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post Oct 22 2012, 11:00 PM

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hi guys, i have a 13 year old tag heuer and its dials on the faceplate does not glow in the dark anymore. i've called tag and they told me that they will change the entire faceplate for a few hundred ringgit. are there any shops in klang valley that can just repaint on new luminance onto the faceplate without replacing it? thanks in advance!
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post Oct 23 2012, 04:46 PM

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QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ Oct 23 2012, 10:09 AM)
Why not just leave it as it is... More character like that.
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but i cant see the time when its dark! sad.gif
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post Oct 23 2012, 05:09 PM

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QUOTE(ck77 @ Oct 23 2012, 05:00 PM)
Use this method  biggrin.gif
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i dont smoke, so dont have a lighter =.=
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post Oct 24 2012, 02:33 PM

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QUOTE(patryn33 @ Oct 24 2012, 08:08 AM)
not sure u can get it relume, but in many cases relume by someone not experience always results in uneven finish.
that is why Tag ask u to get a new dial.

try here
http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/showthrea...lume-53374.html
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thanks, but the dude is in taiwan. i dont think its a good idea sending your watch overseas to some unknown guy.. haha.
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post Oct 24 2012, 03:14 PM

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[quote=sniper on the roof,Oct 24 2012, 02:56 PM]
My 17yo 1500 series says hi

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Yup.. agree.

looks like mine too! but the lumes are all dead sad.gif

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post Oct 24 2012, 03:36 PM

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feel like replacing her with the new ceramic aquaracer calibre 5. but there is just something that is stopping me from doing so sad.gif
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post Oct 24 2012, 05:14 PM

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QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ Oct 24 2012, 04:22 PM)
Then you require more poisoning  laugh.gif  laugh.gif
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please poison me! haha. i love how tags looks nice even after so many years and theyre affordable too biggrin.gif. too bad there is no crystal window behind the 2012 aquaracer to allow us to see its calibre 5 mechanics in the works~
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post Oct 24 2012, 07:04 PM

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QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ Oct 24 2012, 05:47 PM)
The easy way is check your box/warranty card la if you still have them.

Or roughly go through the catalogue http://www.calibre11.com/tag-heuer-catalogues/
Natural progression for Tag will be for this...  laugh.gif  laugh.gif  laugh.gif



But seriously, although unsubstantiated and all.. the interweb says that recent Aquaracers got some quality issue.

Budget how much?
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budget about 8k more or less. i actually love simplicity, dont really like those complicated chronos. any suggestions? what kind of quality issues does the current aquaracers face?

mother of god.. the planet ocean's beautiful shocking.gif

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post Oct 25 2012, 12:44 AM

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how much is the seamaster planet ocean going for?
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post Oct 25 2012, 09:22 AM

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seamaster planet ocean non-chrono is at $4,695.00 - 14360 ringgit. hmm pretty costly shocking.gif have to wait for this year's bonus first hahaha!

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post Oct 25 2012, 09:53 AM

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QUOTE(patryn33 @ Oct 25 2012, 09:27 AM)
Oops my bad, not many good lume work done even in the states.
if u insist getting it done, and want it right. just replace dial.Else just live with it. doing it with some brick and motar shop most likely will not get u the results u want anyway.


Added on October 25, 2012, 9:42 am

8k budget and a Tag? U are definitely a Tag fan. and I  2012 aquaracer would fit in your budget coming at ~6k+
according to your taste, U are into sporty watches on steel bracelet.

a Doxa is cool.
http://www.doxawatches.com/sub1200t_sharkhunter.htm

OP is expensive hard to find it on preown also. here is a pre own seamaster
http://www.watchseller.com/omseamprofau.html
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haha not to say a fan of TAG, they just look pleasant biggrin.gif.
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post Oct 25 2012, 10:22 AM

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QUOTE(patryn33 @ Oct 25 2012, 10:05 AM)
they also cost alot for a Elabore grade mod 2824/2836. paying alot for marketing.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f25/tag-calib...ade-298193.html

no marketing, unknown brand, great movement! Soprod  A-10!
http://www.orangewatchcompany.com/milsub/index.php
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does the movement type make a big difference in the watch's performance in terms of day to day use?
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post Oct 26 2012, 11:05 PM

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watatime quoted me rm16,000 for the omega seamaster planet ocean sad.gif
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post Oct 26 2012, 11:10 PM

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QUOTE(Everdying @ Oct 26 2012, 11:09 PM)
how many percent off is that? 15%?
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yeah i guess. the tag price was rm18900~
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post Oct 26 2012, 11:16 PM

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QUOTE(Everdying @ Oct 26 2012, 11:13 PM)
so what u think of its thickness?
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it looks a little bulky but can live with it. just that the price is a bit steep blink.gif
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post Oct 26 2012, 11:24 PM

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QUOTE(Everdying @ Oct 26 2012, 11:17 PM)
did u try out the new seamaster pro? or even the older PO? both those are around rm11k after discount.
or got no love for the 2500 movement?
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i just tried the PO 8500. never tried the older ones. i guess the movement improvements are just for own sheer pleasure?? laugh.gif
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post Oct 27 2012, 12:05 AM

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QUOTE(Everdying @ Oct 26 2012, 11:40 PM)
the new movement is definitely better.
but for most ppl also there is nothing wrong with the old one.
between both oldand new PO, few things divide most ppl...one is the ceramic bezel which doesnt look pure black...the other is of cos the thickness.
i like the ceramic bezel tho...but dont like the thickness tongue.gif
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i believe for people who are not watch collectors and hobbyist cant really see the difference in the movement type haha. the ceramic bezel is definitely nice though.
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post Oct 27 2012, 12:49 AM

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QUOTE(yonggoh @ Oct 27 2012, 12:43 AM)
At that price point of an Omega, one really SHOULD care about the movements that are beating in their timepieces...expensive things those are  rclxub.gif

The tendency is always to believe that a new movement is better because it after all is the latest and assumed most hi-tech and improved...but what new movements do not have, is a proven track record.

We have some legendary movements from the 60s/70s/80s that have stood the test of time and some of them are still being used in todays hi-end watches... the JLC 920 & 478, Lemania 321(is it still used today?? hmmm),  Zenith 3019 El-primero instantly come to mind... for testimonials of durability, accuracy and reliability... you'd also have to include various ETA movements (2890 - 2892) &  Valjoux 7750 as special mention as well...(i wont be mentioning any movements from the "holy trinity" as i will be bound to go on all sorts of other tangents  sweat.gif )

but then again i don't suppose most of the big fish who own S600 Mercedes ever opened their car bonnets in their lives...but then many of them sort cannot be considered enthusiasts as well...
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Added on October 27, 2012, 12:44 am

i heard omega has so much faith in their movement that they gave buyers a 4 year warranty on a new watch.
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say for the 2500 and the 8500 movement, would there be much difference? biggrin.gif
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post Oct 27 2012, 11:42 AM

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QUOTE(AceOfSpades @ Oct 27 2012, 11:02 AM)
Hey man, mind letting me know which watatime outlet you went to? interested in the PO and would like to go and try it out  drool.gif  cheers
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i went to watatime sg wang branch. the salesman told me 16k was not the lowest he can go, he will only go lower if youre super interested and going to buy on the spot haha. i think 15k is possible.
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post Nov 2 2012, 03:49 PM

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another 2010 tag heuer biggrin.gif

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