Showing posts with label Rolex submariner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rolex submariner. Show all posts

Thursday, January 2, 2020

News on Rolex a submariner

News of stopping production of Submariner 114060.
News of using new movement on Submariner Date changing to new number to 126610LN and 126610LV.

Should we get hold buying a Submariner no date!?
I think we should.

HK Snob

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Rolex Submariner Date Ref 116610LN BNIB



It has been one of the wonders that these are short in the AD and gray dealer's store.
Submariner Date Ref 116610LN
Submariner Ref 116040
DeepSea Black Ref 116660
DeepSea D blue Ref 116660

GMT Master II Blue black is becoming more to be found at some AD at TST area with 5% discount

This above BNIB Submariner Date was ordered in September , it arrives Today

HK Snob

Monday, June 6, 2016

Should you buy a modern Submariner or a vintage Submariner? HK Snob weighs in

 
 
Many of you may have a Rolex Submariner in your collection. Being one of the most iconic watches in the world, the Rolex Submariner is often seen on the wrists of stars and celebrities. From divers to everyday users, the Rolex Submariner has always served us well as a tool watch or simply a three hander.





The current lineup of Submariners include the 116610 (Sub date), 116610lv (the Hulk) and the 114060 (no date Sub). Among them, the 116610lv is most sought-after with its green ceramic bezel and green sunburst dial. It is a watch that retains its value best among the three. Much like its predecessor 16610lv, the green Submariner released for the 50th anniversary of the Submariner, the Rolex Green has made it very popular among collectors. However, if you already own the Hulk or even all three of the current Submariner references, what else can you buy?
 

 
 
One of the most attractive things about a Rolex is that every watch is very iconic and a Rolex seems to retain its value in time better than anything else. Therefore, if you are looking to buy a Submariner, other than the watches in the current collection which are around 50k to 68k HKD, you may look for a second-hand or NOS 14060, 16610, or even the more vintage 5513 and 1680.
 
 
 
 
 
A basic good-condition 5513 or 1680 can be found at around HKD 48-50k. The prices are rising slowly as these watches are getting rarer and rarer. It is a good investment for you.
 
 
 
However, if you do not like their Maxi dials, you can choose the more recent 14060 which is a perfect tool watch for any occasion. One of the features of the 14060 is that all of them have lug holes which are an important feature of a tool watch. The Submariner of that generation has different case shapes than the current collection which features “super cases” with more angular shapes. The 5513, 1680 and the more recent 16610, 14060 has better curves than the current 116610 and 114060 in terms of their shapes.
 
 
 
 
 
The 16610 and the 14060 are sold at around 35-45k and these watches are already out of production. Their prices will only go up as time goes by. We will go into more details of these watches in later episodes.
If you do not have a Submariner yet, do go for the 116610lv. The classic Rolex green color makes it a very sharp watch that retains its value best among the current lineup of Submariners. If you already have the “Hulk”, think of the last generation of Submariners. There is always one for you to get.
 
HK Snob
 
 
 
 
 
 



Wednesday, September 16, 2015

These are the four beauties of Roles Diver's Watch

 Rolex Deep Sea D-Blue Ref 116660 2014
 
 
 
Rolex Deepsea Black Ref 116660 and DeepSea Ref 116660 D-Blue
 

Rolex Submariner in White Gold Ref 116619LB
Rolex Deep Sea D-Blue Ref 116660
Rolex Submariner in green dial and green bezel Ref 116610LV
 
 
 
Someone says that the Rolex DeepSea is too large to be used especially if you are not a big guy...
 
Well, a Fan of HK watch Fever had made a special order for some hi quality silicon rubber to be used as watch band of the DeepSea, it looks much smaller to everyone...
 
 

In the second photo, both is Deepsea 116660, one is black dial with the oyster steel bracelet. It looks bigger and is very heavy. The other one is the d-blue dial with rubber strap and tang buckle. It looks and feels smaller and lighter!
 
 
Price Ref 116660 D-Blue HKD$96,000
Ref 116610LV Submariner in green Dial and bezel is HKD$66,500
Ref 116619LB Submariner in 18KT white Gold HKD$210,000
 
HK Snob


Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Sunday, May 3, 2015

HK Watch Fever Reader's Choice on Rolex Dive Watch



I have conducted three months on HK Watch Fever readers’ vote on the preferred model of all the major Dive Watch of Rolex.

From 209 votes, we can see Submariner Hulk (Ref 116610LV) got 72 votes, 34% of the total votes.

Second is Submariner Black, then, SeaDweller and DeepSea is the last.

As the golden rule say, the lesser popular yesterday, the more value as for Tomorrow!

So as of today, both the Hulk and DeepSea D-blue is most difficult to find, it is time to get these watches when they are still available
Hulk list price is $68,100 no Discount at AD, parallel is $66,000
DeepSea D- Blue List price is $90,500 no discount, parallel is $93,500

(Uncertified Swiss AD insiders’ news that DeepSea D blue is soon discontinued! I am still verifying from various sources currently)
Those Whose Bought this watch, use it only if you have 2, or You have better keep it for a period of 5 years if you have just one)
HK Snob

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Rolex Submariner, Deepsea on Sale

Ref 116610LV Submariner green Dial Green Bezel



  Ref 116610LN Submariner Black


Ref 116660 DeepSea Black



Brand new import watches Full Set with Full international Rolex Warrarnty.

Rolex Submariner Hulk Ref 116610LV HKD$66,000
Dated Dec 2014
Rolex Sumariner Black Ref 116610LN HKD55,500
Dated Dec 2014
Rolex DeepSea Black Ref 116660  HKD$72,000
Dated Jan 2015

Ex-stock cash Deal
HK Snob




Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Rolex DeepSea D-Blue. Ref 116660 arriving Singapore, Manila and now Hong Kong



On first of September, this new DeepSea has unveiled itself in Rolex watches AD of Singapore.

Last Friday, this (818) appeared in Manila AD.
sold at Peso 650,000 (HK$114,000). Philippines country code is "818".

How about Hong Kong?  Yes, we see some in AD limited quantity to be sold to VIP...
Price is HK$90,500 (list price) without discount!

HK Snob
Watch Fever

Monday, September 1, 2014

Rolex Ref 16613 Submariner 18 KT Two Tone watch on Sale





Rolex Ref 16613 has been one of the best renowned Submariners for those who feel a big different if not for stainless steel.

This Watch comes with S/N WXXXXXX, has just been changed with a brand new bezel and polished for perfect shinning and Oyster case profile by Rolex Service Centre Hong Kong.

It is looking for next watch owner who could possibly take care of it for a few decades whilst this Submariner will take care his master's "Time Keeping!"

All it takes is HKD$42,000 cash for the watch with 11 links of its bracelet, warranty paper, original box and recent Rolex service records, this to tell this watch has been authenticated by Rolex.

HK Snob
Watch Fever

PS
Sold Out

Saturday, August 2, 2014

A Rolex Submariner 16613 sold.





This is The FIRST Amazon Fire Phone appeared in Hong Kong as the owner is the Designer of the major component (Camera ) on this Phone came to Visit me in HK today 2 Aug 2014
This Phone has 6 Cameras with 4 at corners to detect the head movement to re-generate the
3D motion Picture and Video! A Ingenious Awesome Design!




This Gentleman is so humble and decent, a technology Guru, holds a few Semicon assembly patents and he is one of the designers of the new Amazon Fire Phone coming in USA market now.

However he bought this Rolex 16613 Today at a very Decent price from a Friend of mine at Peninsular Hotel Lobby Afternoon tea. The whole process took just 10 minutes, as the watch has been serviced by Rolex, like new. That 16613 is a Superb watch for daily wearing. He has no way to resist the watch for his price… Guess how much!?

A man of this calibre has a great taste in Watch and he is also a car maniac of has three Porsche boxer ( different colour!) I always say this is weird, also  GTR, A8, Mercedes S600, BMW…

PS
J.P. Morgan elite Palladium Visa Signature card itself is made of a rare silver metal that resembles platinum and 23 karat gold with laser engraved cardholders information which alone gives the card a value of $1,000.  The card holds an annual fee of only $600!  There is of course no preset spending limit.

Some of the perks included are unlimited complimentary access to over 600 airport lounges worldwide, Marquis Jet 1-hour bonus flight time, top-tier concierge service and various other travel and purchase benefits.  In fact it might actually be harder than getting the Visa Black Card or Ampex Centurion Card.

The Palladium card is only offered to private banking clients of J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Investment Bank, Treasury Services or Commercial Bank where the average client has $30 million in an account!
HK Watch Fever
HK Snob 

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

A very Special Rolex “Submariner Emerald” for Special people, for Who?


                                                     Hocus Pocus 1991 Christmas Special Watch

                                          Tony Leung, Wong Kar Wai and Zhang Zi Yi


                           Jacky Chan, The Submariner Emerald Would be matching you perfectly!



Rolex Submariner Emerald

Many people know they want a Rolex watch but aren't sure what model to get. People check for the people he know for the model they wear, simply follow and get one from Rolex Shop.
There are some peculiar watch like the Hocus Pocus designed by Higashi-Glazer for Swatch in 1991, with numbered not more than 14,999 pieces, It was sold from original price HKD$600 to a unbelievable HKD$12,000 in the next day of Release. Until Today, this is still a special Watch. Why!? Because of the design is so much unique. Look at that!
Some people simply want the name on their wrist and are looking for the least expensive Rolex model., they go Air King.
Other people have a closer connection with a specific model's history, or simply feel that one particular Rolex fits their lifestyle best. Someone has a lot of Submariner, which is Rolex most Popular Model other than Date Just.
There is a lot of variant Vintage Submariner and there are too much for me to learn, too many know-how to choose which one if genuine or what is Fake about it!
Well, to some people who has no concern on the money, and for those who want to have a lot of sands on the watch, for those who would like to have a very special watch to appear in your Daughter marriage. Or wear to show to your boss that you do not need that job for the shameful salary.
Rolex Submariner Ref 116649EM which even could not be found on general Rolex price book.
Released at Baselworld in 2010, this “Submariner Emerald” (ref. 116649EM) was produced in a very limited number. Bezel is set with 36 emeralds and 12 brilliants and this particular example also has the pave diamond dial with emerald indices. A true 18 KT White gold masterpiece and who wonders if dealer has it in stock?
Yes, I saw one in HKIA Rolex AD, just one, and I believe there is no more than this one in the Rolex Boutique in HK.
Make a trip to the HKIA and talk to the Senior Sales Executive for this watch.  They may offer you some discount if you are really need the discount! This is a watch for meeting the Shanghai Rich Celebrity in Shanghai Club! Or for those who should have a special watch that it would have no other one when you wear in Cannes Film festival!
The price is HKD$2,855,000

Of course for those who has a lot of money, and there is nothing to buy, you can consider this, remember this Rolex is made uner very very small quanity.


HK Snob

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Last One Brand New Rolex Submariner 50th Anniversay Watch Ref16610LV at HKIA Available till Tomorrow!!




Hi Watch Fever Fans., Collectors, friens that you want to Buy this Probably last few in HK Rolex AD! Rolex Submariner Ref 16610LV, brand New.  At HKIA Departure Hall Rolex Shop.

Go and get it, goods last till Friday , but I can not assure as if there is walk-in who get it, they have to sell it...

Go there look for Felix Yeung, the Senior Sales Executive saying Watch Fever brings you there, put down your credit whilst you can hold the watch,or probably Wearing it immediately.

They will take you  the original List price $66,100 for this watch

HKIA HK Snob

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Someone Stole James Gandolfini's Rolex’s Submariner while he was suffering the heart attack.




Gandolfini rose to fame in the 1993 film True Romance but became a household name thanks to his lead role as Tony Soprano in The Sopranos which was broadcast 1999 to 2007. He won three Emmys for his portrayal of the troubled mob boss.
Mr Gandolfini was on holiday with his wife Deborah Lin and 13-year-old son in 19 June when he died at the age of 51.
He was found in his hotel bathroom suffering a heart attack.
He left a $70m fortune on his death, including a penthouse in Manhattan and a house in his native Califon, New Jersey.
The actor's $3,000 Rolex Submariner reportedly went missing during the commotion in the Rome hotel room where he died.
An insurance form obtained by the entertainment news site TMZ lists the watch as missing, and says there was no damage to the room or any evidence of forced entry.
My question was why only A Rolex was lost?
Who stole or Took Away His Rolex Submariner?
And that is likely Ref 16610, and the market value is at least $4,000!?
Anyway, he is a big star in the Movie and wish his family would found the watch
HK Snob

Friday, February 8, 2013

An Australian Friend bought a Rolex Ref. 116619LB yesterday

This is one of my favourite Watches, you can not find this in the pre-owned market! Why, first of all this is not a preferred model for the Supertitious Chinese Hong Kongers, second, this is an expensive Watch that no normal worker like I can afford to buy!
Only limited Rich people or Watch Lovers would like to consider. 
This is not a common article you can find in the pre-owned Watch Market in HK. So far I have not seen one and my friend Andy saw once only.
Peter, friend of mine came to HK to buy this beautiful Rolex Dream Watch.... He paid in Cash, I belived the sales man had to count 15 minutes for that huge amount, it is about 4 times the price of Ref 116610LN!
and I hope Peter could find this watch a piece of gem and I believe the sharks underseas will salute to you and dare not bite you, because they dare not under-estimate you! The Rich Power!
HK Snob

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Beauty and the Beast

Ref 116619 Rolex Submariner White Gold 
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date. 40mm 18K white gold case, blue time lapse Cerachrom bezel, blue dial, and Oyster Glidelock Bracelet. Water resistant to 1,000 feet.

No other watch is engineered quite like a Rolex. The Submariner, introduced in 1953, was the first watch to be water resistant up to 100 meters (330 feet). It was later strengthened by its patented triple-seal Triplock winding crown, making it capable of withstanding depths of up to 300 metres (1,000 feet). The new 40 mm Submariner is presented here in white gold with a blue Cerachrom disc.
This is no question an absolute beauty and I hope I can be the beast to wear it on my wrist! One of the target buy Rolex!!

List Price HKD$263,600.00 at Rolex AD.

This Picture was taken whilst I made a window shopping tour to this Rolex AD at Ocean Terminal yesterday.
Picture was Taken by my HTC One handphone.
Tsim Sha Tsui Snob

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Rolex Submariner 16610LV


A Limited Green Bezel made of ceramic Rolex Submariner, first time for Green bezel, It was almost no way to get one a few years ago. This is a pre-owned one friend of mine wants to trade in...(Sold finally)
HK Snob

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Rolex Ref 16800 Submariner


Rolex Ref 16800 is classifed as one of the most beautiful submariner in terms of Size proportion of cases to strap, the layout of the dial design, and the size of the index, it is a classic Submarine, It is the first Submariner using sapphire crystal.

Normal Prce for Excellent condition Ref 16800 is about HKD$30,000.00 to HKD$42,000.00
Mint Condition goes up to min. HKD$52,000.00!

Attached below is the model of Rolex Submariner,

Ref.         Model                                           Calibre                     Production Yrs   

6204         First Submariner                          9 3/4'" A.260             1953 - 1954
6205         First Submariner                          9 3/4"' A.260             1954 - 1955
6200          Mercedes Hands - Coroncione  10 1/2"' A.296            1954
6538         Big Crown                                    1030                          1954 - 1959
6538A       Military Submariner                     1030                          1954 - 1959
6536         Small Crown                                1030                          1955 - 1959
6536/1      Chronometer                               1030                          1955 - 1959
5508         Small Crown                                1530                          1957 - 1961
5510         Small Crown                                1530                          1958
5512         Chronometer- The Cornini          1530-1560-1570        1959 - 1978
5513         First Crown Guard                       1520-1530                 1962 - 1989
5514         Comex Submariner                     1520                           1969 - 1977
1680/8       First DATE in Yellow Gold          1575                           1969 - 1978
1680         First Submariner Date                 1575                          1969 - 1979
5517         Military Submariner                      1520                           1977
16808        DATE  Sapphire crystal Gold      3035                          1979 - 1987
16800        DATE  Transitional model            3035                         1979 - 1988
16803        DATE  Sapphire crystal SS/YG    3035                         1983 - 1988
16610        DATE  Superluminova Dial           3135                         1986** - 2008
16613        DATE  Superlum. Dial SS/YG      3135                         1986** - 2008
16618        DATE  Superlum. Dial Gold          3135                          1986** 2009
14060        First with Sapphire crystal            3000                          1988*- 2001
14060M     Updated Automatic Movement      3130                           2001 - Today

Auction Price Ref. 16800 Transitional Model
Christie's $4,828 29 May 2008 Sale 2612
Sotheby's $4,828 13 November 2007 Lot 56


Worth Buying?
Most collectors feel 16800 is not attractive probbaly they can't tell the difference between a 16800 and a later 16610 so they would rather have newer 16610.

Ref  16800 is what is commonly referred to as a transitional Submariner because it was the first Rolex sport model to have a Sapphire crystal along with the introduction of high beat movement. All the added new features while retaining the original matte dial. Later 16800's were less transitional because the matte dial were replaced with a glossy finish and hour markers surrounded with white gold.

Personally, I prefer the very early 16800's (79-83) with matte dial and tritium hands.

If you found one for a good price, Buy it. It is a great watch and has significance in the evolutionary history of the Submariner development as well as being a great all around watch.

Attached one is some friend offering at HKD$38,000.00
(Sold!)
HK Snob


Sunday, April 22, 2012

Rolex Sea Dweller Ref 16600 asking for its new owner





This is a dis-continued Sea Dweller Ref 16600, M-number, year 2008. excellent condition. Seldom used. Since this is supposed to be able to survive 4,000 feet below sea watch, so the Cyclops magnifying glass does not exist as it may crack under such high water pressure.
HK Snob
Ps Watch was Sold

Saturday, January 21, 2012

US Marine Prototype Rolex Submariner

Rolex Produced some of the rarest prototype Submariner for US Marine in 1982.
However due to whatever reason that it never turned into mass production.

It features a rather unique of locking its bi-directional timing bezel, The large detachable lug hoods lift up to allow manipulation of the bezel, lower it down to secure lock.
It has a new look as the traditional Submariner design as it extend the watch it out down from the middle of the case to meet the bracelet. It is 44mm with a lug to measurement of 58mm. The example featured here was sold at auction by Antiquorum in 2004 for USD$ 72,000! I think the current price may be already go double to USD$150,000! if your wrist is small , this may not be too fit for it.HK Snob

Monday, December 5, 2011

James Bond’s Watch

I have seen a lot of People using the Nylon watch strap to carry their Submariner, it is very causal, very stylists and seems a lot of Diver’s look for wearing the Submariner.
Interesting to find out that my movie Idol Sean Connery has been using this in 1961 in his James Bond films “Gold Finger and Thunder Ball” For years, watch enthusiasts have been using the “Bond NATO” nylon straps that bear very little resemblance to the strap used in the film. After the new Blue Ray and HD televisions, we ultimately realize that the real pattern used in the Watch Strap worn by Commander Bond is made by the Corvus Watch Company that offers the Real Bond Nato Watchband….However the Strap was 3 mm too narrow on Sean Connery’s Subamriner.
To make the REAL BOND NATO watchband, Corvus turned to Phoenix Straps in Wales, UK. Phoenix was the original supplier of nylon straps to the British Ministry of Defense. Thousands of British Army soldiers have worn watchbands made by Phoenix, the last watch strap manufacturer in the UK. Their webbing is made by a small mill in Scotland using vintage machinery, giving Corvus strap a unique feel, far superior to those created in other low cost manufacturing sites using high-speed looms.
In recent years, many of manufacturers around the world have made imitations of the original NATO “G10” military issue watchband. Sometimes these knockoffs are very cheap, I have seen that strap is about HKD$40.00 (US$5.00) in Sham Shui Po. And Canton Road North, but they are never better in quality.
If you want to use something original , something, Tough and durable, and Stylist, go for the Real Bond design with right colour and pattern
Do not spoil the image of James Bond, and the great Watch made by Rolex by put your USD$7,000 dollar watch on a Cheapo fake strap of USD$5.00!
Use a genuine Phoenix REAL BOND NATO strap, woven and assembled in the United Kingdom.
HK Snob