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HoustonHorn

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  1. Thanks! Truly a great looking watch. I love it. An amazing amount of craftsmanship - just small details, but really makes it apparent the time put into it. Won't be coming off my wrist for a while.
  2. Didn't make it yesterday. Mafe it there today. Gorgeous.
  3. Osu 31 Texas 27 Question at qb, staying CBS missing some game action and night game away make me wary. Hoping for a win though.
  4. I'm torn on the dual time and the Chrono for sure. I really need to be able to try them on side by side. I like the cheering, just not sure I like it that much more. When I go in I'm definitely going to try on the VC again and I might just decide to go with that instead of the IWC. The purchase will still have to wait a few months though. Gorgeous watches guys, thanks!
  5. I think the plan is to walk in with cash and just say that I'm ready to buy, but there's a deal online for $2k less after taxes are considered and see if there's anything he can do to lessen that gap.
  6. Not a bad idea. Luckily the kids are taken care of. The slush fund is truly that...just a way to pay for things that may be more expensive than my wife would be comfortable with spending. I don't question her purchases of shoes and boots and whatever. She doesn't question my purchases and as long as she's ok with actual amounts coming into the bank account from my side. I'm good with the arrangement, even if I shave a little off the top. She's an accountant and in charge of the money - if she wanted to find out how I afforded her watch or any of mine, she could. And she doesn't and for that I love her even more. But there's no reason to overpay, either.
  7. The good thing is I was talking with the Director of Sales, so hopefully he has some discretion.
  8. Would like to get the points on the credit card, and then pay that off with the slush fund. But I get what you're saying and they may be a little more willing to deal if its cash vs credit since they already eat some of the fees.
  9. I wish I could swing a package deal right, but leaning towards the IWC for now because 1)its fucking beautiful and a great watch and 2) the Overseas is 20k more which isn't out of the budget, but isn't in the budget right now. Upcoming bonuses and what not would make it an easier purchase next year. So would the approach be, "I'll pay full value for the IWC now, but next year when I'm interested in getting the VC next year, we work something out that's a little more in line with "market" prices?" The $1.5-2k now is basically a drop in the bucket for the Overseas and gives him some more wiggle room. Or do I take a harder line an say "cut me a deal today on the IWC and when I'm ready to get the VC I'll come back to you?" Other than my wife's watch, I haven't had much dealing with ADs - and all they were willing to do was remove the tax if I had it shipped somewhere else. Saved a nice amount of money, but wasn't really a deal. Pretty much everything else I've purchased has been 3rd party or direct from the company, i.e., microbrands. I appreciate the info.
  10. Do AD's have the ability to provide discounts? I know they can work on the tax if it's being shipped out of town. I'll definitely ding it, I plan on wearing it. I also plan on getting an Overseas at some point in the next year or so, and this dealer is where I'd go. I honestly would probably go through an AD for a piece like that so this would be a good way to develop that relationship as well. Just not sure if that is actually worth anything if they can't make a deal. Can they throw in a free servicing or something?
  11. AD vs. internet forum? $1,600 difference. New vs. excellent condition (light swirls, etc.) It's a 25% difference in price. Reputable seller. Thoughts?
  12. Mostly gone by the time I even got there.
  13. And now that you mentioned Monarch, smaller mountains wouldn't necessarily be bad. I'll be in charge of both of them and the older one is a little cautious and the younger one can get a little out of control and its tough to ski with both of them.
  14. Good point on Crested Butte. I'll check out Monarch...never been there. Also, lots of blue runs would be awesome. I'm past my days of blacks and my daughters are moving on from green into blues.
  15. Looking to try something in Colorado this year vs our normal trip to PC/Canyons. Want to avoid a clusterfuck as we have two younger kids so convenience is a huge factor. Want to be able to fly in nearby without dealing with I-70. Someplace good for the family - my wife won't be skiing this year so a town with some shopping, etc. would be good. Ski-in/Ski-out or extremely close to the lifts. Decent dining options. I haven't been skiing in Colorado in 20+ years so looking for suggestions. Thinking Crested Butte, Telluride, Steamboat....
  16. Food for 30 people and none of the meat left at all. Huge hit. Beans and Potato Salad were great as well. Thanks to Champ and Buck's BBQ for a kickass lunch!
  17. Champ coming through. Thanks, can't wait for tomorrow's lunch!
  18. Question for Champ in case he reads this before checking his PMs or his website contacts. Looking to bulk order some bbq for tomorrow for pickup. Maybe up to 30 people. Is that something you can handle on short order? Shoot me a PM please.
  19. The money is one thing. The money to make it happen without disclosing the money needed is a different thing.
  20. The Overseas is a little out of my current range. I'm easing my way into paying 20k for a watch.
  21. It's a beautiful watch. I love the slate but they didn't have blue to compare. My main hesitation at this point. That and intense desire for an Overseas. Will go back tomorrow and compare again because the Polaris is damn fine too.
  22. This would be the only Rolex I'd get. Just not interested in them. I will say I've tried in the Explorer II and I liked it more than I thought. But not going to get a Rolex.
  23. As soon as I put this on I felt it for sure. The JLC Polaris is fucking fine though. I tried on the Bulgari Octo Finismo which is one I thought I would love but it's just too thin. The Roma was a much better fit for me. That said, the only watch I've put on that gave me the same feeling as the Spitfire was the VC Overseas and that isn't in the budget right now. May have to go back tomorrow and test drive more in depth without my daughter in tow.
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