after did some reading and research in this thread, found that those japan brand like alba, casio and seiko not really good watch but instead of low end watch. my budget is >500.

yes,meant less than 500.

FYI Orient today is part of Seiko group.
Seiko group sales figure is the smallest among the big 3.
http://www.watchtime.com/2010/06/watch-sal...pans-big-three/

Tissot.... drop in ETA vs Stowa finishing the ETA movement.
Tissot case most likely made in China, Stowa do it in Europe.
ppl in the forum claim Stowa finish is nicely done, close to Omega.
Tissot would have to go thru Longines before U can compare it to Omega.

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Added on October 12, 2010, 6:25 am
Orient is part of the Seiko group. In fact Seiko group acquire Orient so that Seiko can use Orient Jap plant to make more entry level Seiko mech movements.
my guess are those movement maybe found in JDM and not those Seiko5.

Depends on one's preference. The build quality of JDM is on par, if not better than the entry level Swiss counterparts. IMHO.
And mind you, Seiko build their watches 100% in-house, whereas entry level Swiss using ETA and outsource the case to other manufacturers.
At the end of the day, choose whatever you like and enjoy it 

This is very informative finding by someone in Rolex forum and posted in MWF.

cartier is becoming a watch maker.

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

anyone?

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.

it state Free shipping ??

C7 Rapide Chrono - Black Leather
C7SKK
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/chronographs/c7skk.html#
this watch malaysia wat shop got sell ? wat price ?

patryn kor

i tried using the previous 49% NEWWATCH49 code n after apply code the price still reduces...

any chance still can get it through ?

pls dont mind me asking.. wat is hacking??? in IT language i know wat it means la..

but in watch ???

icic..where can i get tat in KL?

19 years old, get a Swatch.
Got "small clock" inside, but look cool. Use it to time your exam time, how long you waited for your gf, etc.

Erm sory >_< the reason i dun dare to buy online coz i scare when the watch arrived it doesnt really fit my wrist...tats y i think its better for me to go to shop so i can try it @@

icic, means in 60 days after receiving the watch i can return and get a FULL refund[excluding delivery charges] if it doesnt suits me? and also the price listed in online is wat currency? >_< .....coz if i use tat as Euro i use currecny converter[from internet] ytd it costs me around rm1.8k @@

icic...btw..how come they write there (Pre-Order Early November)...wat does it means??
And so i just buy frmo the website using credit card and select "Standard US shipping $25" ?

another bargain brand to match Christopher ward price!

UHR chrono on ETA 7750 for ~RM$1500!
http://www.uhr.info/products/de/Chronograp...HR/UHR-283.html


The diver in ETA 2824 for RM$910
The dress watch ~RM$684