where did U find the Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Magnate GMT
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Jul 9 2010, 11:01 PM
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QUOTE(nando @ Jul 9 2010, 07:43 PM) Engineer Hydrocarbon Magnate GMT retail at usd2800, after the 30+% discount U can find locally.. alright man.AboutTime also advertising it as coming soon...at USD2800...not cheap http://www.abouttime.com/abouttime/ball-watches.invtc.html but strangely, the Singapore Rolex forum have real life pics... http://www.sg-roc.com/showthread.php?t=38189 You like it?  its a GMT watch. usually that price. Ball better build quality than Omega! that I am surprise. not see any new Ball watches 1st hand myself cannot say anything with regards to that. with all that heavy advertising, someone got to pay for these cost. This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 9 2010, 11:02 PM |
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Jul 10 2010, 03:31 AM
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QUOTE(Superkian @ Jul 9 2010, 08:02 PM) city chain tipu my battery,damn. what kinda watch are u wearing? battery last 7yrs.about 2 years ago(2008),i change my digital watch battery for the 1st time. my old battery been used for 7 years,from the year i bought my watch(2000-2007),very tahan le. Right now,my digital watch battery dead,doesnt make sense,battery life only 2years life span meh? the way city chain staff change my battery is,they took my watch into the store to change new battery without i spectacular.That time im not sure whether he got replace new battery or not.In other case,mayb he replace the used battery.The battery cost Rm12...quite expensive.mahai...  Beside that,i do ask him to give me back my old battery as well. 2-3yrs is avg.. my tag battery last ~ 2yrs. even its still running I get it change. those battery has a great risk of leaking as it age. rm12 not bad loh... imagine U change a Tag battery.. its using the same battery as your watch but just happen to cost alot more! maybe 6X more! Added on July 10, 2010, 3:31 am QUOTE(evil_son @ Jul 9 2010, 11:25 PM) anyone know where can get excellent Replica Chronoswiss Watches in KL? sorry no replica talk here.This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 10 2010, 03:31 AM |
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Jul 10 2010, 10:33 AM
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QUOTE(Maverick @ Jul 10 2010, 09:03 AM) yeap...agree...just changed the tag 1 month ago at central plaza...cost rm130 =.=" not really... cost of maintaining a mechanical would have cost alot more.but of course they'll do some polish and cleaning...coz they did changed the gasket as well but somehow its quite expensive to change just a battery... alternative, better got for automatic movement  2-3yrs change battery cost say RM$60. 5yrs oil and clean mechanical would have cost RM$300! Added on July 10, 2010, 10:49 am@nando check out this. pre own and its at 75% off! http://www.visiotime.com/index.php?page=Pr...tDetail&id=3975 This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 10 2010, 10:49 AM |
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Jul 10 2010, 10:07 PM
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QUOTE(silverwave @ Jul 10 2010, 06:56 PM) what happens if you do not service the automatic watch after 5 years? it may damage the parts in a long run. U may end up spending more $$.some ppl say in hot countries one should do it every 3-4yrs. 4 season place more like 5-6yrs. Added on July 11, 2010, 4:52 am QUOTE(nando @ Jul 10 2010, 01:24 PM) thanks...not a fan of FM...still too pricey for me...but interesting watch...didnt know FM has a GMT too.... LOL...U looking for chrono.. what about this pre own? http://www.watchseller.com/arnihucoca.html  This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 11 2010, 04:52 AM |
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Jul 11 2010, 06:54 PM
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QUOTE(ck77 @ Jul 11 2010, 10:34 AM) Guys, although watches are not taxable here in Malaysia. But do take note the following custom issue when shipping your watch from overseas. that sucks. I knew something like that would happenBenarus World Diver GMT - Malaysia Custom Issue QUOTE(alfredfx @ Jul 11 2010, 05:48 PM) bro patryn, where to service my auto watch ? no idea. U might want to state your location and see if any kind souls U reply u on that.anyway didn't know Guinand allow customization. like all german online store prices listed includes the 19% VAT. how I still wonder whats the shipping cost. http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=419038 |
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Jul 11 2010, 10:36 PM
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QUOTE(Leon|| @ Jul 11 2010, 07:10 PM) still waiting them to ship my watch they did say it takes 2 weeks for the stock to come it. hopefully will receive earlier and in good condition Its really sucks U buy just b4 the sale event. I am sure it will be in good condition, just hope it reach u sooner. esp U waited for such a long time |
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Jul 12 2010, 01:53 AM
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QUOTE(Leon|| @ Jul 12 2010, 12:58 AM) wondering since it was out of stock, will they send me a used C5 instead of new C5 hmm... wasn't the used out of stock too? anyway, its hard to tell. its like U walk into THG, U can't tell how many ppl have tried it and how long its has been in the store. most place certainly do have a new item and U just leave with the display item. |
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Jul 12 2010, 07:43 AM
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QUOTE(tsg_7 @ Jul 12 2010, 03:30 AM) newbie here, need some advice on this. does anyone every compare tag heuer and victorinox watch? in quality wise esspecially. U meant ever and especially right? quality as in how long they can last? if thats the case they are equal. Tag u are paying for brand esp with a quartz. victorinox is more value for $$$. with mechanical, Tag did put work into it unlike victorinox. does it mean its better not necessary. Roger dubuis watches have inhouse movement and cost over US$10K easy.. even some of their high end $100K watches suffer from quality issue. looking for value for $$ watch, try page 1 post 1. |
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Jul 12 2010, 07:23 PM
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QUOTE(Jason @ Jul 12 2010, 07:05 PM) hold both in your hands, personally i find Tag head and shoulders above Victorinox in terms of fit and finish. hold a Tag and a Maurice Lacroix or a Ball Hydrocarbon.. then its a different story. well tsg_7 didn't ask about Fit and Finish just quality. more expensive watches generally have better finish on the case and at times in the movement.thoughts? need some input on what you guys think.. or maybe some suggestions. for some reason I can't find good looking automatic ladies watch below Omega & Rolex pricing. Fit usually not leaps and bounds apart, Finish I have to agree. getting a watch for daily use, a well finish case/bracelet also get scratches all over after sometime. anyway, U looking for a ladies quartz watch? they are all quartz. Tag WAH1210.BA0859 retails ~US$1.5k same as the Longines. cost concern get the Longines. ladies auto try Frederique Constant, Mido, Baume & Mercier (maybe). |
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Jul 13 2010, 12:35 AM
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QUOTE(Jason @ Jul 12 2010, 11:14 PM) tsg_7 was asking about comparing the quality between the two. fit and finish is a quality. maybe we have different perceptions on *quality* but as far as i know the oxford dictionary agrees with me alright u win, can't win should U pull the dictionary game!  generally pay more U get better quality. pay peanuts don't expect superior fit and finish. Tag and Victorinox price pretty wide apart. entry level TAg starts at around US$600 for a quartz and above US$1K for a mechanical, Victorinox a mechanical starts at ~US$300. chick dig tag as they are all about brand and marketing! my spouse would reject a PP and go for Rolex! sporty auto watch hard to find. if its casual watch can look for nomos club, Stowa KS all Omega quality (fit and finish) at a lower price. better yet nomos is inhouse movement! http://www.glashuette.com/index.php?id=83&L=1 Armand Nicolet ladies also not bad, just not sporty http://www.proworth.com/mo3.aspx zeno does have a big collection of ladies watch http://www.zeno-watch.ch/en/watches.html This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 13 2010, 11:08 AM |
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Jul 13 2010, 10:37 AM
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QUOTE(hitokai @ Jul 12 2010, 11:36 AM) was looking for mont blanc timewalker series or nicolas series ( star ) ... U was looking for them so now? done looking for them?whats your budget? Nicolas Rieussec not cheap iirc its a inhouse movement, not minerva though. the below stainless steel model is going at ~US$10K http://montblanc.watchprosite.com/show-nblog.post/ti-510581/  This retails at CHF$33.6K and its LE of 125 pcs http://www.worldtempus.com/en/watches/find...er-chronograph/  This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 13 2010, 10:42 AM |
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Jul 13 2010, 10:53 AM
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QUOTE(lanatir @ Jul 13 2010, 10:43 AM) ah yes wanted to state that the rieussec doesnt use a minerva movt but saw u corrected ur post already. the MBs with minervas cost even more   those on minerva I guess even more limited!wonder whats hitokai budget like... |
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Jul 13 2010, 06:29 PM
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QUOTE(amoxacilin @ Jul 13 2010, 12:39 PM) hello.. i'm new here original from Tag? expensive! I saw a thread somewhere on a rubber strap for tag and it cost SGD$200 or ~RM$500 1-2yrs back. I am sure prices have gone up. just want to ask... is there any replacement strap for Tag Heuer Professional Golf watch? and the price also.. anyone? tq.. if u are getting a OEM, certain. just check the size and order! Added on July 13, 2010, 6:31 pm QUOTE(lanatir @ Jul 13 2010, 02:12 PM) occasionally some distributors will insist on the receipt to confirm that it matches the date of purchase stated in the warranty card. I did encounter that b4, those service center know AD tend to leave the date out and would want to see the dated receipt.Added on July 13, 2010, 6:35 pm QUOTE(lanatir @ Jul 13 2010, 02:02 PM) great pics.... U bought the watch? my understanding its not cheap!This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 13 2010, 06:35 PM |
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QUOTE(tsg_7 @ Jul 13 2010, 11:54 PM) just checked with uncle google today, indeed TAG quality is much more better compare with Victorinox in terms of lasting, finishing, etc. lasting? I believe Tag and Victorinox is same same. so long U maintain them they last.mostly who wear TAG time piece face some minor problem like time offset by few minutes even some say hours after 12 YEARS of wearing it. compare to Victorinox is like heaven and land, which i quite lazy to desribe it out. in terms of pricing, yes of coz i agree the more money u buy the better quality u get, but for TAG, i personally feel that the money not really worth the value becoz as i think more money actually flows to advertising by those celebrities! as same goes to Seiko time piece. as for today i went to watch shop, i saw a Victorinox Airboss Mach 6, in professional category cost about RM1500.00 after discount compare to TAG entry level which my friend bought in TAG shop cost RM2k plus TAG Formula One series. and i've learned that Victorinox don't have genuine leather for its strap. the sales girl told me any genuine strap cost abour RM800.00 at least which i dunno whether is true or not. finishing different story. Tag issue? is that on a Auto or quartz watch? I own a quartz tag for over 12yrs and I didn't find the issue. if its an auto read closely, if they didn't service it for 12+yrs that issue isn't with the watch, but its the OWNER! U can't buy a BMW and drive for 20yrs without oil change! Victorinox no genuine leather? I find it hard to believe, the cheapo I saw online do come with it. Cow's hide is cheap. I got a genuine leather from HIRSCH and it only cost me ~EUR$40, thats no where near RM800! sales person full of BS! Added on July 14, 2010, 12:34 am QUOTE(amoxacilin @ Jul 13 2010, 10:21 PM)  RM 500?? so expensive for a rubber strap! anyway.. thanks mate 4 d info. This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 14 2010, 12:34 AM |
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QUOTE(amoxacilin @ Jul 14 2010, 12:44 AM) can the other brand fit with the watch? apparently this Tag Golf design is unique. I am unable to find other bands in that style to fit the watch. Tag make it harder as its a 19mm, old size is kinda hard to find. its interesting that U have to cut 1 end of the band to size it up to fit. Did the freq stretching damage the original band already?and the straps from www.watchbands.com , does it sell genuine replacement strap? anyway at US$200 or RM$650 they better be genuine! http://www.watchbands.com/category.aspx,,categoryID,,25 this person also experiencing the same issue. getting the right bands http://www.tagheuerblog.com/?p=250 Added on July 14, 2010, 6:09 am QUOTE(nando @ Jul 13 2010, 10:57 PM) sometimes the additional 2-3% not worth it.....my take is if you find a model you like, a shop you are comfortable with and a tauke who is not proud and friendly, go for it even if its slightly more expensive. Watch buying may not be a one off experience..... you may need to return for another one, servicing, strap changing, etc....Kuanxi is very useful... after 3 days? your relationship is certainly GOOD! Me? the shop i buy from here in PEnang dont really offer the lowest price..but i am in a position where i can return a watch and change it for a slightly cheaper model after 3 days...(yes, they will reimburse cash to me....)..so...i think that's not a bad relationship... or do U mean within 3 days? This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 14 2010, 06:09 AM |
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QUOTE(Erictdl @ Jul 14 2010, 03:20 PM) Dear all sifu here which is a better buy for an everyday watch among this 2: imho never Chopard Migila. get the omega. Omega seamaster (with blue luminous) price around 10k http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/seamaste.../21330424001001 Chopard around RM13K 1000 Miglia GMT Chrono 158992-3001 (black) http://www.chopard.com/#/en/classicracing/...on/158992-3001/ everyday watch sure to get scratches and dins here and there. I recommend getting a Sinn or Damasko. their case is treated and harder than Omega and Chopard more resistance to scratches, however they may not come with steel bracelet. both omega and Chopard are base off ETA 7750. some say the Omega 1164 is the best mod so far. spending ~RM$13K maybe can get a nice inhouse chrono from Zenith. or be real cheap and get a nicely build Guinand (http://www.guinand-watch.com/) and use the rest of the money to get a nice Omega on Co-Axial Escapement for weekend watch. no heartache when U get scratches on Guinand, and build quality is great, they did build Sinn in the past and maybe bell and ross too. their ETA 7750 is gold/rhodium plated with blue screws, U wouldn't find that in cheap brands like Tissot, Hamilton, Oris. U don't have to service movement on Co-Axial Escapement that often, maybe ~10yrs. the 2 models U saw need to service requires servicing every 4-5yrs. get to customize watch http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.ph...132259#poststop  http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=198944  http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=419038  This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 18 2010, 11:29 AM |
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QUOTE(nando @ Jul 14 2010, 01:09 PM) they are our for testing... not on sale yet. they do cost a bit. ppl are waiting for their inhouse chrono Added on July 14, 2010, 7:47 pm QUOTE(RJdio @ Jul 14 2010, 12:58 PM) Can anyone tell me how much the Omega Liquidmetal Seamaster is going for ? limited edition? 1948 pieces released back on Oct 2009. retail ~chf$5200 or us$6kIm currently abroad... http://www.omegawatches.com/spirit/watchmaking/liquidmetal This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 14 2010, 07:47 PM |
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QUOTE(tsg_7 @ Jul 14 2010, 11:07 PM) patryn33, i search using uncle google 1, not sure whether the statement is true or not. uncle google just pull results online. Google is not involve in filtering false content.but seriously, i still dun get y we need to service a watch? lol~ why do we need to service a mechanical watch? hmm how to put it in lay man terms. mechanical parts need oil to lubricate so that they can move easily. Oil do age or dry up over time. without lubrication abrasion occur and it may wear out the parts to the breaking a teeth and causing serious damage. |
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QUOTE(Erictdl @ Jul 15 2010, 10:25 AM) What I'm looking for now is something not more then 10K with below characteristic: Chrono + GMT thats unlikely in that budget. Compass? quartz watch OK?Must have: bracelet, chrono, date, saphire crystal, 100m water resistant. Good to have: Blue luminous (fall in love when i check out omega seamaster), multiple time zone, compass. guinand allow customization, U can email them and get a quote.. bracelet, chrono, sapphire crystal, display back, 100M WR, Blue Lume. my guess shouldn't cost more than RM$5K. inhouse movement not ETA? get a discontinued Zenith HW? under RM$10K with famous El Primero! http://www.collectorstime.com/zenith.php  http://www.thewatchery.com/Zenith/Watch/02.0500.420/04.M501  those MOD ETA 775X movement. tons of brands to choose from but no Compass and Blue Lume unlikely - Baume & Mercier Riviera - Armand Nicolet - Porsche - ML - Longines and the list go on... - Eterna KonTiki Chrono may have blue lume http://www.timepiecestore.com/catalog/1240...-men-watch.html This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 15 2010, 11:22 AM |
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