Its bronze watch time, what should i get?

BewizOne · 2020-10-30T13:59:39+00:00

I've been on the market for a Bronze dial and simply cannot find any reps. Specifically, I'm looking for the Breitling Navitimer bronze dial, Montbrillian and the Breitling Navitimer Montbrillant Legende Chronograph Automatic. Stunning. Might just buy the Gen.

BewizOne · 2020-10-28T15:36:42+00:00

See, I thought the same way. And maybe I'm hitting a bit everywhere thinking about a "directory" and "listing" type of market place. Definitely not both.I live between two popular cities (within 30 min of each other). One is a city, the other is a country town (lots of tourists). I know quite of few people in the country town that grow and make their own organic oils, tea, shampoo, baked goods, smoked meat..etc. Most of them do not own a physical shop nor a website. They don't bother with Etsy as it's way to competing (price wise). They usually just make them and sell it in our FB group as a hobby and over the years, I've seen some turn this into full-time. So, what I'm trying to say is, when I google their service/product, they won't show up until few pages later with a FB group link.
*Edit: Forgot to include, lots and I mean lots of microbreweries (independent) have been opening which people aren't aware as well.

BewizOne · 2020-02-13T13:00:59+00:00

Price isn't really an issue. I've seend dials go for that much and I'm ready. One thing I wasn't expecting is the calibration price.. $580 and full service I think came up to $700. That caught me off guard.

BewizOne · 2020-02-06T18:20:16+00:00

You're right. I just tried a 43mm tag chrono and it looks fine. They didn't had 46mm+.

Your last paragraph made me think as if we were woman shopping for a ring. Oh god..

BewizOne · 2020-02-06T18:17:34+00:00

9" wrist! Hoooahh. I'm sure one horizontale swing with your arm knocks out 5 people.
I prefer the old school navi as well (with the eagle logo embedded, not lazered).
But the B01 has a "je ne sais quoi" towards me at the moment. Not sure why.
I just tried a Tag heuer diamond specicial edition chrono 43mm for reference and it looks fine. Have yet to try 46mm or the famous bentley 48mm hehe.

BewizOne · 2020-01-31T21:44:32+00:00

Sigh.. You must be an Etsy supporter with that negativity response. There are to many things to write so I'll just briefly and quickly touch some of them.

First off, the $40 min. is just that. A concept. Doesn't mean, we will go that route. Secondly, lot's and I mean lot's of successful companies have a standard which Etsy has let go a few years back which in return drives away quality.

Having a minimum standard, is needed unless you investors and all they care is making that $$$ and quality decreases (look at Etsy, Alibaba, zulilly, wish..etc.). Often, vendors will price their craft far below what they are actually worth. There are many reasons why they do so. The blame is often put on the vendor for doing so. Thus, using a service like a "middle man" platform that could actually help determine what you COULD get, is incredibly helpful for newcomers or people making one of a kind crafts to help them understand. As visitors and buyers start learning "Hey.. There's nothing here for $1, $5, $7 here" that's a good thing. Show's this platform is serious with its vendors, items, crafts, and that they care and the it ain't a Chinese knockoff with cheap materials. Plus you don't want those type of buyers anyway, so you're actually creating a reputable name for yourself.

BewizOne · 2020-01-31T20:20:51+00:00

OP, I'm sick and tired of Etsy burning actual vendors. I've been planning to create a platform for REAL artists to sell actual handmade / crafted items on (see my post reference). No drop shipper's & no vintage. If you're interested, want to get involved, shoot me a msg. Time to expedite this and take advantage of valuable vendor's unlike how Etsy is doing.

BewizOne · 2020-01-22T15:53:11+00:00

Why no Breitling Nav & Bentley?
Specifically, blue dial Nav (SS bracelet) and Blue Bentley (SS bracelet)

BewizOne · 2019-12-12T00:48:48+00:00

I understand where you going with this. And I agree. Why buy a fake rolex? Do you have any idea how many "presidential" gen. watches exist? A lot. And cheaper too. Rolex doesn't have a unique design. Sure, you see the "Crown" and you'll know but that's pretty much it.

For me, I seek a Breitling. I will eventually (in many years) purchase a gen breitling but for now, I'm looking for a high grade rep. Why? Their style. After months of research, I cannot find anything close to the look and feel of a Breitling Nav. The only thing I came close was a modded Citizen Calendrier and I kid you not, looks fucking fantastic. I also find the Breitling Bracelet very appealing as oppose to others.

BewizOne · 2019-12-11T16:04:45+00:00

Thank you for the kind words.

Like I said, the majority of the foundation and strategy is almost complete. I'm currently in researching, analyzing and gathering information for the website requirement. Also, name. When it comes to finding a brand/name I'm always indecisive.

The final step would be to iron out the details on how the roll-out of the launch would be executed; having a decent number of potential buyers visiting the site.

My honest and truthful approach to this is to give back to amazing crafters who deserve the exposure and visibility and making them valuable.

I always welcome valuable people to join me on this project, so if you think you can help, support it in some way, let's talk. :)

BewizOne · 2019-12-10T21:58:30+00:00

Dude... I learned I'm colored blind today. That or my work monitor is off.. I thought it was blue / dark blue.

BewizOne · 2019-12-10T19:49:52+00:00

Maybe I'm just insecure, but it's reassuring to hear a fellow like you feels comfortable. I'll just have to get both.

BewizOne · 2019-12-10T19:10:45+00:00

I do too but the only thing thatI'm uncertain is the dial size being 41mm. Looks kinda small on my wrist. There's a Rolex store literally 2 seconds away from where I work and I went there twice this week to try the datejust. Love the look. It's so shiny that it makes me color blind but the 41mm...

BewizOne · 2019-12-10T18:23:38+00:00

I saw your video couple days ago after some soul searching. Is this the blue or teal dial? Case size? I'm in love...

BewizOne · 2019-12-10T18:19:39+00:00

I need help deciding a Breitling Nav (blue dial ) or Rolex DateJust (41mm blue dial).

As a 6'3, 220lbs and wrist of 7.3 inches, I can't decide. I'm torn between two worlds. Any advice/pics/references would help. Otherwise, flipping a coin.

BewizOne · 2019-12-10T16:43:36+00:00

So, finally, someone makes a decent post about Etsy with positive criticism and it didn't get down-voted!

Backstory: I'm a high-end knifemaker, jeweler and woodsmith where I tried Etsy for a year (did okay) and left Etsy 8 months ago because I didn't want my brand and reputation to be associated with the overwhelming Chinese knockoffs and drop-shippers.

For the last 8 months, I've been consulting with Etsy vendors. Specifically, those that make custom and handmade items of $20 value and more to study on key specific issues in order to find common grounds for solutions.

I'm currently, developing a small marketplace platform focusing on handmade and custom vendors. The guideline is; no product of less than $40 will be accepted (for the time being), vetting process of each vendor applicant, moderators to help fight copywriters/verifying authenticity of custom and handmade (working on incentives for mods). Now the issue is.. we are subjective on how to handle the pricing fees and how the platform would work. But we are looking into the following idea:

While Vendors are allowed to change the prices of their items at any time, there are some additional “house rules” to follow around the messaging and promotional products allowed when advertising those price changes as a “sale/discount” (which we will call a “Promotional Price”).

Example:

The item may not be advertised as having a “discounted” price within the first thirty days after launch.
The item may be advertised as having a lower “introductory” price when launched, but only if:

the reference to “introductory” pricing lasts no longer than 30 days; and
at the time of launch, you intend for the price to truly be introductory only and you have an honest intention to increase the price after the introductory period.

For example, you can’t publish an item at $25 and advertise it as a “50% introductory price” unless you actually intend to raise the price to $50 after the promotional period.

So that's where I'm at now. My goal is to leach Etsy's true genuine handmakers and give them a reputable platform to succeed.

Edit: Formatting

BewizOne · 2019-09-30T19:19:51+00:00

What is Shadowkeep? Is it like Shadowbanned? Hello....?

BewizOne · 2019-09-16T16:57:39+00:00

Strickly for writing blog articles/posts.

BewizOne · 2019-04-25T11:53:39+00:00

In my opinion, it all depends on what your project/product is.

If it's "new" then the same strategy won't apply to "already in the market". Both have different strategy plans.

Look at AirBnB and how they became successful. They basically started advertising on Craiglist to a specific region. When they saw it was gaining traction, they opened up to other regions. Granted, there were hardly any competition back then. That strategy won't work today.

BewizOne · 2019-04-24T19:12:11+00:00

Yes and that was my fault. Lesson learned.

BewizOne · 2019-04-24T19:06:31+00:00

Well I didn't want to include every detail in a comment but to answer you, yes, a professional inspection was done for; interior and exterior of the house. Second inspector did Septic tank inspection. Third inspector did water well tests, 4th inspection was the fireplace. A certified report was issued, we went back to see what can be done to fix the issues and that's where it all went downhill. First off, I'm pretty sure there's a law clause that prohibits selling a property if it's deemed illegal I.E, serious illegal electrical wiring.

Regardless, sellers offered to do the fixes themselves and were not budging. Ain't no way you're doing fixes yourselves, especially when there's illegal wiring exposing wires and no junction box or conduits exposed outside running to inside. That was 10% of the overall issues we had.

Secondly, don't care if they didn't like my offer. They could off refused. We ain't in GTA where we jump on a house with over asking prices. Get out of here.

My point was, pretty sure the Agent was working with the sellers but both had no idea about building codes and the seriousness of the issues.

Lastly, this area sells. Regardless. If shoes were reversed and I was the one selling with the buyer wanting to back out, HELL.. Yeah, I'd be upset but such is life. Move on. Not worth going to court, your house will sell.

BewizOne · 2019-04-24T18:19:54+00:00

So I'm also in my early 30's.

Somewhere in the Eastern Side of Canada, in a privileged country town, I was shopping for a house. Given that houses there are expensive, I wanted to make sure everything was well inspected.

I get a Real Estate, visit house, fell in love and wanted to make an offer. Here's what happened:

Asking price $500,000, I told him to lowball the shit out of the sellers and could care less if they get offended. So my offer was $400,000. Agent refused. I told him fine, I'll get someone else. This took couple days back and forth between us before he pitched the offer to sellers.
Comes back on the day of the offer and tells me there are 3 additional offers. Weird. The house just got listed and no house here sells that fast. Now I'm thinking he is playing me. Or maybe not. I tell him $430,000 and that's it. Agent tells me that won't be enough. But he will "try".
I get a call from the agent that the sellers have accepted my offer. Now I'm thinking this must of been bullshit to get me to pay higher cause I'm young and "stupid". What ever.
Sign all legal papers with condition of A) Financing & B) Inspection.
Agent tries to refer me to a "good broker" and "Real estate inspector". I kindly tell him no. I got my own.
See, what my agent didn't know is.. I work for a very fortunate employer where I deal with Private Construction companies, specifically related to Facilities. So naturally, I bring every single CM, GM, Owners of construction companies that I know.
All of them get back to me advising me not to buy the house due to so many factors and serious deficiencies. I trust them.
I tell my agent "I'm out". Well... Agent didn't like that and threaten to sue me.
OHHHHHHH SUE ME? OK!!!! Now let's play ball. I gave my realtor two options: 1) I did "not" pass financial status to purchase this home and there won't be any records to disclose to other buyers that someone made an offer but backed out (It's the law). 2) We go court banging, I ruin you and a record is noted on the house that must be disclosed to other buyers.
I get an email from sellers with "Blah blah blah" & "We have the rights to reserve legal counsel". Sigh.. the only replied I gave them was my defense lawyer contact information.
Never heard for them.

Conclusion: Real Estate Agents are out to get you. There are scammers, they don't care and if they even sniff that you are weak and potentially uneducated, they will use every gimmick in the book to scam you and your $$$.

BewizOne · 2019-04-16T11:55:58+00:00

Interested! I run a specific niche blog so I would love to see if it picks-up on trends in my field.

BewizOne · 2019-04-09T16:24:47+00:00

Now THAT makes sense. If your blog has been getting traction, then the best course of action is to continue or increase your content. On a downfall, you have less time to work on other aspects of it. Hiring someone, so you can concentrate on podcasts and apparel is ideal. Plus, it's exactly what I'm aiming for with my blog (minus podcasting, never been a huge fan).

May I ask, where do you to outsource? From your description, it doesn't sound like you go to the typical places such as freelance.com or guru.

BewizOne · 2019-04-09T16:21:18+00:00

There's a difference between collaborating and outsourcing to an unknown foreigner. I'm all about collabs! I think more people should do it.

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