The Watch Thread - Part 5

[zzyzx]

Wishing you a SPEEDY recovery my friend

Chio Omega you got there bro.

 

[ecan07]

Wow, which model is this? Price can sic?

Hahaha still got ppl dunno this watch ah?
But beware hor, bt every one of this model as nice hor...
Hahaha j/k... But jokes aside I really like the texture of this strap, one or the reasons I was attracted to this!

 

[a562140]

Any GMTs to introduce? Prefers metal bracelet and not too complicated face. Not too big (max 42mm)

Explorer II (white dial)

second the Explorer II - very underated watch, better value and more practical than a regular sub with the GMT function.

the newer 216750 is largish at 42mm and features some seriously oversized hands

i prefer the previous 16750 at 40mm which is in my opinions perfectly sized and proportioned.

found a pic off the web comparing new and old, black and white, oversized new vs regular old hands:

edit: another pic of the newer 216570 to show the wider bracelet to match the bigger case, however it seems rolex kept to the same clasp size which results in a rapidly narrowing of the band, from 21mm to 15mm!

 

[ecan07]

Nod of approval!!!

Yea got nod of approval from XMM!! My first! Woots!

 

[gumpie]

there's always another chance

Haha... indeed, but not for a while. CO has given me warning for buying so many watches in such a short time, so need to halt new purchases.

 

[Vanilla Way]

Yea got nod of approval from XMM!! My first! Woots!

lol...not xmm anymore for long time already!

 

[Thai_Rak_Thai]

the newer 216750 is largish at 42mm and features some seriously oversized hands

this is the one i hope to get though. hee

 

[Vanilla Way]

Haha ya... But my colleague v ark with me one la, so mayb jus being nice...
But then again, who can withstand the yatto aura!! LOL
Liking the watch btw thanks bro!

Hmm personally I feel ppl who are ark tend to speak the truth more than acquaintances- cos they feel less need to ''give you face''. It's ppl who are less close with you will tend to just be nice

 

[Vanilla Way]

OMG the dials are here but I never see my helper put on the piano hahahhahha!!!!

P/s strange.....my later order of 1 black fff dial came. The earlier orders of two blue dials never come leh.....

maybe your helper put on dining table? dressing table? coffee table?? try looking around or asking her.

 

[iV3RsOn]

Wishing you a SPEEDY recovery my friend

poison very strong!!!

 

[yattokame]

Oh when did you get the notification of payment received? I bought mine on 7th May, but I still haven't received my strap. The latest tracking info from USPS is this: "Your item has left our acceptance facility and is in transit to a sorting facility on May 13, 2014 at 2:29 pm in EAST LYME, CT 06333. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later."

I just checked....8th May.....

 

[balzebub]

this is the one i hope to get though. hee

This is my target oso, later...maybe end of the year..now focus on renovation blah blah..everything oso need money...contractors are evil.

 

[yattokame]

ok.... thought I'd start this for everyone's benefit....

I was browsing around and found what could be best prices for some of the more popular watches.... feel free to add your input; overwriting with cheaper sources you can find.... thanks all!
Prices to include shipping where applicable so we know the nett prices

SEIKO
SNZH53J - K2 $185
SNZH53K - not sure

SNZH55J - K2 $185
SNZH55K - petrolnut $169

SNZH57J - K2 $185
SNZH57K - not sure

SKX007J rubber strap - creationwatches $266
SKX007J nylon strap - creationwatches $266

SKX007K rubber strap - creationwatches $215
SKX007K jubilee bracelet - creationwatches $228

ORIENT
Bambino white/steel - WINS $190
Bambino black/RG - creationwatches $163
Bambino white/RG - creationwatches $156
Bambino white/YG - creationwatches $163
Bambino black/steel - creationwatches $163

kindly update pls thanks everyone

 

[yattokame]

maybe your helper put on dining table? dressing table? coffee table?? try looking around or asking her.

no leh she say this is the first parcel for me.....

i sure hope it didnt go missing.......

 

[sharkapl]

K2

55 K 175
55 J 185

i suppose 53/55/57 all same price

 

[dilphinus]

Seven Friday goes on a trip, not! Still not decided if I should wear it. Most likely not.

 

[slow_mo]

Long day at work...

Finally at home...

 

[rachdanon]

^ is that one of the older IWCs with Valjoux 7750 movement?

 

[gaoxing84]

Long day at work...

Finally at home...

Sg? Lol or?

 

[wwarrior]

what do you all think about this watch?

pic found from wornandwound.

around $600 sgd.