$1,300 for this piece of Bvlgari...worth it ?

[Cruxx]

Patek Philippe marketing line:
"You don't really own a Patek Philippe; you just take care of it for the next generation." :o

Just to clarify: do you "take care" of a Patek Philippe or do you "look after" it?

 

[Cruxx]

so everyone else buy rolex , because they like the design, but singaporean buy rolex so that they can pawn it in future.

打肿脸充胖子 is quintessentially Singaporean. Contrary to the propaganda of the PAPpies, Sinkie sheep are an impoverished bunch, no richer than the their so called "poor neighbours up North".

 

[Khun Ying Pojaman]

The Swiss Railway Watch

Any admirer ?

 

[Thick Face Black Heart]

Just to clarify: do you "take care" of a Patek Philippe or do you "look after" it?

Doesn't matter. If the watch spoils, just sack the person who sold it, simple as that!

 

[Forvendet]

Just to clarify: do you "take care" of a Patek Philippe or do you "look after" it?

Doesn't matter. If the watch spoils, just sack the person who sold it, simple as that!

Doesn't matter. Nobody would sell such a watch to him. He can't afford it anyway.

 

[jw5]

It's a 'tagline' widely used by Singaporeans who are shy to reveal his crave for something as materialistic as a Rolex. Why do these people feel shy ? This is because over the years Rolex has become synonymous with the term 'howlian'. So they came up with this excuse. People who are honest that they want to howlian will not even bother to explain why he prefers a Rolex.

So, is it your conclusion that everyone who buys a rolex wants to howlian in one way or another? But there are some who are shy about being howlian and others who are not?

Btw, snob appeal is not always worth more than durability and accuracy, it depends on the person and his values and character.

Lucky I neber buy Lolec. :o

 

[jw5]

There are many in S'pore whereby ups and downs come quickly. Perhaps you have not met someone in this category. The assurance of a Rolex's value in the pawnshops is one of the main deciding factor in buying a watch.

There are those who also want to upgrade. Not many offer buyback or trade-in. Rolex dealers are in this biz too.

Ok, when given the choice between 2 brands, a person may choose the rolex after considering the future purchase value as one factor.
But I still doubt that when a person is deciding to buy an expensive luxury watch, he would even think that he would one day be pawning it.
Certainly there are people who have frequent ups and downs, but would they even buy an expensive watch if they have experienced real downs or anticipate one coming?

 

[kukubird58]

But I still doubt that when a person is deciding to buy an expensive luxury watch, he would even think that he would one day be pawning it.

hahaha...bro, u are not in this lifestyle so you will not be aware.
a big group of gamblers wear Rolex for the simple reason reason that besides prestige, Rolex can be easily exchanged for cash....
there were many instances of gamblers who need quick cash in illegal gambling dens and the watches were used as "guarantee" for immediate cash loans.
For this group of pple, it is not uncommon to see them wearing Rolex and without the watches for periods of time frequently.....

 

[Forvendet]

I'm thinking of selling my Rolex. :(

Do you have one to begin with?

Anyway, if you have it, and having said many good things about it, why do you want to sell it?

Lost all your money at the casino with Golden Dragon or at the turf club with Equilisation?

 

[Baimi]

Just wanted to buy a watch for casual wear,
with my small wrist, only prefer those slim type,
with a second hand and date, so i bought this,(picture)
for $280, actually wanted a Longines but it costs around
$800, thinking what's the different between these 2 brands?
With $800, i can buy 3 Tissot.

 

[Forvendet]

Another question about choosing a watch is, leather or steel bracelet? I used to wear leather bracelet for some years. It got soggy with wrist sweat and dirt. The next watch I bought came with steel bracelet. I find it so much better and easier to clean.

 

[Meltdown]

Mate, you got to be kidding me, do some research before you sprout nonsense like this.

I don't know about other expensive watch brands.

But it is certainly NOT the case with Patek Philippe watches. Each and every piece of PP watch produced by the company since the first piece of watch was produced in 1844 are registered in PP's database in Geneva. They have in their database the owners' names, addresses, etc... of all the PP timepieces the company has ever produced.

Same for Rolex as well.

Yes, I did my research before posting the original post quoted above. Can't you read my disclaimer in my original post which said "I don't know about other expensive watch brands"? I didn't claim that only Patek has a registration database. Whether Lolex has a registration database or not is something that I don't know.

All an authorized Patek Phillipe dealer has to do to find out if a PP timepiece brought in by an owner is real or fake is to confirm the owner's name & address with Patek Phillippe Company's database along with the watch's model number, case number, serial number, and movement number and they should be able to confirm if the watch is real or fake. The dealer will certainly ask to see a photo ID to confirm the owner's identity.

Same for Rolex.

Again, my original post quoted above DIDN'T say only Patek has the produce to detect fake watches. Whether other expensive brands have the same procedure or not is something that I don't know because my specialty is Patek.

Patek only produces about 40,000 timepieces a year for the global market. Whereas, Rolex produces about 1M pieces a year. All Patek timepieces are handcrafted. Whereas most Rolex timepieces are mass produced except the very high end timepieces paved and encrusted with diamonds that are handcrafted.

All rolex timepieces are handcrafted as well. They maybe produced in higher quantity then PPs but they are individually handcrafted.

WRONG! It's a myth that all Lolex are handcrafted. Go to this link http://www.chronocentric.com/watches/brands.shtml to find out that most Lolex watches are mass produced.

MYTH: Rolex are individually handmade watches--Most Rolex watches are mass-produced by highly efficient factory machines using a number of techniques pioneered and patented by Rolex. Rolex makes in the vicinity of 1,000,000 watches a year. They do have some very high end models and special editions that are handcrafted. Quoted from: http://www.chronocentric.com/watches/brands.shtml

Some models, not just the diamond, gold/silver version takes up to year for it to be handcrafted.
Quoted from: Ash007

You maybe right that some Lolex models may take up to a year to be handcrafted. But most Lolex watches are actually mass produced.

MYTH: A Rolex watch takes a year to make--While Rolex has claimed this in their advertising, they have never explained any tangible basis for this claim. This is meaningless advertising fluff to give the romantic illusion that there is a craftsman laboring over your watch for a year to bring it to perfection. This is intended to obscure the fact that they are really mass-produced. Quoted from:http://www.chronocentric.com/watches/brands.shtml

Actually, the low-mid end Patek's are Eta movements, you might want to avoid those, while Rolex low end is its own.Quoted from: Ash007

WRONG! All Patek's mechanical watch movements whether low end, mid-range, or high end Patek watches are made in house. Do some research before you sprout nonsense like this.

If you have the cash, why not. Problem is, most people haven't even heard of it or could afford, from the sounds of it, you don't either.
Quoted from: Ash007

Most people haven't heard of it because very high end Patek watches are usually purchased by wealthy watch connoisseurs for collection purpose. Most of them don't even wear these timepieces as they are usually stored in safes and vaults.

Whether I can afford a very high end Patek or not is none of your business, you twit! You don't know me personally and how can you quickly make a judgement just by reading my original post above? Typical Sinkie kiasu mentality!

 

[johnny333]

a big group of gamblers wear Rolex for the simple reason reason that besides prestige, Rolex can be easily exchanged for cash....

During the Vietnam war, CIA agents were issued Rolex watches with encrusted diamonds. Rolexes were chosen as they could be used in place for cash in case the agents needed goods, assistance or needed to bribe someone in the field

 

[Ramseth]

During the Vietnam war, CIA agents were issued Rolex watches with encrusted diamonds. Rolexes were chosen as they could be used in place for cash in case the agents needed goods, assistance or needed to bribe someone in the field

I think the popularity and prestige of Rolex watches among HK, Malaysian and Singapore Chinese also have something to do with most British colonial officials and military officers wearing them during colonial times.

 

[lifeafter41]

Snob appeal is worth much more than durability and accuracy.

Self confidence is definitely worth much more than snob appeal. A self confidence person will need a durable and accurate watch

 

[Khun Ying Pojaman]

Self confidence is definitely worth much more than snob appeal. A self confidence person will need a durable and accurate watch

Is it really that hard to understand the statement that 'snob appeal is worth much more than durability and accuracy ?'

If you read the statement in context, the term worth refers to its ability to command $$$. There are many durable and accurate timepieces. In fact, all Quartz watches are more accurate than automatic watches. As for durability, many can count on Seiko, Citizen and Casio. But these watches do not have the snob appeal.

Most people are more prepared to pay for snob appeal than durability and accuracy for timepieces. Ironically, it's the snob appeal that enhances the wearer's self-confidence.

 

[popdod]

Can go for Laco watches...notch too sexpensive if buy direct from website.
Classic looking too.

:p :p

 

[singveld]

wow PP and Rolex war, i like. more pls.

WRONG! It's a myth that all Lolex are handcrafted. Go to this link http://www.chronocentric.com/watches/brands.shtml to find out that most Lolex watches are mass produced.

Hi meltdown, why is Alain Silberstein in the high end luxury list??
the watch look like make by primary school student.

 

[singveld]

Any admirer ?

KENA SAI . I would not pay for it even if it cost 10 dollars

 

[singveld]

打肿脸充胖子 is quintessentially Singaporean. Contrary to the propaganda of the PAPpies, Sinkie sheep are an impoverished bunch, no richer than the their so called "poor neighbours up North".

not true, pap dogs are pretty rich.