The Watch Thread - Part 12

Status
Not open for further replies.

slow_mo

Supremacy Member
Joined
Feb 3, 2008
Messages
6,503
Reaction score
10
Not related to seller at all, just thought you might be interested.
bsF1ulH.jpg

Thank you for the heads up!

This is mine. Didn't manage to take with good lighting. Old pic.

 

tonyep

Member
Joined
May 29, 2015
Messages
171
Reaction score
1
I wasn't expecting to be mesmerized by the blue dial at all, but it grows on you the more you look at it, and it helps that they offer an option to change the bracelet to a rubber strap (which comes in blue and is very comfortable), albeit at a pricey cost.

I felt that the 39mm was a little small when compared to the 41mm, but I was told you can request for a personalised design on the rotor, like your initials.

Still, have yet to see and feel a 5167A, and the longer waiting time of the 5167A could also be a factor to consider, compared to the 3-6 months for the AP RO.

I find that the 15202 wears much more comfortable on the wrist compared to the 15400. Did you managed to try it on at the boutique yesterday? It was available earlier last month but I'm not sure about now.

There's a long history on the 5202, now replaced by the 15202 for AP's 40th anniversary.

cal. 2121, 5202
AP_Royal_Oak_07.jpg


cal. 2121, 15202
timetapestry_raphael_too_Audemars_Piguet_RO_15202_21_zps04f059f5.jpg


As for the 5167A, a shipment came 2 days ago and PP Ion had the 5167R on display yesterday. Not the stainless steel model but you should be able to get a feel on the case size. Hopefully it's still there if you decide to go down and try it on.
 

MrSenG

Member
Joined
Sep 16, 2013
Messages
491
Reaction score
0
Thank you for the heads up!

This is mine. Didn't manage to take with good lighting. Old pic.


I didn't know you have one, now you definitely have to get another.

Because it is not too much to ask for all, then you will have 2 out of the 500 limited pieces. :s13:
 

slow_mo

Supremacy Member
Joined
Feb 3, 2008
Messages
6,503
Reaction score
10
I didn't know you have one, now you definitely have to get another.

Because it is not too much to ask for all, then you will have 2 out of the 500 limited pieces. :s13:

Hmmm... 2 down, 498 to go. Buy liao keep all but wear 1. It will be the unique ONE!
 

mpcdude

Senior Member
Joined
Sep 19, 2014
Messages
1,325
Reaction score
0
OMG this SBGR061 is a must get! That creamy, porcelain dial coupled with those Zaratsu-polished hands,indices and case= orgasmic!!! Also at that flame-blue seconds hand!

 
Last edited:

MrSenG

Member
Joined
Sep 16, 2013
Messages
491
Reaction score
0
I find that the 15202 wears much more comfortable on the wrist compared to the 15400. Did you managed to try it on at the boutique yesterday? It was available earlier last month but I'm not sure about now.

There's a long history on the 5202, now replaced by the 15202 for AP's 40th anniversary.

cal. 2121, 5202
AP_Royal_Oak_07.jpg
cal. 2121, 15202
timetapestry_raphael_too_Audemars_Piguet_RO_15202_21_zps04f059f5.jpg
As for the 5167A, a shipment came 2 days ago and PP Ion had the 5167R on display yesterday. Not the stainless steel model but you should be able to get a feel on the case size. Hopefully it's still there if you decide to go down and try it on.

Indeed, I did! The SA offered the 15202 for me to try, and when I first picked it up, it felt noticeably lighter and thinner, but what caught my attention immediately was the smaller dial.

However, I do admit that the comparisons may have been biased as I had worn the 114060, which may explain why the 15400 felt more familiar in terms of size and weight.

Will definitely make a trip to the PP boutique at ION if I happen to be in the vicinity.

Hmmm... 2 down, 498 to go. Buy liao keep all but wear 1. It will be the unique ONE!

Then you will have sole monopoly on the watches. But if you do it, must be quick before any collectors catch wind of what you are doing and decide to compete against you. :s13:

"Gotta Catch 'Em All, Grand Seiko!" -slow_mo (2017)
 

MrSenG

Member
Joined
Sep 16, 2013
Messages
491
Reaction score
0
Then Seiko pwns you by releasing 500 more....

499 x 6,500 (estimated cost) = 3,243,500

I think Seiko will likely release a limited edition for bro slow_mo if he really did it. :s13:

Maybe one that works like in the documentaries, where it freezes time.
 

slow_mo

Supremacy Member
Joined
Feb 3, 2008
Messages
6,503
Reaction score
10
Then you will have sole monopoly on the watches. But if you do it, must be quick before any collectors catch wind of what you are doing and decide to compete against you. :s13:

"Gotta Catch 'Em All, Grand Seiko!" -slow_mo (2017)

Pokémon game maybe still can. Catch all GS... don't have such deep pockets.

Then Seiko pwns you by releasing 500 more....

Wahahahaha...

499 x 6,500 (estimated cost) = 3,243,500

I think Seiko will likely release a limited edition for bro slow_mo if he really did it. :s13:

Maybe one that works like in the documentaries, where it freezes time.

If only there is ONE time freezer! I will go beg, borrow, steal to come up with the 3,243,500!!!
 

cyrenic

Supremacy Member
Joined
Jun 9, 2016
Messages
7,757
Reaction score
2,530
499 x 6,500 (estimated cost) = 3,243,500

I think Seiko will likely release a limited edition for bro slow_mo if he really did it. :s13:

Maybe one that works like in the documentaries, where it freezes time.
Buy so many can lowball and ask for 50% discount. Can la just 6 RMs.
 

BallGag

Senior Member
Joined
Jun 3, 2012
Messages
1,282
Reaction score
6
499 x 6,500 (estimated cost) = 3,243,500

I think Seiko will likely release a limited edition for bro slow_mo if he really did it. :s13:

Maybe one that works like in the documentaries, where it freezes time.

They might shoot a new documentary featuring slow_mo
 

Donten

Senior Member
Joined
Feb 17, 2009
Messages
2,003
Reaction score
0
I find that the 15202 wears much more comfortable on the wrist compared to the 15400. Did you managed to try it on at the boutique yesterday? It was available earlier last month but I'm not sure about now.

There's a long history on the 5202, now replaced by the 15202 for AP's 40th anniversary.

cal. 2121, 5202
AP_Royal_Oak_07.jpg


cal. 2121, 15202
timetapestry_raphael_too_Audemars_Piguet_RO_15202_21_zps04f059f5.jpg


As for the 5167A, a shipment came 2 days ago and PP Ion had the 5167R on display yesterday. Not the stainless steel model but you should be able to get a feel on the case size. Hopefully it's still there if you decide to go down and try it on.

15202 is whole other price range. Can't compare. It's the og.
 

indigo22

High Supremacy Member
Joined
Mar 6, 2008
Messages
39,145
Reaction score
7
Alr got work around.

Purchase with purchase. Tiagong to buy DaytonaC at retail need spend 50k first in one purchase.

meanwhile, at the Rolex headquarters...

http://memecrunch.com/meme/7JSEU/pm-lee-you-don-t-******/image.jpg
 

TeenTitan01

Supremacy Member
Joined
Dec 26, 2007
Messages
9,804
Reaction score
0
I wasn't expecting to be mesmerized by the blue dial at all, but it grows on you the more you look at it, and it helps that they offer an option to change the bracelet to a rubber strap (which comes in blue and is very comfortable), albeit at a pricey cost.

I felt that the 39mm was a little small when compared to the 41mm, but I was told you can request for a personalised design on the rotor, like your initials.

Still, have yet to see and feel a 5167A, and the longer waiting time of the 5167A could also be a factor to consider, compared to the 3-6 months for the AP RO.
39mm blue dial jumbo ultra thin has the original cal 2121 movement. pricier to reflect its coveted & elite status. but well sought after by collectors & retains its value far better than other ROs.

39mm blue dial jumbo ultra thin on wrist: status elevation +++.
ROI: justified.
purchase decision: no brainer.

PP nautilus. pricey to reflect its coveted & elite status. also well sought after by collectors and retains its value well.

PP nautilus on wrist: status elevation +++
ROI: justified
purchase decision: no brainer.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Important Forum Advisory Note
This forum is moderated by volunteer moderators who will react only to members' feedback on posts. Moderators are not employees or representatives of HWZ Forums. Forum members and moderators are responsible for their own posts. Please refer to our Community Guidelines and Standards and Terms and Conditions for more information.
Top