Reply With QuoteHave to admit, do love the look of this:
Presumably they're almost impossible to sell used?
I also like the word 'Danaos' - is it Greek?
I'm thinking about one of these as a dress watch. What is the forums opinions on these please. Thank you.
Have to admit, do love the look of this:
Presumably they're almost impossible to sell used?
I also like the word 'Danaos' - is it Greek?
I’d love one of those, but never been able to source one
Chrono24 has several of the nasty white gold case with rose gold bezel version, all at prices that say, no one in their right mind wants this.
At around a couple of thousand GBP depending on condition and completeness they will usually find buyers. Sound enough watches, just hideous depreciation if bought new. Genuine straps are a couple of hundred pounds.
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Yes, although I had to use Google to remind myself who he was (an early King of Argos). You can make up your own jokes about Argos and Cellinis. Personally I think they are generally very nice and that one is lovely, especially the case shape and the indices.Originally Posted by Der Amf
Here are some of the famous daughters of King Danaos, in case it helps you decide.
Mine (the OP)
https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...Cellini-Thread
And quite a few others for inspiration!
Who knew! I really like those. The version you've picked out looks to be the best. 4k dress watch - looks good.
Favourite perso is the bull eye model
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I think that looks great, never seen one in the wild.
Ones like that on chrono24 for around £3,500. But that seems a bit steep, given what Haywood wrote earlier, so you could perhaps find one for quite a bit less if you looked about?
From Russia? Good luck
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Is there a problem with Rolexes sourced in places like Greece and Russia?
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They’re really lovely looking watches, I considered one for a while and so have seen a few in the metal. My own observations:
- the XL one is way too big for what it is
- batons are much nicer than arabics
- the two-tone works really well on the case.
Best of luck with the search, would be great to see one here.
Don't know never tried Russia. You have and let me know. That's a bargain at that price.
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From Russia With Luck?
The cheap ones are the smaller 34mm models. The 38mm version such as that posted by Mathif are much pricier, particularly that specific combination.
Sir Humphrey Appleby: I put it to you, Minister, that you are looking a Trojan horse in the mouth!
James Hacker: If we look closely at this gift horse, we'll find it full of Trojans?
Bernard Woolley: If you had looked a Trojan horse in the mouth, Minister, you'd have found Greeks inside. Well the point is, it was the Greeks who gave the Trojan horse to the Trojans, so technically, it wasn't a Trojan horse at all, it was a Greek horse. Hence the tag "Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes", which you'll recall, is usually and somewhat inaccurately translated as "Beware of Greeks bearing gifts". Or doubtless you would have recalled had you not attended the LSE.
James Hacker: Greek tags are all very well, but can we stick to the point?
Bernard Woolley: Sorry, Greek tags?
James Hacker: "Beware of Greeks bearing gifts". I suppose the EEC equivalent would be, "Beware Greeks bearing an olive oil surplus"!
Bernard Woolley: No, the point is, Minister, just as the Trojan horse was Greek, what you call a Greek tag is, in fact, Latin. It's obvious, really: The Greeks would never suggest bewaring of themselves, if one can use such a participle, and it's clearly Latin not because "Timeo" ends in "o", as the Greek first person also ends in "o". No, there is a Greek word "Timao" meaning "I honour", but the "os" ending is a nominative singular termination of a second declension in Greek and an accusative plural in Latin, though actually Danaos is not only the Greek for Greek, it's also the Latin for Greek. It's very interesting really.
David
Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations
I seem to recall reading that Russian dealers cannot export luxury watches, that it is face to face only and you would have to travel?
Is this correct?
Forum member Vlad travels regularily to Moscow to receive his pay, I am sure he can offer a hand in transporting watches back to the UK in his diplomatic luggage.
Someone who lies about the little things will lie about the big things too.
First post and commenting on a Rolex. Go Figure
I really like the look of the current Cellini Moonphase, which is a peach. Retailing at ~£30k which is very expensive and will depreciate like a stone wrapped in a lead baloon.
I'll wait a good few years and pick one up at a more reasonable price.
That’s just made my day.
Pretty good indeed!
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