Comparing msrp I think both MY and SG are about the same price (SG price may be slightly more attractive if consider GST rebate). It all depends on the discount that dealers are willing to give.

On the topic of places with most attractive prices, I have heard HK is also a good place to hunt for mid-high end watches. Any comments/experiences to share?

My boss got his Submariner Date there for a significant discount a couple years back.

Is that a Soprod modded version of the ETA2892? GMT, power reserve...quite a few complications in there.

http://www.soprod.ch/clock-movement/9-162.html

Apparently this is due to the fact that although watches are tax free in Malaysia, watch parts are not. I believe bracelets fall under that category too hence the high price.

Here's mine in piano black, also a gift from the mrs

*popcorn

It is sweeping statements like yours that I find to be utterly conceited. Which reviews on Seagull are you referring to? You say better to buy an in-house movement, and then you go on and bash Rolex? Am I missing something here? Good luck, you just stirred the hornet's nest.

Wow 28k? Seriously? I'm impressed, good for you!

@ytkwong

I don't get your points on mass vs non mass produced items. BMW and Merc sells way more cars than Proton annually, they are definitely more 'mass produced'. People buy Rolex and luxury cars because of the brand prestige and because they can afford it, not based on the production volume.

I'm sorry to burst your bubble but even IWC uses eta and selita base movements. Are you sure you're paying for the R&D costs alone and not for the brand name?

Wearing a watch with PP / AP / VC stamped on the dial does not represent class. It only shows you have money to spend on watches, provided people even think it's the real thing. If you want to begin to grasp the concept of class I suggest you head on to forums such as Styleforum or thekerbau.

This post has been edited by deriku: Nov 26 2011, 05:59 PM

Oh come on, why the premature ending to the previous discussion? I see hanz was just sharpening his knives

Re Miyota movement, ck77 is right, rotor is a bit noisy, and the second hand has known to have a 'stutter' issue (luckily mine is fine).

With Laco now charging shipping fees, I think it would be worth to consider Steinhart.

hanz, how did the Ashford deal work out for you? I asked their customer service agent about another watch in the Daily Deals section but got no further discount (it's a 900 dollar watch anyway).

On the Port Royal, he was willing to take 100 off up front, probably could gone further if the potential buyer had persisted. Just fyi, good luck on the purchase

If I'm not mistaken Mido has been known to use top grade movements more than most other brands in it's category.

RIP, inventor of the coaxial escapement.

No experience with brick and mortar Hamilton dealers. But there are usually good deals online. Try ashford.com, a few models are featured in the daily deals e.g. Jazzmaster, Khaki, Below Zero etc..

400 for a swiss watch? The first thing that comes to mind is Swatch. Other entry level swiss brands e.g. Tissot start at around twice your current budget so you may have to reconsider. Or else go the Japanese route

Watches are non-taxable. However we would be interested to hear if you do face any problems with the customs staff

I bought a CW ladies chrono during their sales period and the quality is very good. Only thing is they are less well known in the market, and their prices have gone up quite a bit recently.

I can't recall as my family received on my behalf, you can ask CW thru their customer service.

Got it last year. Inflation is unavoidable, just that the price point does not seem as attractive as before.

Anyway, TGIF, I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my Speedy Pro!

If you are interested in any model in the "letting go" list, make me an offer