The Watch Thread - Part 4

[Samfreak]

IIRC, around $860? after I picked up the black dial, they are left with the white dial. The white dial is not as outstanding as the black.

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[thewiseone]

It all depends. Getting VAT refunded in cash can be an issue in some cases. For some, u may end up getting less VAT refunded if u opt for cash. If u are getting your refund in cash at Paris T1, it will be a nightmare. Its a long chaotic queue at the basement and your refund is only in Eur or USD. If the amount is large, why would u want to carry all that cash?

I have never experienced late tax/missed refunds in my travels all these years. The longest is 3-4 weeks tops.

Highly advisable to pay by cash instead of credit card because I heard of people getting their tax refund very late. So pay in cash and get euros back.

 

[FaNtAsIuM]

Hey Fantasium, if you're reading this ..... Island Watch (a sponsor at WUS) is offering the GMT @ US$466 (incl FedEx to SG)!

Thanks bro! I will check it out!

 

[josephkjc]

There's quite a few AP around strangely. PP, ALS and rare PAMs are the minority here, considering the price of one.

I think almost no zenith, GO, UN in this forum though.

Nice submersible, I hardly see anyone wearing it. Normally ppl go for luminor or radiomir. Why did u go for this ?

Share my previous Zenith. Miss it

 

[Benedetto13]

It all depends. Getting VAT refunded in cash can be an issue in some cases. For some, u may end up getting less VAT refunded if u opt for cash. If u are getting your refund in cash at Paris T1, it will be a nightmare. Its a long chaotic queue at the basement and your refund is only in Eur or USD. If the amount is large, why would u want to carry all that cash?

I have never experienced late tax/missed refunds in my travels all these years. The longest is 3-4 weeks tops.

You are right. I suffered in Paris. My wife bought her Chanel etc, in the end global blue screwd it up and we paid fine of few hundred because of stupid issues. So the risk is there..

 

[fabiaN__]

late by a few days...

took this photo while waiting for my gf to appear... (don't mind the scratches on the bezel)... cuz i dun really bother about the scratches ever since it got the first one..

and here's a random lume shot of my SKX007 and the PAM...

 

[info_guy]

Share my previous Zenith. Miss it

Is this as small as the reverso?

You are right. I suffered in Paris. My wife bought her Chanel etc, in the end global blue screwd it up and we paid fine of few hundred because of stupid issues. So the risk is there..

how did u pay fine instead of getting tax refund

 

[Benedetto13]

Is this as small as the reverso?



how did u pay fine instead of getting tax refund

They deduct from the tax refund! So I received a few hundred lesser than I supposed to.

 

[tremor]

My next watch will probably be this

 

[FaNtAsIuM]

My next watch will probably be this

Me too! Will most likely get it when it arrives at the AD

 

[billovee]

My next watch will probably be this

How much this cost ? Look very nice

 

[FaNtAsIuM]

How much this cost ? Look very nice

Retail is 4120.. It's not here yet.. Most likely in a month or 2..

 

[flame2000]

My next watch will probably be this

Nice. If I ever buy a chronograph watch, it has to be a column wheel movement like this one.

 

[josephkjc]

Is this as small as the reverso?

Bigger than JLC reverso and sits more comfortably on the wrist than the reverso as it has a slightly curved part at the back of the lugs. I tried both this and reverso before deciding on this.
It's the Zenith Port Royale. There is a slightly larger Grande version

 

[Samfreak]

See a lot of Rolexes being posted. Also my experience from sightings in the wild, Rolexes the most. Would like to see more Tags, Pam's, APs, and even some less common JLCs, Zeniths, IWCs, Pateks and ALS if any?.....come on when I go out I do a lot of watch spotting, I look at wrists and am often bored. Show your haute horology here, spread the passion..hee hee.

There's quite a few AP around strangely. PP, ALS and rare PAMs are the minority here, considering the price of one.

I think almost no zenith, GO, UN in this forum though.

JLC and Zenith reporting, Sir! UN - maybe next year depending on bonus, Sir! No interest in IWC/GO - no money for PP/ALS, Sir!

 

[Samfreak]

Thanks bro! I will check it out!

That's ~ S$260/30% cheaper than what I paid exactly a week ago! Still kicking myself. Unfortunately, they do not offer the Some X or I will definitely place an order for that.

 

[FaNtAsIuM]

That's ~ S$260/30% cheaper than what I paid exactly a week ago! Still kicking myself. Unfortunately, they do not offer the Some X or I will definitely place an order for that.

But the warranty is not international right? Need to factor in GST.. But it's much cheaper still.

 

[exxondus]

I'm 25 and if I were to get a Rolex, it'd be a black sub or explorer I/II..

Is noone gonna @ 10k budget for watch for 20yo???

No one cares how u spend ur money

I got my gmtiic when i was 27. But only got it after i fully paid for my house. Anyway, at that time, the gmtiic was onl abt 9k brand new. Prices so high now liaox. Haiz.

 

[fabiaN__]

No one cares how u spend ur money

I got my gmtiic when i was 27. But only got it after i fully paid for my house. Anyway, at that time, the gmtiic was onl abt 9k brand new. Prices so high now liaox. Haiz.

Hehe but not many ppl can pay for their places in full now wor.. I still must take a 25year loan

But must agree that the prices of stuff in general is always on an upward trend.. can only get my next watch after I settle the wedding and reno costs...

 

[Vanilla Way]

Hehe but not many ppl can pay for their places in full now wor.. I still must take a 25year loan

But must agree that the prices of stuff in general is always on an upward trend.. can only get my next watch after I settle the wedding and reno costs...

Well thats a reponsible way of handling things fabian when you are planning to get married there will be more outflow than inflow. feeling it right now hahaha,every expense seems to be in a few grands.