DaVincilog Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 effectively this would look like a new watch, i suppose. congrats!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> for the price, i would suppose so too. congratulations also atong! post a pic when you get it back for us wannabes Quote Link to comment
Guest buru_tus Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 excuse me lang po...pasingit .... i used to like wearing watches, but for some reason i just started to look at my CF instead for the time...but the watch i have, no batt anymore, is a g-shock..hehehe..para kahit saan pwede..<{POST_SNAPBACK}> same here I just used my CP to check the time before used to have 8 watches 4 Seikos3 Guess1 Tissot Swerte ng bayaw ko, sa kanya napunta yung iba Quote Link to comment
ATONG ANG Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Swerte ng bayaw ko, sa kanya napunta yung iba<{POST_SNAPBACK}>wish i had a bro in law like you. watches have sentimental value for a couple of reasons1. you worked hard and earned it2. they are 'heirloom' watches given by friends or handed down by family Quote Link to comment
masi Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 excuse me lang po...pasingit .... i used to like wearing watches, but for some reason i just started to look at my CF instead for the time...but the watch i have, no batt anymore, is a g-shock..hehehe..para kahit saan pwede..<{POST_SNAPBACK}> well, to each his own... some people like celphones, some like bags and shoes... some people like watches... simple timepieces to ornate complications, "skeletenized" faces or white face... more than time reference, a watch has deeper traditions and ingenuity, this adds value to it Quote Link to comment
flying lady butterfly Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 my first timex watch.....gift ng husband ko latest swatch... Quote Link to comment
masi Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 thanks, it probably would, except for the fact that it has lug holes, showing the age of the watch. positively, most replicas ive seen are without lug holes. looks like i have to postpone buying the 2tone oris moonphase. im probably off to hongkong next month, will surely drool over the piagets, audemars, iwcs, chronoswiss and pateks there. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yan ang mahirap when afficionados get a chance to travel... we are driven to go to places that ignite our passion.. kasi dito iilan lang ang mga honest to goodness watch shops... lucerne, rolex, omega, tag, washington, estrella and manila watch exchange. i was in singapore last april. kahit saan may watch shop even in lucky plaza... sa ngee an city (takashimaya), i practically blew my head!!!!! too overwhelming to see all the brands, and models. it's like a 3-dimension cataloge... AP, chronoswiss and pateks, lange, etc. i only look at them in lucerne and my book.good luck... have a safe trip. Quote Link to comment
ATONG ANG Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 yan ang mahirap when afficionados get a chance to travel... we are driven to go to places that ignite our passion.. kasi dito iilan lang ang mga honest to goodness watch shops... lucerne, rolex, omega, tag, washington, estrella and manila watch exchange. i was in singapore last april. kahit saan may watch shop even in lucky plaza... sa ngee an city (takashimaya), i practically blew my head!!!!! too overwhelming to see all the brands, and models. it's like a 3-dimension cataloge... AP, chronoswiss and pateks, lange, etc. i only look at them in lucerne and my book.good luck... have a safe trip.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>thanks. ive heard negative remarks regarding manila watch center. is the estrella you are referring to ellini pawnshop? if so, they are very vague with their description of watches yet do not easily show their watches. a friend was disgusted because they werent willing to show their watches to him with just descriptions, not knowing he was bringing 500k in cash. i once went all the way to makati and got disappointed because the maid/assistant thought she knew everything. make sure you talk to the owner herself Quote Link to comment
masi Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 thanks. ive heard negative remarks regarding manila watch center. is the estrella you are referring to ellini pawnshop? if so, they are very vague with their description of watches yet do not easily show their watches. a friend was disgusted because they werent willing to show their watches to him with just descriptions, not knowing he was bringing 500k in cash. i once went all the way to makati and got disappointed because the maid/assistant thought she knew everything. make sure you talk to the owner herself<{POST_SNAPBACK}> estrella del norte... i'm not sure if its ellini. lately i've been dealing with lucerne. i have befriended one of their store managers having bought some pieces from them for myself, brothers-in-law and other relatives. their sales personnel are well informed of their products be it omega, raymund weil, rolex, iwc, ap, patek, breitling, etc. truly a joy to deal with them. Quote Link to comment
ATONG ANG Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 estrella del norte... i'm not sure if its ellini. lately i've been dealing with lucerne. i have befriended one of their store managers having bought some pieces from them for myself, brothers-in-law and other relatives. their sales personnel are well informed of their products be it omega, raymund weil, rolex, iwc, ap, patek, breitling, etc. truly a joy to deal with them.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>estrella im referring to is near pasig river at the other side of the bridge opposite near rockwell. onyx street, if i remember right. as for lucerne, their sales staff quite knowledgable when it comes to more popular models like datejust and submariner but are ignorant of basic watch parts and functions or other less known brands or models. i even encountered one who referred to chronograph as chronometer Quote Link to comment
masi Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 estrella im referring to is near pasig river at the other side of the bridge opposite near rockwell. onyx street, if i remember right. as for lucerne, their sales staff quite knowledgable when it comes to more popular models like datejust and submariner but are ignorant of basic watch parts and functions or other less known brands or models. i even encountered one who referred to chronograph as chronometer<{POST_SNAPBACK}> i guess they dont go to the finer points... anything with a stop watch function in a watch would be a chrnonometer for them or vise versa, albeit my contact in lucerne could tell the diff... as for COSC certifications, or a Breguet spring, this could only be appreciated by collectors. Quote Link to comment
ATONG ANG Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 (edited) saw this at bidshot: http://www.bidshot.com/images/img_0000127994a.jpg click here for bidshot auction Edited June 30, 2005 by ATONG ANG Quote Link to comment
ATONG ANG Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Atong, Salamat. If you know someone selling an IWC (chrono preferred) or a Rolex Explorer 2, let me know. Do you know some pre-owned dealers w/o shops? I'll be in Manila in November with an itch to scratch. I know what you mean by that common trust since there is a substantial amount of money involved and there are many counterfeits out there.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>saw an ad for iwc chrono flieger at www.buyandsellph.com Quote Link to comment
Chowking 007 Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Can't live without them. I'm happy with my 9 year old Tag Heuer F1. Been my trusty friend ever since. Irreplaceable Quote Link to comment
Mild Seven Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 (edited) saw an ad for iwc chrono flieger at www.buyandsellph.com<{POST_SNAPBACK}> padre, been a while since the last time i looked into this thread. i guess your still at it....the watch thing....i thought you found the hobby quite expensive. watches....hmmm.....very expensive hobby. just had my yachtmaster serviced, t*ang ina, dugo! Edited July 7, 2005 by mild seven Quote Link to comment
ATONG ANG Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 padre, been a while since the last time i looked into this thread. i guess your still at it....the watch thing....i thought you found the hobby quite expensive. watches....hmmm.....very expensive hobby. just had my yachtmaster serviced, t*ang ina, dugo! <{POST_SNAPBACK}>when will we ever learn? Quote Link to comment
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