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tkc324 · 1 July 2010, 01:10 PM

Hi Guys... need some help here.
Two of my close friends are in Singapore right now.
They are looking to buy 2 watches... thinking Omega and Breitling...
Could some native singaporean give me some pointers as to which watch store may be the best?? How much discount could be expected? is 20%-25% realistic?
Any other guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Safetrends · 1 July 2010, 01:13 PM

Have them buy it from a AD for authentication or they may end up with a fake and then they are...........................

andrew79 · 1 July 2010, 01:16 PM

Snigapore is safe for buying watch... don't worry.

tkc324 · 1 July 2010, 01:26 PM

Lol... definitely... I know better then to tell them to buy watches from street vendors.
I am looking for any good suggestions to ADs that are flexible to pricing?
How much discount is considered reasonable in Singapore?

padi56 · 1 July 2010, 08:02 PM

Yes have bought a few no problem just haggle hard for a discount don't forget to claim the tax back at Changi airport.

mitchy · 1 July 2010, 09:08 PM

Ok my friend at work who was born in Singapore said to go to 'Peninsula shopping centre' now it must be the shopping centre and not the plaza! He has purchased about 15 watches over the past 20 or so years from them, (he goes home every year, sometimes twice:p) it's on Coleman street, if that helps, he just can't remember the name of the AD there but highly recommends them. On omegas they give a rough 10% without bargaining, or so he rekons. Anyways happy hunting :) let us know what they get and of course pictures :D

NutNut · 1 July 2010, 09:46 PM

Very timely post for me as I'll be in Singapore in a couple of weeks. If anyone has names, addresses, and contact persons of AD's there, please post. Many thanks!

Jackxv · 1 July 2010, 10:39 PM

There's a Singapore Rolexforum.

Nice people over there.

The moderator is also a dealer.

Jack

2careless · 1 July 2010, 10:40 PM

You can't go wrong with Sincere Watch Company or if you got more money to waste than goto The Hour Glass. I think these 2 ADs have at least 5 shops along Orchard Rd.
BTW, you can only claim approx 5.5% back at the airport. They have lots of processing fees

DOUBLE 0 SE7EN · 1 July 2010, 10:57 PM

Yes the hour glass is a very reliable dealer and you can find them at Orchard street and at the first floor of the lucky plaza.. I have been there several times..

jdH · 2 July 2010, 12:10 AM

Hi, bought the Milgauss GV last year from Dicksons at Suntec. Good price including the tax refund $5850

tkc324 · 2 July 2010, 12:21 AM

Thanks to all that have shared these info!!

So does any one know if 20%-25% off is possible?
Does anyone have a contact at any of these ADs that might be able to refer???

Atomant · 2 July 2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by x06verdm

Ok my friend at work who was born in Singapore said to go to 'Peninsula shopping centre' now it must be the shopping centre and not the plaza! He has purchased about 15 watches over the past 20 or so years from them, (he goes home every year, sometimes twice:p) it's on Coleman street, if that helps, he just can't remember the name of the AD there but highly recommends them. On omegas they give a rough 10% without bargaining, or so he rekons. Anyways happy hunting :) let us know what they get and of course pictures :D

That dealer he's talking about must be Lee Chay. They were the first Rolex dealer in Singapore and have been in business for the past 30 years.

Atomant · 2 July 2010, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Yes have bought a few no problem just haggle hard for a discount don't forget to claim the tax back at Changi airport.

tkc324 · 2 July 2010, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomant

That dealer he's talking about must be Lee Chay. They were the first Rolex dealer in Singapore and have been in business for the past 30 years.

Thanks! so I assume that Lee Chay would be flexible on pricing??

SSSS · 3 July 2010, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkc324

Thanks to all that have shared these info!!

So does any one know if 20%-25% off is possible?
Does anyone have a contact at any of these ADs that might be able to refer???

You can probably do 20-25% easy in the US, PLUS purchase out of state and save on sales tax.

So what is the benefit in buying in Singapore? Is it possible to save more than 30% to make it worth it?

Atomant · 3 July 2010, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkc324

Thanks! so I assume that Lee Chay would be flexible on pricing??

They can flexible on pricing but u have to know your price too. Stay away from Hour Glass and possibly Dicksons.

Atomant · 3 July 2010, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkc324

Thanks! so I assume that Lee Chay would be flexible on pricing??

FYI Lee Chay is not a Breitling AD. They are AD for Rolex, Omega and Tudor. Etc. Here is their number if it's any help. +65(633) 600-08

tkc324 · 3 July 2010, 02:22 AM

Sweet... thanks~

Has any one bought directly from Lee Chay before?
hope to name drop and get that discount a little easier??

sea-dweller · 3 July 2010, 09:29 AM

I have visited Singapore several times and visited the AD's on Orchard Road along with a pre-owned dealer called "Peng Kwee" in Lucky Plaza. Peng Kwee had a great selection of pre-owned, but I did not find prices to be "a bargain" by any means. Staff in the Singapore AD's were professional and helpful.

Noriki · 3 July 2010, 01:20 PM

Simple, just ask around all AD and buy from whoever give u the best price

1 July 2010, 01:10 PM	#1
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Any one bought watches from Singapore?? Hi Guys... need some help here. Two of my close friends are in Singapore right now. They are looking to buy 2 watches... thinking Omega and Breitling... Could some native singaporean give me some pointers as to which watch store may be the best?? How much discount could be expected? is 20%-25% realistic? Any other guidance would be greatly appreciated.

1 July 2010, 01:16 PM	#3
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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,345	Yes have bought a few no problem just haggle hard for a discount don't forget to claim the tax back at Changi airport. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

3 July 2010, 09:29 AM	#20
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I have visited Singapore several times and visited the AD's on Orchard Road along with a pre-owned dealer called "Peng Kwee" in Lucky Plaza. Peng Kwee had a great selection of pre-owned, but I did not find prices to be "a bargain" by any means. Staff in the Singapore AD's were professional and helpful. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

1 July 2010, 01:26 PM	#4
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Lol... definitely... I know better then to tell them to buy watches from street vendors. I am looking for any good suggestions to ADs that are flexible to pricing? How much discount is considered reasonable in Singapore?

1 July 2010, 09:08 PM	#6
mitchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mitch Location: . Watch: 116710LN Posts: 2,495	Ok my friend at work who was born in Singapore said to go to 'Peninsula shopping centre' now it must be the shopping centre and not the plaza! He has purchased about 15 watches over the past 20 or so years from them, (he goes home every year, sometimes twice:p) it's on Coleman street, if that helps, he just can't remember the name of the AD there but highly recommends them. On omegas they give a rough 10% without bargaining, or so he rekons. Anyways happy hunting :) let us know what they get and of course pictures :D

1 July 2010, 09:46 PM	#7
NutNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: LasIslasFilipinas Watch: TT GMT IIc Posts: 826	Very timely post for me as I'll be in Singapore in a couple of weeks. If anyone has names, addresses, and contact persons of AD's there, please post. Many thanks!

1 July 2010, 10:39 PM	#8
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	There's a Singapore Rolexforum. Nice people over there. The moderator is also a dealer. Jack

1 July 2010, 10:40 PM	#9
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	You can't go wrong with Sincere Watch Company or if you got more money to waste than goto The Hour Glass. I think these 2 ADs have at least 5 shops along Orchard Rd. BTW, you can only claim approx 5.5% back at the airport. They have lots of processing fees

1 July 2010, 10:57 PM	#10
DOUBLE 0 SE7EN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: KAAN Location: ISTANBUL Watch: Explorer-PAM233 Posts: 1,645	Yes the hour glass is a very reliable dealer and you can find them at Orchard street and at the first floor of the lucky plaza.. I have been there several times..

2 July 2010, 12:10 AM	#11
jdH "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Posts: 285	Hi, bought the Milgauss GV last year from Dicksons at Suntec. Good price including the tax refund $5850

2 July 2010, 12:21 AM	#12
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Thanks to all that have shared these info!! So does any one know if 20%-25% off is possible? Does anyone have a contact at any of these ADs that might be able to refer???

3 July 2010, 02:22 AM	#19
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Sweet... thanks~ Has any one bought directly from Lee Chay before? hope to name drop and get that discount a little easier??

3 July 2010, 01:20 PM	#21
Noriki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangkok Watch: Mix Posts: 253	Simple, just ask around all AD and buy from whoever give u the best price

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