Sunday, September 28, 2025

Your Watch Reflects Your Personality

 Your Watch Reflects Your Personality

A timepiece is more than just an accessoryits a reflection of your identity, taste, and lifestyle. Whether you're drawn to timeless elegance, bold innovation, or reliable functionality, the watch you wear speaks volumes about who you are. Here's how different watch brands align with distinct personalitiesfrom luxury icons to beloved everyday companions:

 

 Audemars Piguet The Discerning Enthusiast

Known for its refined craftsmanship and understated luxury, Audemars Piguet appeals to those who seek high quality and exclusivity without the need for ostentation. Its the watch for the sophisticated minimalist with a taste for the exceptional.

Cartier The Style & Jewelry Aficionado

Blending luxury with iconic design, Cartier watches appeal to those with a passion for beauty, fashion, and the artistry of fine jewelry. Its the choice of those who see their watch as an extension of their personal style.

 Casio The Functional & Fun Personality

From rugged G-Shock watches to sleek digital styles, Casio is loved for its versatility, affordability, and bold functionality. Its the choice of the practical, active, and tech-savvy individual who values performance and personality in equal measure.

 

HUBLOT The Modern & Fashion-Forward

Bold designs, striking colors, and cutting-edge innovation make Hublot the choice for those who express their individuality through contemporary style and trendsetting aesthetics. Its for the trendsetter who isnt afraid to stand out.

 

Jaeger-LeCoultre The Watch Lover with a Taste for Design & Uniqueness

Celebrated for its artistic complications, elegant innovation, and technical mastery, Jaeger-LeCoultre attracts those who cherish distinctive design and mechanical ingenuity. Its for the curious mind and the creative soul.

 

Longines The Elegant Classicist

Known for its refined Swiss elegance, timeless designs, and strong heritage, Longines appeals to those who appreciate classic beauty with a modern sensibility. Its the choice of the graceful, sophisticated individual with a love for understated luxury.

 

Omega The Explorer & Achiever

Renowned for precision, innovation (especially in space and sports), and iconic models like the Speedmaster and Seamaster, Omega appeals to adventurers, achievers, and fans of timeless performance. Its for those who chase excellenceon Earth and beyond.

 

Patek Philippe The Classic with Timeless Value

Synonymous with heritage, precision, and enduring elegance, Patek Philippe represents sophistication and long-term value. It appeals to collectors and connoisseurs who deeply appreciate tradition, masterful horology, and the art of fine watchmaking.

 

Richard Mille The Bold & Sociable Statement-Maker

With avant-garde designs, vibrant colors, and cutting-edge materials, Richard Mille watches reflect the dynamic, outgoing personality of those who enjoy standing out in elite social circles. Its for the high-energy, high-net-worth individual who dares to be different.

 

Rolex The Practical Achiever

A symbol of reliability, success, and prestige, Rolex is favored by ambitious individuals who value durability and a timepiece that complements a driven, professional lifestyle. Its the watch of doers and dreamers alik 

 

Seiko The Reliable Everyday Hero

Celebrated for exceptional value, durability, and innovation (especially in dive and mechanical watches), Seiko is the go-to for practical, no-nonsense individuals who value reliability above all. Its the watch of the everyday adventurer and watch enthusiast who appreciates craftsmanship in all forms.

 

TAG Heuer The Ambitious Trendsetter

With a sporty, performance-driven image and a strong connection to motorsports and chronographs, TAG Heuer attracts ambitious, energetic individuals who value style, innovation, and a touch of athletic edge. Its for go-getters with a love for speed.

 

Tudor The Balanced Traditionalist

Offering a perfect blend of heritage, value, and modern reliability, Tudor is ideal for those who appreciate classic watchmaking with a contemporary edge. Its for the individual who seeks prestige without the luxury price tag, yet still desires exceptional quality.

 Vacheron Constantin The Connoisseur of Craftsmanship & Heritage

With deep respect for artisanal detail, historical significance, and timeless storytelling, Vacheron Constantin resonates with admirers of refined elegance and legacy. Its chosen by those who value heritage as much as horology.

Which watch matches your personality?

Whether you lean toward luxury, heritage, innovation, or everyday reliabilityyour watch is a personal statement. Choose one that not only tells time but tells your story.


HK Snob

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

What next prestige watch that I possibly could buy at Boutique at MSRP?



After acquiring high-demand pieces from Patek PhilippeAudemars Piguet, and Rolex, your next move for boutique purchase and potentially more exclusive access might be to target brands with smaller production, like Breguet or brands focusing on different segments, such as A. Lange & SöhneCartier, or Moser. The answer is often F.P. Journe itself, emphasizing its unique artisanal production. 

In 2018 May after I left my name card  at Patek Philippe shop for a Nautilus 5712, after two weeks I got it at MSRP at about HK$290K, That was one of my first one to get a prestige collector’s dream watch. After that I have not been able to et any Audemars Piguet though I left my card at IFC AP boutique for a white idea 15400.. I know as by that time 2022. Audemars Piguet market price is almost at its historical high. By right they have no right to give a walk in client. though I knew the manager in charge.

It it time now for going a FP, Journe as for reason I love their hand design, case , dial colour and an unique iconic look of their watch, another reason is that they produce only 700-800 watches a year, comparing with 1 million Rolex, 60.000 Patek Philippe, 50,000 Audemars Piguet and 35,000 Vacheron Constantin a year.

I am expecting to get one after 2 years, I intend to give it to my daughter as her birthday gift.

HK Snob

Sunday, September 21, 2025

摩羅街:香港古董集中地的寶藏傳奇


 摩羅街:香港古董集中地的寶藏傳奇

 

摩羅街,是香港一個傳統的古董集中地。早在1970年代末至1990年代,許多人(包括我自己)都喜歡到摩羅街走走看看。那裡不僅充滿懷舊氣息,更蘊藏著不少有趣又令人驚嘆的故事。

 

其中一個經典故事,是關於一隻被「發掘」出來的古董手錶。

 

話說,有一位猶太人(坊間常稱他為「猶太仔」),在摩羅街遊逛時,無意中看到一只搪瓷表面、表盤上鑲有 獨特圖案的Patek Philippe金手錶。當時,這隻錶被擺放在街邊的某間小店舖中,看起來並不起眼。

 

那位猶太人覺得這隻錶有點特別,於是詢問價錢。店主開價 二萬五港元。要知道,在當年的香港,二萬五元絕對不是一筆小數目!

 

然而,這位猶太人還是決定買下它。後來,他將這隻錶轉售給了喬大羽,他是一位在鐘錶界極具分量的人物。這位買家出價 五萬港元,也就是比原價高了一倍。

 

喬大羽不僅是亞洲首位成功製作陀飛輪腕錶的鐘錶師傅,同時在鐘錶界擁有極高的地位與影響力。他看中了這隻錶的潛力,後來更將其送拍,結果在拍賣會上以 五十 萬港元 成交!

 


換句話說,這隻原本在摩羅街街邊小店擺賣、看似平平無奇的手錶,從 二萬五最終超過 五十萬港元,實現了驚人的價值飛躍!

 

這就是摩羅街的魅力所在 —— 一個充滿機會的地方,即使是最不起眼的角落,也可能藏著價值連城的寶藏。

 

當然,時代不同了。現在資訊非常發達,市場透明度也高,大家都很容易查到甚麼東西值錢、誰是買家、誰是賣家。因此,想要像以前那樣「撿漏」或「低買高賣」,確實變得更加困難。

 

但,這並不代表機會完全沒有了。摩羅街依然是一個有可能「撿到寶」的地方,只是需要更多的眼光、知識,以及一點運氣。香港除咗摩羅街之外,其實仲好多地方可以執到嘅我去過嘅地方係深水埗鴨寮街都買過幾隻錶賺咗幾倍嘅利潤。純粹考眼光啫。

 

 我認識橋大羽,去早期到香港時就攞住百幾萬現金買樓,我去過我屋企飲湯睇錶,佢喺環球商場環球錶行打理業務,而家仲有間表店喺度佢家人打理。佢2007年中風2020年離開我哋好可惜!好感嘆!

後記關於嗰隻拍得philip嘅資料好朦朧數字可能有原本嘅價錢有所不同,所以大家唔好見怪,尤其是表界前輩錢輩!

附圖不是原文所述的那個表.

HK Snob

一隻勞力士潛水錶的怪事



錶鏈斷的怪事:

 

十二年前曾經買過一隻勞力士潛水表安歷士腕錶16618全金嘅,冇記錯應該係十七萬元。 賣俾我嗰個人係一個好朋友佢都係同一個老人家買返嚟嘅,咁我都帶咗一段日子大概都有四個月囉,咁有一日突然間嗰個錶就停咗,咁我搵吓Classic Watch Repair 去修復, CWR 冼生嚟同我講原來條鏈斷咗喎。佢已經同我換咗條新鏈啦,當然就修復好啦,咁傾閑偈同我老友講我隻錶啱啱停咗咁修復好啦,原來斷咗鏈,佢話哎呀咁邪嘅:- 啱啱嗰個錶主就上個星期就過咗身!!

 咁樣呢隻錶再大咗半年就賣咗比一個美國嘅汽車進口商佢有一隻同型號嘅青金石面所以佢就襯成一對,我記得當時買咗三十五萬!

 後註:- 點樣分一隻潛水錶面係onyx 面啊? Onyx 面呢個日曆窗會鑲左個金框的.


HK Snob