Side gigs

Hey a while ago someone started a thread about side gigs. My wife sells a lot of stuff online. Crazy stuff, from plants to washing machines. Televisions are big sellers as well. Anyway I recently started an online watch store. I’m pretty much selling RADOS right now which are entry level “luxury” Swiss watches although I sold one Rolex Cellini at a decent profit. FYI Rolex sell well but the Cellini models are hard to move. If you have a side hobby that you can turn into a little business it’s pretty cool and can be fun. Basically you are dealing with arbitrage. It does take time, one night I spent 8 hrs online hunting deals and came up with nada. For me watches have always been fascinating. Ever since my grandfather gave me some ancient bulovas are was hooked. It takes a lot of study and working on a watch is seriously hard as hell. Especially the mechanical ones that are energized by your hand movent. They are so damn intricate and you actually need a microscope to do something like oiling it which sounds simple. Competition is brutal as well. Sometimes people overprice stuff by a thousand dollars and you know it’s worth about three hundred feel odd making an offer. You gotta realize you need to check out the watch and service it. @Master are you familiar with the Rado watch they are very popular in India.

So I couple people knocked me for my interest in watches but I’m quite pleased with with the opportunity's in starting a little business. Anyway I’m not suggesting anyway get into watch dealing. I have two 1970s rado at this time and I’m servicing then. These automatic watches take a lot of study and time. I’m still doing stocks and a little crypto but i like to give people a heads up on things on certain ones, only those who hahe showed interest in the past and I make clear I don’t recommend buying just suggest looking into things. If I can turn and burn a five percent profit I’ll go for it but crypto is pure speculation. Some of them really have some possibility of being widely adopted but it’s pure speculationl which I highly recommend anyone who has a bit of struggle stay away from. So I’m expecting a two three hundred return turn on my rados but that is really based on how I do with my repairs. This internet sales has really opened up a decent second economy for people and I know one guy who turned a small thing to a 150,000 Bucks a year business. It also always me to put money aside for my grail watch which is an omega. I avoid taking price on watches on here but I found a couple for 1,500 to 1,750. I’m also on a watch forum where we put up pics of our watches and some dudes own watches that honestly go for 150,000 thousand and more. I’m looking at one, not the 150k one, a dealer in England is selling. He is asking 200 and here in the US it can go for over 300 here but I need to factor in shipping and what not which would prob but me at a 50 dollar profit. So basically I’m not here bragging about money just explaining the business. It’s a lot of fun with a lot of risk if you don’t educate yourself.

Anyway just wondering how people are doing with side
Gigs at this point.

Humour mate.

It's great that you have something that uses your hands and ignites your passion. Teaching yourself anything is the kind of thing life is for. I am shite at making money and even worse at hanging on to it. My whole life is a series of side gigs in a way, quite literally sometimes when you freelance.

Have fun. Did you help refresh Big Ben?

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I might have been one of them. really think watches are completely useless these days, just a clunky piece of jewelry. What about your other side gig, hanging out under a bridge jerking off dudes for 50 cents a pop. I heard you make five hundred bucks on a good night.

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I might have been one of them. really think watches are completely useless these days, just a clunky piece of jewelry. What about your other side gig, hanging out under a bridge jerking off dudes for 50 cents a pop. I heard you make five hundred bucks on a good night.

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Business miles shows up 3 times a day and drunk Canadians form a line but they jerk and rum without paying

Never heard of Rado watches but they look cool but way too expensive.

I bought an reasonably expensive watch and was thinking of changing the strap as it was getting old. It cost more than the watch itself, so only wear it on special occasions.

Does anyone really wear watches now for everyday use?

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Never heard of Rado watches but they look cool but way too expensive.

I bought an reasonably expensive watch and was thinking of changing the strap as it was getting old. It cost more than the watch itself, so only wear it on special occasions.

Does anyone really wear watches now for everyday use?

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@Master they are very big in India. Other people have brought up that watches are redundant and yes they are. We all have cell phones that tell the time but a large group of people look at it as an anti tech thing and appreciate them. So yes many ditched the old school watches but a large amount appreciate and seek a nice mechanical watch to separate themselves from tech even if it’s a small act of rebellion

I tried stripping at a local joint recently but got tired of the rolls of Nickles being hurled at me. Good luck with the gig timekeeper, ever get an itch to go retro and walk around with a giant clock as a necklace?

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I tried stripping at a local joint recently but got tired of the rolls of Nickles being hurled at me. Good luck with the gig timekeeper, ever get an itch to go retro and walk around with a giant clock as a necklace?

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Yeah I get it spics but I work on watches and restore what I can. If you ever pop the back of a well made mechanical watch and work on gears, springs etc it is quite amazing. It really is an art craft. Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona which is a beautiful watch and about 17,000 bucks recently sold at auction for 17.3 million dollars. I can’t argue with people who don’t like or think watches are stupid but I wish you could stop by as I dismantle each piece, have them all laid out in front of me and reassemble it. You then appreciate the craftsmen ship people put into it.

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Never heard of Rado watches but they look cool but way too expensive.

I bought an reasonably expensive watch and was thinking of changing the strap as it was getting old. It cost more than the watch itself, so only wear it on special occasions.

Does anyone really wear watches now for everyday use?

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Master, I don’t know what Rados you look at. Yes some of the new ones are very expensive but I have a contact in India where Rados are loved and get the 1970’s and eights ones for around 100 bucks. I then do a restore try to keep the price at about 40 but if it needs parts it can be expensive as I like to keep it 100 percent original and sell it for 300 to 400 but I’ll take 275 as it’s more of a labour of love for me. I’m wearing a 1970 rado diastar I am testing at the moment. I don’t know what you consider expensive for a watch but if I can get a good solid Swiss made mechanical watch for 100 bucks that was made in Switzerland I prefer that over a modern quartz Seiko but having said that Seiko makes an excellent watch and some vintage ones go for just as much as a decent Swiss watch.

Seiko makes a watch called lord Seiko which measures up to the Rolex day date quite well and is under 2,000 versus up to 6k for that type of Rolex.

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Humour mate.

It's great that you have something that uses your hands and ignites your passion. Teaching yourself anything is the kind of thing life is for. I am shite at making money and even worse at hanging on to it. My whole life is a series of side gigs in a way, quite literally sometimes when you freelance.

Have fun. Did you help refresh Big Ben?

https://i.gifer.com/5nLj.gif

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TBH beanz I would consider it an honor to see Big Ben. Can you go up and get a look at the machinery or is that off limits

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I tried stripping at a local joint recently but got tired of the rolls of Nickles being hurled at me. Good luck with the gig timekeeper, ever get an itch to go retro and walk around with a giant clock as a necklace?

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Yeah I get it spics but I work on watches and restore what I can. If you ever pop the back of a well made mechanical watch and work on gears, springs etc it is quite amazing. It really is an art craft. Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona which is a beautiful watch and about 17,000 bucks recently sold at auction for 17.3 million dollars. I can’t argue with people who don’t like or think watches are stupid but I wish you could stop by as I dismantle each piece, have them all laid out in front of me and reassemble it. You then appreciate the craftsmen ship people put into it.

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I can imagine it's very precise and meticulous work and takes patience I definitely don't have ;D. Bit like a jeweler with the big ol magnifier on. Did you have to take a break when you had the busted hand/finger? Seems a lot of people wear watches now solely to compliment the wardrobe package, look at any big name boxer and they are neeeever covered by a sleeve. Sounds like big money in restoration and collection though, definitely a craft.

It’s subjective. I do like the open heart watches but here is some picks of what some rate as beautiful watches. Just curious if you appreciate them or are like meh...

http://www.beautifullife.info/fashio...acular-models/

That J12 marine diver is sweet. The very last mysticum luxury one too. Pricey though, I'm going to see it my digital Timex still fits ;D.

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That J12 marine diver is sweet. The very last mysticum luxury one too. Pricey though, I'm going to see it my digital Timex still fits ;D.

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Oh spics I’d need to sell my rental place to buy one of these even the I wouldn’t. Unless I win lotto it’s way beyond me. Just wanted to put out those nice pieces. I can find a solid mechanical watch for 200. As a matter of fact believe it or not China produces a very nice mechanical watch called the seagull 1963. They are a reissue of a 1963 Chinese military watch but made on Swiss machinery China purchased. They are sought after by even the watch snobs with the million dollar collections. I have someone hunting some down for me but I’m not real hopeful of landing any but see what happens. Timex are cool. A few vintage ones they have are sought after but I like some of the new ones. Shit even some of the casios are cool. I have a number of cheap watches I really like. No sense buying for prestige and impress, if you got something you like, that’s good enough. One of my favorites is a 1940 Bulova I have that has no resale value. Maybe it would be worth 100 on a good day but I don’t care it is my favorite. Mind you I didn’t intend this to be all watches it was more about online sales any of you may be doing. It’s funny the thing people seek but I’m more than happy to discuss watches.

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It’s subjective. I do like the open heart watches but here is some picks of what some rate as beautiful watches. Just curious if you appreciate them or are like meh...

http://www.beautifullife.info/fashio...acular-models/

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They look awesome, a friend of mines collects watches and sees them as an investment. The ones he wears regularly are the ones he has insured.

I have a Seiko for over 20 years and never gone wrong just had to change the battery every 3 years.

I hate to be rude to somebody I get intimate with on a pretty regular basis, but I don't think you set up this thread in a very fun or interesting way Walrus. You have to tease out a thread like this like I did with the favorite hot drinks thread which as a topic was banal, but breezy and frothy like a morning latte.

I have a watch, but it is entirely functional and used to measure my daily distance, sleep patterns and heart rate. For telling the time I just look at the corner of the projector or look at my phone which I keep in my jacket pocket. I do not really care about watches, cars or things other people are generally interested in. Sometimes somebody will ask me what car I drive and I hesitate and say 'A gray one' as I can never remember the type it is. It's just a vehicle to me. I don't get precious about things like that. I can remember all kinds of strange things like IQ data, obscure and weird scientific facts, and historical triva, but get completely flummoxed when it comes to things like my address, car, or anything others might deem as practical. I live in an abstract place.

Watches and stuff like that are beyond me. I think they are often just a status symbol these days like men who overcompensate for shortness or penis size by driving an SUV. I am comfortable in my own world as I feel comfortable with my manhood.

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I hate to be rude to somebody I get intimate with on a pretty regular basis, but I don't think you set up this thread in a very fun or interesting way Walrus. You have to tease out a thread like this like I did with the favorite hot drinks thread which as a topic was banal, but breezy and frothy like a morning latte.

I have a watch, but it is entirely functional and used to measure my daily distance, sleep patterns and heart rate. For telling the time I just look at the corner of the projector or look at my phone which I keep in my jacket pocket. I do not really care about watches, cars or things other people are generally interested in. Sometimes somebody will ask me what car I drive and I hesitate and say 'A gray one' as I can never remember the type it is. It's just a vehicle to me. I don't get precious about things like that. I can remember all kinds of strange things like IQ data, obscure and weird scientific facts, and historical triva, but get completely flummoxed when it comes to things like my address, car, or anything others might deem as practical. I live in an abstract place.

Watches and stuff like that are beyond me. I think they are often just a status symbol these days like men who overcompensate for shortness or penis size by driving an SUV. I am comfortable in my own world as I feel comfortable with my manhood.

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Well miles I drive an SUV as well it at least keeps my penis out of the four feet of snow we get around here

And @Gandalf I see you wear a smart watch from what you are saying. That is the whole point is having a regular watch to avoid technology and remind us of the good old days.

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And @Gandalf I see you wear a smart watch from what you are saying. That is the whole point not having a regular watch to avoid technology and remind us of the good old days.

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He is also being tracked by the enemy.

A watch from the cuckisland

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@Gandalf instead of coming in here and deficating all over my side business thread if you have some hot drink magic BS to bestow us with why don’t you turn into your thing, I’m pretty much done anyway

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I hate to be rude to somebody I get intimate with on a pretty regular basis, but I don't think you set up this thread in a very fun or interesting way Walrus. You have to tease out a thread like this like I did with the favorite hot drinks thread which as a topic was banal, but breezy and frothy like a morning latte.

I have a watch, but it is entirely functional and used to measure my daily distance, sleep patterns and heart rate. For telling the time I just look at the corner of the projector or look at my phone which I keep in my jacket pocket. I do not really care about watches, cars or things other people are generally interested in. Sometimes somebody will ask me what car I drive and I hesitate and say 'A gray one' as I can never remember the type it is. It's just a vehicle to me. I don't get precious about things like that. I can remember all kinds of strange things like IQ data, obscure and weird scientific facts, and historical triva, but get completely flummoxed when it comes to things like my address, car, or anything others might deem as practical. I live in an abstract place.

Watches and stuff like that are beyond me. I think they are often just a status symbol these days like men who overcompensate for shortness or penis size by driving an SUV. I am comfortable in my own world as I feel comfortable with my manhood.

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Miles I take it back I read my opening post and it is a complete mess. I don’t know why as far as I know I was sober when I wrote it as acid usually takes 40 minutes or so to kick in and I dropped the purple haze a mere ten minutes prior to typing. I just have to blame my poor opening post on being distracted or poorly thinking things out. I apologize to all and only hope you can forgive my numerous errors.

Just don't fucking let it happen again.

J/K

Just got a new "everything's a joke" switch installed and it's working great.

Can't wait to try it out on the rest of the forum.

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I hate to be rude to somebody I get intimate with on a pretty regular basis, but I don't think you set up this thread in a very fun or interesting way Walrus. You have to tease out a thread like this like I did with the favorite hot drinks thread which as a topic was banal, but breezy and frothy like a morning latte.

I have a watch, but it is entirely functional and used to measure my daily distance, sleep patterns and heart rate. For telling the time I just look at the corner of the projector or look at my phone which I keep in my jacket pocket. I do not really care about watches, cars or things other people are generally interested in. Sometimes somebody will ask me what car I drive and I hesitate and say 'A gray one' as I can never remember the type it is. It's just a vehicle to me. I don't get precious about things like that. I can remember all kinds of strange things like IQ data, obscure and weird scientific facts, and historical triva, but get completely flummoxed when it comes to things like my address, car, or anything others might deem as practical. I live in an abstract place.

Watches and stuff like that are beyond me. I think they are often just a status symbol these days like men who overcompensate for shortness or penis size by driving an SUV. I am comfortable in my own world as I feel comfortable with my manhood.

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Miles I take it back I read my opening post and it is a complete mess. I don’t know why as far as I know I was sober when I wrote it as acid usually takes 40 minutes or so to kick in and I dropped the purple haze a mere ten minutes prior to typing. I just have to blame my poor opening post on being distracted or poorly thinking things out. I apologize to all and only hope you can forgive my numerous errors.

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You need to draw them in.....

"In the evening I like to take a hot foamy bath. I take off my clothes and as I slide beneath the bubbles I realize my watch is still on. I take it off and look longingly at it because this is an expensive watch that I repaired. I stare at the second hand which moves at precisely the rate of once per second. I stare longingly as though I am on MDMA and then realize I am bollock naked in the bath. I put the watch next to the sink and then realize that I have to make a thread about my watches. And here it is and I am still in the bath thanks to modern technology. Yes, NSA chaps you may laugh at my penis, but I love my watches!"

See by operating in this style you are:
a) Revealing absolute gayness.
b) Showing an edge by using drug references.
c) Able to start talking about watches which are pretty dull.

You know it all makes sense. Anyways, every man needs a hobby and I am glad it keeps you happy.

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I hate to be rude to somebody I get intimate with on a pretty regular basis, but I don't think you set up this thread in a very fun or interesting way Walrus. You have to tease out a thread like this like I did with the favorite hot drinks thread which as a topic was banal, but breezy and frothy like a morning latte.

I have a watch, but it is entirely functional and used to measure my daily distance, sleep patterns and heart rate. For telling the time I just look at the corner of the projector or look at my phone which I keep in my jacket pocket. I do not really care about watches, cars or things other people are generally interested in. Sometimes somebody will ask me what car I drive and I hesitate and say 'A gray one' as I can never remember the type it is. It's just a vehicle to me. I don't get precious about things like that. I can remember all kinds of strange things like IQ data, obscure and weird scientific facts, and historical triva, but get completely flummoxed when it comes to things like my address, car, or anything others might deem as practical. I live in an abstract place.

Watches and stuff like that are beyond me. I think they are often just a status symbol these days like men who overcompensate for shortness or penis size by driving an SUV. I am comfortable in my own world as I feel comfortable with my manhood.

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Miles I take it back I read my opening post and it is a complete mess. I don’t know why as far as I know I was sober when I wrote it as acid usually takes 40 minutes or so to kick in and I dropped the purple haze a mere ten minutes prior to typing. I just have to blame my poor opening post on being distracted or poorly thinking things out. I apologize to all and only hope you can forgive my numerous errors.

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You need to draw them in.....

"In the evening I like to take a hot foamy bath. I take off my clothes and as I slide beneath the bubbles I realize my watch is still on. I take it off and look longingly at it because this is an expensive watch that I repaired. I stare at the second hand which moves at precisely the rate of once per second. I stare longingly as though I am on MDMA and then realize I am bollock naked in the bath. I put the watch next to the sink and then realize that I have to make a thread about my watches. And here it is and I am still in the bath thanks to modern technology. Yes, NSA chaps you may laugh at my penis, but I love my watches!"

See by operating in this style you are:
a) Revealing absolute gayness.
b) Showing an edge by using drug references.
c) Able to start talking about watches which are pretty dull.

You know it all makes sense. Anyways, every man needs a hobby and I am glad it keeps you happy.

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I failed horribly miles but if you took note I began my redemption with my mention of purple haze acid. Even Hemingway had to rip up some pages miles. I would delete the whole damn thing but I need it to be reminded of my great blunder.

Draw them in, hot drinks and bubble baths???. Jeez I just jumped in void of even a wink or testy tickle my way. I didn't even get a damn dinner out of it :furious2:. God I'm such a ho.

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Draw them in, hot drinks and bubble baths???. Jeez I just jumped in void of even a wink or testy tickle my way. I didn't even get a damn dinner out of it :furious2:. God I'm such a ho.

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That’s how it is with miles. One minute you are talking watches, the next minute you feel dirty and used

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Draw them in, hot drinks and bubble baths???. Jeez I just jumped in void of even a wink or testy tickle my way. I didn't even get a damn dinner out of it :furious2:. God I'm such a ho.

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That’s how it is with miles. One minute you are talking watches, the next minute you feel dirty and used

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I will pay 10% more next time to make you feel better. But only once mind you!