like watches?

[explorer]

Originally posted by psychex@Aug 14 2006, 03:17 AM

din noe there are watch lovers/collecters here....

 

hmmm ever consider panarai? fits most of your requirements...

throttle dun like panerai (for the price).........haha............

[explorer]

Originally posted by Throttle@Aug 13 2006, 12:01 PM

actually not so recent, dude.

 

Back late last year already more and more....

Explorers , Subs on display and available (Dickson, Roy Eastern, THH)

 

They dont tell you the old bullshit story of someone reserving it at $XX so if you want must pay more and take immediately....etc...

 

Anyway, want to buy rolex sports, go hong kong, go jkt and other parts of Asia can find. 

 

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I'm still wondering whether to buy Daytona Black face. 

I dont quite like the chrome part of the watch and bracelet.

Also it doesnt sport a cyclop eye.

 

But my sub and explorer getting very  common now.  Almost like a Casio G shock....haha.... then again I 've always worn it like a Casio, for swimming, for tennis, while riding, while travelling, while sleeping even.

no lah.......sub date considered very seldom being displayed......from what i see in KHH, WP and THG....only in recent times sub date started appearing.....always kept behind...

 

exp, exp 2 and especially sub no-date all along for the recent years can be seen in display cases..... when i bought my exp 2 in 2002, they were kept in the backroom to be sold at very little discount....in 2002, exp was commanding a premium price of over $7k......! now one can get a exp with discount.......market has softened alot for exp....

 

fact is dealers will always bullshit...........they can say what they want......just listen only....wont affect me one abit.......

 

the fact is.....one will get less discount on a sub date compared to gmt 2 and exp 2......

 

as for daytona............if u have reservations, then better dun buy.......only buy what u like lor......u prefer the 4130 or 4030 version.....? if u dun like the polished lugs and bracelet, then buy a older 16520 with all brushed lugs and bracelet.....meets your requirements spot on.....but all modern daytonas have no date......so no cyclops........

 

with the number of watches rolex makes........its not a surprise they r quite common.....panerai oso very common........

[explorer]

Originally posted by Throttle@Aug 13 2006, 12:13 PM

The Hublot Big Bang, my fren says it's very popular. When launched , all taken. Price is quite cheap too for the base model , less than $10k.

But the design similar to Offshore Royal Oak.

 

Anyone got suggestions for watch to buy? Feeling a bit itchy....

 

Requirements:-

 

Price not so ex (under$20k)

No leather strap type

Must be watch maker brand

No precious stones

Must be sporty and tough

yes indeed the BB is still v popular........have checked with an THG salesperson.....many ppl are waiting n some have placed a deposit as well....the base model (all SS) is not so nice.......the SS with ceramic bezel is the kick ass one....of cos RG with ceramic bezel even more kick ass but that's more much expensive....

 

for SS and ceramic bezel will be around 12k+ after discount......so it's about half of a ROO....the BB is very nice.....see pic not so nice but when u touch, feel and wear it........there is a WOW factor......big and impressive.....

 

i hope the salesperson will call me soon haha........

[Throttle]

I know what you mean. but compared to the past (a few years back) you will not even find a Sub available in the shops.

Dont feel like getting secondhand Daytona, leh.

 

Yeah, Sub Date is still most highly sought after among the GMT, Exp and Sub series. I bot my Explorer 2 early this year for USD3,800 (S$6,300).

 

My Sub date I bot in 1998 only $4600.

 

I havent really followed prices, you mean now above $7k ???

 

Wah lau......

[Throttle]

Explorer knows me well. I dont like Panerai becos I find it way overpriced. Last time very cheap (

[explorer]

Originally posted by Throttle@Aug 14 2006, 01:57 PM

I know what you mean. but compared to the past (a few years back) you will not even find a Sub available in the shops.

Dont feel like getting secondhand Daytona, leh.

 

Yeah, Sub Date is still most highly sought after among the GMT, Exp and Sub series. I bot my Explorer 2 early this year for USD3,800 (S$6,300).

 

My Sub date I bot in 1998 only $4600.

 

I havent really followed prices, you mean now above $7k ???

 

Wah lau......

yeah some ppl suay suay have paid full price 7444 for the sub date.....while some that drove a harder bargain can get slightly over 7k..............

 

haha if u dun like 2nd hand daytona........then the new one is too shiny for u oredi lor.......

[explorer]

wah look at this guy's collection........................too much too much haha

 

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/oohlins/rm1155513377.jpg

 

i really like the RM 005 FM.........with the yellow strap wah even nicer leh..... :cheer:

 

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/oohlins/rm1155534575.jpg

 

meanwhile today i wearing my trusty F serial exp....

 

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/oohlins/DSC00199a.jpg

 

and the good question for today is.....

 

would u buy a TT blue sub for about 9800 (with good discount).....

 

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/oohlins/subRolex16613.jpg

 

....or pay a premium price of about 9300 for a green sub......??............

 

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/oohlins/subp1339c.jpg

 

i think one can get the green sub at around 8500 in HK.......let's hope HK dun introduce GST so soon haha...

[Throttle]

I wouldnt buy the gold sub becos gold is too obiang for me.

50th ann green sub quite overpriced but looks unique so my pick will be the latter.

[siambee]

mine choice is the LV too... ever hold on the the 16610 and LV side by side to make a comparison, the marker of the LV is sure big man.... haha

[siambee]

mine choice is the LV too... ever hold on the the 16610 and LV side by side to make a comparison, the marker of the LV is sure big man....

[explorer]

Originally posted by siambee@Aug 15 2006, 04:26 PM

mine choice is the LV too... ever hold on the the 16610 and LV side by side to make a comparison, the marker of the LV is sure big man....

ah good lah..........another LV fan out there........i think this one must be your next purchase ....

 

the bigger markers are the same as those on the YM......known as the maxi-dial...makes it so much brighter in dark conditions...

 

but that blue dial is simply beautiful.......i tried the blue sub on my wrist a couple of times.......it's like WOW.......sui leh.........i usually dun like yellow gold but somehow the TT matches the dial perfectly.......somemore got 15% discount.......

[siambee]

Originally posted by explorer@Aug 16 2006, 06:32 PM

ah good lah..........another LV fan out there........i think this one must be your next purchase ....

 

the bigger markers are the same as those on the YM......known as the maxi-dial...makes it so much brighter in dark conditions...

 

but that blue dial is simply beautiful.......i tried the blue sub on my wrist a couple of times.......it's like WOW.......sui leh.........i usually dun like yellow gold but somehow the TT matches the dial perfectly.......somemore got 15% discount.......

haha, TT is $9800, LV is $9300.... $500 very difffcult to decide.

 

somemore to the new TT gold potion links all the way to the clasp making it more standout, tough choice tough choice.

[Teamlm]

Nice contributions to all!!

 

Hi All,

 

I'm no rocket scientist into watch collection, Just need some advise, I currently own Rolexs, omegas, Glycine, Sinn, Longines. I might want to sell some of them if there are keen buyers. All with boxes and papers. My purchase are made thru Hour glass.

 

Would you consider Zenith, open face model which launched last year. That model which uses EL Pimero movement.

 

I touched, feel and wore it ... List price S$24K for the Titanium and steel S$13K.

 

Good luck to all.!

[Phang]

This?

 

http://www.thewatchquote.com/mesIMG/img600/16712.jpg

[explorer]

Originally posted by Teamlm@Aug 18 2006, 11:10 AM

Nice contributions to all!!

 

Would you consider Zenith, open face model which launched last year. That model which uses EL Pimero movement.

 

I touched, feel and wore it ... List price S$24K for the Titanium and steel S$13K.

 

Good luck to all.!

i used to like zenith......until quite recently when they completely changed their design cues .......new boss new ideas.....but not necessarily in the right direction..... ..

 

the el primero is highly regarded as a high quality movement.......

 

so within ur collection.....which are your fav...??.....

[siambee]

Originally posted by Teamlm@Aug 18 2006, 11:10 AM

I currently own Rolexs, omegas, Glycine....

keen to show us( pic/model ) what is the few collection u have for rolex and glycine?

 

i'm a collector for the above 2 brand myself.

[Teamlm]

Originally posted by explorer@Aug 18 2006, 02:29 PM

i used to like zenith......until quite recently when they completely changed their design cues .......new boss new ideas.....but not necessarily in the right direction..... ..

 

the el primero is highly regarded as a high quality movement.......

 

so within ur collection.....which are your fav...??.....

HI Explorer,

 

You're right... The new boss has a different marketing perspective.. To me, they have lost the up market "Brequet Feel".. Got the latest WoW mag.. cool pics are in there.!

 

Bro Siam Bee,

Glycine will be launching some new models (Saw it from the WOW mag).

 

My favourite and the most trustworthy is Sinn UTC (Day date, Chrono) with Matt Steel braclet. Recently, just order a Black leather strap to match. Reliable German watch manufacturer.

 

Bro Phang,

 

Nice Pic. But not this model. I will post the model soon. By the way, have you got your retro Kawa aka Triumph Bonneville yet?

 

Info for Sinn watches Fan,

There is a full titannium Sinn Braclet model with serial No. 1/10 available from Passion. Asking 3K.. Last seen about 3 weeks ago.

[skydude]

went thur passion web site e watch u mention sold liao

[Teamlm]

Hi all,

 

I do not have the intention to sell my explorer or Sub yet. The following are what I've in mind to sell. My humble collection for sale..

 

1. One year old Longines evidenza, Quartz Movement. model (L2 656 4) With paper and box. Comes with unworn bracelet , addition to the bracelet. I've the original leather which bought last year. Asking 1.9K.

 

2. Omega Speed master, The Legend . Michael Schmacher collection. Black bazel and black face. Automatic chrononmeter, 2 weeks old. selling 4.8K.

[Phang]

Brother Teamlm,

 

I will get my bike by the end of the month. As you told me earlier, Mah will bid the COE under my name and the next bidding exercise will be held on 21 August if I am not wrong. How is your GT1000? I stopped at Ducati Singapore after having supper with my wife last night. The GT1000 is a BIG bike.

[Teamlm]

Originally posted by Phang@Aug 19 2006, 01:59 PM

Brother Teamlm,

 

I will get my bike by the end of the month. As you told me earlier, Mah will bid the COE under my name and the next bidding exercise will be held on 21 August if I am not wrong. How is your GT1000? I stopped at Ducati Singapore after having supper with my wife last night. The GT1000 is a BIG bike.

HI Bro Phang,

 

Indeed.. I'm standing 178cm tall, couldn't even stand both feet flat when i mounted up. They are currently doing the pre-delivery inspection. Delivery should be late next week.

 

What do you think? True Italian classic bike goes well with a Italian made 44mm Pam Luminor Marina with dark Croco.

 

Ha ha ha .. No budget liao.. spending too much his month..

[Phang]

That's....vain..haha

 

http://www.paneristi.com/reference/vendome/images/pam_101_120/pam_118_1.jpg

[explorer]

Originally posted by Teamlm@Aug 19 2006, 04:10 PM

What do you think? True Italian classic bike goes well with a Italian made 44mm Pam Luminor Marina with dark Croco.

 

panerai watches r swiss made.......right??

[explorer]

Originally posted by Teamlm@Aug 18 2006, 07:28 PM

My favourite and the most trustworthy is Sinn UTC (Day date, Chrono) with Matt Steel braclet. Recently, just order a Black leather strap to match. Reliable German watch manufacturer.

 

Info for Sinn watches Fan,

There is a full titannium Sinn Braclet model with serial No. 1/10 available from Passion. Asking 3K.. Last seen about 3 weeks ago.

the hottest watches from sinn are the u1 and u2........esp u1.....it's on back order

[Teamlm]

A little history about the Panerai. Founded in Italy, Manufacturered in Swiss.

 

Giovanni Panerai (1825-1897), founder of the family business, opens the first watchmaker's shop in Florence on the Ponte alle Grazie and establishes contact with the most prestigious and longest established Swiss watch manufacturers.

 

Giovanni is succeeded by his son, Leon Francesco.