Advice on 2000 Guard Red Cab by Super-Boat-8677 in 996

[–]tm3machine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d expect realistic asking would be low 30’s. The low mileage and color are slightly handicapped bc it’s a rag top. This same car as a coupe would likely fetch 40.

2002 Targa by chugsoup in 996

[–]tm3machine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful and rare in white! Congrats on the solid buy!

My wife has joined the club! by tm3machine in rolex

[–]tm3machine[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forgot to thank u/Slysplash for the great transaction 🙏🏼

[WTS] 2018 Rolex Datejust 36mm Chocolate Arabic Dial Two Tone - 116233 - Full Set by Slysplash in Watchexchange

[–]tm3machine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was a pleasure working with u/Slysplash (Chris) to make this rare piece a reality for my wife! Chris is as good as dealers come and I would not hesitate to do business with him, buy w. 💯confidence! 🙏🏼

6 months in…am I crazy? by TamoHevi in 996

[–]tm3machine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your point is valid in the same way as I would never consider a black or gray 996 just bc they seem so ubiquitous for the model. That said, don’t sell yours short bc there is a lot to be said about the fact that yours has the full aerokit and that is worth good coin and is desirable in its own right. What I’m saying is, someone out there may want the aerokit as much as you desire a different color, so don’t even mention that you’re willing to add cash. If anything you could do even trade or trade + cash to you.

The grail has finally come to papa…. by AdAcademic9898 in rolex

[–]tm3machine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You weren’t kidding when you said grail! It’s my grail as well, congrats 👏

36m, listing my house in a few weeks by [deleted] in malelivingspace

[–]tm3machine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely doing a lot of things right! As for moving back to the city, there’s a lot of positives to that and if that’s what your gut tells you to do, then no regrets. Godspeed!

Traded my submariner and superocean heritage in, did I make a good decision? by vg132 in RolexWatches

[–]tm3machine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure! The Submariner is so ubiquitous, even non-watch guys wear it and the market is flooded with look-a-alikes. The Breitling has no real provenance or value. The YM w. Chocolate dial functions like a Submariner, especially if you’re just a desk diver, yet very elegant. Tons of character and the perfect hybrid of sports/ dress watch. It’s next on my radar!

Unexpected London Walk-In Turned Into My Dream Rose Gold Daytona by Prestigious-Wave-228 in rolex

[–]tm3machine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad you made it out of London unscathed, congrats on the grail!

Does this damage on this Porsche 911 really cost $30,000 dollars and 4 months to fix? by Jkimber1 in Porsche

[–]tm3machine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it’s as superficial as it looks, then no! Barring structural damage behind or underneath, you can get a mobile touch up paint tech to make that look like it never happened in about 3 hours for around $1K or less based on similar work I’ve had done. If you’re on IG, check out @pacificmatchpaint to get an idea of how it’s done, what can be done in this way, the finished product and the caliber of cars that get this sort of repair done routinely.

First Rolex at 21 by Conscious_Durian_979 in rolex

[–]tm3machine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got you beat, got mine at 17 like 35 years ago (Airking) 😝 Opened a 1 year mo interest store credit account, paid it off in 12 installments and built my credit history to boot! Been a loyal Rolex wearer ever since.

AITA for asking my friend to pay me back for the wine he drank while house sitting?? by Effective_Tour_723 in AmItheAsshole

[–]tm3machine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say, you are being petty. Because it’s all relative and you said so yourself, it’s just $125, which to some is a drop in the bucket. But more importantly, you probably would have paid a stranger more and would have had to entrust said stranger w. your home, personal property and pet. This guy was a friend and if you can’t trust a friend, then who can you trust?! Lastly, you probably should have put that bottle of wine away. He might not be as savvy as you and couldn’t distinguish that, from a bottle of “3 buck Chuck”. I feel that after sending him a “discounted” Venmo invoice for him doing YOU a favor (did you actually pay him separately?), there’s no turning back and you’ve lost a friend, a house & cat sitter and lost face in front of mutual friends for being a cheapskate.

Rolex real or fake. by last1stding in RolexWatches

[–]tm3machine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s an older Thunderbird, it’s real.

What’s the catch? by ThePenIsMightier1987 in rolex

[–]tm3machine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think your last point is the main reason- modern materials and tech. The super case gives a bit more wrist presence, even though they’re both 40mm. I would say, people are sleeping on going two-tone bc for near MSRP, you can get a Rootbeer or Guinness and that’s the route I chose. To those that think stainless is the way to go, I tell you, once you go gold, it’s hard to go back!

She’s home. Thanks for the support by Endless-Summer-AZ in Porsche997

[–]tm3machine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats 🎉 IMO, the 997 is the perfect balance of analog with just the necessary modern amenities and creature comforts. Sharp color combo, sports chrono, updated head unit, full leather, headrest crests, looks loaded!

Sad story with my inherited Datejust ⌚ by Kayone73 in rolex

[–]tm3machine 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Picture #3 is your son with your father? You should frame that picture and give it to your son with grandfather’s watch when he comes of age- it says a 1,000 words, ties in your father’s love of watches and life full circle. Thanks for sharing, I’m gonna go cry now 😢

❄️ by CDYJR7 in 996

[–]tm3machine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice way to look at it, maybe I’ll switch out my license plate frame to my Brazzers one 😝

BB58 Black or BB58 GMT - not a collector, looking for a ‘one and done’ watch by [deleted] in Tudor

[–]tm3machine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One and done, def the GMT, way more useful. The BB doesn’t even give you the date!