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post Aug 15 2016, 12:12 PM

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QUOTE(Everdying @ Aug 15 2016, 12:05 PM)
what red tips? on second hand? i dont mind tongue.gif
the hands are actually not short, looks same length to me.
just the dial design different with indices further from center, and also slightly bigger dial gives impression it became shorter.

then again, i wouldnt buy a bambino anyway...i dont wear anything that will complement it.
waiting for mako 2...
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Ya, the green and gold combo looked decent to me, suddenly got red tip out of nowhere.

The hands I've always complained for Bambino, I think the v1 and v2 had slightly longer hour hand and v3 they suddenly shortened it.

Orient Bambino always feels like two steps forward and one step back to me, which is why I've never bought one despite the value. Rather look at Mako...
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post Oct 8 2016, 11:43 AM

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QUOTE(Everdying @ Oct 7 2016, 10:42 PM)
spotted ray raven 2 today, as expected retail around rm1.3k...at rm1290.
less 30% so rm903... really gg price.

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Is it due to the currency weakness? Last time Orient was supposed to be the cheap alternative...

Or is it due to the Orient USA strategy of pricing it high then offering steep discounts which the don't here?
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post Oct 8 2016, 11:52 AM

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QUOTE(Everdying @ Oct 8 2016, 11:49 AM)
obviously not currency weakness as that is only around 20% higher compared to last yr, while prices have gone up by as much as 40%.

and orient usa is in no way affiliated to orient HQ...its just a dealer only that decided to call themselves orient.
solar time here can technically call themselves orient malaysia too if they wish.
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So it is just Orient trying to position themselves as a higher priced brand?
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post Oct 19 2016, 04:40 PM

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QUOTE(siles1991 @ Oct 19 2016, 03:39 PM)
Guys anyone know where in PJ specifically around bandar utama area has a watch shop that sells the bambino v3 or v4?
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Maybe not PJ specifically but I remember watch shop in MV carries all 4 gen.. Usually Solar time also have a healthy range of Orient.
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post Jun 30 2017, 02:15 PM

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QUOTE(andrewhtf @ Jun 30 2017, 02:08 PM)
Wont go wrong with either one, both are good.

Just buy whichever one that catches your eyes.

Just FYI, Orient is owned by Seiko Corp but Seiko allows it to act mostly independently.
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Actually, owned by Seiko Epson Corp which is owned by Seiko Group tongue.gif
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post Jul 7 2017, 09:44 AM

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QUOTE(kahtsin @ Jul 5 2017, 02:13 PM)
Hey guys, I'm gonna go scout for Orient Mako II later. Price listed around is about RM 7xx, is this with or without the 20+% discount (Say, they drop the price to RM6xx+++ or lower)? Need help because if the price is good I might grab it on the spot.

I'll try around Subang/Sunway/One Utama area first. Will try to avoid KL area but I read that Sungei Wang outlet has nice people so maybe Saturday I'll drop by. Any experienced buyer can shed some light or share your experiences?

Thanks!
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I think if you go to the malls, it will be listed above RM7xx and with their 20%, it might fall to RM7xx, so you aren't really saving much vs online. But, you might get lucky so go take a look.

Pertama Complex would be another good place to scout for your Japanese watches and get a good deal.
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post Jul 7 2017, 03:34 PM

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QUOTE(kahtsin @ Jul 7 2017, 03:31 PM)
I see. Noted with thanks! so basically any price below the online prices is worth getting?
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I'd say so, save your time hunting left right for what would be a minor difference in price. Go and molest it until you syok and buy if it the price is right. thumbup.gif
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post Jul 11 2017, 02:06 PM

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QUOTE(Everdying @ Jul 8 2017, 01:36 PM)
so that's what they're calling it now.
i tried it a few months ago... quite big... plus its a faux diver / fashion piece cos there's no lume at all on the bezel.
but for those who want couples watches that look like divers... then got another choice.
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Yea, I saw it in pictures when it was launched and it looked good, until I got to the sizing.
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post Jul 19 2017, 09:47 AM

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QUOTE(kahtsin @ Jul 19 2017, 12:40 AM)
I'm not familiar with Orient watches, but I can definitely FEEL the rotor moving when I walk. Other watches you can feel it IF YOU WANT TO but this one I can definitely feel it even with the slightest movement. It is also making some noise too.

I adjust the time earlier together with my other two watches (so they basically have the same time) and the orient is already 2 minutes faster. I'll wait and see until end of the week but as of this moment, should I send it back for them to check since it's about 6 days old? Thanks!

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It looks more like the Seiko is slower by 2 minutes?

The time is within the tolerance level, you can get it regulated but you won't get any replacement if that is what you are hoping for.

You can use apps such as WatchCheck to see if its really faster / slower.
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post Jul 19 2017, 10:23 AM

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Think that's individual preference la... like people complain about Timex ticks, but I personally were never bothered by it.
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post Jul 26 2017, 06:57 PM

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QUOTE(nghoongen @ Jul 26 2017, 01:52 PM)
It's not hand-windable so that's the problem. She worn it everyday from 9am-7pm yet the watch still stopped at around 1-2am so maybe I'll ask her to shake her hand more.  doh.gif
She just bought it for 3 weeks ago and from day 2 onward she has been setting the time every morning and it's getting on her nerve. Will get it check this weekend. Is it better to get the watch back to the outlet which my mother bought or to Orient service centre?  hmm.gif
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Might be some issue with the power reserve. You don't need to shake that much anyway, my office wears usually last me a good day or two without wear despite the limited wrist movement when I wear them.

If it's new, just send it back for service or warranty.
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post Apr 13 2018, 06:21 PM

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QUOTE(alternativehype @ Apr 13 2018, 05:15 PM)
from my own research la, jam may may offers the best deals for orient. they have physical shop in chow kit, but apparently their online prices are cheaper.

do your own research to make the conclusion.

best of luck in your search
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You can still go to their physical shop and buy, but just remember to tell them you saw their website price then they will sell you at that price. The shop price is much much higher.
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QUOTE(vexus @ Apr 11 2019, 01:54 PM)
I saw orient star more expensive than orient. Quality any different?
Seller said orient assemble in china, orient star fully japan. Hmmm
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Orient Star is their higher level line.
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post Mar 30 2022, 11:33 PM

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QUOTE(Jackie-Cham @ Mar 30 2022, 08:46 PM)
I see, thanks.
Might head over to check next week.
Let's see how much they can give.
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Can also compare with online places like Creation Watches.

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