BaselWorld 2017 Rolex preview

We have guessed it right, there is Single Red Line for SeaDweller Rolex to be released this year.

43mm with Cyclops, What a nice watch after 50 years since the first launch of SeaDweller in 1967.

Definitely there will be little stock available for People like I. And We hope that supply should be larger than Submariner.

HK Snob



Rolex 2016 watches have arrived Hong Kong

 

 

Probably some of you have seen this watches in Balls, gathering, parties and in MTRs
Yes, the long waiting 2016 new Rolex has arrived, though not all new models, but at least some of the best have...
However, they are distributed to the first tier customers, SVIP of the Rolex authorized dealer...etc

The Daytona Ceramic, for example are here in Hong Kong, with a list price of HK$95,000.

However, we understand that they cannot be sold at the list price.


HKWF has a few Daytona Ceramic White dial and black Ref.116500LN on hand, price is HK$140,000,


I have noticed those who sent me deposit for reservation, if you want to take this or wait for second batches? Let me know.

HK Snob

BaselWorld 2016

I am planning if I could retire next year early enough, I should go there to make my presence to see all decent, lovely people and those ticklish amazing watches.


HK Snob
HK Watch Group

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.

HK Snob
HK Watch Fever

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 150^th 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

HK Snob

 

 

 

 

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.

 

BaselWorld 2015 Rolex Price

BaselWord Rolex Price 2015

Though I want to wait for Watch arrival HK before I talk about the price.

As more and more people is asking , why not we put it here as a reference number.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref 114300  CHF5,400

Rolex Yacht Master 40mm Ref 116655 CHF23,800

Rolex Yacht Master 37mm Ref 268655 CHF21,000

Day Date 40mm (DD40)

Ref 228206 in 950 PT CHF 59,600

Ref 228235 18KT Rose Gold CHF 35,800

Ref 228238 18KT Yellow Gold CHF33,200

Ref 228239  18KT White Gold CHF 35,800

As usual, there is only less 5% at Rolex AD HK

They will ship to HK by End August.

HK SNOB

BaselWorld Rolex 2015

This is their first time Silicone Strap is introduced on the Yacht Master as test vehicle.

The Pearl Master green is another beautiful watch ever seen after the Daytona Rainbow, I am afraid that the Selection process of the right diamond colour would be another challenge for Rolex jewelry master in order to keep the colour with harmony.

Generally, we don't have much surprise Except the 3255 movement which has new 14 patents and the introduction of the new Shock Absorber design is not the same as previous one like 3055, that may have a wider shock absorbance range than the old design; to my understanding.

The improvement on the efficiency that Watch can have 3 days power reserve, a superb feature and I think you do not need a Winder for your new Day Date!

The new Day Date 40 is close to perfect Rolex watch that would be focus in the years to come....

Good Job done, Rolex!

HK Snob

BaselWorld 2014 Rolex New Aspiration!

Baselworld Rolex new Watch

If you want to taste the first sip of fresh beer, you have to go to the brewery!

Same for BaselWorld 2014 Rolex, you may need to order now!

One way is to place some deposit to some of the gray dealer waiting for the watch

Or put your name on the waiting list at Rolex AD.

Call you Rolex Manager to get one!

Or let me know if I could do for some reservation.

These are the top 4 hottest Items this year from Rolex.

SeaDweller 4000 Ref 116600 -97400  Cal, 3135 Price $8,550   (HKD$66,450)

The new GMT-Master II

Rolex introduces world first on its Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II, unveiling a red and blue Cerachrom bezel insert so called ”Pepsi Colour”, echoing the first GMT‑Master bezel of 1955.

This GMT Master II Ref 116719BLRO-78209 Red and Blue Bezel Ref $31,400 (HKD$244,000)

Daytona Platinum Ref 116576 TBR

Rolex reserves this rare and exclusive colour for platinum models. The resplendent bezel is set with 36 baguette-cut diamonds. Price Range from

11566TBR-78596 from $106,550 to $127,500 (HKD$827,900 – HKD$990.675)

I like this Daytona as the focus of your eye would be definitely be falling on the watch dial itself as the bracelet is just too plain comparing with the watch!

HK Snob

5 Hot Watches with Blue Dial from BaselWorld 2013

5 Hot Watches with Blue Dials from BaselWorld 2013

Blue. It has long been the color associated with royalty and regal beauty. The color of earth’s great sapphires, the oceans and the sky – blue is also a much coveted color when found on watch dials. And Blue is one of my favourite colour, Over the years, Blue is being recognized as one of the Classic Royal Colour for men, Since the Creation of Waterman Patrician Turquoise Fountain pen, an 1929 Art Deco Masterpiece, it has been remained the Men’s Dream pen over the year until now. It was selling Only USD$10.00 in 1929, Now if a mint condition One could be no less than USD$3,000.00. I always want to find one, but it is harder than you think of unless I pay more!

Countesy Pictur of theFountainpen.com

Since last years, HK Watch Collectors started craze about Blue Dial Rolex watch Day Date.

This year, we found many gorgeous blue dials in an array of hues. Here we bring you 10 of the top choices.

Which One you like Most!?

This is my Preference, if I don’t count on their selling price, I still take the Daytona Platinum, and once I look at the selling price! I think I have to switch to other choice. I have visited the Rolex AD for this Daytona Ref 116506, they told me only Dickson Poon has one in Hong Kong as the first one, and I could be the second one if I pay them HKD$589,000 and wait for a whilst as Taiwan Seems the first one in Asia got the allocated Daytona Supply.

It is hard to say which one is better between Glashutte and GMT Master II, if that is for daily uses, there is no question to choose GMT master, but once I look at the Glashutte, it carries a sense of Elegancy and have a style of being-me. The use of the font on 3, 6, 9, 12 is so much cute and slim that is 100% aligned with the shape of its name “Glashutte”,

The Second hand is just simple and slim, The big date at the 6 o’clock position is so unique, some  sort of dropped “Date” of the A Lang Datograph! Fun to use, I used to pass by the Airline Lounge at HKIA Terminal No.1 area and there is a Ghashutte Boutique where I used to stay there watching the promotion video on how a Ghashutte is being made. I cannot find this model yet. I went to Ghashutte Boutique at Galleria HKIA, they do not have stock on this piece of watch yet, priceiwse unknown, I think it is in the Range of HKD$70,000-80,000 of course stainless steel verison.

I think I am going to love this watch. On the other hand the price tag would not shock you! Very resonable pricing for a German Engineering and workmanship!

1. Rolex Daytona Ice Blue Platinum Ref 116506 

2. Glashutte Senator Sixties

3. Rolex GMT Master Blue Ref 116710BLNR $65,300.00 net

4. Arnold & Son HMS-1 Royal Blue

5. Chronoswiss Artists- Collection

How about your Choice!?

HK Snob

                      Watch displayed in Decending order of my preference

                  Rolex ref 116506 Platinum Daytona

Daytona Ice Blue Dial and Brown bezel