The Watch Thread - Part 10

[TeenTitan01]

Unfortunately no bro...
This "fuschia" colour is due to the aging of the dye used in the 1960s...

The later dyes (1970s-early 80s) do not usually age to this colour.. but can be also attractive when aged to copper/pink/sky blue/cherry...

That's why i love my LKKs over the bling bling new new standard rolexes you see everywhere..

no love for the super smooth & sexy modern milled 904L s/steel micro-adjustment clasp?

 

[TeenTitan01]

TGIF

another iconic gerald genta design!

 

[kashix]

imho, the cheapest, best value-for-money, ICONIC Seiko watch with the hackable and windable 4r36 movement is my orange monster ISO certified diver rated at 200m, which you can get from skywatches at S$268.85 (after 7% gst) http://www.skywatches.com.sg/review...matic-monster-diver-watch-srp309k1-srp309.htm

thanks for ur insights but not a fan of this color hahaha, super tempted by the turtle that rboyboy is wearing
the 4R36 movement is decent?

 

[TeenTitan01]

Haha thanks for the info. I thought bleach so power sia



Your watch got a lot of character definitely a keeper. I don't mind my watch get scratched and worn, but don't want it to change color Haiz...

the right patina are worth bucketloads of money for the hardcore vintage collectors !

 

[gaoxing84]

Sui la! Mai tu liao!

Buy the novelty rose gold also can!

:3

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rose gold is x 3 the price. mlmlwm

 

[TeenTitan01]

hmm..

Seiko Introduces Strange, Europe-Only Marinemaster 300m Limited Edition SLA015

sauce: http://watchesbysjx.com/2016/07/sei...e-only-marinemaster-300m-limited-edition.html

ok. this is just plain ugly.

taste is subjective and fickle.

the paul newman Daytona is the proverbial ugly duckling that people shunned when they were in production, leading to its low production run and limited numbers. then herd mentality dictated that it's now a beautiful swan worth 6 digits! go figure

 

[colonelsoh]

rose gold is x 3 the price. mlmlwm

HAHAHA.. that day went with friend go see see.. he bling me to the AP section took out the tourbillion.. $248,000.......................................


I quickly hide my rolex away.

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[TeenTitan01]

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/co...d-i-add-take-away-2788314-4.html#post25198130


http://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/true-gmt-movement-project-1274842.html


https://monochrome-watches.com/omeg...m-gmt-goodplanet-reviewed-photos-specs-price/


http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.php?238714-True-GMT-definition

to add to the above, here's an excellent primer on GMT: http://www.larrybiggs.net/mirror/gmt/gmt24.htm

you're welcome, bros.

 

[gaoxing84]

HAHAHA.. that day went with friend go see see.. he bling me to the AP section took out the tourbillion.. $248,000.......................................


I quickly hide my rolex away.

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today i go try AP for fun. haha i wore slippers and berms. heng the guy ok with me.
btw, go mai maison at knightsbridge, friendly SAs.
not as stuck up as other ADs.

taste is subjective and fickle.

the paul newman Daytona is the proverbial ugly duckling that people shunned when they were in production, leading to its low production run and limited numbers. then herd mentality dictated that it's now a beautiful swan worth 6 digits! go figure

ya because that time, funky numbers are frown upon.
now,

more than 6 figures. in good cond and with proper documentation, 7 figures hor.

 

[TeenTitan01]

Yup agree.. preowned exp 2 going at much lower... if u can accept..

bro sleepyman, for hardcore vintage collectors/investors like yourself, preowned is the ONLY way to go!

I'm starting to appreciate the vintage appeal and also their potential to appreciate in value since getting my modern cult classic/collectible omega 2254.50.

really admire your LKK (Luxurious, Klassy & Kollectible) collection!

can pm me your valuable experience, tips, pointers & pitfalls to avoid? sincerely appreciate your advice!

 

[colonelsoh]

today i go try AP for fun. haha i wore slippers and berms. heng the guy ok with me.
btw, go mai maison at knightsbridge, friendly SAs.
not as stuck up as other ADs.



ya because that time, funky numbers are frown upon.
now,

more than 6 figures. in good cond and with proper documentation, 7 figures hor.

For me is first time ever went into such sexpensive shop..

we went to the sincere at taka.

I abit suaku.. dunoe sincere got satki watches.

Go in alr.. don't dare walk around cuz the brands sibei scary.

I try ask him join ur fb group.

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[TeenTitan01]

dun know still hot a not ... I only know blancpain is ex .. that's why can only think about fff...

my ode to the blancpain fifty fathoms - one of my iconic grails!

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/fashion-grooming-235/watch-thread-part-4-a-4526066-177.html#post83537917

 

[TeenTitan01]

Hi guys

showing "half-ball" ... what a tease!

 

[TeenTitan01]

First Rolex ever!

not waiting till nov for the new explorer I with lumed 3-6-9 digits?

 

[gaoxing84]

For me is first time ever went into such sexpensive shop..

we went to the sincere at taka.

I abit suaku.. dunoe sincere got satki watches.

Go in alr.. don't dare walk around cuz the brands sibei scary.

I try ask him join ur fb group.

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sure sure. haha

alot of sexpensive shops around haha just go in. don't feel obligated. they are expected to serve you anyway. its their job.

 

[TeenTitan01]

GST Voucher came in and here I am thinking if I should get a watch winder.

This from Qoo10 looks nice, any folks here have one as well?

envious of folks who can get gst vouchers - free money from gahmen.

 

[TeenTitan01]

tio poisoned by rboyboy dip dip, looking at turtle, did some research into sumo too, now looking at mm300, anywhere in SG can I find the real unit and try try the watch? :O I see got a lot of diff mm300, which one is the good one? got a lot of diff model like damn blur sia see alr

I think you kena a serious case of:

 

[TeenTitan01]

1. Patina is part of the watch aging. Let it age and degrade slowly. crazy collectors like these.
spiderweb dial etc

2. don't protect, enjoy them as it is as other modern pieces. somehow vintage already got the beat up look so continue to beat it.

3. to be honest, except for internals like movement can be fixed.
what vintage collectors (afaik) are mostly out to find the unaltered, unreplaced and undone, 100% in its original condition (polishing are frown upon as they screw up the shape of the case.)
if parts like crown chui and all, then you have to source for the correct period crown to replace. hard to find but no choice lor. if wrong crown, the value drops drastically.

part and parcel of vintage hunters. the hunt, the chase and lastly the fun.



making my time worthwhile. haha



Crowded therefore not full attention but very nice. i can try all the watches without feeling obligated.



haha i sold most of my watches there. there will be 1 x good buyer that don't even bother to nego. patience!

thanks for the very detailed reply, bro gaoxing84! learn good stuff!

further to my questions:

- patina develops from entropy of the chemicals within the watch material, be it dial, lume, etc. so what if the lume DISINTEGRATES from the dial and hands? won't it affect the value?

- have you tried jw watch's repair servicing - good quality workmanship, too? which do you recommend and trust with your collection? horolab any good, too?

thanks, bro!

 

[TeenTitan01]

anyway, kym? looks too big or just nice?
15300 39mm better?
AD offers 15% upfront with me asking casually. maybe can go higher if pushed.
21.6k

don't compromised.

go hardcore and get the ro jumbo ultra thin.

imho, its long waiting list, super desirability and superior retention value makes it a better proposition and a winner.

 

[TeenTitan01]

early bird catches the worm
early worm gets eaten


sometimes early also no good ending one

that one is heng/suay bro RadEoNic...