Rolex Daytona Ref 116520 Market in Hong Kong, Brand new with Box or used one.

                                                      Rolex Daytona Ref 116520 White Dial

A lucky Day for friend of Watch Fever who bought the Rolex Daytona Ref 116520 at List price $87,500 yesterday at HKIA Rolex Boutique, at Departure Hall Atrium. Likely this is the FIRST Rolex Daytona few pieces Sold since the Openning on 24 Aug 2013!

 

Rolex Daytona Ref 116520 Market in Hong Kong

This is insofar the hottest Watch In Hong Kong!

In Rolex AD, Ref 116520 stainless steel Daytona with 78590 oyster strap is having a list price of $87,500, Sorry no discount.

That is the original price for Daytona no matter Black or White Dial. However from various Review and watcher's preference, most of the people is looking for Black dial instead of White.

So there is no way to get a Black Dial from Rolex AD, and we need to pay $95,000 to get a Black Dial.

Invoice amount is still $87,500 for Black Dial.

How long we can get the Rolex Daytona? 3 months minimum on the long queue, of course depending on which Rolex AD you are looking for.

And of course, if you are VIP customers, they may cut the queue to give you that watch.

Well, leave you contact in the Rolex AD and start waiting!?

How about pre-owned Market?

Black dial is $88,000 to $98,000 with paper

White Dial $85,000- 90,000 with paper

Shop- Lung Shing got one black dial on 1 September

Kuen Kee has a few on Black dial and some on White Dial.

If you can wait., go for Rolex AD.,

If you cannot, go to Buy it in the pre-owned watch shops! 

My taste? I like White Dial more.

HK Snob

Vanity drives us going for Rolex?

                               The latest Release Rolex GMT Master II Ref 116710 BLNR

Vanity drives us going for Rolex!?

Vanity can add significant value to a product, and this "Vanity factor" affects the prices of the cars we drive, the wine we drink, the shoes we wear, the pen we write with and of course the WATCH we wear!

To many people, the function of a watch is to tell time — and that's it.

If a watch that costs HKD$100,000 or more, is a terrible investment to this type of consumer.

"How much am I paying?" and "What am I getting for it?" are the two most important questions investors must ask themselves before making such a purchase.

The concept seems simple enough. However, personal views on functionality can greatly skew the value and demand of a product or investment.

A fair amount of research supports the existence the factor of vanity.

For instance, if you were to give two groups of people the same wine, but told one group that their wine was expensive, that group would automatically perceive the wine as tasting better.

But to others, a Rolex is a status symbol that is completely worth the cost. Than is more than Vanity factor for us to buy such a watch.

If you were to ask a random sample of Rolex users to rate their attractiveness, they would give themselves a higher average rating than would owners of any other watch. Likewise, a Rolex user is more likely to identify him as "high-maintenance."

Of course, owning a Rolex doesn't make you vain; it's just that a higher number of vanity-driven consumers have been drawn to the product as a result of its function as a status symbol.

Sham Shui Po Snob

A HK Snob New Look

This is a new look of HK Snob with some of the collection

Rolex Cuff Link in Gold.

His Watch is in fact a 1930 Ebel 14K Solid Pink gold Ring watch hand winding.

The Tie Pin is a piece of Pearl inserted on a 14K pin holder.

The Gun is made of Sterling Silver, the gun can be pulled out from the sheath.  Cannot fire any bullet of course.

HK Snob

The success and failure of some of the world class Companies and their products: Toyota, Apple, Motorola And Rolex

The success and failure of some of the world class Companies and their products: Toyota, Apple, Motorola And Rolex

Toyota and Lexus

Toyota had built up a very successful product with the application of Taguchi Quality campaign in the 60s and gradually Toyota made itself a very successful company. Name of Toyota represents Good Quality.

“There were a Toyota broke down at the middle of the desert highway and someone from the Toyota was asking the passing-by cars for Help. No car stop to help as they said this is a Robbery plot as Toyota car never fail!” that was a successful TV Advertisement program for Toyota.

1989, Toyota formed another Company, another product line of Lexus.

The first model was LS400, It was successfully as they built an independent Sales and marketing office and position this is a hi end Lexus. And This is not Toyota.

1989 Lexus LS-400, still we can see some of them are running on the Road!

Apple and Pineapple

News and Rumour about the Low cost version of iPhone 5C. (C stands for CHEAP!?)

In Short if Apple wants this iPhone 5C to be successful, they have to be marketed by a separate company name with Pineapple or Durian.  That if they sell by Apple store under Apply marketing campaign, That Apple will follow Motorola and come to end dead end!  I suggest Apply use “Pineapple” as the second product Line! As Apple iPhone has been built up the Phone of Hi technical, exquisite tools as a Class of Hi End Phone. If they sells low end Cheap Phone, that would be walking away from What Steve Jobs had planned back in 28 June 2007, the first day they launched the very First iPhone 2G.

The Apple iPhone 5C?

Motorola Razr II and ULC handphone

In 2005 Motorola planned to make the World SLC headphone, (SLC stands for Super low cost targeted to be selling at USD$20.00 for Indian and Southern America market)

And after when 50 million U.S. Dollars facilities and equipment, marketing team reported that the market of the ULC was actually does not exist for Motorola, and In fact at that time Nokia had had a low cost hand phone which has a B/W LCD display, having all the SMS and basic phone call function, price target was about US$25. Whereas Motorola ULC hand phone was intended to use i-Dot display, with a unique pattern of display that was hardware fixed. And I think they have made less than 5,000 units sending to market like India and Latin America as samples testing the market, but the comment was very negative. The program was dissolved, they found that No one would like to use the Low Cost handphone as the name itself reflect the user is also a “poverty class!” The Only Successful Motorola is early Star Tac II and Razr.

From Left, My Motorola Star Tac II LED display and Star Tac II LCD, Note II LTE, HTC One... Star TAC II was selling HKD$14,800 in 1991

Rolex and Tudor

Unveiled in 1946 by Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf, the Tudor collection was originally branded with a shield that contained a decorative rose, a symbol of the English Tudor dynasty. The Tudor Oyster Prince as the first Tudor First model, boasted waterproof cases and self-winding movements, and the line was cast as the more rough-and-tumble member of the Rolex family, with advertisements showing men in extreme sport or work scenarios. However, Tudor is living in the shadow of Rolex for years and was not proved successful, or I should say Rolex is too successful comparing with Tudor.

Priced as one third of Rolex, Tudor earned a name of “poor people’s Rolex in 80s Hong Kong!’ and most of us would buy Rolex as the second, after they got the Tudor, such as Dutch friend Hens hanged banner on his Volkswagen Beetle “My Second car is Porsche!”

Tudor timepieces are produced alongside Rolex watches in Switzerland, but they're assembled with more affordable ETA Swiss watch movements rather than the movements made in-house at Rolex.

In 1989, Tudor has been spinoff as Tudor not using Rolex’s case, Crown, and Strap. So it is building up its unique image, and recently you can see that they are totally new bleed of watch with Bold and sleek design not as conserved as Rolex design.

So the new marketing strategy of Tudor is Right, they have own marketing plan, product line that is out of the Box of Rolex design.  Different line, different branding, different direction, Both Rolex and Tudor would be successful.

       Tudor Black Shield, a style that you can not get from Rolex as it is all "Black" unveiled in
Basel2013

HK Snob

Probably Men Are Just Happier People if we could….after a Fantasy on Rolex Watches!

                       Vintage Rolex Oyster case contains a Hand craft dial

One day I asked myself why Rolex does not accept Custom design Rolex!?

As I may ask Rolex to put my name “HK Snob” on my Day Date on the dial, well if one day I could be famous, at least my daughter can put this Rolex for an Auction, she may get a fortune.

I may have a lot of good gimmick for Rolex as I always have fantasies that I can design a Rolex to capture more business. Why Rolex stop the most durable and accurate watch on earth. Even Patek Philippe produce Quartz why not Rolex!?


That is the Rolex OysterQuartz. And what if Basel 2014 Rolex will launch the Rolex OysteQuartz, my collection of the 80’s OysterQuartz will be revived!! And at least no one will come to ask why I wear a Fake Rolex… as many people has not seen a Quartz Rolex!!  LOL.

Aftermath, I had some other thinking, that if there if it really happen; I would be HAPPY!

I do not have to carry umbrella, just something spray on my body, it forms an instant dry water-mask.

I can make love two times in one hour and Eight times a week.

Woman never stare at my stomach when I am talking to them she should stare a few inches below.

I can go to cinema that can block the nuisance noise that the lousy chaps are chatting about the movies; Worst is those idiots have watched the movie more than one time!

I can have a seat every time I go to any restaurant I like, no advance booking needed.

Passengers would not be hurry to leave once the aircraft has gone into full stop.

Aircraft has a silent luggage cover during closing.

Hotel does not require check out *       

I can have a car that can be changed instantly from Ferrari into Maserati by pushing one button.

I can have magic paint to repair serious scratch lines on my car.

I come into a society that we do not have any marriage system.

Shirt that you can spray on.        

I could have my one 3D printer to print my tie before meeting my customers.

I can eat no-fat ice cream.

Shirt button never drop off.

The garage is all yours.

Every time the airline call my name right.

No one ask if I am relative of Ip Man (葉問) in Philippines as I am not.

                                                   HK Snob's idol, Friend and my Mother!
No more attending Wedding parties, they are more or less a kindergarten party now.

No more Shark fin in Chinese Dishes.

Chocolate is just another snack.

Car mechanics tell you the truth.

No Pain Dentist surgery.

I never have to drive to another gas station restroom because this one is just too icky.

Blot than can be locked up on either side.

New shoes don't cut, blister, or mangle your feet.

I can use my new phone with one click on the old phone for data transfer.

I don't have to renew my driving license, passport or ID card  anymore.

We have no business class, first class, just one class in one cabin such that I could have chance to sit beside Zhang Zi Yi.  Lucky that I had a chance to sit in Zhang ZiYi's Volvo when I was in China.

Zhang Zi Yi's Volvo

Note * I had one hotel already that I can check in check out anytime.. rest of the time no one would stay in the Room.

HK Snob
Sham Shui Po Snob

OMEGA SPEEDMASTER MICHAEL SCHUMACHER 3810.61 AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH RED WATCH

The Omega Speedmaster Michael Schumacher Automatic Chronograph RED is the watch for fans of Omega and a must if you are intending to collect Omega. Red is the first one to be released. Can't miss!
It comes with Warranty card and Box.
POA.
HK Snob 

New opening of two storey Rolex Boutique at Hong Kong International Airport’s Central Departure Hall Atrium.

                      Rolex AD at HKIA Departure Hall Atrium, taken by Samsung Note II 0725 27 Aug 2013

To compete with downtown Hong Kong retailing and the increasingly high profile fashion offers at other hub airports in South East Asia such as Louis Vuitton in Incheon Airport, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has awarded Rolex and Chanel separate licenses to build spectacular, iconic standalone two-storey luxury boutiques at the airport.

These new ‘mega boutiques’ will be located on either side of Hong Kong International Airport’s Central Departure Hall Atrium, which most departing passengers must pass to reach their flight gates.

This is a new landmark in HK airport and these two shops Rolex and Chanel will be landmarks.

The two double-storey luxury brand shops will both be the same size in area, with 500sq m of retail floor space in total and the sales area on each storey covering 250sq m.

There is an internal staircase going up to the upper level.

The introduction of the two new stores is part of AAHK’s determined effort to ensure that Hong Kong Airport’s retail offer matches the location's reputation as a shopping paradise.

It also believes that the opening of the new shops in the airport next year will provide a sensational new look to HKIA’s departure areas – yes of course, I had been there Today, and I saw a lot of attractive staff there to help you.

There is no doubt that the opening of Louis Vuitton’s first airport shop in the world at Incheon Airport last September raised the bar for Asian airport operators looking to lure Mainland Chinese transit passengers – with that store’s daily turnover reaching an average of round $300,000 a day at one point.

This Rolex Shop opened on 24 Aug. has almost all the Watches you need to see, to consider and to buy!  Today, When I asked they have no GMT master II Ref 116710 BLNR Today. May be next week! Who knows!?

Price wise, for sure there is no more than 5% discount.

The shop is running my Dickson Watch and jewellery, which is one of the renowned retail watch store in Hong Kong.

Next time make sure you can leave HKIA earlier one hour and spend the time there shopping!

Well, soon the man will walk to the right and the woman to the left. Right for Rolex and left for Chanel!

HKIA Rolex AD Shop Telephone No.  852-22610688

HK Snob

Rolex leather Note Book

Leather cover note book, each of the paper is imprinted with Rolex Logo. 1977 product from Rolex.
HK Snob

Four Watch Jokes

One Rolex Authorized Dealer Shop in Kowloon

---If you want to check if this Rolex watch is not fake…just drop it on the floor at the Rolex AD. If it’s real, the shop assistant should die from a heart attack.

 

---The lesbians next door asked what I would like for my birthday. I was quite surprised when they gave me a Rolex. It was very nice of them, but I think they misunderstood me when I said, I wanna watch.

 

---The wife bought me a new Rolex watch for my 40th birthday.. Do you like it? she asked.. "it’s great!" I replied "it will remind me of your pussy.." She laughed "is this because it’s exclusive and sexy?" I replied "No, it’s a bit loose around the wrist!"

 

---An old American Man is Dying.

He calls his son to his bedside. “Son, I want you listen to me. I Want you take my Chrome plated .38 Revolver so you will always remember me.”

“But Pa, I really don't like gun, How about you leave your Rolex Day Date instead?”

“You listen to me, Boy, someday you going to be running some business, you are going to have a beautiful wife, lots of money, a bog home and may be a few Ferrari,”

Someday somehow you soon come home and may be you find your wife in bed with another chap!

What are you going to do then?” Point to your watch and say, “Time’s Up?”

 

 ---Two gay guys are going at it. After they finish, one turns to the other and says "Hey, I feel something in my ass ... see if you can feel anything." So his boyfriends puts his finger in his ass and feels around. "I don't feel anything", the boyfriend says. So the first guy says, "No deeper...I'm sure I feel something".

So the boyfriend put his hand in the guys ass and feels around. "I'm telling you there is nothing there" says the boyfriend. "No really", the guys says, "I can feel it, look deeper." So the boyfriend puts his whole arm in the guys ass and is feeling around when he touches something.

"Hey, I found something," says the boyfriend. "Well take it out," says the guy. The boyfriend pulls his hand out of the guys ass, looks at it and see's it is a Rolex. The guy starts singing, "Happy Birthday to you, Happy birthday to you......"

 HK Snob

How Much Gold you think your Rolex Day Date President Ref 1803 contain?

The solid gold Rolex watch is really a thing of beauty though many people especially younger does not like the Yellow Gold, they say too much, too bling, overdo… as my opinion; well,  Gold is the ultimate precious metal to make watch. Probably I am old enough to wear that, as many people criticize wearing a gold Rolex looks Fuddy-Duddy. Anyway, many people think differently, I like it as it is the REAL THING!

The typical gents Rolex President looks rather impressive due to its obvious mass and weight not to mention the price tag that goes with it.  Did you ever really wonder what the actual gold value is in a Rolex President? Below we have taken an 18kt. gold Rolex Ref 1803 and have removed the movement, the crystal, O-rings, and other non-gold parts. We weighed each part using a handheld electronic balance. We are sure you will find the results very interesting.

These are the basic component parts of the Rolex. The band, the bezel ring that holds the crystal in place, the main case, and the case back.

Inside of the case back you will see that it is marked as being 18kt. It also has the decimal value of .750. This means that 75 percent of the weight is pure gold. Pure gold is 24kt. The pure gold is alloyed with silver, copper, and zinc. Also notice the official Rolex markings on the inside of the case back.

The clasp is also marked with the gold content as well as being marked with the Rolex logo. There is also a number that is the official part number for this band. This band has the bark finish.

This is the head or case ring of the Rolex. It is also marked 18kt. A genuine Rolex case will also have a Registered Design number engraved between the lugs at the 12 position. In this case, the number is 1803. Between the lugs at the 6 position you will find the serial number of the case.

Assuming 99.99 pure gold price of HKD$350 a gram as of Today for a reference.

Using these parts the actual gold value of this Rolex can be determined as follows.

-- Case ring weights 18.5 grams. Contains 13.875 grams of pure gold. It has a value of $4,856.25

--Case back weighs 7.21 grams. Contains 5.4075 grams of pure gold. It has a value of $1,892.625

--Bezel weighs 5.30 grams. Contains 3.975 grams of pure gold. It has a value of $1,391.25

--The bracelet weighs 68.85 grams including the two pins. Contains 51.6375 grams of pure gold. It has the most value at $18,073.125

The total value of the pure 24kt. gold in this Rolex President Ref 1803 is $26,213.25

HK Snob