I tumpang post a bit.

Am also looking for 30k to 35k watch. Quite set on a Rolex. Looking at submariner or explorerII, but not sure which. Prefer sportier looking model instead of datejust.

Happy to be put on waiting list actually. Dont want pay premium.

if u dont mind waiting, u can request for gmt, submariner, explorer 2 or milgauss, this 4 sports model is ard ur budget and looks sportier than date just

is AK under sport model? or no

No large bezel = not sporty for me lol. Don't know if I'm right.

Do you think got chance to buy at RRP if willing to wait on the list? Or AD also will ask to pay extra?

What model u looking for?

Mainly submariner. That one seems the obvious choice for me.

I'm split between Explorer II and GMT master for second choice. But leaning towards explorer II for the simpler design and lower price.

I like Daytona design the most but that one out of the question la...

sure got chance, when dunno, everybody also willing to wait on the list
if AD ask u pay extra, then what difference if u go buy at grey?

assuming u r base in msia, there is only tat few AD I suppose
just walk in n ask are they willing to put u at the wait list for a sub/exp/gmt that's all

Brilliant choice!
I’d find you an interesting person if i see you wearing a JLC from across the room rather than those individuals wearing those boring Rolex.
In other words, you’re a gentleman with class.

y so sour.....

Not sour but sien. Lolex this lolex that. After a while also sien already. Lolex nothing special nowadays la. I don’t even look at my submariner the same already. It’s like your ex-gf that u don’t care anymore 😝

it is only special when u cant get it

It’s not special if it’s easily available all over the grey market.
It’s like finding “love” in geylang

keyword now is, grey or AD hahahahah

Aside Rolex, which brand can hold good value? Not a flipper as this is my first watch as well. But I would like something that holds its value well.

Or does all brands like Bell n Ross/ tag heuer / jlc / omega all hold value well?

Nope , not even close…

Bell ros tag or jlc can only retain 20%

Omega slightly better at retain 40% -50% only…

Omega if you get 20% discount and hold for 10 years, you might be able to break even

But in saying that, if you have the wrists for it, can’t go wrong with an omega as well I reckon.

the challenge would be to find an Omega rare enough to retain it's value over time

I think a fren of mine bought his moon watch less than 10k for many many years ago, I think now changing hands at 15k

inflation aside, wrist time as well, I think its value well retain I guess

as nasigoreng always says don't buy it for the value retain or what, its really pointless

Only Omega snoopy series can appreciate value.

New snoopy is selling at rm13x k now at grey .

the mitsuikoshi or dunno wat, also appreciate mah