Sold : 2005 Tag Heuer Kirium Ti5 (Model No : WL1180, Serial No : AQ1668)

Readers could read about the history of this beautiful Kirium piece @ Kirium Ti5 1668 and Swiss Bracelet for Kirium Ti5. Looking to flip this beautiful and technologically-advanced piece for RM4,000 only, to part-subsidise a piece that would be added to my collection soon.

Similar to the Tudor Pelagos Ti5, the Kirium Ti5 was the top-of-the-range in the Kirium series that utilised Titanium Grade 5 in its case. It was retailing at RM7,089 nett previously. Current used value as noted on Chrono24 placed this series ranging from RM4,278 - RM5,499, with the pieces located in Spain and USA accordingly. As far as I could gauge from online adverts, mine was the only Kirium Ti5 on sale in Malaysia at the interim period, and with a solution in the bracelet (as opposed to the rubber strap problem).

The piece is in great working condition as evidenced in the following pictures :

And here it was, next to its sibling made from the same Titanium Grade 5.

A Journey Through My Horological Collection (Continuous Updates)

An update on the watches that are/were in my collection, as per the following :

Current :

1) 1978 Pagol Sub-Second Date 3055;
2) 2005 Tag Heuer Kirium Ti5;
3) 2012 Rolex Submariner 116610LV;
4) 2012 Rolex Explorer 2 216570;
5) 2013 Tudor Pelagos Ti5;
6) 2014 Panerai Luminor Marina Logo Acciaio 00005;
7) 2015 Omega Speedmaster Panda;
8) 2015 Casio G-Shock Rangeman Wave-Ceptor;
9) 2015 Casio G-Shock Camo;
10) 2015 Seiko Tuna Scallop 50th Anniversary SE.

After thinning down my watch collection substantially, I must add that it felt more manageable with all watches getting wrist times instead of sitting pretty in the winder cases only (barring the Pagol and Pam, which had hand-winding calibers; and Tag Heuer and Casios, which had quartz movements).

Of course, there had been urges to add new pieces into the collection; but then I would ask myself if there were any pieces that I would let go to accommodate the new piece and I inadvertently found myself thinking long and hard.

Oh well, I am still interested in the Speedmaster Professional (the 3570.50.00 with hesalite, yummy) if a reasonably-priced good piece appears in the secondary market, or the Ocean Gold Tuna for its over-engineered technical marvel. Well, one can dream...

Previously-flipped :

Vintage (prior to 1983) :
1)  1972 Rolex Datejust 1601;

Diver :
2)   2006 Omega Seamaster Chronometer James Bond;
3)   2007 Seiko Perpetual Calendar SNQ043;
4)   2012 Ball Hydrocarbon John Hembel Limited Edition;
5)   2012 Rolex Submariner 116610LN;
6)   2013 Seiko Monster Dracula;
7)   2013 Omega Seamaster Chronometer Planet Ocean XL;
8)   2014 Citizen Eco-Zilla;
9)   2014 Citizen Eco-Zilla Suppa;
10) 2014 Seiko Diver Pepsi SKX009J1;
11) 2014 Orient Mechanical Force;
12) 2014 Steinhart Ocean Vintage Military;
13) 2014 Steinhart GMT-Ocean Ceramic;
14) 2014 Steinhart Ocean Forty-Four;
15) 2014 Oris Aquis Date;
16) 2014 Edox GMT-Class 1 Ti;
17) 2014 Glycine Combat Sub;
18) 2014 Tudor Heritage Black Bay;
19) 2014 Seiko Prospex Kinetic GMT;
20) 2015 Maranez Rawai;
21) 2015 Citizen Promaster DepthMaster Suppa;

Aviation :
22) 2013 Seiko Sportura Aviation Alarm Chrono;
23) 2014 Bell & Ross BR01-97 Reserve De Marche;
24) 2014 Seiko Prospex Field Monster Limited Edition;

Dress/Race :
25) 2012 Rolex Datejust Diamond;
26) 2012 Oris Artelier Date;
27) 2013 Tag Heuer Carrera Chrono Caliber 16;
28) 2014 Hamilton Vintage Chrono 3828;
29) 2014 Edox Les Vauberts;
30) 2014 Certina DS Podium GMT;

Sports/Fashion :
31) 2013 Ball Fireman Night Train DLC;
32) 2014 SevenFriday P3-01 DLC;
33) 2014 Casio G-Shock Riseman;
34) 2014 Casio G-Shock Riseman Wave-Ceptor;
35) 2014 Casio G-Shock Military Camo;
36) 2014 Casio G-Shock Digi-Analog.

Heart Wants What It Wants : Emperor Tuna

The Seiko 6159-7010 aka Grandfather Tuna started watch enthusiasts' love and marvel towards the Tuna range, itself one of the most over-engineered diver watches of all times. It's the Japanese-equivalent of the DSSD; and that speaks a lot actually. To learn more about the Grandfather Tuna, you could read more @ http://www.fratellowatches.com/seiko-6159-7010-grandfather-tuna/.

There were 2 new Emperor Tunas released during Baselworld 2015 i.e. SBDX014 Special Edition and SBDX016 Limited Edition (700 pieces). RRP in Malaysia for both pieces ranged from RM15,900 - RM18,550.

I was initially quite intrigued with the SE but as I delved more and more into learning about it, the more I got even more interested with the LE aka Ocean Gold. There's a cool RM3,000 difference between both pieces and they were powered by the same mechanically-superior Seiko 8L35 caliber, which was essentially an undecorated Grand Seiko caliber. Logic would tell that the SE would be a better buy, but the heart seems to be inclined more towards Ocean Gold todate.

And the dilemma was made worse in that I have actually found a seller with ready stock of both pieces. So it was a matter of choosing for either piece and parting with the cold, hard cash. Dayuuum...

Given the state of the Malaysian economy these days, the low commodities' prices, and the unstable political climate, I know that I would be better putting the cash aside for more relevant needs. But the more I looked at the pictures of both watches, the more the heart wants what it wants.

Which would be your choice for the take? Attached is the Ocean Gold for your viewing pleasure. Ain't she a beauty... one could literally get lost staring at that beautiful mocha dial.

The Catch : Seiko Prospex SRP653 50th Anniversary Special Edition

I am a fan of the Seiko Prospex collection; and amongst the pieces that I had previously added to my collection included the following :

Mine was the bronze colour though.

There was another piece i.e. Seiko Sumo SBDC003 that I had been tempted to add to my collection, fondly known as Blumo amongst Seiko fans. It was not officially brought into Malaysia (or so I was told by the Seiko boutiques that I frequented), but you could still order online and have it delivered to your doorstep. The 6% GST would add to the purchase cost, obviously. And the depreciating Forex had increased the post-exchange rate price tremendously, so I had to think twice before clicking on the purchase buttons these days.

But when Seiko displayed 2 brand new pieces in celebration of its 50th anniversary during Baselworld 2015, I was very much tempted to add one of these pieces to my collection first. Which would you choose amongst the following :

Both these pieces were from the Tuna-series, with the SRP653 fondly known as the Blue Tuna Scallop (there was another similar designed SRP655 known as the Red Fang Tuna Scallop) and the SBDX014 fondly known as the Gold Emperor Tuna (this piece was inspired from the Emperor Tuna SBDX011).

Given that the Tuna Scallop was a Special Edition series and the Gold Emperor Tuna was a 700-pieces Limited Edition series (NB : Turned out that the Limited Edition piece was the SBDX016 and not this SBDX014), it was not surprising that the Gold Emperor Tuna had been snapped out even before the boutiques had them on display for less than a week.

The Tuna Scallop similarly had an over-demand situation, so locating pieces in the boutiques was a bit of a challenge but still viable.

Between the Red and Blue, I was more attracted to the Blue piece. In fact, the first shipment was said to have arrived in Malaysia in July 2015, and a fellow collector informed me that the boutique he frequented had 2 pieces. He chose the Blue. I thought of dropping by to take a look over the weekend but found that the Red was duly-sold off during the workday.

And so, I had been looking for the elusive Blue Tuna Scallop since. Until now, some 3 months later on 10/9/2015, when I finally netted this prized piece.

A review would be forthcoming later. Keep your eyes peeled on this page then.

Sold : 22mm Straps - Seiko Silicone Strap and Tudor Nato

Clearing some 22 mm straps from my collection :

5) Seiko silicone strap.

• This is a new strap taken off the Seiko Prospex Tuna/Scallop 50th Anniversary Special Edition.
• Rare in the market and not easily available as yet.
• Very soft and flexible. Comparable in comfort to the Isofrane.
• With stainless steel buckle and keeper.
• Sale Price : RM300

6) Tudor Nato strap (SOLD)

• This was a strap taken off the Tudor Black Bay.
• Rare in the market and not easily available.
• With stainless steel buckle (Tudor shield shape) and keepers.
• Different from the normal Nato strap as the spring bars could be installed into the designated holes in the Tudor Nato (as pictured above), hence securing the watch better and ensuring that the case stays in place (especially useful when the watch case is heavy).
• Sale Price : RM450.

Click Here :
1) 24mm Straps @ http://andywristwatches.blogspot.my/2015/09/panerai-24mm-straps-for-sale-toscana.html.

2) 22mm Straps @ http://andywristwatches.blogspot.my/2015/09/22mm-straps-for-sale-seiko-silicone.html.

3) 20mm Straps @ http://andywristwatches.blogspot.my/2015/09/20mm-straps-for-sale-swiss-italian.html.

Sold : 20mm Straps - Edox Swiss & Italian Designs

Clearing some 20mm watch straps from my collection :

4) Edox Swiss leather strap.

• Wore this on my Edox watch for a while, and thereafter changed to Nato.
• This leather is pre-owned, but in good condition still.
• Sale Price : RM120. <SOLD>
• FREE an additional brand new Italian-design 20mm leather watch strap.

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Click Here :
1) 24mm Straps @ http://andywristwatches.blogspot.my/2015/09/panerai-24mm-straps-for-sale-toscana.html.

2) 22mm Straps @ http://andywristwatches.blogspot.my/2015/09/22mm-straps-for-sale-seiko-silicone.html.

3) 20mm Straps @ http://andywristwatches.blogspot.my/2015/09/20mm-straps-for-sale-swiss-italian.html.

Sold : 24mm Panerai Straps - Vintage Leather, Rubber, and Bracelet

Clearing some 24mm watch straps from my collection :

1) Toscana vintage leather with natural pre-V buckle.

• Panerai lovers would know that Toscana straps make a good addition to complement your Pam watches with comfortable and beautiful Italian leather.
• This leather is pre-owned, but in good condition still.
• I bought a pre-owned Pam, which came with a few additional straps that I had not used these few months; hence the sale.
• RRP : USD218 (RM938).
• Sale Price : RM400 RM300 only

Other Panerai straps available as per the following :

2) Black Rubber Diver Strap with Engraved Buckle.

• I bought a pre-owned Pam, which came with a few additional straps that I had not used these few months; hence the sale.
• Looks new to me.
• Sale Price : RM200 only.

3) Stainless Steel Bracelet with Butterfly Deployment Clasp.

• I bought a pre-owned Pam, which came with a few additional straps that I had not used these few months; hence the sale.
• Looks new to me.
• Solid end-links.
• Sale Price : RM350 only.

Package Deal : All 3 above straps for RM800 only. All straps could be checked properly prior to COD deal. Thank you for your interest.

Click Here :
1) 24mm Straps @ http://andywristwatches.blogspot.my/2015/09/panerai-24mm-straps-for-sale-toscana.html.

2) 22mm Straps @ http://andywristwatches.blogspot.my/2015/09/22mm-straps-for-sale-seiko-silicone.html.

3) 20mm Straps @ http://andywristwatches.blogspot.my/2015/09/20mm-straps-for-sale-swiss-italian.html.