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    Any watch enthusiasts out there?

    in supershopper

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    Trini,

    Excellent points. It's funny. Panerai really resonates with me too. I've been eyeing the PAM 25 and 199 Submersibles for a long time. The new PAM 222 Regatta for this year also looks nice. I like the Power Reserve on the hobnail. I think I'm going to have to pick one soon....

    A friend back in DC has an old automatic Heuer that looks great. It's a black automatic chrono on black strap and has the crown on the left side instead of the right. Cool vintage piece before they became Tag Heuer.

    Anyone else like the old Tag Link watch before they came out with the new Link?

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    Any watch enthusiasts out there?

    in supershopper

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    Don't get me wrong Tag makes nice watches but I always think about them as Duty Free Watches. You can always find Tag, Omega, Gucci and Seiko among the Duty Free section of any airport. A lot of quartz and a few automatics. Different from going to a dealer and seeing the JLC, IWC, Langes, and others in the shop. Plus the guy behind the counter is/should be completely knowledgable about every minute detail of the watch.

    IMHO, buying a watch should be an experience. You do your research and you find they watch that is exactly for you. And you absolutely love the watch. Finding the right dealer is also necessary. Torneau is full of annoying sales people who dont know watches and work only on commission. ONce they sense that you're not going to buy, they completely blow you off. I despise everything about that store. Some at Wempe on 5th are very nice and helpful. When I purchased an IWC Classic Pilot Chrono from an AD in NYC, the also threw in an IWC edition leather Underwood winder. And now, when I drop into the store, we chat for 15-20 minutes and he always gives me 2-3 of the latest watch magazine for the flight home. I'm far from being able to purchase the APs, Langes, VCs and Pateks, but I'm going to stick with this dealer when the time comes.

    The Tag Carrera Chrono on strap is nice and decently priced. If you love it then pick it up. If you're luke warm about it then keep looking. You'll know when you find YOUR watch (es). Good Luck.

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    Any watch enthusiasts out there?

    in supershopper

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    Now the IWC Big Pilot is something of a watch. It's five figure retail tag is due to the fact it's actually sporting a REAL movement. IWC's proprietary pellaton movement. 7 day power reserve on the dial. Nice watch.

    Chunky watches have been en vogue for the last few years and now everyone is now making watches over 40mm is take back some market share. Cartier came out with their oversized Santos and 42mm Pasha. AP came out with their Terminator Royal Oak Offshore at 57mm. IWC came out with the new Portugeuse that's 41 or 42mm. Personally, I think the top sport watch is the AP Royal Oak Offshore black dial and rubberclad. Still waiting for one to pop up with some dealers here in SE Asia.

    Panerai is so hot that you have to get on a waiting list here in BKK for any of the 44mm watches.

    The only ones stocked at the 40mm watches. Same in Singapore too. Don't know about HK, which has a Panerai Boutique. A few months ago, AD's in Washington DC still had about 5-6 in their shops. Wempe and Cellini in NYC is also well stocked. But in Asia, all AD's are cleaned out. They really love their watches here :)

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    Any watch enthusiasts out there?

    in supershopper

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    Eodlover,

    THe retail price for the rubberclad AP went up this January to around 18K. In Hong Kong the AD are selling it for around 12-13K. There are a couple of unauthorized dealers that seem reputable based on feedback from other buyers and sellers. I've seen available through these channels for around 10K-11K. I just got back from Singapore and saw the Safari, which is SS white faced with a great leather strap for 14K.

    A lot of watches in the 4-5K range use ETA movements including Bell and Ross and IWC. Panerai also use this movement but are able to sell watches on excellent marketing and limited supply (authorized dealers in BKK and singapore are completely cleaned out and you have to get on a waiting list). I think it's still up in the air on whether or not Panerai is just a fashion trend right now.

    Saw a JLC Master Geographic that might be might next purchase. I dont like the strap too much but loved the rest of the watch. JLC is one of the few that make their own proprietary movements along with Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, Patek, and AP.

    I wouldn't go with the Maurice Laxroix. If its a gift for the wife get a quartz watch. I doubt she'll appreciate the details of mechanical movements. Plus, women tend to change their watches according to what they wear just like purses. Most automatics have 40hr power reserves (Patek makes a 10day and IWC has a 7day but are priced over 10K.) For her, get a Cartier. She'll love it.

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    Shopping for jeans and sneakers on a US trip...

    in supershopper

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    When passing through DC, there's a few places to check out...

    In Georgetown go to Relish located in Cady's Alley off of M Street for Rogan or Nudie denim. You'll also find John Lobb shoes, Dries van Noten, Neil Barrett designed Pumas and Paul Smith. Across the way is also a great Austrian cafe called Leopolds and other contemporay furniture places.

    New Puma store next to Diesel and Energie on Wisconsin Ave (also in G-Town) is pretty cool too.

    In Dupont Circle, Circle Boutique on 17th Street is also worth checking out. They are one of the few places in the states that carry Rag and Bone denim and Band of Outsider shirts.

    Across the river, around the Pentagon City Mall, check out Denim Bar which is run by a very knowledgable owner. They carry all Nudies, PRPS, Paper Denim, and by now, they should have Sugarcane denim...

    DC is not a great place for shoes. There's a store on U street called Carbon that is a small wonder but still far from shoestores you'd find in NYC.

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    Bangkok Sneaker Shop

    in supershopper

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    I don't think you're going to find an sneaker shops similiar to what you would find in New York City or Philly or Tokyo.

    Emporium has an okay selection of Puma.

    Siam Center has some store on the bottom floor that carries Camper, Evisu and other shoes. I haven't been there in awhile so they might have some decent sneaks now.

    Erawan has Blackjack, which part of the Club 21 Group. I just picked up some Y-3 Adidas sneaks there.

    Check out Playground at Thong Lor 21. I think a few of the boutiques inside have diesel and camper and other shoes...

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    thailand :: bangkok :: general

    in superjetset

    Posted

    Definitely. If you want amazing street food check out the entrance to Soi 38 Sukhumvit. It's on the other side of the THong Lor BTS stop. You'll find two awesome congee stands and also some great ba mee or noodle stops.

    If you want something less traditional I would highly recommend going to Kuppa. It's in the Playground complex around Thong Lor Soi 21. Good mix of traditional THai and Western food. chill music and you pretty much have the place to yourself. Greyhound Cafe is also good. Greyhound is a local Thai clothing label that also started a chain of cafes. You can also find them at the Emporium (Sukhumvit Soi 23) and Gaysorn (close the World Trade Center). In THong Lor, the Greyhound cafe is in J Avenue, which like a block from the starbucks on Thong Lor Soi 13. Oh, Blue Spice next the Centerpoint condominium around Soi 11 looks good but have not been yet.

    What else....there's a couple more places around Soi 10 i think but have not checked out. Matcha and Coffebean.

    Anyway, let me know of any questions. Back channel.

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    thailand :: bangkok :: general

    in superjetset

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    At this time of the year, check out Samui rather than islands like Phuket or Koh Phi Phi. Great place for fresh seafood and beaches.

    For shopping, in addition to Chatuchak, go to Siam Square for some small boutiques carrying interesting Thai designers.

    Bed and Q-Bar usually book the global DJs. Astra in RCA does as well.

    For places where locals hang out, I would go to Thong Lor around Sukhumvit 55. Soi 10 has a place called Boose. Ekkamai (close by) around Soi 11 or 14 has a place called Nung-Len (means chilling out) and Esco Bar, which is nice.

    I currently live in Thong Lor. Great neighborhood with a lot of great places to eat. Let me know of any other questions.

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