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post Feb 14 2019, 05:21 PM, updated 7y ago

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But budget of around Rm10k

What brand recommended? i plan to wear then until i can pass it down to my children.

I know Rm10k is not much, but that's all i an afford for a watch.

I have recently check out the Ball Cleaveland Train Master..but not sure if Ball is a good buy.

Rolex, Longines, Tag Hueur are out of my budget i guess. but if there is any within that amount, pls do share.
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post Feb 14 2019, 05:26 PM

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QUOTE(qilaf @ Feb 14 2019, 05:24 PM)
Tag can get for 10k...

but i suggest keep some more money lah...mayas well wait a bit than get something so so
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but how much would be sufficient for a decent watch? took me really long time to gather 10k and willing to spend it on a watch
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post Feb 14 2019, 05:38 PM

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QUOTE(fuzzy @ Feb 14 2019, 05:31 PM)
I think you can safely find a Tudor around that price range.

Decent is subjective, my SKX is a decent watch, it probably cost less than some of the night outs I've had.
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i always thought tudor would cost easily Rm20k and above
got it. will have a browse on tudors as well. thanks!
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post Feb 14 2019, 05:38 PM

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QUOTE(Holocene @ Feb 14 2019, 05:31 PM)
Nomos Glashutte bro
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never heard of this. will go google aroudn and see. thanks bro
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post Feb 14 2019, 05:46 PM

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QUOTE(jcsj1990 @ Feb 14 2019, 05:38 PM)
Should be able to get the following around 10k.

1. Grand Seiko
2. Tudor Black Bay
3. Zenith Pilot
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Thanks bro. checking them out if they are to my liking
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post Feb 14 2019, 05:51 PM

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QUOTE(Holocene @ Feb 14 2019, 05:46 PM)
Don't worry bro, a majority of people haven't. It's a German watch brand but you should really check it out.
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jst chck it out
the nomos tangente seems to suit me well
clean and simple
the type i have been searching for nowadays
except it doesnt have the tritium vial like ball
but nonetheless, nice watch no doubt!
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post Feb 14 2019, 05:57 PM

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QUOTE(Holocene @ Feb 14 2019, 05:56 PM)
Most importantly it suits your budget and taste. Don't break the bank as this is just the first watch you will be buying.. there will be more once you start 😂
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haha i hope not
cant afford all those expensive watches tongue.gif
plan to get 1..then wear it everyday until it worns out in next 8-10yrs before getting a new one nod.gif
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post Feb 15 2019, 09:01 AM

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QUOTE(fuzzy @ Feb 14 2019, 06:07 PM)

Yea, poison a bit...

https://i.imgur.com/1T7Gqx2.jpg 
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indeed
i saw the back of this piece
really captivating!
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post Feb 15 2019, 09:02 AM

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QUOTE(kenji1903 @ Feb 15 2019, 05:30 AM)

i personally would have gone for a BBB if i have around RM10-13k
http://magazine.bulangandsons.com/wp-conte...ay-Black-65.jpg 
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thanks bro
but kinda too classic feel for me

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post Feb 15 2019, 10:51 AM

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QUOTE(shauno @ Feb 15 2019, 10:34 AM)
Grand Seiko can get for about 10k, if you know what and where to get it from..

Lai poison a bit Grand Seiko..
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is grand seiko the same from seiko company/family? but of a higher tier?
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post Feb 15 2019, 04:19 PM

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Thank you guys for all the many choices. But i guess for Grand Seiko, i would probably pass as the classical look is not something i am looking for now.

However, the other brands or models which i have never heard of, like BlackBay for instance, will definitely google around and see if they design's to my liking.

Please keep the suggestions coming.

Appreciate it! rclxms.gif
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post Feb 18 2019, 09:39 AM

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QUOTE(arcaloveher @ Feb 15 2019, 06:30 PM)
I know people frown at Bell & Ross but I would’ve gotten this piece if there were more discount off the retail price (~rm8k)

BR-V1 92 in steel

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but why would they frown at it? i thought it's one of the better watches as well?
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post Feb 27 2019, 05:19 PM

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QUOTE(empire23 @ Feb 27 2019, 05:09 PM)
Got mine a few weeks ago for about 5900.

Not too bad and a lovely piece. Mine loses about 7 seconds a day, well within spec if you ask me.
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by 7 seconds a day, does that mean it's 14 seconds after 2 days?
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post Mar 1 2019, 09:50 AM

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QUOTE(empire23 @ Feb 27 2019, 06:32 PM)
Yeah. So pretty much nearly a minute every week.

That’s acceptable.
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Thanks for the sharing. i never knew such watch would have delay like this.

But then again it's not like i compare them every week to see what's the delay.

Good to know if such pricey watches could have delay, then i would nt fault those of lesser build quality like DW or G-shock (non-triple sensor since those could cost up to Rm5k per pc).
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QUOTE(ruzaini88 @ Feb 27 2019, 06:35 PM)
what you mean by real watch??
Pasar malam cheap watches also tell you real clock time.
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reach watch where prices could be a person's 1 month pay perhaps.
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post Mar 1 2019, 10:38 AM

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QUOTE(fuzzy @ Mar 1 2019, 10:19 AM)
My G- Shock is atomic time level bro, it's 100% more accurate than my rolexes or omegas.
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Waaaaaat?
Seriously?
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QUOTE(ruzaini88 @ Mar 1 2019, 10:31 AM)
If watch delay pull out the crown to adjust it. Crown is there for this.
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i can only LEL at your comment
not sure if you're here to troll or share info at the best of your knowledge
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post Mar 1 2019, 11:23 AM

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QUOTE(empire23 @ Mar 1 2019, 10:46 AM)
Mechanical watches always have some form of error, because they're mechanical. So it's only fair to compare mech watches to mech watches.

But that's why I like them, an accurate mechanical watch is a sure sign of watchmaking ability.

My Rolex Explorer II runs 0.3 seconds fast per day, My Datejust 41 about 1.2 seconds and my Speedmaster about 4.2 seconds. 

A G-shock uses quartz, which operates via electrical impulses from the vibration of a quartz crystal. They're accurate and cheap, but I'm no fan of collecting them.
Yes, it's true. We call the feature "hacking seconds". Pull out the crown for a few secs and push it back in to sync your seconds.
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The reply to ruzaini, because i assume that all pre-school know about the function of the crown. So kind of like seeing a comment that says, 'yup, the sky is blue color'...so jst make me felt like i am being trolled.

on the mechanical, i was always under the assumption that kinetic/automatic will be more accurate compared to quarts, good to know it;s actually the other way round.

really need to think deep and hard whether kinetic is for me as i find it cheaper and easier to replace the battery maybe once every 3-5 yrs..as compared to wining the crown every week or two.
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post Mar 1 2019, 01:42 PM

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QUOTE(shauno @ Mar 1 2019, 12:02 PM)
yeah.. especially if it's atomic time, it syncs with satellites to ensure time is always 100% on point
actually, the whole appeal of quartz back in the day was that it was more accurate and reliable than the mechanical watch which tends to lose or gain time.. today, Grand Seiko rates their 9F quartz at being accurate to 10 secs in a year. Don't know how many mechanical watches can claim that kind of accuracy. that being said, a COSC tuned mechanical watch probably keeps better time than a quartz DW for example.

as for winding the watch, unless you get a manual wound piece, don't worry about it as you will build up the power reserve just by wearing it.
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Ahh...i see. Unfortunately the design of GS is not to me liking.

Is there any that's as accurate as this? Like other model or make? So i can browse them through?

Else worst to worst, quartz it is for me then nod.gif
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post Mar 1 2019, 02:29 PM

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QUOTE(shinjite @ Mar 1 2019, 02:24 PM)
Well you can always start off with a decent mechanical watch to begin with. Don't need to spend so much on your first purchase. There are a lot of options available in the market. I have 2 quartz watches and 4 mechanical ones (2 being vintage timepieces) smile.gif
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if it's around RM1k+ then i guess its ok.

Else if i am planing to get anything above RM3k watch..then might as well go for one that i will continue using for the next 5-8 yrs maybe..one that with such high amount, i would not look at other watch to purchase again.

at least that's what i have in mind.

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