The Watch Thread - Part 13

[cyrenic]

Hi all,

Wish to get a decent watch for my brother when he starts work in the civil service. May I ask for some recommendations which are decent, not overly flashy (for someone in govt service) and hold value?

Budget around 15k. Happier to spend less. Am thinking of the new omega as stated above! Can someone share the price and how to get it?

Thank you!

Tudor Pelagos.

Less noticeable than a Rolex, but a solid watch in itself.

 

[tictactor]

hello!
Wondering if SARB/JDM owners can input!
Looking to try on the SARB033/35; would the seiko boutiques in vivo/jem have them? If not, apart from big time, where can I try them on?

 

[Ed.YEO]

Hi all,

Wish to get a decent watch for my brother when he starts work in the civil service. May I ask for some recommendations which are decent, not overly flashy (for someone in govt service) and hold value?

Budget around 15k. Happier to spend less. Am thinking of the new omega as stated above! Can someone share the price and how to get it?

Thank you!

一隻＂好＂錶需要到15千咩？要到15千的錶，不算是＂好錶＂了。。。这样的贵錶地位提升了，提升至＂展示级＂的錶款了！

 

[rachdanon]

Does Tudor hold its value well?



Yup I don't want it to be overly flashy / in-your-face type. What's a grail territory? Should I get a new watch or a vintage?

It's so difficult choosing a watch as a gift

Unless you get a gold or gaudy piece the likes of Hublot....its not easy to be flashy actually. People don't notice watches that much actually...unless they are into watches. When someone speaks of a watch he is targeting to get that is usually high in price, its called a grail.

Better stay off vintage....even those who frequent this thread dont know much about vintage, me included.

If you want to get a new watch, get from grey or from AD at good discount. When you have a piece in mind, ask in this thread....many will be able to guide/help you so you get a good price.

 

[bwaysaikryptonite]

Hi all,

Wish to get a decent watch for my brother when he starts work in the civil service. May I ask for some recommendations which are decent, not overly flashy (for someone in govt service) and hold value?

Budget around 15k. Happier to spend less. Am thinking of the new omega as stated above! Can someone share the price and how to get it?

Thank you!

In before brother = ts

 

[evolute8]

hello!
Wondering if SARB/JDM owners can input!
Looking to try on the SARB033/35; would the seiko boutiques in vivo/jem have them? If not, apart from big time, where can I try them on?

Is that the Grand Cocktail (baby grand seiko)?

 

[cyrenic]

Does Tudor hold its value well?

You do know that most watches don't hold value well? Rolex maybe if you hold long time can. But straight out of shop value drop until they raise prices. Exception is limited edition but only if it's a popular one. Else same.

You want your brother to wear but the watch has to hold value, jin pai tan. Need to scotchtape the whole watch, else moment got scratch Carouhellers will 50% discount lowball you.

Can't have your cake and eat it too...

 

[gaoxing84]

You do know that most watches don't hold value well? Rolex maybe if you hold long time can. But straight out of shop value drop until they raise prices. Exception is limited edition but only if it's a popular one. Else same.

Hahaha you step out immediately lose money.
Hold maybe long term can but can be Kan long.
What you need is demand.
Rolex always in demand

 

[cyrenic]

Unless you get a gold or gaudy piece the likes of Hublot....its not easy to be flashy actually. People don't notice watches that much actually...unless they are into watches. When someone speaks of a watch he is targeting to get that is usually high in price, its called a grail.

Better stay off vintage....even those who frequent this thread dont know much about vintage, me included.

If you want to get a new watch, get from grey or from AD at good discount. When you have a piece in mind, ask in this thread....many will be able to guide/help you so you get a good price.

Everyone knows what a Rolex looks like though. Sad fact of life.

 

[tictactor]

Is that the Grand Cocktail (baby grand seiko)?

nope! I think that's the sarx line, not sarb haha

 

[pwillie]

Does Tudor hold its value well?



Yup I don't want it to be overly flashy / in-your-face type. What's a grail territory? Should I get a new watch or a vintage?

It's so difficult choosing a watch as a gift

why dont u ask your brother?
watch is pretty personal, even if you buy one that holds value well, he may not like it

anyway holding value well means you are just looking at rolex. period.

 

[TVaddict]

Give the 15k to your brother. He will be happier.

If he wants a watch he will get one he fancy with that money. If he doesn't want a watch you buy for him also wasted.

Worse still, if you bought something that he wouldn't want to wear.

 

[evolute8]

nope! I think that's the sarx line, not sarb haha

ohh..how different is sarx line vs sarb line?

 

[delrosa81]

Does Tudor hold its value well?



Yup I don't want it to be overly flashy / in-your-face type. What's a grail territory? Should I get a new watch or a vintage?

It's so difficult choosing a watch as a gift

As what others have mentioned, contrary to popular belief, most if not all brands of watches does not hold value well except for certain models or v limited ones. Its like the stock market, u nv know which one will suddenly rise in value or suddenly drop in value. Buy what sings to U and makes u smile when the watch is on your wrist.

If you are talking about tudor, a good resale value without losing too much would be the black bag bronze. U wont make money out of it but u wont loose too mucb if U sell a short while after u buy it.

 

[slow_mo]

Does Tudor hold its value well?

Yup I don't want it to be overly flashy / in-your-face type. What's a grail territory? Should I get a new watch or a vintage?

It's so difficult choosing a watch as a gift

It's never easy to a gift that someone really likes. Best if you sound him out and check on what he wants before you buy.

Watch is like jewelry, very personal. He prefers a chronograph, dress watch, diver, pilot, smart watch?!

A sports Rolex will be best for value retention. That being said, it will still be very unlikely that it appreaciates in value.

Nothing wrong with wearing a Rolex (not full gold) when you are working in the civil service. Rolex is a common brand and can be seen as an entry level luxury watch.

 

[naro]

It's never easy to a gift that someone really likes. Best if you sound him out and check on what he wants before you buy.

Watch is like jewelry, very personal. He prefers a chronograph, dress watch, diver, pilot, smart watch?!

A sports Rolex will be best for value retention. That being said, it will still be very unlikely that it appreaciates in value.

Nothing wrong with wearing a Rolex (not full gold) when you are working in the civil service. Rolex is a common brand and can be seen as an entry level luxury watch.

Based on my experience, most ppl in sales usually wears a Rolex.

 

[tictactor]

ohh..how different is sarx line vs sarb line?

watch this! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QUsjNUFW6os

 

[Red Nails]

Can u all not give rubbish advice like all rolexes lose value immediately?

There are models that command 4 digit premiums straight out of the boutique if u were to sell (I wouldn't tho)

 

[Ed.YEO]

Can u all not give rubbish advice like all rolexes lose value immediately?...

面对现实啦！！！你不是盲目的，你应该见过还是经历过惨痛的现实！
要是你还没有“体验”的话，今天发薪水（有些加年中花红），就走入劳力士经销商，买下一只皇冠，再去二手商那里将手中的皇冠卖掉。。。证明你是对的！

 

[cyrenic]

Can u all not give rubbish advice like all rolexes lose value immediately?

There are models that command 4 digit premiums straight out of the boutique if u were to sell (I wouldn't tho)

Wow, going to hoot now and flip flip flip and retire.

Trust me, if can command premium, boutique also charge premium.