Higher End Swiss Watches

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Higher End Swiss Watches

Post by balzebub71 » 21 Oct 2014 15:07

Am i delusional or something? Over the past few weeks, i have been window shopping in Singapore as well as overseas, checking out some higher end watch brands (at least to me) e.g. AP, PP, VC, ALS mainly.

I expected to be awed and overwhelmed by these brands' watches, BUT after handling and trying on the likes of AP RO diver and RO, VC Overseas Chrono and non-chrono and PP Nautilus (didn't have a chance to actually molest any ALS)..i came away absolutely unimpressed? I mean the watches i tried on felt and looked ordinary, there was nothing spectacular about the finishing or dial work etc..just so ordinary...if i covered the brand logo up i just cannot feel that the watch is any better than a mid tier brand's watch like Rolex, Omega, JLC and GS? The only reason why I would still want to pay so much $$ for one would be due to the brand.. it's a AP, PP, VC etc...

My SO who was with me was actually holding her breath, terrified i might go insane and whip out my card to purchase the AP RO or VC Overseas on the spot as i had been hunting for either watch for sometime; but somehow they just underwhelmed me.... :shock: :?

Guess i am just not "refined" enough to appreciate high end watches?
I want to be a one watch guy!!
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Re: Higher End Swiss Watches

Post by oncleoliver » 21 Oct 2014 15:25

Those are not to awe you on your wrist, they are supposed to awe those sheep looking at your wrist.
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Re: Higher End Swiss Watches

Post by david.tan » 21 Oct 2014 15:39

maybe u are looking at those entry level (3 hand, chrono function) instead of some perpetuate calendar or minute repeater, toubillion model ? :)

other reason esp PP VC they comes mostly in precious gold hence the higher price

for instance, i do find ALS 1815, saxonia are pretty "normal" beside their finishing is superb and solid, but hack only those datograph, zeitwerk or highly complicated movement will "touched" my heart :)
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Re: Higher End Swiss Watches

Post by Ed.YEO » 21 Oct 2014 15:44

If you're a cook... you'll know how to make a simple abalone looks like a dish for the royalties.
STIR FRY is the key skill there...

It may sound off-topic. When apply to the world of watches, you'll see the picture. The hobby in present day hovers around brands, names and how well the marketing is done.
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The real gems are those that takes long years of trials and errors to get those complications work for good years ahead.
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Post by herzausstahl » 21 Oct 2014 15:45

Balz, I don't think you are delusional. I share the same philosophy on socks, underwear, neck ties, and belts.
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Re: Higher End Swiss Watches

Post by TheChef » 21 Oct 2014 16:36

I don't know about high end. I only swear by Seiko and Casio. I was crazy about Omega, IWC, Oris and Rolex watches, but not so much now. I get more satisfaction strapping a vintage low end Seiko on my wrist nowadays. I prefer the look of watches made in the good old 1970s.
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Post by Ed.YEO » 21 Oct 2014 16:50

TheChef wrote:I don't know about high end. I only swear by Seiko and Casio. I was crazy about Omega, IWC, Oris and Rolex watches, but not so much now. I get more satisfaction strapping a vintage low end Seiko on my wrist nowadays. I prefer the look of watches made in the good old 1970s.
Good old classiques, must look for those with Tiong Day wheels...
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Post by big-e-294 » 21 Oct 2014 16:54

A watch is very personal and so is each individual "taste".
It really depends in what u are looking for in a watch...
Some see it as investment they can enjoy now, so rolex is always number one on their list.
Some like the intricacy of complications, technology.

Some like the brand's history or the image they reflect.

Personally, I prefer ALS over PP (in referring to the mid range models).
I've played w MB&F, I was not wow-ed that much.

I don't fancy tag heuer or Pam, coz I feel they are seriously overpriced.

For those who know me, they know I'm Siao about Seiko.
I could have bought a rolex, but I chose to hoot 2 GS instead. Call me crazy.

So which watch has made u go wow!?
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Re: Higher End Swiss Watches

Post by Threeemperor » 21 Oct 2014 17:00

big-e-294 wrote: Call me crazy.
So which watch has made u go wow!?
Siao big-e!!!
Pam also dun like..

Seiko FTW.
Best watch ever I discover
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Re: Higher End Swiss Watches

Post by oncleoliver » 21 Oct 2014 17:04

big-e-294 wrote:A watch is very personal and so is each individual "taste".
It really depends in what u are looking for in a watch...
Some see it as investment they can enjoy now, so rolex is always number one on their list.
Some like the intricacy of complications, technology.

Some like the brand's history or the image they reflect.

Personally, I prefer ALS over PP (in referring to the mid range models).
I've played w MB&F, I was not wow-ed that much.

I don't fancy tag heuer or Pam, coz I feel they are seriously overpriced.

For those who know me, they know I'm Siao about Seiko.
I could have bought a rolex, but I chose to hoot 2 GS instead. Call me crazy.

So which watch has made u go wow!?
2 GS?

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Post by big-e-294 » 21 Oct 2014 17:05

oncleoliver wrote:
big-e-294 wrote:A watch is very personal and so is each individual "taste".
It really depends in what u are looking for in a watch...
Some see it as investment they can enjoy now, so rolex is always number one on their list.
Some like the intricacy of complications, technology.

Some like the brand's history or the image they reflect.

Personally, I prefer ALS over PP (in referring to the mid range models).
I've played w MB&F, I was not wow-ed that much.

I don't fancy tag heuer or Pam, coz I feel they are seriously overpriced.

For those who know me, they know I'm Siao about Seiko.
I could have bought a rolex, but I chose to hoot 2 GS instead. Call me crazy.

So which watch has made u go wow!?
2 GS?

You are mine hero
What would u hoot?


O_o
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Re: Higher End Swiss Watches

Post by big-e-294 » 21 Oct 2014 17:06

Threeemperor wrote:
big-e-294 wrote: Call me crazy.
So which watch has made u go wow!?
Siao big-e!!!
Pam also dun like..

Seiko FTW.
Best watch ever I discover
Like most people think all Seiko look the same.
I think all pam look the same.


O_o
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Re: Higher End Swiss Watches

Post by herzausstahl » 21 Oct 2014 17:23

big-e-294 wrote:
Threeemperor wrote:
Siao big-e!!!
Pam also dun like..

Seiko FTW.
Best watch ever I discover
Like most people think all Seiko look the same.
I think all pam look the same.


O_o
That's not true. Some of them have different straps.
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Re: Higher End Swiss Watches

Post by herzausstahl » 21 Oct 2014 17:24

oncleoliver wrote:
big-e-294 wrote:A watch is very personal and so is each individual "taste".
It really depends in what u are looking for in a watch...
Some see it as investment they can enjoy now, so rolex is always number one on their list.
Some like the intricacy of complications, technology.

Some like the brand's history or the image they reflect.

Personally, I prefer ALS over PP (in referring to the mid range models).
I've played w MB&F, I was not wow-ed that much.

I don't fancy tag heuer or Pam, coz I feel they are seriously overpriced.

For those who know me, they know I'm Siao about Seiko.
I could have bought a rolex, but I chose to hoot 2 GS instead. Call me crazy.

So which watch has made u go wow!?
2 GS?

You are mine hero
I have more GS than big-e.
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Re: Higher End Swiss Watches

Post by ivan » 21 Oct 2014 17:33

At least 5 of my seikos are more ex than rolex sub.
1 of them more ex than dssd.

Dunno is i call pple siao or pple call me siao
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Post by herzausstahl » 21 Oct 2014 18:00

ivan wrote:At least 5 of my seikos are more ex than rolex sub.
1 of them more ex than dssd.

Dunno is i call pple siao or pple call me siao
Ok lah wise choice, those are investment grade Seikos.
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Re: Higher End Swiss Watches

Post by ivan » 21 Oct 2014 18:25

Have to rephrase.
Previous post i sounded haolian.... even thou i m....

When i see seiko. I will kisiao.
When i see AP, PP, whatever P... i yawn.
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Re: Higher End Swiss Watches

Post by Astro2212 » 21 Oct 2014 18:32

For me to buy a PAM i rather buy a gshock
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Re: Higher End Swiss Watches

Post by ivan » 21 Oct 2014 18:34

I have some gshock.
Can i trade your pams if u have any?

Thank you
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Re: Higher End Swiss Watches

Post by TheChef » 21 Oct 2014 18:39

ivan wrote:At least 5 of my seikos are more ex than rolex sub.
1 of them more ex than dssd.

Dunno is i call pple siao or pple call me siao
99.99% of the population will say siao. I say you very clever. Got an eye for good stuff.
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