mir36 Posted November 22, 2015 Report Posted November 22, 2015 I have a trip coming up to Saigon. Has anyone tried visiting Phong's or Minh Quy's shops in Saigon, assuming they have one?Post or PM me please. Thanks
slay Posted November 22, 2015 Report Posted November 22, 2015 MQ's address is on their website and there's a picture even.I would go unannounced , perhaps with someone who speaks Vietnamese and ask for prices, perhaps you can make a few good deals while you're there!!Phong is based in the US.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
mjmj Posted November 22, 2015 Report Posted November 22, 2015 I visited mq's shop in 013. He was a nice man and had some nice watches on display. You would have to strike a good conversation with him to get him to show you the after market stuff.
mcotter Posted November 23, 2015 Report Posted November 23, 2015 Although Phong has a USA business address, I believe many of his resources are VN based. He & MQ have the best aftermarket parts which leads me to believe they share some resources. if you look you may find some of the best resources that exist in Ho Chi Min City. Several stories exist about many vintage Rolex rep finds that emanate from that city!A report following your visit would be wonderful!best, mcotter
mir36 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Report Posted November 27, 2015 So I visited MQ's shop today. It's right in the main high street shopping area, near the 5 star hotels in Saigon. He was out playing golf but his assistants were kind enough to help. First the 6538 case: What I really wanted though, was the 5508 in his showcase: he had a 5508 case available: what do the experts think? 6538 or 5508 I'm here another day and debating whether to pick one up thanks for looking
occb2 Posted November 27, 2015 Report Posted November 27, 2015 Phong is in the US. I had a 16610 case made by him. There was an issue and he had me mail it back to him with the band and he fixed everything and gave me a new case with a new number matching my movement. He is amazing IMO. Pricey but amazing. I am about to pull the trigger on a 1665 case. I sent him pics of the Gen dial I brought and he offered me a deal and a half which covers everything but the movement and band. I just need to recover from all the other builds I have going on.
panerai153 Posted November 27, 2015 Report Posted November 27, 2015 I'm not crazy about the 5508 case, the lug holes look to large, are too close to the edge especially the one on the right, and the lug angles look different from the complete watch just above it. So what are you looking to buy, the complete watch or just a case set ?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
mjmj Posted November 27, 2015 Report Posted November 27, 2015 You should look at the other street watch vendors too. You will be surprised what you can find.
mir36 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Report Posted November 27, 2015 I just want a case set. They're offering full builds but the dials don't compare to the dark lord's work. To be honest the prices I was quoted weren't that much better than what you would get buying online. I thought they would give me a sweet deal for a face to face transaction. I'm still thinking it over.
dbane883 Posted November 27, 2015 Report Posted November 27, 2015 Not a fan of the 6538 case. I've seen better examples from him. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
mir36 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Posted November 28, 2015 Not a fan of the 6538 case. I've seen better examples from him. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThanks for the advice. That 6538 is dead to me now. How about the 5508 case?
dbane883 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Posted November 28, 2015 Frankly I would pass on both cases. First of all, engravings suck donkey balls. If you got one, make sure it's sterile and get it done by neckyzips or other.The case of the complete 5508 is better than the mid case so definitely pass on the loose mid case.So really, I'd say pass and get a phong instead. His recent cases seem to be better and more consistent than in the past (with the exception of the bevels. His bevels still kinda suck for the most part). Here's a gen 5508 for comparisonSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
mir36 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Report Posted November 28, 2015 Thanks for the advice guys. Really appreciate it. Money saved.
Sogeha Posted November 30, 2015 Report Posted November 30, 2015 I just want a case set. They're offering full builds but the dials don't compare to the dark lord's work. To be honest the prices I was quoted weren't that much better than what you would get buying online. I thought they would give me a sweet deal for a face to face transaction. I'm still thinking it over. Who is this Dark Lord you speak of please? I'm a big fan of Phong cases, but his dials could be better.
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