The Watch Thread - Part 5

[bob83hello]

Hi,
I am interested in getting this Tag Heuer Model: CALIBRE 1887
AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH 43 mm (REF: CAR2A10.BA0799)


I saw the price tag in Watches of Switzerland of this watch is SGD$7200.
Anyone knows if this is the retail price? It is similar with Tag Heuer Boutiques too?
I heard I can get discounts from shops like Watches of Switzerland, Cortina Watches, Sincere Watches etc... Is it true? Even the boutiques also provides discounts up to 20%?

Any where else having better prices? I dont want to get it online as I am afraid it might be fake. I wanted to buy from a shop physically. haha...

This is my first time getting such an expensive watch.
So can anyone give me suggestions and advice???

i dont think its worth to spend so much on a tag.

my 2 cents

 

[yattokame]

*edit - just saw your pm

I pm-ed you my number for easier corresponding... but nvm la..

i went to get something else instead alr...

pai sey.... I tend to miss PM or totally forgot about replying them...... happens to me a few times already

can share what you bought instead?

 

[bob83hello]

pai sey.... I tend to miss PM or totally forgot about replying them...... happens to me a few times already

can share what you bought instead?

its ok la. i got a sevenfriday p1 instead as redarmy contacted me the moment the stocks came in.

my gf wasnt v happy for me to spend so much after splurding on a pam in feb...

im thinking to get the fc as my nx target... the video u posted was dope

 

[Donten]

Hi,
I am interested in getting this Tag Heuer Model: CALIBRE 1887
AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH 43 mm (REF: CAR2A10.BA0799)


I saw the price tag in Watches of Switzerland of this watch is SGD$7200.
Anyone knows if this is the retail price? It is similar with Tag Heuer Boutiques too?
I heard I can get discounts from shops like Watches of Switzerland, Cortina Watches, Sincere Watches etc... Is it true? Even the boutiques also provides discounts up to 20%?

Any where else having better prices? I dont want to get it online as I am afraid it might be fake. I wanted to buy from a shop physically. haha...

This is my first time getting such an expensive watch.
So can anyone give me suggestions and advice???

not worth it imo. there are better choices out there. can look at omega speedmaster at that price?

 

[yattokame]

its ok la. i got a sevenfriday p1 instead as redarmy contacted me the moment the stocks came in.

my gf wasnt v happy for me to spend so much after splurding on a pam in feb...

im thinking to get the fc as my nx target... the video u posted was dope

I actually have been looking at the P1 becos it's full steel - but seems like it's quite rare even from grey importers....

can share how much u got it for?

anyway I have pm-ed you the details for the FC - all the best!

 

[bob83hello]

not worth it imo. there are better choices out there. can look at omega speedmaster at that price?

maybe able to get a preowned sub if hardworking enuff

 

[Donten]

maybe able to get a preowned sub if hardworking enuff

more than enough. think 4.5k can get 14060.

 

[bob83hello]

I actually have been looking at the P1 becos it's full steel - but seems like it's quite rare even from grey importers....

can share how much u got it for?

anyway I have pm-ed you the details for the FC - all the best!

u can get 10% off the rrp listed at shops. the website pricing is misleading(exclude gst) till i went to enquire since one of its retail was near mine.

i was quite swayed from gettin the p1 as its m.i.c. but its actually q pleasant to the eyes aesthetically and i love huge watches. but pricing-wise, the fc was pricey-er tho it was a beauty

yup i saw the details. i was guessing thg at paragon initially. hahah!

 

[bob83hello]

more than enough. think 4.5k can get 14060.

116610 ftw

 

[Nakedtoes]

wah since 1998..... I still in NS then.... 20y.o.

only bought my first luxury watch (the maurice lacroix skeleton) in 2004 with my first bonus. Honestly sometimes kicking myself for not buying a rolex back then, despite the SA pushing heavily.

My first working watch a Tag quartz.regretted too should get lolex

 

[rachdanon]

Today quite free. Spent quite a bit of time working out.

Yup, FF. Still the best in the market here i must say. Did a 10 mile run outdoors at 12pm earlier.

Hot!

Wah you must have plenty energy. 10 mile is 16km!! almost 1/2 marathon. Guys, I think we have a Captain America in our midst!

 

[Nakedtoes]

7k can buy rolex lar pls...

 

[Donten]

116610 ftw

nope. 14060m ftw. symmetrical dial with 2 line.

 

[bob83hello]

nope. 14060m ftw. symmetrical dial with 2 line.

it has its own charm i guess but value-wise, 116610 maintains...

n i kinda like dates...

 

[rachdanon]

My watch collections which suits all different occassions


got this Tag Heuer 2000 Professional Automatic for under $1k in 1998, now maybe $1.6k

bought in 2002 for $4k , now maybe $5k ?

got longines for $1k, now maybe $1.5k

last but not least, 48mm bezel chronograph damage $295

Sure or not all your pieces all appreciate in price? Thought its unheard off nowadays except for the really rare and expensive pieces.

 

[All in a Day]

Sure or not all your pieces all appreciate in price? Thought its unheard off nowadays except for the really rare and expensive pieces.

Possible that the RRP of the same piece went up based on current prices but certainly not an indication of what he can get if he sells off his watches today. + the tag i believe is discontinued model. They dont even name the series 2000, 4000 etc anymore

 

[rachdanon]

Hi,
I am interested in getting this Tag Heuer Model: CALIBRE 1887
AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH 43 mm (REF: CAR2A10.BA0799)


I saw the price tag in Watches of Switzerland of this watch is SGD$7200.
Anyone knows if this is the retail price? It is similar with Tag Heuer Boutiques too?
I heard I can get discounts from shops like Watches of Switzerland, Cortina Watches, Sincere Watches etc... Is it true? Even the boutiques also provides discounts up to 20%?

Any where else having better prices? I dont want to get it online as I am afraid it might be fake. I wanted to buy from a shop physically. haha...

This is my first time getting such an expensive watch.
So can anyone give me suggestions and advice???

The general 20% discount was reduced to 15% discount in 1 Jan 2012 (iirc) and that's for boutique. AD I think you might get slightly better. If you want even better prices, get from reputed grey dealer in swx forums. However, not sure if they have this model. Not many Tags there but more Rolex (duh of course), AP, Panerais, Pateks and the higher end stuff.

 

[rachdanon]

i dont think its worth to spend so much on a tag.

my 2 cents

If 'a tag' has the connotation of the Tag of 10 years ago (think plastic bezel F1) maybe. But Tag has transformed itself in leaps and bounds over the last decade. I suggest he try it on himself. Movement wise the 1887 is respected among the WIS.

 

[dahui~]

Wah you must have plenty energy. 10 mile is 16km!! almost 1/2 marathon. Guys, I think we have a Captain America in our midst!

i did 21km on Vesak day actually. Although its only 5km difference, but the fatigue after is no joke, especially under the hot sun

Truth is i do feel tired. I just try my best to enjoy the moment and the experience. After all, no one run is exactly the same.

 

[gaoxing84]

more than enough. think 4.5k can get 14060.

serious ah? haha can aim leh. haha. sub ND right?
haha this might just take over my aqua racer