The Watch Thread v3, Affordable or not depends on individual
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 Nov 15 2011, 08:49 PM
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Hey guys, any comment on the speedy pro with the 1863 movement? is it worth it? ref number: 3573.50.00. any idea bout the price after discount?
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Nov 15 2011, 08:56 PM
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QUOTE(JackLee88 @ Nov 15 2011, 08:49 PM) Hey guys, any comment on the speedy pro with the 1863 movement? is it worth it? ref number: 3573.50.00. any idea bout the price after discount? What you mean is it worth? Only you can answer that. List about RM15k discount about 10% |
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Nov 15 2011, 09:24 PM
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QUOTE(ck77 @ Nov 15 2011, 08:56 PM) What you mean is it worth? Only you can answer that. As in, for that price would you buy it? Is the movement, finishing and quality of it worth the price? Right now, I'm deciding between this speedy and the new planet ocean with the 8500 movement. I know both are under different categories and both serve different purposes but both are fantastic watches. List about RM15k discount about 10%  which one would you guys go for?This post has been edited by JackLee88: Nov 15 2011, 09:25 PM |
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Nov 15 2011, 09:37 PM
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QUOTE(JackLee88 @ Nov 15 2011, 09:24 PM) As in, for that price would you buy it? Is the movement, finishing and quality of it worth the price? Right now, I'm deciding between this speedy and the new planet ocean with the 8500 movement. I know both are under different categories and both serve different purposes but both are fantastic watches. as you rightly mentioned..both different style...speedy perhaps have edge in terms of history...a classic unchanging design..while the PO has gone through some new facelift....try out one and see which one sings loudest to you...lucky fella to be able to decide between these 2 beauties... which one would you guys go for? |
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Nov 16 2011, 06:55 AM
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QUOTE(xuzen @ Nov 15 2011, 03:34 PM) I also went to over to the Tissot shop at MidValley lst weekend and I saw a Heritage Limited Edition Valjoux -7750 chronometer. Price was RM 8,500.00 and no discount. not really that hard to find COSC 7750 at that price.Other model can discount 25%. But then it is quite difficult to get a Valjoux-7750 movement COSC. I am tempted. Some notable mention is the Ball Enginner Hydrocarbon Magnate ETA-2892-2 COSC @ RM 8,050.00 also Limited Edition. I am Salivating. It seems these COSC Valjoux and 2892 movement are quite difficult to get whereas the 2824 are dim a dozen. To give reader a sense of comparison, Rolex which is equivalent to ETA-2892/3 chronometer movement is priced around RM 20K above. Xuzen ie Guinand watch is cert Chronometer by German not swiss COSC, even harder to find. http://guinand-watch.com/index.php?option=...=183&Itemid=420 2892 COSC not hard to find too, really depends where u look. Rolex movement is not equivalent to ETA 2892 chrono grade. finishing of ETA 2892 maybe better than a Rolex. price and brand is not a good way to compare. Rolex spend more $$ than Ball in marketing. Ball LE resale value is usually weaker than Rolex. |
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Nov 17 2011, 10:10 AM
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QUOTE(patryn33 @ Nov 16 2011, 06:55 AM) not really that hard to find COSC 7750 at that price. the Guinand has a nice pilot dail and a diver bezel. or is it just me? ie Guinand watch is cert Chronometer by German not swiss COSC, even harder to find. http://guinand-watch.com/index.php?option=...=183&Itemid=420 2892 COSC not hard to find too, really depends where u look. Rolex movement is not equivalent to ETA 2892 chrono grade. finishing of ETA 2892 maybe better than a Rolex. price and brand is not a good way to compare. Rolex spend more $$ than Ball in marketing. Ball LE resale value is usually weaker than Rolex. but looks very nice... |
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Nov 17 2011, 11:37 AM
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Just received my homage from David Sen. Below are the pictures of them. Tel me what you guys think.
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Nov 17 2011, 11:40 AM
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QUOTE(h11g @ Nov 17 2011, 11:37 AM) Just received my homage from David Sen. Below are the pictures of them. Tel me what you guys think. Finally arrived  Look big on your wrist though. |
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Nov 17 2011, 11:43 AM
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QUOTE(ck77 @ Nov 17 2011, 11:40 AM) Finally arrived Bro doesn't look good on me? But the construction of the watch is top notch. Look big on your wrist though. Added on November 17, 2011, 11:57 ambro also davidsen included a see thru caseback for me, i want to get it change, can you recommend me a place where i can get the case back change? This post has been edited by h11g: Nov 17 2011, 11:57 AM |
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Nov 17 2011, 12:17 PM
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The MM homages look huge. 47mm?
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Nov 17 2011, 12:25 PM
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QUOTE(deriku @ Nov 17 2011, 12:17 PM) The MM homages look huge. 47mm? Yes bro it is 47mm destro with 6497 Swiss unitas movement.The other one is 44mm pvd Swiss automatic movement with power reserved meter. What do you think? |
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Nov 17 2011, 01:03 PM
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@h11g
its gorgeous. |
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Nov 17 2011, 01:15 PM
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QUOTE(fluffy6640 @ Nov 17 2011, 01:03 PM) @h11g Thanks bro. The picture I posted doesn't do it justice because I crop the size for easier upload. The watch looks much better irl.its gorgeous. |
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Nov 17 2011, 01:48 PM
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Lume shot of my mm.
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Nov 17 2011, 02:20 PM
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They come in Swiss movements? Most of the other (affordable) homage makers I know use the Asian version.
How's the quality of the case and crown protector? Lume lasts long? How much did they set you back? |
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Nov 17 2011, 02:27 PM
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QUOTE(h11g @ Nov 17 2011, 01:15 PM) Thanks bro. The picture I posted doesn't do it justice because I crop the size for easier upload. The watch looks much better irl. ah, that's why the pic looks a little pixelated. hehe.but like deriku mentioned, its a swiss unitas? normally its the asian seagull right?  the lume im guessing its super luminova type lume?  |
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Nov 17 2011, 02:30 PM
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Hi everyone, can anyone suggest me a watch to buy for my girl within 1k? or maybe slightly above?
Just a brief description on what she likes. She likes small watches as she got small wrists. Simple and yet elegant type. Preferably with aluminum strap and not leather. Thank you everyone! |
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Nov 17 2011, 02:55 PM
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Guys I'm thinking to buy a new watch, the budget is around RM700 + -.
Saw some of it like Titus Seiko and Casio. Anyone can recommend me a watch? |
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Nov 17 2011, 02:59 PM
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1. What is the common discount that you can get? Possible to get more than 30% discount over the listed retail price?
2. Do you guys get charged extra for payment using credit card? Any tips on how to negotiate with the merchant? Thanks! |
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Nov 17 2011, 03:07 PM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Nov 17 2011, 02:59 PM) 1. What is the common discount that you can get? Possible to get more than 30% discount over the listed retail price? 1. sadly i have never gotten more than 30%. there's a shop in Gaint at my area, where i asked about their tissot seastar 1000 non-chrono, sales girl said 25% discount, if i kompom mau, boleh kasi lagi murah. i assume still can get more than 30%. lemme go "harress" that girl. 2. Do you guys get charged extra for payment using credit card? Any tips on how to negotiate with the merchant? Thanks!  2. nope. i never got charged with my cc purchase. im guessing the interest (if any) might be tied with the bank cc, i doubt it can be negotiated? im guess shooting in the dark on this. Added on November 17, 2011, 3:10 pm QUOTE(TheSecRet @ Nov 17 2011, 02:55 PM) Guys I'm thinking to buy a new watch, the budget is around RM700 + -. type of watch preferred? chrono? non chrono?Saw some of it like Titus Seiko and Casio. Anyone can recommend me a watch? im a seiko guy, so i'd say, for that budget, a seiko monster? or the skx007 or skx009. This post has been edited by fluffy6640: Nov 17 2011, 03:10 PM |
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