Timex Watch Thread, It takes a licking and keeps on ticking
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 Oct 31 2019, 04:38 PM
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The first watch I bought with my own salary was a Timex. Sometime a bit sentimental about this brand.
Looking to buy the Waterbury automatic though the only thing I don't like is its movement. |
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Oct 31 2019, 06:23 PM
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QUOTE(kl920930 @ Oct 31 2019, 05:28 PM) what's wrong with that movement? I like the white dial on strap option.. looks clean and elegant.. From what I read online, the Miyota 8125 generally has negative reviews. Would be better had they chose Miyota 9015 instead. Usually I prefer Swiss movement (ETA/Sellita). one thing about timex quartz movement is that it ticks loudly.. I don't mind when I'm wearing it but it does bother me quite a bit when sleeping time especially having 4 of them sitting on my desk but the solution is simple, I just need to shut my watch box to achieve a peaceful night sleep   But I like the white dial with strap option a lot that I would make an exception in this case. I actually ordered a Timex Marlin but had to cancel it as I realized that Waterbury automatic was released a few weeks ago with better specs (mineral crystal and higher water resistance). This watch is elegant but does not look expensive. There are occasions where I prefer not to wear an expensive watch. |
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Nov 1 2019, 04:46 PM
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QUOTE(kl920930 @ Nov 1 2019, 10:04 AM) marlin to me is way more dressy while waterbury has more sort of a casual vibe How much does it cost to service an ETA in KL? I used to own quite a few eta pieces in the past but eventually sold all and started collecting seiko 6r15 jdm pieces for daily wear.. servicing is only rm200 and I can buy more pieces as opposed to swiss made timepieces  from what I've heard the miyota 8215 accuracy is quite bad straight out of their factory should probably send to watchmaker to get it adjusted if you really enjoy wearing the watch on a daily basis timex to me is truly a fun brand to wear without needing to baby them as they are so affordable and easily obtainable Any watchmaker that you would recommend? Thanks! |
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Nov 2 2019, 06:23 AM
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QUOTE(kl920930 @ Nov 1 2019, 08:09 PM) I sent my watches to Steven @ Wah Foong Jalan Raja Laut Thanks for sharing!last time I wanted to service my breitling colt with 2824 movement was quoted around rm600 by another watchmaker |
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Nov 12 2019, 04:43 PM
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This Polish website https://zegarownia.pl sells Timex watches with discount off the listed price.
Use Google Chrome to translate it. 1 PLN = 1.07 MYR. It gives an indication on how low can the price goes. But they don't ship to MY. Only ship to some EU countries, including Germany where there's re-shipping service. |
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Nov 12 2019, 07:25 PM
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QUOTE(kl920930 @ Nov 12 2019, 05:51 PM) I think about there.. some models on amazon usa after discount even cheaper Good to know. Timex's price falls rather fast. |
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