Tudor Fastrider Black Shield Ref 42000CR has arrived Hong Kong Rolex AD!

Tudor Black Shield at Rolex AD

Tudor Fastrider Black Shield

Reference 42000CR

Ceramic has been one of the popular material for watch case again recently. Hard, smooth, non-scratchable, cold, Monolithic and scratch-proof, this extraordinary - totally black - timepiece features a monobloc case made of black matt ceramic. First unveiled in BaselWorld 2013 has finally launched at Rolex AD, Hong Kong after almost a year.

A symbol of extreme strength and masculinity, the TUDOR Fastrider Black Shield is a mechanical machine, belonging to a world of untamed power and elements unleashed. A volcanic realm evoking the high-temperature fusion at the origin of high-tech ceramic.

Features

- 42 mm monobloc middle case in matt black ceramic with bead-blasted finish

- Fixed bezel in matt black ceramic with engraved tachymetric scale

- Self-winding mechanical chronograph movement TUDOR calibre 7753

- Power reserve of approximately 46 hours

- Screw-down winding crown in black PVD-treated steel, engraved with the TUDOR logo

Chronograph pushers in black PVD-treated steel

- 30-minute totalizer at 3 o’clock and 12-hour totalizer at 6 o’clock

- Small seconds hand at 9 o’clock

- Date at 4.30

- Rapid date corrector with PVD shield motif at 9 o’clock on the middle case

- Sapphire crystal with a red seal

- Waterproof to 150 m (500 ft)

- Selector Leather or rubber strap with folding clasp and safety catch

Movement

- 7753

- Total diameter 30.40 mm 

- Height  7.90 mm 

- Jewels  27 

- Frequency  28,800 beats/hour 

- Power reserve  ~46 hours 

Available now at Rolex AD at List price $36,500.

There is no discount at this moment!

HK Snob

Watch Fever

Rolex Catalogue 1976

A Sample of beautiful Rolex Catalogue, it illustrates the best of Rolex Flag Ships: Day Date

A Day Date costed about 1/5 of a Hong Kong standard home of 650 Square Feet at that time.

The 18KT White Gold Day Date Ref 1804 now is valued about HKD$300,000.  One of my dream Rolex Collection!

PS Thanks for Paul to send me this beautiful Catalogue!

HK Watch Fever

Rolex Date Just Ref 16014 1985 men's watch

Rolex Ref 16014 1985 Men’s Date Just 36mm Stainless Steel with Roman Numerals Dial with Rare Black Hands

It was sold with HKD$5,830 at Geneve Watch Company, this is still in Excellent-Plus Condition, the label is still adhered at the back.  Watch Strap is still very tight, No major scratches.

This is a watch of classic art deco Roman Numerals with Black hands.  The Watcher still keeps the original invoice. Time has passed 29 years, but the Rolex looks like new! 

Watch has been cleaned by RVC HK.....
Are you interested to talk to the Watch Owner@? : )
HKD$16,000!

HK Snob

Hot Topics 2013

Amongst watch collectors through gathering, seems Ref 1803 is the hottest topics. Well of course,  friends would be also in similar age 40-55, that is the age that we tend  to crush for such a great watch.

Beside, still there are a few chaps want to find this Date Just with black onyx dial including two young ladies.  I want one too as I felt regret right next day after I sold mine!

Day Date White gold White Gold with Brown dial, a watch that I miss to buy.

Do they look alike!? OysterQuartz and AP Royal Oak 1972?

A white gold Ref 19019 Day Date OysterQuartz made in less than 400 pcs. A sturdy, strong beautiful watch that was receiving bad mouth of stealing the design of Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 1972  : (

As for the Ref 116710BLNR, yes hot topics in Q4 2013 but that is a new watch with unlimited supply. I can tolerate the trick of Rolex sales strategy to create a short supply under huge demand… It will be having discount soon! No Worry!

How is the 2014? well, what model of Rolex Will be launched? Watch out at Basel2014!

HK Snob

HK Watch Fever

Watch Fever's Health Tips for Watcher 2014

Watch Fever Health Tips for Watchers 2014

Without good health, the most expensive watch is just a watch in the Safe, not on your wrist!

Health Tips

Nothing new, just got the latest studies about how to be a bit healthier without strengeous workout for city runners like I.  Some of them you may not know or I had previously ignored.

Food health

No can food, no soft drinks, no Cha Siu (barbeque pork), no roasted goose, as we all know can food has preservative and roasted pork contains burnt carbon.  Once in a while should be Alright.

Diet

Fasting may be the best way to reduce weight and keep you slim and healthy

Wine Lovers

I talked to a French wire expert recently, all red wine need sulphiltes to balance the wine, just that Australia need to indicate in the label while French no need.

 

Egg Yolks?

Egg yolks is more nutritious that egg white, there is no proven medical document saying that egg yolks is related to cholesterol level, eat only good quality egg with reddish yellow yolk.  No Chinese fake eggs, please!

When we should sleep?

We must sleep before 2300! As 2300-0300 is the time your body especially Liver has to do his job to filter off the toxic substance. Actually after 0300, you could wake up and work.

Marathon?

Marathon Run 42KM is not healthy to human body system unless you are doing running  every day, the proper range of Hiking is at best about 10-14Km a day, if more than that, it is just like mechanical wear and tear of an engine with low lubricants, it hurts!

100KM

Running Trail Walker 100Km is a torture to your body and knee joint, and after that you may need to sleep well for 3 months to fully recover to the state before. So It is not recommended for people especially age with >50s as we are slow in recovering. I had stopped running Trail Walker since 2010 after 10 attempts. My record was 22 hours 14 minutes. That is a good record for short legs!

Chair the Killer

Chair is the killer, do not sit more than 1 hour, take a rest, walk a bit, stretch a bit and come back.

Eye Care

Your Lousy LCD Display is the eye killer, take a rest every 20 Minutes. You will agree what I am saying when you are 50, when we are young, nothing bothers us.

3 Minutes Exercise a week?

3 Minutes exercise a week to replace going Gym!

Push-up with the maximum speed and strength you could for 20 seconds, make it three rounds a day as a course, I need probably three courses a week. No sweat, no pain! The most efficient and time saving exercise for you! Like it!? Consult physician if you have heart diseases and history of stroke.

Going gym is for body building, my exercise works for health.

3 times going Rest room a day?

Going toilet 3 times a day is normal, less than three times a day is classified a medical symptom of mild Constipation. You must beware! 95% of HK Chinese believes once per day is good enough…

Sorry I have to stop here as I need to going Toilet now!

HK Snob
Watch Fever

Japan could be a good place that you can get a Rolex at a reasonable price!

Japan could be a good place that you can get a Rolex at a reasonable price!

When you go Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Shimonoseki, Shinaoka for business, tour or visiting friends, you may also able to buy some of the best watches on Earth at a comparable good price.

Also there have never been hearing a single case of fraud deal in Japanese. They are honest and serious in business.

As Japanese Yen is depreciating, there is a pretty good chance to buy a BNIB, Slightly used Rolex at a good price.

Ref 116610LV used to be selling in HK at $66,100 at Rolex AD under very limited stock!

This is a watch we bought at Komehyo (pre-owned watch market)! It is actually no sign of being used at all. HKD$60,000!

When you visit Japan, check the price in HKD after conversion under the rate that you change your Yen, if that is lower than 95% of HK Rolex AD List price. That is a better deal in HK. Of course if you are VIP of Rolex AD with more discount, that will be another case.

When you pay by Credit card like VISA, there may be having additional 1-2% add on rate on your buying price. So you had  better pay in Cash.

HK Snob
Watch Fever

UK’s Precista PRS-82 Royal Navy Diver’s Watch Limited 100 pieces

UK’s Precista PRS-82 Royal Navy Diver’s Watch Limited 100 pieces.

This is British Made diver’s watch employing Swiss ETA2783 Movement with 25 jewel and 45 hours of Power Reserve built into a German Kemmner case.

Made in limited No. of 130 pcs.

120 clicks Bezel in one direction

Bombe Sapphire with anti reflective coating on the inner surface 3 mm thick

Superluminova aged hour index.

Snake head hour hands.

Material 316L stainless steel brushed finish.

40mm Diameter

200M water resistant

Movement size 5.6mm, thickness 5.2mm

Frequency 3 Hz, 21,600 BPH

It comes with a Silicon Rubber strap and a blue NATO strap.

40mm is the right size for me! A Very Comfortable watch to wear and easy to read the time.

A watch of great value for money with just 380 Pounds only!

I would Advise Eddie Platts to introduce a special watch for the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS)  MI6 as the next issue.

Refer to Website for more information http://timefactors.com/precista.htm

HK Snob

HK Watch Fever 

PS
Thanks for William who bought this watch but allow me to be the first one to try on!! Appreciate!

Quote of Time and Watch

We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.

Nelson Mandela

You may delay, but time will not.

Benjamin Franklin

The rich man wears a house on his wrist, the middle class wears a Car on his wrist, I wear a Rolex only. 

HK Watch Fever

Big News for Rolex Fans

Rolex Watch Fans

Rolex GMT Master II Black Blue Ref 116710LN 

Rolex Submariner Green Bezel and Dial Ref 116610LV is available on one Large Rolex AD in TST

Send me mail for more information feverip266288@yahoo.com.hk

HK Snob

Is a Rolex Day Date Ref 1803 An Old watch for Old man!?

A Rolex Ref 1803 White Gold Day Date in Excellent Plus Condition

Price is likely below HKD$47,000!

An Rolex Day Date current 2013 White Gold Model. It is Pricey!

Day Date Ref 1803

Someone thinks that Rolex Ref 1803 Day Date is not just an old Watch, moreover, that is a watch for Old Man! That may not be wrong as …We know that Day Date Ref 1803 is one of the best watches ever built in 56s-70s.  Day date is made only with “Gold!” no Stainless steel Day Date!

Young Chinese does think Gold is a symbol of money-minded, an icon of Wealth, Shinny, showy, high profile image!

Many Hong Kong Chinese has is a psychological barrier to use something look “Gold” if you are not really rich… Mainlander Tu Hao is an exception….They buy Painting, Stamps, Watches, Antique whatever is expensive could be treated as an Investment.

That is why I  think that there is approximately 99% of HK man aged between 20-30 is wearing stainless steel (or White Gold at most) watches.

There may be about 3% of the man aged between 30-40 wear Gold Colour Gold plated watch.

May be 8% of the men aged between 40-55 uses gold watch including gold plated watch.

After people get aged above 60s, many of them would prefer White Colour stuff again: richer one might go for Platinum or White Gold watches.

There is no solid statistical data to support the saying, those are an estimated percentage from friends I know and observations in Hong Kong.

As for myself, I am now more eager to get a White gold or Platinum watch (If I can afford…) rather than yellow gold.

If I can choose, Platinum, White gold, Pink Gold, Yellow gold, stainless steel.

using DLC, Plastic, Silicon Rubber Fibre–composite, Ceramic as for the watch case material is not my cup of tea unless the watch is below HKD$10,000

Price of a Day Date

There is still a large number of Day Date now I the pre-owned watch market as this is one of the most durable watch on Earth, it lasts almost forever…

As three Day Date in the 60s could possible buy a small Home of 600 Square feet in Kowloon Area.

Day Date was an expensive watch so as now. People would use it with extreme care. Thank god that there are still chance to get the excellent Condition one, Mint one may be a bit hard to get, it is in some collectors’ drawers.

Look at the new 2013 Rolex Day Date that comes with Six colour, Price is HKD$176,000. Even you get VIP discount off 14% today. Still I possibly could by 3.5 pieces of yellow gold 1803, or 2.5 pieces of White Gold 1803. That may be Good enough to buy One excellent Plus 1803 with coloured-dial!

That is fun for Watch Collection, again Ref 1803 is under-valued.

Warning

Rolex 1803 is like Drugs, once you have tried to get one, you will be POSIONED!  

As Rolex Says "it is not just tell time, it tells History!!" Ref 1803 is probably has the best History to tell....

HK Snob

Watch Fever

A big Fan for Rolex Ref 1803