The Watches Thread V2
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 Aug 20 2010, 10:20 PM
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hi..i'm new here....this thread is great...I previously owned a Casio Edifice and now wearing a Seiko 5 automatics..
 I'm currently interested in a Tissot PRC200 Chronograph.. http://www.watchshop.com/mens-tissot-prc20...652-p29833.html And i really wonder...how much could i get this in Malaysia? i am currently in Australia..i'm not sure how much they are selling this in AU but things are generally more expensive in Aus.. I also saw this watch selling at a ridiculously cheap price in Ebay...which makes me feel it might not be authentic...How do i know if a watch is authentic? |
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Aug 20 2010, 11:11 PM
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QUOTE(ck77 @ Aug 20 2010, 11:01 PM) Beware of fake Tissot! wow...the difference between the authentic and replica is just so small to spot...http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.ph...pic,1270.0.html I would say Malaysia is cheaper coz of tax free status and no GST. Added on August 20, 2010, 11:03 pm beau, get your 14060 first   guess i'll buy in malaysia then...coming back to malaysia end of the year... Any recommended and reliable shops? |
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Aug 23 2010, 12:52 AM
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guys..i'm back..i was looking at a tissot PRC200 quartz chrono previously for roughly rm1k...then my friend suggested me me a PRC200 automatics chrono...and it's rm1.8k...do you think it's worth the extra rm800?
http://www.watchshop.com/mens-tissot-prc20...652-p29833.html http://www.watchshop.com/mens-tissot-prc20...-p99930806.html |
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Aug 23 2010, 09:29 AM
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QUOTE(patryn33 @ Aug 23 2010, 01:19 AM) more like extra ~1K. this tissot chrono movement is ETA C01.211 base on 5100 and a swatch watch movement 2250 and it does have plastic parts. from what I read Plastic age and they break and require replacement over time unlike 7750.  I think for auto chrono this more value for $$. its on ETA 7750 found on many watches. http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/view-chrono/c40skk.html info on eta 7750 and brands that use this engine http://www.chronomaddox.com/valjoux_7750_engine.html pic of ETA C01.211  pic of 7750  So if i have a budget of rm1500, what watch would you recommend? i'm looking for a chrono...prefer mechanical but can settle for a quartz... |
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Aug 26 2010, 11:18 PM
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QUOTE(ck77 @ Aug 26 2010, 10:28 PM) One is normal automatic, the other is chrono movement. Of course the price is different. How about comparing ETA C01.211 with ETA 7750? It's quite new and not much feedback on the net...7750 is a most common chrono movement, been around for years and reliable. |
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Aug 27 2010, 09:28 AM
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QUOTE(@udio_jr @ Aug 27 2010, 08:17 AM) Stowa is nice! But with my current budget, i think i'll only able to afford the basic Antea, lol... I'm interested to know the build quality between Tissot, Hamilton, Victorinox and Christopher Ward too...Christopher ward seems quite nice, never heard about it before this though. At that price point it is very attractive for the features it offers. Wonder how's the built quality of it, how does it fares against a Stowa? Between brands like Tissot, Victorinox and Stowa, is there much difference between the built quality? |
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Aug 31 2010, 08:07 PM
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QUOTE(cyew86 @ Aug 31 2010, 05:24 PM) the last i saw City Chain was carrying the latest models, around RM700 with 25% discount. but i noticed that you prefer leather strap, their flagship models come with stainless steel straps Hmm..not very fond of city chain...feel that their watches are priced quite expensively even after discount... |
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Aug 31 2010, 08:46 PM
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QUOTE(cyew86 @ Aug 31 2010, 08:36 PM) any nice shops to recommend? Previously i just bought Casio and Seiko...these are quite commonly found...i bought my Seiko 5 last year from an old shop in Penang...the boss quite nice and the price they offered me is about rm150 cheaper that what city chain offered... but the highest end watch they have is Citizen and Seiko...have to look elsewhere if want swiss watches... |
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Aug 31 2010, 10:56 PM
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QUOTE(superamd @ Aug 31 2010, 10:26 PM) Was quoted swiss CHF 2770 for Maurice Lacroix Pontos Chronograph <PT6188-SS001-330> is it a good buy ? The watch looks awesome...CHF2770 is how much in RM? |
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Sep 1 2010, 06:32 PM
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damn...missed out on Christopher Ward's nearly new C40 deal....aih..no fate..
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Sep 1 2010, 10:07 PM
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QUOTE(BL!Tz^_^ @ Sep 1 2010, 09:14 PM) hmm.....thanks for your opinion... Supplied by Swatch Group...Tissot uses ETA movements... now saving money to buy Tissot PRS 516 retrograde... another question here, are those watch manufacturers under Swatch Group make their own movement or the movement supplied by Swatch Group? |
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Sep 1 2010, 10:26 PM
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QUOTE(patryn33 @ Sep 1 2010, 08:43 PM) keep checking the site, U never know! I'm still indecisive between PVD C40 or Leather C40...a bit skeptical about PVD coating quality...coz my seiko 5 was ion plated and i have to be very wary every time i wear time Hopefully the have some discount coupons soon...the Nearly New deal is just too limited and chances are low i would be able to get one.. |
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Sep 7 2010, 01:32 PM
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Do you guys know is there any extra charges on credit/debit card for purchases made in foreign currency? say a maybank credit/debit card on christopher ward's watch...emailed Maybank to ask about this but they totally ignored me...
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Sep 8 2010, 12:28 AM
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QUOTE(nando @ Sep 7 2010, 10:23 PM) no extra charges i think...but of course...dont expect the exchange rate to be as good as the money changers.. Was slightly worried...public bank charges 1.25% on top of the conversion rate and commonwealth bank (aussie bank) charges 2.95% on top of the conversion rate...so was wondering which one would be lower.. |
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Sep 10 2010, 01:08 PM
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seems like there's a price drop on certain models for Christopher ward...at least for c40...but the PVD version is gone...
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Sep 10 2010, 02:43 PM
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USD 500 sure is cheap...it is USD750 if you buy from CW directly...and currently the have glitches on their website...the prices are lower than the actual current price..
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Sep 10 2010, 09:15 PM
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QUOTE(nando @ Sep 10 2010, 08:30 PM) what do you mean? CW website had some problems for 2-3 hours this afternoon... can explain?prices displayed were those 1 year ago...so about 40-50 pounds cheaper... but they realized it and change it back fairly quickly...can you imagine...c40 speedhawk at 420pounds with free alligator strap upgrade...compared to 468 pounds now... |
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Sep 11 2010, 11:39 AM
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QUOTE(silverwave @ Sep 11 2010, 11:08 AM) What is the price of PRC200? Less than rm2k... |
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Sep 11 2010, 01:25 PM
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QUOTE(patryn33 @ Sep 11 2010, 12:00 PM) CW new collection reminds me of Omega seamaster dial. wow...the resemblance is very similar...http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/sport...60-tri-skk.html  this maybe 1 of the cheapest 2893-2 watch out there http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/sport...-gmt-skko.html#   |
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Sep 25 2010, 01:14 PM
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below rm500 probably seiko 5s and Orients...
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