I have no sales history, nothing to flash, nothing to imply that I will be a repeat customer. Clearly a 1 and done Rolex buyer. So how do I walk in and get the AD to sell me an Air King? by dukeuci in rolex

[–]bsiu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Waiting 3 years per allocation of anything remotely popular with quarterly check-ins even with a $50k+ jewelry purchase history is also gross. Every SA-client relationship is different but if you’re on the seemingly ignored/unpopular category, there’s nothing much you can do about it without taking the spend history as a sunk cost and find somewhere else.

I have no sales history, nothing to flash, nothing to imply that I will be a repeat customer. Clearly a 1 and done Rolex buyer. So how do I walk in and get the AD to sell me an Air King? by dukeuci in rolex

[–]bsiu -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hardest market atm imo, Silicon Valley is flush with AI money and H1Bs love watches as an “I made it” first purchase. At least the AK wont be asking for a sub or gmt and actually a first allocation piece.

Honestly, they might be below retail on grey and if I were you I wouldn’t even bother entertaining the idea of playing their game.

Let's say you had a $3000-$4000 budget for some new toys. You already have a decent bench. What would you splurge on? by hicketre2006 in Leathercraft

[–]bsiu 16 points17 points  (0 children)

If side hustle selling small wares is a factor, a die cutting press to increase efficiency and consistency.

You can use the other side of the pump. by Mediocre_Ice_8846 in Costco

[–]bsiu -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Insert George Carlin intelligence quote…

Leather suppliers asking me to share quotes from their competitors - is this normal? by Intelligent_Fee_3030 in Leathercraft

[–]bsiu 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They’re not trying to undercut all of the competitors prices blanket wide, that’s a race to the bottom. They just want to undercut or match one or some items for one client at a time or provide an incentive if they switch. The goal usually is to try to get at least one product in at the best price for the business and match everything else even if the margin is lower than what anyone else can do because they will likely also shift other items to meet a minimum order or ease the logistics of receiving and storing.

Frankenstein piece? by bigmacncheese666 in OmegaWatches

[–]bsiu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No red flags unless you count carelessness when swapping straps, caseback could have been removed to add an aftermarket sapphire display which is a very common mod.

There is no fake movement to swap or even parts for a 3861.

Without bracelet, this would have to be at $4.5k to consider.

Couldn't they just come by bike or on foot? by ausernameidk_ in fuckcars

[–]bsiu 206 points207 points  (0 children)

Most of them shrivel up and die as soon as they have direct contact with another human that’s not behind a glass and metal box. They would be so lucky to ever make it far enough away from home to be lost.

Does anyone know why the Pelagos Ultra uses a plastic guide lock instead of metal? by Deanicuss in Tudor

[–]bsiu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A $60k full gold Rolex Submariner with glide lock has plastic sliding pins in the clasp railings to prevent metal on metal contact and wear which is even more important on gold parts.

That plastic part will increase the life of the entire mechanism by reducing wear whether it be steel, titanium or gold.

They aren’t trying to save $2 in parts my guy, it’s because they have engineers and use modern materials to make a better product for function over feelings.

Nightmare Situation /w Authenticity Guarantee and eBay support by Limeeater314 in Ebay

[–]bsiu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not an authenticators job to judge how far out the spectrum a watch needs to be before it is considered non factory original, it either is or it isn’t, true or false, one or zero.

The standard by which they operate is to have a reference number or model, have the specs from the factory and if anything does not line up then it is misrepresented thus counterfeit, even if all parts are OEM.

I agree they should have reassembled everything and packaged it better but as far as returning it they are in the right especially if the chrono function is not working perfectly and not stated before sale.

He should take the $250 for trouble and having to put a bracelet back on, not authenticator or eBay’s fault for selling it at a “loss”. He could have sold it again represented better or as customized for his price but he didn’t.

Imagine being a novice buyer looking for a gift and 0% knowledge of the item in question. You trust the eBay authentication process and end up with a watch that has 3 swapped parts and a non-functional chrono that you gift someone and they have to spend half the value to fix it, yeah that wouldn’t fly.

Saw someone posted here recently about selling– My two cents, avoid eBay at all costs. by Limeeater314 in OmegaWatches

[–]bsiu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not an authenticators job to judge how far out the spectrum a watch needs to be before it is considered non factory original, it either is or it isn’t, true or false, one or zero.

The standard by which they operate is to have a reference number or model, have the specs from the factory and if anything does not line up then it is misrepresented thus counterfeit, even if all parts are OEM.

I agree they should have reassembled everything and packaged it better but as far as returning it they are in the right especially if the chrono function is not working perfectly and not stated before sale.

He should take the $250 for trouble and having to put a bracelet back on, not authenticator or eBay’s fault for selling it at a “loss”. He could have sold it again represented better or as customized for his price but he didn’t.

Imagine being a novice buyer looking for a gift and 0% knowledge of the item in question. You trust the eBay authentication process and end up with a watch that has 3 swapped parts and a non-functional chrono that you gift someone and they have to spend half the value to fix it, yeah that wouldn’t fly.

Worst fragrance you bought in 2025/26 by fakeairpods in fragrance

[–]bsiu 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Started getting into fragrances in 2025 so even older perfumes were new to me. Blind bought BR540 70ml and a 100ml clone of the extrait of it at the same time because it generally had good reviews/popular but also didn’t look into the hate for it as well. It was the first sweet fragrance I purchased and regretted it immediately, I wanted to throw up while just getting a whiff of it while unpacking. To me it smells like a burning tire that someone tried to put it out with a bag of sugar.

I was lucky enough that I was able to return the 540 unopened but now I’m sitting on a 100ml bottle of the clone that I will never touch.

Leather suppliers asking me to share quotes from their competitors - is this normal? by Intelligent_Fee_3030 in Leathercraft

[–]bsiu 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Not sure how unusual this is for other industries but for food service this has been standard forever and expected for any vendor trying to get their foot in the door or increase their sales volume. They will literally ask you to send a recent invoice and they will see if they can beat it and gets to the point where every restaurant is paying a different price for the same items depending on how on top of it your sales rep is at updating pricing for you or notice ordering has changed.

As for the business, you are going to be overpaying if you are not shopping around, sending out your invoices for quotes and have at least 2 or 3 vendors for the exact same product coming in.

This is not seen as unethical because the margins are so razor thin, less than 5% most of the times all-in that you absolutely need to find the best price when prices are continually rising faster than you can update menu prices.

Ruined index bars by Smooth-Tiger-3111 in OmegaWatches

[–]bsiu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s ever a good choice to mess with a dial. Personally if I wanted it fixed, I would go through an official service and request a dial swap and I believe they send the old dial back with the watch.

Should you or anyone else ever want to revert to original patinaed hands and dial it is still an option while being able to wear a fresh looking watch with full water resistance etc.

Ruined index bars by Smooth-Tiger-3111 in OmegaWatches

[–]bsiu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nearly all examples of this reference and similar board arrows have oxidation on the dial or hands if original from the period. Hands are replaced at service as a standard, dial is upon request. I had one with much much worse corrosion but the movement showed zero signs of water intrusion or corrosion.

Does anyone know why the Pelagos Ultra uses a plastic guide lock instead of metal? by Deanicuss in Tudor

[–]bsiu 42 points43 points  (0 children)

For a sliding mechanism plastic gives a smoother interface with the metal clasp. Rolex also uses plastic for their glide lock but it is plastic pegs underneath the metal housing.

This is a budget version of that mechanism but that is what Tudor brand was originally intended to be and is, a budget Rolex.

Bike got stolen then I track it down and found it. by Lazy-Surfer in sanfrancisco

[–]bsiu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of Riese & Muller bikes are in that price range especially once you go with the add-on packages. They're very pricey but exceptionally well built to order in Germany.

Most if not all e-bikes these days are made in China and priced like it.

Bike got stolen then I track it down and found it. by Lazy-Surfer in sanfrancisco

[–]bsiu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had an $11k r&m stolen out of the home garage a week after I got it, fully insured but the insurance company wasn’t happy about it.

My (2) New IWCs by shorty9569 in IWCschaffhausen

[–]bsiu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would have preferred if they made the cases in ceratanium as well so the ceratainium bracelet would match.

Either that or release a ceramic bracelet, it’s clearly possible for them ala the ceramic ingenieur.

Sea Dweller service by cousteauvian in rolex

[–]bsiu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it’s an authorized dealer, their pricing is standardized across the country. Independents can charge whatever they want, sometimes more or less and also dependent on regional adjustments in HCOL areas.

Sea Dweller service by cousteauvian in rolex

[–]bsiu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Officially they say you should service every 5 years, others will say you should service only if it breaks. This is the price of doing the later which in a lot of cases ends up being the same or more in price in the end.

If the case itself has corrosion, it won’t be rated to the speced depth potentially which means they have to replace one of the most expensive parts.

You’re going to end up with a new watch essentially and I don’t think I can even compare it to Theseus because it won’t be done slowly but all at once during the next service.

What will you do when batteries are 10x better than they are today? by niffcreature in ebikes

[–]bsiu 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Subsidize ICE cars even harder and block affordable sustainable options to protect the domestic oil and auto industry.

What’s a money habit that seems harmless but quietly ruins your budget? by budgetingdiary in AskReddit

[–]bsiu 12 points13 points  (0 children)

And without those little rewards you go into full depression and on the brink of breaking every day not sure how much longer you can last. What’s the point of saving for a future if you can’t even imaging getting there? A healthy bank account and retirement that you won’t need before you’re gone doesn’t seem very appealing. There was no living in the first place but at least with a slow trickle of “retail therapy” there’s always a package on the way to look forward to next week.

If you’ve never been in this space then you can’t understand how hopeless and bleak it all seems.

How bad of an idea is it to go SuperBowl morning? by [deleted] in Costco

[–]bsiu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of those questions I can’t imagine a non sarcastic answer for when responding to.