What watches to wear in the middle of a riot?

He was not Freddy on Friday night movie, he was one of the protestors in Mong Kok last night...live!

 

If you were in the riot last night in Mong Kok, what watches should you wear? It is quite complicated as things can change very quickly at the scene. Your watch has to be multifunctional and it has to be able to withstand pepper spray, hitting and flying objects.

 

G-Shock Mudmaster

 

The first watch that comes to my mind is the G-shock Mudmaster. It is designed for extreme environment. The dial has light function as you can turn on the small light inside the dial at night. A G-shock is tough and the Mudmaster is even tougher. It can prevent mud and dust from getting into the watch. It is around HK$3,500 and you can wear it in the middle of the battlefield. If in last night riot, it could become  "bloodmaster"!

 

 

Leave the D-blue home, go out with the Black to Mong Kok.

The other one is the Rolex Deep Sea. In the middle of a riot, there must be water spilling everywhere. Or just liquid. The 3900m diver can easily withstand such tough situations. 904L steel can withstand highly corrosive liquid. Also, the watch is big enough for you to use it as a shield or a small weapon. And as last resort, it can be used as a Capsule to be thrown into the mob, it can easily kill ten people by its weight  F=M.A

 

I call this Abalone Can

 

 

The Seiko Tuna Can is another watch you can wear in the middle of a riot. It is even bigger than the Rolex Deep Sea. It is tested to the depth of 4000m although it is supposed to be water-resistant to 1000m. It is way cheaper than the Rolex Deep Sea but it can also serve as a shield to any attack on your arm.

 

No question, this Omega is a tough guy, may should in Die Hard. 6.0

 

The Omega Ploprof 1200m is also a good choice. With its super chunky case, it is so heavy that you can use it as a close-combat secret weapon. If you do not have a hammer, the watch can serve as one. It is heavy, and 1200m water-resistant, making it an ideal watch to wear in the middle of a riot.

 

 Steel version for defend mode

 

 

Light weight Carbon composite Case and Ceramic Bezel for attack Mode

 

If you want to show some class in the riot, wear the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Diver. Again, it is big and chunky. It is a tough watch with a rubber strap. Although it is only 300m water-resistant, it is classier than the previously mentioned watches. If you go for attack mode use the Carbon Composite one for light weight, if you want to have the defend mode, use the stainless steel version.

 

Bombproof Triggerfish Bronze A2, watch only, not the Man wearing it!

 

 

Just in case there is a bomb in the riot, the Triggerfish Bronze A2 watches created by Kaventsmann can survive a bomb blast. If you wear it on your wrist, it does not guarantee you are bombproof! Only the Watch!

 

This watch is claimed able to be rolled over by a 20 Tons Tank, I am sure this picture is before the test!

 

 

 

 



 http://www.victorinoxwatches.com/en/inox-experience/?gclid=CKby5qWh6soCFdSVvQodkkEDYQ

 

click the above link see how a watch could be tortured this way.

 

Of course, you can also choose the INOX by Victorinox. It is shock, water and temperature-resistant, making it your perfect partner in a riot. It can stay perfect after being run over by a 20-ton tank. It can also stand sulpheric acid. Well, I suppose you will face an armored fighting vehicle and tear gas at worst?

 

 

The movement is hoisted up with tiny stainless steel wire.

 

Well, if the abovementioned do not suit you, you may pick a Richard Mille. Any Richard Mille will do as they are extremely shock-resistant. The first watch created for Nadal was a study in stealth, with its deep black carbon composite case and highly skeletonized movement is hanging by tiny stainless steel wires, should I call it WireCabloc?

 

in Grade 5 Titanium and LITAL® alloy weigh at mere 3.83 grams. Ever present on Nadal’s wrist, this tourbillon epitomized the luxury of lightness in service to a tennis legend.  

 

Should you be a policeman or a rioter, wear a RM to show that you do not worry about money. But if you are a Police, I am sure you should be questioned by ICAC, if you are one of the protectors, well, you must have been supported soundly by a financial strong syndicate.

 

These watches can help you keep track with the time especially when you are in a riot in the middle of the night. To know the time is important should you be a policeman or a protestors.

 

Jason L/HK Snob

Well, everyone is staying, living in this place, stop all the violence, this isn’t a war zone!

It is a peculiar to know for those to lead this and who organize this, what do you get out of this?

 

HK Watch Fever

HK Snob

It is probably the oldest watch brand in the world.

handwriting on the first day of Chinese new year.

 

 

 

 

At the beginning of the 18th century, Jehan-Jacques Blancpain perceived the potential in a completely new business activity: watchmaking. In 1735, he founded the Blancpain brand, setting up his first workshop on the upper floor of his house at Villeret, in the present-day Bernese Jura.  

By recording his name in the official property register of the municipality of Villeret, this pioneer had created an establishment which is now the world's oldest watchmaking brand.

In the second half of the 19th century, as industrialization took hold, in 1865 Blancpain built a two-storey factory by the River Suze and made use of water power to supply the electricity needed for its production processes.  By modernizing its methods and concentrating on top-of-range products, Blancpain become one of the few watchmaking firms to survive in Villeret.

In 1926, the Manufacture entered into a partnership with John Harwood and started marketing the first automatic wristwatch. Four years later, Blancpain adapted the system to watches of small size, and launched the rectangular "Rolls", by Léon Hatot, which became the world's first ladies' automatic watch.

Among the Manufacture's great successes is the Fifty Fathoms, launched in 1953 and produced at the request of the "Combat Swimmers" of the French navy, who needed a reliable watch for their underwater operations. Captain Robert "Bob" Maloubier and the Lieutenant Claude Riffaud, the co-founders of the unit, submitted the project to Jean-Jacques Fiechter, by then CEO of Blancpain, who accepted the challenge. Worn by Jacques-Yves Cousteau, among others, the Fifty Fathoms became the standard of reference among diving watches. Three years later, Rayville-Blancpain repeated this success with the Ladybird, a model equipped with the smallest round movement of the time.

 

 

The small farm house of Blancpain where watches were made

 

 

Blancpain is still a small manufacture for watch today, they claim that “Blacnpain have never produced any Quartz watch, and never will be…”

Since I purchased the first Blancpain moonphase automatic watch in 1990 with about HKD$22,000, at the small watch shop at Park lane at TST, where this shop is still exist nowadays selling G-Shock, Casio and Swatch… Those with the days!

Blancpain keeps sending you Xmas card signed by the CEO, a heavy beautifully printed Blancpain magazine every year… that is a notion of a small company who does  to please his loyal Customers… Imagine if Rolex does it this way, they might have to ship the magazine in 200 containers on by cutting 1% of the Brazil rainforest ….. 

Different Brand has different marketing strategy, when you receive the book from Blancpain every year, I feel Like I need to buy one watch… from Blancpain…   Likely one of the best dress watch for us.

 

AThis watch, presented in 2014, is at the top end of the size spectrum of dress watches, at 42 mm diameter and 11.25 mm thickness. The star of the show is the grand feu enamel dial, enhanced by the narrow bezel, with enamel-painted numerals, and a secret signature, the JB initials just visible in white-on-white between the IV and V, and between VII and VIII. The JB also appears in the logo above the Blancpain letters, and on the second-hand counterweight. The JB stands for Jehan-Jacques Blancpain who founded the brand in 1735 in Villeret, on the upstairs floor of his house. It is probably the oldest watch brand in the world.

 The Calibre 1335 movement can be seen through the sapphire display caseback, with a honeycomb pattern on the oscillating weight that automatically rewinds the watch. An eight-day power reserve means 192 hours. Reference 6630-3631-558, price approximately €27,000. www.blancpain.com

 
HK Snob

Violence on the second day of the Year of Monkey

     Thanks for the beautiful shot on one of the Pinoy's Submariner.

Riot at Mong Kok area in the 2^nd day of the CNY, well, in other to get peace, democracy, wealth, we need patience, tactics, hard works, plans and good communication with the team leader… Just violent protects will not help and will not be acknowledged or gaining any supports from the majority of the people…especially many of the new reporters were assaulted!

"Monkey, Monk and the Monsters Go West" was based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of China.

There were plenty of greedy, pain, and evil demons in the world. Master Tang was assigned by the Buddha to travel to the West in quest of the Key of Wisdom which would save the world. During the journey to the West, Master Tang met his disciples Wu Kong, Ba Jie and Sha Seng. Relying on their wit, team spirit and courage, they eventually reached the destination.

We had a Wu Kong style violence last night, but we did not see this alone will able to get the Key of Wisdom, may be a coupon to the jail…

HK Snob
Mong Kok Snob
HK Watch Fever

Rolex Date Just 18 KT solid gold Ref 15238 on sale

Rolex Date Just Ref 15238

Rolex Date 750 Yellow Gold 34.0 mm

This beautiful luxury watch is in an "Excellent ++" condition 

18kt yellow gold case
Case diameter 34mm without crown.
18kt yellow gold fluted Bezel

Automatic Watch

This high-quality original Rolex watch is now under Rolex Service Centre Hong Kong replacing a black dial which is essential to add on glamour on this Solid Gold watch.

Selling Price of this watch is merely HKD$65,5000 cash.

The Selling point of this watch is the vintage Rivet oyster bracelet which Rolex Do not make anymore...
It is a collector item.

It is an unisex watch as many lady is fond of wearing this watch.

HK Snob
HK Watch Fever

Apple Watch as an Luxury Watch as Patek Philippe and Rolex..

Rolex and Apple Watch

There has been a lot of discussion on the threat of Apple Watch on to the Swiss Luxury Watch Likes Patek Philippe, Rolex…etc.

According to a new study from the NetBase  (An analytics firm),  the Apple Watch tops the list once again, beating out Tag Heuer, Movado, Richemont, and Patek Philippe, along with Rolex!

Despite being the most insane thing I've ever come as a luxury consumer, Apple has managed to dominate online luxury chatter with its Watch. Sure it may be square, someone says it is UGLY, work poorly with apps, needs to be charged every night, and has no luxury appeal besides a gold casing (no platinum?), but people seem to like it and are eschewing traditional luxury brands in their tweets and posts.

According to the study, or how consumers perceive the brand's quality and the likelihood that they will stay loyal to it — rating for Rolex is 85 out of 100, while the Apple Watch is only a 58.

So if you're a watchmaker reading this, disembark from your yachts, go office work with your Ferrari, call the drivers, and gas up the jet, it's time to get back to work.

 

HK Snob

HK Watch Fever

HKWF Watch Gathering 6 Feb 2016

 

 

Due to the approaching of Chinese new year, only four of us came to the gathering today, so that is what we can see at the Watch Gathering...

 

The Daytona Black is the one reserved by one of the client in Philippines.. it is in excellent Plus condition full set V-series.

 

 

HK Snob

HK Watch Fever

Year of The Monkey

What other programs are better than giving red pockets during Chinese New Year?

 

Giving red pockets is a custom for us Chinese. However, it is also a clinched activity for the younger generation. So, what can we do if we do not want to give red pockets?

 

The problem is what we can give to replace red pockets. Something red? Yes. I can think of the Jaeger Lecoultre Reverso Rouge. Or the Rolex Daydate Red Stella.

 

I would like to receive these two watches rather than red pockets in which I often find 20 dollar notes which sometimes echoes onto my lonely wallet.

 

Giving red pockets is a very bad custom in my opinion. Although it is seen as a custom, people often calculate the amount of money given. The more money given the more sincere they think you are. Whether to count the money given is a tough choice. To count or not to count? That is the problem.

 

But giving watches is a totally different thing. A good watch retains its value after years of use. It can be passed down generation by generation. A good watch is a good watch be it a used or BNIB one. A watch gives you way more joy than red pockets.

 

Try this in the coming Chinese New Year and your luck in the Year of the Monkey will be way better. But if you think giving others watches is too much, give DECENT red pockets.

Happy Chinese New Year to all.

 

Jason L.

 

HK Snob

HK Watch Fever

 

I think a Red Pocket of HKD$20 dollars which seems to be the normal practice for the lower class people.

That is all it brings with the red pocket: a gesture of blessing, that is all it means.

 

HK Snob

 

What to give on Saint Valentine's day?

 

 

Some of us are already scratching our heads on what to give our beloved one(s) on Valentine’s Day. So, let’s see what we can do to surprise our loved one(s).

 

Basically, a Rolex never fails. Among all the Rolex models, the Rolex Daytona never fails to impress. I am talking about the 116520. Although I personally prefer the while dial 116520, the hit one is the black version.

 

If you do not wish to wear the same black 116520 as a lot of watch fans on the street, you may want to consider the white dial version as it will save you also a few thousand dollars. This watch best suits those who drive, or just want a both dressy and sporty chronograph that is widely recognizable.

 

Another option is the Rolex Deep Sea. It is an increasingly popular model. More people are seen wearing this. David Beckham did so, for instance, before he became an ambassador of Breitling.

 

The Deep Sea is best for your boyfriend or husband who hit the iron a few times a week. With a wrist of around 7 inches, you will be impressed by wearing the Deep Sea. While the Deep Sea D-blue is a preferred model these days, the black dial version is not bad at all and it is around 20k cheaper considering all the discounts given.

 

What if you think that Rolex is too common? 

OK. Audemars Piguet is considered to be a notch higher than Rolex. You can consider buying the most iconic Royal Oak, be it black, white or blue dial version. What you get is more taste and a well-decorated movement with a solid gold rotor. I would prefer the Royal Oak Chronograph to the time-only Royal Oak as it is even more versatile, for both dressy and sporty occasions.

 

The Royal Oak Offshore Diver will be your choice if you want to surprise your spouse with a bold and high-end sports watch. Either way, you are going to spend around 110k to 150k. 

What about suit wearer? 

Easy. Go for either a Patek Philippe or an A Lange dress watch. For around 200k, you can get a PP Nautilus. It is a bit similar to the Royal Oak in the sense that it is both sporty and dressy. If you can pay a bit more, go for the A Lange Lange 1. It will make your husband love you even more.

 

What more? Well, you can always pick the A Lange 1815 time-only models. You can the same fine movement finishing and a very classic look. A PP Calatrava is also hard to beat if your husband(s) is a suit wearer.

 

Other brands you can consider include Glashutte Original (Panomatic Lunar, Panoreserve), Jaeger Lecoultre (Reverso) and H Moser & Cie.

 

GO gives you exceptional quality for a bang for your buck. Hand-engraved double swan neck regulator and the off-center dial are something you will not find in any other brands for that price range.

 

JLC’s Reverso is another regular classic for suit wearer. It is elegant and classic. Your lover wearing the Reverso will definitely be more charming than ever.

 

H Moser & Cie offers you some exceptional pieces. The Funky Blue dials are great for extraordinary achievers while other fume dial options are also very eye-catching. At around 100k to 150k, you get something that means exceptional taste and class. The movements of any H Moser & Cie are decorated finely and they are manual movements.

 

For the exceptional, buy an refined piece for them. For the ordinary, buy a loudly piece for them. Happy Valentine’s Day to all.

 Jason L.

Note. HK Snob and HK Watch fever used to get you those Rolex, AP at a parallel import price, we deliver to Philippines and Singapore by hand too.

 

HK Watch Fever

HK Snob

Rolex Daytona Floating word Ref 16528

These are two pictures returned from the Buyer of this beautiful Watch, sold yesterday to his hand.

We had a wonderful discussion on Watch, AP, RG, JLC, PP and Rolex.

Friend, well keep this watch... it is a treasure!

HK Snob
HK Watch Fever

Year of the Monkey

Picture taken at HKIA main Concourse 3 Feb 2016

 



Wishing you agility, energy, and constant climbing forward in your career in the year of the Monkey.

Wishing young couples always have enough communication like those young monkeys

Wishing all Fans of HK Watch fever gets what you wants free or good buy in your wish list.

Wishing peace all over the world.

 

HK Snob

HK Watch Fever

 

Rolex Daytona Ref 16528 with Floating Word and Inverted "6" dial

 

 

This is a rare and awesome Daytona with a special dial, Floating "Cosmograph", Inverted 6 and 200 Unit of UPH on bezel.

 

This Watch has been bought by one collector.

 

Worth to see it once more as this is one of the fine Daytonas in yellow gold...

 

 

HK Watch Fever

HK Snob

 

Watch Sold

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116523 Tahitian MOP Gold Crystal Diamonds REF : 116523

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116523 Tahitian MOP Gold Crystal Diamonds REF : 116523

 

Black 'Tahitian' Pearl Case Material : Stainless Steel

Bezel Material : 18K Yellow Gold Polished-Finish Tachymeter-Engraved (Fixed)

 

Caseback Material : Stainless Steel

 

Solid Features : 18K Yellow Gold 8-Point Factory-Fitted Diamond Hour Markers,

 

18K Yellow Gold Arabic Numeral Hour Markers,

 

18K Yellow Gold Luminescent Hour/Minute Hands,

 

Gold-Crystal Sub-Seconds Dial at '6' position with 18K

Yellow Gold Sweeping Second Hand,

 

Full-Function Chronograph with Hour/Minute Sub-Dials,

 

18K Yellow Gold Sweeping Chronograph Needle,

Millisecond Dividers on Outer Rim of Dial,

 

Chapter Ring with Rolex Engravings, 

 

18K Yellow Gold Chronograph Pushers with Fluted Lock-Rings,

 

18K Yellow Gold Fluted Crown with Rolex Hallmarked Center,

 

Rolex Signature in 18K Yellow Gold/Painted White/Red on Dial 

 

Case Diameter/Dimensions : 40.0mm

 

Bracelet/Strap Material : Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold

 

Rolex Oyster Bracelet with Oysterlock 

 

Movement : Self-Winding Automatic Crystal

 

Material : Sapphire

 

HK AD MSRP List price HK$157,500


 

 

HK Snob

HK Watch Fever