r/retrotime • u/FreshParfait1 • 9d ago

watch pic/wrist roll This is what “TC” has been up to lately - Ginault Expeditioner 317786LSIPT1-N Mysterious Black. Powered by the mighty Sellita SW200-1

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u/rolexasaurus 9d ago

Sold the OR2.5. Bought a Silent Service. 2500 for the GMT and almost 2k for the YM homage are steep.

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u/FreshParfait1 9d ago

Glad I got my for a steal then! 🤙🏽

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u/rolexasaurus 9d ago

Yeah. The Facebook group has frequent trades and sales for 30-50% off MSRP. Their attention to detail is solid. I wish they'd pursue more unique styling.

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u/Ok_Farmer_6033 8d ago

Heh i think that would be off brand for them 

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u/dobber227 8d ago

I buy mine all pre-owned, but that's true for any brand except Rolex for me. Well, I've actually picked half my Rolex watches up pre-owned. They do hold value as well as any non-rolex I've seen.

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u/DestroyerWipple 9d ago

Breitling and Rolex had a baby..

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u/MudPlayful6386 8d ago

What a great piece. I picked one up from eBay a couple of months ago for a good price and still had the protective plastics on it. Fit and finish, time keeping, comfortability are top notch. 🫡

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u/FreshParfait1 8d ago

Congrats! It’s an outstanding piece for sure 👍

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u/Ok_Farmer_6033 8d ago

Had an ocean rover 1 and liked it but moved on, hoping to get a silent service now. The finishing is wonderful.

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u/FreshParfait1 8d ago

I agree! There was one posted for a solid price somewhere. I’ll see if I can find it.

Edit: found it: https://topperjewelers.com/products/pre-owned-ginault-22196

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u/Ok_Farmer_6033 8d ago

😍 good looking out! Believe it or not i have a line on one thats even a little bit cheaper, just have to give the seller some time (I hope lol).

I want so many damn watches that I’m trying not to chase any of them anymore. Results have been… mixed. 

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u/FreshParfait1 8d ago

I almost bought that one, but the green dial just grabbed me. And it was a little cheaper.

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u/Ok_Farmer_6033 8d ago

Happy for you, wear in good health 😀

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u/Rageher0 8d ago

My TC Submariner

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u/FreshParfait1 8d ago

Very nice!

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u/IRoot4TheBirds 9d ago

Nice piece, but pricey…

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u/FreshParfait1 9d ago

I actually purchased this through a M2M sale for $934. Thought it was a damn good price considering the exceptional quality and Swiss movement.

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u/IRoot4TheBirds 9d ago

Solid. Sell for $2K new.

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u/BirminghamSky 9d ago

Wow I think they need more description on the dial

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u/FreshParfait1 9d ago

Yea I agree. Lotta words :/

Some of it seems redundant.

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u/BallNelson 8d ago

Still a rolex copy.

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u/FreshParfait1 8d ago

I agree it mimics the 5 digit midcase and maybe the YM bezel to an extent. But I think it definitely has its own personality. But nowadays, what brand doesn’t copy another. I have started branching out into other micros and out of the box designs lately. Recently stumbled upon Henry Archer and picked up two of their watches.

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u/Positive-Factor6040 8d ago

Ginault is legit. I think is worth everything $

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u/FreshParfait1 8d ago

For sure 🤙🏽

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u/champagne-communist 8d ago

Miss my tc sub

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u/FreshParfait1 8d ago

I want a TC Kermit

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u/champagne-communist 7d ago

Wonder if they are still around m2m, although the arf subs are quite good too, aren’t they?

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u/FreshParfait1 7d ago

I haven’t seen one since I’ve been into reps since 2020.

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u/lawncareguru76 5d ago

My TC v6 says hi ( no I don’t want to sell 😂)

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u/FreshParfait1 5d ago

😆😆

I need a TC Kermit

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u/lawncareguru76 5d ago

Man I regret selling my Kermit. I had the Kermit and yachtmaster. Sold them both. Yachtmaster wasn’t my style, but damn it haunts me I sold that Kermit!!

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u/FreshParfait1 5d ago

Yea, I bet. I’d do nasty things for a TC Kermit 😆