SOLD : Rolex Submariner 16610LV Kermit (2nd piece)

Okay collectors, after the previous Kermit advert @ https://andywristwatches.blogspot.com/2018/10/wts-2006-rolex-submariner-kermit-16610lv.html, I have received requests to hunt for this piece. The good news is that a collector has agreed to release this model from his collection. From the preliminary pictures sent to me, it was yet another safe queen that had seen very little wrist action, if any, over the years. 

The collector informed that he purchased it as an investment piece given it's 50th anniversary status; and with the prices that this model was fetching in the collector's secondary market, I would say that he did well adding this piece into his collection. After all, I would have to pass him a brand new Hulk with accessories, to redeem this Kermit from his collection.

So, any collectors keen to add a Kermit into their collection, keep your eyes posted on this blog.

Psycho About Seiko

Readers would know that I've drifted out of the Seiko scene for a while now, and recently started adding up a couple of Sumo pieces to go alongside the SKX classics. You might remember the phase when I was modding 'em Turtles when it was newly-released, and bought a whole collection of them just to mod 'em with parts from Crystaltimes, Dagaz, DLW, Dr. Seikostein, Strapcode, and the likes. 

Well, I am also interested in modding the Sumo pieces. I started off with the Blumo receiving a double dome clear AR sapphire crystal and it made the piece looked so much better. 

Credit to Martin Weiand for an outstanding shot!

Then, I thought about adding a MM300 in the form of the SBDX017. I mean like, just take a look at the shot from the Seikoholic fan above and who could possibly blame me for converting to MM300, right?

I spread the word around and an AD located a brand new piece for me at his associate's store. The only catch was the store was not based in KL and I have to find a day to travel north to get it. And time was a luxury that I don't really have at the interim period, with all the overseas business travels and family time.

So I thought, how about if I got the dial, hands, and waffle straps for the SBDX017, and got that modded into the SBDC031 instead? Hunting for the parts ain't too hard, but hunting them at the right prices were a bit of a chore.

So watch out for this space as the Sumo gets sent off for the necessary parts to be installed.

And while we were still on Seiko, the brand understood that many of its diver fans were actually desk divers so it has just released a Prospex Street series categorised under the Baby Tuna range. I rather liked the models, especially the military green series, but it would be more of my style if it had an automatic winding movement rather than the solar-powered movement.

And that reminds me, I'd have to contact the modder working on my Tuna piece. It has been quite a few months and the Tuna's still lost in the ocean, so to speak.

Let the Games continue...

SOLD : Tudor Black Bay GMT Pepsi model no. M79830RB

Available 2 pieces of the infamous Black Bay GMT Pepsi- Malaysian AD, brand new full boxed set, unnamed warranty card, current dated. First come first served basis. Get yours today, minus the long waiting list.

Seiko Diver Duo, Make That Trio

I'd earlier thought about flipping 2 of my Seiko divers to make place for another few pieces of in-coming watches; but then again I felt that I'd have more fun having these pieces in my collection; so I might have to add another Pelican watch case hereafter.

The watches that I had in mind consists of twin classics in Seiko's ammunition i.e.

1) 2018 Seiko Sumo SBDC033 aka Blumo;

2) 2017 Seiko SKX009J1 aka Pepsi.

Both watches were the J-variant i.e. made-in-Japan, came with their respective manuals and warranty cards, and had extras as per the following :

1) Blumo (RM1,961) + Double Dome Clear AR sapphire crystal (RM287) + Workmanship (RM130) = RM2,378

As you could see from the pictures, the double dome clear AR sapphire crystal truly changed the outlook of the whole watch. The dial could now be seen clearly at the right angle, akin to the feel of the Planet Ocean. Whereas the watch used to be at the middle tier with its 6R15 movement, it feels more premium now with the upgraded crystal.

Some of you readers might be interested to know how different the Sumo looked with the original hardlex crystal vs the double dome sapphire crystal. Well, you could check out the differences between the SBDC031 (original) vs SBDC033 (double dome). The double dome added depth to the dial and colour, and there's a slight distortion depending on the angle that one was looking at.

2) Pepsi (RM1,103) + Strapcode Super Jubilee (RM316) = RM1,419

The Pepsi, on the other hand, was stock original except for the Strapcode Super Jubilee bracelet. The original Seiko bracelet was a let-down, as could be read in watch forums all over the world; so the bracelet upgrade was a necessity really.

Omega 5-Year Warranty Period

Good news for Omega watch lovers! Omega has done a Rolex, in increasing the warranty period to 5 years! Valid for watches purchased since Jul 2018. 

Yes, that means that the 2018 CK2998 LE and 2018 Ultraman LE now comes with 5 years warranty! Woohoo!

SOLD : Omega Speedmaster Duo

So I chanced upon these 2 pieces of Speedmaster Duo- namely the classic hesalite Moonwatch Pro, and the Racing series at a great bargain. 

Given that the prices in Malaysia would have increased since Nov 2018, and I could get these 2 pieces at a great discount over here, I would offer the same deal to any collectors wanting to add these 2 pieces into their collection. Both are not limited edition pieces though.

Grab both these pieces, on a first come first served basis!

Vitamin Sea

Readers following my FB @ https://www.facebook.com/datoandyblogger would know that I'm having a couple of days of Vitamin Sea to rejuvenate my mind and soul. Since there would spots of water sports here, I brought the ideal watch with me here i.e. a Submariner for the sea, and Green for the nature in abundance here. The 116610LV it was then.

Readers would know that I am a Rolex apologist. I love Rolex watches, and the fact that prices of selective pieces tend to appreciate over time make it great buys for both pleasure and business. Honestly, I reckoned that it does better than FDs at certain times.

I am also a supporter of Tudor over the years, and the interest was particularly refreshed this year with the release of the GMT Pepsi. It has been a while since such an interesting piece was released (the last one being the Monte Carlo Blue), and it has been a truly versatile piece.

And then there's Omega. I was a big fan of its Seamaster 300 and Planet Ocean range with quite a few pieces in my collection; but as I grew older, I found myself attracted more to the former 2 marques' releases so the ones I had were all flipped off. But with the new Speedmaster CK2998 and Ultraman releases, I found renewed interest in these limited edition pieces and quickly added these into my ammunition. I shall be looking out for more Speedmaster pieces over time, and do look out for bargains as I flip them over time as per the norm.

Here's to a few more days of fun under the sun hereabouts :)