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sub07 · 2 July 2017, 08:51 PM

I considering adding to my collection.

I recently bought a kermit, and more recently a 76100 Tudor, sadly not a lolly pop hand version.

My dilemma is I'm going to Hong kong next week and have a 2.5-3k pound budget. My heart was set on a tudor bronze or an BB eta.

But now a friend in Hong kong has offered to use their yearly staff discount for me (35% off) any new watch. Although they don't sell Rolex/Tudor.

I know we all have different tastes but is there anything I should consider given the offer of a generous discount?

1William · 2 July 2017, 09:37 PM

It depends on what brands they carry but if an Omega dealer I would look for a classic Speedmaster. If not, go find your Black Bay Bronze and thank your friend for his kind offer.

sub07 · 2 July 2017, 09:55 PM

Thanks for the reply William

I'll have a look at them..

I just have a feeling I'll buy a bronze and then see something else and wish I'd used the discount...

meganfox17 · 2 July 2017, 10:40 PM

Just some selected appetizer timepieces, all within budget after 35% discount off the retail price.My love affair with Omega watches dates back to the 90s and know every model well so I guess I'm biased but if you're interested then go for either a Speedmaster or a Seamaster.However I've a funny feeling your friend in Hong Kong will suggest a pre owned entry level Panerai Luminor Marina or Radiomir

AK797 · 3 July 2017, 12:19 AM

BB for me, check out the new steel bezel model and steel and gold, lots to choose from now.

sub07 · 3 July 2017, 08:39 PM

Thank you both for the feedback.

I really like the look of the Speedmasters but I think Omega is diluting the brand by offering so many versions of the same watch. It is a great proportioned watch though.

Obviously the same could be said for the black bay..

I'll let fate run its course and see what happens next week.

Thanks again!

The Libertine · 4 July 2017, 01:32 AM

If undecided, why buy a watch just to "buy a watch"

Better to save your money until something comes a long that you truly do want. You'll think back to all the times you remained patient, which will make the new purchase that much more enjoyable.

Ruud Van Driver · 4 July 2017, 01:41 AM

To buy something just because of the size of the discount could be a costly mistake. Buy what you want and if it's a Tudor, then go for it.

sub07 · 5 July 2017, 10:25 PM

Some fair comments there, I'll have a look and see if anything jumps out.

2 July 2017, 08:51 PM	#1
sub07 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: shanghai Posts: 9	What next? I considering adding to my collection. I recently bought a kermit, and more recently a 76100 Tudor, sadly not a lolly pop hand version. My dilemma is I'm going to Hong kong next week and have a 2.5-3k pound budget. My heart was set on a tudor bronze or an BB eta. But now a friend in Hong kong has offered to use their yearly staff discount for me (35% off) any new watch. Although they don't sell Rolex/Tudor. I know we all have different tastes but is there anything I should consider given the offer of a generous discount?

4 July 2017, 01:41 AM	#8
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	To buy something just because of the size of the discount could be a costly mistake. Buy what you want and if it's a Tudor, then go for it. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 July 2017, 09:37 PM	#2
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	It depends on what brands they carry but if an Omega dealer I would look for a classic Speedmaster. If not, go find your Black Bay Bronze and thank your friend for his kind offer.

2 July 2017, 09:55 PM	#3
sub07 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: shanghai Posts: 9	Thanks for the reply William I'll have a look at them.. I just have a feeling I'll buy a bronze and then see something else and wish I'd used the discount...

2 July 2017, 10:40 PM	#4
meganfox17 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma Posts: 2,011	Just some selected appetizer timepieces, all within budget after 35% discount off the retail price.My love affair with Omega watches dates back to the 90s and know every model well so I guess I'm biased but if you're interested then go for either a Speedmaster or a Seamaster.However I've a funny feeling your friend in Hong Kong will suggest a pre owned entry level Panerai Luminor Marina or Radiomir

3 July 2017, 12:19 AM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,219	BB for me, check out the new steel bezel model and steel and gold, lots to choose from now.

3 July 2017, 08:39 PM	#6
sub07 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: shanghai Posts: 9	Thank you both for the feedback. I really like the look of the Speedmasters but I think Omega is diluting the brand by offering so many versions of the same watch. It is a great proportioned watch though. Obviously the same could be said for the black bay.. I'll let fate run its course and see what happens next week. Thanks again!

4 July 2017, 01:32 AM	#7
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	If undecided, why buy a watch just to "buy a watch" Better to save your money until something comes a long that you truly do want. You'll think back to all the times you remained patient, which will make the new purchase that much more enjoyable.

5 July 2017, 10:25 PM	#9
sub07 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: shanghai Posts: 9	Some fair comments there, I'll have a look and see if anything jumps out.

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