Turning Data into a Buy Box
"""Convert the article’s numbers into a practical buy box and you move from theory to action. Start with lines that the dataset crowns: Datejust, Submariner, GMT‑Master II. Pre‑screen references that recur in comps—16013/16233/69173 for Datejust; 16610/116610/16613 for Submariner; 16710/116710 for GMT. Define condition standards you will not compromise on: honest case geometry, correct parts, healthy amplitude, and bracelets with minimal stretch. Require documentation—warranty cards and recent service receipts—unless the basis is discounted enough to fund immediate maintenance. Set max prices using the midpoint of six‑ to twelve‑month sold comps; ignore headline asks. Before buying, ping three dealers for sight‑seen bids to validate liquidity. This box keeps you focused on assets that compound in the background while you wear them and converts market structure into personal discipline. Over time, the habit of buying the obvious, well‑documented choice at a fair basis beats chasing stories, because stories fade while compable data and dealer bids endure."""
Post-pandemic price correction