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Helidoc
·That is so interesting, thank you
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Monaco CAW211P sourcing options
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Helidoc
·As closure, fwiw, I have a Monaco 11 arriving tomorrow, 12 months old but hardly worn with 12 months warranty remaining and the pain eased slightly by 12 months interest free credit.
In the end I couldn’t accept the new price, even with a 20% grey dealer discount.
It’s still expensive for what it is, but I have had lust for 8 years and it was always my horological road not taken. The itch just had to be scratched. Hoping it’s a keeper.
Dave
In the end I couldn’t accept the new price, even with a 20% grey dealer discount.
It’s still expensive for what it is, but I have had lust for 8 years and it was always my horological road not taken. The itch just had to be scratched. Hoping it’s a keeper.
Dave
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McBeardy
·Congrats. Sometimes I miss mine.
Just another watch that looks better off me than on me.
Just another watch that looks better off me than on me.
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Mspeedster
·As closure, fwiw, I have a Monaco 11 arriving tomorrow, 12 months old but hardly worn with 12 months warranty remaining and the pain eased slightly by 12 months interest free credit.
In the end I couldn’t accept the new price, even with a 20% grey dealer discount.
It’s still expensive for what it is, but I have had lust for 8 years and it was always my horological road not taken. The itch just had to be scratched. Hoping it’s a keeper.
Dave
I've added you to our CAW211P owners' list, click here.
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flawless
·As closure, fwiw, I have a Monaco 11 arriving tomorrow, 12 months old but hardly worn with 12 months warranty remaining and the pain eased slightly by 12 months interest free credit.
In the end I couldn’t accept the new price, even with a 20% grey dealer discount.
It’s still expensive for what it is, but I have had lust for 8 years and it was always my horological road not taken. The itch just had to be scratched. Hoping it’s a keeper.
Dave
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ExpiredWatchdog
·In the end I couldn’t accept the new price, even with a 20% grey dealer discount.
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Helidoc
·Unfortunately I have had to initiate a return. It’s actually a very nice 2022 watch, rather than 2023 as advertised. There were some caseback marks, a slip from either a springbar tool or screwdriver and a tiny dinge that weren’t revealed in response to specific pre-purchase questions. They are actually pretty trivial, but not was I was expecting, and it’s that imbalance between expectation and reality that means I won’t settle with this particular Calibre 11.
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·For interest, this is my resolution.
I have a Calibre 11 on order from the Watches of Switzerland group at 15% off the rrp. I have a 2 year IFC deal on a credit card which helps a bit. I’m expecting to pick it up a week today, which is the earliest I can get into the AD.
I could have got it slightly cheaper from a grey, but I’m happy with the deal I have. There may be a small a collateral benefit with something less available that I want to buy in the future. Of course if I get buyers remorse and sell it will be a horrible loss, I but have wanted one for what seems like forever, and I am confident it will be a very happy relationship. Having tried pre-owned, I will only be happy as the first owner, as financially foolish as that is.
Pictures when I pick up, then I can be added back to the Monaco 11 owners list!
Dave
I have a Calibre 11 on order from the Watches of Switzerland group at 15% off the rrp. I have a 2 year IFC deal on a credit card which helps a bit. I’m expecting to pick it up a week today, which is the earliest I can get into the AD.
I could have got it slightly cheaper from a grey, but I’m happy with the deal I have. There may be a small a collateral benefit with something less available that I want to buy in the future. Of course if I get buyers remorse and sell it will be a horrible loss, I but have wanted one for what seems like forever, and I am confident it will be a very happy relationship. Having tried pre-owned, I will only be happy as the first owner, as financially foolish as that is.
Pictures when I pick up, then I can be added back to the Monaco 11 owners list!
Dave
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McBeardy
·For interest, this is my resolution.
I have a Calibre 11 on order from the Watches of Switzerland group at 15% off the rrp. I have a 2 year IFC deal on a credit card which helps a bit. I’m expecting to pick it up a week today, which is the earliest I can get into the AD.
I could have got it slightly cheaper from a grey, but I’m happy with the deal I have. There may be a small a collateral benefit with something less available that I want to buy in the future. Of course if I get buyers remorse and sell it will be a horrible loss, I but have wanted one for what seems like forever, and I am confident it will be a very happy relationship. Having tried pre-owned, I will only be happy as the first owner, as financially foolish as that is.
Pictures when I pick up, then I can be added back to the Monaco 11 owners list!
Dave
Glad you’ve managed to get another Dave. Least this will be brand new. 15% is still good, much better than the current RRP.
I recommend getting the blue rallye strap from gulf 60th. I think it’s a fantastic paring.
Hope you enjoy it.
Brad
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Helidoc
·And here it is! 8 years of longing, 8 years of being my horological road not taken. I love it, I should have chosen Monaco heart over Speedy head years ago.
I also had a lovely purchase experience with Goldsmiths in Liverpool
Maybe I can be added back to the owners list?
Dave
I also had a lovely purchase experience with Goldsmiths in Liverpool
Maybe I can be added back to the owners list?
Dave
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McBeardy
·Congrats up there for me now with a watch that I feel looks great, looks great on others, probably looked good on me, but know if I owned again, I wouldn’t enjoy it as much as I did first time.
When I got mine I had Monaco heart & Speedy head. Part of me now does want a Speedy again.
When I got mine I had Monaco heart & Speedy head. Part of me now does want a Speedy again.
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McBeardy
·Doooooooo it. 😁
Pretty certain a 14060m 2 liner is off the cards for me, due to price & I don’t know vintage neo vintage Rolex well enough to know if a bought a dud.
Speedy up there (although I moved it on once). Monochrome Tudor in a BB58 size would be tempting also.
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Mspeedster
·And here it is! 8 years of longing, 8 years of being my horological road not taken. I love it, I should have chosen Monaco heart over Speedy head years ago.
I also had a lovely purchase experience with Goldsmiths in Liverpool
Maybe I can be added back to the owners list?
Dave
Hopefully it's a keeper, especially after 8 years of longing. Enjoy it in good health!
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·Congrats again! Anyone can add themselves to the owners' list, but I've put you back.
Hopefully it's a keeper, especially after 8 years of longing. Enjoy it in good health!
Thanks for adding me back
Dave
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Jim Dollares
·Congrats mr Helidoc, it looks amazing. Me too is feeling horny for a c11 Monaco and I am hoping to get one this year
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Jemagloh
·Congrats mr Helidoc, it looks amazing. Me too is feeling horny for a c11 Monaco and I am hoping to get one this year
Hope to see a C11 Monaco on your wrist, Jim! Good luck with the hunt.
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McBeardy
·Congrats mr Helidoc, it looks amazing. Me too is feeling horny for a c11 Monaco and I am hoping to get one this year
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Jim Dollares
·only if you also buy the blue rallye strap
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