a recent acquisition - the Orient Mako II

hello there. any recommendation for watches ranged from RM3~4k? is it possible to get a maurice lacroix? mayb some other brand?

This post has been edited by okboy92: Nov 14 2010, 04:50 AM

so many, did U check out 1st post?
what kind of watch u looking to get?
4000rm can get NOS ML or possibility those quartz model.

This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 14 2010, 06:28 AM

checking it out now. don't noe anything about watches but noe some brand since my frens are wearing it.
NOS?

that is not spring drive.
http://www.seikowatches.com/products/ananta/double_r_c.html

anyway, those Ananta are kinda mass produce for international market. the finishes are not as good as Grand Seiko or Credor.
I don't like the ananta moon phase watch design.

I like a classic GCLL997
http://www.credor.com/lineup/node/reference/gcll997.html

oh its too late for that , though i wish i can get a bvlgari entry level though

oh why is there huge discounts on tag haeur f1 is it because its not good?

LOL if u had asked earlier u would have old a iconic bvlgari watch.
Tag always go for ~25%

i'v been checking out stowa, have some questions as i am quite blurred by their website. wat is the diff between
http://www.german-watches.com/cgi-bin/lsho...Tshowrub--antea

and
http://www.german-watches.com/cgi-bin/lsho...Tshowrub--antea

So Ananta Spring drive are not mass production model?
And i'm curious where to get Ananta...coz it's quite difficult to find...

Antea 390 - ETA 2824 with handmade German silver rotor
Antea black with date - ETA 2824

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Added on November 14, 2010, 10:53 amI did state it is kind of mass produce. the production vol is certainly no Seiko 5 or Seiko premier.
the vol should be higher than those Japan Domestic model, since specific AD around the world do carry the collection.

eg
http://www.righttime.com/rt/seiko_ananta/s...antawatches.htm
http://www.azfinetime.com/Seiko-Ananta
http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/Seiko-Ananta/...-Watch-(SE-003)

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Added on November 14, 2010, 11:01 amNOS = New old stock

at ~4K you maybe able to get a Maurice Lacroix Pontos Small Seconds for the mechanical watch


you should be able to buy anything that are quartz
eg Maurice Lacroix - Les Classiques Collection - GMT Round


want a chrono and branded will have to be NOS thru grey
eg
http://www.proworth.com/danieljeanrichardg...-3-1-1-1-1.aspx


These Epos are a sweet deal!!!!
http://www.watchseller.com/watov10.html



This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 14 2010, 11:14 AM

sweet. thanks patryn33.
with RM4k+ can i get this watch?

btw the NOS MLs price are from authorized dealer or online?

no.. tag has discounts normaly 25%>

many big brands have discounts..

this quartz chrono maybe not, prices online are more than RM5.5K.
AD usually don't carry NOS. that model above is current.

resale value for quartz watches are bad. U spend 4K on it use a few yrs.. maybe can sell 1k+

anyway a cheaper alternative would be Maurice Lacroix Watches - Les Classiques Day Date Month Chronograph


are U like LiLFreaK going for Brand above everything? what other brands do you know?

else for ~4K can get. the cheapest branded with the same movement maybe Longines selling at 2X the price (http://shop.us.longines.com/watch-selector/l26734783.html)
http://www.genius1953.de/en/index10.html


This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 14 2010, 09:20 PM

U can try TAG Heuer Aquaracer or Link series.. I like their design though..

I think okboy92 looking for chrono. With a quartz Tag Chrono he is looking at ~4.5-5K
for that price can get a nice Longines Hydroconquest chrono auto, then its sporty unlike the ML which is dressy.

I like the Longines Spirit Chrono, vintage look.

i noe some other brands like panerai. but its way too expensive for a college student like me.
is it possible to get a good mechanical watch with the price im paying?
btw where can i find NOS watches in KL?

www.stowa.com for good value. as what patryn said earlier, there are many brands out there and page 1 is a list of them. it all boils down to what you are looking for. Wether your looking for a big brand, a good finished watch, or a watch that has resale value.

dont bother panerai. unless your going for their lineup with their own inhouse movements. i do own a panerai and all i can say that there is nothing really special about it. Fit and finish is so-so. And if your looking for brand. Panerai's aint that popular among people our age as well. (i'm in college too). With 4 k, you can get a pontos day date automatic for that price in a local AD. i personally like ML. i find their fit & finish is good and even better than the likes of tag and some of the omegas.

NOS go to varies AD and check them out, no special place other than collectorstime.com (they do not sell Local now, just export even they are base in KL)
still a student, brands like Sinn, Damasko invest in making a good solid case that is harder than regular steel.

it is possible just not big brands such as Panerai, Omega etc.
many brands listed on page one are small markers to keep cost low U can only get the online direct.

plenty of good reviews on fit and finished on these brands.
even Epos, few brands blue their screws. ML pontos are not as nice as their masterpiece collection.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f67/epos-3241...iew-261096.html

U can get a quality Damasko, direct thru them or
http://www.damasko.de/eng/index.html
http://www.gnomonwatches.com/Product-view.asp?id=27

Sinn 256, U can find it in Hour Glass (someone order it online from sinnwatches.com)
http://www.sinnwatches.com/proddetail.php?prod=si056


or Guinand (high quality movement is Rhodium plated, cost of Rhodium is higher than Gold), can even customize watch, they used to make Sinn watches, perhaps even Bell and Ross. Owner today is founder of Sinn.
http://guinand-watch.com/index.php?option=...d=80&Itemid=220


Steinhart watch
http://www.gnomonwatches.com/product-detail.asp?pid=39
http://www.steinhartwatches.de/index.php?i...9&Sel_ID=27#159


back of ML pontos Rhodium plated

older Gold Plated Guinand

newer Rhodium plated Guinand
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f8/arrival-my...3-a-419038.html


This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 15 2010, 12:38 AM

Does anyone know if it's safe to purchase watches from online retailers? Specifically, I was looking at watchco.com for a Mondaine Sport I Gents Day Date watch.

Only reason I ask is because the price online seems quite alot cheaper compared to market rate at shops here.

not get from them but princetonwatches.com do get good reviews. I think watchco.com should be OK. try searching reviews
http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/A667....667.30308.19SBB