winding part - if u wear it on Friday and didn't wind it for 20+ turns b4 setting it down.
depending when U check it on Sunday, it is normal to see it stop.
the power reserve on a fully winded 2824 is ~38-40hrs.
so if u count Friday evening at 6pm to Sunday morning say 9am. thats 6 + 24 + 9 or 39hrs.
20 turn does not guarantee it to be fully wind too. u got to listen to the clicks when u wind, when U hear a certain clicking sound it tells u its fully wind and that clicking sound is the sound of the preventive mech kicking in to prevent over wind.

regarding strap. its easy to change. measure the size and order a nice one!
my suggestion is get the Hirsch Buffalo. its treated and can take normal water abuse not swimming. swimming U can try Runner collection

http://www.watchstyle.com/pd219013043.htm?...L}&categoryId=9

http://www.watchstyle.com/pi1794558589.htm?categoryId=9

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 27 2010, 10:09 PM

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/best-sellers/men/c5swt.html

i got this one.... with 10% disc i guess the price u pay is a tad higher good for you

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Added on June 27, 2010, 10:13 pm225 is incl VAT. excl VAT is ard 191 make sure u pick the correct country

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Added on June 27, 2010, 10:13 pmthanks patryn33 for the advice

This post has been edited by alfredfx: Jun 27 2010, 10:13 PM

me oso dunno la.. just surfing those model the seller would put either ET09 or 46B ,however did find a similar Orient today which on the back case showing ET07,the crown at 3-4 like seiko...the shop quote me RM590 huhuhu

seem like most of the entry level Orient are non hacking and can't manual wind
some of the Orient Star are hacking and can manual wind
all Orient Royal hack and can manual wind.

I read there has been a movement to change Orient Star and maybe entry level movement to all hacking and manual wind.
like the pwr res diver watch.

just read an article on true diving watch.
- dial should be in yellow (visible in murky water)
- 120 clicks on bezel.
- etc.. I should find out more and post it on post 1.

already placed my order for C5 malvern, now waiting to receive email to track the progress

congrats! hope u didn't order the extra strap.
I would get a strap from HIRSCH. I paid for the cheapest one U saw in the link below and I am very please with the quality.
http://www.watchstyle.com/pi1794558589.htm?categoryId=9

issue with buying from watchstyle.com is they are in Germany and they do make U pay VAT!!!!

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 28 2010, 09:17 AM

Dealing was ok but bit slow in responding email, better call them if you need instant answer.
And they are firmed on the price quoted.

I didn't order strap yet, might get another strap for matching purpose, wait and see how it goes after I get the watch
will try the site u given and look for some strap
found C7 rapide watch was quite nice too

suddenly website updated with C5 malvern quart and it was alot cheaper

This post has been edited by Leon||: Jun 29 2010, 08:01 AM

eye candies

Hi Bro, can your advice if i want to buy a watch from Christopher Ward, it is tax free from Malaysia custom?

yes it is tax free from Msia custom and U don't have to pay for UK tax

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Added on June 29, 2010, 8:28 amC5 quartz are suppose to be cheaper in the 1st place. or U trying to say there is a price drop?

haha.. C7 chrono.. The C40 maybe the cheapest to watch that is equipped with a 7750. but the blue screws looked weird.



This post has been edited by patryn33: Jun 29 2010, 08:28 AM

it just that I don't have chance to choose between quartz and automatic because of budget
C7 and c40 was nice too
now still waiting CW to dispatch the watch to me, hopefully it won't take long time to get it

breaking news! Swatch Group Chairman Nicolas G. Hayek Dies at Age 82
http://www.watchtime.com/2010/06/swatch-gr...dies-at-age-82/

Yape, RIP to Hayek senior.

Hi guys. I dun really know much about watch but i do love nice watches. Recently I have a very good offer of an old Tissot model which is Tissot PRC200, it's new with 2 years warranty. anyone who owns this watch mind to share their experience with this watch? and how's Tissot watch quality? If have problem how and where do i claim the warranty? I only own a Casio Edifice and Seiko watch. Feel like trying other brand instead of the current 2 brands. Tight budget which below RM1k and i guess not much choices around ya.

Thanks 1st to all sifus reply.

This post has been edited by franson: Jun 30 2010, 02:47 AM


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u meant its an older model.
tissot build good watches. U wouldn't have a problem on a swiss quartz. of course there are brands that produce lemon.
if it is having an issue just go to swatch to claim the warranty. quartz watches can be hard to repair and get it right, exchange is better.

there are a few choices around at your budget.
u do find a many ppl with your kind of working budget but want to go for a automatic. cause small independent brands offer better value.
ppl like myself, Leon|| and alfredfx had made the jump to a new brand.
it work pretty well for me and I am finding more ppl here D_L, hmloo thinking of it.

there are other independent brands out there. I have make attempts to list them on page 1 post 1. get the chance go thru it.

I own a Tissot PRC200 (automatic version). Generally good watch, not much complain on Tissot watches generally. My uncle owns a Tissot (automatic version) too and it's more than 30 years old now, still running. My advice is get an automatic watch instead of quartz, better durability and has second hand value compared to quartz generally. The Tissot PRC200 picture you've posted is the quartz version I believe.

This post has been edited by Superman07: Jun 30 2010, 08:35 AM

patryn, do you mean the Buffalo? How to check if it will fit my watch? Did you install it yourself?

This watch is quite popular. Search in Amazon.com and read the reviews. Quite a nice-looking watch.

yes its Buffalo
measure the lug size?
here is a page on how to check and do that
http://www.thewatchprince.com/What-Size-Watch-Band

I install it myself. just buy a tool to do it.
I wanted a tool if my buckle is signed, I want to be able to remove it and put it on a new band.

just wondering where's a good vendor for Orient watches in KL (i.e. best prices). my regular one doesn't sell Orients