The comparison of GMT Master from Rolex and Tudor

Three GMT Master Musketeers and Batman

Rolex introduced GMT Master II ref 116710LN (SRP $63,200) Black Bezel black dial with green second hand in 2009, that was the first Rolex Watch made with ceramic bezel insert.

This great invention was highly appreciated by the Rolex Fans and lovers as the bezel is likely stay the same condition for the next few decades. This was walk we called “Green Pointer”.
This is still in production.

Rolex continued to research to create that a new colour combination to add half of the bezel with Blue. So this is the GMT Master Blue Black Ref 116710BLNR (SRP $67,300) so this was justified to add $4,100 on SRP over the green Pointer with blue colour, not long later people started to call this “Batman”

In 2014 I used to get it at AD with less 5% discount , well, 2015 has been quiet for a while, because Rolex created another expensive Hi End GMT Master in White Gold, Ref 116719BLRO  SRP $297,900 the Pepsi with Cherry Red and Blue.

Which is I think very beautiful, and is very heavy too. I know that not so many units were sold because people is speculating Rolex will issue a steel version of Pepsi at a lower price in next year or two. I have seen a PAL Pilot using it…

So 2016-1017 is Batman best selling period as they have no more new rival of new colour creature  created by Rolex bezel Designer.

Price of Batman was going up from $67,300 in end 2016, to up to $71,000 in beginning of 2018.

In Feb 2018, Batman price reached $78,000, in March, then went up to $80,000,  In April and May it shot up to $82,000. Now Batman market price is $88,000 to $90000.

Closely chasing the Crazy Hulk $97,000! I think it may shoot up to $90,000 because I have a lot of friends asking this watches In the last two weeks.

 This game isn’t over yet. In BaselWorld, Rolex was able to offer a totally new Pepsi in Steel, or even in Jubilee bracelet, remember in the 60’s the GMT 1675 was offered with Jubilee and Oyster Bracelet. Now this 2018 Pepsi Ref 126710BLRO at SRP $71,800, well, this is only watch that comes with Jubilee bracelet!

Many watch Critics says that is one of the “ugly” Rolex Watches made with Jubilee, and many people include of my good friend says “it is corny” “ it is a “Mixed blood” of Date Just and a Traditional Rolex Sport watch and he will never buy it…or use it…

The fact is, it is a new Pepsi, it is Jubilee of a retro type of that used to have 50 years ago. And it is steel, Don’t worry, new movement, many people will craze for buying this… Why as the White Gold Pepsi is having a SRP $297,900 , this is steel Pepsi is just 24% in price of White gold. Why not?

But once it landed HK in June, Oh, the Dealer was asking $168,000, in end June it was falling to a reasonable level of Unreasonable High $140,000 to $149,000. And the supply is so little, So many people will keep an eye watching for the net price drop… even during the Sino-US price war people, HS index dropped from 32,000 to 28350 points… but the Pepsi Jubilee price is solid as rock standing still at HK$145,000.

Why!? Because of the Rolex limited supply and because of the tempting Cherry Red blue bezel.

I believe the Pepsi Jubilee will be one of the latest hot items for all Rolex Fans.

Well, at same time Tudor, the younger brother of Rolex made a new GMT Pepsi Ref 79830RB with 72060 Rivet bracelet with 41mm with No Cyclops. That was supposed to be selling at $29,800. But immediately market search for it and short it price up to $39,000 or more.

So there are three Pepsi Musketeers:

1, The White Gold Pepsi ref 116719BLRO SRP $297,900 market price is about $250,000 hard to find!

2. The Rolex Pepsi in Jubilee Ref 126710BLRO SRP $71,800 Market price $149,000 , damn hard to get it.

3. The Little Brother Tudor Pepsi SRP $29,800 market price $38,000, easier to get comparing with the two big brothers.

What is your choice if you want to get a GMT Master?

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The Tudor Harrods

Bucherer is one of the oldest watch retail In Switzerland.

To celebrate 130 yearra birthday in 2018, they created a few Theme of release with “Blue” as the theme.
The Paneria PAM694 45mm with beautiful blue dial and blue crocodile strap.

The Blue Editions with Tudor partnership is the Heritage Black Bay Bronze Blue. And it's exactly what it sounds like.

Technically speaking, everything about this watch is identical to the original Heritage Black Bay Bronze that launched back in 2016.

It's still a 43mm dive watch with a special bronze case that houses the Tudor MT5601, which is a chronometer-certified, in-house movement with a silicon balance.

We get both a blue dial and a blue disc here.

The contrast with the bronze itself is high. And the watch really pops in the images.

To complement the new color scheme, there's also a new blue and gold fabric strap with bronze hardware too. On the reverse, you'll find a special engraving commemorating Bucherer's 130th anniversary in 2018.

Here are a few more photos, showing off the details on the latest iteration of Black Bay for now.



The Tudor Black Bay Bronze Blue is available from today, exclusively through Bucherer. It is priced at 3,800 CHF, which is the same as the standard Black Bay Bronze. For more, visit Bucherer online.

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Daytona Zenith appreciate 9 times in value over the 18 years

一隻地通娜手錶的價值十八年漲了九倍

What is the best investment regarding riskless over the past 18 years?

I cannot say it is not Rolex!
This is an example .
A Daytona zenith Ref 16520 was sold at SRP $63,000 well I am sure you could get a discount of ten that was $56,700!

After 18 years that is today.
You can sell it at HK$4500,000 to HK$520,000 of course your watch should be in mint condition full set!
That is 9 times the price you bought!

What is next?

Well I am looking good at some of the rare species such as DD with Special dial, special dial GMT or Submariner.

But these are already rare. So by now I keep some of these in my safe

Submariner Kermit 16610LV full set
HULK NOS 116610LV
Batman 116710BLNR
GMT PEPSI 116710BLRO
I rather put Daytona aside coz it is already untouchable now, but if you have I should pay a Salute to you
This is purely My idea only!
What do you think?

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Sales

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1. Sea Dweller 126600 BNIB
2. Submariner Hulk BNIB x3
3. Kermit 16610LV V series full set x1
4. Kermit 16610LV Z series watch only x1

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When East Meets West

 Ariel and Michael 

 Ariel and HK Snob

An exciting event ran by Undone to have a live fb interview of Michael Young the CEO of Undone by Ariel Adams the owner of
AblogtoWatch at HQs of Undone in HK Last Saturday 18 May 2018.

Hot item from HKWF

BNIB

HULK x3
Root beer 2018 x1
Daytona ceramic black x1
Daytona 116520 white error dial X1

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Rare Daytona error dial 116520 white

Rare Daytona Ref 116520 white
Error Dial "Cosmogr aph"
Collector item
Condition 10/10 new
Sticker still on
Full set
2015 watch
HK$170,000

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Super Rare Submariner Onyx

Submariner Onyx dial
Ref 16618
W series
Watch only
HK$420,000
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Will you be there ?

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Rolex
Kermit 16610V Full set
Bnib Hulk 2017
BNIB HULK 2018
BNIB GMT master II Batman May 2018
SEA DWELER 126600 BNIB
PP 5711/1 a white BNIB
AP 15400 dark grey dial BNIB

Paneria Pam 694 Burcherer blue BNIB

Other Vintage ROLEX  on request

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Kermit Submariner 50th Anniversary Ref 16610LV V series latest version 
Condition 9/10 full set
$105,000


116610LV HULK X3 with two brand new Unused $98,000
SeaDweller 43 126600 x1 Full set. $120000 
Sea Dweller 1665 with paper $220,000
GMT Master 1675 Mk 1 $120,000
Explorer II POLAR 16570 full set $45,000
Panerai  PAM 194 watch only 
$35000
Panerai PAM694 Burcherer Blue limited 100 pcs Brand new bought at Geneve this April $82,000
Date Just 16014 Buckley white dial. Hk$38000
Plus more 
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Sea Dweller 126600 BNIBX1 $120,000
Submariner Hulk 116610LV BNIB X2 $98,000
Submariner Hulk 116610LV 9/10 x1 $90,000
Gmt Master 1675 fuchsia x1 $100,000
Explorer II 16750 Polar patina full set $45,000
Date Just 16014 Buckley full set $35,000
Submariner Kermit 16610LV NOS 
Submariner Kermit 16610LV FLAT 4
SeaDweller 4000 116600 used $89,000
Daytona Ceramic 116500 white $163,000
Plus another 15 watches 

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Stock

1. Submariner Kermit 16610LV NOS V series
2. Submariner Kermit 16610LV 2006 used but in 95/100 condition
3. Submariner 116610LV BNIB 2017
4. Submariner 116610LV USED but like new 2014 95/100
5. Rolex Date Just Ref 16014 Buckley dial.
A all time classic white porcelain like dial.
Hong Kong watch 1981 T series, full set.
For those who knows Buckley and those who appreciate Roman Numerals!
6. Rolex Explorer II POLAR 16570 R series with creamy dots and hands.
Preowned by a Hong Kong Chief Justice. Have book, red tag, warranty paper, and overhaul Rolex service paper in 2016.
Year 1997
White polar with T-25 dial is highly collectible.
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Submariner Kermit Ref 16610LV

Submariner Kermit

The Rolex Submariner is arguably the most successful and most popular watch in the world. Originally designed and created for the scuba diving market, this model now transcends far beyond to reach sport enthusiasts from football, soccer, bicycling, baseball, Golf, basketball, Hollywood celebrities, hip-hop musicians, boxer, racer, dancers and more…

Rolex unveiled the Rolex Submariner green 16610V in 2003 to celebrate the Submariner line’s 50th anniversary. The first F series has a Flat Four on the bezel, it is rare. Mint or NOS is $19,000. This special-edition Rolex was discontinued in 2010, making it a valuable collector’s piece for any Rolex enthusiast. The Rolex Submariner green 16610V model took the traditional features of the Submariner 16610 and elegantly played them up – the unidirectional rotatable diver’s bezel is green. The model presented owners with a more colorful anniversary edition option, as the watch dial is also the color green.

One of the Best Selling Submariner

Either Submariner Green 16610LV  Kermit is a collector’s piece, as each are limited-edition Rolex watches that are no longer in production. Collectors should plan to pay approximately $15,000 to $19,000 for a Kermit watch that is in mint condition. Even more for Flat Four. This is a fair price for such a unique timepiece, and experts agree the value of the anniversary watch will only increase over time. Investing in either the 16610V gives the owner a piece of Rolex history.

The early Flat Four is very collectible, next will be the grassy Green bezel B3.

It takes a while to catch the so called Flat Four, but the light green bezel B3 is eye Catching!

This is one that was made only in a few months of year 2006 in D series.

HK$100,500

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Watches we have for you

BNIB


1. Rolex GMT Master II Batman Ref 116710BLNR March 2018 BNIB 888 $84,000
2. Rolex Submariner Hulk Ref 116610LV March 2018 BNIB 888 $95,000-on hold
3. Rolex DeepSea Single Red Ref 126600 Feb 2018 BNIB $108,000
4. PP 5512/1A Brand new unworn date March 2018 $360,000
5. AP Royal Oak Chronograph Ref 26331IP.OO.1220IP.01 BNIB Platinum Titanium limited 500 pcs $334,000


Preowned
1. Rolex Submariner Kermit Ref 16610LV, 95% new Full set 2006 Watch $98,000
2. Rolex Submariner Kermit Ref 16610LV NOS Full Set inhaut Number V Series $130,000
3. Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold While Dial 16528 Zenith with full Rolex Service Paper $220,000
4. Sea Dweller 1665 Mark IV with paper $200,000
5, GMT Pepsi 1675 Fuchsia 1868 watch and leather strap $110,000


Part
1. Rolex Daytona Ref 16520 White Dial and hands with Inverted 6, Rare. $25,000


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