Singapore Rolex and Others

[dannyboy123]

I'm off to Singapore in a few weeks for 8 nights. Last time I was there I wore my Sub, 15 years back, this time my new yachtmaster I think!

On to my question, what watch shops are worth look, especially for other brands like GO etc. Quite fancy their senator chronograph and also pano-whats-his-face.

What's cool on the to do and see list and what to avoid?

[Waldorf369]

For Rolex, unfortunately you won't find a single piece for sale in all the stores. Everything is exhibition only.

Reputable grey dealers are Chuan Watch and Watch Capital, or have a browse in Far East Plaza 2nd floor, lots of grey dealers there too.

[Spurman]

In a country where a new bmw 5 series. A 530i which cost usd230k and depreciate like a ym37 or 40 rose gold oysterflex a yr.

Rolex r super investment here. Lol

[Jay2101]

Originally Posted by Spurman

In a country where a new bmw 5 series. A 530i which cost usd230k and depreciate like a ym37 or 40 rose gold oysterflex a yr.

Rolex r super investment here. Lol

Went to SG in early June. It was eye-opening to realize most just driving a car, any car is wealthy. It's like 100k USD for basic COE plus cost of a basic average car.

What's the car rental/leasing market like?

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[kopi-c]

Originally Posted by Spurman

In a country where a new bmw 5 series. A 530i which cost usd230k and depreciate like a ym37 or 40 rose gold oysterflex a yr.

Rolex r super investment here. Lol

LOL, rolex are not an investment... lets just say speculators are a lot here, also grey market dealers and scalpers as well.

OP should enjoy the sights in SG, culture, food and have fun at it.

[ROLEX*]

What is GO?

[Jay2101]

Originally Posted by ROLEX*

What is GO?

Glasshutte Original

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[dannyboy123]

Originally Posted by ROLEX*

What is GO?

Glashutte Original!

[Spurman]

Once again. Very much welcome to singapore.

Enjoy the great food we have to offer here.

[dannyboy123]

Originally Posted by Spurman

Once again. Very much welcome to singapore.

Enjoy the great food we have to offer here.

I can't wait. I've been 3 times stopping over from NZ to UK, be great to have just over a week. I loved the food last time. I recall it being a great city.

[mattidk]

Glashuette Original - pretty cool brand :)

[faimag]

I think SG is great for watch tourism! Go up and down and around Orchard ION and Orchard Rd for ADs, then to Far East Plaza and the Bencoolen for greys. If anything, you will see a lot of watches! Enjoy!

[Willyjo]

Originally Posted by faimag

I think SG is great for watch tourism! Go up and down and around Orchard ION and Orchard Rd for ADs, then to Far East Plaza and the Bencoolen for greys. If anything, you will see a lot of watches! Enjoy!

Far East - go to GoodTime Luxury and Watchbox.

Avoid Singapura Watches - the owner is a clown.


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[watchfreak207]

Go to Far East Plaza for grey dealers. The last few years that place has sprout out a dozen grey dealers. A few of the dealers are feeling the heat and has lowered their pricing, not a whole lot but little by little. U will find many BNIB watches there for sale.

[monsieur_z]

As a tourist you can claim the sales tax (7%) on your purchase.

For 2nd hand and vintage you must go to Far East Plaza. You can also try Golden Landmark Shopping Center (rundown mall with many old-school watch repairs and vintage shops)

For new watches, it's exhibition only everywhere for Rolex, and many Tudor. But you can find other brands (Zenith, Breitling, Panerai...) In Orchard Road. They are all packed there in one place, very convenient.

For micro-brands, go to Watch Wonderland in Suntec City. They sell Baltic, and many other brands I never heard about before visiting the place last week.

For accessories like custom made leather straps, watch boxes, Bergeon tools... go to Mister Chrono in Hilton Hotel shopping gallery.

And don't forget to try the awesome food we have here!



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[dannyboy123]

Originally Posted by monsieur_z

As a tourist you can claim the sales tax (7%) on your purchase.

For 2nd hand and vintage you must go to Far East Plaza. You can also try Golden Landmark Shopping Center (rundown mall with many old-school watch repairs and vintage shops)

For new watches, it's exhibition only everywhere for Rolex, and many Tudor. But you can find other brands (Zenith, Breitling, Panerai...) In Orchard Road. They are all packed there in one place, very convenient.

For micro-brands, go to Watch Wonderland in Suntec City. They sell Baltic, and many other brands I never heard about before visiting the place last week.

For accessories like custom made leather straps, watch boxes, Bergeon tools... go to Mister Chrono in Hilton Hotel shopping gallery.

And don't forget to try the awesome food we have here!



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So what's a few absolute musts on the food front.

[monsieur_z]

Originally Posted by dannyboy123

So what's a few absolute musts on the food front.

Off-topic, but from my favorite list, and in no particular order:

Singapore laksa (don't mistake with Penang laksa)
Hokkien Mee (sometimes called prawn mee, mee means noodles)
Biryani rice with all sorts of curry
Chili stingray
Black pepper crab
Charsiew mee / duck Mee
ETC...





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[nGage7962]

Originally Posted by dannyboy123

So what's a few absolute musts on the food front.

Chilli mud crab

Great place for food.

As far as Rolex dealers is concerned, like everywhere in the world, nothing to see except display models.

I tried on a nice Sky Dweller (display model) in Waikiki a few weeks ago. It was a nice fit, but who cares when you can't even order it, much less buy it.

Enjoy Singapore and obey they rules while you are doing it!

[kopi-c]

Originally Posted by dannyboy123

So what's a few absolute musts on the food front.

chicken rice, its good and cheap.
satay, choice of beef, mutton, or chicken.
dim sum.
hotpot or steam boat.

Haji lane / Arab street.
Chinatown.
Little India.

[Spurman]

Originally Posted by kopi-c

chicken rice, its good and cheap.
satay, choice of beef, mutton, or chicken.
dim sum.
hotpot or steam boat.

Haji lane / Arab street.
Chinatown.
Little India.

Skip chicken rice for now. Fresh chicken ban from malaydia to singapore n thus taste not too good

[dannyboy123]

....and hey, at least I didn't ask if it was OK to wear my Rolex in Singapore........

[resort]

Originally Posted by dannyboy123

....and hey, at least I didn't ask if it was OK to wear my Rolex in Singapore........

perfectly fine except if you visit Geylang (famous for it's nightlife, local food and durian, aka King of Fruits). probably safer to stuff the watch in your pocket and enjoy Geylang.

[teck21]

Originally Posted by resort

perfectly fine except if you visit Geylang (famous for it's nightlife, local food and durian, aka King of Fruits). probably safer to stuff the watch in your pocket and enjoy Geylang.

There’s absolutely no danger wearing a Rolex there either.


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[dmash]

Originally Posted by teck21

There’s absolutely no danger wearing a Rolex there either.


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You can make this most all major Asian cities. Asia is 100% safest continent I’ve been with expensive items.

[Jay2101]

Originally Posted by dmash

You can make this most all major Asian cities. Asia 100% safest country I’ve been with expensive items.

Asia is not a country. I dunno how I feel about wearing Rolex in some Asian countries.

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[faimag]

Originally Posted by resort

perfectly fine except if you visit Geylang (famous for it's nightlife, local food and durian, aka King of Fruits). probably safer to stuff the watch in your pocket and enjoy Geylang.

You can wear one Rolex on each wrist in Singapore, including Geylang. C'mon.

[Jay2101]

OP you gotta get some Bengawan Solo cookies. Bought a tin of their cashew sugee cookies. Sooo good. I kind of wished I knew what they tasted like, because I would have bought several more to take back.

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[Spurman]

When talking bout food. Lol.

Do visit a local hawker center.
Newton circus food center is more touristy but the real food experience lies in the cheaper food hawker centers. Prob nearby town would be jalan besar food center. Whampoa food center. And yes. Geylang is famous for good food too.

The best would be at chong pang or bedok 88 hawker center. The night scene plus the unhealthy bbq chicken wings. Satays. Drool

[enjoythemusic]

Lived in SG for only a few months... visit them all is my best advice :)

Just pretty please don't expect availability for rare / hard-to-get items at AD, as SG has a high concentration of wealth and an interesting society / social hierarchy 'structure'.

[dannyboy123]

I can already feel the weight gain, lucky the YM has a half link