swiss auto.. my guess looking at certina's manual should be standard -5 to +20 secs every 24hrs.

wow 6yrs.. its only akes 1week to get used it.
try wearing it daily.

need to pay tax? post office make U pay some kopi money?
how was the packaging? does it come with a polishing cloth?

hey if U do put up a video, share it here!

I am glad I got u hooked on mechanical watches!
U'll love Stowa more. do note unlike CW watches don't ship in 1 week time. mostly 2-3mths later since they are build to order.
some watches esp LE type ppl have been waiting for more than 1yr still not seen their watch.

hopefully over the weekend U find time to show some nice pics!
I bet Leon|| is looking forward to your pics and review. iirc Leon|| is still waiting on the nearly new or new if still cannot get.

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 17 2010, 11:17 PM

those nearly new didn't show up and are flying out the door fast!
guess ppl love it. no one returning just yet?

expert lanatir maybe able to help U on Seiko!
paging lanatir...

is the model number DW-8200LG-8JR or DW-9900LG-8JR ??

found 1 on ebay going ~ sgd$695
http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/CASIO-G-SHOCK-FROGM...9#ht_5193wt_911

another on rakuten auction selling @ 33,800yen, didn't see any one buying
http://auction.item.rakuten.co.jp/10601898/a/10000805/

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 18 2010, 06:58 PM

see no expert here
but I found shop selling at 9800yen
http://www.freestyle-shop.jp/shopdetail/003001000045/

there is a on going auction.
http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g86908970

try Orient maybe Laco
http://www.longislandwatch.com/Orient/Orie...CFRMhDQodYAHZ6g



http://www.lacher-shop.de/e_shop/product_i...products_id=188

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Added on June 23, 2010, 8:32 ama rectangular swiss made auto hmm...
try Christopher Ward
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/

very limited watches in your working budget in that shape. try checking into page 1, post 1.




This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 23 2010, 08:32 AM

any pics to share?

OMG, no more of those Nearly new items. time for U to get a new one
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/

what about something like this?
http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES04/S...omaticBlack.htm


maybe look at Orient, its part of Seiko Group
http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES05/O...oCET09001B0.htm

the SNZG13K1 Black Series look like what?
by black series U mean PVD?
this? care to post a link ?


This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 25 2010, 09:34 AM

thats 41mm not 38mm.
PVD its easier to find in 40mm and larger

this on the other hand is at 37mm
http://www.longislandwatch.com/Seiko/Seiko_Watches_3.htm


This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 25 2010, 10:21 AM

no ideal whats the cost locally. click on the link and convert accordingly

online? really no idea where to get it, maybe others can help U on that.


anyway. was looking thru Orient tread. and saw these beauty. many overlooked this brand
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?p=2845899




http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2096050
This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 25 2010, 11:40 AM

not an expert on Orient movement. they didn't really publish much info on their movement.
or have a list on their site.
trying to pick it up on WUS.
is there an Orient somewhere U care to share with better info?

no idea. clock movement? certain more room right.

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Added on June 26, 2010, 7:27 pmSG having sale now.

http://www.mallshopper.sg/offer/2868/

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Added on June 26, 2010, 7:40 pmck77 busy man! got grail, Rolex Submariner 14060 didn't update here.
http://tamhk.com/mwf/index.php/topic,1140.0.html




This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 26 2010, 07:40 PM

old junk... also not cheap...
how was the guy? easy to deal with? just got your PM. wish to know your experiences.

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 27 2010, 06:55 PM

winding part - if u wear it on Friday and didn't wind it for 20+ turns b4 setting it down.
depending when U check it on Sunday, it is normal to see it stop.
the power reserve on a fully winded 2824 is ~38-40hrs.
so if u count Friday evening at 6pm to Sunday morning say 9am. thats 6 + 24 + 9 or 39hrs.
20 turn does not guarantee it to be fully wind too. u got to listen to the clicks when u wind, when U hear a certain clicking sound it tells u its fully wind and that clicking sound is the sound of the preventive mech kicking in to prevent over wind.

regarding strap. its easy to change. measure the size and order a nice one!
my suggestion is get the Hirsch Buffalo. its treated and can take normal water abuse not swimming. swimming U can try Runner collection

http://www.watchstyle.com/pd219013043.htm?...L}&categoryId=9

http://www.watchstyle.com/pi1794558589.htm?categoryId=9

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 27 2010, 10:09 PM

seem like most of the entry level Orient are non hacking and can't manual wind
some of the Orient Star are hacking and can manual wind
all Orient Royal hack and can manual wind.

I read there has been a movement to change Orient Star and maybe entry level movement to all hacking and manual wind.
like the pwr res diver watch.

just read an article on true diving watch.
- dial should be in yellow (visible in murky water)
- 120 clicks on bezel.
- etc.. I should find out more and post it on post 1.

congrats! hope u didn't order the extra strap.
I would get a strap from HIRSCH. I paid for the cheapest one U saw in the link below and I am very please with the quality.
http://www.watchstyle.com/pi1794558589.htm?categoryId=9

issue with buying from watchstyle.com is they are in Germany and they do make U pay VAT!!!!

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 28 2010, 09:17 AM