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

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closer
post Sep 12 2012, 05:00 PM

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Hi everyone,

Cutting straight to the point, this will be another recommendation post and I know how much fun you guys have with these ( : .

So details that I think will be useful:

-Budget ~RM12-13k (or SGD 5k)
-Metal Bracelet
-New
-42mm or less
-Mechanical
-Black Dial
-Chronograph not important but wouldn't mind


I basically want to step up in the wonderful world of horology. I purchased a Maurice Lacroix at the beginning of the year which basically served as my gateway drug into this unhealthy but at the same time very fulfilling obsession.

Any suggestions will be more than welcomed. I'm not asking for someone to choose a watch for me but I just want to know my options for fear of missing out on a better piece. Can someone hold my hand while I take this small step? tongue.gif
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post Sep 14 2012, 10:43 PM

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Thanks for all the replies fellas!


QUOTE(xuzen @ Sep 13 2012, 06:07 PM)
RM 12K -RM 13K is what I would call a yuppie trap. What you get at this range are hyped up ETA movement. Really expensive mass produced factory pieces specifically to trap those yuppies who has lots of free cash to spend. You want something good...

up your ante to RM 20K, now you get into the range of JLC or Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece or Pontos range. This is your entry level to real haute horologie.

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I do see where you are coming from with the above. From my own research, it seems like the budget I have set for myself is a very in between budget, not quite enough to take the next step up. I am considering freeing up some additional cash or I might postpone my purchase a couple of months ) :

QUOTE(yonggoh @ Sep 14 2012, 02:36 PM)

-Budget ~RM12-13k (or SGD 5k) (CHECK)
-Metal Bracelet (CHECK)
-New (CHECK)
-42mm or less (CHECK)
-Mechanical (Original moon watch is manual wind but you can have it in auto as well)
-Black Dial (CHECK)
-Chronograph not important but wouldn't mind (BONUS)

and you get an in-house movement, not to mention a historically significant piece...

Bare in mind however that the original moonwatch that you can still buy today is manual wind and uses a hesalite (not sapphire) crystal... there is a version that is auto and with sapphire  icon_rolleyes.gif
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The Speedy has crossed my mind due to its heritage but I do prefer the Seamaster and PO more if I were to buy an Omega haha. That is just from looking at pictures though and will definitely take a look at the Speedy in real life this weekend.



Anyway, no love for Tudor Black Bay/Pelagos? I know the movement is only ETA but damn they look pretty good (again from pictures) and are very reasonably priced.

And also, from everyone's experiences, where would be the most ideal place to buy a watch, Malaysia, Singapore, or an international Airport? I only list airport as an option because everyone claims everything in the airport is cheaper tongue.gif

Have a nice weekend everyone!
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