The Watch Thread - Part 7

[Strawberry_Cream]

I met up a few purveyors of haute horrorlogy over at keppel.

they say, low end buy japanese
mid end buy swiss.

high end buy german.

PP, VC and AP cant make anything better looking than this.

 

[BlitzStryker]

Last Thursday shoot at my bro ROM.

Good day to all. Cheers!

 

[K3vlar]

wow plenty of spam from the previous few posts.

I see many Daytonas on the market recently - possible Daytona update on the horizon at Basel?

 

[arctuates]

Rolex passion report speculates as such iirc. They are accurate on the new root beer and north face though.

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

to top off some spam

what kind of an idiotic watchmaker would create a date dial like this?

better stay far away from IWC.

I know tag heuer did. But tag heuer stopped.

 

[Donten]

Hey guys

TLDR:
Does anyone know how much the IWC 5001 and 5007 go for? And for a budget of SGD 10,000 - 12,000, what watches should I get?

Details:
I'm planning on getting my first "real" watch (going to be upgrading from a Citizen watch) and thought I should get some feedback before pulling the trigger.

I've looked around for a bit and am in love with the IWC Portuguese (tried the Chronograph 3714 today) - found it just the right mix of sporty and dressy - versatile enough for my needs. Also like a few JLCs but for my budget (SGD 10,000 - 12,000), I think only the Reserve de Marche stands out.

What kept me from getting the IW 3714 was the fact the case was sealed- not a deal breaker, but at that price (was quoted slightly over SGD 10,000), I prefer to go with something with a clear caseback like the IW5007 (that I did not manage to try or get a price for).

Question:
- Any recommendations given my budget and taste?
- Any indicative price of the IW 5001 (out of curiosity) and IW 5007? Wonder if they are within my budget.

Other points of note:
- No Zeniths please, I know the movement is good and the price is great value, but they are simply not my taste.
- No Rolexes or Speedmasters too, find them too common.
- I've tried the IWC Pilot Chronograph but unfortunately it looks odd on me.
- I prefer watches with in-house movements.
- I prefer watches with steel casing with leather straps.
- Will likely be getting the watch from an AD, unless there's some compelling reason to go to the boutique.

Thanks!

Grand Seiko.

SBGJ005

understated, within your budget, limited ed, inhouse movement

wow does she (charlize thieron?) have a 7" wrist ?

no idea, but its hella hot imo.

 

[Milo-Dino]

can ask all experts here...
where's a good place in town/west/north to buy and change nato strap.

I got a stainless steel seiko samurai and thinking of freshening it up with a nato strap

 

[K3vlar]

can ask all experts here...
where's a good place in town/west/north to buy and change nato strap.

I got a stainless steel seiko samurai and thinking of freshening it up with a nato strap

get a proper watch tool and change yourself? plenty of how-to videos on youtube.

 

[i_got_a_question_to_ask]

I met up a few purveyors of haute horrorlogy over at keppel.

they say, low end buy japanese
mid end buy swiss.

high end buy german.

PP, VC and AP cant make anything better looking than this.

Which Lange do you own?

 

[yattokame]

ok I was at the watch shop at Burj al arab......prices not attractive. Not surprised. the blue hands 7-day IWC was about 15k. Model no 500107 or something.

the burj al arab.


no expenses spared


decided to have breakfast at Junsui...... about $150 per pax. Honestly, variety was a bit sad.But the place was true to its name - JIN SUI ah!!!!


never OT. watch and shoe shot.


the price of cars may really be the reason I may take up residence here....yes, not forgetting NO INCOME TAX!!!


Then we had lunch at this nice place called salmontini at Mall of the emirates....t


I'm not a foodie but I love this steak.


will be doing more shopping towards the end of the week......for now, watch prices aren't that attractive - DFS in changi airport seems a better choice.

 

[K3vlar]

"Purveyors of haute horlogerie" (and their kay kiang friends) should post their own wrist shots so mere mortals can be awed

 

[yattokame]

About 5 years ago, the MontBlanc DLC Sport Chrono caught my eye and I fell in love with it. I did not have the $$ to purchase it then. As my knowledge on watches grew, I became more hesitant to purchase it as I did not want to overpay for a watch with standard 7750 mvt. Still loved the look thou. I was disappointed to learn that the watch was discontinued last year, but I still do frequent searches online for it.

I was able to find one on eBay during August last year and I started bidding for it, I won the auction but just nice was in Korea for meeting. I tried to pay via Paypal but the bank found the transaction suspicious and reversed it. Just like that I made a loss of few hundred dollars due to currency conversion. After that I lost interest in the watch.

Last week, I was getting my moonwatch modded at LuAnn. While browsing through her shop I came across this watch and knew I had to get it. I traded a watch which I seldom wear and top up some cash for it. Apologies for babbling so much, but I'm happy that I got the first Swiss watch that caught my eye. The oem strap was too short, hence I got a Kain Heritage Croc strap for it.

See whether I can finally post my own pics

you know, the Pam024 is my first love PAM.....but I ended up with the 305.

the thought of getting a 24 is still very much alive in my mind. See how bah.

 

[Chrysanthemum Tea]

Lunchtime soon !

wow what model is this?

 

[K3vlar]

you know, the Pam024 is my first love PAM.....but I ended up with the 305.

the thought of getting a 24 is still very much alive in my mind. See how bah.

i very nearly got a 24 too, until the 305 came along.

Just cannot resist going for 47mm, 24 can always come later especially at a good price

 

[shootist]

Every family has a retarded cousin. Strawberry Cream is our's.

The way you put it.

Size is too big

7 days cant go under cuff.

Only portuguese chrono can.

Generally speaking, my sleeves are rolled up, so that isn't a problem.

Grand Seiko.

SBGJ005

understated, within your budget, limited ed, inhouse movement




no idea, but its hella hot imo.

Looks not bad, will check it out. Thanks!

 

[keith88]

wow what model is this?

it is SARG011

 

[yattokame]

i very nearly got a 24 too, until the 305 came along.

Just cannot resist going for 47mm, 24 can always come later especially at a good price

ya man.... same mentality here.... wanna buy pam, just whack all the way. And I preferred the open caseback compared to the 24.

I'm now quite intrigued by the full polished 24C...... I may get one when I go to japan in june - u want group purchase?

 

[K3vlar]

ya man.... same mentality here.... wanna buy pam, just whack all the way. And I preferred the open caseback compared to the 24.

I'm now quite intrigued by the full polished 24C...... I may get one when I go to japan in june - u want group purchase?

why not - if the yen hovers at its current rate and not gain on our sgd further

 

[Chronology]

ya man.... same mentality here.... wanna buy pam, just whack all the way. And I preferred the open caseback compared to the 24.

I'm now quite intrigued by the full polished 24C...... I may get one when I go to japan in june - u want group purchase?

I like your idea of "whack all the way" haha! Now.. If only Pam 312 came in a 47mm version.

 

[K3vlar]

but then again, Yatto, to find 2 sets of 24-c at one shop easy meh?