Kar_lover Supercharged June 10, 2013 Share June 10, 2013 i would comfortably agree with this for a seasoned watch enthusiast or collector, but kar_lover said those aren't high on the agenda. Rolex are nice and historical, but not for everyone. I think you should buy whatever speaks to you and make you enjoy wearing a watch. Well, in the end I bought a Breitling SuperOcean 44mm (non-chronograph) at around $4.6k. The lady still recognized even though I have not even step into her shop during these past 7 years since I bought an Oris Williams F1 watch from her. Anyway the SO was the same price as the Tag AQ 500mm Chronograph (which I had already decided to get) but she advised me to get the Ling as the brand is "higher" than Tag (and Omega for that matter - was consider the SM). Was quite difficult decision for me cos I am so used to having chronographs and not sure whether I will like the non-chrono (the SO chorno version was another $3k!). But in the end went with her advice. Once good thing about non-chrono is the sweeping second hand is much more noticeable because for chorno watches the second hand is in one of the small sub dials so you can't really see the sweeping action. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic June 10, 2013 Share June 10, 2013 Well, in the end I bought a Breitling SuperOcean 44mm (non-chronograph) at around $4.6k. The lady still recognized even though I have not even step into her shop during these past 7 years since I bought an Oris Williams F1 watch from her. Anyway the SO was the same price as the Tag AQ 500mm Chronograph (which I had already decided to get) but she advised me to get the Ling as the brand is "higher" than Tag (and Omega for that matter - was consider the SM). Was quite difficult decision for me cos I am so used to having chronographs and not sure whether I will like the non-chrono (the SO chorno version was another $3k!). But in the end went with her advice. Once good thing about non-chrono is the sweeping second hand is much more noticeable because for chorno watches the second hand is in one of the small sub dials so you can't really see the sweeping action. Good for you, enjoy your new watch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeshe Turbocharged June 10, 2013 Share June 10, 2013 Stain on the underside or on the top? Good straps dont stain easily, they are in fact water resistant . But being light color , its understandable is on top side as per photo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kar_lover Supercharged June 10, 2013 Share June 10, 2013 Good for you, enjoy your new watch Thanks, I am!! Now need to make sure I don't get bitten by watch bug..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic June 10, 2013 Share June 10, 2013 (edited) is on top side as per photo Thats becos , the strap is matt and light colored and unglazed. Such straps are not water resistant. The santos lady is just a dress watch and not meant for rugged wear. Most true sports watches comes with water resisitant straps which do not stain. Its like LV mongram canvas bags, the leather will stain very easily and turn honey brown but that gives it character. Those bags are meant to be rough use, i have quite a few myself... Light colored leather is easily stained. Edited June 10, 2013 by Throttle2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viceroymenthol 6th Gear June 10, 2013 Share June 10, 2013 is on top side as per photo OMG bro... that cannot be your wife's sweat! No way can humans perspire so much and in that colour! It must be spilled tea or coffee.... tea contains tannin and that will change the colour of untreated leather. If small budget, you can try buying a fine leather cleaner (gel or cream) from shoe shops, or even at mustafa's shoe section. If got bigger budget, can try those luxury leather bag cleaning and recond shops... maybe bargain with them a price. If costs more than $100, maybe better off buying a new strap from Cartier boutique or Richemont.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff69 Hypersonic June 10, 2013 Share June 10, 2013 Hi guru, Just wanted to check, in term of value ranking. Which rolex sport model has best resale value Like daytona , sub, gmt , yacht Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic June 10, 2013 Share June 10, 2013 OMG bro... that cannot be your wife's sweat! No way can humans perspire so much and in that colour! It must be spilled tea or coffee.... tea contains tannin and that will change the colour of untreated leather. If small budget, you can try buying a fine leather cleaner (gel or cream) from shoe shops, or even at mustafa's shoe section. If got bigger budget, can try those luxury leather bag cleaning and recond shops... maybe bargain with them a price. If costs more than $100, maybe better off buying a new strap from Cartier boutique or Richemont.... I dont think it can be "cleaned" mate. The wetness has gone into the fibers of the leather and so it is not a surface thing. An option is to use leather nourisher and go over the strap. This will darker everything in hope that the difference will not be that great. Best option is to replace it with an aftermarket water resistant croc strap. About $200. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivant511 Neutral Newbie June 10, 2013 Share June 10, 2013 Well, in the end I bought a Breitling SuperOcean 44mm (non-chronograph) at around $4.6k. The lady still recognized even though I have not even step into her shop during these past 7 years since I bought an Oris Williams F1 watch from her. Anyway the SO was the same price as the Tag AQ 500mm Chronograph (which I had already decided to get) but she advised me to get the Ling as the brand is "higher" than Tag (and Omega for that matter - was consider the SM). Was quite difficult decision for me cos I am so used to having chronographs and not sure whether I will like the non-chrono (the SO chorno version was another $3k!). But in the end went with her advice. Once good thing about non-chrono is the sweeping second hand is much more noticeable because for chorno watches the second hand is in one of the small sub dials so you can't really see the sweeping action. big congrats and fantastic choice! I was contemplating either one of those also or the Heritage at one stage but with baby on the way at the time, it didn't follow through. I think you made the right choice not choosing the Tag. This is my Carrera Calibre 1 Limited Edition and sees the least wrist time of my watches, including my G-Shocks and Seiko's! The build quality is no where close to Breitling, I assure you. It's gonna be tough...once the bug has bitten the itch is hard to scratch! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic June 10, 2013 Share June 10, 2013 Here's the Daydate at work. meddling with my wife's car fuse box yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivant511 Neutral Newbie June 10, 2013 Share June 10, 2013 Got any pics? Sorry for the late reply, none of the Seiko Spork I'm afraid, but Google will be happy to step in. I do have one of my SKX007J on nylon Nato though, and also my Black Monster on olive Nato which goes together perfectly... In my humble opinion, it doesn't take thousands of $$$ to be highly satisfied and consider yourself a watch enthusiast. I find these blissful and they are some of my favourite in the collection...everyone should own at least 1 Seiko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivant511 Neutral Newbie June 10, 2013 Share June 10, 2013 Since so many people here love gold watches, here's my wife's rose gold Datejust and my 1970's vintage Eberhard chrono with Lemania movement on brown croc strap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky2007 Turbocharged June 10, 2013 Share June 10, 2013 Here's the Daydate at work. meddling with my wife's car fuse box yesterday. http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/42/ddwhitefuse.jpg/ Your wife car engine bay so clean! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky2007 Turbocharged June 10, 2013 Share June 10, 2013 I have the Seiko monster too... It's orange dial, any name for that? I bought it in 2007 and my younger brother likes it so I passed it to him.. Kinda missed that watch now as he seldom wear it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivant511 Neutral Newbie June 10, 2013 Share June 10, 2013 Orange Monster! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezg1 5th Gear June 10, 2013 Share June 10, 2013 Where do you recommend to go n buy Seiko watches....i mean shop that have a lot of models....thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeshe Turbocharged June 10, 2013 Share June 10, 2013 OMG bro... that cannot be your wife's sweat! No way can humans perspire so much and in that colour! It must be spilled tea or coffee.... tea contains tannin and that will change the colour of untreated leather. If small budget, you can try buying a fine leather cleaner (gel or cream) from shoe shops, or even at mustafa's shoe section. If got bigger budget, can try those luxury leather bag cleaning and recond shops... maybe bargain with them a price. If costs more than $100, maybe better off buying a new strap from Cartier boutique or Richemont.... bro, it is sweat. i think better off buying a new black leather strap about $500. confirm no worry about sweat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeshe Turbocharged June 10, 2013 Share June 10, 2013 Thats becos , the strap is matt and light colored and unglazed. Such straps are not water resistant. The santos lady is just a dress watch and not meant for rugged wear. Most true sports watches comes with water resisitant straps which do not stain. Its like LV mongram canvas bags, the leather will stain very easily and turn honey brown but that gives it character. Those bags are meant to be rough use, i have quite a few myself... Light colored leather is easily stained. yeah, thats why i intend to help her change the strap to black. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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