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Re: Seiko 6139 prices

Post by sierra11b » Wed Jun 05, 2019 3:00 pm

So true. I was one of those idiots who sold a 1675 for about $3800 without bracelet 5yrs ago.

I just think this guy is adding a good $600 for the Spencer connection. It's dumb.
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Re: Seiko 6139 prices

Post by JP Chestnut » Wed Jun 05, 2019 3:02 pm

It is dumb. All the price gouging and trying to get over on everyone is killing the fun.

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Re: Seiko 6139 prices

Post by sierra11b » Wed Jun 05, 2019 3:12 pm

Sure is.

I'm not giving up on the 6139 just yet as I don't think everyone got the gouging memo. I'm certainly not done procuring parts for mine. Like I said, part number 888612 and/or complete 6139B movements will set me apart someday. I hope. :shrug:

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Re: Seiko 6139 prices

Post by toxicavenger » Wed Jun 05, 2019 3:26 pm

lets call it upselling. I remember the guys on wrist sushi complaining just a few years ago you couldn't sell a 6139 for what you had into it.

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Re: Seiko 6139 prices

Post by sierra11b » Wed Jun 05, 2019 4:53 pm

toxicavenger wrote:
Wed Jun 05, 2019 3:26 pm
lets call it upselling. I remember the guys on wrist sushi complaining just a few years ago you couldn't sell a 6139 for what you had into it.
Yep.

And I recall questions on why 6138s were selling for a premium and 6139s were not. I guess they got their wish. Some of those dudes are sitting on some gems. Good for them.

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Re: Seiko 6139 prices

Post by logan2z » Thu Jun 06, 2019 7:22 am

Seppia wrote:
Tue Jun 04, 2019 11:56 am
JP Chestnut wrote:
Watches like the IWC 3227, 3228, 3706, 3536, and Mark XV have all been down or flat for the last couple of years. A 3227 at $3500 is an almost unbeatable value for a real Genta watch.
I may need to look into IWC more, I know almost nothing about them.
I'd add the 3251 to JP's list.

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Re: Seiko 6139 prices

Post by JP Chestnut » Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:55 am

logan2z wrote:
Thu Jun 06, 2019 7:22 am
Seppia wrote:
Tue Jun 04, 2019 11:56 am
JP Chestnut wrote:
Watches like the IWC 3227, 3228, 3706, 3536, and Mark XV have all been down or flat for the last couple of years. A 3227 at $3500 is an almost unbeatable value for a real Genta watch.
I may need to look into IWC more, I know almost nothing about them.
I'd add the 3251 to JP's list.

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That's a cool one, but too thick for me as a three hander. I'll excuse some thickness for a chronograph, but not for a GMT that functions less well than my 16710. The nice thing about that reference is that it's very cheap and uses the same bracelet as the more expensive 3706.

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Re: Seiko 6139 prices

Post by FireMonk3y » Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:31 am

It’s all pretty insane. I contacted him a few years ago to service a 6306-7001 and seems like he quoted me almost $500 for a basic movement service, case rebuild, and a 10 month turnaround. I had it done for about $200 somewhere else and still have it. His 6139 service is probably much higher and I don’t think he’s even taking new work right now. Knowing the cost of his service and him not taking new work, I’m sure the sellers will find a buyer will to pay the premium, just wont be me.

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Re: Seiko 6139 prices

Post by logan2z » Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:49 am

JP Chestnut wrote:
Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:55 am
logan2z wrote:
Thu Jun 06, 2019 7:22 am
Seppia wrote:
Tue Jun 04, 2019 11:56 am
JP Chestnut wrote:
Watches like the IWC 3227, 3228, 3706, 3536, and Mark XV have all been down or flat for the last couple of years. A 3227 at $3500 is an almost unbeatable value for a real Genta watch.
I may need to look into IWC more, I know almost nothing about them.
I'd add the 3251 to JP's list.

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That's a cool one, but too thick for me as a three hander. I'll excuse some thickness for a chronograph, but not for a GMT that functions less well than my 16710. The nice thing about that reference is that it's very cheap and uses the same bracelet as the more expensive 3706.
A little over a millimeter thicker than the Rolex. Not too horrible.

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Re: Seiko 6139 prices

Post by YOHOHO » Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:03 am

dang. I have a couple 6139's that I have been wanting to get serviced for years. Guess I should have done it sooner.

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Re: Seiko 6139 prices

Post by BBK357 » Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:44 am

I had nothing against the guy- Spencer- until he started scalping people. When I’ve talked to him in the past he was always very nice and helpful.
I don’t know if I should be mad at the idiots buying these at stupid prices or him for asking that much. I guess since I’m a hater I’ll choose to be mad at both.
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Re: Seiko 6139 prices

Post by JP Chestnut » Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:53 am

logan2z wrote:
Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:49 am
JP Chestnut wrote:
Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:55 am
logan2z wrote:
Thu Jun 06, 2019 7:22 am
Seppia wrote:
Tue Jun 04, 2019 11:56 am
JP Chestnut wrote:
Watches like the IWC 3227, 3228, 3706, 3536, and Mark XV have all been down or flat for the last couple of years. A 3227 at $3500 is an almost unbeatable value for a real Genta watch.
I may need to look into IWC more, I know almost nothing about them.
I'd add the 3251 to JP's list.

Image
That's a cool one, but too thick for me as a three hander. I'll excuse some thickness for a chronograph, but not for a GMT that functions less well than my 16710. The nice thing about that reference is that it's very cheap and uses the same bracelet as the more expensive 3706.
A little over a millimeter thicker than the Rolex. Not too horrible.
Definitely not crazy, but it’s a bit chunky next to the mark xv.

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Re: Seiko 6139 prices

Post by toxicavenger » Thu Jun 06, 2019 3:50 pm

YOHOHO wrote:
Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:03 am
dang. I have a couple 6139's that I have been wanting to get serviced for years. Guess I should have done it sooner.
We work on them also. Prices are really good also. :cheers:

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Re: Seiko 6139 prices

Post by sierra11b » Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:59 pm

BBK357 wrote:
Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:44 am
I had nothing against the guy- Spencer- until he started scalping people. When I’ve talked to him in the past he was always very nice and helpful.
I don’t know if I should be mad at the idiots buying these at stupid prices or him for asking that much. I guess since I’m a hater I’ll choose to be mad at both.
Yeah I just heard the same yesterday.

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Re: Seiko 6139 prices

Post by sierra11b » Thu Jun 06, 2019 5:00 pm

YOHOHO wrote:
Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:03 am
dang. I have a couple 6139's that I have been wanting to get serviced for years. Guess I should have done it sooner.
Yep. Better unload them here and cheap. :whistle:

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Re: Seiko 6139 prices

Post by aikiman44 » Thu Jun 06, 2019 6:47 pm

sierra11b wrote:
Thu Jun 06, 2019 5:00 pm
YOHOHO wrote:
Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:03 am
dang. I have a couple 6139's that I have been wanting to get serviced for years. Guess I should have done it sooner.
Yep. Better unload them here and cheap. :whistle:
Yes. We tend to be the best buyers.
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Re: Seiko 6139 prices

Post by sierra11b » Wed Jun 12, 2019 4:33 pm

aikiman44 wrote:
Thu Jun 06, 2019 6:47 pm
sierra11b wrote:
Thu Jun 06, 2019 5:00 pm
YOHOHO wrote:
Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:03 am
dang. I have a couple 6139's that I have been wanting to get serviced for years. Guess I should have done it sooner.
Yep. Better unload them here and cheap. :whistle:
Yes. We tend to be the best buyers.
Hey, I don't want to Spencer the guy (that should be a lowball verb now -- Spencer'd ), but like you, if I can get it at a decent un-serviced price considering its overall rate, then I might go for another. :shrug:

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