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Main Forums => Watch Gallery => Topic started by: ckng515 on August 11, 2009, 04:01:41 PM
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good day!
Been so buys for the past few weeks..
finally got some time to shoot and would like so share a rare catch..may be not everyone cup of tea.. ;)
some might dislike the magnifier glass on a rollie; how about a pair on a swordfish? ;D
The Graham Chronograph swordfish Lefty.A little bit of Graham background.
A British brand but Swiss made.founded by perhaps best known as the “father of the chronograph”, George Graham (1673-1751) He was also the brains behind inventions such as the dead-beat cylinder escapement, the first wall chronograph and the mercury pendulum.
The first impression of mine about this watch was the case is surprisingly well built and it's heavy and that's why you will not feel the rotor wobbling..
The case size is 46mm and houses an automatic calibre G1710,water resistant to 160 feet (50 metres).
Obviously,this fish can't swim.. :-\
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/ckng515/DSC_0001.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/ckng515/DSC_0006-2.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/ckng515/DSC_0015-1.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/ckng515/DSC_0038.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/ckng515/DSC_0042.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/ckng515/DSC_0046.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/ckng515/DSC_0048.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/ckng515/DSC_0043.jpg)
:Cheers:
ck
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CK , nice watch. good find. love the case too. it really solid.
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Neat.
Here's mine saying hi to yours.
(http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/lilpronaz/07082009169.jpg)
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Good taste you both have .
I remember reading from a magazine the case design come from the artwork of school kid. Both iconic design ( sword fish and the other one with big pushing lever ) from Graham looks really great !
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Thats nice!
My first time seeing any Graham owners.
Any wristshoots to see how it sits on the wrist?
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more species appear......
nice photo..........
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Mr yong,
thanks..
this is the pic with your Stowa
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/ckng515/apple113.jpg)
Takashi78
there you go..
WS for you
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/ckng515/apple112-1.jpg)
Pardon me for the poor quality Iphone Captured picture.. :Blue:
Cocobean,
thanks bro,
I guess you are referring to the Graham Chronofighter with the huge pusher..:)
The case is really deserve a thumb up :)
Yenfoolun,
thanks...
you have a few rare species too in your collection... :Cheers:
ck
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thanks for the pic with stowa.
my stowa looks like baby when sit side by side with that "fish"
btw I just send you a PM. please have a look. thanks
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Congrate CK ;) Bring it to KL next time :Cheers:
SC
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Congratulations !
Now that's something we don't see very often ...
A really nice catch :thumbsup:
Am just wondering, how "big" does it sit beside a pam ?
Anyway, enjoy ! :Cheers:
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Congratulations !
Now that's something we don't see very often ...
A really nice catch :thumbsup:
Am just wondering, how "big" does it sit beside a pam ?
Anyway, enjoy ! :Cheers:
Here's a quick and dirty shot
Swordfish = 46mm
PAM = 44mm
(http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu329/lilpronaz/13082009174-1.jpg)
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Thanks SC and leftear...:)
Will bring it with me when i'm in town.. :D
To me it doesn't wear like a 46mm..
and a nice PAM88...
:Cheers:
ck
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Moooommmmyyy i want one......
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Hi Ck,
The very first time i saw swordfish, I was thinking " OMG" ... it looks like a big gold fish staring at me!!! i thought thats the ugliest watch i ever seen in my life.
Now, I must admit and agree with your taste! Its definately a unique and awesome piece. Considering the design was a "brainchild" of a school boy.
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Hi Ck,
The very first time i saw swordfish, I was thinking " OMG" ... it looks like a big gold fish staring at me!!! i thought thats the ugliest watch i ever seen in my life.
Now, I must admit and agree with your taste! Its definately a unique and awesome piece. Considering the design was a "brainchild" of a school boy.
the fish has gone to another pond.. ;D
but i must say the casing is awesome.. ;)
cheers,
ck
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You let it swim away..... aiya :HammerHead:
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no choice have to make way for new purchase.. :Blue:
at least it is in good hand now.. ;D
cheers,
ck
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Hi Ck,
The very first time i saw swordfish, I was thinking " OMG" ... it looks like a big gold fish staring at me!!! i thought thats the ugliest watch i ever seen in my life.
Now, I must admit and agree with your taste! Its definately a unique and awesome piece. Considering the design was a "brainchild" of a school boy.
hahaaha...so did u see the Graham alarm (one big eye only)? that one is a little weird and imbalanced..
i've always wanted to get the BMs (i personally like the Chronofighter RAC) but the resale value is really bad (in the event if i want to flip it)..that's what preventing me from pulling the trigger....nonetheless, to the owners here....really nice pieces indeed!
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CK, hope you get a good resale value. Graham is not well appreciated by many in the watch community and thus, the lower resale value.
I am thinking of flipping mine to finance a new watch but the unique look of the swordfish is somehow infleuncing me subliminally from doing so.
James, did you check out the pre-own outlets? I know a few in SG are carrying some rather impressive chronofighters with reasonable price.
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Lilpronaz,
Luckily, i was able to acquire this piece with a very good price,and i was very satisfy with the resell price as well.
I was struggling for a while whether to flip this unique piece..but at the end of the day,i can't resist the PAM virus ;D ;D
cheers,
ck
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CK, hope you get a good resale value. Graham is not well appreciated by many in the watch community and thus, the lower resale value.
I am thinking of flipping mine to finance a new watch but the unique look of the swordfish is somehow infleuncing me subliminally from doing so.
James, did you check out the pre-own outlets? I know a few in SG are carrying some rather impressive chronofighters with reasonable price.
thanks bro...yes i'm aware of that but i've tossed all my $$ to pay for my grail (for now...) which will arrive this 2 weeks...can't wait to get my hands on it..unfortunately, i've to eat grass and smell air after this....chronofighter RAC has to really wait.....
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I’ve to eat grass and smell air after this....LOL :Laughing_on_floor:
I like this phrase, something same as 'tighten the belt’???..
Once upon a time I did that, Its a long way from home... Preferred to acquire the holy grail and then eat bread and butter there after. Sacrificed for the sake of a good time piece.
After all, It’s a diseases and there is no known cure.......
DC
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I’ve to eat grass and smell air after this....LOL :Laughing_on_floor:
I like this phrase, something same as 'tighten the belt’???..
Once upon a time I did that, Its a long way from home... Preferred to acquire the holy grail and then eat bread and butter there after. Sacrificed for the sake of a good time piece.
After all, It’s a diseases and there is no known cure.......
DC
ABSOLUTELY on NO CURE part!
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I was struggling for a while whether to flip this unique piece..but at the end of the day,i can't resist the PAM virus ;D ;D
I couldn't agree more. The PAM fever is really infectious. I have been calling the ADs every now and then just to check whether the piece I wanted have arrived.
Fortunately for me, my finances have allowed me to hold on to my collection. Well....until next year when my budget allows the aquisition of the BP ;D
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ABSOLUTELY on NO CURE part!
May I add that it is certainly a gratifying passion. Worth it to replace solid food with grass and air ;)
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I was struggling for a while whether to flip this unique piece..but at the end of the day,i can't resist the PAM virus ;D ;D
I couldn't agree more. The PAM fever is really infectious. I have been calling the ADs every now and then just to check whether the piece I wanted have arrived.
Fortunately for me, my finances have allowed me to hold on to my collection. Well....until next year when my budget allows the aquisition of the BP ;D
yeah... BP is my next project too. Hope it works out soon. :Cheers:
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Great Fred! BP is a very very handsome watch.
I might be buying it this year instead since one is available right now. I say screw the budget and just buy it. ;D
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Great Fred! BP is a very very handsome watch.
I might be buying it this year instead since one is available right now. I say screw the budget and just buy it. ;D
Lilpronaz,
Go,go,go,
don't let the shopping spree stop... ;D
there is a piece lying in Pg airport and Pg AD as well...
My next expansive target,
One of this next year,
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/ckng515/jager-lecoultre-master-compressor-d.jpg)
(http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g288/ckng515/031260403921c611_main.jpg)
Pic borrowed
cheers,
ck
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Yeah!! BP is one of my favorite too :Cheers:
some poison to help u screw the budget :p
love the brown strap a lot ;)
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll94/scottchung1128/IMG_2669_load.jpg)
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll94/scottchung1128/IMG_2676_load.jpg)
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll94/scottchung1128/IMG_2657_loaded.jpg)
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LOok at the crown! its gorgeous :o
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Great Fred! BP is a very very handsome watch.
I might be buying it this year instead since one is available right now. I say screw the budget and just buy it. ;D
thats the spirit of buying! :Cheers: Bravo! Bravo!
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thats the spirit of buying! :Cheers: Bravo! Bravo!
Haha...won't go down well with the wife unless I buy her one too :)
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Yeah!! BP is one of my favorite too :Cheers:
some poison to help u screw the budget :p
love the brown strap a lot ;)
Scott, you don't have to sell the BP to me. I was already sold 3 years ago. :Cheers:
Anyway, I bit the bullet and bought it today!!! The lady wasn't happy though since she didn't get a watch. ;D
Now, I may have to sell the Swordfish to keep the lady happy. If anyone is interested, PM me.
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Woooo!! Congrate!!! Post some pictures soon ya :Cheers:
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Woooo!! Congrate!!! Post some pictures soon ya :Cheers:
Thank you. Arigato.
I will try to find some time to snap some pics. It's time to poison the rest to buy the BP. :Cheers:
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nice destro...
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you guys are so rich! filled with all the luxury timepieces ..envy alot..i love graham always but never able to own one..
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Hi there, rarely heard about Graham. Last few days, got a friend get me to help to sell his GRAHAM OVERLORD MK III.
I still laugh at him and saying that not much ppl willing to spend on this watch as its retail selling price 20k ++
Here to share with u guys this awesome watch..
The Graham Swordfish Lefty watch is so so so nice n unique.. :)