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tdzheng
post May 14 2020, 08:52 PM

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QUOTE(Kelvw @ May 14 2020, 04:08 AM)
Uwerk is bit over complicated for me haha. I'm preferring dressier watches these days, nothing too loud. I love Lange, in fact I was going to get the Lange Saxonia and Up Down but I went with VCs in the end twice! LOL. Perhaps maybe for the third watch? My heart still yearns for the VC American 1921 but I'll wait up for its 100th Anniversary next year. I bet VC will have something special and most likely way out of my budget 'again'. I tend not to think about value when getting a VC watch or when watch shopping for Lange, it will definitely not hold but I'm not selling them so it doesn't matter really. I still have my Rolex so that's still ok.

I've been advised by VC to service complicated watch approx every 3 -4 years, and simpler movements every 5 years. I'm not too worried about servicing times but I know it's pretty quick as my boutique has a VC watchmaker on site. She's really good and knows what she's doing. If you're ever in London, do drop by their boutique and the team is fantastic to their clients. Over this lockdown, they sent me a surprise gift to say 'hi and keeping safe. Mighty nice to them to do so.

The GP 1945 is nice! Shame that GP is underappreciated as they have some nice pieces. Unfortunately, my wrist is pretty small so my choices are quite limited hence I preferred dressier watches. I can't even pull off the Overseas 3, it does well a little bit too big for me.
Do share your MB collection, would love to see a nice collection of pens. I use a wacom pen more these days lol.
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Lol, u live in Britain? Didn’t know that, for Mont Blanc I’ll post one of my collections, this in particular is Hadrian edition.

Don’t like posting too much stuff here though for obvious reasons
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Edit: lel not so good on photography, GP existed longer that most watch brands today.

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post May 14 2020, 09:20 PM

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QUOTE(Kelvw @ May 14 2020, 04:08 AM)
Uwerk is bit over complicated for me haha. I'm preferring dressier watches these days, nothing too loud. I love Lange, in fact I was going to get the Lange Saxonia and Up Down but I went with VCs in the end twice! LOL. Perhaps maybe for the third watch? My heart still yearns for the VC American 1921 but I'll wait up for its 100th Anniversary next year. I bet VC will have something special and most likely way out of my budget 'again'. I tend not to think about value when getting a VC watch or when watch shopping for Lange, it will definitely not hold but I'm not selling them so it doesn't matter really. I still have my Rolex so that's still ok.

I've been advised by VC to service complicated watch approx every 3 -4 years, and simpler movements every 5 years. I'm not too worried about servicing times but I know it's pretty quick as my boutique has a VC watchmaker on site. She's really good and knows what she's doing. If you're ever in London, do drop by their boutique and the team is fantastic to their clients. Over this lockdown, they sent me a surprise gift to say 'hi and keeping safe. Mighty nice to them to do so.

The GP 1945 is nice! Shame that GP is underappreciated as they have some nice pieces. Unfortunately, my wrist is pretty small so my choices are quite limited hence I preferred dressier watches. I can't even pull off the Overseas 3, it does well a little bit too big for me.
Do share your MB collection, would love to see a nice collection of pens. I use a wacom pen more these days lol.
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I'd jump on the Lange over VC, though I'm not a fan of their newer sports pieces.

You can also look into FP Journe.
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post May 15 2020, 05:18 PM

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QUOTE(tdzheng @ May 14 2020, 08:52 PM)
Lol, u live in Britain? Didn’t know that, for Mont Blanc I’ll post one of my collections, this in particular is Hadrian edition.

Don’t like posting too much stuff here though for obvious reasons
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Edit: lel not so good on photography, GP existed longer that most watch brands today.
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For sure, I do know some collectors would like to keep their profile discreet. I do try to not reveal too much of where I am and just keeping it general. But I do like to share my thoughts and experiences along the way.

Love the Hardian edition! I do like the Rudyard Kipling writers edition and so it the new Walt Disney LE. I particularly like the lenticular effect on the barrel, however I have to remind myself not to get into it too much otherwise it would be another really expensive hobby. I only have a few but not LEs, just so happen to like the LePetit Prince edition.

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You may like this one, quite a rare #149 notebook. Only less than 10 copies were ever produced for the UK afaik. On the inside it's a mix of blank pages and images from Antoine's drawings and notes.

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QUOTE(fuzzy @ May 14 2020, 09:20 PM)
I'd jump on the Lange over VC, though I'm not a fan of their newer sports pieces.

You can also look into FP Journe.
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Ha fair enough. I did try the Odysseus and it's not too bad on the wrist but I still don't like the bracelet. I do find Lange's design a bit more utilitarian, perhaps that's why I'm more swayed towards VC. Journe's are lovely I agree! I wish they have a boutique here.

In fact i was going to get this Saxonia boutique edition but it was sold when i was going to purchase it.

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love the Journe wub.gif

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This would be my grail, platinum Traditionnelle

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post May 15 2020, 05:28 PM

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QUOTE(Kelvw @ May 15 2020, 05:18 PM)

Ha fair enough. I did try the Odysseus and it's not too bad on the wrist but I still don't like the bracelet. I do find Lange's design a bit more utilitarian, perhaps that's why I'm more swayed towards VC. Journe's are lovely I agree! I wish they have a boutique here.

In fact i was going to get this Saxonia boutique edition but it was sold when i was going to purchase it.

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Well, thats how you know they are German tongue.gif

Eh, I think you're based in UK right? IIRC there are some retailers carrying Journe's ma...
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post May 15 2020, 07:38 PM

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QUOTE(fuzzy @ May 15 2020, 05:28 PM)
Well, thats how you know they are German  tongue.gif

Eh, I think you're based in UK right? IIRC there are some retailers carrying Journe's ma...
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Thanks! I just checked, so far only 2 retailers. I may have to drop by after this lockdown whenever long that may be.
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post May 16 2020, 04:22 PM

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QUOTE(Kelvw @ May 15 2020, 05:18 PM)
For sure, I do know some collectors would like to keep their profile discreet. I do try to not reveal too much of where I am and just keeping it general. But I do like to share my thoughts and experiences along the way.

Love the Hardian edition! I do like the Rudyard Kipling writers edition and so it the new Walt Disney LE. I particularly like the lenticular effect on the barrel, however I have to remind myself not to get into it too much otherwise it would be another really expensive hobby. I only have a few but not LEs, just so happen to like the LePetit Prince edition.

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You may like this one, quite a rare #149 notebook. Only less than 10 copies were ever produced for the UK afaik. On the inside it's a mix of blank pages and images from Antoine's drawings and notes.

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Ha fair enough. I did try the Odysseus and it's not too bad on the wrist but I still don't like the bracelet. I do find Lange's design a bit more utilitarian, perhaps that's why I'm more swayed towards VC. Journe's are lovely I agree! I wish they have a boutique here.

In fact i was going to get this Saxonia boutique edition but it was sold when i was going to purchase it.

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love the Journe  wub.gif

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This would be my grail, platinum Traditionnelle

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Sweet! If I recall correctly there’s no fp journe in Malaysia?
I think I’ve seen that notebook before, didn’t cross my mind to get it as i preferred notebooks more, kinda regret it though.

I got the rudyard Kipling collection too but gifted it to a friend of mine for his birthday hmm.gif

Do agree it’s an expensive hobby, but Mont Blanc pens lasts forever if you take care of it hmm.gif

There’s one pen which is wood crafted, forgot the name.. a good keep though not limited

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post May 19 2020, 05:32 AM

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QUOTE(tdzheng @ May 16 2020, 04:22 PM)
Sweet! If I recall correctly there’s no fp journe in Malaysia?
I think I’ve seen that notebook before, didn’t cross my mind to get it as i preferred notebooks more, kinda regret it though.

I got the rudyard Kipling collection too but gifted it to a friend of mine for his birthday hmm.gif

Do agree it’s an expensive hobby, but Mont Blanc pens lasts forever if you take care of it hmm.gif

There’s one pen which is wood crafted, forgot the name.. a good keep though not limited
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Sorry was meant to say Journe ADs in UK. There's not many about.

Tbh I haven't used that notebook yet, it's too nice and I doubt I would come across it again doh.gif It is actually a notebook with a few snippets of the little prince in between various blank pages. Very unusual. Of course there's the normal LePetit Prince A5 #146 which are just blank pages throughout. The cover is also a bit different without the embossing and gold foil.

I've been gifted a VC notebook too, the same size as the A4 #149 which by the looks of it was produced by Montblanc.


The wood crafted pen, is it the James Purdey & Sons MontBlanc? I love that one but I'm not a big fan of the association with guns.



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post May 21 2020, 01:20 AM

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QUOTE(Kelvw @ May 19 2020, 05:32 AM)
Sorry was meant to say Journe ADs in UK. There's not many about.

Tbh I haven't used that notebook yet, it's too nice and I doubt I would come across it again doh.gif It is actually a notebook with a few snippets of the little prince in between various blank pages. Very unusual. Of course there's the normal LePetit Prince A5 #146 which are just blank pages throughout. The cover is also a bit different without the embossing and gold foil.

I've been gifted a VC notebook too, the same size as the A4 #149  which by the looks of it was produced by Montblanc.
The wood crafted pen, is it the James Purdey & Sons MontBlanc? I love that one but I'm not a big fan of the association with guns.
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Figured, fp journe is too rare n expensive.

Uwerk is as rare as it is in Malaysia lol.

As for montblanc,
I love blank pages without lines too, good for taking notes that is more towards formulas/drawings, I would recommend using normal Mont Blanc notebooks for writing, cuz the limited versions would somewhat of a waste lol

Oh yeah James Purdey & sons! Though you may not like guns, the woodwork is splendid, you won’t regret it.
I also have many so called limited edition inks brows.gif

Hmm, JL watches is worth the look too , though I’d prefer breguet. The naked mechanism is quite mesmerizing

For VC one day maybe I’m gonna try out patrimony retrograde day-date hmm.gif

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post May 24 2020, 08:53 PM

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VC watches always look beautiful in picture and in 'person'. The finishing is top class.

Lange is great and value for money. But brand power still lack that of VC for now.



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post Jun 13 2020, 09:05 PM

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Very nice watch and photography!
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post Jun 13 2020, 10:13 PM

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QUOTE(toffeeman @ May 24 2020, 08:53 PM)
VC watches always look beautiful in picture and in 'person'. The finishing is top class.

Lange is great and value for money. But brand power still lack that of VC for now.
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I disagree.

Your common folk won't know what is VC.

Those that know VC would likely know Lange as well. Lange's recent auction pieces is a good indication that they are on the rise.
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Bump this thread a bit since its on VC fifty six.

My heart is urging me to get a VC fifty six, but my brain is deciding blue or silver. NB one. lol.

Btw, any disc to ask for this. Its much more easily obtainable than the overseas. Hee
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post Dec 8 2021, 11:31 AM

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excellent piece and great pics
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post Mar 18 2022, 03:29 PM

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Bump sikit, is SwissWatchGallery the only AD that carry VC ? Planning to get a Oversea Dual Time, is it hard to get like Rolex ?
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QUOTE(GSCboy @ Mar 18 2022, 03:29 PM)
Bump sikit, is SwissWatchGallery the only AD that carry VC ? Planning to get a Oversea Dual Time, is it hard to get like Rolex ?
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Nope, Cortina carries them as well. I can hook you up with my dealer if you want.

At the moment, I think the SS models are pretty much sold out, might be a waiting period.

But it's not as bad as Rolex la.
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post Mar 27 2022, 07:56 PM

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omg the movement is really art
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Excellent watch but too pricey for me. What are some of your picks around 5k RM?
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QUOTE(ChnKngYp @ Aug 6 2022, 07:17 PM)
Excellent watch but too pricey for me. What are some of your picks around 5k RM?
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Thanks glad you liked it.
Not sure what are your preferences and there are many to choose from around 5k. Perhaps have a look at Longines, Tissot PRX series?

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QUOTE(Kelvw @ Aug 21 2022, 06:09 PM)
Thanks glad you liked it.
Not sure what are you preferences and there are many to choose from around 5k. Perhaps have a look at Longines, Tissot PRX series?
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Looking around, there seem to be more budget alternatives lately even as the economy is sliding into recession. I had anticipated brands to raise prices but Citizen is now offering Promasters for < 3k. Orient’s Stela launched in USA. I have a Tissot PRS516 but rarely wear it and I’m wondering why I buy some watches….?
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Almost bought VC Patrimony but went with PP Calavtrava 5227J instead

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