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#91
daisyjo said:
For anyone considering a purchase of either the single or double-tour Rose Sakura Cape Cod I thought I would let you know that as of today there are seven(!) for sale on Fashionphile - all of them listed as New and ranging in price from $2800 to $3400! I was thinking of buying one at Hermes but I may just buy one of those. I do not understand how this can be though. How can so many limited edition watches (which are still being sold in Hermes boutiques) - in New condition - be on a resale website at nearly half off retail price? Could they be fake? Why would so many people be buying, never using, and then reselling at a loss a limited edition watch?
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Because watch purchases are a good way to get closer to a bag offer. Some people would rather lose $3000 on a watch than pay $6k over retail for a bag. Kind of silly to me since the bag is never a guarantee but it’s how some people choose to play the game. Check out the FP supply of the “finesse” fine jewelry line for a real laugh…
 
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#92
acrowcounted said:
Because watch purchases are a good way to get closer to a bag offer. Some people would rather lose $3000 on a watch than pay $6k over retail for a bag. Kind of silly to me since the bag is never a guarantee but it’s how some people choose to play the game. Check out the FP supply of the “finesse” fine jewelry line for a real laugh…
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Thank you for the insight. It does seem silly wasting time and money buying things you don't want just to get access to a bag offer. Seems it might be cheaper in the long run to just pay the mark up at a reseller and get exactly what you want. So I think I just may buy a Sakura watch off of Fashionphile! I and others can actually benefit from others playing the game. And I think we all need to acknowledge here just what a brilliant and profitable game Hermes has created for itself!
 
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#93
Cheddar Cheese said:
Wrote a long answer then deleted.

Basically only let a recommended watch repair person work on your watch. when your watch is opened up any number of things can be damaged or replaced & you would probably not know.

I would call the closest Hermes and ask for a recommendation. It’s the best way to maintain a precious item.

Good luck!
Sorry I can’t be more help
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Maybe if it's still under warranty, but my SA told me to stop wasting money having H change my batteries when the local watch guy can do it cheaply.
 
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#96
Does anyone have any comments on the Heure H women’s watch in terms of quality and any maintenance issues. I was actually considering the men’s arceau squelette watch too but saw a post here it had too many maintenance issues :( appreciate the help!
 
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I’ve got one Heure 21mm in gold strap and silver hardware . Never gave me any issues.
Just bought a unicorn model from a reseller - Gold hardware with 11 diamonds, mother of pearl face and beautiful emerald green strap , at 50% off retail ! I’m a watch person and love my ‘high end’ watches but Hermes watches are great value for money since most of them are purchased to ‘meet the quota’ , hence you can easily get them off the reseller market in unused conditions for a huge discount .

For me, this watch is a ‘dupe’ for the Cartier torneau that costs an arm and a leg , since it’s from the house of Hermes and Swiss made - why not? :)
 

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#98
elleteo said:
I’ve got one Heure 21mm in gold strap and silver hardware . Never gave me any issues.
Just bought a unicorn model from a reseller - Gold hardware with 11 diamonds, mother of pearl face and beautiful emerald green strap , at 50% off retail ! I’m a watch person and love my ‘high end’ watches but Hermes watches are great value for money since most of them are purchased to ‘meet the quota’ , hence you can easily get them off the reseller market in unused conditions for a huge discount .

For me, this watch is a ‘dupe’ for the Cartier torneau that costs an arm and a leg , since it’s from the house of Hermes and Swiss made - why not? :smile:
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Beautiful! Smart choice. ;)
 
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#101
lolanfrank said:
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H08 Limited Edition For HODINKEE

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The Hodinkee watch site has launched a special collab with Hermès on a watch. Very tempting!
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My DH is a watch nerd and loves his H08.
 
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DH loves the H08, but he has two issues with it. The fob is not the easiest to turn and the time springs forward a bit (on all of them— it’s not a defect on ours— as per our SA, so one has to compensate) or at least this is vaguely what I recall from listening to my SA and DH talk about the H08 generally

tamy said:
Can I ask where you guys get the battery changed? The closest H store to me is an hour away. Does it really have to be changed at H? Thanks in advance
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I get the quartz battery of my H double tour watch changed wherever convenient. It’s faster and easier than taking to Hermes.
 
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#104
cap4life said:
For watch enthusiasts or people who value high end watches for their mechanical function, H has its own in-house movement the H1837. Currently, only the H08 and Arceau Petite Lune lines have this feature. I’d say it’s on par with the funcionality you find in JLC or ALS.
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Oh this is new to me. I knew my Petite Lune had a special H movement, my SA mentioned it when I chose it. Nice to see it’s in this new one as well. Thanks for sharing!
 
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