real cool, come with a cool price tag of rm$70k+, I wonder how much discount does AD give on such item
think is I love the movement more.

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Added on February 5, 2012, 3:40 ammy humble buy of this yr
this giant 48mm watch, finally in my collection.



This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 5 2012, 03:44 AM

yes mod 6498. Alpina a sister brand of Frederique Constant, ~1-2yrs ago developed a inhouse movement.
I bought this late, in the sense prices of these have gone up significantly. Alpina is pretty renown for the regulators, esp extreme.

of all the regulators in the market, Louis Erard, Chronoswiss, Sinn; I found them too similar, looking for a sporty watch. Oh.. all Mod 6498 don't hack (even for those PAM!!), which is a down side for those looking for a hacking movement.

http://www.alpina-watches.com/specialties/calibers/
http://blog.breitlingsource.com/2009/02/17...nitas-64976498/


Found a great deal. no returns but its a decorated 6498 at just US$300 or under rm$1K
http://store.debaufre.com/Csar-Stainless-G...-dw.18.08sg.htm


This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 5 2012, 09:06 PM

today's black cases are usually PVD. Yes mine is PVD.

where did U find this Bulova? can disclose?
quartz watch... thats out of the blue

This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 5 2012, 11:36 PM

these are the more popular ones.
These rect case are going at great prices. rm$800 for a auto. 40mm watch
http://www.junghansusa.com/Category/712_1/...Sale_font_.aspx



interestingly junghans use Seiko movement
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f8/new-jungha...tion-15932.html


This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 6 2012, 12:49 AM

Campanola is citizen's luxury line, much like Grand Seiko /Credor for Seiko.

read these
http://www.watchtime.at/archive/wt_2007_04...2007_04_114.pdf

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Added on February 9, 2012, 11:11 amwhats the exact model number? Radiomir is on alot of series.
at 17K I think its something like this? not if it base off Swiss Unitas, it does not hack, cannot stop second hand. Swiss Unitas only cost ~US$200. Paying $17K, U are paying alot for the brand.

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Added on February 9, 2012, 11:18 amiirc all Laco on miyota movement is on mineral.

sapphire crystal watch prices are generally higher. 400-500 rm no way u'll get sapphire.
u can find sapphire coated ones if u're lucky

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Added on February 9, 2012, 11:32 amno must for a 1st watch. 2k+
u looking for swiss? chrono? fashion brand or watch brands?
99% of the ppl here,.... burberry is a no go.

looking for a PVD military style watch. can try
http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/Aviation-vintage-,487.html

a swiss 7750 chrono, your budget only allows the below
http://www.uhr.info/en/Chronographs-from-UHR

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Added on February 9, 2012, 11:44 amthe citizen CAMPANOLA CTR57-1101. here going for US$3850 or rm11-12k
http://etopilica.ocnk.net/product/463


This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 9 2012, 11:44 AM

Campanolas focus on the dial manufacturing movement is secondary, the Jap artisan working on it have 30-50yrs of experience. many work on the dial lacquering with their bear fingers. Alot of the 60s-70s yr old artisan don't have fingerprint on the fingers they work extensive with.

are u looking it right?
steinhart u don't pay 19% tax but EUR$39 shipping.

steinhart it is EUR$ 353+39 = USD$525.

gnomon is US$550 + cost of travelling to SG or shipping.

it is at least RM$80 in savings.

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Added on February 9, 2012, 8:08 pmcheck page 1 post 1.
on top of that, u get your usual Tissot, Hamilton, Oris, Frederique Constant, Louis Erard, Mido, Epos

This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 9 2012, 08:13 PM

WRONG!
http://japwatches.wordpress.com/2007/08/28...and-ctr57-1102/
Grand Complication with
* 1/4 second chronograph (12 Hours)
* Perpetual Calendar
* Moon phase display

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Added on February 10, 2012, 9:41 amused to be whole lot cheaper.

ppl looking for a non inhouse movement on PAM should read this
http://panerai.watchprosite.com/show-forum...1688/ti-750473/

the non display back version on PAM is kinda weakly decorated. I have to say close to the job steinhart did for 0.1 of the cost.

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Added on February 10, 2012, 9:49 amquartz or mechanical?

ie
http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/MARINE-C...-roman,284.html


This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 10 2012, 10:08 AM

steinhart online only - brands that distributes thru AD are over your budget for the kinda watch U are going for.

willing to go Singapore?
U can get the same watch thru middle man for RM$100-200 more.

go to page 1 post 1 for suggestion

budget of 2K?
what design? page 1 post 1 is a good starting pt.

clean? are U plan on relume too? is that a quartz or auto?
changing the Steel Band would cost alot of money. can cost anywhere from rm$500-1k.


not related, sharing a deal. ~6k, after 42% discount. a MOD 7750 with pwr res. LE at 150 pcs only
http://www.doxawatches.com/ultraspeed.htm


This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 16 2012, 12:01 PM

not a good fake, alot of fake do a better job than this.

don't have the exact address, but its base in KL
http://www.collectorstime.com/contact.php

non nego from my understanding, everyone experience has been very positive from what I read on WUS

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Added on February 18, 2012, 12:59 pminteresting design. U should give them a call b4 visiting and see if they can order it



This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 18 2012, 12:59 PM

thats a beater!
don't think Louis Erard make Steel band, depending on the lug size u may find it with 3rd brand. U could buy it online and change it yourself or walk into a watchmaker to get them done (depending on where u are located).

I was like U many many many yrs ago.
I also don't have $$ for crazy high 5 figure watches.

Casio make good watches, nice beater

These RXW prices went up by a good (39k yen to 60k yen) US$150 or ~rm$500! looks like they are popular or new stock just came in. The GMT is available now with 8 remainding.
http://www.rxw.jp/collection/poseidon/index.html



This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 20 2012, 12:26 AM

what's your budget? its already low at US$90, U looking for cheaper or more expensive; or where to buy locally?

see page 1 post 1

design? auto? quartz? need more info.
or check out page 1 post 1