Anyone here is a fan of Maurice Lacroix?
I own the Pontos Rectangulaire Chronographe and i really like it... beautiful watch... retails for rm11800 after discount i think around 8k... I'm a fan of rubber strap watches. Previously owned a Tag Heuer Carrera but sold it coz too many fakes around...
Now I like the Baume & Mercier Riviera XXL Chrono in black PVD and Gold... another rubber strapped watch that catches my interest.
My dream watch will be a Zenith El Primero Chrono but i might only afford it in another 30 years or so... :haha:

I always view a fine timepiece as a reflection of my current standing career wise.
You won't see a CEO wearing a casio or swatch do you?
Of course there are also overkill when a kopitiam boss or mamak boss sports a Rolex.
I am honestly not a big fan of Rolex. I view them as a security item that the owner can let go when in financial difficulty. Watches that i love and feel comfortable wearing is the utmost importance.
I have a Hamilton Navy Frogman automatic chronograph powered by a "modified" valjoux 7750, costs me 3k. My maurice lacroix is also powered by such a "modified" valjoux 7750. Ppl dun understand why 2 watches using the same movement can be different in cost.
There's more premium brands out there using a "modified" valjoux 7750 that cost in the noth of 50k... go figure.
I got a lot of slack frm watch afficionados telling me to keep the 8k+ i spent for my maurice lacroix and get one with an in house caliber. More value they say.
But this is just my opinion, get the watch that you feel connected with in terms of design and feel. No use buying a watch sporting an in house movement with multiple complications but it's sitting nicely on a tabletop watch winder. Get my point?
Can read this if you guys a free.... i find it interesting.

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=2224&rid=2

This post has been edited by hanz079: Jan 10 2011, 09:09 PM

U mean the Zenith El Primero Retrotimer 2010 Model? That's the one i am actually aiming at the moment.
Last time I used to drool over their Defy Extreme line but it's juz too much...

Hey, thanks for the link... I did browse thru the website before but isit legit? Website constructed poorly and looks dodgy, that's why i did not bring myself to make a purchase.
I see all of you have shopped there before? Any feedback?
The Zenith you pointed out is not my style... but a good Zenith nontheless
This is my style...

http://www.passions.com.sg/v2/watch/zenith...black-pvd-steel

Some of his watches on sale seems like a good deal...
Lemme contact him with a few questions and see how it goes. Thanks bro...

I dunno man, i have this thing for watches with rubber strap.
My Hamilton Navy Frogman is rubber strap, the previous Tag Heuer Carrera is rubber strap, even the Maurice Lacroix Pontos Rectangulaire that I am wearing now is.... you guessed it... rubber strap.
Maybe because leather stinks when mixed with sweat. Yeah, I sweat alot... dunno why... and steel bracelet tend to get dirty with "daki" if you get what i mean...
Anyway, i just contacted zeetan on the Zenith Grande Class Open Chronograph with the white dial RUBBER STRAP...
I know I am abit crazy but if a watch comes with leather strap or steel bracelet, I tend to not pay attention to it.
Even when I go to watch shop, I ask them if they have any wathes with rubber strap, then i look frm there... how crazy is that? Well, it's just me...
And... based on my current standard, any watch that costs more than 25k will be overkill... either they will say I wear fake or I broke my own budget buying it... So, it's better to stick to my budget...

This post has been edited by hanz079: Jan 11 2011, 12:59 PM

Crazy hor?
Anyway, there's another criteria I need to consider when buying anything... wathes, clothes... is that I am married with 2 kids... and I have this rule with my wife that I call a 75-25 split...
Meaning if I indulge in something, my wife can do the same at 25% of what I spend.
Example...
When I bought my Hamilton at 3000, she bought a Cyma watch for 800 (more or less 25%)
When I bought my Pontos at 8000, she requested a Mido ladies automatic watch at 2200. (again more or less 25%)
IF i were to buy the Zenith Grande Class Open Chronograph currently listed at USD4590 = around MYR14500, my wife has the RIGHT to require a watch that costs around MYR4000... now tell me am I in deep shit or what

Of course you have to take into consideration things that she can buy but i can't.... like handbags and cosmetics.... those costs a bomb you know?
But i get you, wives are a tough breed to please...
Back to the issue of watches.
There seems to be quite some positive feedback on the Zenith El Primero HW Chronograph.
I have never owned a manual wound watch before and might jump in... price looks reasonable for an EP...
Anyone here owned one? The steel bracelet is the only thing bothering me right now though...
Damn, now it's really feels like i overpaid for my Pontos...
Should have lingered in these forums more... I always buy frm shops direct.
Maybe I will give Zeetan a try... he replied to my mail pretty fast.

Haiyah, dat time just got my bonus... Go look see look see and then suddenly... long story short, half impulse buy lah. But thank god i still love the watch... well, we have to pay for our own education sometimes yah?

I was wondering how and where can you actually change to rubber strap? Coz all the aftermarket rubber straps i see are low quality...
I wonder if Zenith sells rubber straps that fit their models?

Frm my own pocket lor... haih... married life is tough.

Hey Patryn,
I juz go ahead and bought the Zenith EP Chrono HW that you recommended... Pending delivery though.
At first I saw it, I was like... lame...
But I spent the whole night looking thru pics and reviews and comments and the look start to grow on me.
Classic look, nothing to shout about but I might still be able leave it for my son if I took good care of it.
And the price is damn tempting... and no offence but really cheap for an EP...
I always though EPs were out of my league... went to the shop and have a look, all above 35k not yet discounted... but the starting price did freak me out.
I did not know about Zenith having entry level EPs.
Shows you guys juz how uneducated about watches I am.
A friend of mine dropped by my office and saw me finalizing the deal with Zeetan and he was like
That price for an EP? He almost threw a hissy fit coz now he feels he's overpaid on his Oris Divers Watch, the same I felt about my Pontos...
We both bought our watches at AD... this is my 1st time thru GD... hopefully all will go well.
Will update u guys and post some pics.

Can't bro, I am from Kota Kinabalu.
That's why I look for recommendations on which online dealer is legit.
Thanks to everyone.

I will climbing again this April.
It's my fourth time actually... maybe I can take a pic of my EP on the peak this time.
The previous 3 times i climb, i was wearing a Fossil Arkitekt...

I personally think seiko is good.
They make watches ranging frm cheap to almost rolex like price.
I am intrigued by the spring drive line of watches.