Friday, March 18, 2016

Best of the bunch at Baselworld 2016


HK Snob Personal Score on Rolex

This is purely my personal preference, as being a Day Date lover, I always be a honest fan on precious Metal, gold or platinum.

This year's Rolex best of the Bunch is the Green Dial Rolex Daytona in 18 KT Yellow Gold.

Such a Rolex Green with red trim on the sub dial touched up with a Red "Daytona" below the centre of the hands are amazing. I believe this dial design is everlasting for me.

The most attractive for most of the Rolex Fans are no Question the White Daytona steel version.

Panda Like Daytona are likely be the hot star of all Rolex Daytona Lover.


Ref 116500LN MSRP 11,800 CHF or EU$10,740
Likely this watch will be set at List price of HKD$100,000.

I believe that the market price will be higher than the MSRP, unless Rolex will product the watches to fulfill everyone's request.... No way, remember this is the best skill of Rolex marketing: "less is more!"

I have already received 4 people with 5 orders all on the WHITE Panda.

One has already placed me Cash USD$4,000 such that he has the right to get it on the FIRST Hand, of course, Money Talks...

If you want to get this watch, you can talk to us and we will do our best to get few pieces in June (I guess they will launch at June), or people will smash the Rolex AD window glass to snap the display Daytona at Bucherer.

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PS These are less people buying Rolex as I know you are waiting for the Baselword to see what you should chase for it.

We have been waiting for this Ceramic Panda Daytona, finally on 2016.

It is time for you to buy this watch....now

Baselworld 2016 – notable novelties


 
 
Baselworld 2016 – notable novelties 

So here we are finally, after all the longing and waiting, the Baselworld 2016 Watch Fair is underway. The moves of the brands this year are quite predictable, to be honest by HK Watch Fever Group.


Rolex and Patek Philippe remain to be the center of all spotlight.
 

Zenith and Breguet have each given us some nice new watches as well.
 


 
 
The long awaited new Rolex Daytona 116500LN is out this year. It comes with two dial options, black and white, with their sub-dials surrounded by grey rings and black rings respectively.
 
The ceramic bezels are black on both models. The white dial version seems to be more handsome than the black dial one as it is too dark in the overall tone. Other than that, the white dial version also reminds us of the “Paul Newman” Daytona.
 
The ceramic bezel’s engraved graduations are coated with a layer of platinum – just like other Rolex ceramic bezels.
The movement remains to be Cal 4130. However, Rolex is not testing all its watches with its own standard of +2/-2 seconds per day. Impressive, isn’t it? The new Daytona also meet such rigid standard.
 
The new Daytona 116500LN will certainly be a hit. If you do not have a Daytona yet, buy this. If you already have a Daytona, save up for a gold 116508 which now bears the new style tachymeter bezel and a green dial for now. As the reference number 116500 states, the new Daytona may not replace the ref 116520 which may leave us with two options in style – an elegant polished steel bezel or a sporty ceramic bezel.
 

 
Other than the Daytona, Rolex also releases a new Air King ref 116590. The views on this watch polarize. Some say it is an unusual watch and some say it is handsome. Let’s get into the aesthetics of the new 40mm Air King. My personal Comment is very good as The yellow and Green can stand out sharp on the dial.
 
 
 
What attract me most are the yellow crown and the green “Rolex” fonts underneath it at 12o’o clock. It is special and catchy. The second thing worthy noting is that Rolex blends the minute markers 3,6,9 with minute markers 5,10,20,25,35,40,50,55.  
 
 
In pilot watches we often see minute markers to be 5,10,15,20,25,30….The fonts of “Air King” at six o’ clock is vintage-inspired. The second hand of the new Air King is green in color which echoes with the green “Rolex” letters.. Rolex has done a good job in this watch by finally linking it to the Air King theme – aviation.
 
What is worth criticizing is that it seems like Rolex has only added something on the Explorer design. The 3,6,9 reminds you of the 216570 Explorer I. Also, the dial seems, to many of us, to be too busy. To me, I hope the watch could be thinner to retain the curves it should have. However, at 5900 CHF, this is a good entry-level Rolex.
 
 

The most notable release of Patek Philippe this year is the PP 6300g-001. It is the white gold version of the 150th anniversary Grandmaster Chime but without the engraving on the case. It is also a predictable release as PP devoted a lot of time and effort on developing the Grandmaster Chime. I expect there will be more versions coming next year.
 
 
 
The other notable release is the PP 5930g-001. It is a world-time chronograph which should become a direct competitor with the Girard Perregaux Traveler WW. TC.
 

 
 

Zenith and Breguet have released two military pilot watches which are both very impressive. Zenith has released the Pilot Café Racer. The watch has an aged stainless steel case. It is 45mm wide and comes with an olive green nubuck strap. The numerals are beige in color and it has a grained slate grey dial instead of a black dial. The whole watch feels super military and vintage.
 
 
 
If that is not enough for lovers of military style watches, check out Breguet’s new Type XXI Ref.3817. The watch is the stainless steel version of the platinum one which Breguet released for Only Watch 2015. I will let the picture speaks for itself.
Jason L
HK Watch Fever Group

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Zenith Port Royal Chronometer El Primero on Sale





Zenith Rectangular Chronometer with the El Primero Hi Speed Movement.
Full Set
Condition 9.3/10
HKD$19,800

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PS Watch was sold on 18 March, 2016

Rolex Date Just Ref 1501 Black Lacquer Dial on Sale




Rolex Date Just 34mm with rare gloss Black Dial on sale
Condition 9.2/10, watch only
HKD$18,800

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PS Watch Sold 20 March 2016

Breitling Super Ocean Chronometer on Sale






This is an awesome 46mm SuperOcean for Super you.
Full Set Just HKD$19,980.

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Rolex DeepSea Black on sales






DeepSea Black on sales Full Set HKD$57,500

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PS Watch Sold on 20 March 2016

Rolex Day Date Ref 118209 on Sale







Rolex Flagship 18 KT white gold Day Date Ref 118209 on sale
Condition 9.6/10.

With Box, Rolex Service Paper with Full length original bracelet.

MRSP HKD$230,500

Market Price in HK with such condition is HKD$120,500
Now direct sale from dealer HK$106,000 cash only!

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PS.
watch sold today.

Rolex Date Just Ref 16234 Sodalite diamond Dial on Sale





Condition 9.5/10, Rolex Date Just Ref 16234 with beautiful rare Sodalite dial with diamond on Sales at HKD$44,000. Watch Only.

This is a fast going item. price is good for such a dial.

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PS Watch sold on 23 March 2016

Monday, March 14, 2016

BaselWorld Rolex Fantasy

Blueberries
 


What do we expect to see at Baselworld 2016?

New Rolex watches, of course.  

The long awaited Rolex Daytona with ceramic bezel is one of the hottest expectations from watch enthusiasts.
 
Given the fact that the current 116520 has been in production for 16 years, it may be the right time for it to retire and be replaced by a new reference with ceramic bezel.
 
However, Rolex is conservative as we all know, even in the introduction of ceramic bezels on Daytona. The ceramic bezels on Daytona first appeared on rose gold version with alligator strap. Then, it started to appear on platinum ones.
 
So, if we look at how Rolex released their Yacht-Master II (from precious metal to stainless steel), we may find clues that there can be a new Daytona with ceramic bezel. I hope to see a black ceramic bezel with a panda dial as a brown ceramic bezel may not appeal to everyone. Maybe the stainless steel Daytona with ceramic bezel will come in versions on straps first. But please do surprise us, Rolex. 

Another watch I would like to see is the Sky-Dweller in stainless steel. Given that Rolex a few years ago made a stainless steel Yacht-Master II, I would like to see another complicated timepiece with accessible prices in stainless steel. 

I also expect to see the stainless version of last year’s 116655 that did not come with a bracelet.  

Also on my wish list are more dial options for the Datejust II. However, I expect the line may be replaced by Datejust 40 at Baselworld, just as how the Daydate II was replaced by Daydate 40. The new Datejust 40 may receive movement upgrades, which is another step towards upgrading all Rolex movements. 

What about some fantasy watches? I would like to see another Deep Sea variant which is, unlike the D-blue , officially announced at Baselworld. A white gold version with blue ceramic bezel and blue dial may look good. 

Another watch I would like to see is the 116713 with a green dial. It will be a hit for people who cannot afford the full gold version 116718.
 

Worth noting is that there may also be surprises coming from the Explorer I line. A white dial version will be nice.  

Anyway, Baselworld is around the corner, let’s hope that Rolex will bring us affordable surprises this year.
 
Jason L.


PS

HK Snob ... I think the chance of launching Blueberries will drive the batman people crazy but make me happy!

Let's see who wins the jackpot.
 

Buying Rolex in HK AD Shops

The Submariner matches perfectly with Umar!
 
 

Nowadays I seldom offer a service to friend to go to buy Rolex at AD, partly I am not always in HK, well once in a whilst if there is a friend's request to go to buy at certain discount.  I do...

Like today, I brought one Banker to buy his first Submariner Date!

He is happy, but he was not aware, I have already bewitched him on Rolex. he will buy his second and third... and fourth...

Happy Rolex Day my Friend!

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Standard Kits for Rolex Bracelet adjustment

 
 
 
 

Every time when you buy a Rolex, most of the time you will requirement to adjust the right length of the bracelet for matching your wrist with wearing comfort.
 
And every time we highly recommend you to apply drops of Loctite 221 into the screw thread of the bracelet pin to prevent it to loosens by itself. a Drop of Loctite may save your Rolex to drop onto the floor!
 
 
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Like New Patek Philippe ref 5410G Perpetual Calendar discontinued Watch on sale









Patek Philippe winder accessories



The Patek Winder is about 14 pound in weight, beautifully lacquered.




This Patek Philippe 5140G is a master of grand complication category. It is thin, not huge but elegant watch that contain only 275 parts; which is much lessor than the 5960P annual  calendar with 456 parts.

Less is more, and for another reason, less parts may mean less trouble ahead, sure...

Such a Case size of merely 37.2mm can carry so much information yet the dial display does not look packed at all, that is the Patek Philippe... one should not feel hard to understand... as the price would remind you that is PP.


in 2014 it was selling at MSRP HKD$672,000, assuming you get less 10% that was HKD$604,800.

It had appeared in 2014 Auction at HK$475,000

Now Patek has discontinued this particular choco dial and that means that you can only get this particular watch through auction of buying from me.

For watch investment that we are known for pieces are having a good price because of

1. Brand name
2. Attractive design
3. Complicated movement
4. After Sough, scarcity
5. Economic situation
6. Auction star

From point 1 to 4, this Patek would fulfill the requirement as to be a star in auction house.

It is time to keep it. Yes, Why not I keep is?
Well everyone knows  that my mother is a female... I am a blogger only where got the money to buy so many beautiful Patek...

Leave it to the one who has a good taste and eagle eye for spotting value of the future!

Price On Request, o

Of course our price is lower than the last Auction price in 2014!

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PS Watch sold on 15 March  2016

Rolex Daytona Ref 116520 for sale (2014 Random coded S/N)






This is one of the fast going item, because we need only HKD$75,500 cash for you to take home this One of the hardest items to order at Rolex AD shop.

Full Set 2014 Watch with 9.5/10 condition

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PS watch was sold on 22 Mar to HK buyer

Panerai PAM000112 on sale




Simplicity and big is the selling point of this 112.
Used with 9/10 condition, some hair line scratches.
The owner is asking HKD$25,400

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