The 2016 new G-Shock Frogman GWF-D1000

The G-Shock Frogman has always been Casio G-Shock’s flagship model. It is the only watch in the G-Shock collection that is a serious dive watch. For years, the Frogman has been evolving and created hits. In 2016, a new model GWF-D1000 has come out and here we are to look at it.

Like other G-Shock models, the Frogman is full of functions you need or may find obsolete. What makes the watch different is that it is water-resistant to 200m. It has a depth gauge that measures the depth of your dive and it is solar-powered. It receives radio signals up to six times a day to give you the most accurate time. It can operate for up to 23 months. Other functions include a tide graph, stop watch functions, a digital compass and a moon phase display. It also has world-time functions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The new GWF-D1000 is available in two colors – black and blue. You can bang it on anything while you cannot bear to bang your Submariner on a tree trunk. A special edition GWF-D1000K-7JR of 1500 pieces has also been released on the theme of Love The Sea and The Earth. It features a white and blue colorway A Frogman with a theme is always a collectible item.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All in all, a G-Shock Frogman is a young-looking, trendy and reliable watch. There are other special editions which we will cover later. Please keep tuning in.

 

HK Snob

 

 

 

 

 



The Rolex 116655 – Rolex’s answer for younger fans?

The Rolex 116655 was released in 2015 as a surprise to most Rolex fans. It is a 40mm rose gold Yacht Master on a rubber strap. While very often being criticized as dull and conservative, Rolex presented us a watch that belonged only to online predictions and fantasy.

 

The Yacht Master is never a very hot item in the whole Rolex collection. It lives in the shadow of the more clearly positioned Submariner. As a watch with a bi-directional bezel, it is not a diver like the Submariner, though. It is instead a watch for Yacht race, or, a more elegant version of the Submariner for yacht racers.

 

 



 

 

 

Before its official release, some websites already predicted a ceramic bezel on a Yacht Master. The design also appeared on some custom made Rolex Yacht Master but not on rose gold. So, this watch is probably Rolex’s answer to fans’ aspiration for cutting-edge designs.

 



 

Unlike the traditional Yacht Master, which is somewhat dull and lacks contrast, the 116655 looks quite appealing to young Rolex fans. The bezel is in matt black ceramic and it features polished numerals on a sandblasted background. The Yacht Master is the only watch in the Rolex collection that features two different kinds of finishing on the bezel. It is indeed very exquisite. On the dial, the red letters of Yacht Master is very catchy. Together with a 40mm rose gold case and a rubber strap which features a metal interior. It is called the Oysterflex bracelet – a rubber bracelet with the strength of a metal bracelet.

If you have always admired the Yacht Master for its elegance, the 116655 is the watch you have to get. It is a watch with aesthetics that cannot be found in other Rolex watches. It is also a gold Rolex that feels very trendy and chic.

 

 

Who knows, after twenty years, this will be one of the hot searching list at Watch trade sites.

 

HK Snob



HKWF’s recommendations of Jaeger-Lecoultre watches

Jaeger-Lecoultre is one of the most prominent Swiss watch manufactures. It has made a lot of reliable movements used by brands such as Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, Piaget and Vacheron Constantin. Their watches are of very good value in terms of price, complications and reliability.

1.      Jaeger-Lecoultre Ultra Thin Moon 39mm

 

Jaeger-Lecoultre’s ultrathin watches offer you some of the best watch cases in haute horology. The ultrathin Moon has a diameter of 39mm. In black or silver dials, the watch can gives you two different styles. While we would recommend the black dial version, the silver dial offers a very classic look for formal attire. The black dial version looks more striking especially with color contrast with the gold moon. The dial itself can look a bit bluish depending on lighting. This watch is around 50K HKD after discounts. The movement features a gold rotor and very fine finishing. It is a bang for your buck as a watch with moonphase display and finely finished movement, case, and dial.

 

 



 

 

 

2.      Jaeger-Lecoultre True Second Universal Time



Say goodbye to the six-figure worldtimers that you can only browse on Google. At around 70-80k HKD, you can get this new 2016 JLC worldtimer which has another impressive complication – the deadbeat second. Yes, this is a mechanical watch but the second hand does not sweep. Instead, it ticks like quartz watches. This allows a more precise reading of time. Completed with the new JLC movement which now features a solid gold rotor, the watch offers you a very fine worldtimer at a price that is hard to beat. The details on the dial are also impressive with a world map, the names of cities and a rotating ring that you can adjust to show time of different places.

 

 



 

3.      Jaeger-Lecoultre ultrathin Perpetual Calendar

 

 

 

The ultrathin Moon is not enough for you? No problem. Here is the new black dial Jaeger-Lecoultre Perpetual Calendar. It is 39mm wide and displays the day, the date, the month, the year and the moonphase at 12o’c clock. This is by far the best perpetual calendar at this price range. You can get this watch at around 110k HKD after discounts. Other versions include white dial in steel and in rose gold and white gold. It is a very practical watch with a very competitive price. The black dial version has a movement that features a solid gold rotor which JLC has seemingly been installing them on other movements as well.



 

HK Snob

Rolex Daytona 2016 Ref. 116500LN price update

 

Rolex Authorized dealer shop

Still hard to get one or two Black only in the past month, price is HK$135,000.

Gray dealer
Quite many transaction to be seen on fb, IG, shops in TST that having Black and white asking Price HK$138,000 for white and HK$135,000 for black. please note that some of them are not real transaction that keep you interested on their media network only, AFAIK.

answering to many of the people asking what is the price in these period of time.

Dec 2016
White HK$132,000,

Jan 2017
White 130,000

June 2017
White $ 127,000

When it ill go down to the Bottom line of the "U" , well, it may take minimum one and half year from now on.

That is by Dec 2017, price of white is about HK$118,000 as the best case of scenario.

Well, everything is my personal forecast on the market base on the understanding from friend, managers at Rolex, and dealers....

For those who had deposit to me., don't worry about it, there must have some time slot that there is surge of stock that price may drop all in sudden, then that is the price for you to get it as a bonus buy!

HK Snob

HKWF Future Explorer predictions – the Explorer III

This year, Rolex has updated the Explorer I 214270 with longer hands and lume on the numerals of 3,6 and 9.

 

The revival of Air king with Yellow words under the Rolex Crown.

 

The Explorer II 216570 has been around for a few years. Could there be updates later? Here are some of our predictions.

 

 

 

1.      Ceramic bezel

Rolex has just added the ceramic bezel on the Daytona making it a 116500ln. Even the Yacht Master has a ceramic bezel in the rose gold model, could the Explorer II be the next model to receive the ceramic upgrade? A grey ceramic bezel will look really cool. Also, the numerals on the ceramic bezel could be presented in sharp colors, adding some chic to the very down-to-earth watch.

 

 

 

 

2.      New movement

As seen on the Datejust 41 this year and the Day-Date 40 last year, Rolex has begun to replace old movements with newer ones. Although the difference may not be felt by everyone, an upgrade of the movement can mean adding a Faraday cage for resisting magnetic field or better power reserve, making the Explorer II a more all-round watch.

 

 



 

3.      Downsizing

The current 42mm diameter Explorer II may be reduced to 41 or 40mm in the future. This can be true as the Rolex DD41 has been discontinued being replaced by the DD40. Rolex released the 42mm Explorer II to fit the trend of big watches. Now, as huge watches like Deep Sea prove to be low in sales, Rolex may in the future update the Explorer II in 40 or 41mm.

 

 



4.      Dial aesthetics

The current orange hand of the Explorer II echoes with that of the Rolex 1655. In the future, the hour and minute hands can be made more proportionally while the GMT hand can be made in green, the Rolex color. Yellow would be a nice choice as well.

 

 

I would say no one will not resist the temptation of a new Explorer Ver. 3 or Ver.3.5 to have the following new feature.

 

a. 40mm case

b. yellow minute hand

c. new movement

d. ceramic bezel

e. Black dial

 

Rolex can set a new price like Ref 116710BLBR as high as

HK$68,000  I believe I will buy first.

 

HK Snob

 



Watches for summer – HKWF’s recommendations

It is summertime again. In August, you can expect the weather to be very hot every day. You can expect sunshine, sweat and rain. You can also expect high humidity. So, when choosing your watches for summer, you should focus on colors, durability and lightness. Here is our guide to summer watches.

                                                      

1.      Rolex Yacht master II

 

 

The Rolex Yacht Master II has not been a very popular watch because of its seemingly obsolete functions and the price. It is the most expensive stainless steel Rolex model.

 

 

 

 

However, when thinking of summer, you think of watersports. The Yacht Master II is perfect for yachting as well as other watersports. The color ways of the watch is also perfect for summer – a white dial with a blue ceramic bezel. With polished center links of the bracelet, the watch is absolutely one of the catchiest watches for beach goers.

 

2.      Rolex Day-Date gem stone dials

 

 

 

 

 

A Rolex Day-Date in yellow gold is always a good summer

watch especially when it is paired with gem stone dials. One

of the best that we would recommend is the Day-Date with

an orange coral dial. Green bloodstone and Lapis Lazuli dials

are also very sharp-looking for summer. These are the

choice of some of the people who likes rare Rolex Gem

stone dial. *1.

 

 

 

The best thing about these dials is that each of them is unique and no two of them are the same. They have their own unique patterns and it makes your watch very exclusive to yourself.

 

 

 

The new Day-Date 40 green dial version is also on top of our list. However, if you want something more special, do hunt for these Day-Dates with gem stone dials.

3.      Audemars Piguet Diver Chronograph

 

 

 

Speaking of colors and durability, you can expect nothing less from the 2016 AP Diver Chronograph. Coming in yellow, orange, blue and green, they are some of the best summer watches you can get.

 

 

 

Worn on a thick rubber strap, these Diver Chronographs are best for watersports. As colorful as they are, the 42mm watch features ceramic chronograph pushers and crown. The movement can be seen through a display case back. The well-decorated solid gold rotor can be viewed. Whether you dive with this watch or not, the AP Diver Chronograph makes one of the best summer watches.

 

 

4.  Audemars Piguet Ceramic Diver and Forged Carbon Diver

 

 

 

 

 

Think that the Diver Chronograph is not light enough? You can always go for the AP Ceramic Diver or the Diver Forged Carbon. They have simpler functions and on the ceramic diver, a stunning movement that can be viewed through the case back. You will not easily scratch your watch when doing any kinds of sports as well. The Forged Carbon Diver gives you more layers of texture with its case made of forged carbon and its bezel ceramic.

 

5.   G-Shocks (Frogman, Rangeman…or doorman?)

Any G-shocks can be very good summer watches as they are extremely durable, light and colorful. One of the watches that can impress is this Rangeman released in June.

The yellow version is also very sharp for summer. G-shocks are of low cost and very good for summer when you wear a t-shirt and shorts. You can basically feel easy when doing anything with them without worrying about scratching your watch. It is an important thing in summer especially when you sweat.
 

HK$7,400

For those who has more budget and does not want to see the same watch in the gathering, or at beaches... Try to find these Frogman G-shock.

HK Snob

*1, we can find the Special Dial Rolex for you, we also can accept deposit and order through Rolex SA Switzerland for some rare species dial, if cannot get the watches within 2 months, full refund you!

As for Frogman, I know some of the dealer sells it, we can look for you, currently I find a purple one price at HK$7,400!
some of them has gone up to HK$20,000.

IWC Da VInci Pepertual Calendar in 18 KT White Gold

If  you have a Perpetual Calendar watch, you don't have no more excuse not to miss the appointment of any of your customers unless you don't wear it.

IWC unique watch developed in the 80s that can run with auto change of year up Year 2399...  Da Vinci.

This is a sturdy design that has been running for decade with good reliability. The Current Production watch movement has no much design touch up as this Da Vinci at all.

It is 39mm, massive white gold case that is so much gold that could cash for HK$28,000!

Well, this watch is now on call for someone who can put up HK$6X,000 only

HK Snob

PS, Watch was sold 12 Aug 2016

Rare Rolex Dial on Day Date and Date Just available in Hong Kong

HK$88,000

HK$301,900

HK$280,700

HK$301,900

HK$453,700

HK$226,100

Various Rare Rolex Still could be found in Hong Kong Today.
The Top one is Pre-owned Rolex Date Just with Coral Dial.
The rest are all BNIB Full Set 5 years Day Date 36mm at Rolex AD.
Dial Like Ferrite, Bulls eye stone, Lapis Azuli, Birch...
These are on Sale.



HK Snob

Rolex Day Date Ref 118238 Birch dial

Birch Dial Rolex was made in Flag shop model like Date Date and Solid gold Lady Date Just in the 80s.

It has been hardly found one nowadays, if you don't like those plain dial made by printing on screen or you have most of the colour of the Day Date, this is the one you should consider.

We can get it at HK AD, with 5 years warranty with full set with just HK$226,100 cash.

 e are quite sure this is the only one available in HK, the actual Watch looks more brilliant in real watch than this picture.

HK Snob

Collectible Omega Constellation Electronics F300 HZ Watch With Date

Omega Constellation Electronics Tuning Fork Watch with date.

Movement Cal.1250 made by Ebauches S.A. (ESA)

The Iconic Tuning fork watch as you may find on those Longines (Ultronic), Movado, Zenith IWC, Certina (Certionic) and of course Bulova Accutron who patented the design.

You could possible hear the clear "Hissing" sound close to the watch... that is the vibration of the Tuning fork driven by two coils as shown on the Picture.

It takes time with high accuracy, Style of the 70's fat boy case with the eye catching Omega Red tuning fork Logo at 12 O'clock position.

HK$5,300

HK Snob

PS Sold