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BondandBigM · 9 April 2007, 12:22 PM

On holiday Friday I trawled around just about every watch shop in Singapore. I couldn't find a brand new one in an authorised dealer and after looking at a few used came up with a what looks unworn LV with a mid December 2006 dealer stamp on the paperwork so only a couple of months old. Price was right and even better if I can get the tax back. I also bought a decent camera so once I figure out how to work it I will post a few pics of our recent purchases.

Now I just need to find something for M maybe she will settle for an Omega

Bond and Big M on Tour

JJ Irani · 9 April 2007, 12:24 PM

Congrats, Bond....and wear the LV in good health. Post pics asap.

Cheers - JJ

iamifun · 9 April 2007, 12:26 PM

Congrats on the LV, you'll never get enough of that maxi-dial! Wear it in good health!

-IT

Rockrolex · 9 April 2007, 12:31 PM

Congrats, Bond. Isn't it amazing how the wallet just seems to fly open when you're travelling.

BondandBigM · 9 April 2007, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Congrats, Bond. Isn't it amazing how the wallet just seems to fly open when you're travelling.

Yep but that in it's self hasn't been straight forward here, I only use a debit card and don't have a credit card. If I have the cash I buy and if not I don't. The LV was no problem, card swiped and off I went but the Omega and Tag shops wouldn't take it leaving M to go to an ATM machine every day until I had enough to go back and pay cash to collect them. Not came accoss that on my travels before.

Rockrolex · 9 April 2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BondandBigM

Yep but that in it's self hasn't been straight forward here, I only use a debit card and don't have a credit card. If I have the cash I buy and if not I don't. The LV was no problem, card swiped and off I went but the Omega and Tag shops wouldn't take it leaving M to go to an ATM machine every day until I had enough to go back and pay cash to collect them. Not came accoss that on my travels before.

Just goes to show you, where there's a will (and a deep enough well) there's a way. Sometimes the impossible just takes a little longer.

Arturo · 9 April 2007, 01:23 PM

I like debits too, but use the credit cards when traveling for the insurance aspect. My American Express or my Visa will insure purchases.

BondandBigM · 9 April 2007, 01:56 PM

Poor pictures just taken off my phone and one of my other watches, a 53mm left hook U-Boat and a quick one from where I am currently enjoying them and some Tiger Beer !!!

angus · 9 April 2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BondandBigM

On holiday Friday I trawled around just about every watch shop in Singapore. I couldn't find a brand new one in an authorised dealer and after looking at a few used came up with a what looks unworn LV with a mid December 2006 dealer stamp on the paperwork so only a couple of months old. Price was right and even better if I can get the tax back. I also bought a decent camera so once I figure out how to work it I will post a few pics of our recent purchases.

Now I just need to find something for M maybe she will settle for an Omega

Bond and Big M on Tour

Hi, Saw one when I wne t shopping for watches last week too. its going for S$9500 in one of the shops in peninsula plaza. I supposed this is the set you have bought?

BondandBigM · 9 April 2007, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by angus

Hi, Saw one when I wne t shopping for watches last week too. its going for S$9500 in one of the shops in peninsula plaza. I supposed this is the set you have bought?

Not sure of the name of the shopping mall, it was a short walk from the Carlton and Raffels on the way down to Boat Quay, probably the same place. They had two, one with papers and one without, needless to say I bought the one with the docs. I was a bit dubious at first but had been a couple of times for a look and they seemed straight up. I had the bracelet taken off and the serial numbers on both the case and bracelet matched up with those on the tag and the certificate. After picking it up I went into a proper rolex dealer and the guy behind the counter had a quick look so all is well.

Arturo · 9 April 2007, 02:28 PM

Welcome to the LV club sport.

Arturo · 9 April 2007, 02:29 PM

By the way, if one of our group took this photo, he or she is a master.

Gaijin · 9 April 2007, 03:26 PM

Welcome to Club LV!!

angus · 9 April 2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BondandBigM

Not sure of the name of the shopping mall, it was a short walk from the Carlton and Raffels on the way down to Boat Quay, probably the same place. They had two, one with papers and one without, needless to say I bought the one with the docs. I was a bit dubious at first but had been a couple of times for a look and they seemed straight up. I had the bracelet taken off and the serial numbers on both the case and bracelet matched up with those on the tag and the certificate. After picking it up I went into a proper rolex dealer and the guy behind the counter had a quick look so all is well.

Whatever it is. enjoy your watch and stay in Singapore!

Tombstone · 9 April 2007, 04:57 PM

Enjoy the LV Sub it is a beautiful watch.

greenfan · 9 April 2007, 05:01 PM

I like that watch, enjoy it Bond...

mike · 9 April 2007, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Arturo

By the way, if one of our group took this photo, he or she is a master.

mike · 9 April 2007, 06:28 PM

Congrats on the LV. The maxi-dial Rocks!!

ohlins · 9 April 2007, 06:34 PM

congrats .....enjoy the stay here....:)

Flyjet601 · 9 April 2007, 06:42 PM

LV

Lol-x · 9 April 2007, 11:21 PM

Sounds like you are having a great time in Singapore.
A couple of weeks ago I was in Singapore for only 3 hours and got a fantastic new pda/cell phone Dopod P800W.
Anyway, I know you will be jumping for joy over your Green Sub.
I dare say you are enjoying your holiday.

Arturo · 9 April 2007, 11:43 PM

Mike are these your photos???? Man alive....

mike · 10 April 2007, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Arturo

Mike are these your photos???? Man alive....

Yeah,...even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a while.

BondandBigM · 10 April 2007, 11:00 AM

Thanks All,

Most of you won't like to hear this but the LV will be more of an everyday watch for me. I previously had a GMT and traded up to a Sub Date, only sold due the usual ex wife problems, and they were bullit proof. I wore them every day rain, hail or shine and now I have cleared my feet of the ex it was time to get another daily driver and the only choice was a steel Rolex, the LV is just a bit different from what you see back in the UK as I suspect a lot of owners won't wear them as every day watches.

I have several others that you might say are "fashion" watches which I rotate depending on what I wear and where I am going in the evening. Although the Tag and the Planet Ocean are sports watches, they were just bought on a whim due to the good prices here.

There has been the suggestion from Big M after walking around looking at watches for the best part of six weeks that I buy a nice 18k day date and sell some of the others when I get home so you never know, watch this space as they say.

9 April 2007, 12:22 PM	#1
BondandBigM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vauxhall Cross Posts: 330	Bit the bullit - bought an LV On holiday Friday I trawled around just about every watch shop in Singapore. I couldn't find a brand new one in an authorised dealer and after looking at a few used came up with a what looks unworn LV with a mid December 2006 dealer stamp on the paperwork so only a couple of months old. Price was right and even better if I can get the tax back. I also bought a decent camera so once I figure out how to work it I will post a few pics of our recent purchases. Now I just need to find something for M maybe she will settle for an Omega Bond and Big M on Tour

9 April 2007, 12:24 PM	#2
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iamifun Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ivan T Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: 16610LV/soon116520 Posts: 36	Congrats on the LV, you'll never get enough of that maxi-dial! Wear it in good health! -IT

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Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	I like debits too, but use the credit cards when traveling for the insurance aspect. My American Express or my Visa will insure purchases.

9 April 2007, 01:56 PM	#8
BondandBigM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vauxhall Cross Posts: 330	Poor pictures just taken off my phone and one of my other watches, a 53mm left hook U-Boat and a quick one from where I am currently enjoying them and some Tiger Beer !!!

9 April 2007, 02:29 PM	#12
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	By the way, if one of our group took this photo, he or she is a master.

9 April 2007, 03:26 PM	#13
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9 April 2007, 04:57 PM	#15
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Enjoy the LV Sub it is a beautiful watch.

9 April 2007, 06:28 PM	#18
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Congrats on the LV. The maxi-dial Rocks!!

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9 April 2007, 11:21 PM	#21
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,559	Sounds like you are having a great time in Singapore. A couple of weeks ago I was in Singapore for only 3 hours and got a fantastic new pda/cell phone Dopod P800W. Anyway, I know you will be jumping for joy over your Green Sub. I dare say you are enjoying your holiday.

9 April 2007, 11:43 PM	#22
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	Mike are these your photos???? Man alive....

10 April 2007, 11:00 AM	#24
BondandBigM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vauxhall Cross Posts: 330	Thanks All, Most of you won't like to hear this but the LV will be more of an everyday watch for me. I previously had a GMT and traded up to a Sub Date, only sold due the usual ex wife problems, and they were bullit proof. I wore them every day rain, hail or shine and now I have cleared my feet of the ex it was time to get another daily driver and the only choice was a steel Rolex, the LV is just a bit different from what you see back in the UK as I suspect a lot of owners won't wear them as every day watches. I have several others that you might say are "fashion" watches which I rotate depending on what I wear and where I am going in the evening. Although the Tag and the Planet Ocean are sports watches, they were just bought on a whim due to the good prices here. There has been the suggestion from Big M after walking around looking at watches for the best part of six weeks that I buy a nice 18k day date and sell some of the others when I get home so you never know, watch this space as they say.

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