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Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics...

sys12345
Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics...
Pls excuse many of the pics taken with a phone (too lazy to use the cam)...



Taken at the Rolex boutique in Milan



























Trying out some Jaeger LeCoultres at Milliaud (Paris), served by a nice French gentleman who didnt want to see us freeze our butts off in the cold windy morning (despite being a tad early before their opening hours)...





Uber smooth winding. Very nicely decorated automatic movement.

















I've not seen a thinner manual wind watch than this one ...

fireal
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics
nice bro!!!!!!!!
Ed.YEO
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics

"sys12345"

...I've not seen a thinner manual wind watch than this one ...


Huh??? 570eu nia!!! :o

...or is that another ZERO?
sys12345
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics
Thanks! Not all are mine though ... :mrgreen:


"fireal"

nice bro!!!!!!!!
roo7
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics
Wahhhhhhhhh



That JLC is nice.
sys12345
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics
Bro, dream on lah! If its 570 Eur, that piece would have been on my wrist, catching the flight home!!! :lol:



I took that piece off and place it on the table. Next to it, i think are some dress accessories. Apparently, Jaeger LeCoultre dont just produce watches alone, they have jeweleries as well. He's very sharp eyed and saw that pink gold DD on my sister's wrist. He took out a beautiful pink gold 1.5ct diamond ring that matches her watch perfectly. Almost on cloud 9 till we saw the price, 15,000 Eur!!! :shock:




"Ed.YEO"

[quote="sys12345"]...I've not seen a thinner manual wind watch than this one ...


Huh??? 570eu nia!!! :o

...or is that another ZERO?[/quote]
Ed.YEO
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

8 lol... huat ahh!
ivan
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics

"sys12345"

Pls excuse many of the pics taken with a phone (too lazy to use the cam)...



Taken at the Rolex boutique in Milan



























Trying out some Jaeger LeCoultres at Milliaud (Paris), served by a nice French gentleman who didnt want to see us freeze our butts off in the cold windy morning (despite being a tad early before their opening hours)...





Uber smooth winding. Very nicely decorated automatic movement.

















I've not seen a thinner manual wind watch than this one ...



I wanna go milan now.

:lol:
sys12345
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics
JLC has some very nice models. If u look at their finishing, its very refined too. I was pleasantly surprised by how smooth the winding is for their movements. Too bad they dont command a good trade value like Rollies.




"roo7"

Wahhhhhhhhh



That JLC is nice.
sys12345
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics
Its a great place for shopping. The Italians are warm and friendly. Some may not be well versed in English but still they try their best to communicate. In addition, as Italy's economy isnt great, they are more open to negotiations and sinkies are pretty good in this area!!! :mrgreen:





Be warned... It'll be best to go alone though. Any female specie tagging along .... ;)






"ivan"

I wanna go milan now.

:lol:
004
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics

"sys12345"


I've not seen a thinner manual wind watch than this one ...



That is thin , thanks for sharing the pics 8-)
roo7
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics

"sys12345"

JLC has some very nice models. If u look at their finishing, its very refined too. I was pleasantly surprised by how smooth the winding is for their movements. Too bad they dont command a good trade value like Rollies.




[quote="roo7"]Wahhhhhhhhh



That JLC is nice.
[/quote]

Drooling at the date pointer.
sys12345
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics
Some JLC watches at Paris Airport Terminal 2 ('tax free') :roll:





herzausstahl
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics

"sys12345"

Some JLC watches at Paris Airport Terminal 2 ('tax free') :roll:







That's at CDG? Don't buy watches there.... Buy longchamp! ! !



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sys12345
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics
Its not really worth buying watches at the airport. I have checked the prices... not good.



Truth is, its not really worth getting watches in Paris either... usually more expensive and u get a lower tax refund. For longchamps, u can get it at Printemps (if u want to avoid the crowd at Lafayette) or if u have the time, go to La Valee Village outlet to get a good deal if u dont mind off season products. There's also additional discounts when u are a member or use their shopping express shuttle service.





The one thing i really like about the airport at Paris is their new Terminal 2.. in particular... the TOILET! :lol: It has got to be the CLEANEST, MOST MODERN and WELL LIT toilet of all the airports that i've ever been to. Its spacious with auto taps, auto soap dispenser, auto lighting, auto dryer with UV killer. Check it out... this is the men's toilet...



Ed.YEO
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics

"sys12345"

Its not really worth buying watches at the airport. I have checked the prices... not good.



Truth is, its not really worth getting watches in Paris either... usually more expensive and u get a lower tax refund...

A lot of HongKongers in the other forum are suggesting to hoot watches in Italy than any other countries due to their higher VAT refund... SWITZERLAND is the most ex one... can claim only much lesser than any other countries...
sys12345
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics
Problem with many people is that they listen to their tour guide/manager telling them the best place to get a watch is in Switzerland. Well, it is the best place to get a watch if u need to get one at the HIGHEST price!!! :lol:





My shopping experience in Milan has been quite positive, starting from the airport. The Italians are warm and friendly. As the economy isnt good, they are practical. Some may not be well versed in English but they try their best to communicate and assist. At the airport, i was able to get a discount for a private car service, making it even cheaper than getting a cab to the city! In addition, u have someone lugging all your luggage for u and we travelled to our hotel in comfort, in a Chyrsler Voyager. For watches, typically when u visit a watch boutique, the price is fixed. Well, over there... the prices can be negotiated and their service is excellent! Unlike France, u can actually get back a big chunk of the VAT (just credit back into your card instead of taking cash).





HKers are pragmatic people... they know where to find a good deal. Cant go wrong!




"Ed.YEO"

[quote="sys12345"]Its not really worth buying watches at the airport. I have checked the prices... not good.



Truth is, its not really worth getting watches in Paris either... usually more expensive and u get a lower tax refund...

A lot of HongKongers in the other forum are suggesting to hoot watches in Italy than any other countries due to their higher VAT refund... SWITZERLAND is the most ex one... can claim only much lesser than any other countries...[/quote]
004
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics

"sys12345"


Check it out... this is the men's toilet...



Sure its a outhouse , looks more like a clinic :shock: :lol:
roo7
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics

"sys12345"

Problem with many people is that they listen to their tour guide/manager telling them the best place to get a watch is in Switzerland. Well, it is the best place to get a watch if u need to get one at the HIGHEST price!!! :lol:


I recall mine saying no comment haha and he mentioned something maybe the parts are from different origins, anyway he's not a WIS.



Helped a friend to check rollie prices, it's more exp than Singapore...
sys12345
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics
More pics of the DD ...































004
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics

"sys12345"

More pics of the DD ...




Nice Rolex you got there ;)
sys12345
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics
Its a beautiful piece and it looks great on a lady. Just the right combo without too much bling IMO. ;)
Wade
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics
Nice. I wish I have $$$ to go Milan.
lunarin79
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics

"sys12345"






nicee
sys12345
Re: Sharing our latest hoot from Milan, along with some pics
Its actually not as expensive as some may thought it to be. There are offers for return air fares to Milan in the region of S$1.2K. Hotel rates when u take advantage of offers are even lower than a similar class hotel in Hong Kong! When it comes to food, u can even find some buffets for a good deal!





I took this lunch buffet just after checking in to the hotel ...









Its a chinese restaurant offering italian, chinese, japanese, etc. buffet spread with different sections for wok fried, grill, etc. Quality of food is not bad and the spread is good. All for only 12 Euros! U cant even get all these at this price in SIngapore!






"Wade"

Nice. I wish I have $$$ to go Milan.