Singapore

[second time]

I've used the search function on this query to no avail. Has anyone dealt with Luxury Time in Singapore? Their website doesn't work too well, which is not giving me great confidence.
I have no desire to slander what is probably a perfectly legitimate business, but if there is anything I should know please pm me. I'm considering an online purchase for a particular watch which is not currently for sale in our FS section.

Many thanks.

[kryten2001]

Originally Posted by second time

I've used the search function on this query to no avail. Has anyone dealt with Luxury Time in Singapore? Their website doesn't work too well, which is not giving me great confidence.
I have no desire to slander what is probably a perfectly legitimate business, but if there is anything I should know please pm me. I'm considering an online purchase for a particular watch which is not currently for sale in our FS section.

Many thanks.

I have a lot of experience in dealing with watch stores in Asia (and Singapore in particular), and whilst I have _no_ experience with Luxury Time, I would say be very careful when buying second hand watches from Asia.

Singapore is probably the safest of all Asian countries to buy second hand goods, but Asia is known for "frankenwatches" (ie they are not fake, but many have been butchered or replaced with non genuine parts), you'll have missing links or aftermarket bezels etc. Be very careful with that.

Like I said though I have never dealt with Luxury Time. Strange though as I've visited most watch stores in Singapore over the last few years.

I can however, highly recommend Peng Kwee. They have a lot of stock and are generally very good, although they do their own watch servicing (although I do suspect they all do). Just remember to haggle like crazy because their asking price is at least 30% higher than what they will actually accept.

[second time]

Originally Posted by kryten2001

I have a lot of experience in dealing with watch stores in Asia (and Singapore in particular), and whilst I have _no_ experience with Luxury Time, I would say be very careful when buying second hand watches from Asia.

Singapore is probably the safest of all Asian countries to buy second hand goods, but Asia is known for "frankenwatches" (ie they are not fake, but many have been butchered or replaced with non genuine parts), you'll have missing links or aftermarket bezels etc. Be very careful with that.

Like I said though I have never dealt with Luxury Time. Strange though as I've visited most watch stores in Singapore over the last few years.

I can however, highly recommend Peng Kwee. They have a lot of stock and are generally very good, although they do their own watch servicing (although I do suspect they all do). Just remember to haggle like crazy because their asking price is at least 30% higher than what they will actually accept.

Thanks for your advice, I'll tread carefully.

[kryten2001]

Originally Posted by second time

Thanks for your advice, I'll tread carefully.

Even better, get on a plane and visit. It's a watch lovers delight over there, and there's some great food and enjoyment to be had as well. Wonderful city.

Hong Kong is definitely cheaper (for watches), but it's a smorgasbord of dodgy butchered up watches (in my experience). Be very careful there. Rolex is massive in Singapore, so you will have no end of options where to put your bucks.

[Singslinger]

Hi John

I've not dealt with Luxury Time myself but I've not heard anything negative about them.

The grey/used dealers that I have dealt with successfully would be Watch Arena, Passions and Visio Time. Of the three, my pick would be Watch Arena.

Someone recommended Peng Kwee - yes they have a very large inventory but their prices tend to be a tad high.

Hope this helps. I'm sure other TRF members from S'pore will chip in with more feedback.

[Muzz]

I have not dealt with Luxury time but have dealt a lot with Chaun Watch and have been very happy.

[second time]

Originally Posted by Singslinger

Hi John

I've not dealt with Luxury Time myself but I've not heard anything negative about them.

The grey/used dealers that I have dealt with successfully would be Watch Arena, Passions and Visio Time. Of the three, my pick would be Watch Arena.

Someone recommended Peng Kwee - yes they have a very large inventory but their prices tend to be a tad high.

Hope this helps. I'm sure other TRF members from S'pore will chip in with more feedback.

Thanks very much for your input, I'll keep those guys in mind.

[second time]

Originally Posted by Muzz

I have not dealt with Luxury time but have dealt a lot with Chaun Watch and have been very happy.

Thanks Steve. This forum is a gold mine of good info!

[nickb732]

I can recommend Peng kwee as well.

[nakedtoes]

Chuan watch, lu Ann, jw, top hour are the 4 I patronise only.

[Singslinger]

Originally Posted by second time

Thanks very much for your input, I'll keep those guys in mind.

No worries. Good luck and happy hunting!

[slowhand]

Have not bought directly from Luxurytime before, but was there yesterday and had a very pleasant experience with the salesperson there, Bob, who was exceedingly friendly.

Luxurytime is actually related to Visiotime, which is has been around for some time. So I think they should be alright.

Peng Kwee actually means "very expensive"in Hokkien, a dialect of Mandarin.. Very apt name indeed~..

[kryten2001]

You can seriously haggle at peng kwee though... You'd get 30-40 percent off easy, plus they have quality stock across many high end brands.

There's also another joint out in vivo city, but I forget its name...

just don't forget to haggle fellas!

Personally I like to buy new from stores, second hand from trusted sellers here, as they can be your litmus test for crap watches.

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