Post by: roystock on December 05, 2020, 04:25:57 PM
Coming back to a few annual festive holiday topics.
#1. What's your favourite watch purchase in 2020?
#2. Looking to buy anything in December?
#3. Wishlist for 2021?
Stay healthy and let look forward to a happy 2021
Post by: roystock on December 05, 2020, 04:31:57 PM
#1. My favourite is also my latest purchase, a black dial Omega SM 300 in rubber
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201205/9c9cd924bed01d084af7cb13f0c31422.jpg)
I didn't get to shop much in 2020 and I get the "no stock" reply all the time when come to Rolex, Tudor, even Cartier and Grand Seiko. So I did a lot of online shopping and purchased an unprecedented amount of quartz, here's my quartz family pic, all purchased this year.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201205/7cd70e5347a6efe80e4313eca6c1a7d1.jpg)
#2. I have no plan to buy new watches in December, unless I got a call from AD for, ..... Well, we can always hope Santa will drop by with a ticket to jump the "queue"
#3. For 2021, I am looking forward to add a Rolex Sub, or some new LE from Blancpain
Post by: dpkong on December 05, 2020, 06:05:32 PM
#1. What's your favourite watch purchase in 2020?
#2. Looking to buy anything in December?
#3. Wishlist for 2021?
1. A nice ROLEX
2. Another nice ROLEX if Santa calls
3. Hope for a ROLEX Daytona 116500 white dial
:Laughing_on_floor:
Post by: c4all on December 05, 2020, 06:28:11 PM
#2 Got an incoming in December. Hope it arrives safe and sound.
#3 Dont have any so far
Post by: bulletnos on December 05, 2020, 08:02:39 PM
2020 for me...PAM 90 and 216570...
I wear my PAM90 more often but still love the ExpII...
by virtue of more wrist time, PAM90 it is...
Post by: dpkong on December 05, 2020, 08:13:18 PM
Nice C4All...I got myself an ExpII recently too...
2020 for me...PAM 90 and 216570...
I wear my PAM90 more often but still love the ExpII...
by virtue of more wrist time, PAM90 it is...
Everyone seems to be getting a 216570 so they must be easily available so maybe they're really going to be discontinued next year?
And why are grey dealers selling at a premium?
Post by: roystock on December 05, 2020, 08:41:27 PM
Based on all the replies, I supposed Rolex market share in Malaysia is really, really, high.
#1. What's your favourite watch purchase in 2020?
#2. Looking to buy anything in December?
#3. Wishlist for 2021?
1. A nice ROLEX
2. Another nice ROLEX if Santa calls
3. Hope for a ROLEX Daytona 116500 white dial
:Laughing_on_floor:
Post by: r3kahsttub on December 09, 2020, 09:49:12 PM
I bought only a handful of watches this year; Rolex has been impossible to acquire without spending ridiculous monies in a short amount of time, whilst AP and PP still remain way out of reach. Not only are the watches in short supply, but I find that the SA experience (at least for me) has gotten more ridiculous -- I asked to try on a watch on display: 126610LV and 114060, just to have an impression of size... and was told they didn't have the key.
I find I am asking myself what I really like with watches, and I want to keep within my ideal two-box "collection". One box of 8 nice watches, and a box of 5 beater watches. However, I find myself constantly looking at Seikos... so this year, I bought three: SPB199J1 ("Mountain Glacier" Alpinist), SLA019 ("Forest Green" MM300) and (surprising, even to myself) a Grand Seiko SBGE201. Picking a favourite is difficult; especially considering the GS has only been with me for some 24 hours, but this is easily between the SLA019 and SBGE201.
Currently, king of the hill has to be the SLA019, but this may change in some days (when the GS gets, hopefully, more wrist time).
(https://i.imgur.com/eAGgu4Vh.jpg)
#2
No, not really. If any of the three watches on my list somehow materializes, I'm ready. Otherwise, I am very contented with what I have. After all, the box is already full. I want to adhere to my 1-in 1-out policy as well.
#3
Again, nothing has been really exciting for me in 2020, so this goes back to #2; Rolex GMT, Omega Speedmaster, AP Royal Oak.
Post by: G.MAC on December 10, 2020, 05:18:56 AM
#1 My only notable acquisition is the 114060 which I bought in lieu of the Black Bay Blue which was sold by the AD
#2 Having missed out on the G-Shock x John Mayer, I do not think I have anymore incoming for the year
#3 Will see what is announced then as nothing currently is interesting me.
Post by: dpkong on December 10, 2020, 06:20:05 AM
#3 Will see what is announced then as nothing currently is interesting me.
This is because you already have all the interesting pieces.....
And it's a lot easier to get a BB Blue now if you still want it
:Cheers:
Post by: roystock on December 10, 2020, 06:49:47 AM
#1That's a very nice GS. Now you can start checking out the dressier models from GS
I bought only a handful of watches this year; Rolex has been impossible to acquire without spending ridiculous monies in a short amount of time, whilst AP and PP still remain way out of reach. Not only are the watches in short supply, but I find that the SA experience (at least for me) has gotten more ridiculous -- I asked to try on a watch on display: 126610LV and 114060, just to have an impression of size... and was told they didn't have the key.
I find I am asking myself what I really like with watches, and I want to keep within my ideal two-box "collection". One box of 8 nice watches, and a box of 5 beater watches. However, I find myself constantly looking at Seikos... so this year, I bought three: SPB199J1 ("Mountain Glacier" Alpinist), SLA019 ("Forest Green" MM300) and (surprising, even to myself) a Grand Seiko SBGE201. Picking a favourite is difficult; especially considering the GS has only been with me for some 24 hours, but this is easily between the SLA019 and SBGE201.
Currently, king of the hill has to be the SLA019, but this may change in some days (when the GS gets, hopefully, more wrist time).
(https://i.imgur.com/eAGgu4Vh.jpg)
#2
No, not really. If any of the three watches on my list somehow materializes, I'm ready. Otherwise, I am very contented with what I have. After all, the box is already full. I want to adhere to my 1-in 1-out policy as well.
#3
Again, nothing has been really exciting for me in 2020, so this goes back to #2; Rolex GMT, Omega Speedmaster, AP Royal Oak.
Your Rolex boutique experience sounded terrible. That's why I hate going into shops these days
Post by: strinq on December 13, 2020, 05:36:25 AM
A little extra special because of the cartier at the Roman X. :)
(https://i.imgur.com/0XIfWq3.jpg)
Nothing for December as I kinda blew all my watch funds on this.
Wishlist for 2021 would be my own first foray into the luxury watch world.
There are several that come to mind:
Speedy
GS Snowflake
BB58
But...doubt it. Gotta be thrifty in this uncertain times.
Post by: Sky 007 on December 13, 2020, 03:39:17 PM
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Post by: strinq on December 13, 2020, 05:03:33 PM
I really can't remember how many watches I bought for this year 2020, but this Grand Seiko Hi-Beat SBGJ237 is must favorite piece, hope this is my last for this year ! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201213/7ffc750e17365a2d23dd79be225fa87a.jpg)
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That's a sweet one.
Post by: DrSyazli on December 13, 2020, 07:33:21 PM
Post by: roystock on December 14, 2020, 04:29:12 PM
bought my first Rolex this year, Submariner Date. Others are 2 Tudor Blackshield.Which Submariner Date? The new one or the 5 / earlier 6 digits?
Post by: roystock on December 14, 2020, 04:30:05 PM
I really can't remember how many watches I bought for this year 2020, but this Grand Seiko Hi-Beat SBGJ237 is must favorite piece, hope this is my last for this year ! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201213/7ffc750e17365a2d23dd79be225fa87a.jpg)That's another nice GS on this thread
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Post by: SHL on December 14, 2020, 06:31:32 PM
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Post by: roystock on December 17, 2020, 09:51:00 AM
Post by: G.MAC on December 17, 2020, 10:15:23 AM
As it turned out, one month is a long time, especially for December when I surfed more. So I busted my budget and have an incoming. Will share pic when I arrived
Hahahaha. Never say never.
Post by: dpkong on December 17, 2020, 11:33:37 AM
As it turned out, one month is a long time, especially for December when I surfed more. So I busted my budget and have an incoming. Will share pic when I arrived
So the ROLEX AD finally made good?
Post by: roystock on December 17, 2020, 03:43:22 PM
No such thing. I have given up hope on Rolex ADAs it turned out, one month is a long time, especially for December when I surfed more. So I busted my budget and have an incoming. Will share pic when I arrived
So the ROLEX AD finally made good?
Post by: dennis.T on December 18, 2020, 06:31:45 AM
#2. Looking to buy anything in December? - expecting a panerai
#3. Wishlist for 2021? - Rolex gmt pepsi? :Laughing_on_floor:
Post by: Koolkef on December 19, 2020, 11:11:50 AM
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Post by: dpkong on December 19, 2020, 11:20:21 AM
Post by: Koolkef on December 19, 2020, 03:32:43 PM
That's a nice looking DaytonaThanks dpkong!
I have it on a white Rubber B now. Think it’s looks sportier and classy at the same time! Didn’t plan on getting this. Walked in one day to say Hello to see my AD and he asked if I was interested in a Daytona! Left the shop with it
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Post by: dpkong on December 19, 2020, 04:18:55 PM
Personally, I think it should stay on the bracelet.
Post by: Koolkef on December 19, 2020, 05:13:31 PM
Lucky indeed.. so all those people who say you can't get a sport ROLEX at ADs ....Agree with the bracelet. Will definitely have it back to the bracelet when I’m a little older. Maybe when I’m 50 in 2yrs!
Personally, I think it should stay on the bracelet.
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Post by: c4all on December 19, 2020, 06:09:25 PM
My favourite is the MOP Daytona. Besides that, I bought the limited M S Dhoni from Panerai, the Explorer, IWC Portugieser 2020 version and now awaiting the Omega Snoopy from Spain (1st on waiting list at one of the shops there) the Snoopy might be a 2021 collection favourite. Was lucky to have bought both Rolexes from AD(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201219/440dcde3fe32f5c8912eeb22892cad6e.jpg)
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All that in a year. Sounds like you had a good haul and a busy but fun time this year. Congratulations on scoring two pieces from the AD.
Post by: roystock on December 20, 2020, 07:09:53 AM
My favourite is the MOP Daytona. Besides that, I bought the limited M S Dhoni from Panerai, the Explorer, IWC Portugieser 2020 version and now awaiting the Omega Snoopy from Spain (1st on waiting list at one of the shops there) the Snoopy might be a 2021 collection favourite. Was lucky to have bought both Rolexes from AD(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201219/440dcde3fe32f5c8912eeb22892cad6e.jpg)That's something we don't see everyday and very nice indeed
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Post by: dpkong on December 21, 2020, 01:24:32 PM
#2. Looking to buy anything in December?
Nowadays, it's not what you want to buy but what is available..
I think this will be the last watch for 2020 and as usual, the latest is always the favourite.
Post by: dpkong on December 22, 2020, 07:12:24 AM
... IWC Portugieser 2020 version ...
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Is it the green dialed version? Please share pictures and share your thoughts?
Post by: mswong on December 26, 2020, 10:07:24 PM
#2. Latest green submariner
#3. Waiting for a couple more watches
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Post by: roystock on December 27, 2020, 07:41:41 AM
As it turned out, one month is a long time, especially for December when I surfed more. So I busted my budget and have an incoming. Will share pic when I arrivedThe incoming watches are pushed to 2021. I guess I am just gonna enjoy what I have for the next few days.
Post by: roystock on December 27, 2020, 07:42:49 AM
#1. All purchases are still favourites and in rotationJust saw your What is On Your Wrist post. The green sub is indeed a beautiful watch
#2. Latest green submariner
#3. Waiting for a couple more watches
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Post by: samuelk on December 28, 2020, 07:35:05 AM
#2 Still waiting for the call, with the model that I want
#3 Depending on what is allocated
Post by: IamJacky on January 03, 2021, 02:17:24 PM
Bought a 116710BLNR right after MCO via grey at a very reasonable price. Absolutely love that watch.
#2. Looking to buy anything in December?
Went crazy searching for a 126710BLRO - had a thread about buying it via a private seller overseas, eventually had a bank transfer complication and got my money back.
Couldn't shake off the desire of getting it and eventually bought via a grey dealer here in Malaysia. Absolutely loved it too, although the price is real steep.
#3. Wishlist for 2021?
Nope... no more... (at least for a long while).
(https://imgur.com/ZumC8SP)
Post by: dpkong on January 03, 2021, 02:24:50 PM
#3 Depending on what is allocated
On another platform, I've seen a lot of #NWA (new watch alert) posts lately from people who were picking up watches from ROLEX AD so am wondering if that means more watches are available at retail price.
Post by: G.MAC on January 03, 2021, 03:44:16 PM
#3 Depending on what is allocated
On another platform, I've seen a lot of #NWA (new watch alert) posts lately from people who were picking up watches from ROLEX AD so am wondering if that means more watches are available at retail price.
Likely they have just been waiting and it is their turn. Everyone too eager to show their allocation so it looks like more watches are available.
Post by: munyew90 on January 04, 2021, 06:38:11 AM
(https://pictr.com/images/2021/01/04/7CaMBO.md.jpg) (https://pictr.com/image/7CaMBO)
#2 Bought the above on 22nd Dec :D
#3 Probably an Explorer 1
Post by: sbg on January 07, 2021, 10:28:40 AM
Replying to my old thread.
#1. My favourite is also my latest purchase, a black dial Omega SM 300 in rubber
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201205/9c9cd924bed01d084af7cb13f0c31422.jpg)
I didn't get to shop much in 2020 and I get the "no stock" reply all the time when come to Rolex, Tudor, even Cartier and Grand Seiko. So I did a lot of online shopping and purchased an unprecedented amount of quartz, here's my quartz family pic, all purchased this year.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201205/7cd70e5347a6efe80e4313eca6c1a7d1.jpg)
#2. I have no plan to buy new watches in December, unless I got a call from AD for, ..... Well, we can always hope Santa will drop by with a ticket to jump the "queue"
#3. For 2021, I am looking forward to add a Rolex Sub, or some new LE from Blancpain
Post by: roystock on January 11, 2021, 11:58:46 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210111/7b515de1a42d8449f2f9081c0b6f4cc1.jpg)