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deriku
post Oct 23 2013, 11:42 AM

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Have you tried purchasing a bezel from RSC? I have no experience with Rolex but from what I've read on other forums, they are pretty strict with 'Frankenstein'-ning watches. Also unless there is a faulty part in which case they will swap it out and keep the old part, I don't think they are going to just sell parts alone. At least that applies to RSC in the US.

I'd try to find the link to the forum but I'm typing on an ipon so maybe later.
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post Oct 23 2013, 03:50 PM

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^+1! Targeting a Rollie but torn between the Sub (date and no-date) and GMT2. And then there's the issue of funds mellow.gif
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post Oct 23 2013, 05:12 PM

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The GMT2 Coke was my favourite for a long time, the bezel distinguishes itself from the sea of Subs. Too bad it was discontinued. The Sub appeals to me for obvious reasons, being an iconic watch etc etc.

As for Explorer2, I like the polar version but the sunburst bezel is a bit of a minus point to me.

Always had in my mind to buy pre-owned, but might be able to take the BNIB route through a friend's friend. He got a new Sub 116610 for around RM21k which I think is a steal.
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post Oct 27 2013, 08:40 AM

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So watches won't escape from gst next year? Does that mean higher prices since currently they are not taxed?
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post Oct 30 2013, 10:09 AM

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Wow, Striking 10th. Congrats!
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post Nov 3 2013, 08:54 AM

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^That box posted in the bay link is quite pricey. Likely made in china which probably sells for half the price. Anyway I have a similar one at home for the missus' watch storage.
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post Nov 3 2013, 10:37 PM

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Really? If it's solid wood I guess the price is alright.
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post Nov 30 2013, 10:21 AM

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Bought from CW and other overseas sellers. So far no issue with any of the watches received.
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post Dec 12 2013, 02:11 PM

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Seagull is probably one of the best if not the best brand coming from China but sadly QC is probably not as stringent as its Swiss/Japanese counterparts. Nonetheless I find it offers great bang for buck and my M199S never fails to find wrist time weekly.
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post Dec 29 2013, 12:29 AM

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QUOTE(InF.anime @ Dec 28 2013, 11:21 PM)
I thought same price range? No?  sweat.gif
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You wanna trade your GP for my FC? I'll even throw in a used strap biggrin.gif

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