I don't think he means you bro

We can say a lot of things about how Rolex runs its sales model, but arguing that people that sell a Rolex are someone with no understanding of its heritage just shows how much the person doesn't know about watches.

Sorry to say, for your first lux watch, dont ever get G.Seiko.....

Once you are much more familiar with the market, then decide if you want to get a G.S.... and that would be 4th 5th or 6th watch..

Whoa... i dont expect this here...

As a bathy owner myself, I would give you a

Since you are buying it for your wedding, I suggest getting a "His & Her" pair, meaning you likely need a model that have both men and lady's size, unless your wife have ...uh... ample wrist girth...

THat said brand wise..

1. Rolex I would say no, cause of the current premium, dont pay... BUT Datejust would be a nice men/women pair cause they comes with various size

2. JLC, Blancpain, Piaget, Breguet, Chopard etc... exquisite pieces, but 99% of your friends will never know the value or even heard of the brand

3. PM/Omega/IWC, Zenith, Breitling... likely good choice. Famous enough that the masses atleast heard of them, pretty decent watches too.

4. Tudor, Longines, B&R, Ball etc... not really high on the horology list, also well below your budget (I'm assuming 40k per piece).

5. PP, AP, Lange, VC.... out of budget.

Edit : 6. Cartier, a pair of Santos, or Tank would be very nice for a wedding pair watch

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I think the recent GS releases with the new 9S/9R movements are really compelling options within the rm30-40k space.

Not cheap, but you’re getting hell a lot of watch for the money. Their case designs are not for everyone though, and needs to be tried on in person before deciding.


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I'm not saying GS is bad, I'm saying its not for everyone, especially a new collector.



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i was wondering why people hated Hublot tho.
im not into watches. but whenever chilling with my friends, they talk watches.
but when i ask them bout what they think bout hublot x murakami. they were like.. wat? hublot? pfft.

Hublot? Many youtube video on why ppl dislike hublot.. maybe their non convention advertising? The way the dilute their brand (from very cheap to very exp watches), their low end watches using standard movement but asking for premium etc etc etc

BUT..... that only applies with horology snobs, regular Joe with some money, they will still think hublot is a luxury brand and happily pay retail for it...

aha. got it.
its like, when i wana buy ORIS.
my friend told me, why bother ORIS. go get Tissot better.

yada yada yada, they teach me abit la bout the engine etc etc.

Agreed. There is a lot of heritage behind what they do, but it’s not always for everyone.

Big fan of the murakami, but typically think they’re somewhat overpriced.
Zenith offers a better value proposition I reckon.

This post has been edited by Chinoz: Sep 26 2022, 05:16 PM

Between Oris and Tissot.... I prefer Oris...

I have 2 Oris.. Big Crown and Atelier Skel, wife also got 1.... hardly see any wrist time... last worn like 3+ yr ago...

I also have a Tissot... last worn... er.. 7+ yrs ago?

in the end, its self preference.
hahaha.

Its also about sentimental value....

Like the watch i got to celebrate my kid's birth.... now sell can make 100% above retail... but wontt sell...

Or like the watch my late dad pass down.... wont sell...

Oris Aquis

owning a black dial or grey dial or blue dial?

i love bathy and fifty fathoms.

I think there is no wrong with liking Hublot
I can't afford one but doesn't mean I will ask others to avoid Hublot
I think some of their design is nice

GS is for those atas collector, when u are so bored of other brands, and u never bother about value or what not, then GS here I cum

I am not sure about others , I can’t pay high price for a ETA/Valjoux modified movements watch…

If I am paying for the price , must be In-house…

die die must in house ka

ok la, im more into aesthetic than movement

see liao shiok then should be fine

um.. mine abit diff.. like graphite coloured brushed dial, sedna+titanium... its a limited edition.

30-40k per watch ka

if i was you and lolek cannot get then i'd just go for one of those omega speedmaster / seamaster / constellation depending on your taste

or a Cartier Santos

or a Zenith Chronomaster

or a uhhhh idk resell price lolek DJ41?