SOS - Sinn Owners of Singapore

[waypoint]

Btw, did you know that gnomonwatches.com is local? Although reasonable prices may be defined differently by different people.

But as you said, sure beats worrying and waiting for packages which may never arrive. Then it's disputing charges through your credit card company and PayPal; been there, done that, messy and ugly.

BR,
w a y

Also, if you know good places to buy good quality OEM bracelets, straps, deployants, etc at reasonable prices, please kindly share. Can save much trouble ordering online and waiting for packages.

[Kool Cat]

Btw, did you know that gnomonwatches.com is local? Although reasonable prices may be defined differently by different people.

But as you said, sure beats worrying and waiting for packages which may never arrive. Then it's disputing charges through your credit card company and PayPal; been there, done that, messy and ugly.

BR,
w a y

I agree with Waypoint.

Not to mention it is always good to try to give our local business a chance at making our money, that way, we keep the Singapore economy going and provide employment/help SMEs

[woodsteel23]

Yup, gnomonwatches is indeed local and Anders, the owner is a pretty nice guy, offered to show me a watch not available here that I wanted to buy, which was from his personal collection.

But I agree with "reasonable prices may be defined differently by different people" in this case though.

Oh and with regards to the topic of watch repairs, anyone ever visit that rolex guy who has a shop in beach road, same floor as the army market stores, tucked in one corner. I think his name is Png or something. Apparently he's pretty handy with Rolexes. No idea about his charges though, too poor to afford one, haha.

[SJACKAL]

Yup, I know gnomonwatches is local. Actually straps are not a problem, my questions is more focused on those OEM bracelets we see on sites like thewatchprince.com, watchband.biz, etc.

Thanx for the headsup for the watch servicer. S$120 to service a chronograph is very good price.

I hope we get more recommendation for watch servicers on this thread.

[SJACKAL]

Oh yeah, anyone know of any watchmen in Singapore that does bead blasting and how much do they charge to BB a bracelet?

[U-ship]

Oh yeah, anyone know of any watchmen in Singapore that does bead blasting and how much do they charge to BB a bracelet?

When I we met up on Sat Waypoint did mentioned Bonfields at Commonwealth does BB as for charges... I ain't too sure....

[U-ship]

Yup, gnomonwatches is indeed local and Anders, the owner is a pretty nice guy, offered to show me a watch not available here that I wanted to buy, which was from his personal collection.

Yup I agree Anders is a nice fella, I invited him for the SOS coz I think he was suppose to attend the last one tho.... But no response fromo him! I hope he reads this thread so that we can jio him the next round and see how we can help him boast our local economy at the same time help us acquire more timepeices at "good" prices.... blink blink

[U-ship]

Ok the pics we took at the SOS meeting is as presented here. Do forgive our (or rather my) poor photography...

Note the Prata Gravy and the kopi pang.... in the background....

[SJACKAL]

When I we met up on Sat Waypoint did mentioned Bonfields at Commonwealth does BB as for charges... I ain't too sure....

Ok lets wait for Waypoint to check back this thread then.Should come in handy since most tool watches are beadblasted. If cheaper than doing it at HG then... :)

[Kool Cat]

Understandably and easily the best 3 watches from Sinn so far And this looks like a very nice customary shot though it would be fantastic to have a close up of the watches on a table

Seriously, I am thinking of organising a next SOS meeting in Singapore and I want to hold it soon, preferably before Chinese New Year, sometime after work hours like 8.30 pm or so, probably in City Hall over coffee at Gloria Jeans'. Is anyone interested?

Those who have got connection to Anders, Bonfield etc, pse try to invite them to attend, so they can offer their services like watch strap changing and watch servicing to us members? Or if they are seeing this, pse come and attend.

So gentleman and if there are ladies : the date selection is as follows:

1. 26 Jan (Friday) at 8.30 pm
2. 2 Feb (Friday) at 8.30pm
3. 9 Feb (Friday) at 8.30pm.

Like I mention, the venue is Raffles City's Gloria Jean's (down at basement 1 of Raffles City Shopping Centre) where the City Hall MRT is.

Kindly state your preference for 1, 2, or 3. The one with the most number of voters will be the final choice for the meeting date. I am choosing Friday evenings because I think it would be easier for those working and family to take some time off both family commitment and work to attend. I could be wrong here but do your level best to try and attend.

Cheers!