The Watch Thread - Part 5

[basic___]

Been looking around forums and decided to mod my skx007 to be something like this:

 

[Paladium]

this whole case reinforces my thinking that the "vintage" watch market is at least 50% marketing or "bullsh*t" as some would more eloquently put it...

Modern watches are not spared from marketing and "bulls**t" either.

 

[coern]

Modern watches are not spared from marketing and "bulls**t" either.

Agree!!! Reading some of these watch magazine articles is like viewing a circle jerk.

 

[jase07]

What's the size of the watch? What's the damage?

Case Size: 38.50mm diameter

its sold already.

 

[gurgkle]

Oh! Do you know what is the difference between the type (II and there's a IIC or something like that). Did you bought it recently or was it like a year or 2 ago from eBay? Thanks for the information!!

I have the type IIa, which is 22mm tapering to 20mm at the sports clasp. Type IIc is identical apart from the tapering from 22mm to 18mm. Hope this helps!

 

[Henabi]

Just sharing, an interesting and big piece of news in the vintage watch industry.

Watch Lover Celebrity John Mayer Sues Bob Maron For $656,000 After Buying Several 'Counterfeit' ROLEX Timepieces | aBlogtoWatch

there's always the "make a trip to Rolex center to authenticate the watch" thingy, even if the dealer claimed that Rolex has authenticated the watch last time...

 

[kiosai]

Been looking around forums and decided to mod my skx007 to be something like this:

U r aware this beautiful mod is going to be expensive right?

final cost likely nearly double that of the base SKX wif domed sapphire, replacement dial, hands set, chapter ring and bezel insert..

Then again a visit to yobokies is always painful to the wallet.. hahaha..

 

[Triste]

Lange 1 'Darth'

I wanted to buy it for the missus but it got sold within 10 mins

 

[jase07]

there's always the "make a trip to Rolex center to authenticate the watch" thingy, even if the dealer claimed that Rolex has authenticated the watch last time...

yeah, this is big news in the watch circle because Robert Maron is considered a very well known watch trader figure.

 

[jase07]

I wanted to buy it for the missus but it got sold within 10 mins

so sorry bro. next time got anymore will let you know.

 

[slow_mo]

Good Morning to all of you!

Any reviews?

 

[slow_mo]

No mood for the panerai now.

My dad just got diagnosed for shingles. Now worried abt our kids at home cos he looks after them everyday.

Taking one week childcare leave to look after them as we also just had a new domestic helper.

Sh*t happens.

Take care of yourself so that you can better take care of others.

 

[rachdanon]

There is an Oris booth at Bugis junction. I only like their diver range. Big tough looking.

 

[Henabi]

yeah, this is big news in the watch circle because Robert Maron is considered a very well known watch trader figure.

i see... among the rich and famous I supposed...

probably these people trusted this person too much. He abused this trust and led him to all these crap

 

[yattokame]

The kids start young.

 

[Lurker_13]

The kids start young.

too cute lah!!!

 

[Azrielsc]

Something exotic came in the mail today!

An amazing customised elephant hide strap (CITES certification, of course) with a huge handmade buckle!

Some more photos are found here: New Pam Owner! - Page 29

Someone commented that I may have accidentally been sent a spade instead of a buckle... Hahaha!

Now the only problem I have is to get back my hole puncher from my friend, so that I can get my buckling hole punched and wear the strap.

Still waiting impatiently for a few more straps to come in...

@Yatto: Wishing your father a speedy recovery and quick come join the Pam club, Mr Anti-Paneristi. You can see the huge choices of straps at your fingertips!

 

[slow_mo]

The kids start young.

Part of my boy's collection:

 

[Henabi]

Azrielsc.... shouldn't you be resting??? =P

 

[Azrielsc]

Azrielsc.... shouldn't you be resting??? =P

Resting in front of the computer!

Excited about my elephant strap mah... Haven't seen it in the wild before leh!