Author Topic: The British Master- Graham Swordfish Lefty (Read 15073 times)

ckng515 · « **on:** August 11, 2009, 04:01:41 PM »

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?

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.. $:-\$

ck

mrYong · « **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2009, 06:01:17 PM »

CK , nice watch. good find. love the case too. it really solid.

lilpronaz · « **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2009, 06:46:42 PM »

Neat.

Here's mine saying hi to yours.

Cocobean · « **Reply #3 on:** August 11, 2009, 07:35:40 PM »

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 !

takashi78 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 11, 2009, 09:02:12 PM »

Thats nice!
My first time seeing any Graham owners.
Any wristshoots to see how it sits on the wrist?

chrisyen · « **Reply #5 on:** August 11, 2009, 09:13:08 PM »

more species appear......
nice photo..........

ckng515 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 11, 2009, 10:29:12 PM »

Mr yong,
thanks..
this is the pic with your Stowa

Takashi78
there you go..
WS for you

Pardon me for the poor quality Iphone Captured picture..

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...

ck

mrYong · « **Reply #7 on:** August 11, 2009, 10:34:43 PM »

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

Scott C. · « **Reply #8 on:** August 12, 2009, 07:41:21 AM »

Congrate CK

Bring it to KL next time

SC

Leftear · « **Reply #9 on:** August 13, 2009, 08:16:29 AM »

Congratulations !
Now that's something we don't see very often ...
A really nice catch

Am just wondering, how "big" does it sit beside a pam ?
Anyway, enjoy !

lilpronaz · « **Reply #10 on:** August 13, 2009, 08:29:01 PM »

Quote from: Leftear on August 13, 2009, 08:16:29 AM

Congratulations !
Now that's something we don't see very often ...
A really nice catch
Am just wondering, how "big" does it sit beside a pam ?
Anyway, enjoy !

Here's a quick and dirty shot

Swordfish = 46mm
PAM = 44mm

ckng515 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 14, 2009, 09:59:04 AM »

Thanks SC and leftear...

Will bring it with me when i'm in town..

To me it doesn't wear like a 46mm..
and a nice PAM88...

ck

eckoric85 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 01, 2009, 08:08:34 PM »

Moooommmmyyy i want one......

Alice · « **Reply #13 on:** November 10, 2009, 09:06:19 AM »

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.

ckng515 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 10, 2009, 09:37:09 AM »

Quote from: Alice on November 10, 2009, 09:06:19 AM

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..

but i must say the casing is awesome..

cheers,
ck

Alice · « **Reply #15 on:** November 10, 2009, 10:17:33 AM »

You let it swim away..... aiya

ckng515 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 10, 2009, 02:42:36 PM »

no choice have to make way for new purchase..

at least it is in good hand now..

cheers,
ck

JPSP · « **Reply #17 on:** November 10, 2009, 08:43:23 PM »

Quote from: Alice on November 10, 2009, 09:06:19 AM

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!

lilpronaz · « **Reply #18 on:** November 10, 2009, 08:53:28 PM »

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.

ckng515 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 10, 2009, 11:18:25 PM »

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

cheers,
ck

JPSP · « **Reply #20 on:** November 11, 2009, 06:44:08 AM »

Quote from: lilpronaz on November 10, 2009, 08:53:28 PM

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.....

David_cheong · « **Reply #21 on:** November 11, 2009, 07:25:48 AM »

I’ve to eat grass and smell air after this....LOL

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

JPSP · « **Reply #22 on:** November 11, 2009, 10:56:24 AM »

Quote from: David_cheong on November 11, 2009, 07:25:48 AM

I’ve to eat grass and smell air after this....LOL

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!

lilpronaz · « **Reply #23 on:** November 11, 2009, 05:57:50 PM »

Quote from: ckng515 on November 10, 2009, 11:18:25 PM

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

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

lilpronaz · « **Reply #24 on:** November 11, 2009, 06:00:25 PM »

Quote from: JPSP on November 11, 2009, 10:56:24 AM

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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