giddyup Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I know a couple of Thais who own rolexes but keep them in their safes. One even wears a fake rolex What's the point of having a watch that you don't wear? Certainly not for investment purposes. Why not? It'll age better in a safe. Myself I prefer display cases.... and again just for me and family members to enjoy. A nice watch is no different than a pair of nice shoes. As for motorized toys, if I wanted to attract gawkers, I wouldn't have tinted glass. Age better, how does a watch age better? We're not talking wine here. No different than a nice pair of shoes? Who puts their shoes in a display case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heng Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) I know a couple of Thais who own rolexes but keep them in their safes. One even wears a fake rolex What's the point of having a watch that you don't wear? Certainly not for investment purposes. Why not? It'll age better in a safe. Myself I prefer display cases.... and again just for me and family members to enjoy. A nice watch is no different than a pair of nice shoes. As for motorized toys, if I wanted to attract gawkers, I wouldn't have tinted glass. Age better, how does a watch age better? We're not talking wine here. No different than a nice pair of shoes? Who puts their shoes in a display case? As in, fewer chips and scratches, that's not to say they shouldn't be worn on special occasions or whenever you happened to feel like it though. In winding display cases, your automatics will also last longer. *yawn* It's all relative. Edited December 2, 2012 by Heng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernboy Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 The Thai lawyer who arranged the Chanoot on my house had a display case full of genuine Panerais, there must have been 20 or more, and another display case full of leather Panerai straps. The prices Thai lawyers charge, I wasn't surprised. Clearly there are a few Farangs using the wrong lawyers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapsolapsalai Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Coolest thing a man can own. . except dignity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapsolapsalai Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I have spent the last 5 years in the Thai banking world, and you'd be amazed as to how much some of the VP's and presidents spends on time pieces. You might be amazed to learn that such an attitude is prevalent in the banking world of most other countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorG Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I don't even own a watch. Me neither. I am one of those really annoying people who keeps asking strangers the time Great way to meet people though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maturebrit Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 hahaha. a watch is an accessory....not a time piece... do you know any Thai that takes notice of what time it is or how long it takes to do anything Sent from my GT-N7000 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 The Thai lawyer who arranged the Chanoot on my house had a display case full of genuine Panerais, there must have been 20 or more, and another display case full of leather Panerai straps. The prices Thai lawyers charge, I wasn't surprised. Clearly there are a few Farangs using the wrong lawyers! Show me a Thai lawyer that doesn't charge like a wounded bull. Their exorbitant fees are totally at odds with the cost of living in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johwel Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Does anyone know why Thais wear their expensive watches on their right hand? Once in South Africa (which is also a left-hand drive country), I saw a man driving a brand new BMW with his right hand out of the window, displaying a gold Rolex while tapping his fingers on the roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattler Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Perhaps the guy has just been to Chong Mek. .................... It’s authentic, if I am not wrong - I do collect watches. There is the ceramic bezel on his aquaracer , most fakes don’t do ceramics. And how did you test said "ceramicity?" Dishwasher, if the writing came off its a fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattler Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Does anyone know why Thais wear their expensive watches on their right hand? Once in South Africa (which is also a left-hand drive country), I saw a man driving a brand new BMW with his right hand out of the window, displaying a gold Rolex while tapping his fingers on the roof. How sad these folk are eh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattler Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I'm thinking about getting one of these. Any thoughts? Yeah, no different to the people wearing any brand name for the sake of "look at me" syndrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I'm thinking about getting one of these. Any thoughts? Yeah, no different to the people wearing any brand name for the sake of "look at me" syndrome 99% of people wouldn't know a $10,000 watch from a $10 watch, so the only people who are going to notice are 1% of the population. Hardly worth spending the money I would have thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Does anyone know why Thais wear their expensive watches on their right hand? Once in South Africa (which is also a left-hand drive country), I saw a man driving a brand new BMW with his right hand out of the window, displaying a gold Rolex while tapping his fingers on the roof. Reminds me of when Bluetooth headsets first arrived on the scene, people wearing them on the same ear as the drivers side window, which was rolled down for exhibition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rics21 Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Saw a farang wearing a corum golden bridge @ KFC, makro bang kapi; Must be one of the executives for makro. Guess they r dam_n well paid. Sent from my XT910 using Thaivisa Connect App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Saw a farang wearing a corum golden bridge @ KFC, makro bang kapi; Must be one of the executives for makro. Guess they r dam_n well paid. Sent from my XT910 using Thaivisa Connect App Sure it wasn't a copy? Plenty of good replicas around these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trembly Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) A Seiko? Like this? http://ninanet.net/w...ms/mgseiko.html Or this? http://ninanet.net/w...ms/mspring.html Yet another Japanese attempt at trying to be something that it isn't because the depth of that particular school of aesthetics and mechanical design just isn't common currency in their culture. That is why they will never command the same prices as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Vacheron Constantin et al. Yes, it functions, but only obtusely so. They could try to mine and develop the design sensibilities that are abundant in their culture in order to produce these watches but for some reason it doesn't happen. I just find it a bit sad really, like those Lexus LS430s of the 90s trying desperately to look like a Mercedes S500. A cringe-worthily hard try. Edited December 3, 2012 by Trembly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 A Seiko? Like this? http://ninanet.net/w...ms/mgseiko.html Or this? http://ninanet.net/w...ms/mspring.html Yet another Japanese attempt at trying to be something that it isn't because the depth of that particular school of aesthetics and mechanical design just isn't common currency in their culture. That is why they will never command the same prices as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Vacheron Constantin et al. Yes, it functions, but only obtusely so. They could try to mine and develop the design sensibilities that are abundant in their culture in order to produce these watches but for some reason it doesn't happen. I just find it a bit sad really, like those Lexus LS430s of the 90s trying desperately to look like a Mercedes S500. A cringe-worthily hard try. Spoken like a true snob. You'll be saying that the Japanese can't produce a decent sports car next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trembly Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I'm thinking about getting one of these. Any thoughts? Brand slogan : "lettin niggaz know . . . just what time it iz" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trembly Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 A Seiko? Like this? http://ninanet.net/w...ms/mgseiko.html Or this? http://ninanet.net/w...ms/mspring.html Yet another Japanese attempt at trying to be something that it isn't because the depth of that particular school of aesthetics and mechanical design just isn't common currency in their culture. That is why they will never command the same prices as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Vacheron Constantin et al. Yes, it functions, but only obtusely so. They could try to mine and develop the design sensibilities that are abundant in their culture in order to produce these watches but for some reason it doesn't happen. I just find it a bit sad really, like those Lexus LS430s of the 90s trying desperately to look like a Mercedes S500. A cringe-worthily hard try. Spoken like a true snob. You'll be saying that the Japanese can't produce a decent sports car next. Wrong. Try again. How predictably obtuse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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