the watch without–let me say this quietly–without box and papers? Ohhh my God, a purchase without Continue…

 7 Comments CategoriesWatch Buyer's Guide TagsBox and Papers, Paperwork, Warranty Card, Watch Box
Oris Aquis Tubbataha Limited Edition Watch 7663-71

Luxury The Limited

 30 Dec 201230 Dec 2012 / by  Author Chad Rickicki

I love a company that produces limited edition watches for the collectors. Scarcity is known to be an excellent selling point, and in the watch circles it is everything. Regardless of price, every bracket in Continue…

 1 Comment CategoriesWatch Buyer's Guide TagsAquis Tubbataha, Collectors, Limited Edition, Oris

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