The Watch Thread - Part 13

[wiz]

Make sure you get at least 15% off the listed price... pricing can neg at this shop.

Good to know !

 

[arc13]

At shop quoted more than 15% off

Make sure you get at least 15% off the listed price... pricing can neg at this shop.

 

[TeenTitan01]

Anyone bought from Precision Watch Enterprise at Golden Landmark? Looking at a pre-owned Datejust from the shop

those who got good deal(s) from there may have good things to say about them.

but here're my impression (fwiw):
- the salesman there is an ah beng thru and thru. heck he even chose an ah beng name after a common edt: davidoff.
- he's not obliging and dismissive when it comes to delivering what you request (eg full set items).
- he's not that knowledgeable on all his products and may even spout some mistakes or errors. do your research well before buying there (or any place for that matter) to see if they BS you.
- the prices there are high. sure you can try to bargain. but a high asking price makes for more difficult bargaining.
- his boss sitting in his office seems better to deal with though.

while a good price for the item i want is most important, it would be good if i can have a pleasant & engaging experience when buying, with an obliging attitude from the seller. after all, i'm stuffing money into his/her pockets, and the stuff they sell are not unique to them. they can be had in other 2nd hand shops or online sellers too.

 

[TeenTitan01]

Sharing the free watch box i got from hjwatch. Quite nice

they gave this IN ADDITION to the original rolex box or IN PLACE of the original rolex box? big difference there, bro!

 

[coern]

Wah, HJwatch upgraded their boxes sia!!

Sharing the free watch box i got from hjwatch. Quite nice

 

[arc13]

Thx for the info, will take into consideration

those who got good deal(s) from there may have good things to say about them.

but here're my impression (fwiw):
- the salesman there is an ah beng thru and thru. heck he even chose an ah beng name after a common edt: davidoff.
- he's not obliging and dismissive when it comes to delivering what you request (eg full set items).
- he's not that knowledgeable on all his products and may even spout some mistakes or errors. do your research well before buying there (or any place for that matter) to see if they BS you.
- the prices there are high. sure you can try to bargain. but a high asking price makes for more difficult bargaining.
- his boss sitting in his office seems better to deal with though.

while a good price for the item i want is most important, it would be good if i can have a pleasant & engaging experience when buying, with an obliging attitude from the seller. after all, i'm stuffing money into his/her pockets, and the stuff they sell are not unique to them. they can be had in other 2nd hand shops or online sellers too.

 

[rachdanon]

Going to check out soon. Then spend some time at the aquarium then likely call it a day.

Mini Review:
As you can see this room has no carpet! Makes it less luxurious and cosy. Did not live up to expectation this Festive hotel deluxe family room. Amara Sanctuary, though touted as a tier lower and priced lower, I found more classy and comfortable in terms of finishing and room privisions. And beware, hordes of tourists around the hotel lobby etc, mainly Chinese and Indians. Somehow, hardy any Westerners. If you want peace and quiet, go Amara. If you want a family stay like a chalet, ok. If you want some luxury/class, no you don't get what you pay for.

Other dislikes:
1. No gym or at least cannot find it
2. Talk about cannot find - there are no sign boards stating Festive hotel when you are looking for where to park. Park far away and good luck walking, this place is huge.
3. When we pushed the sofa bed we found 2 packets of Macs ketchup, lego and dust. So much for feeling clean.
4. You got to walk a long way to get from hotel to the stuff in rws - about 7 to 10 mins walk I reckon.
5. There is no exclusiveness/security. No need card to access floors or swimming pool. (Could have contributed to 1 night hearing about 20 ppl in nearby room making a racous at 4am - which stopped after others complained apparently).

 

[cichlid]

SBDX001

 

[yattokame]

Yup. Festive hotel really like budget for casino goers. And the tourists just pack all around the lobby.

Try equarius? A bit out of the way but much nicer.

Spoiler

My fave is still MBS......always go gym at night, then go for run, early morning catch the sunrise on pool deck. And NDP fireworks are the best.

 

[yattokame]

SBDX001

I think i tried gaoxing's before and now u have to do this to me.

See if i can get a good one on my trip next week.

 

[cichlid]

I think i tried gaoxing's before and now u have to do this to me.

See if i can get a good one on my trip next week.

haha, for Seiko diver, this is it.

 

[snowver]

No original box

they gave this IN ADDITION to the original rolex box or IN PLACE of the original rolex box? big difference there, bro!

Yes they did

Wah, HJwatch upgraded their boxes sia!!

 

[TeenTitan01]

haha, for Seiko diver, this is it.

thick, big, huge and heavy (pic also shows it to be very wet): just the way bro yattokame likes it.

 

[TeenTitan01]

No original box



Yes they did

did you ask for them? they do stock original rolex boxes at hj (and yes, bro yattokame, I'm expecting more innuendos now. )

 

[slow_mo]

Going to check out soon. Then spend some time at the aquarium then likely call it a day.

Mini Review:
As you can see this room has no carpet! Makes it less luxurious and cosy. Did not live up to expectation this Festive hotel deluxe family room. Amara Sanctuary, though touted as a tier lower and priced lower, I found more classy and comfortable in terms of finishing and room privisions. And beware, hordes of tourists around the hotel lobby etc, mainly Chinese and Indians. Somehow, hardy any Westerners. If you want peace and quiet, go Amara. If you want a family stay like a chalet, ok. If you want some luxury/class, no you don't get what you pay for.

Other dislikes:
1. No gym or at least cannot find it
2. Talk about cannot find - there are no sign boards stating Festive hotel when you are looking for where to park. Park far away and good luck walking, this place is huge.
3. When we pushed the sofa bed we found 2 packets of Macs ketchup, lego and dust. So much for feeling clean.
4. You got to walk a long way to get from hotel to the stuff in rws - about 7 to 10 mins walk I reckon.
5. There is no exclusiveness/security. No need card to access floors or swimming pool. (Could have contributed to 1 night hearing about 20 ppl in nearby room making a racous at 4am - which stopped after others complained apparently).

Festive is more family oriented. Bigger rooms with bunk beds.

Hotel Crockford is more exclusive, which is at the other end.

Did you go to the HardRock Hotel pool? My boys love to play with sand there.

 

[babychimz]

Yea, equarius much better! Like it best among the rws hotels but not family-oriented if thats key

Yup. Festive hotel really like budget for casino goers. And the tourists just pack all around the lobby.

Try equarius? A bit out of the way but much nicer.

Spoiler

My fave is still MBS......always go gym at night, then go for run, early morning catch the sunrise on pool deck. And NDP fireworks are the best.

 

[coern]

Lew & Huey Phantom:

http://www.janistrading.com/phantom/

A lot of variants...

Wah this piece looks unique. What watch is it? Acrylic xtal?

 

[cyrenic]

Scallop Sunday

 

[AyuReady]

Sinnful Sunday

 

[yattokame]

Yea, equarius much better! Like it best among the rws hotels but not family-oriented if thats key

a bit far but the carpet grass outside the lobby gives the kids a lot of space to run, play ball, fly kite etc. and best of all it's not crowded. i can't rem which room I had but it was massive as per my pics.