can the other brand fit with the watch?

and the straps from www.watchbands.com , does it sell genuine replacement strap?

apparently this Tag Golf design is unique. I am unable to find other bands in that style to fit the watch. Tag make it harder as its a 19mm, old size is kinda hard to find. its interesting that U have to cut 1 end of the band to size it up to fit. Did the freq stretching damage the original band already?

anyway at US$200 or RM$650 they better be genuine!
http://www.watchbands.com/category.aspx,,categoryID,,25

this person also experiencing the same issue. getting the right bands
http://www.tagheuerblog.com/?p=250

---

Added on July 14, 2010, 6:09 amafter 3 days? your relationship is certainly GOOD!
or do U mean within 3 days?



This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 14 2010, 06:09 AM

did it once with my missus Seiko....it was ard 4-5 days after purchase...but of course, i called him earlier that i will come over in next few days to change....this one old shop...been in business many years...

many thanks on that..check ur pm..tq

Can anyone tell me how much the Omega Liquidmetal Seamaster is going for ?
Im currently abroad...

wow!!!

http://www.selectism.com/news/2010/06/11/n...hes/#more-42313

nando, haven't found your gmt yet huh?

Dear all sifu here which is a better buy for an everyday watch among this 2:

Omega seamaster (with blue luminous) price around 10k
http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/seamaste.../21330424001001


Chopard around RM13K
1000 Miglia GMT Chrono 158992-3001 (black)
http://www.chopard.com/#/en/classicracing/...on/158992-3001/

hehehe...no hurry bro...slowly looking around...

Steinhart GMT homage look nice, no?

if you refer to the Dive series...too similar to Rolex for me.......if only their Pilot series got GMT...

imho never Chopard Migila. get the omega.
everyday watch sure to get scratches and dins here and there. I recommend getting a Sinn or Damasko. their case is treated and harder than Omega and Chopard more resistance to scratches, however they may not come with steel bracelet.

both omega and Chopard are base off ETA 7750. some say the Omega 1164 is the best mod so far. spending ~RM$13K maybe can get a nice inhouse chrono from Zenith.

or be real cheap and get a nicely build Guinand (http://www.guinand-watch.com/) and use the rest of the money to get a nice Omega on Co-Axial Escapement for weekend watch. no heartache when U get scratches on Guinand, and build quality is great, they did build Sinn in the past and maybe bell and ross too. their ETA 7750 is gold/rhodium plated with blue screws, U wouldn't find that in cheap brands like Tissot, Hamilton, Oris.
U don't have to service movement on Co-Axial Escapement that often, maybe ~10yrs. the 2 models U saw need to service requires servicing every 4-5yrs.

get to customize watch
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.ph...132259#poststop

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=198944

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=419038


This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 18 2010, 11:29 AM

not an apples to apples comparison since the Miglia is "racing" inspired and the Seamaster is..well.. sea inspired. should be comparing it to the Speedmaster.. and I'm sure everyone will say the Speedmaster is the better buy, having reach cult watch status.

while Chopard have in house movements, if i am not mistaken this Miglia is based off ETA. and according to this review, the Chopard's front glass is a hybrid of Sapphire on top and Mineral on bottom. checking Chopard's site kinda confirms this since there's no mention of the front crystal being Sapphire, only mention the case back is Sapphire.

personally I'll pass on the Chopard.

as an alternative to the Omega seamaster chrono, may I suggest the Oris TT1 Titan Chronograph

http://www.oris.ch/collections/collections...=en&modelid=156

********************************************

Went and check out the ladies watch today, the Tag Heuer Quartz Aquaracer with MOP dial is very feminine and oozes class.
man the Longines with automatic movements looked like fashion pieces, not exactly suitable for everyday wear. That being said I couldn't find the Longines Conquest w/Ceramic Bezel, anybody seen one in town?

they are our for testing... not on sale yet. they do cost a bit.
ppl are waiting for their inhouse chrono

---

Added on July 14, 2010, 7:47 pmlimited edition? 1948 pieces released back on Oct 2009. retail ~chf$5200 or us$6k
http://www.omegawatches.com/spirit/watchmaking/liquidmetal

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 14 2010, 07:47 PM

patryn33, i search using uncle google 1, not sure whether the statement is true or not.
but seriously, i still dun get y we need to service a watch? lol~
im not really sure about the price of the stap. i was told by the salesgirl in WATATIME.
LOL!!!after i heard that i was like *wow* wit 2 big eyes!

uncle google just pull results online. Google is not involve in filtering false content.

why do we need to service a mechanical watch? hmm how to put it in lay man terms.
mechanical parts need oil to lubricate so that they can move easily.
Oil do age or dry up over time. without lubrication abrasion occur and it may wear out the parts to the breaking a teeth and causing serious damage.

Thx for the comment guys.

What I'm looking for now is something not more then 10K with below characteristic:

Must have:
bracelet, chrono, date, saphire crystal, 100m water resistant.

Good to have:
Blue luminous (fall in love when i check out omega seamaster), multiple time zone, compass.

Any recommendation???

This post has been edited by Erictdl: Jul 15 2010, 10:32 AM

Chrono + GMT thats unlikely in that budget. Compass? quartz watch OK?

guinand allow customization, U can email them and get a quote.. bracelet, chrono, sapphire crystal, display back, 100M WR, Blue Lume. my guess shouldn't cost more than RM$5K.

inhouse movement not ETA? get a discontinued Zenith HW? under RM$10K with famous El Primero!
http://www.collectorstime.com/zenith.php

http://www.thewatchery.com/Zenith/Watch/02.0500.420/04.M501



those MOD ETA 775X movement. tons of brands to choose from but no Compass and Blue Lume unlikely
- Baume & Mercier Riviera
- Armand Nicolet
- Porsche
- ML
- Longines
and the list go on...

- Eterna KonTiki Chrono may have blue lume
http://www.timepiecestore.com/catalog/1240...-men-watch.html

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 15 2010, 11:22 AM

Hi guys,

Any idea how much is a IWC Pilot's Watches series is?

And also http://www.longines.com/watches/the-longin...n/L2.717.4.78.3

Thank you.

chrono+gmt... can consider Sinn's UTC watches with chrono (356, 756, 757, 856 or even U2)

the zenith however, is a favourite