yes it is tax free from Msia custom and U don't have to pay for UK tax

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Added on June 29, 2010, 8:28 amC5 quartz are suppose to be cheaper in the 1st place. or U trying to say there is a price drop?

haha.. C7 chrono.. The C40 maybe the cheapest to watch that is equipped with a 7750. but the blue screws looked weird.



This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 29 2010, 08:28 AM

breaking news! Swatch Group Chairman Nicolas G. Hayek Dies at Age 82
http://www.watchtime.com/2010/06/swatch-gr...dies-at-age-82/

u meant its an older model.
tissot build good watches. U wouldn't have a problem on a swiss quartz. of course there are brands that produce lemon.
if it is having an issue just go to swatch to claim the warranty. quartz watches can be hard to repair and get it right, exchange is better.

there are a few choices around at your budget.
u do find a many ppl with your kind of working budget but want to go for a automatic. cause small independent brands offer better value.
ppl like myself, Leon|| and alfredfx had made the jump to a new brand.
it work pretty well for me and I am finding more ppl here D_L, hmloo thinking of it.

there are other independent brands out there. I have make attempts to list them on page 1 post 1. get the chance go thru it.

yes its Buffalo
measure the lug size?
here is a page on how to check and do that
http://www.thewatchprince.com/What-Size-Watch-Band

I install it myself. just buy a tool to do it.
I wanted a tool if my buckle is signed, I want to be able to remove it and put it on a new band.

ya it got to be a quartz version. pic look just like the link below
http://www.amazon.com/Tissot-Mens-T17-1-58...h/dp/B000L3CHC0

for a Tissot the 2nd hand value is alittle better than a quartz, but if u do look at the real number U maybe losing more $$.
entry level watches resale value usually not there esp for a mass produce Tissot.

a PRC 200 auto chrono would have retail at ~US$795.00 even with 30% off thats still ~1.8K rm more than what he can afford.

@ franson, do u want to get a Chrono and look cool... or a simple plain auto?

Titus is a swiss name but today its owned by Hong Kong. watch maybe made in China.
I would stay away from Titus.

enjoy your Tissot PRC200! or maybe U should check out CW nearly new maybe can get for ~RM500-700! 60 days return policy and 60 mth warranty can't beat that!
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/watches-sale/nn-men.html

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Added on July 1, 2010, 5:49 amU can find ESQ in Malaysia? any watch U own from them to share?

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Added on July 1, 2010, 9:06 amboschett - WUS DWP LE (100pcs)
seem like ~80 watches already on pre order
http://www.boschett-timepieces.com/collection/wusdwp.php
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=394087


The details:

Limited edition of 100 units
ETA 2824
45mm case diameter (bottom)
43mm bezel diameter
24mm lug width
16.45mm height
Double domed sapphire crystal
1000m WR
Brushed 316L SS
Auto HRV @ 9 o’clock
C3 Superluminova
12 month warranty

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 1 2010, 09:10 AM

the one I got from CW is rubber strap and ball like Lume! C600
U must be loving your Moscow Classic Zwezda rubber strap. I still getting use to it.. I like Steel and leather.
anyway.. strap is easy and cheap to change!

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 1 2010, 09:14 AM

of course not! need to fund the JLC atmos!
I still think miaopurr would got 1.
he is into divers... somehow he went MIA from here.
he was aiming for Doxa at 1 pt..

no giving it up for the JLC atmos.
having taken the size, price, movement and what not into consideration just got to let it go for now.

U are lucky. with the sales going things maybe delay too

this model? I found somewhere that states retail is at ~US$3500. ML often give good discount

thats is a quartz.. not a automatic.
iirc its priced at US$950-1200 for the above design
the leather auto price diff is at most US$500.

Orient discounted Orient Star Royal... only Royal Orient now.

not sure about their line up in Asia. can't go wrong with a workhorse ETA 2824. don't have to worry about build quality here.
movement grade maybe better or equal to CW. but I am sure Doxa decorate their movement unlike CW.

they are famous of these kinda of diver watch the one your gf bought isn't what they are renown for. the cult in watchuseek etc are all about the below watches.
http://www.doxawatches.com/

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Added on July 5, 2010, 12:36 pmI think the start on 1st Jul, 12 hrs into the sale about 70-80% watches are out of stock = sold out!


This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 5 2010, 12:36 PM

orange diver craze in asia or the world?

Doxa is more popular in N. America than the rest of the world.
Seiko Monster at that price pt of US$250+, I say it maybe the very popular in the rest of the world.
ppl may love a Doxa but at US$1.2K an up Seiko Orange Monster is definitely alot more affordable.

there should be more Orange Monster sold vs Doxa.
esp there are orange monster that are made in SG/Msia
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=166221

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Added on July 6, 2010, 10:44 amwonder anyone have access to these
http://www.hautelook.com/event/swisswatch3...nisex?sid=31206

eg
Tag Heuer Mens Calibre S Watch
usd$1,399.00 (retail $2,600) 46% Off


Maurice Lacroix Mens Masterpiece Watch MP6428-SS001-11E
usd$1,900.00 ($7,600) 75% Off


Maurice Lacroix MI6028-SS062-330
usd$525.00 ($2,100) 75% Off


Maurice Lacroix pwr res PT6167-SS001-110
usd$713.00 ($2,850) 75% Off

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Added on July 6, 2010, 10:56 am@ck77
so fast sick of Pam homage!!!!
http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.ph...pic,1200.0.html

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 6 2010, 10:56 AM

well, wife got Ferragamo from them and seem alright.
just that their sale only last for 3 days or so and inventory is low and changes freq.

heartache? no means of avoiding, just build character. no pt paying to polish it too as U'll get it scratch after awhile.

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Added on July 7, 2010, 9:32 amretail on steel us$2500
http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/650.10.12M.asp

fortis I thought ~25-30%. do update us on your finding.


This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 7 2010, 09:32 AM

that kinda cool.. > 30% off.. Fortis must be slow moving stuff..
they make quality watches, somehow ppl all go for oris, Ball over shadowed by these brands

I guess fortis is cheaper.
Sinn!

Pam complicated? 2-3hands watch are complicated??
the history? its more advertising than anything. if U are to buy watches due to their history U can find lots of good deal. esp Longines
Pam? back in 1990-1995 prices are way low, even after u adjusted for inflation!

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 8 2010, 07:16 PM

Oops.. I didn't put much research into Sinn Tech for that watch..
lets take a 2nd look.

Fortis B-42 Diver Gmt Series Men's Watch 650.10.12M
- ETA 2893-2
- 44mm brushed stainless steel case
- Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
- Brushed stainless steel bracelet with fold-over deployment clasp with safety latch
- Water / pressure resistant to 200 meters (20 ATM)
- Screwdown see thru case back (mineral Glass)

Sinn 857 UTC Tegimented on Strap
- ETA 2893-2
- 43mm Tegimented case
- Solid case back
- Antimagnetic: 80,000 A/m
- Water / pressure resistant to 200 meters (20 ATM)
- sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides.

I have to say given the specs. Fortis is over charging, its not really value for money.
Sinn 857 would be value for money for US$100 cheaper u are getting Antimagnetic and Tegimented case.

what is the Ball GMT model? any specs? U looking at GMT now? giving up on Pwr Res?

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 9 2010, 05:40 AM

only the chopard LUC collection is using inhouse movement.
the rest uses ETA.
the LUC collection does cost more. its pretty normal for a inhouse movement in a steel watch to cost at that kind of price range.

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Added on July 9, 2010, 5:56 pmthats already sold.the diver still around and its for ~us$1390.
I like the blue hands and the white dial design but the 7750 isn't decorated.
I bet its the same grade as my Hamilton. not Top just Elaborated.
Guinand offer a cheaper deal, plus its 7750 is decorated with blue screws.
their series 20 do have blue hands, the color is similar to JLC blue.


This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 9 2010, 05:56 PM