The Watch Thread - Part 3

[Jeremy1]

yeah I felt the 5712 a bit fragile.... feels like a casio. light and small.
dunno man. still undecided. and I'm not allowed to buy both.

I am eying for a AP ROO Chronograph....................

 

[yattokame]

I am eying for a AP ROO Chronograph....................

I was just asking in another forum..... are preowned AP prices coming down? never really followed them though. The reason I am asking is because my impression of them are always above 20k but lately I see quite a few going below 20k..... or am I mistaken?

 

[vienn379]

Hi guys i'm looking for AP ROO Bumblebee. anyone got lobang?

 

[yattokame]

Hi guys i'm looking for AP ROO Bumblebee. anyone got lobang?

LuxuryTime.com.sg

 

[vienn379]

sold off already ...i called earlier in the morning

 

[vienn379]

anyway which dealer in jp is reliable. maybe i'll order if the price is good since yen is so low now.

 

[coern]

Watch gurus, can review on Tag Heuer Calibre 36 & 1887? Is the calibre 36 modular or integrated ar?

seems like this one is modified zenith movement:

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 36 Flyback First Look | The Home of TAG Heuer Collectors | CARRERA

this thread doesn't have many Tag supporters, most people post about cheap and cheerful watches (tissot etc) or more dressy and "uncle-y" makes. you'll have better luck reading articles on The Home of TAG Heuer & Vintage Heuer Collectors | Calibre 11 if you're interested in Tag.

Also try: http://www.onthedash.com/thoughts/introducing-carrera-calibre-36/

 

[Lurker_13]

seems like this one is modified zenith movement:

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 36 Flyback First Look | The Home of TAG Heuer Collectors | CARRERA

this thread doesn't have many Tag supporters, most people post about cheap and cheerful watches (tissot etc) or more dressy and "uncle-y" makes. you'll have better luck reading articles on The Home of TAG Heuer & Vintage Heuer Collectors | Calibre 11 if you're interested in Tag.

Also try: Arriving in 36 Hours: TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 36 Chronograph « On The Dash

Thanks coern! Will read up from the links.

 

[Jeremy1]

I was just asking in another forum..... are preowned AP prices coming down? never really followed them though. The reason I am asking is because my impression of them are always above 20k but lately I see quite a few going below 20k..... or am I mistaken?

I never see any under 20K so far.......................

Unless u are referring to the much older models ?

 

[Jeremy1]

LuxuryTime.com.sg

sold off already ...i called earlier in the morning

That day I brought my Pam 312 from there, just saw it.................................

The staff let me have a feel of the watch, very solid.

 

[Triste]

But on the front page it's stated no extra charges on credit card usage.
I remember shopping there (was it yodobashi or komehyo....or...?) actually had 免税 counters to refund your taxes in cash on the spot. Had done it quite a few times. Whereas most of them will deduct the 5% tax. I don't remember being added any extra for credit cards usage, but I do remember having some problems with my AMEX. Usually they will ask you for a PIN, but since we have none, just tell them "na-i" or "na-shi" or just hit the enter button. But the AMEX card got repeatedly rejected. I had to call the number on my card and it was still not solved. In the end used my JCB card.

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I now have a new target-The royal oak skeleton Rose Gold. Will go jackroad to check if they have it there.

The ROO series are either you love it or don't. I had a choice to pick up the rolex daytona everose full gold watch 116505, but i opted for the 44mm novelty forged carbon instead.

Zero regrets even though the perceived value of having a gold watch seems to be "more worth it"

AP watches can hold their own class.

 

[Triste]

I was just asking in another forum..... are preowned AP prices coming down? never really followed them though. The reason I am asking is because my impression of them are always above 20k but lately I see quite a few going below 20k..... or am I mistaken?

If you are talking about G series ROO , they are all around 19k for used ones. It also depends on condition and the type of ROO. Pandas are usually much more popular than say Navy for instance.

 

[Triste]

yes if you turn a few pages back I am considering between the GMT full gold and the 5712.

I personally think the 5712 is a much better choice to go with.

Rolex full gold, with the exception of the ever rose model is a little too gaudy imo.

 

[yattokame]

I personally think the 5712 is a much better choice to go with.

Rolex full gold, with the exception of the ever rose model is a little too gaudy imo.

I feel the everose looks kind of strange on my wrist. For now I'm tending towards the 5712 as well.

 

[Triste]

I feel the everose looks kind of strange on my wrist. For now I'm tending towards the 5712 as well.

Very nice piece. Initially i was thinking of getting the 5980R, but i think i'll hunt for the AP skeleton in the grey market space.

Really love how it wears on my wrist.

 

[teecee]

haven't been there, but prices are really very attractive, not to mention the 5% tax rebate (for the case of Japan, the purchase has to be above 10,000 yen). I'm not sure how jackroad gives the rebate though - in the form of straightforward discount or cash rebate.

Jackroad gives the discount upfront. The watch might be a grey import however, with the original retailer's stamp on the warranty card. On the day I visited, they had a mandarin translator as they were expecting PRC tourists. You can contact them beforehand to make sure they have the exact model in stock.

 

[Jeremy1]

Very nice piece. Initially i was thinking of getting the 5980R, but i think i'll hunt for the AP skeleton in the grey market space.

Really love how it wears on my wrist.

 

[gazar1]

Has any one here tried craooy07 service? Can feedback???

 

[yattokame]

Very nice piece. Initially i was thinking of getting the 5980R, but i think i'll hunt for the AP skeleton in the grey market space.

Really love how it wears on my wrist.

I started with skeleton watches. Dammit now you make me gian again.
Very very nice. The steel one doesnt even look half as good. Probably with the lighting too.

 

[gt_5454]

I dont really like how the AP looks. IMHO its too colourful and some versions look like a G shock. It all Lies in the eye of the beholder.

Have my eyes on the Nautilus 5712 for now.

A nautilus with bracelet can be a good candidate as a 1 watch. Elegant enough for the black tie event and rugged enough to go with t shirts and berms. A very refined and expensive 1 watch no doubt.