true, but at the end of the day the swiss watch federation is changing the law. they can choose to comply or not.
sure it will bring cost up, its us that will be paying.
swatch makers are complaining thats why it will take sometime to roll it out.

I doubt there is a shortage of skilled labor. The bad Econ all the world, alot of layoff is going on.
in fact for a foreigner to get into this trade isn't easy too. if there is genuinely a shortage labor laws would change.

the cost of labor in China is going up too. there had been news that USA would be seeing the effect on daily goods. prices is going up by X%. Some companies have already decided its cheaper to bring these home! Things are constantly changing. we cannot influence, just sit back and enjoy the ride!

can any1 suggest me kl pre-own watch shop?

Passions at Bangsar Village One
Business Hours:
Daily: 10.30am - 9.30pm
Sundays: 11am - 9pm

not sure if they carry anything under 5k. try their site http://www.passions.com.sg/

try collectorstime too, then again I am not sure if these brands U or your pals know.. since did state Oris/Longine/Omega/Rolex.
http://www.collectorstime.com/other_EH.php

this fortis is at US$1590


another is at US$1290


this Frederique Constant is at US$1200


Porsche Design Dashboard PVD Chronograph at US$1590 (b4 discount US$5900)


Porsche Design Dashboard Chronograph Rubber Bezel (b4 discount US$5900)


This post has been edited by patryn33: Aug 25 2010, 10:26 AM

Hi guy, am new here, just found the thread

I plan to get myself the Welder K24 series model 3300 watch



Any idea, where can I get it in KL ?


Thanks

~3000 RM and using Miyota 0S10 movement... quite alot to pay for brand and a huge watch at 48mm.
I have to admit the design is unique.
FYI that movement only cost ~RM$80.

This post has been edited by patryn33: Aug 25 2010, 10:39 AM

Thanks for the info, .... seems like not worth the $, but I like the design very much

Any good recommendation for that range of $

Hamilton?
http://www.thewatchery.com/Hamilton/Watch/H71726313

http://www.thewatchery.com/Hamilton/Watch/H77746933


http://guinand-watch.com/index.php?option=...d=63&Itemid=181


http://www.steinhartwatches.de/index.php?id=67&Sel_ID=25


http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/sport/c40/c40ipk.html


Oris TT1 Divers Titan Date


http://www.gnomonwatches.com/DievasVintage...schwimmerS.html



This post has been edited by patryn33: Aug 25 2010, 11:01 AM

Welder watch, the movement so cheap ah

This post has been edited by maxximus: Aug 25 2010, 11:13 AM

Anyone can recommend me any automatic watch below RM2k with 28800 bph? Prefer watch that can be brought at store. Still couldn't convinced myself to get a watch from online shop because couldn't take a real look on it. Thanks.

Tissot Visodate

xk77 or anyone, can help out ~Guyver~? he looking for pre-own shops.

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Added on August 25, 2010, 7:30 pmHamilton Khaki Field Automatic

This post has been edited by patryn33: Aug 25 2010, 07:30 PM

sure, some shops listing here,
http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,409.0.html

Hi, guys..anyone know whats is the price for this Rado in other parts of Malaysia? The basic Rado True, not matt, active nor jubilee. There's none on sale in Melaka. Thanks much

http://www.shoprado.us/watches/product/mens/R27653172.html

Thanks. Checking both of the now.
Quite interested with below. Any comment? Price slightly over 2k after discount.

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Any automatic diving watches to recommend at about RM500? I know at this price my choices are limited to Japs but I don't mind. Saw the popular Seiko SKX007 but at 42mm it's bit too big for my 6.3" wrists. I'd prefer 38mm thereabouts, 40mm can too. Thanks.

Besides the Jap models...doubt you can get an auto diver at this price...try roachman.com and you can have idea of brand and price range there...

Hey guys, is it normal the day completely changed before 12am midnight for automatic watch with ETA7750 movement?I notice that my watch completely changed the day at 11.37pm daily, but the date completely changed at 12am midnight.

automatic jap is te only way.. try Orient watch.
Mako is 41mm and its going ~us$100-150.

this is at 39mm
http://www.longislandwatch.com/Orient/Orie...CFYb92AodgRm8tg

Citizen Promaster Diver Automatic is at 41mm

Sandoz HK - 40mm on ETA 2836 (auto) maybe priced around US$179, its out of stock now. new stuff coming soon
http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES/San...doz%2037.5%20mm

swiss quartz also not easy to find this is over your budget by a little but its swiss quartz no auto so that may not interest u. Luminox is quartz and swiss.
http://www.broadarrow.net/sarb.htm

if U dare to buy online try this brand. its on swiss quartz not an auto again
http://www.thewatchery.com/Golana%20Swiss/...Aqua%20Pro/Mens
here is an review on this brand
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f67/golana-aq...0-a-256316.html
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/golana-aq...iew-355107.html
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/quick-tho...3-a-248955.html

iirc thats normal

This post has been edited by patryn33: Aug 26 2010, 06:35 AM

i m considering between Archimede normal Pilot and the chronograph..but the chrono is like double the price

Is it worth paying double for it? Its using the Valjoux 7750 movement which is supposedly better than the Elabore/Std grade of the 2824-2 movement? Think someone mentioned that Archimede is using standard..

One is normal automatic, the other is chrono movement. Of course the price is different.
7750 is a most common chrono movement, been around for years and reliable.