The Watch Thread - Part 8

[jonleelk]

Anyone tried this micro brand watch?

 

[Henabi]

Anyone tried this micro brand watch?

The first one look exactly like a certain citizen watch

 

[PiPiChew]

Anyone tried this micro brand watch?

The first one logo very cute I like

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[PiPiChew]

High 5^ same here... I came to this thread because of orient star classic. Slowly, it progressed to a rolex submariner 16800 (made in 1985) which I realised is not gonna be possible as I was preparing to propose to my wife...get a house etc...

Ya. Settle down and benefit both parties is better than me selfishly hogging that 10k and benefit only myself with a Rolex. Of course if I'm single I would probably be like randomgreen buy a Rolex and pamper myself hahahaha. Better spend on a watch than to party it away eh.

Wahhh I wonder back in 1985 how much does a Sub costs.

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[Henabi]

morning lecture with my O1B

SAME SAME!!!

 

[reikizi]

Anyone tried this micro brand watch?

Lew & huey, I wanted to buy their ricardo but it seems their kickstarter was not successful and not available from their website

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lewandhuey/riccardo-rally-inspired-automatic-chronograph-watc

 

[Henabi]

Ya. Settle down and benefit both parties is better than me selfishly hogging that 10k and benefit only myself with a Rolex. Of course if I'm single I would probably be like randomgreen buy a Rolex and pamper myself hahahaha. Better spend on a watch than to party it away eh.

Wahhh I wonder back in 1985 how much does a Sub costs.

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very true... the 10K for the watch can be better used to renovate our new home and also standby for "rainy days"

maybe about 3 to 4k?!

 

[xuan87]

very true... the 10K for the watch can be better used to renovate our new home and also standby for "rainy days"

maybe about 3 to 4k?!

2K for 2 x OT500, 8K for home renovation, ENUFF SAID!!

 

[PiPiChew]

2K for 2 x OT500, 8K for home renovation, ENUFF SAID!!

Haha why do you think I hoot a Steinhart Flieger? Cos all I need is an OT500 and the 8k goes into reno like you said

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[xuan87]

Haha why do you think I hoot a Steinhart Flieger? Cos all I need is an OT500 and the 8k goes into reno like you said

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You need 2 OT500.... One for your wife.... The other for me, your other wife LOL

 

[radiancez567]

Bro I was like you...then I had a GF

Slowly Rolex >> Omega >> Damasko >> Tissot >> Steinhart

...

So yea is good to save up for something you like etc. And yea you have no commitments like bills to pay etc. But this may suddenly all change when you meet your other half. And don't forget the 11k is very useful for down payment for BTO.

Well... seems like we're all assuming randomgreen is peasant 'poor' because he is still undergraduate. Scarly spending 11k to him is like us spending $110... who knows!

Anyway yes, I already mentioned in my previous post that when purchasing a luxury item, is this luxury item really worth the money spent? Of course, one derives that 'song' feeling, that 'I finally bought this with my hard-earned money', that 'I am now one level up above the other measly peasants', that 'I finally owned my dream watch'. But we have to ask ourselves, what is the opportunity cost? Will you derive more enjoyment from purchasing something else instead?

For example, 11K cold hard cash, I could own a quite high-end gaming desktop, a school laptop, a quite high-end music player, some nice blazers, shirts, pants, towels, a good pair of spectacles, and some nice gifts for GF, and yet probably still have spare for a nice Seiko automatic watch... the list goes on...

Compare this to 11K = one Rolex watch

Which derive more satisfaction with the same amount of money? (For me it's the former because I'm a peasant)

Everything is a balance between the cash you have, and the things you really need/want in any point of life, the kind of lifestyle you want, and how much you want to reserve for future use. So just my 2 cents.

 

[jonleelk]

Haha why do you think I hoot a Steinhart Flieger? Cos all I need is an OT500 and the 8k goes into reno like you said

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Good choice for 2k. Mon-Thur OT500. Fri-Sun Flieger.

Balance 8k diamond ring for wifey... She will luv u deep deep service u gao gao night after night!

Oops... How come I sound like someone...

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[soilwork]

i am sure glad that i bought my sub at 8k plus

Hey wait, in respect of Seanie.

Does that mean i can sell at 11K now?

LOL

 

[crashed]

Well... seems like we're all assuming randomgreen is peasant 'poor' because he is still undergraduate. Scarly spending 11k to him is like us spending $110... who knows!

Anyway yes, I already mentioned in my previous post that when purchasing a luxury item, is this luxury item really worth the money spent? Of course, one derives that 'song' feeling, that 'I finally bought this with my hard-earned money', that 'I am now one level up above the other measly peasants', that 'I finally owned my dream watch'. But we have to ask ourselves, what is the opportunity cost? Will you derive more enjoyment from purchasing something else instead?

For example, 11K cold hard cash, I could own a quite high-end gaming desktop, a school laptop, a quite high-end music player, some nice blazers, shirts, pants, towels, a good pair of spectacles, and some nice gifts for GF, and yet probably still have spare for a nice Seiko automatic watch... the list goes on...

Compare this to 11K = one Rolex watch

Which derive more satisfaction with the same amount of money? (For me it's the former because I'm a peasant)

Everything is a balance between the cash you have, and the things you really need/want in any point of life, the kind of lifestyle you want, and how much you want to reserve for future use. So just my 2 cents.

Completely understand what you're referring to as opportunity cost. Well if one doesn't sacrifice his lifestyle (clothes, meals, holidays, entertainment etc), or maybe just cutting back on those by 20% to fund his purchase, then I'll say go for it.

 

[xuan87]

Completely understand what you're referring to as opportunity cost. Well if one doesn't sacrifice his lifestyle (clothes, meals, holidays, entertainment etc), or maybe just cutting back on those by 20% to fund his purchase, then I'll say go for it.

In addition to opportunity cost, I also think in terms of spare cash. For example, I will rather pay $15k for a Rolex 10 years later when I have a spare $100k in my bank account, than pay $10k for the same Rolex right now when I only have $20k in my bank account. Sure, the Rolex might cost $5k more in the future, but with the additional money now, I can generate much more money than that for the future.

And maybe it's due to the way I was brought up, but I find more satisfaction in buying things with more values/functions/uses than simply something with brand name. Good example is a OT500 vs a Tudor Black Bay or a Rolex Sub.

 

[chickenbackside]

Guys, a question:

does anyone know where I can buy a single watch travel case locally?

The case has to fit a watch with a metal bracelet, which means the flat ones that house straps that open up completely are out.

All I can find are the flat types, or cases that are made for 3 watches.

 

[soilwork]

In addition to opportunity cost, I also think in terms of spare cash. For example, I will rather pay $15k for a Rolex 10 years later when I have a spare $100k in my bank account, than pay $10k for the same Rolex right now when I only have $20k in my bank account. Sure, the Rolex might cost $5k more in the future, but with the additional money now, I can generate much more money than that for the future.

And maybe it's due to the way I was brought up, but I find more satisfaction in buying things with more values/functions/uses than simply something with brand name. Good example is a OT500 vs a Tudor Black Bay or a Rolex Sub.

I would like to healthy contest your last statement of simply something with brand name

Have u hold a Rolex Sub to compare with OT500?

If so, in which area that the sub is not of values/function/uses (example)

No flame or challenge. I just want to understand more

 

[gaoxing84]

eh today got one GMT Master 2 black bezel 2012 sold for 7,900 omg lol

sg-roc

saw a couple of 1999 to 2005 sub going for 5,500 to 6,500.

seannie faster buy this, next year flip for 11k.

 

[gaoxing84]

I would like to healthy contest your last statement of simply something with brand name

Have u hold a Rolex Sub to compare with OT500?

If so, in which area that the sub is not of values/function/uses (example)

No flame or challenge. I just want to understand more

i would say Rolex Sub > OT500.
because OT500 took the design. haha.

Rolex bracelet is just impeccable. Workhorse movement, proven for years and years.

maybe suit the different market.

to be honest i would rather have 5 bloody expensive time pieces compare to 100 affordable ones.

100 affordable ones will see almost no wrist time and end up selling them away at small loss.

5 expensive one, at least can rotate easily.
if heng, maybe sell off can earn.

plus i admit i am a brandwhore hahahahaha

 

[radiancez567]

Completely understand what you're referring to as opportunity cost. Well if one doesn't sacrifice his lifestyle (clothes, meals, holidays, entertainment etc), or maybe just cutting back on those by 20% to fund his purchase, then I'll say go for it.

In addition to opportunity cost, I also think in terms of spare cash. For example, I will rather pay $15k for a Rolex 10 years later when I have a spare $100k in my bank account, than pay $10k for the same Rolex right now when I only have $20k in my bank account. Sure, the Rolex might cost $5k more in the future, but with the additional money now, I can generate much more money than that for the future.

And maybe it's due to the way I was brought up, but I find more satisfaction in buying things with more values/functions/uses than simply something with brand name. Good example is a OT500 vs a Tudor Black Bay or a Rolex Sub.

Agree. More spare cash = can afford to spend more.
So talk so much also no use, most importantly is just have lots of money As the saying goes, money is the root of all evil.

Value/function vs brand/luxury
That time someone told me depends on whether one views the watch as a tool or as jewellery