Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Official Rolex Daytona black and Submariner Hulk is available now

It was.....




Rolex Daytona Black Ref 116520  $98...

Submariner Hulk Ref 116610LV $68...

Limited supply is available now.

HK Snob


Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Patek Philippe Nautilus,or IWC Ingenieur SL

Patek Philippe Nautilus




IWC Ingenieur SL



Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Platina Dial



In the 1970s, this gentleman designed four of my or your favorite integrated bracelet watches which include the Patek Philippe Nautilus, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and IWC Ingenieur SL.

All three watches have become highly collectible and continue to rise in value due to their rarity and timeless design. The Nautilus and Royal Oak are still produced today but the earlier design of the 1970s are very expensive.

The IWC Ingenieur SL has been discontinued...

He was one of the most important watch designers of the 20th century. He was born in Geneva, Switzerland in 1931 and started his career at the age of 20 working with Universal Geneve. He was one of the first watch designers behind the scenes that he was well known, and he eventually made his own watches and created his own brand.

He contributed to designs for many watch brands besides the above mentioned Big Four.
Cartier, Omega, Breguet, Chaumet, Bulgari, and many others.

He designed all the wristwatches for Audemars Piquet from 1953 up to the Royal Oak in 70s and the company. Now Audemars Piguet is likely one of the most prestige watch companies in Switzerland.

He redesigned the Omega Constellation for Omega in the 1960s and collaborated with Cartier in the design of the Pasha in 1997.

He had very important clients including professional athletes, rappers, movie stars, lawyers, politician and royal families.

He is a name that we should think of when you look at your Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo or Patek Philippe Nautilus…

As a Watch Fanatic, or Watch Fever I call myself, I have to pay Tribute to this Colossal of Watch Designer of the 20th century.  “Gerald Genta”!


Gerald Genta 1 May 1931 to 17 Aug 2011 (Age 80)


PS

Except IWC, all the other two watches has no second hand, a typical Minimunist's design.

Which One you like most!?


HK Snob
HK Watch Fever

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Watch Fever Club HI TEA 31 Jan 2015




There were lot of fun for such gathering to share watch collection experience.
Exchange of some of the buying tips on watches, know how on buying and selling watches.
One could learn a lot from each of us.



Like wine tasting, there were is no fun at all to drink alone home!
This is limited Sinn 250 pieces with Titanium case.



Kowloon Watch Company watch that its watch owner bought it with HK$25 in 60s'.



Limited 175 pieces Audemars Piguet Wempe Royal Oak Offshore.




Tudor Heritage Black Bay, the workhorse of a Muay Thai Boxer.

HK Snob
Watch Fever Club

Recent Price War of Watches in Hong Kong



After Japan Rolex prices soared up 4% to 10% January, there is Rumour that Germany will increase price in Feburay.
Parallel watch importers are flying to Germany to snap all popular models back HK in the past two weeks.


After 15 Jan., most of the Hot items are not able to be found in Rolex AD and hands of the parallet watch dealer, likely this is purely business decision to keep the Watches for the Rolex official Price Adjustment in Febuary. Who does not want higher profit waiting for two weeks!?



So if you want to buy Rolex sport model you might have to look for a few more shops.

That is a bit surprise that Panerai had reduced price of ALL their model by 5% last week.

That is a Marketing decision, I think Panerai shouldn't reduce price as people dislike price reduction of luxuary watches.

In January, AP has already increase watch price by HKD$6,000 for all steel model such as 15400ST.

Patek Philippe had no changes of price as of this moment, may be after Chinese new years?

Lastest news that report by good freind who is now in Germany, Rolex has increased 7% on Rolex in Germany stariting 1 Feb 2015.

And It might be wise if you want to buy your favourite watch, got to be make a decision and got to be fast.

HK Snob

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

七十年代精工GS









這是六十年代的經典。

日本精工精湛技術打造的手錶數次在日內瓦比賽中切底的打底瑞士機惢。

日本內銷的產品,當年只有富貴人才用得起的東西……


什麼咖科?精工GS.
GS即Grand Seiko.


美國大公司送給服務30年以上的都是金撈。
日本大機構是用精工GS.


28,800擺频……每天精準度在3秒已內.


今天只要用六千元你就能買到……包括全新魔鬼鱼錶帶。

HK Snob

Monday, January 26, 2015

These are the Watches that we can get for you at Discount!




These are hot Rolex that most people snap whenever price is going to increase.

After Japan price adustment 4% to 10% in January.

We heard that HK, Singapore and Germany will follow  with a price adjustment.

If you want to buy these watches at discount before the price changes,  contact us

HK Snob

Sunday, January 25, 2015

A Brand New Watch now you can Pre-order at A Super Discount, the Plug & Feather Stone Watch!



Plug & Feather is a brand new watch brand - they make watches made from stones that they have sourced from around the world.  

They recently had a blowout Kickstarter campaign, doubled their target and are in the TOP 10 All-Time Watch Projects on Kickstarter

Now that the Kickstarter is over we are in the "pre-order" phase until March 2015 and are offering our watches at 50% off the regular retail price of $300.  Find them at 

www.plugandfeather.com

Hong Kong Watch Fever is a selected partner with them offering a special deal to all my audience! 

The deal would be a customized discount code for you on you for an ADDITIONAL 10% off the $150 pre-order price (already 50% off MSRP). 

They are also set-up a free watch give-away where they will give away one free watch to any of you who sign up for the mailing list.

The coupon code for you  is- DEAL15.

You just need to fill this code in the "COUPON" while filling their order. They will get 10-15 % (on top of the 50% discount on MSRP)

In all my past articles, everyone knows me that I am crazy about all special gem, stone dial on Rolex, such as Onyx, Maglite, marble, Meteorite etc.

This is a similar approach using stone making a unique watch for you, and they look great!


HK Snob

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Cartier Baignoire on sale





Cartier Baignoire 18KT Rose gold watch.
Three new crocodile strap
90% new full set un-dated.
HK $33,000

HK Snob


80' Seiko KS on sale







The Seiko KS Hi-Beat 28,800
Automatic, sapphire crystal, new crocodile strap with Seiko buckle.
Gold Seal.
HK$3,450

HK Snob

A rare Cream Spot EX II Ref 16570 on sale





98% New Rare Cream Spot Explorer II full set asking HK$29,500.


HK Snob

Watch Sold on 28 Jan

Friday, January 23, 2015

New Price update of Rolex Japan



What is the aftermath of Europe, Japan Rolex price Adjustment?
Obviously we can see many people can't wait to snap watches at your nearby Rolex AD in Singapore and HK.

According to managers at top three HK Rolex AD.
The sales has been increased since last week by 20% to 30% especially on Hot Models.


The managers remind staff tighten up the discount release.

Parallel importers is holding up their watch bought in Dec. 2014 whilst price was still low. 

GMT MASTER II BLUE BLACK parallel watch price increased by HK$1,000.

We speculate that Rolex HK will increase price 8% average estimated around Chinese New Year.

Personal Opinion only.

HK Snob

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

After Europe, Then Japan and most Likey HK, Rolex will raise prices next month



We were told some of the European Watch shops had raised prices of Rolex 5% to 8% aleady.

Now Rolex Would increase the price on 1 Feb by 8% on Submariner, at same time Patek Philippinmight increase 4% to 5% in Japan.

HK, there is the chance to have price adjustment before the Chinese New year, my guess only.


HK Snob

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

No Title


HK Snob

Rolex's Most Expensive Three watches




A Man just came to HK to Search for these most expensive Watches From Rolex.

No. 1 GMT Master Ice Ref 116769 TBR HKD$4,400,000

No. 2. Submariner Emerald 116649 HKD$2,850,000

No. 3 Daytona in Platinum Ref 116576 TBR $1,207,500

These are rare species and not easy to be found, I have seen Submariner Emerald and Platinum Daytona at HKIA but were sold out.

There is still 2-3 few pieces at one of the watch AD in HK, as these are expensive items that normally AD does not stock up and there is no parallel import about these extraordinary items.

The about price are all listed price and this man is looking for the best discount he could before next price up-adjustment.

That is why I call him Tai Chi Cheung Sam Rolex (太極張三撈)!

HK Snob

Rolex Sales After Swiss Franc Appreciation in Singapore and Hong Kong!

Raffles Hotel branch of The Hour Glass



The Hour Glass Watch at Raffle Hotel, some 30 Rolexes were sold on Sunday alone.  This far outpaced the sales of other Swiss brands such as Hublot and Patek Philippe, which sold only two to four pieces that same day, said the sales staff. Mainly because of Swiss Franc had appreciate 20 percent on 15 Jan.

On any other day, Rolex sales typically taper off at around 10. Rolex declined to comment on when its new stock would come in, or when it planned to raise prices.

How About HK? What I could see is that one branch of Oriental Watch Company had a lot more customers since last Saturday, Chinese, local HKers, and foreigners, but the sales is not go as crazy as Singapore.  It is fact that the business was turning better since last Friday.

Will Rolex increase their price After CNY? well, let’s observe.

How About Europe? Many AD has increase 5 to 8% Already, will HK be exempted?

Original Article at Straits Times

HK Snob

Sunday, January 18, 2015