Higher End Swiss Watches
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Higher End Swiss Watches
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 $$ for one would be due to the brand.. it's a AP, PP, VC etc...
My SO who was with me was actually holding her breath, terrified i might go insane and whip out my card to purchase the AP RO or VC Overseas on the spot as i had been hunting for either watch for sometime; but somehow they just underwhelmed me....
Guess i am just not "refined" enough to appreciate high end watches?
I expected to be awed and overwhelmed by these brands' watches, BUT after handling and trying on the likes of AP RO diver and RO, VC Overseas Chrono and non-chrono and PP Nautilus (didn't have a chance to actually molest any ALS)..i came away absolutely unimpressed? I mean the watches i tried on felt and looked ordinary, there was nothing spectacular about the finishing or dial work etc..just so ordinary...if i covered the brand logo up i just cannot feel that the watch is any better than a mid tier brand's watch like Rolex, Omega, JLC and GS? The only reason why I would still want to pay so much $$ 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....
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
Those are not to awe you on your wrist, they are supposed to awe those sheep looking at your wrist.
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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
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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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.
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.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOGlRNrdHQs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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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Balz, I don't think you are delusional. I share the same philosophy on socks, underwear, neck ties, and belts.
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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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Good old classiques, must look for those with Tiong Day wheels...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.
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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!?
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
Siao big-e!!!big-e-294 wrote: Call me crazy.
So which watch has made u go wow!?
Pam also dun like..
Seiko FTW.
Best watch ever I discover
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2 GS?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!?
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You are not your job. You're not how much money you have in the bank. You're not the car you drive. You're not the contents of your wallet. You're not your fucking khakis. You're the all-singing, all-dancing crap of the world.
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What would u hoot?oncleoliver wrote:2 GS?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!?
You are mine hero
O_o
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Like most people think all Seiko look the same.Threeemperor wrote:Siao big-e!!!big-e-294 wrote: Call me crazy.
So which watch has made u go wow!?
Pam also dun like..
Seiko FTW.
Best watch ever I discover
I think all pam look the same.
O_o
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That's not true. Some of them have different straps.big-e-294 wrote:Like most people think all Seiko look the same.Threeemperor wrote:
Siao big-e!!!
Pam also dun like..
Seiko FTW.
Best watch ever I discover
I think all pam look the same.
O_o
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I have more GS than big-e.oncleoliver wrote:2 GS?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!?
You are mine hero
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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
1 of them more ex than dssd.
Dunno is i call pple siao or pple call me siao
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Ok lah wise choice, those are investment grade Seikos.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
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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.
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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For me to buy a PAM i rather buy a gshock
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I have some gshock.
Can i trade your pams if u have any?
Thank you
Can i trade your pams if u have any?
Thank you
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99.99% of the population will say siao. I say you very clever. Got an eye for good stuff.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
"Please touch your own favorite watch with your kind heart and love forever." - Ikuo Tokunaga, Chief Designer of SEIKO Dive Watches and Sports Watches