Your videos are useful and fun beyond words. Best on TH-cam. Even my wife, who thinks most watch channels are dedicated to the host's ego, watches you regularly. Thanks for what you do for us...
Thank you Silphium! Please tell you wife that were my ego more interesting, I'd have more about it, but, alas, it pales in comparison to fascinating lives of watches! Take care, Bill
Junior, it's a good place to check, but unless there's a bunch of unsold H. Mosers and/or Parmigianis again ... their stock has been pretty slim pickings... like you though, I always check. Take care, Bill
Funny Glen, I've liked that watch for a long time, but originally when they had the ETA with HH prices, I was put off. Now with the Chopard 01.01, it looks like a solid deal. Take care, Bill
Best bargains is with grey market dealers who do mostly wholesale but don’t mind selling to a retail customer from time to time....plenty of those around
If I were asked "what are you missing" my answer would be a Breguet. I love the history behind that brand. Its possible I could switch my speedmaster out for a type xx but then thats also got a great story. So many choices...
More excellent bargains! I’ve had good experiences with both Jomashop and WatchMaxx. One day I hope to add a Breguet Type XX to my collection. Thanks as always Bill.
I had the Brequet TXX with the stainless bracelet. It was one of the nicest bracelets I've seen. I liked it but don't miss chronographs when they are gone. Still into GMT's with Power Reserve. If I recall correctly mine came from Capetown. The Tonda Metrographe is very appealing ... and price isn't a killer. Cheers.
@@TrumanBurbankFE Yes indeed, Marie- Étienne Nitot was the founder ... and later on the Chaumet brothers, while restoring Breguet, ended in in jail for stock manipulation, bad behavior and bad luck ... and then Chaumet was saved by LVMH, and yet Chaumet still have their shop in place Vendôme in Paris and represent the riches and tastes of former royalty. Take care, Bill
Hi Bill. I don't know if you'll get this post. I just want to thank you again for making this video. I bought the Parmigiani 2 weeks ago and I can't take it off of my wrist. Thanks for the suggestion!
I own two Parmigiani Fleurier watches, and I know how you feel. Recently, I had one serviced and overhauled, and it's like brand new; I really would like another but I've promised to only have no more than two of a brand.... but like all rules, there are exceptions! Which one did you get? Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci I'm sorry I should have referenced the video, "Six Different Watch Bargains from Six Different Shops #322". I bought the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Metrographe that you featured in the video. I even purchased it from the company you used as a reference for the price, The Watch Outlet. Thanks again for making the video, if it weren't for you I would have never found this watch, especially at the price I paid.
@@watchartsci I love it! I bought it a little over 2 weeks ago and have worn it every day since. The dial is beautiful, I love the eight (8) configuration of 2 of the sub-dials, but most of all I love the bracelet. I can't stop staring at it. The contrast between the titanium center links and the polished steel outer links is truly mesmerizing. I can't thank you enough for exposing me to Parmigiani. Before this watch, my Rolex Explorer and my Grand Seiko "Snowflake" were my 2 luxury watches, I love them both, but this Parmigiani is on another level. Best regards, Brian.
@@xpdchief7698 Great to hear Brian! My Kalpa's bracelet is the same great quality of the other PF bracelets.You're right, they're on a whole different level than Rolex & GS. Check this out.. it an article and a beautiful Breguet watch ... that was built by Michel Parmigiani in 1991. [watchesbysjx.com/2017/11/hands-on-with-a-breguet-masterpiece-made-by-michel-parmigiani.html ] Once you have a watch by a real watchmaker, it can spoil you for the popular watches by ... whomever. Take care, Bill
Hi Bill. Great video, I learn more about watches with each video. I'm seriously looking at the Parmigiani, but their website is not as clear as it could be. Do you know if this watch is new or pre-owned? Thanks Bill, keep up the good work.
Thanks Chief! If you're talking about this one ( thewatchoutlet.shop/collections/parmigiani/products/parmigiani-fleurier-tonda-metrographe-40mm-auto-mens-watch-pfc274-0001401-b33002 ) it's "unworn/new" ... and an incredible buy. In my many lives as a professor, I spent about 20 years of it with one police unit or another in Santa Barbara, San Diego, Gainesville, Florida and some in El Paso, Tx (plus a bit in Europe)... during my criminology days. As we both know, ex-Professors and ex-PDchiefs have a lot in common ... our careers were not a get-rich-quick schemes; so we have to be smart since we're not rich. 😉 Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci It seems that you spent your time well, at least temperature wise. I did my entire career, over 20 years in New York, a little cool for a quarter of the year, but I enjoyed every day. After watching this video I've done additional research (my wife calls it a hazard of the job) and I think I just might buy the Parmigiani. Thanks for getting back to me and sharing a bit of your interesting story. Regards, Brian
The Parmigiani is an amazing offer . Impossible to get in Europe at that price, at least I couldn’t find anything close.I had never heard of Chaumet before but it’s a very interesting looking watch. One available from Germany on Chrono at 4728 usd.
@@watchartsci Hi Bill. I am a big fan of your channel!! Actually I grew up in the US and have family and friends in the US. Drop me a PM. Maybe we can figure something out. Take care
John, I like Agenhor because of the quality, innovation and integrity of the work by Jean-Marc Wiederrecht. He was the first watchmaker ever in the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève to be named "Watchmaker of the Year" even though he did not have a watch company or had created a completed movement (at the time) ... he made different complications for other brands, many of whom won Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève prizes due to his work. If I can find a watch that has one of his modules that is relatively affordable, I like to bring it to the attention of WatchArtSci subscribers. Take care, bill
@@watchartsci bought the kalpagraph Bill, but love the speake Martin coming down in price , maybe next, sent you pictures of it Bill, Kalpa was my retirement present to myself 👍
Keep up the good work Bill, you have a big influence on us novices watch collectors, learning off you and others all the time, such a pity some are drawn to resale prices, and not just the beauty of the watch even if it not in house👍
Yes, Looked at this! My next watch in my collection is a Rolex Submariner White Gold “Smurf”, since I feel precious metals are going through the roof down the road - govnmt printing to much money. Best Bargains: JamaShop; Watchmaxx; Prestigetime; TheGoldenSwan; CrownandCaliber; Shopworn; touchofModern; hush hush; Reeds; Bezali; Athenticwatches. Yes, I go through them daily. Take a look Bill Nice video mate (as usual Bill, thank you!!).
Hi Tim, going to your local AD for the WG Smurf? You're right about precious metals going nuts, and it's really kicking up the price of watches in gold and platinum. Of the best bargains you mentioned, I'm not too sure about 'HushHush.' Apparently, they copy a watch ad for sale and then try and negotiate their cut if a client wants a particular watch through them. I tracked down their location in London, and found that they were not listed as a tenant. They are on my "Be careful" list. Check out these guys too- thewatchoutlet.shop and delraywatch.com - for some good buys. Take care, Bill
Hey bill I like the chopard and tried on that watch with a power reserve that looked like a gas gauge. I thought the band would have more comfortable, though Kinda stiff
Do you have any friends or relatives in the US, O Bud? Or maybe a trip to DisneyWorld in Florida is in order ... or to the WatchTime Show in New York in October. Take care, Bill
@@obud3777 I know what you mean. Even Chrono24 and eBay are adding taxes, some of which are "service fees" ... it's hard to know, and sometimes not worth the added hassle. Take care, Bill
@@obud3777 I've got watches from Jomashop in the past and they got through to Europe without anyone asking me to pay extra taxes. Maybe I was just lucky?
Parmigiani for 5000$. 😮 After seeing that WWW troughout inspection of a new R Explorer 1, its miserable quality, I am really amazed of the power of branding. 7450$ - if you are allowed to buy it.
Starting the morning watching this video is for many of us akin to starting off an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting by giving all of the attendees a large tumbler of whiskey to whet their whistles.
I owned the Type XX... lovely watch but a bit of a chunky monkey👍 a nightmare to sell too, bought it on a big discount new but still lost a ton of money😂🍺
Fylke, I did an analysis of the Rolex buy/sell matrix and found that every time you sell a Rolex (unless it's special) it costs the seller about 25%-4 transactions and you're out 100%; so while, that's probably better than most, very few sells (and absolutely no trade-ins) will return much nearer the purchase price. I recently sold my vintage (1968) gold Patek Philippe and did a little better than breaking even; so very few do much better than you did. I try and buy as low as possible with no intention of re-sale to get watches I want in my collection. Take care, Bill
Your videos are useful and fun beyond words. Best on TH-cam. Even my wife, who thinks most watch channels are dedicated to the host's ego, watches you regularly. Thanks for what you do for us...
Thank you Silphium! Please tell you wife that were my ego more interesting, I'd have more about it, but, alas, it pales in comparison to fascinating lives of watches! Take care, Bill
Find many watches, especially your selections, that I can't live without until common sense sets in! Thank you. Great clip.
Lack of common sense is a prerequisite for being a watch collector, NRS. Take care , Bill
Thanks Bill
I always look at Shopworn because of you.
Junior, it's a good place to check, but unless there's a bunch of unsold H. Mosers and/or Parmigianis again ... their stock has been pretty slim pickings... like you though, I always check. Take care, Bill
Good to see a variety..thanks Bill..👍
Thanks Giovan, variety is the spice of life! Take care, Bill
The Chopard sport watch is totally awesome. Price is reasonable too.
Funny Glen, I've liked that watch for a long time, but originally when they had the ETA with HH prices, I was put off. Now with the Chopard 01.01, it looks like a solid deal. Take care, Bill
Best bargains is with grey market dealers who do mostly wholesale but don’t mind selling to a retail customer from time to time....plenty of those around
Yes Thomas, there are certain whole shows I'd like to get into for wholesale deals. Take care, Bill
If I were asked "what are you missing" my answer would be a Breguet. I love the history behind that brand. Its possible I could switch my speedmaster out for a type xx but then thats also got a great story.
So many choices...
I like the Breguet Tradition .. a watch that looks like Abraham Louie Breguet could have made. Take care, Bill
Great variety of deals, that Speake is pretty neat 👍😁 My favourite is the Glashütte 👍👍
Hi Abdul, ... I didn't know you liked German watches.😉 Take care, Bill
More excellent bargains! I’ve had good experiences with both Jomashop and WatchMaxx. One day I hope to add a Breguet Type XX to my collection. Thanks as always Bill.
Of those, Bruce, I am more and more drawn to the Chaumet ... there just aren't many around ... Cheers, Bill
I had the Brequet TXX with the stainless bracelet. It was one of the nicest bracelets I've seen. I liked it but don't miss chronographs when they are gone. Still into GMT's with Power Reserve. If I recall correctly mine came from Capetown. The Tonda Metrographe is very appealing ... and price isn't a killer. Cheers.
With all the travels you do,JR, I can see a GMT being a needed watch... along with a PRI. Metrographes are a #1 deal now. Take care, Bill
The Glashütte Senator is the only one I would put my money on.
Bill, it's pronounced "showmei".
Hey Truman, what is pronounced "showmei"? Let me know, Bill
@@watchartsci Ah, the French Jewellery maker Chaumet founded by Marie-Étienne Nitot.
@@TrumanBurbankFE Yes indeed, Marie- Étienne Nitot was the founder ... and later on the Chaumet brothers, while restoring Breguet, ended in in jail for stock manipulation, bad behavior and bad luck ... and then Chaumet was saved by LVMH, and yet Chaumet still have their shop in place Vendôme in Paris and represent the riches and tastes of former royalty. Take care, Bill
Hi Bill. I don't know if you'll get this post. I just want to thank you again for making this video. I bought the Parmigiani 2 weeks ago and I can't take it off of my wrist. Thanks for the suggestion!
I own two Parmigiani Fleurier watches, and I know how you feel. Recently, I had one serviced and overhauled, and it's like brand new; I really would like another but I've promised to only have no more than two of a brand.... but like all rules, there are exceptions! Which one did you get? Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci I'm sorry I should have referenced the video, "Six Different Watch Bargains from Six Different Shops #322". I bought the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Metrographe that you featured in the video. I even purchased it from the company you used as a reference for the price, The Watch Outlet.
Thanks again for making the video, if it weren't for you I would have never found this watch, especially at the price I paid.
@@xpdchief7698 The important point is how do you like it? Let me know after you've worn it a few days! Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci I love it! I bought it a little over 2 weeks ago and have worn it every day since. The dial is beautiful, I love the eight (8) configuration of 2 of the sub-dials, but most of all I love the bracelet. I can't stop staring at it. The contrast between the titanium center links and the polished steel outer links is truly mesmerizing.
I can't thank you enough for exposing me to Parmigiani. Before this watch, my Rolex Explorer and my Grand Seiko "Snowflake" were my 2 luxury watches, I love them both, but this Parmigiani is on another level.
Best regards, Brian.
@@xpdchief7698 Great to hear Brian! My Kalpa's bracelet is the same great quality of the other PF bracelets.You're right, they're on a whole different level than Rolex & GS. Check this out.. it an article and a beautiful Breguet watch ... that was built by Michel Parmigiani in 1991. [watchesbysjx.com/2017/11/hands-on-with-a-breguet-masterpiece-made-by-michel-parmigiani.html ] Once you have a watch by a real watchmaker, it can spoil you for the popular watches by ... whomever. Take care, Bill
Hi Bill. Great video, I learn more about watches with each video. I'm seriously looking at the Parmigiani, but their website is not as clear as it could be. Do you know if this watch is new or pre-owned?
Thanks Bill, keep up the good work.
Thanks Chief! If you're talking about this one ( thewatchoutlet.shop/collections/parmigiani/products/parmigiani-fleurier-tonda-metrographe-40mm-auto-mens-watch-pfc274-0001401-b33002 ) it's "unworn/new" ... and an incredible buy. In my many lives as a professor, I spent about 20 years of it with one police unit or another in Santa Barbara, San Diego, Gainesville, Florida and some in El Paso, Tx (plus a bit in Europe)... during my criminology days. As we both know, ex-Professors and ex-PDchiefs have a lot in common ... our careers were not a get-rich-quick schemes; so we have to be smart since we're not rich. 😉 Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci It seems that you spent your time well, at least temperature wise. I did my entire career, over 20 years in New York, a little cool for a quarter of the year, but I enjoyed every day. After watching this video I've done additional research (my wife calls it a hazard of the job) and I think I just might buy the Parmigiani. Thanks for getting back to me and sharing a bit of your interesting story. Regards, Brian
The Parmigiani is an amazing offer . Impossible to get in Europe at that price, at least I couldn’t find anything close.I had never heard of Chaumet before but it’s a very interesting looking watch. One available from Germany on Chrono at 4728 usd.
Chronounique, do you have any friends or relatives in the US whom you might visit or visit you? I'm very tempted by a Chaumet too. Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci Hi Bill. I am a big fan of your channel!! Actually I grew up in the US and have family and friends in the US. Drop me a PM. Maybe we can figure something out. Take care
@@chronounique5947 Are you on FB page, High Horology Lounge? I can PM you from there.
@@watchartsci you can mail me jr@chronounique.com
@@watchartsci no sorry no FB. But you can also find me on Instagram
You love your Agenhor module Bill, your now getting me into them 👍great reviews as usual, still looking at my kalpagraph
John, I like Agenhor because of the quality, innovation and integrity of the work by Jean-Marc Wiederrecht. He was the first watchmaker ever in the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève to be named "Watchmaker of the Year" even though he did not have a watch company or had created a completed movement (at the time) ... he made different complications for other brands, many of whom won Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève prizes due to his work. If I can find a watch that has one of his modules that is relatively affordable, I like to bring it to the attention of WatchArtSci subscribers. Take care, bill
Speake Marin also use a basic voucher unit, on the serpent, I had to choose between both Kalpa and serpent !,
Which did you get John? Let me know, Bill
@@watchartsci bought the kalpagraph Bill, but love the speake Martin coming down in price , maybe next, sent you pictures of it Bill, Kalpa was my retirement present to myself 👍
@@johnmaritaodonnell6493 Well chosen and deserved launch 🚀 into retirement! Welcome! Bill
Keep up the good work Bill, you have a big influence on us novices watch collectors, learning off you and others all the time, such a pity some are drawn to resale prices, and not just the beauty of the watch even if it not in house👍
Chaumet is the cartier for rich people in France
Yes it is, PT, and maybe we can find a deal so we can have watches like rich people! Take care, Bill
Yes, Looked at this! My next watch in my collection is a Rolex Submariner White Gold “Smurf”, since I feel precious metals are going through the roof down the road - govnmt printing to much money.
Best Bargains: JamaShop; Watchmaxx; Prestigetime; TheGoldenSwan; CrownandCaliber; Shopworn; touchofModern; hush hush; Reeds; Bezali; Athenticwatches. Yes, I go through them daily. Take a look Bill
Nice video mate (as usual Bill, thank you!!).
Hi Tim, going to your local AD for the WG Smurf? You're right about precious metals going nuts, and it's really kicking up the price of watches in gold and platinum. Of the best bargains you mentioned, I'm not too sure about 'HushHush.' Apparently, they copy a watch ad for sale and then try and negotiate their cut if a client wants a particular watch through them. I tracked down their location in London, and found that they were not listed as a tenant. They are on my "Be careful" list. Check out these guys too- thewatchoutlet.shop and delraywatch.com - for some good buys. Take care, Bill
I do like the Chaumet
Me too, John! Take care, Bill
Thanks Bill, interesting I always thought the Breguet’s type xx had a cam instead of a column wheel. Where did you get the movement information?
Here you go Andres: watchbase.com/breguet/caliber/582 Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci that’s indeed a bargain
Hey bill
I like the chopard and tried on that watch with a power reserve that looked like a gas gauge. I thought the band would have more comfortable, though Kinda stiff
Yeah John, the band is a little stiff, but if you take some air out of it, it's fine... 😉 Take care, Bill
I wish we had those discounted prices in Europe! 🤔
Do you have any friends or relatives in the US, O Bud? Or maybe a trip to DisneyWorld in Florida is in order ... or to the WatchTime Show in New York in October. Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci I have done that in the past, but nowadays you have the custom-problem! I'm not willing to put up with that anymore.
@@obud3777 I know what you mean. Even Chrono24 and eBay are adding taxes, some of which are "service fees" ... it's hard to know, and sometimes not worth the added hassle. Take care, Bill
@@obud3777 I've got watches from Jomashop in the past and they got through to Europe without anyone asking me to pay extra taxes. Maybe I was just lucky?
@@martinrea8548 Just lucky 🍀 indeed! Nowadays it’s almost impossible
Parmigiani for 5000$. 😮
After seeing that WWW troughout inspection of a new R Explorer 1, its miserable quality, I am really amazed of the power of branding. 7450$ - if you are allowed to buy it.
Parmigianis are the most undervalued, great quality watches around, Matti. Check out eBay and bargain, bargain, bargain! Take care, Bill
great vid, interesting finds!
Hey AndyCandy! Thanks man! Take care, Bill
great video
Hey Rod! Thanks man! Take care, Bill
Starting the morning watching this video is for many of us akin to starting off an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting by giving all of the attendees a large tumbler of whiskey to whet their whistles.
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I like this series "Watch Bargains" Bill👍
hmm i would take the Parmigiani and the Chaumet i guess 🤔🤗
Good choices Van ... I'd most likely go for the same two. Take care, Bill
I bought a Parmigiani Metrographe just last month, it’s gorgeous.
Yes, that Metrographe is some buy Gunther. Hope you got a good deal and enjoy having and using it. Take care, Bill
thank You see you nice t -Shirt
That's my "Día de los Muertos", San Diego Padres baseball team shirt. Take care, Bill
I owned the Type XX... lovely watch but a bit of a chunky monkey👍 a nightmare to sell too, bought it on a big discount new but still lost a ton of money😂🍺
Fylke, I did an analysis of the Rolex buy/sell matrix and found that every time you sell a Rolex (unless it's special) it costs the seller about 25%-4 transactions and you're out 100%; so while, that's probably better than most, very few sells (and absolutely no trade-ins) will return much nearer the purchase price. I recently sold my vintage (1968) gold Patek Philippe and did a little better than breaking even; so very few do much better than you did. I try and buy as low as possible with no intention of re-sale to get watches I want in my collection. Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci Thanks for your reply Bill and your words of wisdom👍 skål kompis!🍺🇳🇴
Exceptional watches at low price👌❤️
John, this is a collectors' orientation; not a dealer's one! Take care, Bill
WatchArtSci I know but the price factor often doesn’t permit us to have access to these, with your wise choices we can allow ourselves to shop👌❤️
Two thumbs up 👍👍
Hey FFA, thanks man! Take care, Bill
great video
Hey Russell! Thanks man! Take care, Bill