The Watch Thread - Part 9

[paul02]

This counts as a watch right? Goodnight my Friends

A digital "smart" watch? Yes!

 

[TeenTitan01]

To be honest, from what I've seen being shared here so far, I have been impressed that gone are the days when a Rolex is something only a rich old man wears in gaudy gold color. Better still if it has resale value! A Rolex does have resale value right?...



Haha I agree with that sentiment well, that's why I am not into branded stuff. But perhaps a man would appreciate having at least 1 legit watch in his lifetime?

To be honest, my husband spent a bomb on my engagement ring when I didn't ask for it (we are mid-range earners) and I've always felt like one day I should reciprocate because he's worth it to me too. Otherwise, I'm never ever, ever going to spend on anything more than 1k on myself.

On another note, have you guys ever shared photos of the full range of your collections? Because man.. I'm very curious how awesome that must look!

there was another lady vanilla way asking for advice on watch for her bf/fiancée/husband/etc couple of years ago - old timers here will certainly recall. you asking for advice has a sense of deja vu for us.

what is a legit watch means diff things to diff people. some value practicality, toughness, water resistance and accuracy. a G-shock is perfect for them. some are into gadgetry. a smart watch is great for them. some can't tell the difference, not into watches or don't even bother. some, like us who are passionate about watches obsessed over details others don't care about. even then, not all of us have the cash to splash like dai dai kor iceflight. so for me, i need to be prudent and knowledgeable - in knowing watches, and more importantly, myself, my taste, my needs and my financial situation so that i maximize my enjoyment. (apologies for using "i" cos i can't speak for everyone).

for eg. watch nerds like us can appreciate grand seikos for the reasons that non-watch people don't care about. for them a grand Seiko is "only a Seiko". watch nuts love watches for being the tight tolerance mechanical marvel that has a heartbeat that marks the passage of time packaged in a case & dial that appeals to different sensitivities - similar to how shoes and bags turn some ladies on. it's generally a guy thing. so what may impress a person who's into watches may not interest the general public.

well, if you're absolutely sure that both your jobs are secure (not a given in this day and age of hire & fire plus retrenchments looming uncomfortably over the current economic landscape), than perhaps you can consider a rolex submariner date brand spanking new from an AD as a once-and-for-all wedding+birthday+anniversary+V-day present and be done with it. even at $11,000, a 36 month interest free repayment works out to be $306/mth - just $10+ a day for 1,095 days. if you're not averse to pre-owned but with guarantee card, papers & box, you can save a bit by having the owner take the first hit on depreciation.

problem is: does your hub has the standing in his job to wear it? would it bring more trouble than it's worth if his supervisor/bosses think it too showy if he wears one? also, what if it got lost, stolen, etc?

you can consider homages (they're NOT REPLICAS, ok!) like steinhart, squale, tisell, davosa ternos as affordable alternatives for the quintessential sports watch, the rolex sub, until such time that the rolex sub makes more sense, if you get my drift.

if they seem too hard up/wanna-be rolex, then i heartily recommend the tudor black bay noir in steel bracelet. you can get one bnib with valid warranty for $3.6k easy on the secondary market.

Just a quick heads up! Am letting go of a Tudor Black Bay Noir in mint condition for $3.6k, do PM me if anyone is interested

this is the watch that most agree nailed the 50s rolex submariner vibe with its black gilt dial and red triangle bezel. its gilt-accented black/stainless steel look means it goes well from a business suit to a birthday suit. it's tough, it's water resistant and has a proven classic vintage design that will keep looking this good for years to come.

pictures from this website (but hosted on imgsafe so as not to burden the site's bandwidth): http://www.salonqp.com/updates/watch-news/tudor-heritage-black-bay-black-up-close/

 

[TeenTitan01]

Creationwatches got sale i think. Some sturhling diver for just $109. Plenty of others also. Sold my 305 and am looking for a diver. Cant decide which. Pam24 or 24C? Sub or hulk? Or AP diver?

http://www.rolex.com/watches/sea-dweller/m116660-0003/magazine/spirit-of-the-rolex-deepsea.html

 

[TeenTitan01]

i only have a couple of watches. this is my favourite

Haha really? To each their own I guess..

Bro Thai_Rak_Thai is pulling your leg lah!

this is how this suave gentleman rolls:

Looks really good on men too sir

 

[TeenTitan01]

Waaaaah. Okay noob question but is Ball good? Cause I heard it was an expensive brand but don't know if the quality is worth it. Ball is surprisingly one of the brands my husband knows.

word of caution.

ball watches are illuminated by tritium micro gas tubes that will conk out in about 25 years with a half life of 12.5 yrs (meaning it's only half as bright compared when new). and tritium gas tubes are not as bright as superluminova/lumbrite to begin with when fully charged.

http://www.ballwatch.com/global/en/technology/night-reading-evolution---51.html

 

[TeenTitan01]

Don't really have a favourite. Different watch to match different outfit (sorrie, a bit OCD when comes to matching )

Top left : with jeans and polo
Top centre : daily beater with long sleeve dress shirt
Top right : with redwing boots
Centre left : with my walnut monk shoes
Centre centre : with my brown oxford shoes
Centre right : with my brown brogue shoes
Bottom left : with black oxford shoes
Bottom centre : with blue suede derby shoes
Bottom right : with casual long sleeve shirt

very naise collection!

here's my daily beater that goes with anything:

 

[TeenTitan01]

Guys,

New Rolex Ceramic bezel Daytona or New A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin 37mm?

you know someone will post this, so might as well be me.

 

[Henabi]

New A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin 37mm if you can pull off a 37 mm. i like it's super simple design classic.

Welcome back ^.^

TRT should have no issues with 37mm since he had no issues with reverso

 

[Henabi]

She just dont think i should spend $10k buy a rolex watch. See me no up. I said i promoted to managerial level already should get some status mah. She said for what. I think she prefer i take her go holidays or buy ogawa massage chair put in new house. I also in dilemna duno how. Sianz.

Then don't buy watch... bring her go on holiday and make wonderful memories at very corner of the world

 

[indigo22]

need some advice...im a 26 y/o guy bringing home 2.3K/month...currently have a seiko sarw015 & orient mako liao

was targeting a swiss watch, and has casted eyes to Rolex for my end-of-year bonus purchase...between GMTs and Submariners, i prefer the submariner (sorry GMT owners, no offence hor, its strictly a personal taste thing!)

my preliminary check shows that submarines are in the 7-8K range, whereas GMTs is 8-10k range...just this morning i went carousell and checked for fun, wa submariner got many variants & price range!

example.. (PS: i want one with date)

$9150 (source)
$8499 1974 Rolex SUBMARINER Stainless Steel Ref 1680
$10799 1977 Rolex SUBMARINER with MAXI I DIAL Ref 5513
$7500 Rolex submariner date, reference number 16610

i've put the hyperlinks within the watch model, in case anyone of u wanna see

question: what are the differences between the model, which model is strictly "dont-bother-buying" and which is the recommended one?

reason for asking is because all along i've set myself a budget of $7k for a submariner, the appearance of submariners out of this price range has maked me sadded a lil bit

 

[Thai_Rak_Thai]

Bro Thai_Rak_Thai is pulling your leg lah!

this is how this suave gentleman rolls:

Toilet shot not very glam

 

[Thai_Rak_Thai]

Indigo,

Me not vintage watch expert. Can't really comment on those models.

My take is that the 114060 could be a good buy for you Long term. Newer movement and workhorse. Great daily beater. Timeless design. Better bezel and bracelet.

Pre-own may be cheaper but if you could save up and get a new one, I think you will have no regrets

 

[Henabi]

Spoiler

need some advice...im a 26 y/o guy bringing home 2.3K/month...currently have a seiko sarw015 & orient mako liao

was targeting a swiss watch, and has casted eyes to Rolex for my end-of-year bonus purchase...between GMTs and Submariners, i prefer the submariner (sorry GMT owners, no offence hor, its strictly a personal taste thing!)

my preliminary check shows that submarines are in the 7-8K range, whereas GMTs is 8-10k range...just this morning i went carousell and checked for fun, wa submariner got many variants & price range!

example.. (PS: i want one with date)

$9150 (source)
$8499 1974 Rolex SUBMARINER Stainless Steel Ref 1680
$10799 1977 Rolex SUBMARINER with MAXI I DIAL Ref 5513
$7500 Rolex submariner date, reference number 16610

i've put the hyperlinks within the watch model, in case anyone of u wanna see

question: what are the differences between the model, which model is strictly "dont-bother-buying" and which is the recommended one?

reason for asking is because all along i've set myself a budget of $7k for a submariner, the appearance of submariners out of this price range has maked me sadded a lil bit

congrats on getting your very first luxury watch!

Before you EVEN start searching around for more pre-owned rolex submariners, read through this article FIRST
Guide to buying a Pre-owned Rolex Submariner

 

[Emospence]

there was another lady vanilla way asking for advice on watch for her bf/fiancée/husband/etc couple of years ago - old timers here will certainly recall. you asking for advice has a sense of deja vu for us.

what is a legit watch means diff things to diff people. some value practicality, toughness, water resistance and accuracy. a G-shock is perfect for them. some are into gadgetry. a smart watch is great for them. some can't tell the difference, not into watches or don't even bother. some, like us who are passionate about watches obsessed over details others don't care about. even then, not all of us have the cash to splash like dai dai kor iceflight. so for me, i need to be prudent and knowledgeable - in knowing watches, and more importantly, myself, my taste, my needs and my financial situation so that i maximize my enjoyment. (apologies for using "i" cos i can't speak for everyone).

for eg. watch nerds like us can appreciate grand seikos for the reasons that non-watch people don't care about. for them a grand Seiko is "only a Seiko". watch nuts love watches for being the tight tolerance mechanical marvel that has a heartbeat that marks the passage of time packaged in a case & dial that appeals to different sensitivities - similar to how shoes and bags turn some ladies on. it's generally a guy thing. so what may impress a person who's into watches may not interest the general public.

well, if you're absolutely sure that both your jobs are secure (not a given in this day and age of hire & fire plus retrenchments looming uncomfortably over the current economic landscape), than perhaps you can consider a rolex submariner date brand spanking new from an AD as a once-and-for-all wedding+birthday+anniversary+V-day present and be done with it. even at $11,000, a 36 month interest free repayment works out to be $306/mth - just $10+ a day for 1,095 days. if you're not averse to pre-owned but with guarantee card, papers & box, you can save a bit by having the owner take the first hit on depreciation.

problem is: does your hub has the standing in his job to wear it? would it bring more trouble than it's worth if his supervisor/bosses think it too showy if he wears one? also, what if it got lost, stolen, etc?

you can consider homages (they're NOT REPLICAS, ok!) like steinhart, squale, tisell, davosa ternos as affordable alternatives for the quintessential sports watch, the rolex sub, until such time that the rolex sub makes more sense, if you get my drift.

if they seem too hard up/wanna-be rolex, then i heartily recommend the tudor black bay noir in steel bracelet. you can get one bnib with valid warranty for $3.6k easy on the secondary market.

this is the watch that most agree nailed the 50s rolex submariner vibe with its black gilt dial and red triangle bezel. its gilt-accented black/stainless steel look means it goes well from a business suit to a birthday suit. it's tough, it's water resistant and has a proven classic vintage design that will keep looking this good for years to come.

pictures from this website (but hosted on imgsafe so as not to burden the site's bandwidth): http://www.salonqp.com/updates/watch-news/tudor-heritage-black-bay-black-up-close/

She bought a vintage Datejust or something in the end I think!

Good recommendation but mint =/= bnib wor

 

[Henabi]

FINALLY.... I am able to take a half-decent lume shot

 

[Emospence]

Guys,

New Rolex Ceramic bezel Daytona or New A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Thin 37mm?

Great move to shift the size to 37mm IMO.. That!

 

[Emospence]

No lar its omega speedmaster one of the more popular models here right? I saw at orchard the other day but cant remember seeing price tag. $5k can get or not?

 

[dlkc99]

IWC Watch service

Hi guys / gals can you please enlighten me where I can send my IWC watch to have it serviced? Thanks a lot.

 

[Henabi]

Spoiler

To be honest, from what I've seen being shared here so far, I have been impressed that gone are the days when a Rolex is something only a rich old man wears in gaudy gold color. Better still if it has resale value! A Rolex does have resale value right?...



Haha I agree with that sentiment well, that's why I am not into branded stuff. But perhaps a man would appreciate having at least 1 legit watch in his lifetime?

To be honest, my husband spent a bomb on my engagement ring when I didn't ask for it (we are mid-range earners) and I've always felt like one day I should reciprocate because he's worth it to me too. Otherwise, I'm never ever, ever going to spend on anything more than 1k on myself.

On another note, have you guys ever shared photos of the full range of your collections? Because man.. I'm very curious how awesome that must look!

Spoiler

there was another lady vanilla way asking for advice on watch for her bf/fiancée/husband/etc couple of years ago - old timers here will certainly recall. you asking for advice has a sense of deja vu for us.

what is a legit watch means diff things to diff people. some value practicality, toughness, water resistance and accuracy. a G-shock is perfect for them. some are into gadgetry. a smart watch is great for them. some can't tell the difference, not into watches or don't even bother. some, like us who are passionate about watches obsessed over details others don't care about. even then, not all of us have the cash to splash like dai dai kor iceflight. so for me, i need to be prudent and knowledgeable - in knowing watches, and more importantly, myself, my taste, my needs and my financial situation so that i maximize my enjoyment. (apologies for using "i" cos i can't speak for everyone).

for eg. watch nerds like us can appreciate grand seikos for the reasons that non-watch people don't care about. for them a grand Seiko is "only a Seiko". watch nuts love watches for being the tight tolerance mechanical marvel that has a heartbeat that marks the passage of time packaged in a case & dial that appeals to different sensitivities - similar to how shoes and bags turn some ladies on. it's generally a guy thing. so what may impress a person who's into watches may not interest the general public.

well, if you're absolutely sure that both your jobs are secure (not a given in this day and age of hire & fire plus retrenchments looming uncomfortably over the current economic landscape), than perhaps you can consider a rolex submariner date brand spanking new from an AD as a once-and-for-all wedding+birthday+anniversary+V-day present and be done with it. even at $11,000, a 36 month interest free repayment works out to be $306/mth - just $10+ a day for 1,095 days. if you're not averse to pre-owned but with guarantee card, papers & box, you can save a bit by having the owner take the first hit on depreciation.

problem is: does your hub has the standing in his job to wear it? would it bring more trouble than it's worth if his supervisor/bosses think it too showy if he wears one? also, what if it got lost, stolen, etc?

you can consider homages (they're NOT REPLICAS, ok!) like steinhart, squale, tisell, davosa ternos as affordable alternatives for the quintessential sports watch, the rolex sub, until such time that the rolex sub makes more sense, if you get my drift.

if they seem too hard up/wanna-be rolex, then i heartily recommend the tudor black bay noir in steel bracelet. you can get one bnib with valid warranty for $3.6k easy on the secondary market.

this is the watch that most agree nailed the 50s rolex submariner vibe with its black gilt dial and red triangle bezel. its gilt-accented black/stainless steel look means it goes well from a business suit to a birthday suit. it's tough, it's water resistant and has a proven classic vintage design that will keep looking this good for years to come.

pictures from this website (but hosted on imgsafe so as not to burden the site's bandwidth): http://www.salonqp.com/updates/watch-news/tudor-heritage-black-bay-black-up-close/

What a LONG POST... been a while since we had such a wordy post.

denial86... probably you could share with us a little more info about your hubsband, like:
- What is his industry, his position (If that's alright to share....)
- What watch(es) he has right now
- What kind of watch he wears to work & what kind of watch he wears during weekends

Otherwise, we would JUST start recommend all kinds of luxury watches

 

[Henabi]

Hi guys / gals can you please enlighten me where I can send my IWC watch to have it serviced? Thanks a lot.

probably give a visit to the IWC boutique at Orchard Ion @ Level 2

remember to bring along the authenticity card and purchase receipt