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Offline R1

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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #150 on: July 11, 2011, 01:31:46 PM »
Thanks for the input all. I will tell him to get advice from the experts in Rolex since he is still adamant about it, sans the bracelet, which he replaced. Seems that he has brought it to a few watch shops before and they told him it’s the real McCoy.
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #151 on: July 11, 2011, 02:54:25 PM »
Went to another AD here. In Auckland only 2 in NZ only 5 shops that sell Rolex

Tried a the exp 36, a bit small for my wrist. Tried the GMT 2 SS - wow v nice. I think it was better than Sub ND and similar to sub C. I have to admit guys that the older Rolex sub Hulk is amazing. They still have it here brand new.

When I was there many Chinese from china in the shop and I could not believe them buying it here. Some Rose gold daytona NZD 51150 or something like this.

I also tried the air king. Same size as exp 36mm.

For wives I think the YM looks good ;)
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #152 on: July 11, 2011, 03:34:11 PM »
You should see mainlanders when they are shopping in HK...
Like printing money ar... no discount tak apa... asal ada stock... :HammerHead:
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #153 on: July 11, 2011, 03:56:56 PM »
I saw a program at Shenzhen in May, document a family from China day trip to Hong Kong shopping. Family members Daddy (the guy with $$$), Mommy, Son and future daughter-in-law. From 9am until 8pm, total spend RMB 2mil within a day

Ask the dad, why you willing to spend 2mil in a day, he responded "Hong Kong stuff is cheaper compare to Mainland, so since got opportunity to come with whole family, spend worthy."

Ask the rest of the families member, everybody is smiling with  ;D face

I was like  :Startled: then  :thumbsup:
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #154 on: July 11, 2011, 04:34:13 PM »
Wow cause I was a like a jakun. I was just surprised unless their currency is stronger which I doubt not.

btw guys u know if that sub green bazel black dial in Msia? I was like wow and still lime wow  :Cheers:
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #155 on: July 23, 2011, 07:44:26 PM »
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Dad just got his first Rolex today  ;D

Mine hopefully very soon :Cheers:

Thanks dc for helping us out. My dad can't stop smiling mate :)
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #156 on: July 23, 2011, 10:05:06 PM »
You and family welcome here. Pleasure meeting you people in person.

Your dad is a speed buyer, glad that both (your dad and watch) are smiling at each other. The piece is considered a full set together with box and paper. Would consider a good buy at the current rates.

Hope you will get your grail soon.

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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #157 on: July 23, 2011, 11:01:31 PM »
David, you own a watch shop?
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #158 on: July 24, 2011, 07:38:28 AM »
hanz i also not sure that time he own the shop or not. What I do know is that having him there makes buying enjoyable.

My dad until this morning still smiling haha

I have taken wrist shots with his watch  ;D will post it up and also my pen collections  :Cheers:
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #159 on: July 24, 2011, 01:13:24 PM »
hanz / sid

No, i am not in any way related to the shop or the owner. Nor I am his so-called agent.

My usual hunt with other watch kakis at the shop make our weekend gtg worthwhile having the opportunity to view and molest what ever watches the owner brings in. The shopowner have had given us the first review of any inventory he brought in. There are many rare watches normal moral like us had even a chance to lay our hand on....e.g..the single and the double red..etc.

Like wise another member is also the usual kakis in our group/s.

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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #160 on: July 24, 2011, 11:48:00 PM »
Quote from: David_cheong on July 24, 2011, 01:13:24 PM
hanz / sid

No, i am not in any way related to the shop or the owner. Nor I am his so-called agent.

My usual hunt with other watch kakis at the shop make our weekend gtg worthwhile having the opportunity to view and molest what ever watches the owner brings in. The shopowner have had given us the first review of any inventory he brought in. There are many rare watches normal moral like us had even a chance to lay our hand on....e.g..the single and the double red..etc.

Like wise another member is also the usual kakis in our group/s.

dc



Again my friend, thanks for the help.

I will be visiting there on Wednesday to hopefully get my own hahah  :Cheers:

Even my fiance whom you met the other day has consented so all clear now  :thumbsup:
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #161 on: July 25, 2011, 12:45:13 AM »
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We are not here to discuss this matter.

Pm sent bro..and wanna make myself clear..no intention to disrespect any forum members..  :-[
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #162 on: July 25, 2011, 12:47:46 AM »
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #163 on: July 25, 2011, 07:18:48 AM »
Quote from: Sid Vicious on July 23, 2011, 07:44:26 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Dad just got his first Rolex today  ;D

Mine hopefully very soon :Cheers:

Thanks dc for helping us out. My dad can't stop smiling mate :)

Wow, congrat to your dad, which model did he get? Sub, Date, Daytona??? You got it from Sxxxxx?

David, is it the same one last time we visited??

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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #164 on: July 25, 2011, 08:12:54 AM »
Siodee - Yes, it is..

If the watch you choose and eventually bought keep smiling at you...non stop. Then you know, you have make a good choice,:thumbsup:

Part of my sharing services to keep member/s happy with their purchases
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #165 on: July 25, 2011, 08:29:59 AM »
Quote from: David_cheong on July 25, 2011, 08:12:54 AM
Siodee - Yes, it is..

If the watch you choose and eventually bought keep smiling at you...non stop. Then you know, you have make a good choice,:thumbsup:

Part of my sharing services to keep member/s happy with their purchases
dc

dc, can't wait to use your service! ;D Too bad the (my) economy isn't too permitting currently. :'(
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #166 on: July 25, 2011, 09:00:56 AM »
errrr can pm me this shop location please.....
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #167 on: July 25, 2011, 11:22:35 AM »
Can pm me also? Hehe...
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #168 on: July 25, 2011, 11:59:12 AM »
Zitan / TheHobbit / ykl

PM sent


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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #169 on: July 25, 2011, 02:07:25 PM »
Quote from: zitan on July 25, 2011, 12:23:55 PM
Thank you, dc. :thumbsup:

Thank you, thank you.
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #170 on: July 25, 2011, 07:40:16 PM »
Quote from: Sid Vicious on July 24, 2011, 11:48:00 PM

Again my friend, thanks for the help.

I will be visiting there on Wednesday to hopefully get my own hahah  :Cheers:

Even my fiance whom you met the other day has consented so all clear now  :thumbsup:

Jialat.... got trapped already you.

now she consented and let you get a Rolex because she expects you to get her one in the future. Women are not that easy and innocent

 :Laughing_on_floor:
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #171 on: July 25, 2011, 07:49:29 PM »
Simple, to reinforce her consent - buy her a simple air king and she is one happy lady. As is, in future, if you acquire another watch, she will surely 'close' one eye. :Laughing_on_floor:


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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #172 on: July 25, 2011, 09:34:50 PM »
Dc, kindly pm me location also...been hunting for preowned ones for quite a while...TQ!
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #173 on: July 25, 2011, 11:02:09 PM »


Wow, congrat to your dad, which model did he get? Sub, Date, Daytona??? You got it from Sxxxxx?

David, is it the same one last time we visited??


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Hi there Siodee, he got an oyster perpetual. Salmon pink dial I think it is. Very nice. even i been wearing it at home haha

I myself have another 2 days to think on what I will get  :Dancing_banana:

This has been an expensive break  :o

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Quote from: Sid Vicious on July 24, 2011, 11:48:00 PM

Again my friend, thanks for the help.

I will be visiting there on Wednesday to hopefully get my own hahah  :Cheers:

Even my fiance whom you met the other day has consented so all clear now  :thumbsup:

Jialat.... got trapped already you.

now she consented and let you get a Rolex because she expects you to get her one in the future. Women are not that easy and innocent

 :Laughing_on_floor:

That is also possible terenceterence but no worries on my part  :thumbsup:
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Re: Arguments for and against Rolex
« Reply #174 on: July 25, 2011, 11:09:33 PM »
join our Sub ND gang!!!!!  :Dancing_banana:
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