Too good an offer to refuse?
Well I am watch shopping again and recently on a trip to Singapore to an AP AD was lucky to find they had the blue 15400 as well as the black and white models as well. I then asked them about possible gifts they can throw in as I assume they couldn't give discounts. Then the sales person proceeded to tell me they can give me a discount, not just on the black/white models but also on the blue model as well. This really took me by surprise, as I know the blue one is boutique only and they are notorious across the brands to not being able to offer a discount. Is this just a one-off - have other people been offered this as well? Or is it a sign that the luxury watch market is going soft? As our learned friend archieluxury is saying recently. Btw the discount offered was 10% on black/white and 5% on the blue

15202+15400 @ NY boutique today
so after having been SO convinced of the 15400 blue dial, i've been twisted around by being introduced to the 15202.the rep at the boutique contacted me to let know that a 202 had just come in (reserved for another buyer), and that i should see both side-by-side to make final judgment.and so, here's what i observed (and most of this is obviously my subjective POV):- the blue on the 202 is definitely (far more) matte than the 400...the difference is immediately noticeable. i've previously described the 400's dial to 'sparkle' in different angles of light; the 202 really doesn't sparkle at all, it's very muted (or understated).- the weight and feel of the 202 is considerable less heft than the 400. this point is obvious in terms of size and amount of material of the case/bracelet. however, once worn, the feel is night and day. the 400 you 'feel' it on you...and (good or bad) it's very 'noticeable' (aka bling). whilst the 202 is not noticeable at all (feels like my Explorer 1 or my J

Omega SMP 2254.50 vs. 2538.20?
If you had to chose one and it would be your only Omega, which one would you go for?2254.50.jpg2538.20.jpg

5168g exepected release
Does anyone have an order in and have news on when they are expecting the 5168? Seeing as the advanced research already landed I'm surprised we haven't seen any incomings yet? Edit: well guess I can't fix the title and I have to live with my stupidity on display

Rolex in Dubai Mall
Moving on from India...now in Dubai.Visited the Dubai mall this morning. Rolex only had two stainless steel professional models.Explorer 1 which worked out at around ?4950 compared to UK price of ?4800.The other was the yachtmaster with rhodium dual and cyan hands. Can�t remember the price exactly but just under ?10000.SS Daytona is a 3 year wait. No deposits or lists (apparently) but first come first serve.Guess I will have talk to my local AD to get my friend a submariner.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk