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Seiko watches no resale value unlike Rolex. Status factor influences decision too.
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Where to buy reasonable-priced SEIKO watches?
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Seiko watches no resale value unlike Rolex. Status factor influences decision too.
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When my uncle did not have a particular model in stock, we used to borrow one (from Sky) to sell to a customer,
during the old days at People's Park Complex.
What is the price for that watch?
Seiko actually puts many renowned Swiss manufacture to shame in terms of quality control and precision. Grand Seiko watches, for instance, are regulated to a tighter standard than Swiss COSC chronometers, and are more finely finished than Rolex, IWC or Panerai.
And Seiko is one of the very few—if not the only—manufacturers that make every single component in-house, including screws, dials, hands, markers and straps. Even Rolex and Patek Philippe can't make the same claim.
The only drawback is that Seiko designs are generally very conservative, and are by and large copies of classic Swiss—mainly Rolex—designs.
But the Spring Drive marked the advent of a truly revolutionary epoch in watch manufacture and timekeeping, and it rightly stunned the horological world at the 2005 BaselWorld. This was followed up last year by the launch of the Spring Drive minute repeater at the same fair to much acclaim.
The Spring Drive is only available from Thong Sia, I believe.
Seems reasonable, compared to the lowest priced Rolex, say about C$5,000
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SBGC005 is a beast made from titanium and gold. A very popular chronograph GS. If you can find in Singapore it should go for around 10k-12k. I've seen one in Bangkok going for 280,000 baht, pretty good price considering Thailand's hig tax on luxury. I'm into the classic range, feels retro sometimes like the Toyota Century.
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From this catalog posted...
http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php?topic=147.0
It cost 945000 yen...tat about SGD 14k...
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I think people who buy such watches don't worry about resale value, more like lifestyle and interest in performance same same Lexus.
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Dunno whether the price listed is RRP or net...most likely rrp...maybe can knock off another 10-20% for actual retail price...moi oso wearing a Seiko limited edition...and rotate with Luminox when wearing jean...
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It is cheaper there in Bangkok. .?
After my teenage years, I have lost touch with prices and value of watches.
In those days, a stainless steel Rolex (if my memory serves me well, Model 2669 or 6694) was SGD$269 (in 1970 to 1973?)
It could be that the SEIKO Grand does not have a resale market, vis-a-vis used Rolex watches.
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Well I had shown the prices. For tourists can still knock off another 6% (VAT is 7% by the time you pay admin take away 1%).
I would prefer to buy in Singapore and try to bargain from the watch shop however I understand that GS is only sold in certain appointed shops. But then can ask your regular shop to help you get from the appointed shops, if you are his regular customer he will make less money and give you more discount. This is what I normally do with my regular watch shop.
Brother, if you are asking a question,
then it should be [ Is it cheaper in Bangkok? ]
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Oops...paiseh paiseh..
At least you are not upset with me, and has a positive attitude.
Keep it UP!
Others would have "zapped" me, and reduced my points.
We live and learn.
Cheers.
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