DuDro Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Good evening! I will be in Singapore this weekend. Can a local recommend a good spot for strap shopping? Or perhaps a good place for gen shopping? I'll also be going to Siem Reap and Hanoi. Has anyone had any luck with rep-shopping in those places? Any advice would be appreciated...Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I believe that Hanoi is ground zero for a certain type of Rolex rep case that many would love to get their hands on (for a sane price). Unfortunately, I cannot provide any guidance, but, hopefully, someone who can will respond (you might PM Flex). Enjoy your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuDro Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I did the MBK / MBW shopping spree last Fall in BKK. That was fun! I believe the name of the store is NDT Trading? Someone correct me if I'm wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 The distributor is called NDTrading, but I do not think that is the name of the company or factory that makes them (I kind of doubt it is). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 There's a big AD just below/behind the Marriotts Hotel on Orchard Rd. Good collection of PAMs when I was there last year! I believe there's plenty of other ADs along orchard! Check the nite zoo and Sentosa Island if you have the time! Enjoy your trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Sounds like you are in for a great adventure DuDro. I am envious. Have a fantastic vacation, and tell the VietCong to pony up the super reps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chino Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 can't give you any tips, but surely wishing you the best of shopping experiences and a relaxing trip! can't wait to see what you're getting! Chino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvn Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Sounds like you are in for a great adventure DuDro. I am envious. Have a fantastic vacation, and tell the VietCong to pony up the super reps! Make sure don't use the word "VietCong" otherwise you will be in trouble. You must take a trip to Halong bay for very beautiful scenaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwee Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Hi, Singapore has many ADs selling watches. The one mentioned by Hiker USA is I believe "Hour Glass". To be honest, I myself never really see a lot of Pams (at least the popular models). Mostly, the more espensive ones! Besides ADs, there are many shops trading in pre-owned watches or new watches. Check out Visiotime, Passions. You can google these and find the websites. Besides that, there is a shop in Sunshine Plaza called "Time will tell" that specialises in Pams! Sunshine Plaza is in Bencoolen Road. I do know of a shop in VIP Hotel in Balmoral Road called Collector's Haven. they have some straps that appear to be OEM Pam straps with the packaging but I think cheaper. Enjoy your trip! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuDro Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Thanks for all of the feedback! I'll take pictures and post them when I return to the States! Now...which watches to bring with? Hmmmmm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Thanks for all of the feedback! I'll take pictures and post them when I return to the States! Now...which watches to bring with? Hmmmmm..... If you bring back something really interesting, maybe we should poll support for another whiteflint GTG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Make sure don't use the word "VietCong" otherwise you will be in trouble. reason being ... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Tomorrow I will be flying back home. Have travelled from HK > Singapore > Hanoi > Saigon > Hanoi > Singapore > Hong Kong for the past 3 weeks... ... still in Singapore as we speak. Will try to post some interesting pics. Mainly taken in Vietnam. will post full shop name & address ( i have taken notes in my smartphone as I travel. I will post detailed info when I post the pics.) Singapore Mainly window shopping for me. I found some interesting 1675, subbies etc... 1. People's Park Complex China town 2/F (vintage gen) 2. Golden Landmark Shopping Center (vintage gen, rolex parts, dials) be careful of franken/ hot watches in the above places (demanding for gen prices) Vietnam Saigon (Opposite Sheraton Saigon) Minh Quy (cheaper than NDtrading) Bich Lien Omega S300 @ $350 Franken Tudor Monte Carlo e.g. 7159/0, 9420/0 Franken Daytona 6263 @$2,500 Franken Explorer 1655 @$3,500 Blancpain Fifty Fathoms (both bigger/ smaller bezel version) @ $350 as for myself, I bought some cases and dials/hands etc (e.g. 1655, 1680) from Minh Quy...I picked up a 6265 SS bezel from Mihn Quy for $30 when Phong was selling this very same item for $450... when you are in Vietnam, forget abt Phong or NDtrading and their pricing.. their factories are all based in Viet. I'll be doing some serious shopping next biz trip. safe travels & enjoy. PS: when you are in Hanoi,be careful with some motorbikes - the locals tell me that some bikers will grap your bags or wallets from behind. Use Airport Taxi. I will be able to give you some safe taxi company numbers once i get home. forget abt reps in Hanoi unless you are into Chinese reps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Flex being a regular visitor to Vietnam I would love to see some photos and more details of these shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polexpete Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Vietnam Saigon (Opposite Sheraton Saigon) Minh Quy (cheaper than NDtrading) Bich Lien Omega S300 @ $350 Franken Tudor Monte Carlo e.g. 7159/0, 9420/0 Franken Daytona 6263 @$2,500 Franken Explorer 1655 @$3,500 Blancpain Fifty Fathoms (both bigger/ smaller bezel version) @ $350 as for myself, I bought some cases and dials/hands etc (e.g. 1655, 1680) from Minh Quy...I picked up a 6265 SS bezel from Mihn Quy for $30 when Phong was selling this very same item for $450... when you are in Vietnam, forget abt Phong or NDtrading and their pricing.. their factories are all based in Viet. Nice one Flex i"m looking at going to Saigon in December. What prices are the 1655, 1680 cases and dials these days...? Cheers P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 bwhitesox - pics are being posted. please see below. click me polexpete -I have only been able to find cases for 1655 Explorer II + NDTrading type dial and hands complete set ($650), 1680 cases ($450) from Minh Quy.. Minh Quy was suggested to me by a number of people as well as friends on this forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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