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After buying a Sinn 104 on a whim, when it finally arrived I wasn’t getting the wow factor from it apart from the bracelet:

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So instead of doing the sensible thing and returning it for a full refund I instead opted to apply some man maths and upgrades to my grail watch :shock:

Now all that is left is to buy the 5 link bracelet and I’ll be a happy man.

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All you did was pay the extra, the rest was a sunk cost that you couldn't do anything about. Clearly the right decision.

Lovely looking watch too.
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Proven once again, best bite the bullet and buy what you really want or do without entirely.

Good call :thumbup:

One question though, why not ordered on the bracelet if that was really the target?
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H0rati0 wrote: Fri Apr 30, 2021 2:45 pm Proven once again, best bite the bullet and buy what you really want or do without entirely.

Good call :thumbup:

One question though, why not ordered on the bracelet if that was really the target?
This was in stock so a simple exchange (plus difference) and I also got a 10% discount on the entire price despite getting 0% finance on half the value.

There is no way I could wait 6 weeks for this watch!!!!!!!!!
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chriswt wrote: Fri Apr 30, 2021 2:57 pm

There is no way I could wait 6 weeks for this watch!!!!!!!!!
Fair enough, and I can see why! Certainly nice enough to be going on with while waiting for the bracelet. Did they offer a deal on that to?
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H0rati0 wrote: Fri Apr 30, 2021 3:22 pm
Fair enough, and I can see why! Certainly nice enough to be going on with while waiting for the bracelet. Did they offer a deal on that to?
I didnt ask, but I've gone to Sinn directly so I'll see how much they are. I was quoted £400 back in 2018.
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chriswt wrote: Fri Apr 30, 2021 3:28 pm
I didnt ask, but I've gone to Sinn directly so I'll see how much they are. I was quoted £400 back in 2018.
I would definitely be inclined go back sharpish and see if you can cut an all-in deal based on lack of stock - worth a shot and what's to lose? Good luck!
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Lovely to share the excitement of a grail. I think your man maths served you well. Enjoy! :thumbup:
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I contacted Sinn and they came back to me really quickly.

The bracelet is actually less than £300 so £100 cheaper than Page & Cooper told me 3 years ago!!!!!
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^^^ VAT to add on though, or is that factored in?
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I've always like the Navitimer/903 so a great choice, definitely an upgrade on the 104. Glad you're now satisfied with your purchase :thumbup:
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StrappedUp wrote: Fri Apr 30, 2021 5:26 pm ^^^ VAT to add on though, or is that factored in?
I'm sure it wasn't included in the quote so that's an extra £60 :(
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missF wrote: Fri Apr 30, 2021 3:51 pm Lovely to share the excitement of a grail. I think your man maths served you well. Enjoy! :thumbup:
Thank you, I literally can't stop looking at it but haven't used it to tell the time once!!!!!
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Interesting - definite Nav vibe. Congratulations.
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I very much like that.

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