Thread all abt ROLEX - Part 2

[Damienic]

would you guys take the starbucks or bluesy?

You mean if both are offered at same time? Naturally the Starbucks. But I wouldn’t mind an opportunity to get the bluesy if it was available and Starbucks is not.

 

[fury89]

depends on the condition lo
luckily the seller that sold mine was a private collector, not a full time dealer
the condition for it was very good even though the watch is older than me

if you wear it loose, in the future there's potential for stretch since the bracelet still doesn't have the ceramic pins


is it 22 + 2 end links = 24 total? or 24 is doesn't include end links?
this is something i wasn't sure of, i think mine was 22 + 2

Thanks but for the 6 digits ones like 118238/118239 do they have the ceramic pins ? Even these 2 models have a different clasp

 

[Damienic]

Anyone bought from Singapurawatch before?, saw some Rolex and Patek but need deposit as they say the watch is overseas?

Read HWZ Forum Rules!

Not aware of this shop but if you are keen and the deposit is a small one ie not exceeding 5% of the entire watch price, I guess is still ok to proceed.

 

[derkaiser94]

You mean if both are offered at same time? Naturally the Starbucks. But I wouldn’t mind an opportunity to get the bluesy if it was available and Starbucks is not.

updated my comment to clarify the question. I have a pepsi with the bluesy as well as a blue bb58 in my 3 watch collection. Just thinking if i should trade in the bluesy 116613LB for a starbucks instead. granted the bb58 has a very different shade of blue to the sub and its more of an every day watch. but just thinking if the cermit/starbucks will add more versatility to my 3 watch collection. Thoughts?

 

[Bloodcrave]

Thanks but for the 6 digits ones like 118238/118239 do they have the ceramic pins ? Even these 2 models have a different clasp

googled a bit and seems like most 6 digit refs do have the ceramic pins

 

[spurman]

updated my comment to clarify the question. I have a pepsi with the bluesy as well as a blue bb58 in my 3 watch collection. Just thinking if i should trade in the bluesy 116613LB for a starbucks instead. granted the bb58 has a very different shade of blue to the sub and its more of an every day watch. but just thinking if the cermit/starbucks will add more versatility to my 3 watch collection. Thoughts?

I will keep the bluesy as its the only watch which has blink in a correct way... Loud in the face, with good touch of gold.

If you want to let go, contact me. Tempt me. I might really buy it from you.

 

[fury89]

googled a bit and seems like most 6 digit refs do have the ceramic pins

thanks … been surfing watch forum but some say only the new 40mm ones have it.
For older version of the 6 digit bracelet quality is the same as the newer version ? Only different is the clasp ?
In this case should just go for the newer references

 

[Damienic]

updated my comment to clarify the question. I have a pepsi with the bluesy as well as a blue bb58 in my 3 watch collection. Just thinking if i should trade in the bluesy 116613LB for a starbucks instead. granted the bb58 has a very different shade of blue to the sub and its more of an every day watch. but just thinking if the cermit/starbucks will add more versatility to my 3 watch collection. Thoughts?

A bit hard for me to say. I do not know how much you like the bluesy or the Starbucks. If possible, I might suggest that you keep the bluesy

 

[derkaiser94]

I will keep the bluesy as its the only watch which has blink in a correct way... Loud in the face, with good touch of gold.

If you want to let go, contact me. Tempt me. I might really buy it from you.

NP. i havent actually down any research to how much a 116613LB with box and paper is worth. but feel free to drop me a PM if you are serious.

A bit hard for me to say. I do not know how much you like the bluesy or the Starbucks. If possible, I might suggest that you keep the bluesy

The bluesy is actually passed on to me from my dad. Just trying to get some opinion on if the starbucks will serve as a better contrast to my Blue BB58 and jubliee pepsi in the context of a 3 watch collection. Even if the dials between the pepsi and starbucks are identical. what works best in a 3 watch setup between the two options, that is my main consideration.

 

[rlskyline]

NP. i havent actually down any research to how much a 116613LB with box and paper is worth. but feel free to drop me a PM if you are serious.



The bluesy is actually passed on to me from my dad. Just trying to get some opinion on if the starbucks will serve as a better contrast to my Blue BB58 and jubliee pepsi in the context of a 3 watch collection. Even if the dials between the pepsi and starbucks are identical. what works best in a 3 watch setup between the two options, that is my main consideration.

if it's from your dad, u should keep it

 

[spurman]

NP. i havent actually down any research to how much a 116613LB with box and paper is worth. but feel free to drop me a PM if you are serious.



The bluesy is actually passed on to me from my dad. Just trying to get some opinion on if the starbucks will serve as a better contrast to my Blue BB58 and jubliee pepsi in the context of a 3 watch collection. Even if the dials between the pepsi and starbucks are identical. what works best in a 3 watch setup between the two options, that is my main consideration.

Yeah man. Keep it. The sentimental value is worth more.

 

[spurman]

116613lb i reckon depends on condition. Yr. Prob 15k to 20k

 

[derkaiser94]

Appreciate the replies! both my dad and I are very practical people and he gave me the watch because he's no longer wearing it. This particular piece doesn't have any significance to him which is why he is also ok with me trading it off for something else.

 

[IcYFl4mEz]

IMO a bluesy and a rootbeer is half tone done right.

 

[Damienic]

https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/z...lists-as-sales-surge-091202366.html?fs=e&s=clZenith watches getting popular too

 

[Kyo_kusanagi86]

thanks … been surfing watch forum but some say only the new 40mm ones have it.
For older version of the 6 digit bracelet quality is the same as the newer version ? Only different is the clasp ?
In this case should just go for the newer references

118238 (36mm) dont have Ceramic pins but its solid. I got ask AD and remove my links to understand as well.

128238 (36mm with the new in house movement) have ceramic pins and its solid.

 

[Kyo_kusanagi86]

depends on the condition lo
luckily the seller that sold mine was a private collector, not a full time dealer
the condition for it was very good even though the watch is older than me

if you wear it loose, in the future there's potential for stretch since the bracelet still doesn't have the ceramic pins


is it 22 + 2 end links = 24 total? or 24 is doesn't include end links?
this is something i wasn't sure of, i think mine was 22 + 2

All brand new daydate come with 24 links. example below, just count the "round thingy"

 

[Bloodcrave]

what i bought was vintage, it was a 18038 year 1978
oh well i guess i got a bit shortchanged

 

[Nitron]

Appreciate the replies! both my dad and I are very practical people and he gave me the watch because he's no longer wearing it. This particular piece doesn't have any significance to him which is why he is also ok with me trading it off for something else.

At the end of the day, whether you trade for Starbucks really depends on which you like better or which would diversify your collection. Your concern is probably whether you're making an impulse decision and regret it later, but seeking others' opinions doesn't help you in the end. Maybe you should head down to a shop and wear the Starbucks on your wrist to decide

I'll still give you my opinion since you asked, I'd prefer a bluesy sub to a starbucks sub. The main reason being the bluesy is such a unique a iconic colorway, whereas you can easily find alternative starbucks sub from other brands

 

[derkaiser94]

At the end of the day, whether you trade for Starbucks really depends on which you like better or which would diversify your collection. Your concern is probably whether you're making an impulse decision and regret it later, but seeking others' opinions doesn't help you in the end. Maybe you should head down to a shop and wear the Starbucks on your wrist to decide

I'll still give you my opinion since you asked, I'd prefer a bluesy sub to a starbucks sub. The main reason being the bluesy is such a unique a iconic colorway, whereas you can easily find alternative starbucks sub from other brands

Appreciate the reply bro. I just got the bluesy from my dad and my initial thoughts was that its too bright and a little retro for me. I have seen the cermit in person and it just strikes me as a younger looking watch more suited for my age. But you are right, I shouldn't be hasty and I think I should give the bluesy a try for now. A bit of gold also adds to what would otherwise be an all stainless collection.

Also with how market price is going, and further interest rate hikes coming, the price for a cermit may well drop further. If that happens I can always expand my 3 watch collection into 4 LOL.