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 The Watch Thread v4, no watch is 2 cheap or 2 pricey 2 talk

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post Jan 1 2012, 07:00 AM

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QUOTE(Jason @ Jan 1 2012, 02:20 AM)
i certainly see the value in rolex, but it doesn't bring a smile to my face.

The argument for Rolex is always valid.. no matter where in the world you are, not just Asia, Rolex is Rolex.. its the Ferrari of watches.

Personally I can't seem to justify paying >$5000 for a mass manufactured piece. And I feel mass manufactured ones have less character and soul to it, so I would steer towards vintages.. some guy could have the latest and greatest Rolex Sub, and you'd pop out with a Rolex red sub and win the day. No amount of money is gonna buy you this Rolex if nobody is selling it. I guess I like the feeling of being unique. lol.
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I thought U're thinking of a preown Rolex Sub? Vintage pieces such as Red Sub are not cheap either.
vintage watches are great but they do cost a bit to maintain.. buy a 30-50yr old Rolex and still have to throw ~2K into servicing (oiling movement, changing all the gaskets.. no relume). the cost of Unique is expensive.

I read about a 1 man brand - Bernhard Zwinz.
only 11 pieces will be made, it comes with a price tag of 240,000 Francs or RM$810,150!
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wanted something not so limited. try Roger Smith. his annual production is 10 pieces a yr.
Series 2 is priced at gbp$35K or rm$172,100.
http://tp178.com/ct/rogersmith/series2/teaser.htm
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Dornblueth & Sohn production also low at 120 pieces a yr.
http://thewatch.watchfinder.co.uk/the-insi...-dornbluth-sohn
http://www.timezone.com/library/tzints/tzi...925903176093750
http://www.dornblueth.com/
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QUOTE(Shawnzz @ Jan 2 2012, 02:17 AM)
hey guys, happy new year! just got hold of a panerai! my 1st luxury watch. Its a gift from my dad! Just wanna ask, where can i buy panerai leather straps? i wanna look for a dark leather brown 1, something like in the pic.

http://professionalwatches.com/panerai292_brown1.html

And how do u guys keep ur watches? in the box? or on the table? haha, sry to ask this kinda of noob questions, because i dont use to own such luxury item. Kinda scared to wear it at times :s

anyways, this is the pic of my watch smile.gif
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a PAM 292, dad so generous.. over rm$29K.
anyway u can put it where U feel safe!

Pam leather band best obtain online. U can get them custom made too. $29K watch don't be cheap get it a nice Cordovan strap
ie
http://www.europelli.com/
[url=http://www.watches24seven.com/gallery2/main.php?
http://www.thestrapsmith.com/The_StrapSmith/Welcome.html
http://www.gregstevens-design.com/sizing.html
http://www.tcstraps.com/category/CUSTRPS.html

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QUOTE(ck_blink @ Jan 2 2012, 05:26 AM)
is mido a good watch? planning to get this...

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yes Mido is good brand. on ETA 2836 Elaboré grade pvd..
what's the price after discount? ~3.1k?

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/pretty-mido-599589-2.html
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Dear Mr. Farshadfar,

You will find below more information about the movement ETA 2836-2:
H4, 11 ½ “’, ø 25.60mm, H:5.05mm, 25 jewels, 28800A/h, power reserve: more than 38 hours, INCABLOC, NIVACOURBE, NIVAROX II, NIVAFLEX NO. Function: HMSD+ Day.
Please note that we use an elaborate movement (as for the reference M005.430.11.031.00)

Best Regards

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post Jan 3 2012, 02:19 AM

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QUOTE(lk3 @ Jan 2 2012, 03:33 PM)
guys finally after much consideration guess i will settle for the zeppeliln hand winding chronograph, anyone of you know where to get it? and what is the price range?
any recommendation on world timer watch?
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red army I heard prices are pretty high.
http://www.redarmywatches.com/collection_b...8&cat=3&brand=9

online it is cheaper
http://www.longislandwatch.com/GZ/Graf_Zep...n_Watches_2.htm

another similar design watch by Alpina retails at us$2,795 after discount rm$6.5K
http://www.alpina-watches.com/en/watch/AL-860SCP4S6.htm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeazft/6467602213/
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Hanhart Admiral Chronograph
http://www.watchseller.com/haadch.html

hmmmm budget on world timer watch? quartz or mechanical?
here is a quartz watch
- TX T3B811 500 Series World Time @ ~rm$900
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QUOTE(ck_blink @ Jan 2 2012, 08:16 PM)
if i can get below 3k, is it a good bargain?  smile.gif
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how much below?

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QUOTE(uriah heep @ Jan 3 2012, 02:36 PM)
Any love for GP watches?
Interested in GP's 1966 collection.
Owners, kindly share your experiences. Thanks.
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love but no $$.. at us$22.9k or over rm$72K.
no worries with poor fit and finish. they make great watches.
http://www.watchtime.com/2011/03/girard-pe...dar-white-gold/

read about review here
http://indepth.watchprosite.com/show-nblog.post/ti-581701/

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QUOTE(Shawnzz @ Jan 3 2012, 11:28 PM)
Hey guys, Im going to buy a invicta 8232 aka submariner clone from amazon. Do u guys think its safe? as in the authenticity of the watch?

here is the link invicta 8232
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no worries... not many ppl would fake a Invicta watch. things on amazon I highly doubt it is fake.

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QUOTE(uriah heep @ Jan 4 2012, 12:32 AM)
Have to start saving or go for the base 3 hands + date model lol...
In my opinion (doesn't mean much though), GP's full calendar moon phase has one of the most balanced and pleasing dials.
Thanks for pointers, Patryn33.
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not much of a looker here. and still it cost ~rm$16K
http://www.jomashop.com/girard-perregaux-49570-0-11-114.html

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QUOTE(Shawnzz @ Jan 4 2012, 12:05 AM)
Hey patryn. Do u think this invicta is a good buy? for about 100usd shipped. Its quite a bargain, imo . But the mineral glass puts me down. I dont know how much trashing could it take :/
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no my brand... can't comment if it is good buy. sorry

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QUOTE(Shawnzz @ Jan 4 2012, 01:28 AM)
Hahaha, true, But im just looking for a mechanical watch for my daily beater. Even if i get a real Rol Sub, i wont use it daily.
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my vote goes to Orient.
page 1 post 1 does show some Sub clone.
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QUOTE(lk3 @ Jan 4 2012, 10:30 AM)
guys decided to buy the zeppelin hand winding chronograph 7608-1 but came across the self winding 7618-1 instead .... one is russian movement one is ETA .... now in dillema ...... can anyone help me out here? design almost the same .... and patryn33 thanks for the world timer TX will have a look at it ... but any other recommendation? preferably mechanical ... thanks man
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is that what U saw? it cost alot more
http://www.junkers-shop.de/Zeppelin-Watch-...graph-with-Date
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A singapore shop is selling at US$1.6K that is like 2X the price of 7608-1! if that is the case might as well get the Alpina watch that I had mention, it is also similar in design. look at post #450
http://www.superchrono.com/index.php?main_...roducts_id=4402

what's your budget with GMT watch? us$5.4K or RM$17k is within your budget?

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QUOTE(lk3 @ Jan 5 2012, 07:16 PM)
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guess will settle for the zeppelin handwinding movement cuz for me that design is perfect haha
well for GMT budget is around 5-7k la but curious of the 17k one ... what izit huh?
only automatic or hand winding movement pls.. thanks smile.gif
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GMT runs on eta 2893 very standard looking.

for ~17K can get
http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/M...17/product.html
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around your budget try
http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/M...html?cid=123620
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up your budget can get this. best deal now. no in production now. 3 timezone plus alarm.
http://www.shopdi.com/Maurice-Lacroix-Mens...&ci_sku=2109750
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QUOTE(lky88 @ Jan 6 2012, 07:00 PM)
Hey guys, not really a watch person but i really like them . I'm thinking of buying something automatic around rm3k ( willing to stretch abit if i really like it )
Will be using very often and would be my first proper watch .
Suggestions?
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did u try page 1 post 1?
something auto and 3k is too general to suggest anything.

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QUOTE(iVW @ Jan 7 2012, 09:17 AM)
may i know where can I change my watch strap from leather to rubber?
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U can do it yourself.

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QUOTE(lky88 @ Jan 7 2012, 08:30 PM)
Hmm, okay . i know its rather vague .
Well ,
budget 3k for something auto
non-chain/ metal strap
looking for something sturdy
i like fancy watches
Couple of friends suggested oris, ball or tissot .. wanna ask what series/ or range should i look at ?
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seeking well marketed brands or lesser known brands? with your budget cannot get a 7750 chrono movement from Oris/Ball/Tissot. by fancy I assme U like many sub dials.

lesser known brand can get something U can customize..
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a Guinand series 20, U can email watchmaker to customize hands or dial.
their 7750 are well decorated, unlike the well marketed Tissot/Oris if u wanted a display back
http://guinand-watch.com/index.php?option=...d=63&Itemid=181

next 2 brands don't allow customization but make great watches.

Steinhart is very well made watches too. unfortunately like Oris only the rotor is decorated.
http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/chronographs.html

this is on sale, great value too, under 2K for a 7750.
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/watch-typ...hs/c40ipk2.html
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if U like black.. here is a DLC watch at a great value.
http://www.ocean7watchco.com/cs2/index.php...&product_id=132

worried about case getting scratch, get a ceramic case
http://www.ocean7watchco.com/cs2/index.php...&product_id=130

Pammy is the in thing, can afford a great rxw or from Dievas
http://www.rxw.jp/collection/poseidon/index.html
http://www.longislandwatch.com/Dievas/Dievas_Watches-4.htm

with oris U can get something like the below, but I don't think it is your style
http://www.watchseller.com/orbigcrcoss.html
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can get a Louis Erard La sportive watch or a Longines conquest watch
http://www.timepiecestore.com/catalog/loui...a-sportive.html
http://www.timepiecestore.com/catalog/l3-6...-men-watch.html

if u can make it to SG, here is a pre-own watch.
http://www.jwwatch.com/showpro_details.asp?id=9&cat=593
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U might not appreciate this Soprod mod movement or complication or what it does. any well market brand with such complication maybe 3-5X your budget.
http://www.watchseller.com/eqoftimlimed.html
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steinhart only avail online or in a store in Singapore.
there is a entire forum dedicated to steinhart
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f275/

u may like UHR chrono watches too
http://www.uhr.info/en/Chronographs-from-UHR

oris? U can always change a steel to leather.

for ball, U only can get such model
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QUOTE(lky88 @ Jan 8 2012, 11:13 PM)
hmmm, maurice lacroix cant get anything nice for 3 k also ?

http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/Nav-B-Ch...ck-DLC,458.html
I'm eyeing this one too

Anyone have any experience with them ?
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sure but only quartz and those pontos series only.

steinhart has great reputation, no worries.

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QUOTE(razuryza @ Jan 8 2012, 11:29 PM)
wanna ask for opinion. is it worth to service a 2k tissot quartz watch? the dial suddently loose and sometimes it stopped then ketuk2 it moves again. if so, how much usually it cost?

the watch is more than 5 years already...
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dial loose? it is the face, the face don't move, the hands move. so what is loose?
since it is quartz when is the last time U change battery?

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QUOTE(ESLord @ Jan 9 2012, 07:30 AM)
Will be making a short trip to Paris. Are any watches there worth buying?
About rm5k budget.
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nothing in France.
use 5K to just buy LV and sell it locally, with the profit you can up your budget!
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QUOTE(aliluya @ Jan 9 2012, 06:01 PM)
dear all, one quick question on buying watch online in thewatchery.com site. in the shipping what shall i choose?
there are:
1. Ground Free
2. UPS - 3rd day -usd 14
3. ups - 2nd day - usd 5

Which should i choose?
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That only applies to domestic US shipping. That does not apply to international shipping.
international is US$40, read the below
http://www.thewatchery.com/cust/shipoptions.asp?d=0


QUOTE(kevler @ Jan 9 2012, 06:38 PM)
how's the warranty ? is it covered internationally ? i do like this watch CAG7010.FT6013 .. far cheaper than authorized dealer
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warranty is supplied by thewatchery, anything U have to send your watch back to them.
quartz watch, no worries with watch breaking due to manufacturing defects. I don't see U claiming warranty.
most ppl claim warranty with auto, with watch running too fast or slow.

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CK77, so soon hoot a nice watch.. nothing this yr.
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QUOTE(ken_ng @ Jan 14 2012, 03:04 PM)
Hi, i'm a newbie here. May i ask is there anyone of u use Polywatch scratch remover before?
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I used it on swatch and oris b4
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QUOTE(ken_ng @ Jan 15 2012, 08:49 AM)
ic. Does polywatch done a nice job? And may i ask is it only able to recover those minor scratches?
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it did a nice job. minor scratches is easy to recover.
major scratches U will be polishing for a long time and U are thinning the crystal to a pt that it may break.
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QUOTE(lk3 @ Jan 16 2012, 11:16 AM)
guys need your help.... gonna make a purchase on the zeppelin 7608-1 but was wondering with that kinda money ( m readi to spend 3k+) shld i settle for something else? mayb a louis erard or a frederique constant , with ETA? is eyeing on the louis 69 257 AA 21 or mayb a frederique Vintage Rally Chronograph Automatic but must save up for it .... help me guys.... by the way the frederique is in house movement?
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most FC watches use ETA, only a handful are on inhouse movement.
got to save alot more for those inhouse movements.

of course I am pro shopping online, Tissot is heavily marketed and cost alot.

not sure if u can find Bill Max AD there
http://www.stardust.com/moderndesignwatches.html
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this only online
http://www.xetum.com/swiss-automatic-watch...off-white-dial/
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This is cheap at US$499 or rm$1.6K
http://www.ocean7watchco.com/cs2/
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QUOTE(fcchung @ Jan 17 2012, 09:51 AM)
i want to buy tissot watch...which design more nicer?i want to buy leather...
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budget? auto? quartz? chrono? day date?
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