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Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: David_cheong on August 25, 2011, 11:51:16 AM
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On Wednesday evening, my wife was invited to accompany her close friend to a watch outlet on UOB theme’s opening at the Pavilion.
Knowing me as watch nuts, she asked to drop her at the venue and of course accompanied her as well since we car pooled these days. I, of course jumped at the chance….
As usual, the atmosphere was jovial and before we know it, we were enjoying ourselves at the cocktail…
And then…(we) its time to check out some models…..
As we know, the scenario is usually packed and to our dismay, two glass counters were already occupied by (each) two separate potential customers and with the displaying watches and wooden tray laid which covered almost all on the glass counter shelves.
These two potential clients were haggling the night away (a full ½ hour and my time spent there) with the un-thoughtfulness of the SA’s who attended to them.
This scenario deprived of other would be clients a chance to get close-up for their viewing pleasure…with view to purchase, if any…
My 2 cts tells me…that the SA should invite or directed the haggling customer (with the short-listed watches) to the sofas nearby for a kill…leaving the counter free to other invited guests.
Too bad, they really lost some potential clients that evening…
dc
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Cool story, bro.
Personally, I would have punched the hagglers in the ears. :angel:
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:Laughing_on_floor: :Laughing_on_floor: Go to IWC to collect the magazine lor, self entertained ;D
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i know which cocktail you are referring to :)
they seem to be having cocktails every other wed for the past 2 months...i only went to the 1st one invited by Sani...met siaodee, scott and the rest of the MWF gang there...weren't you there as well DC? sorry, couldn't remember all the names :P
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i know which cocktail you are referring to :)
they seem to be having cocktails every other wed for the past 2 months...i only went to the 1st one invited by Sani...met siaodee, scott and the rest of the MWF gang there...weren't you there as well DC? sorry, couldn't remember all the names :P
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Omnipotent - Yes, I was there the last time and last night to accompany friend/s to look-see some model with a view to purchase......too bad...hor
dc
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i know which cocktail you are referring to :)
they seem to be having cocktails every other wed for the past 2 months...i only went to the 1st one invited by Sani...met siaodee, scott and the rest of the MWF gang there...weren't you there as well DC? sorry, couldn't remember all the names :P
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Omnipotent - Yes, I was there the last time and last night to accompany friend/s to look-see some model with a view to purchase......too bad...hor
dc
ic...yeah, i knew i remember seeing you and your wife that day...
was yesterday's event as "congested" as the 1st one? i thought events like these would be more "exclusive" :P
maybe i should get a Corum ;D
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Yesterday events was a quiet affair. I believe the UOB members are invited and they can purchase via installments through their cards.
While I was there, I took the opportunity to check out the Tudor Heritage chrono...takes list rm13k plus a pop. Saw some freshly mint tudor sub? (150m) 42mm..interesting...quite attractive price structure, if you ask me...hmm.
Most of the sports model are not displayed.........
dc
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Wow, installment plan from UOB, wonder they offer for "Sea-Hum" watches or not?? ;D
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Wow, installment plan from UOB, wonder they offer for "Sea-Hum" watches or not?? ;D
Sorry bro siodee....no sea-hum at the events...only rollie and tudor.
dc
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SA probably thought that since such watches are so niche market, it's good to hold on to one firmly nibbling the bait now rather than casting more lines which may or may not have any nibbling at all..
But then for the buyer and seller, there must have been an intense Q&A about the watches to have last more than 1/2 hour talking about it.
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Rolex a niche?
LOL.....sells by itself haha
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in that case, it must be the lady that the man is haggling about then.....hahhahaha ;D
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Hey DC looks like you like to attend cocktail parties. Do you still hang out regularly at Summit? Thinking of going for another visit after Raya, have something in mind.
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Peiseh / zitan - Actually both SA and the customer are both men haggling over a datejust. No patek or others.
Alexl - No, normally not liking to attend these functions but wifey asked to tag along. Also depends with whom and parties involved. And if you check our up and coming gtg. we having a meet up at summit on the 31/8/2011. Will PM you my contact, if interested to join us.
dc
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DC, Alex joined us before la, we yum cha together after checking out the Subs...
Alex, come and join us, but this round we drink Ipoh White Coffee ;D
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DC, Alex joined us before la, we yum cha together after checking out the Subs...
Alex, come and join us, but this round we drink Ipoh White Coffee ;D
oh..my bad.....Yeah, Alex please join us for some white coffee.....
dc
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DC, Alex joined us before la, we yum cha together after checking out the Subs...
Alex, come and join us, but this round we drink Ipoh White Coffee ;D
oh..my bad.....Yeah, Alex please join us for some white coffee.....
dc
DC, 31/8 am not in town, will only be back 1/9. Will contact you later for another round of yum cha.