Cheap seiko cost of servicing maybe enough to buy a new replacement.
GS and credor not uncommon to see ppl servicing them

This post has been edited by patryn33: Oct 27 2013, 11:41 AM

Omg! That really sucks.
Want to get buy now, don't wait to get taxed

Dear fellow forumers,

I have an Aviator mechanical watch, which recently got it's auto-winding weight tercabut (God knows how did that happen).

Now must do manual winding everytime.

Anyone can recommend me a shop in KL that can repair this?

Thanks.

Thats pretty low im guessing since Tag boutiques are quoting 15% too. Went over today and was looking at getting their F1 series and the sales consultant had offered me 15% and she said could reduce a little more if im keened in getting it.

Guys, could i please get your advice about this model Tag Heuer Formula 1 CAU1115.BA. Retail price was about 6.8k. Are there any other brands that have a similar design with the same price range ? Thanks in advance guys. Im still learning a lot about watches haha

This post has been edited by shankar_dass93: Oct 27 2013, 06:33 PM

Does GST apply to those watch purchase through online oversea and imported into the country?

umm from the shop u bought it from?
else i believe red army watches are the distributors, go try asking them.

Of course. Or when you get caught by custom.

A Longines Hydroconquest is a better watch than the Tag Heuer Formula 1 because its an automatic. If you want to spend so much money for a Swiss made watch, you want a mechanical movement inside to showcase Swiss manufacturing.


I guess if you are wearing it, and fly into Malaysia you terlepas.

I don't think the Malaysian customs are on the look out for watches (or at least they aren't yet)... I usually carry about 4 in my hand luggage and 1 on wrist and haven't been stopped before. Maybe after GST is imposed they'll start looking harder for things to tax (hope not).

Got it from the USSR.

Thanks will try ask them.

Is there any unker shop that might also look into it?

Guys approximately how much would a genuine alligator strap cost? Thinking of getting one in 22mm.

you can get this below RM500

Exploring New York with an Explorer

so I went to watchshoppe @ 1u over the weekend, best discount on a Tag is only 25%, unlike the 28% that some forumers here managed to get.

I haggled, and failed. 25% only..

bought yourself one?

I just sent my old Sportura for service and replace some of the "wabi-ed" parts.

Seiko Taiwan wanted ~RM180 for a pvd'ed fixed bezel and if I were to opt for a case change... ~RM800

If I order NOS complete watch online from Singapore... it's just RM900+

25% quite good already, quite close to the price if bought in Europe liao

based on my info, if you are importing from Europe (by postage), you are exempted tax when the watch leaves Europe but will be charged back locally (if there's tax locally)

if you are wearing then most probably no... unless you super unlucky and get caught by the customs in the airport

F1s are pretty sporty watches... the expensive thing is the bracelet as its semi ceramic
for that price, i'd personally go for automatic... do check out WAP2011/WAP2010 and WAN2110... similar price but auto

waiting for bonus pay out (end Oct), then I'll get 1.. sooonn..