Hmm... ever thought of ordering from SeiyaJapan or Higuchi-Inc for Japan Domestic Model (JDM) only watches? I mean they're definitely pricier but not all of them are That out of the world "Swiss Automatic Watch pricetag" more expensive to be honest.

I've got the Seiko Mechanical SARB065 "Cocktail time" here after having a hard time deciding against the SARB031. Both have the rather reliable 6R15 auto movement. Elegant simplicity with excellent finishing....with small details up close. And quality movements as well
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While it's definitely over the budget, there are a few models that can be bought if you're willing to stretch the budget. And for a Made in Japan, I think it's actually worth the premium. That being said, I'm also quite keen on an Automatic 5 "flieger" from Roachman.com... nice casual watch.

I am considering SARB065 and the tissot visodate 1957...both of them are below rm1.5k...but the tissot seems to offer better perks...
28800 bph, sapphire crystal, day-date...really hard to decide...

thanks for your reply, exactly whats on mind did tried to google some history about this brand not much infos found.
the model that you've mentioned i saw in wattatime selling at 5.5k.

just thinking be d  1st few ones to owned it

tried to check out the orient watch page again... the special discount & item & code is gone??? does this means the offer is over?

Heya,

I looked up the Visodate 1957... wow... it's quite the looker   

Do any of the distributors in Malaysia carry it? thought I should check it out in person.. And no.. not planning to buy it after burning quite  a bit on the SARB065

I don't think you'll go wrong with either man.. The SARB065, well there's the elegance and the sunburst within a sunburst design I liked... kinda reminded me of the JLC Master Control That I would really want one day...plus their method of building everything in-house somehow is in somewhat the same spirit as the JLC brand.

cartier is becoming a watch maker.

@Sartorialist
gucci maybe ~ 2.2K and up
cartier iirc ~ 12k and up
bvlgari ~6k and up

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no worries. they do last.
I don't those hack, meaning u cannot stop the second hand.

alot of brands use citizen movement
eg
http://www.bernhardtwatch.com/binnacle.html
http://www.benaruswatches.com/remora/index.php

Orient by Seiko Group are good too and mostly auto. they have 49% off using code NEWWATCH49
http://www.orientwatchusa.com/fet0h001b-p-432.html


if u really wanted swiss try hamilton khaki mech
http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Khaki-Mecha...3/dp/B0001WO7G0

How much is that Orient that you mention above? where can I get it? thanks

depends, like Seiko which has Seiko 5 like Fossil to Grand Seiko like Rolex.
Orient has Orient, Orient Star and Royal Orient.

recently found Fossil's price is very attractive.
the design is very nice also

sadly, to 99% of the people a Seiko is still "just a Seiko", regardless if its Seiko 5 or Grand Seiko. for the investment banker, if the client is wearing a Rolex and you wear a Grand Seiko, and if he's ignorant, to him the GS is no different from a Seiko 5, and because he's the client you can't lecture him on it, nor would he learn to appreciate the GS.

any idea of this http://www.proworth.com/danieljeanrichardg...-1-1-1-1-1.aspx

hey guys, please recommend me a watch that is priced around rm 500-700. prefer a silver or black coloured metal strapped watch.  a luxurious and lasting look

damn it.. was about to place order for 2 watches then the offer has ended...

i had went to local store to check out the prices... purchasing online is slightly cheaper by 5-10%....

any issues for Orient USA shipping watch to malaysia?

it state Free shipping ??

it state Free shipping ??

Valuations: Why is This Watch Worth $312,000?



Purists prefer Patek Philippe, says Vanessa Herrera, deputy director for Sotheby's Asia watch department. Everytime the auction house has a Patek in its lot, it is flagged as an auction highlight. For the Oct. 6 Sotheby's watch auction, a Patek Philippe platinum 5078P sold for 2.42 million Hong Kong dollars (US$312,000). It was "a most sought-after piece," says Ms. Herrera.

The seemingly simple watch, a new timepiece — not an antique — doesn't seem much at face value, but Ms. Herrera helps us pick apart the details to explain why it is worth every penny.

Minute-repeating function: This is the watch's only "complication" — a term used to describe any watch feature that does something other than tell time — but it is considered the "ultimate complication" by connoisseurs. It consists of 342 parts, all hidden in the casing except for a small switch on the outside that activates the function, which reports the time every minute through a coded series of delicate but distinct tones. "It's a callback to the pocket watch," says Ms. Herrera, who adds that a crisp, well-paced and rich-toned "ding" is one of the most difficult things to achieve in watchmaking.

Enamel dial: Unlike metal faces, which can tarnish and darken with time and humidity, an enamel dial, produced by baking under extremely high temperatures, behaves much like bone or porcelain — it never ages. But creating a perfect (uncracked) enamel face is another delicate element of the watchmaker's art.

38-millimeter diameter: This Patek Philippe model is an evolution of an older model, which had a smaller face. In addition to looking more substantial, the larger face improves the acoustics of the minute-repeating function as well.

Brand: "The Patek Philippe name is to watches what Bordeaux is to wines," says Ms. Herrera. Each watch comes with the assurance that even on the secondhand market, it will retain its value. Every Patek Philippe is handmade and assembled in Geneva and comes stamped with a Geneva Seal — a guarantee that all mechanisms meet the highest standards.

Platinum case: Platinum is the hardest of all metals to sculpt, so much so that watchmakers wear out a set of tools for every three pieces of platinum they work with.

Traditional design: Classic designs, like this Patek Philippe, are hard to imitate. "When there are a lot of flourishes and flash, it's easier to overlook the details. But for a simple design to be this elegant takes a real aesthetic eye," says Ms. Herrera.

Waiting list: "This watch is currently available on the retail market, but you can't just go in and buy it," says Ms. Herrera. The waiting list is long, which only inflates its already hefty price. "Think of it like an Hermès Birkin bag — only VIP customers have a shot at scoring one. Sometimes watches with waiting lists sell for higher than retail prices in an auction simply because it is so hard to purchase one."

hey guys, please recommend me a watch that is priced around rm 500-700. prefer a silver or black coloured metal strapped watch.

what is the retail price for IWC Mark 16?

~11K

thank you. is it possible to get 15-20% discount?

i am comparing now with IWC mark 16 and longiness military.

not sure which one to buy, which one provide more accurate timing  

taiko...

this shipito requires paypal n does not accept credit card.. argghhh

can give a brief guide on how does the whole process should be ?

& notice the quotation from shipito varies from 6 USD to 35 USD  with diff company & insurance

is it safe to choose the ones without insurance ?