I am looking for the largest fine watch distributor in Asia. I recall
that this company has stores throughout Asia, including Singapore.
They are the only distributor for Lange & Sohne, a German watch
company, for example. In this case, I am looking for a IWC Portugieser
Repeater, preferably in platinum. Additionally, please find me the
best price for the IWC Portugieser Repeater, preferably in platinum.
FYI, I cery quickly found 1 one rose gold for about $35,000.

Thanks,

Tom Hajdu

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Request for Question Clarification by rainbow-ga on 19 Nov 2002 01:35 PST

Hi tomhadju,
I need your clarification for one thing. Am I correct in assuming the
IWC Portugieser Repeater you are looking for must come from the
largest fine watch distributor in Asia and from nowhere else? Thanks!
rainbow~

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Request for Question Clarification by rainbow-ga on 19 Nov 2002 04:51 PST

Hi tomhadju,
I have located the exclusive distributor for the German watch Lange &
Sohne in Asia. I have their mailing address and contact numbers. Let
me know if this will suffice as an answer to your question.
Regards,
rainbow~

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Clarification of Question by tomhajdu-ga on 19 Nov 2002 09:00 PST

Greetings Rainbow-GA,

In a perfect world I am simply looking for the best price for the
platinum IWC Portugieser Repeater and the gold platinum IWC
Portugieser Repeater. I do recall that the distributor of Lange &
Sohne was a chain of high end watch stores and their prices were quite
good. This was intended as a starting point.

BTW, my last name is Hajdu.

Thanks,

Tom

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Clarification of Question by tomhajdu-ga on 19 Nov 2002 09:09 PST

Rainbow-GA,

I went to thehourglass website as you suggested. The site crashes when
one tries to view IWC watches.

Sorry,

Tom

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Request for Question Clarification by rainbow-ga on 19 Nov 2002 13:54 PST

Hi Tom Hajdu,
Allow me first of all to apologize for misspelling your name.
Secondly, I would like to point out that the comment referring you to
the website in Singapore was not suggested by me.
With regards to your question, as I have previously mentioned I have
located the sole distributor in Asia for the German watch Lange &
Sohne. Unfortunately, they do not have a website to enable me to
search for the prices of the IWC Portugieser Repeater. What I do have
is their mailing address, telephone number and fax number.
Best regards,
rainbow~

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Clarification of Question by tomhajdu-ga on 19 Nov 2002 16:50 PST

Greetings Rainbow,

I do understand that you have located the Asian distributor for Lange
and I would appreciate it if you would forward me the telephone number

The more specific portion of my request involves the locating of the
best price for IWC Repeater.

I might be able to speed up the matter if you would kindly forward me
the telephone number.

Best regards,

Tom

Hi Tom Hajdu,

After searching extensively for your request, I have located the
exclusive distributor for the German watch Lange & Sohne in Asia.
According to the 'Smart Investor' in the article "A Time To Sow And A
Time To Reap" by Timmy Tan in November 2001:
"Sincere retails many of these top-end brands and holds exclusive
agency rights in Singapore and the region to brands such as Franck
Muller, A Lange & Sohne, FP Journe, Delaneau, Graham and Ikepod..."
In addition, Sincere operates two watch boutiques in Hong Kong and
holds distribution rights for the watch brand A Lange & Sohne.
Source: Smart Investor - Singapore Edition
http://www.smartinvestor.com.sg/livingconcepts.asp?livconid=12

Another source of information was found at 'Wall Straits' :
"Sincere Watch is the sole agent and distributor to nine brands of
fine watches in Asia. Sincere Watch distributes these watches to their
partner boutiques such as Prestime Ltd , Hotel Lotte Pusan Ltd and SKM
Limited and Hotel Shilla Duty Free Shop, all in Korea. They also
distributes the watches in Hong Kong and Macau to their partner.
Sincere, itself, has established four single brand boutiques: Franck
Muller and A. Lange & Sohne in Hong Kong, Franck Muller in South Korea
and Bvlgari in Bangkok."
Source: Wall Straits.com - Stock Insights "Sincere Fine watches"
http://www.wallstraits.com/main/commentary/insight_sincere04092001.html

The contact information for Sincere is:
304 Orchard Road #01-22
Lucky Plaza Singapore 238863
Singapore
Tel: 65-7374511 
Fax: 65-2355991

Source: Where to Buy a Watch -
http://www.geocities.com/bobhwd/tz.htm

I was not able to telephone this company myself to inquire about the
platinum IWC Portugieser Repeater. But as far as my reasearch has
taken me, I have found no reference or indication that the IWC
Portugieser Repeater is anything but rose gold. There are however,
other Portugiesers, such as the Automatic 2000, which are made in
platinum.

Here are a few sites that may interest you:

Fine Watches
http://www.finewatches.com/pages/PortRepeater.htm
http://www.finewatches.com/pages/Watches.htm

Leo Hamel & Co.
http://www.leohamel.com/iwc/iwcport.htm

WinGates Quality Watches
http://www.tic-tock.com/InternationalWatchCoWristWatchContemporary.htm
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Keywords used:
distributor Lange & Sohne asia
://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&q=distributor+for+Lange+%26+Sohne+in+asia

IWC Portugieser Repeater
://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&q=IWC+Portugieser+Repeater

If you have any questions regarding my answer, please don't hesitate
to ask for clarification before rating.
Best regards,
rainbow~

try The Hourglass, Singapore

http://www.thehourglass.com