Pugwash Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 Two new watches arrived today. 18 photos follow. They arrived in this bag, from Thailand. If you're trying to guess what they are and you think you know, you're probably right. Please note, I couldn't contain my excitement any more so these photos are straight off the camera, no dust removal, no noise reduction, no Photoshop of any kind. I will of course be producing a few wallpapers of these beauties over the next few days, but for now, just soak in the raw beauty. [re-edit: image host back up, photos pointed at the right server once more]
bigpops Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 I expected to see the great white, but not a white 1680 too. Greedy *******. The only Rolex i still want is a white 1665 or 1680. Sadly, everytime i'm about to seek out one, something else comes along. Last time it was V's 112H PVD.
rag9fx Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 Hmmm i spy an MBK shopping bag.... it seems soo close yet soo far away ... Loving those watches
Falco Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 Excellent choices Pug! I can't believe I missed those watches when I went to MBK last year Do they have a wider Rlx selection than MBW? (Trying to justify another trip to Bangkok for me)
Pugwash Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Posted February 8, 2007 Do they have a wider Rlx selection than MBW? (Trying to justify another trip to Bangkok for me) I have no idea. I very specifically wanted these two so I sent my brother, who lives in Bangkok, to the stall with pictures and descriptions. Apparently, they completely denied the existence of white-text dials first time he went, offering a single-red as what they thought I meant. Needless to say, my brother isn't that daft and understands Thai shopping. He returned later and they indeed had these two MBW/WM/WBM quality Bangkok Best watches. I'm very happy by the way.
WatchDude Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 I'm jealous as Hell, I've gotta find me a vintage SD.....
Pugwash Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Posted February 8, 2007 Sweet, are these from your brother? Yes, they are. In case my lack of using the letters MBW distracted people, these are the same as MBWs and WMs. I'm referring to them as Bangkok Best as I don't want to imply that I bought them off either Maria, George or Neil (TTK being the only source on this forum for these). Mmm ... takes genuine parts ...
Bazz Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 Congrats I have the same pair, are you going to have a go at modding them yourself? Now the hunt begins for parts!
olreon Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 hello, nice watches! but i can´t belive that nearly none of our dealers here is able to source these vintage rlx... i mean your brother was able to get them so it shouldn´t be that problem for someone like jos, eddie, river or... any other dealer here on the board! best wishes
eddhead Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 Two new watches arrived today. 18 photos follow. They arrived in this bag, from Thailand. If you're trying to guess what they are and you think you know, you're probably right. Please note, I couldn't contain my excitement any more so these photos are straight off the camera, no dust removal, no noise reduction, no Photoshop of any kind. I will of course be producing a few wallpapers of these beauties over the next few days, but for now, just soak in the raw beauty. [ wow, i am in awe. the sub especially is gorgeous
WatchDude Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 wow, i am in awe. the sub especially is gorgeous I say we put him in a pair of cement shoes. You get the sub, I'll take the SD. Whadduya say?
V Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 Well I guess they are nice watches from the response.. Too bad I don't have any clue about Rolex and can't appreciate them
Falco Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 hello, nice watches! but i can´t belive that nearly none of our dealers here is able to source these vintage rlx... i mean your brother was able to get them so it shouldn´t be that problem for someone like jos, eddie, river or... any other dealer here on the board! best wishes Correct me if I'm wrong, but I always thought that was because the dealers here mainly deal in chinese watches, and MBW is Thai watches??
Pugwash Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Posted February 8, 2007 i mean your brother was able to get them so it shouldn´t be that problem for someone like jos, eddie, river or... any other dealer here on the board! My brother lives in Bangkok. The stall that sells these doesn't deliver or accept returns, so I don't see how anyone but TTK or someone with contacts in BKK, like George, can get them.
elprimerozen Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 Absolutly superb!!!!I have these two also...and i realy enjoy to see them out of the box condition!!The most rare thing is to see bangong best watch without mods... Nice Pug!!
By-Tor Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 Nice choices mate. I would have taken the exact same ones.
eddhead Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 I say we put him in a pair of cement shoes. You get the sub, I'll take the SD. Whadduya say? hmmm....
alligoat Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 Beautiful watches, Pug. I sure wish I had a brother in Bangkok. I guess you saved a little money in the process also. Wear them in good health and keep us posted on the mods.
Pugwash Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Posted February 8, 2007 Beautiful watches, Pug. I sure wish I had a brother in Bangkok. I guess you saved a little money in the process also. Wear them in good health and keep us posted on the mods. To be honest, once you take the time and delivery into account, you don't save that much, especially if you factor in the risk and the falling dollar. If you imagine an MBW from George was $450 when the dollar and the euro were around 1:1, you can undercut George by a fair margin. However, now the dollar sucks cheese, you're not able to save that much. I was considering selling the Sub at immense profit to fund the parts for the 1665, but when you do the maths, the profits aren't that great, especially when most of the people that would be interested are in the US where the dollar sucks right now. Sure, I saved some cash, and I'd do it again, but it's not the huge savings you'd all expect.
Pugwash Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Posted February 8, 2007 Oh yeah, the mods ... I got an aftermarket insert with a genuine pearl from Sherrington. It'll be going in the 1665 over the weekend, probably. I want to keep it standard for at least a couple of days.
triplehd Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 My brother lives in Bangkok. Pug, looks like you and your brother will become everyone's best friend on the board
Guest leonado Posted February 9, 2007 Report Posted February 9, 2007 (edited) Pugs once again is only telling half the truth... The source for these two watches he got from me. He then sent his brother to the shop "pichai shop" on ground floor of MBK to get these two watches for him. Anyone that wants to knwo where to get these contact me via pm or email! The vintage models are made by this shop in bangkok on a per order basis. They are not mass produced like china products. Price is only 200US$. The shop does offer delivery but only for orders of 10 pieces minimum! I normally pick up watches on my holidays but have gotten one order delivered without problems before as well. L P.S. The shop garantees its products as well. I had a broken crystal and they replaced it no questions asked. Somebody just needs to get his facts straight before spouting off misinformation P.S.S. I am at Moscow airport and for some reason can not reply to my PMs. I will answer as soon as possible. Edited February 9, 2007 by leonado
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