IWC Yacht Club in 18KT gold on Sale

 

IWC YACHT CLUB Ref.811AD Ca.1966-67  Model Yacht Club Ref.811AD automatic winding sunburst dial in 18KT gold, 1967 Movement Automatic winding Cal.811A Case SS 36 mm     Ref. No. :811A Movement : Automatic Case material: 18KT Yellow gold Case Dia. 36mm Case thickness:11mm Glass:Plastic Dial:Silver Dial numerals: No numerals Strap material: IWC crocodile quick change strap [unused]  Condition:fine Gender:Men's watch/Unisex     Price :HK$2XXXXX    HKWF Comment I heard that it was totally produced 40,000 between   1966-1976, and approx. 10% in both gold versions. Likely only estimated 2,400 were made in 18 KT yellow gold. (6% ) The Yacht Club (I) came in many variations. In the late seventies there was even one equipped with the quartz calibre 2405.  Size is 36mm is not small at all.  It is highly collectible and is good for daily uses. It is in gold and leather strap, so it can be used for younger persons.   Price is less than half of the Rolex Submariner stainless steel watch…It is a Gold IWC!   HK Snob   PS Watch Sold 28 May 2016

Rolex Day Date Ref.18038 birch dial

Rare Day Date Ref.18038  in birch dial.
It comes with original bracelet and warranty
You will be amazed and glad to own this watch with
merely HK$89,000.
Cash deal.

HK Snob

Panerai PAM786

 

 

For SIHH 2016 Officine Panerai has released another pair of watches that should have the Paneristi around the world wanting to purchase this second set! 

Introducing the Panerai PAM 786 Luminor 8 Days Set, a limited edition of 500.

We think the addition of the white dialed blue accented Daylight is quite striking and Panerai did a great job of making it look like the 1986 original. 

It should prove just as popular as the PAM 785 set.


Technical Specifications
PAM 786 Boxed Set- Limited to 500

PAM 786 Luminor Black Seal Left-Handed 8 Days
MOVEMENT: Hand-wound mechanical, P.5000 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai.

FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes, small seconds.

CASE: 44 mm, steel with special hard black coating.

DIAL: Black, with luminous Arabic numerals and
hour markers. Seconds at 3 o’clock.

POWER RESERVE: 192H.

WATER-RESISTANCE: 30 bar (~300 metres).

PAM 786 Luminor Daylight 8 Days

MOVEMENT: Hand-wound mechanical, P.5000 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai.

 

FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes,
small seconds. CASE: 44 mm, AISI 316L polished steel. DIAL: White, with blue Arabic numerals and hour markers
and luminous dots. Seconds at 9 o’clock.

 

POWER RESERVE: 192H.

 

WATER-RESISTANCE: 30 bar (~300 metres).

 

 

 

 

 

VVIP item, Now HKD$165,900 for whole set.

 

If you say you are Collector of Panerai... this one can be one of your next purchase.

 

HK Snob

Why should you go vintage (sometimes)?

Watches that are over 30 years old are what we call vintage watches. Vintage watches have been hot for the past few years in Hong Kong.

 

Prices had been rocketing for a while before they stabilized a bit. The best-selling vintage watches come from Rolex. The Submariner Red, the Double-Red Sea-dweller, the Paul Newman Daytona…you name it.

 

At HKWF, we do not only focus on the watches that fetch astronomical prices at auctions. We would like to provide you with a broader perspective on the world of horology.

 

The world of vintage watches is enormous and we know it. Other than owning new watches released by different brands, buying good-looking vintage watches can enrich your collection.

 

 

Here are some real reasons why you should start your vintage watch collection.

 

1.      As investment

From a more monetary point of view, buying vintage watches can be a good kind of investment. Nobody did expect that a Rolex 1665 Sea-Dweller could have reached today’s price. These watches will only get rarer and rarer as time passes and in the long term, these watches will increase in their value, or at least retain it. Therefore, buying vintage watches, not only those from big brands like Rolex, can be a good choice of investment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Famous design at an affordable price

Let’s be not so realistic now. Despite the fact that you may gain a certain amount of money from investing in vintage watches, you can get your hands on some very famous designs at a relatively affordable price.

 

For example, a vintage Ref.1803 Rolex Day-date is way cheaper than a brand new one in the current lineup. So, why not go vintage sometimes if you find the prices of new watches hard to believe?

 

 

 

A beautiful Rolex Day Date Ref.1803 with white dial. Typical Price HKD$39,000 to 54,000

 

 

3. Designs that would always remain in the past, not the present or the future

Each vintage watch has its own character and design chic. These features are unlikely to reappear in modern watches.

 

Of course, you will argue that there are always these re-edition watches you can buy from manufactures like Longines and Tudor.

 

Look at the Black Bay and the Longines Heritage Collection, you will understand that the feeling of history cannot be bought in new watches. Moreover, the re-editions often do not truly adhere to their ancestors. The addition of the date window and the enlargement of the case often ruin these great designs.

 

4. A matter of taste

Collecting vintage watches is often a reflection of a person’s taste. Imagine wearing the Rolex Submariner 16610 and wearing a Rolex 1680, what is the difference?

 

 

The difference lies in the fact that the 1680 is rarer and less seen on the street. You do not want your watch worn everywhere, right? Wearing a nicely preserved vintage watch can be an exhibition of your taste.

At HKWF, we have a wide range of second-hand watches for you to choose from.

 

Some watches are more vintage while some are not.

 

However, all are guaranteed in very good conditions. We will share with you our selection of good vintage watches and good deals. Some deals are from us while some are from others. Please do keep tuning in for the latest information.

 

Jason L

HK Watch Fever Group

PS

Submariner Ref.1680 is available in market at US$7,000 to 19,000 (red line is collectible and more expensive)

 

 

6 reasons why you should get the new Rolex Daytona Ceramic 116500LN

The new Rolex Daytona Ref.116500LN was released at this year’s Baselworld. We know that it will be a crazy hit for any watch enthusiast. However, if you are still thinking about whether to save up for the watch, here are six reasons why you actually should.

1.      It is an icon.

For years, the Rolex Daytona has been one of the most celebrated watches in the world. In the world of Rolex, it represents the most expensive model of Rolex’s stainless steel watches (the Yacht Master ii excluded). If you want to upgrade from your world of Submariners and GMTs, it is time to get a Daytona.

2.      The new ceramic bezel

The 116500LN features a black ceramic bezel. As we all know, a ceramic bezel is scratch-proof. On the 116520 Daytona which features a polished stainless steel bezel, one of the big problems is that the bezel attracts a lot of scratches. We can often see second-hand 116520 which are full of scratches on the bezel, the most obviously seen part of the watch. With that said, it is easier for you to keep your watch as mint as possible with the new 116500LN.

3.      The only “complicated” stainless steel Rolex

The Rolex Daytona is the only stainless steel Rolex with a complication (GMT function excluded). It has been Rolex’s only chronograph for years. Although you may not fully utilize the chronograph function, it might be time for you to taste something different from your three-hand time-only watch.

4.      Increased accuracy

As Rolex is now imposing new standards other than the COSC standards they have been observing, Rolex watches are now +2/-2 per day according to their new independent certification.

5.      “Panda” style

If you have been in the watch world for long enough, or not so long, you may have noticed how expensive a “Paul Newman” Daytona 6263 is, especially those that feature a “Panda” dial. The new 116500LN white dial version features something similar. The three black sub-dial rings sit on the while dial which gives you a close-to-Paul-Newman experience.

6.  It is Rolex!



HK Snob

HK Watch Fever Group

Introducing the new Zenith Heritage Pilot Café Racer

At Baselworld 2016, Zenith released another watch in their Pilot line. Zenith has, for the last few years, released some very impressive pilot watches which successfully combine classic charms with modern functions. Here we have the newest addition to the line, the Zenith Heritage Pilot Café Racer.

 

 

At first glance, you will notice the huge beige Arabic numerals and the big onion crown. Both features give the watch a very retro style which is way stronger than previous editions. But before we go further into the aesthetics of the watch, you may question : What is a Café Racer?

 

 



 

A café racer is a super lightweight and minimal motorcycle which is a sheer pursuit of speed. Motorcyclists remove all unnecessary equipment and optimize their café racers for speed and handling. These motorcycles feature low-mounted handlebars, prominent seat cowling and elongated fuel tank, which all recall design cues of 1960s Grand Prix motorcycles. These motorcycle are for quick races over short distances, very often from one café to another.

 

 



 

 

Although it might be awkward for a pilot watch to be closely linked with motorcycles, the watch does get its vintage design cues from the vintage feeling of café racers. The watch features a 45mm aged stainless steel case, which may be well why the watch has Café Racer in its name. The aged stainless case is specially treated that each case is different. The dial is slate-grey in color which is slightly grained and it combines with beige hands and numerals for a more textured look.

 

 

 

The sapphire crystal is domed and there is a Café Racer engraved on the case back. It will be even better if Zenith has opted for an acrylic crystal to complete the vintage-inspired look. The small seconds sub-dial is at 9 o’ clock and the 30-minute chronograph sub-dial is at the 3 o’ clock position.

 

Included with the watch is a distressed olive strap with a titanium buckle. The movement of the watch is the El Primero 4069 which beats at 36,000VpH and has 50 hours of power reserve. The retail price is USD$7100.

If you are looking for a rugged-looking pilot watch, this might well be your choice. Of course you might choose pilot watches from other manufactures, such as IWC or even Patek Philippe, but this Zenith offers you a lot at a very reasonable price. It gives you a lot of wrist presence at 45mm (14.5mm thickness) and the watch sits high upon the wrist. It is a very stylish and young choice of a good-looking and hard-to-be-ignored pilot watch.

 

At HKWF we offer very good discounts on Zenith watches. Please inquire us if you are interested.

Whatsapp me at +639989811111 or +639175854633

I can deliver to Philippine Zenith Fans by hand.

HK Snob
HK Watch Fever Group

 

Rolex Explorer II Ref 216570 BNIB

 

 

 

Rolex Explorer II Ref 216570 BNIB on sale,

 

5 years Warranty

 

Cash HK$48,000

 

While stock lasts

 

 

HK Snob

HK Watch Fever group

Rolex GMT Master II Batman Ref 116710BLNR

Rolex GMT Master II batman Ref 116710BLNR on sale Full Set BNIB

Five year Warranty

Cash HKD$65,500

Whilst stock lasts


HK Snob
HK Watch Fever

Rolex Submariner Hulk Ref 116610LV HK AD Watch "888* on Sale

After Daytona Ref 116520 Black has reached level of almost non-existent state in all shop's window

This Submariner Hulk is also one of the hard-to-find-item from Rolex.

Now We got some HK AD '888" stock for you.

Only 3 pieces available.

Price is Specially set for HKD$68,000 cash deal

Watch is dated April 2016

FCFS

HK Snob
HK Watch Fever Group

Phillips Watch Auction in Hong Kong

One of the City Watch Auction that you should go.

Preview on 28-30 May 2016

the Auction is on 31 May 2016

Venue : :Landmark Mandarin

Refer to this catalgues for your mobile preview.... See you there with our HK Watch fever Members at the preview.

http://www.joomag.com/magazine/the-hong-kong-watch-auction-two/0868576001462485926?short

Rolex Daytona Two Tone model number has just been changed

 

This is older version Ref 116523

 

 

 

 

This is new version Ref 116503 note the bezel design is different

 

 

Rolex has changed new Model Number for Daytona Two Tone from Ref 116523 to 116503.

With the difference on the bezel, newer design has a triangular mark on the bezel whereas old one using dots!

New design on dial is also different
The Centre sub dial is marked 20, 40, 60 on new and 3, 6, 9,12 on older one

The hour index on new design is bigger and wider.

The Location of "Swiss" "made" is also different!

Which one do you like?

Ref. No. 116503

Movement Automatic

Case material Gold/Steel

Bracelet material Gold/Steel

Caliber

Movement Automatic

Movement/Caliber 4130

Power reserve 72 h

Number of jewels 44

Frequency 28800 A/h

Case

Case material Gold/Steel

Case diameter 40 mm

Thickness 11.2 mm

Waterproof 10 ATM

Material bezel Yellow gold

Glass Sapphire Glass  

Price In HKD

Daytona Two Tone no diamond $124,100

Daytona Two Tone with diamond dial $138,000

Daytona Two Tone MOP $$142,800

Daytona Tahitian MOP with Diamond $157,500

Rolex AD offer less 5% with Credit Card.

Parallel Import is a about less 20% discount by cash

HK Snob

HK Watch Fever Group

What Topic should we focus more!?

Frankly speaking, we need feedback from you on hat topics we should write more..

Please let us know such that we can change

HK Snob

2016 Daytona Ceramic Ref 116500LN

 

 

It seems official MSRP price has been released overseas but not yet in Rolex  AD HK.

The Overseas price is US$12,400

Converted to HKD is HK$96,100

Since there is launch of this new Daytona soon in August/September.

There we can see there is something happened.

The dealer is keen on keeping up old stock of Ref 116520.

So we can see two extremes, price is very high as Black HK$97,000 and White HK$94,000 which is almost $9,000 higher than it as in 2015.

Rolex Had discontinued the production of older version Ref 116520.

So there is lesser new unit in the market, What I can see is that a lot of people will keep waiting for new one 116500LN, and on the other hand, many people will try to buy the pre-owned one which still stand at a quite reasonable price say for black HK$76,000 to 88,000.

So, what is your choice?

1. Wait for new Daytona C Ref 116500LN ?
2. Go to buy high for new old stock of Ref 116520?
3. Go buy a pre-owned 116520?

Note , As for those who made a reservation to me on new Daytona Ceramic Ref 116500LN.

I would like to collect deposit of US$4,000 or will have hard time to mobilize my cash flow to buy for all you Fans of the new Daytona. of course those who offers me deposit would get it with priority!

Up to now I have 11 reserved for White and 1 black!
(1 from BR, AU, SIN, UK and rest are all from the Philippines.)

It is quite sarcastic that HKWF being a HK Blogger does not get any request from HK... LOL!

Note that one renowned HK Rolex AD in TST has been offering their client with HKD$140K for the new Daytona C. Knowing that the list has been queuing up over 60.

This new Daytona C will create a lot of heats at least 5X of GMT Master II BLNR Batman and Deep Sea Blue...

Let's watch out!

HK Snob

PS , I almost forget the Singaporean Friend is actually working in HK, so he is a HK potential buyer.

Rolex Day Date Ref 18038 Birch Dial on Sale

Day Date with birth dial on left

 



Rolex Day Date Ref 18038 birch dial on sale

 

Diameter 36mm

 

18KT yellow gold with President bracelet with 22 links

 

It comes with paper, and Box

 

HKD$89,000

 

HK Snob

HK Watch Fever