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bernard cheong

bernard cheong

Member since Dec 4, 2006 · Singapore · Last seen Dec 23, 2017
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Why Luxury Watches Are So Expensive
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Why Luxury Watches Are So Expensive

Horological Meandering · Aug 9, 2014
Of course, to a minority, they know chairs made of wood, lacquer and leather will out cost most 99% of any watch. Or even just canvass. But we are here...for chairs..google "Dragon Chair auction 2009"
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Ulysse Nardin Freak: A Collector s Personal Journey
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Ulysse Nardin Freak: A Collector s Personal Journey

Ulysse Nardin · Aug 9, 2014
Well. It is the generosity of Rolf and his wife who built me an otherwise quiet, insignificant person into what I enjoy today. I always will be grateful. My total amount of knowledge was 5% of any of
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Patek Philippe 3700/1J & Omega Speedmaster Dial Aging
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Patek Philippe 3700/1J & Omega Speedmaster Dial Aging

Horological Meandering · Jul 23, 2014
Well, I am back for more bashing. In a way, I see critical comments as good for me, because I learn from them. I don't take things personally, I try not to. Anyway. Here are pics I shot recently as I
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IWC, Vianney Halter, Greubel Forsey Collection
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IWC, Vianney Halter, Greubel Forsey Collection

IWC · Jun 26, 2014
I have placed the words into the raw, resized pictures I took. Specifically I chose these 10 years, because many will be shopping for watches, and at the prices of such with the exception of Greubel F
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Truth and Watch Collecting Philosophy
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Truth and Watch Collecting Philosophy

Horological Meandering · May 28, 2014
The "TRUTH" is that some, and on occasion myself, would define truth as "relative to" or "depends on". Absolute truths? These are few, and found mainly among mathematics and philosophies that have 100
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Sherlock, Watson, and the Internet's Impact on Watches
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Sherlock, Watson, and the Internet's Impact on Watches

Horological Meandering · May 18, 2014
The 21st century creation still plays the violin in contemplation, and uses a wall to organize his thoughts...while Watson uses a smartphone. The wisdom of thousands of years, immortals, vampires writ
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Watch Collecting: Exclusivity vs. Inclusivity
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Watch Collecting: Exclusivity vs. Inclusivity

Horological Meandering · Mar 10, 2014
Being exclusive will usually mean being expensive. It takes decades as well as many psycho and social links to open a market for collectables. I am always FOR the watch collecting hobby to become a mi
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Watch Finishing: Dufour, Kari, Greubel Forsey
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Watch Finishing: Dufour, Kari, Greubel Forsey

Horological Meandering · Feb 17, 2014
My personal view on finishing between the BEST I know I have my own views on (1) the importance and relevance on external aesthetics. (2) My own degree I place on how relevant a movement's degree and
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Greubel Forsey: A Collector's Journey
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Greubel Forsey: A Collector's Journey

Horological Meandering · Feb 15, 2014
Not everyone will even TOUCH , let alone see or own a Chagall. That sentence warns that this is a heavy post with lots of pictures...and too much pontification on my part. Enjoy it lightly. BUT..every
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Greubel Forsey: A Collector's Transformative Journey
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Greubel Forsey: A Collector's Transformative Journey

Horological Meandering · Jan 21, 2014
Going over the posts I have made since 2002 or so...will reveal to newbies the crazy guy I am. These are but a fraction of my passion. And I mean passion...because any guy WITH LOTS of $$$$$ can do th
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