Think you can only get Tag around 3-4k!!! Quartz model F1 series. For 2k below, I would say sport watches like Seiko or Lumitec? That's my preference...

thanks for the input!

I think these ones do not have actual good water resistance, ironically.

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Added on November 30, 2010, 5:02 pmOh I am mistaken. Just clicked on those links.

There are other 'diver' watches that look like this, big and brutal, but with poor water resistance.

This post has been edited by choen: Nov 30 2010, 05:02 PM

For me, diver should have 2 basic criteria; screw-in crown and screw-in caseback.
Those fashion watch diver usually don't hold good WR.

although not a fan of Azimuth, i really like the bad ass look of the Sea Hum GMT

http://oceanictime.blogspot.com/2010/05/az...um-gmt-3tz.html

2k tag or oris no way!!!
2K can try stowa, guinand, cw, uhr, steinhart.. they are all listed on page 1 post 1. more bang for the buck.
most entry level Oris uses ETA movement anyway found in above brands, don't even think they mod those movements. TAG mod it a little, in most case they can add a module from Dubois Depraz give it a new movement name.

This post has been edited by patryn33: Nov 30 2010, 08:51 PM

Don't be so harsh guys, youngster don't care much about movement and value.

One must have 1-2 'showing off watches' and Tag and Oris fit into the bill nicely among younger peers.

a997862, yes you could get Tag F1 (non-chorno) under 2k. While for Oris, I think you need to pay a bit more for its entry level automatic.

Get whatever you like and enjoy it!

hey wanna ask...if my budget around 500-600...or can be even slight higher... which brand of watch should I go for?

pls recommend me whether quartz or automatic
and I prefer the rubber or leather strap ...
if can...luminor feature is a plus

sry im a noobie... duno very much bout watches
pls educate me if necessary and correct me if I made some mistakes

luminox, think u like it.
http://www.luminox.com/
sub rm900 i think for entry level quartz

icic...how bout Tissot? what's the price range for Tissot Sport?
btw the Visodate caught my attention..But i guess the price is high

btw...I'm looking for casual usage type for the watch ..

This post has been edited by tzxsean: Nov 30 2010, 10:36 PM

interestingly Oris? show off? a brand that focus on outsourcing cases to far east and keeping profit up.
I would get a Bvlgari or Longines. Tag ya... esp the marketing.

just send my spouse oris to get it service thru AD, it cost me US$350!
oris gasket on the crown is attached it the steam, no way to replace gasket alone, need to replace crown and stem that cost ~US$100.

@ a997862, 2K can get Tag F1 non chrono, might as well get the chrono COSC ML on ebay. they are going real cheap. I did post that a few pages back (pg 86 to be exact)
eg


thats the ML watch
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f9/maurice-la...tml#post2412021


This post has been edited by patryn33: Dec 1 2010, 07:25 AM

any casio g-shock collectors here?

i have a Gulfman...

OMG No other competent watchmaker there?

Agreed.

But, perhaps interestingly, those two big ass ancient Russian divers claim to have 700m resistance for an hour.

The Vostok Amphibias that I mentioned earlier, do have screwed down crowns and screwed in case back. I wonder if the 200m resistance is for real in the new watches, as this watch design was used by the Russian military in the 60s to the 70s.

Actually the toughest watches out there whether in the sky or under the sea are G-Shocks. Uglier than sin though.



maxilias: "any casio g-shock collectors here?"

I am not a collector but I do have a Riseman and a new Jason in black. The Riseman is a fantastic watch for work.

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Added on November 30, 2010, 11:00 pmHaha, real sense of humour the Singaporeans... 'Sea Hum GMT'!

What next, Lala case?

This post has been edited by choen: Nov 30 2010, 11:21 PM

no one competent to replace the gasket. Oris like Rolex restrict parts floating around.
It would cost me US$120 to oil and service it thru local watchmaker.
to check water resistance that should not cost me much. parts they rip U off!

I am also changing from leather to steel that cost me US$90 when I get servicing done thru them, else its US$150!

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Added on December 1, 2010, 7:30 amTissot have a US site that list their MSRP. if U get it thru stores expect ~30% off.
http://www.shoptissot.com/?gclid=CJfz1oXZyaUCFUtA4wodan9rDQ

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Added on December 1, 2010, 12:09 pmluminor feature? 1 of the cheapest maybe UZI, more branded try Traser.
http://www.lapolicegear.com/uzih3trwa.html

http://www.discountwatchstore.com/Tritium-Watches_c_609.html

this is a great buy. on ebay it is going for ~600.
http://www.victorinoxstores.com/victorinox...dorXLManualWind



This post has been edited by patryn33: Dec 1 2010, 12:09 PM

If I were to go diving, I most probably wouldn't dare to wear say, a Rolex Submariner or DSSD if I had one haha. I would most probably get myself a Frogman, or wear my Mudman, or any G-Shock as they all have 200m WR. Though I might also just get myself a cheaper Seiko or Orient diver's watch so even if it spoils, heck it. This is because I'm getting my diving licence next year and it gives me a reason to get one! =p

What's stop you? Is X'mas month anyway

Hey check this out.
Seiko SNZF17K1 “Sea Urchin” Is Your Ultimate Submariner Styled Value Watch

I found it for 450 RM on Jalan Masjid India in a Orient Shop next to gold shops.

You can also get it from user VirusStar.

Excellent watch, build quality of $300+ watch

have U seen this? I am trying to find a article that say black face isn't suitable for murky water, orange/yellow dial for those analog dial is a better choice iirc.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diving_watch

there are reviews on mechanical diver watches, some didn't take the depth it claim and crystal crack, others runs too fast or slow. A digital is the safest bet, its more safety than the fact of breaking an expensive watch.