Yup. Entry level is FiftySix which is RM48k on strap.

VC has the lowest barrier to entry at 48k followed by PP at RM77,700 for the Aquanaut 5167. AP is the highest at RM83k for 15450.

The 5167, is that the boutique RRP with discount?

That was the RRP last year. I am quoting RRPs.

I see. Thanks. I thought it was the actually available in store price. RRP is just a pipe dream.

Personally I’ve given up on watches after most of it isn’t available from AD and boutiques but you can walk in grey dealers and they are more well stocked than boutiques lol.

I feel buying grey you get the watch but you don’t get the experience.

Not necessary.

I purchased all my watches at retail. You just need to show that you are serious buyer and not a flipper. I managed to score my AP ROO Diver just end of last year even though it is a wait list item. Previously I was offered Daytona and Submariner at boutiques.

Did you buy many watches from said boutique? I probably look at buying a serious watch every 10 years or so. My first being a Tag. A pretty run of the mill CV2010, but I love the face of the watch, and it’s association with cars and F1.

I don’t see how one can buy so many watches from a boutique unless you’re (a) rich or (b) hobbyist/flipper.

Cool for you. I do want to experience the no date Sub C, alas no such opportunity and I’m inclined to buying at the boutique for the experience.

The 5167A piqued my interest, because of the Arabic numerals, and at that RRP, I would seriously want to put it on my wrist and see if it speaks to me, and if yes, buy it and cut that strap to fit my wrist cause I buy my watches to wear.

Nautilus does nothing for me, as I prefer the 15400 over it, I think the RO is the more masculine and iconic design of Genta, although the 15400 is a derivative of his design and not true to his design. Which then the 5167A makes perfect sense for me in my imaginary collection alongside a 15400 with its Arabic dial and rubber strap, and a case inspired by the Nautilus. One with a stick dial, and another with Arabic. One on bracelet, one on rubber.

I purchased all my watches from different boutiques. Even my latest AP was purchased from AP House KL without any prior history due to the AD that used to carry AP no longer do so.

I think it will be a huge jump to go from a Tag to Patek Philippe as the servicing costs as much as a brand new Tag at around RM4k-20k on average depending on the amount of parts that needs replacing. Case polishing is not included in the price and is billed separately (around RM1k-2k) for trinity brands. Rubber strap is replaced at every service it’s another RM1k-2k or so in addition to the above. You are looking at RM5k-6k if it involved only simple oiling with a replacement bracelet and light polishing.

If you are comfortable paying that amount every 2-4 years for servicing, then you are ready to take the leap to trinity watches. For me, it took me a decade or so from cheaper watches and slowly working my way up before I become comfortable with buying an AP.

Then that would be same as me.

I went from Seiko to Tag, and was approx a 16x jump in price for me. Doing another 16x jump now...is very expensive lol. But I figured we have to live a little.

Talking about service, time I sent my Tag in... let me do that tomorrow. Thanks to your PSA as well, let me repost that for the benefit of other people.

EDIT: Funny that in-house movement costs more to service. I never fancy the b*stard love child with Seiko anyway. I think Calibre 16/7550 is more Swiss than that Tag "in-house" movement considering its Japanese roots.

This post has been edited by Jason: Apr 10 2021, 11:53 PM

Hi I was given a Tag Heuer Formula 1 43 mm by my brother's widow. Unfortunately my wrist is a little larger than his, so I am not able to wear it in his memory. I have looked into the box, and his things, but am unable to find the extra links.

Just wondering if anyone would like to sell me an extra link or advise where I can buy one link?

Thanks so much. I do realise that it is an odd request, but I would like to honor his memory as he passed on too soon, thanks.

Sorry for your loss. I think you can try walking into a Tag boutique and ask. So far my personal experience when dealing with them have been very friendly (relative to other brands).

You might want to check out the boutique or SC to see if it's doable.

Else, swap the bracelet out for a different strap would work as well.

Many thanks for your words of condolence. He was a kind and humble man who was much loved and admired by all he dealt with.


Thanks all for your advise . Will visit either a Tag Boutique or SC

Hi lowyat forum friends here,my watch stem broken,would like to replace a stem but couldn’t take out the stem from crown,May I know how to do it?appreciate ur help.

Model
Tag Heuer WAY201

This post has been edited by jerranceryu: Jun 4 2021, 12:18 AM

Just bring it too a watch shop that repairs em.

If you feel like you can do it on your own, just use a long nose pliers to grip the end and unscrew from there

Better send to service center, you might damage the crown if not done properly.

Open is easy, closing is tough ... need a tool to close the cover otherwise water might seep in.

would advice to take it to a shop, it's automatic and there's a lot of gears inside.

how did you break it?

Steven watch fixology in kl.

Any F1 entry level collector here? Recently watching too much F1 show in netflix kinda on heat now wanted to get one of the F1 Rubber Strap Quartz Chrono. Any advise before i pull the trigger?
https://iprice.my/r/p/?_id=c2bc16bd231d1fdb...1%2F&hot_deal=1

guys, my F1 needs a battery change. any idea where to change in KL and how much?