The Watch Thread - Part 12

[gaoxing84]

in his defence, he always gives me a quote when i called and tell him the items i wan to buy + service i need (i.e. i wanna buy a double dome + i wan him help me replace the existing one on my seiko)

but when i called and say i have watches with some problem, he will also say he cant quote and wanna ask me bring it down for me to inspect

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same mah, u call doctor, u tell him u cough, he cannot give u remedy/price quote for consultation over the line...he will still insist u make a trip to him personally cause there may be some underlying causes that only professionals like them have the eye to see

that's 100% true.
later quote u high, u kb.
later quote low, then actually need more, u also kb.
ask you come down, also kb.

business pai tan.

 

[TeenTitan01]

Thanks TT for sharing. I learnt a lot. Now I can appreciate a 2-liner. But this 14060m is my 1st real watch so it stays with me. Will look at gmt vintage. Hope u wear your explorer 2 in good health!

thank you, bro chows99. wear your watches in good health too!

 

[TeenTitan01]

Looking from another angle, the supersized case can be polished more times. If you are feeling adventurous, can even get the beveled edges to make it look more tapered to the bracelet.

Congratulations on the Polar Explorer II, a very understated and handsome piece! Now you need a black dial Rolex to match the Omega collection, I agree that a 14060M would be a solid choice.

thank you, bro MrSenG.

 

[TeenTitan01]

16570 z series with chapter ring? some fortunate ones have found an upgraded 3186 movement inside.

ah, bro a562140! you are very observant and well-informed!

apparently, if your m or v series 16570 has the rolexrolexrolex engraved on the rehaut, chances are high that it has the 3186 movement.

indeed SOME coveted later z series 16570 exp IIs were equipped with the 3186 movement. however not every z series has the 3186. mine, unfortunately, doesn't.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=38309

of course there's also the 3187 movement that powers the 42mm exp II.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=330761

 

[AyuReady]

Was at MI.

What I was saying is no choice but to go back MI, if not MI will void ur warranty if u do ur svcing elsewhere

Where photo taken if not MI?

 

[gaoxing84]

good morning yall - t-dial today

 

[arc13]

Ah understood, thought u meant modded can't go back MI unless demod 1st

Was at MI.

What I was saying is no choice but to go back MI, if not MI will void ur warranty if u do ur svcing elsewhere

 

[coern]

Wear until become AP ROO pattern sia...

sigh, what a way to wear a patek.

Long Monday..

#carouhell

"best price?"

"make an offer and we'll talk from there."

*crickets*

that's 100% true.
later quote u high, u kb.
later quote low, then actually need more, u also kb.
ask you come down, also kb.

business pai tan.

 

[gaoxing84]

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/22/fashion/watches-dominique-renaud-switzerland.html?_r=1

good read, times before watch making became a million dollar industry

 

[coern]

'Luiggino Torrigiani, Mr. Renaud’s business partner, who was along for the visit, added jokingly: “Watches are not even really Swiss-made anymore.”

“The workers now come over the border from France” — about 10 miles away, he said. “They come here in the morning to get Swiss pay and then drive home across the border at night.”'

Sounds like a familiar tale...

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/22/fashion/watches-dominique-renaud-switzerland.html?_r=1

good read, times before watch making became a million dollar industry

 

[cyrenic]

 

[cherrystalk]

sic good deal - el primero

https://carousell.com/p/sale-zenith...f_referrer=/search/products/?query=el+primero

 

[mpcdude]

Liking the Samurai a lot more than I thought. Here it is on a ToxicNato.

 

[mpcdude]

sic good deal - el primero

https://carousell.com/p/sale-zenith...f_referrer=/search/products/?query=el+primero

Wtf??!! Damn good deal!

 

[gaoxing84]

anyone interested in that zenith?

i know the guy

 

[naro]

Wtf??!! Damn good deal!

How much is it retailing at ADs after discount?

 

[AyuReady]

Around high 7 -8k

How much is it retailing at ADs after discount?

 

[Victor25]

So tempted by the tricolour! But found it too similar to this beauty here. If only it's the 38mm model...

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[estrangable]

Casual Tuesday?

good morning yall - t-dial today

 

[wiz]

sic good deal - el primero

https://carousell.com/p/sale-zenith...f_referrer=/search/products/?query=el+primero

Wow this is very nice and the price very attractive but I do not want another chrono..