Watch Part V

[Arogab]

On 5/8/2021 at 9:55 PM, SGCM928 said:

Thank you @Bacteria83 and @Dannnn for sharing your opinion. 

This will be my first branded watch. I quite like the look of the Root Beer after seeing one of my acquaintance wearing one. Although I would prefer the slightly less flashy S/S Pepsi, but the premium is too much to swallow and not to mention the super long wait list.

Here is another question. I have never bought a Rolex from any AD before, so will they add me to their wait list if I am just a walk in customer? Or do I need to buy some other watches from them first? Any particular AD to recommend? 

Thank you once again. 

Bro, if you just want one for wearing, go grey. If you are those "see one, then itchy and want one more". I suggest you go to find one friendly AD and get close to find out what is the term they asking from you to release you one before getting into it. My boss spent 26K  on 2 Omega (I asked for or got my 25th anniversary Seamaster)  and of cos still asking for PP. On same day my AD friend just go inside and release one 41mm 2 tone sub with the excuse of "making friend with my boss" 

This is how the market works now. That is why I always help friends buy their non Rolex watches to top up my credits

[Arogab]

6 hours ago, vectra73 said:

@Atachi Yes, very personal opinion. There's so many good reviewers compared to him. Still dare to asked people to Like his page 😨

That day I saw one pretty gal introducing the vintage sub was so much better. Maybe some bros can post that. Haha

[SGCM928]

Thank you for all the input. This is the first time I am buying a Rolex, and purely just to reward myself. Thought of going AD to put my name on the warranty card, but seems like mission impossible from the replies here. 

So for grey, is it referring to non AD such as Watches of Switzerland, Chuan Watch or even pawn shop such as Value Max? Sorry for the noob question again, but any reputable one? And what would be consider "reasonable" for the Root Beer? 

Sigh, didn't know that buying a Rolex can be so complicated. 😓

[Vegas]

1 hour ago, SGCM928 said:

Thank you for all the input. This is the first time I am buying a Rolex, and purely just to reward myself. Thought of going AD to put my name on the warranty card, but seems like mission impossible from the replies here. 

So for grey, is it referring to non AD such as Watches of Switzerland, Chuan Watch or even pawn shop such as Value Max? Sorry for the noob question again, but any reputable one? And what would be consider "reasonable" for the Root Beer? 

Sigh, didn't know that buying a Rolex can be so complicated. 😓

watches of switzeland is part of hour glass. But they dun carry rolex.

Rootbeer (2 tone) now above 28k

no, warrenty card now have no names liao.

[Spidey10]

9 hours ago, SGCM928 said:

Thank you for all the input. This is the first time I am buying a Rolex, and purely just to reward myself. Thought of going AD to put my name on the warranty card, but seems like mission impossible from the replies here. 

So for grey, is it referring to non AD such as Watches of Switzerland, Chuan Watch or even pawn shop such as Value Max? Sorry for the noob question again, but any reputable one? And what would be consider "reasonable" for the Root Beer? 

Sigh, didn't know that buying a Rolex can be so complicated. 😓

depending on which model you are looking for - if Datejust still can get if you willing to wait and do some leg work....sports model, can forget about it.

Value Max is not grey and grey dealers are those that buy and sell - heck is the same principle!! i guess they are the same....hahahha...dunno what i am writing..

rootbeer...i think hitting 28k/29k....when i 1st looked at it was 23k/24k, last year or was it 2019...last year like lost year...dunno what happened to it  

watch hunting should be fun, enjoy the process....but looking for a rolex SS Sports, is like mission impossible with AD!!...buy one that you like and enjoy it. 

[Arogab]

10 hours ago, SGCM928 said:

Thank you for all the input. This is the first time I am buying a Rolex, and purely just to reward myself. Thought of going AD to put my name on the warranty card, but seems like mission impossible from the replies here. 

So for grey, is it referring to non AD such as Watches of Switzerland, Chuan Watch or even pawn shop such as Value Max? Sorry for the noob question again, but any reputable one? And what would be consider "reasonable" for the Root Beer? 

Sigh, didn't know that buying a Rolex can be so complicated. 😓

It's complicated bcos most people go buy that sports model and many of them start to buy, not wear then sell to the grey dealers and mark up cos people cannot find. 

Data shows that not only people in other third world upcoming countries (Especially China) are buying but people in Europe and Switzerland are also increasingly buying. Of cos Rolex realize that if they keep market hungry, the price can keep increasing and they got zero inventory as they work on their production comfortably or whatever. This is on the opposite that if they flood market with the numbers and let people buy what they want. What if sales drop and they have to handle all the over capacity?

It is not like those day where you call your AD and they say "Ok, I keep for you, when you come collect". Those days, even Daytona is easily available on certain models.

I got my root beer at $19,990 last year after waiting for a long time and drinking teh tarik, lemon tea and other drinks. So personally, if $24/5k I think reasonable lah. One Sub which I got for one of my friend, we decided that paying 3k extra cos we don't wanna wait

[Maskedrider]

Hi Guys, just to share my first Tudor watch 

 

[vectra73]

@SGCM928 Starting from 2021, no name on warranty card.

[Spidey10]

53 minutes ago, Maskedrider said:

Hi Guys, just to share my first Tudor watch 

 

Nice....been wearing my Tudor lately..desk dive at home unfortunately...

[Spidey10]

guys, is it true that normal watch shops now dun accept certain watches if we want to change batt? My tag, had it for the last 20 over years and batt is out, took it to a watch shop but they told me need to take it back to Tag AD to have the batt change....

if true, how much is a batt change at the AD? hope is not going to cost me an arm and leg...

[mersaylee]

1 hour ago, Spidey10 said:

guys, is it true that normal watch shops now dun accept certain watches if we want to change batt? My tag, had it for the last 20 over years and batt is out, took it to a watch shop but they told me need to take it back to Tag AD to have the batt change....

if true, how much is a batt change at the AD? hope is not going to cost me an arm and leg...

Try other shops. I've been changing at tanjong pagar plaza for decades for mine. Tag service centre charged me over $80 decades ago...then I found this $6 solution...now it's $10 for a jap battery. 

[Spidey10]

26 minutes ago, mersaylee said:

Try other shops. I've been changing at tanjong pagar plaza for decades for mine. Tag service centre charged me over $80 decades ago...then I found this $6 solution...now it's $10 for a jap battery. 

thanks bro, so is not true lah…...simple quote ah that shop...

need to do some leg work then...

[Ray7456]

1 hour ago, Spidey10 said:

guys, is it true that normal watch shops now dun accept certain watches if we want to change batt? My tag, had it for the last 20 over years and batt is out, took it to a watch shop but they told me need to take it back to Tag AD to have the batt change....

if true, how much is a batt change at the AD? hope is not going to cost me an arm and leg...

Not true. I had my Tag changed at a watch shop in Chinatown some years back. They used Renata, Swiss made batteries. Works fine for me but thereafter decide to remove the batteries due to low wrist time & to avoid battery leak.

[Spidey10]

21 minutes ago, Ray7456 said:

Not true. I had my Tag changed at a watch shop in Chinatown some years back. They used Renata, Swiss made batteries. Works fine for me but thereafter decide to remove the batteries due to low wrist time & to avoid battery leak.

thanks bro, it's been a while since i visited the shops to change batt...good to know is not the case...

at least 5 watches are running but cannot wear to work or basically not going out at all...….hhhmmm ...i think need to be like T2...Wear it for gardening, sweep floor, wash toilet, wear to church and desk diving at home...….else really no opportunity to wear ler...

and i think cannot look forward to travelling this year as well....

[Throttle2]

Renata is the standard Swiss batt for most quartz watches including Tag Heuer, Omega etc. Etc... a good watch shop will charge $10-15 max for a batt replacement which takes only 5mins.
1. Open caseback,, 

2. remove old battery

3. clean contact points

4. install new battery

5. test power

6. Close caseback.

[Throttle2]

On 5/9/2021 at 7:27 PM, Throttle2 said:

Left in the drawer unworned 

for sale ref 16710 GMTmaster2 Pepsi

excellent condition. Running smooth and strong 

no holes case on SEL oyster bracelet 

circa 2004.  All original all correct

no box no papers $15380

lelong ah....

very funny, i always sell you guys cheap you guys dont want.

anyway SOLD !!!!!

 

muayhahahahaha

 

[Spidey10]

30 minutes ago, Throttle2 said:

very funny, i always sell you guys cheap you guys dont want.

anyway SOLD !!!!!

 

muayhahahahaha

 

you sold your vintage watches and planning to move over to modern model? or continue to buy vintage ?

i was looking at a old white polar explorer, but didn't pull the trigger......need to wait a while..funds tied up a bit, need to plan.

[Throttle2]

58 minutes ago, Spidey10 said:

you sold your vintage watches and planning to move over to modern model? or continue to buy vintage ?

i was looking at a old white polar explorer, but didn't pull the trigger......need to wait a while..funds tied up a bit, need to plan.

This pepsi 16710 is by no means vintage.  It is as young as a kid, bro.  
modern Rolexes dont cut it for me.  Way to common on the wrists.

everybody wears a batman, or hulk or pepsi.  Just not for me.
 

i prefer unique individualistic pieces with some character.  Pieces which can show the effects of time. Meaningful stuff. 
thats just me.
 

Edited May 11, 2021 by Throttle2