The Watch Thread - Part 11

[gaoxing84]

Off to gtg

 

[greatpoke]

Paisay for lousy photos take with one hand with stupid big handphone the other hand carry baby

Are there good sales ?

Sent from SHARP FS8002 using GAGT

 

[fffrozzz]

zoom zoom cocktail time,
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[cichlid]

Paisay for lousy photos take with one hand with stupid big handphone the other hand carry baby

Nobody can beat the size of my hp coz I'm temporary using my tablet as a hp, lol.


The event will last till the weekend I guess?

 

[slow_mo]

The hunt for a Grand Seiko Snowflake begins!!!

Think there's one in Vivo's Seiko Shop. Just that it's a bit pricey.

 

[TeenTitan01]

zoom zoom cocktail time,
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[anthony.phua]

Decided to pop by Cortina after lunch since it was near my office.

For those who are interested, I saw a JLC reverso on sale at about $6700.

Sorry to disappoint but did not buy anything coz the variant of the Zenith Synopsis i was looking for was already "sold" per the SA...should have gone earlier! But wonder if they replenish their stocks....was so hopeful that I'd see what I was looking for!

But true, most of the pieces on sale are the slow moving ones...more popular models would probably not make an appearance at this "pasar malam"...

But I was surprised to see Dr Strange's JLC on sale there...unless itz a different variant...!

 

[Thai_Rak_Thai]

on the contrary if the movement is a common one and parts are available, vintage watches are not difficult to maintain. there are even local makers who can fabricate/modify parts to fit.

I am in the assumption he wants a rare Patek Philippe / Omega / Rolex from the 30s bro

 

[petricnah]

help you embed:

A friend help me to hoot this from Japan last week. Love the dial.

 

[Sensible_]

I'm late to the game and only seriously started buying watches this year.

My purchases for 2016:

 

[gaoxing84]

I am in the assumption he wants a rare Patek Philippe / Omega / Rolex from the 30s bro

The earlier the watch, more common.
Unless grand complications then hard.

 

[TeenTitan01]

I'm late to the game and only seriously started buying watches this year.

My purchases for 2016:

your rolex 114060 is not only a sensible choice, it's an EXCELLENT choice!

congratulations and wear it in good health!!

next hoot: rolex day-date in full gold!!!

my humble rolex buying guide: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/e...y-new-watch-hoot-5528482-8.html#post105345200

 

[Sensible_]

your rolex 114060 is not only a sensible choice, it's an EXCELLENT choice!

congratulations and wear it in good health!!

next hoot: rolex day-date in full gold!!!

my humble rolex buying guide: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/e...y-new-watch-hoot-5528482-8.html#post105345200

Haha wah lau $21k+ lehhhhhhh

I was aiming for these 2 in 2017/2018

 

[arc13]

Keeping my promise no more new watch for this year

 

[Turquoise!]

Finally got this to start my collection

 

[indigo22]

Finally got this to start my collection

 

[fffrozzz]

Thanks TeenTitan01, should focus more on the watch.

 

[Thai_Rak_Thai]

My Patek Philippe Calatrava Aquanaut 5167A-001

Dear Friends,

Today I am taking the time to have a mini review of my acquisition, the Patek Philippe Calatrava Aquanaut 5167A-001

I hope some of you had remembered my previous review of the Calatrava last year. I had sold that watch because I also have some nice dress watches. I sold my Sea Dweller and Royal Oak as well. All good watches but I wanted to trim down my collection.

Personally, I have always preferred manual wind watches. I really appreciate this relationship and interaction of winding my watches every morning. Not much fun with this watch i guess!

Over the last 5 years, I have always admired the Patek Aquanaut and Nautilus line. Very beautiful and distinct. What didn't really work for me was the automatic movement and date (which anyway a Rolex or AP would possess)

Anyhow, the Aquanaut had always struck me as a very simple everyday watch. The Nautilus in the looks department, is a class of its own but I felt the Aquanaut would be more versatile for my lifestyle. After my Calatrava purchase, I really didn't expect to get another Patek. But I was wrong.

To get a new Aquanaut 5167 or Nautilus 5711, is not easy. Waiting lists are long. I had been very fortunate that my authorised dealer keeps me in the loop all the time.

Let's get to it!

Details:



- 40mm dial. Picture above on my 7" wrist. The bezel is brushed and polished (very similar to the Royal Oak finish)

- Mechanical self-winding movement, on the calibre 324 SC. No full hacking function.

- Arabic Numerals with Lume

- Rubber tropical strap (which you must cut to re-size, so if you ever plan to sell it one day you may need to include a strap for potential buyer) The good news is, as per my Calatrava accessories are not super duper expensive, range about SGD300 - SGD400 currently





Very thin and light



Decent lume



As you can see, the deployant buckle is a two-way kind with high polish finish. Big fingerprint or scratch magnet. The rubber strap looks of good quality. Not sturdy but definitely durable. Not recommended for playing rugby. Replacing it wouldn't burn a hole in your pocket.

It is interesting to note that you cannot buy a bracelet version and swap it with this strap (and vice versa). Patek doesn't allow it apparently.



The 324 SC movement is exactly the same as the Nautilus 5711. This could be one of your considerations if you are making a decision on either. The price difference is quite substantial. As mentioned, the Nautilus is bling but not loud (if compared to AP). The Aquanaut is not meant to make a lot of noise visually. It is overlooked often due to its very simple set-up.

The caseback is beautiful but personally prefer my previous AP15400.

Last words. This stainless steel model is a sports type of model. You can wear it everyday, it is that robust. I sometimes read online people asking if Patek's can be worn daily - with the Patek Seal on the back, I don't see any big issue. It is designed to be worn everyday, how one cares for it is another issue.

Would I recommend it to you all? Yes if you can get a piece, it's really not easy to get a new one, there are some in the pre-owned market as usual. It's of course more "Patek" to pass down a Calatrava but I don't think anyone would complain receiving this either.

Hope you enjoyed the above and appreciate any comments. Wishing you all a successful 2017 filled with health and wealth wherever you are (probably an Asian thing to say)

Best,
TRT

 

[hosehbo?]

I am in the assumption he wants a rare Patek Philippe / Omega / Rolex from the 30s bro

not so high end yet bro.

looking at iwc from the 50s and 60s.

 

[TeenTitan01]

Dear Friends,

Today I am taking the time to have a mini review of my acquisition, the Patek Philippe Calatrava Aquanaut 5167A-001

Spoiler

I hope some of you had remembered my previous review of the Calatrava last year. I had sold that watch because I also have some nice dress watches. I sold my Sea Dweller and Royal Oak as well. All good watches but I wanted to trim down my collection.

Personally, I have always preferred manual wind watches. I really appreciate this relationship and interaction of winding my watches every morning. Not much fun with this watch i guess!

Over the last 5 years, I have always admired the Patek Aquanaut and Nautilus line. Very beautiful and distinct. What didn't really work for me was the automatic movement and date (which anyway a Rolex or AP would possess)

Anyhow, the Aquanaut had always struck me as a very simple everyday watch. The Nautilus in the looks department, is a class of its own but I felt the Aquanaut would be more versatile for my lifestyle. After my Calatrava purchase, I really didn't expect to get another Patek. But I was wrong.

To get a new Aquanaut 5167 or Nautilus 5711, is not easy. Waiting lists are long. I had been very fortunate that my authorised dealer keeps me in the loop all the time.

Let's get to it!

Details:



- 40mm dial. Picture above on my 7" wrist. The bezel is brushed and polished (very similar to the Royal Oak finish)

- Mechanical self-winding movement, on the calibre 324 SC. No full hacking function.

- Arabic Numerals with Lume

- Rubber tropical strap (which you must cut to re-size, so if you ever plan to sell it one day you may need to include a strap for potential buyer) The good news is, as per my Calatrava accessories are not super duper expensive, range about SGD300 - SGD400 currently





Very thin and light



Decent lume



As you can see, the deployant buckle is a two-way kind with high polish finish. Big fingerprint or scratch magnet. The rubber strap looks of good quality. Not sturdy but definitely durable. Not recommended for playing rugby. Replacing it wouldn't burn a hole in your pocket.

It is interesting to note that you cannot buy a bracelet version and swap it with this strap (and vice versa). Patek doesn't allow it apparently.



The 324 SC movement is exactly the same as the Nautilus 5711. This could be one of your considerations if you are making a decision on either. The price difference is quite substantial. As mentioned, the Nautilus is bling but not loud (if compared to AP). The Aquanaut is not meant to make a lot of noise visually. It is overlooked often due to its very simple set-up.

The caseback is beautiful but personally prefer my previous AP15400.

Last words. This stainless steel model is a sports type of model. You can wear it everyday, it is that robust. I sometimes read online people asking if Patek's can be worn daily - with the Patek Seal on the back, I don't see any big issue. It is designed to be worn everyday, how one cares for it is another issue.

Would I recommend it to you all? Yes if you can get a piece, it's really not easy to get a new one, there are some in the pre-owned market as usual. It's of course more "Patek" to pass down a Calatrava but I don't think anyone would complain receiving this either.

Hope you enjoyed the above and appreciate any comments. Wishing you all a successful 2017 filled with health and wealth wherever you are (probably an Asian thing to say)

Best,
TRT

kong hee, kong kee on your ultra-lux hoot! good write-up, review & nice photos!! wear it in excellent health & wealth!!!

but you sold your sea dweller and RO? now i understand why you were staring at your white RO for hours and your mind is blank. those were iconic pieces... hope you keep your reverso and not trim anymore from your excellent collection.

you got me chuckling about the "not recommended for playing rugby". luxury sports watches are simply not meant for sports anymore. that's the territory of the seiko skx007/009, orient mako/ray and g-shocks. luxury sports watches are more more like dress watches liao. look at the fate of jlc reverso, rolex sports models, AP RO, PP Naughtylust/Aquanaut, etc...

TRT dai gor dai, got ever consider the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Reference 5164A instead?