Originally posted by 007
this one
S$1350 (before 4% GST) .
after GST = S$ 1404/=
need to top up S$4 more.
hmmmm ...... anyone of uz here collect lenz az a hobby ..... ?? ....
Originally posted by 007
this one
S$1350 (before 4% GST) .
after GST = S$ 1404/=
need to top up S$4 more.
Originally posted by SMM
If you already have more than 20 watches (and I'm not talking about swatches or Baby G type of watches), would you still spend about $1,400 to buy this watch from Fortis? When polling, please imagine that watch collection is one of your favourite hobby. And sorry, I can only give two choices.
The make : Fortis
Collection: Flieger Chronograph Automatic
Movement: Chronograph Automatic 7750
Model No.: 622.10.11M
Case diameter: 35mm
http://www.fortis-watch.com/en/collection/frameset.html
Originally posted by togu
You already said it,
"please imagine that watch collection is one of your favourite hobby".
What's another one to your 20 watches collection? :devil:
Buy Buy Buy!
It's valentines anyway.
Originally posted by fastwatch
well...my answer is its never enuff! but why did you choose this watch?
fortis watches are nice to look at...but up close...their quality is just soso.
look at the quality of the dial....its not even comparable to a seiko. the illum on the fortis is poor too....IMO....its comparable to a poljot.
for $1400...why not save up abit more and get a sinn or a B&R? they are definitely much nicer....
Originally posted by lazyfiddler
Anyway, after reading your post, I went to wind up my Zenith again. Yea... It's a 'shiok' feeling.... Especially can also look at the mini mechanical gear through the sapphire crystal at the back of the watch! :bsmilie:
Originally posted by FOOXX
juzt in caze u r having thoze 5 min fever abt buying that watch now .............. maybe u can wait for a period of time ........ n then see whether u still wanna buy it at that time or not loh ..... ( provided that watch iz not a limited edition ) .....
*fox wonder wat lenz can $1400 buy*
Originally posted by SMM
Fooxx, Thanks for your advice. I think that's what I am planning to do. I am going to play "the fate game" with this watch. Meaning, wait for 2-3 more mths, see whether the watch is still there and reassess whether I still like the watch then. :cry:
Originally posted by SMM
I think the picure on the website didn't justify the look of the watch. I've seen the real one up, close and personal; and the hr and sec. hands, dials are all very clear and illuminated.............
Originally posted by fastwatch
they have quite a good bracelet, but then, i can point out a few other brands which have better bracelets than them, yet cost much lesser.
the pros i can think of the model you want are:
1. its available in your size
2. it has anti-glare...and therefore makes it more legible
3. it has the proven 7750
4. good bracelet
5. not everyone wears a fortis (but then..only watch siao ppl take
note of them)
the cons are:
1. anti-glare coatings are prone to scratches, and once scratched,
they show up easily.
2. it uses tritium, which i think will weaken over time.
3. titanium----> they are tough and light, but they are more prone
to scratches
4. it's $1400
5. dial is complicated, and at 35mm, its worse. anti-glare just
makes it more legible, but not more readable. however, this is
peanuts compared to the breitling monbrilliant and B2 dials.
while i can't really think of an alternative auto chrono at 35mm(mabee hamilton chrono?http://www.hamiltonwatch.com/products/fenster_sport2.php3?watch=H71416533 )....mabee except for vintages..there are definitely watches of better quality at $1400....and at these times...its better to think thrice...since you already have a large collection.
the above are solely my opinions, and are not meant to put down the watch of your choice...but they are points that i have considered before i deicided to get another watch instead.
BUT then, a gal wearing and appreciating an auto chrono regardless of make gets a :thumbsup: from me
just ignore me and BUY that watch!:bsmilie:
Originally posted by lazyfiddler
I used to collect Rolex and was venturing into chronographs when I got me a Zenith. Decided to stop the hobby cos watch collecting can be real expensive and most of the time, the watches just idle in the cabinet. As most of my watches are mechanical automatic, they stopped ticking when the mechanical energy runs out in the spring. Very sian to adjust the date again. So no more watches for me.
Originally posted by Sin
"I used to collect girlfriends and was venturing into girls from exotic location when I got me a Wife. Decided to stop the hobby cos girlfriends collecting can be real expensive and most of the time, the girlfriends just idling the time away. As most of my girlfriends are mechanical automatic in their responses to me, they stopped ticking when the gift and attention showering energy runs out in me. Very sian to go on dates again. So no more girlfriends for me."
Just a silly joke.
Originally posted by SMM
Thank you for your detailed analysis and :thumbsup:, those were exactly the points that I had thought about. It seems making the decision to buy the Fortis watch is getting harder as my first choice is to get a Kelek caliber 10000, stainless steel collection (they are one of the pioneers with world smallest automatic chronograph watches) or 2nd choice Kelek caliber 7752, also stainless steel collection. I've attached a link to their website and would really love to hear what you've got to say about it. (I know getting servicing from Kelek might be non-existence here in Singapore, however, I know of someone that carries this watch here).
http://www.kelekwatches.com/collections_body.html
Originally posted by SMM
This is a fantastic looking watch :thumbsup: ! (but it has 2 time zones ) If my hard disk (my memory) didnt fail me, Sinn is a pretty new market entrant in the watch industry compared to Fortis. Who carries Sinn, was it Hour Glass (thought I saw it somewhere before)?
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Originally posted by Dagger
any resale value?
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Originally posted by Dagger
are the buyers hard to come by?