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Orchi · 16 May 2008, 02:10 AM

Err buddies...since March 2008...a unique programme was jointly launched by the premier HongKong Airline Cathay Pacific...to offer its airborne passengers the chance to purchase Vintage Rolex watches which prices ranging from USD1,000 to USD25,000...whilst being airborne!

http://www.dfnionline.com/article/IS...y-1856302.html
http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Fl...e-1856542.html

Thani · 16 May 2008, 02:25 AM

sounds great, id like to take that trip and check out those watches

Steven79 · 16 May 2008, 02:28 AM

wow pretty cool stuff. although im not into vintage watches.

Bobareno · 16 May 2008, 02:29 AM

That would be cool, bet sales will be good.

fmalloy · 16 May 2008, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orchi

Err buddies...since March 2008...a unique programme was jointly launched by the premier HongKong Airline Cathay Pacific...to offer its airborne passengers the chance to purchase Vintage Rolex watches which prices ranging from USD1,000 to USD25,000...whilst being airborne!

"Something to drink, sir?"

"Yes, I'll have a gin and tonic...and a GMT-Master"

mike · 16 May 2008, 09:54 AM

I'll book my ticket!!

Jedi · 16 May 2008, 10:18 AM

Everything is sold out. Went very quickly I'm told.

sea-dweller · 16 May 2008, 01:00 PM

Thanks for the info. I usually visit HK about once every two years and fly CX from SFO.

Lol-x · 16 May 2008, 01:19 PM

Oh man this is only going to lead to higher vintage prices

It is a pretty interesting and inspirational way to sell watches.

I guess if it enlightens people in the world of vintage horology it has to be a good thing.

Thanks Orchi from providing this interesting information

Magik · 16 May 2008, 01:36 PM

What will they think of next? I wonder where they get their stock from?

ashu2289 · 16 May 2008, 03:46 PM

Thats sounds really cool and especially for me as I would be travelling from San Francisco to India on 26th of this month by Cathay.
Wish I find this in my flight!!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 16 May 2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Oh man this is only going to lead to higher vintage prices

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Gotta agree. Prices will literally fly sky high!

Jedi · 17 May 2008, 05:09 PM

Guys, like I said... they have sold out...

Orchi · 18 May 2008, 12:37 AM

Err buddy Lee...Onboard retailer Inflight Sales Group (ISG) n Cathay Pacific Airways would have spent quite a bit on their marketing n advertizing campaign for this newly launched programme...

For now...perhaps the stocks are low...but they could always replenish with 'fresh' stocks...

That said...should BA...KLM...Luthansa...Quantas...SIA...JAL or other premier airline carriers follow suit...imagine what it would be like with the vintage Rolex market...elsewhere.

Jedi · 18 May 2008, 01:08 AM

C'mon, people. I was on CX just a couple days ago. It's a once off. No more. Done. Finished. Kaput.

Orchi · 18 May 2008, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jedi

C'mon, people. I was on CX just a couple days ago. It's a once off. No more. Done. Finished. Kaput.

Err buddy Lee...kaput? finito? perhaps not so soon buddy...

http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Fl...e-1856542.html

Detter added: “We have secured additional stock to support the current program, and with the early success of our first Beyond Duty Free offering, we have already planned and designed a second program scheduled for Cathay’s July 2008 inflight magazine. We will continue to expand on our early success with new items, brands, and hopefully can beat our own record for most expensive item sold inflight”

or perhaps...Orchi would find out if that would be true...comes July...

Jedi · 18 May 2008, 01:17 AM

The first lot disappeared less than 10 days after the announcement. And the conditions are quite strict, ie. you have to be on a CX flight leaving HK within a certain timeframe. But good luck to those flying CX.

unclesallie · 18 May 2008, 01:59 AM

err, buddy orchi....sold out or not, thank you for bringing this to our attention!

very interesting...looking at flights now to and from bangkok for possible departure in june...hot in asia but prices are really high due to OIL prices. keep us updated.

best,
dan

mathew r · 28 July 2008, 05:31 PM

damn.. how could i missed that??

i won two tickets to Australia back in year 2000 or 01...all I did was simply filled in a form and gave it to my relative who works in there.

TempoKing · 28 July 2008, 10:12 PM

$7,000 profit above retail...Not bad, not bad at all.

That's why a Chinese guy from HK by the name of Ken was after mine
for $18.000 dollars...yeap...I sold it to him (similar in condition too)
I think, I acted under duress...lol

I can clearly see now WHY my dear Watson.

16 May 2008, 02:10 AM	#1
Orchi Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,934	CathayPacific Airline offering InFlight Shopping of Vintage Rolex watches... Err buddies...since March 2008...a unique programme was jointly launched by the premier HongKong Airline Cathay Pacific...to offer its airborne passengers the chance to purchase Vintage Rolex watches which prices ranging from USD1,000 to USD25,000...whilst being airborne! http://www.dfnionline.com/article/IS...y-1856302.html http://www.dfnionline.com/article/Fl...e-1856542.html

16 May 2008, 10:18 AM	#7
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Everything is sold out. Went very quickly I'm told. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

16 May 2008, 01:19 PM	#9
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,555	Oh man this is only going to lead to higher vintage prices It is a pretty interesting and inspirational way to sell watches. I guess if it enlightens people in the world of vintage horology it has to be a good thing. Thanks Orchi from providing this interesting information __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

16 May 2008, 03:46 PM	#11
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	Thats sounds really cool and especially for me as I would be travelling from San Francisco to India on 26th of this month by Cathay. Wish I find this in my flight!!! __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

17 May 2008, 05:09 PM	#13
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Guys, like I said... they have sold out... __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

16 May 2008, 02:25 AM	#2
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	sounds great, id like to take that trip and check out those watches

16 May 2008, 02:28 AM	#3
Steven79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Steven Location: Houston Watch: Sub Posts: 1,175	wow pretty cool stuff. although im not into vintage watches.

16 May 2008, 02:29 AM	#4
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	That would be cool, bet sales will be good.

16 May 2008, 09:54 AM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I'll book my ticket!!

16 May 2008, 01:00 PM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Thanks for the info. I usually visit HK about once every two years and fly CX from SFO.

16 May 2008, 01:36 PM	#10
Magik Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Royal Kunia, HI Watch: Sub-Date & GMT ll Posts: 603	What will they think of next? I wonder where they get their stock from?

18 May 2008, 12:37 AM	#14
Orchi Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 2,934	Err buddy Lee...Onboard retailer Inflight Sales Group (ISG) n Cathay Pacific Airways would have spent quite a bit on their marketing n advertizing campaign for this newly launched programme... For now...perhaps the stocks are low...but they could always replenish with 'fresh' stocks... That said...should BA...KLM...Luthansa...Quantas...SIA...JAL or other premier airline carriers follow suit...imagine what it would be like with the vintage Rolex market...elsewhere.

18 May 2008, 01:08 AM	#15
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	C'mon, people. I was on CX just a couple days ago. It's a once off. No more. Done. Finished. Kaput. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

18 May 2008, 01:17 AM	#17
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	The first lot disappeared less than 10 days after the announcement. And the conditions are quite strict, ie. you have to be on a CX flight leaving HK within a certain timeframe. But good luck to those flying CX. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

18 May 2008, 01:59 AM	#18
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	err, buddy orchi....sold out or not, thank you for bringing this to our attention! very interesting...looking at flights now to and from bangkok for possible departure in june...hot in asia but prices are really high due to OIL prices. keep us updated. best, dan

28 July 2008, 05:31 PM	#19
mathew r Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia/HK Posts: 22	damn.. how could i missed that?? i won two tickets to Australia back in year 2000 or 01...all I did was simply filled in a form and gave it to my relative who works in there.

28 July 2008, 10:12 PM	#20
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	$7,000 profit above retail...Not bad, not bad at all. That's why a Chinese guy from HK by the name of Ken was after mine for $18.000 dollars...yeap...I sold it to him (similar in condition too) I think, I acted under duress...lol I can clearly see now WHY my dear Watson.

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