fauzul: i wasn't referring to you. however, good to hear that we have similar tastes. i honestly don't know much about watches, and i don't get too uptight about details; but that DS1 i posted earlier looks classic, and i think will still look good as time passes.

and don't worry, more than half the time, i have no idea what the rest in here are on about.

when i do see a watch that i do like, i will spend the time doing my individual research. my advise is that you should try that. you already have a budget, and now, you've been equipped with brand names - try looking these names up and move on from there.

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edit: as a sidenote, the picture of the certina i posted - i believe malaysian retail is about myr2.5k before discount.

This post has been edited by r3kahsttub: Dec 22 2009, 12:03 AM

haha, i am so embarassed. seems to me that u have a decent watch collection. care to share with me?

don't get me wrong; i do not have many watches. only the four:

two speedmasters (day/date):


a seiko:


and something for daily use:

whoa! thats quite a collection u got there. 2 omegas.. the quantity does not matter. its like having 2 BMWs, definitely better than having 4 Potong Sag@
anyway, i bet u started your collection with the seiko?
i have a lot of friends studying overseas, in europe, aussie. would brands that are european based be cheaper in europe or is it just the same?

with 2-3k budget u have to throw in a bit more to get a used speedmaster (~us$1100).

besides asking for a day date watch, with chrono. a raw 7750 movement cost us$440 already, add cost of case, leather or steel bracelet, dial etc.. and man hours assembling it, regulating it. thats another few hundred us$) + marketing cost, operating cost another couple of hundred + middleman cost, warranty cost another few hundred.

a good read 7750. most auto swiss day/date chrono watch will contain this engine.
http://www.chronomaddox.com/valjoux_7750_engine.html

others will contain base cal ETA 2824-2 with Dubois-Depraz module 2020
eg
http://www.watchseller.com/danjeanchron3.html

do read this, ppl are looking for the cheapest day/date chrono watches.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=117588

without chrono, these days.. the in thing is diver/aviation watches. I do agree with r3kahsttub, just go look at the brands u are interested and go from there.

a fun read on diver watches.
http://www.watchbizz.com/archive/wt_2007_0...2007_05_066.pdf

if twom can get u a deal thru his suppliers on factory prices (prices lower than grey market) u can afford really nice watch.

a louis erard should fit your budget nicely if u can the right shop. some how the discount is steep.
http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Louis-Erard-XL-Swis...=item35a5b0068f

there are a few links posted to where to start reading up on watches. check them out. magazine is fun place to start.

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Added on December 22, 2009, 3:22 amwatches in swizerland are in fact more expensive than asia.
ppl in uk, often shop in asias for watch. (AD I meant)
grey market, usa is the largest market.. u do find a lot of ppl trading/buying on timezone, watchuseek.

This post has been edited by patryn33: Dec 23 2009, 02:16 AM

if u're looking for a decent mechanical watch, u might wanna have a look out on Oris. The designs will definitely fit ur liking considering ur age. it's js a little more than 3k. Hit the shops while u still can as it's still within the megasales period. I personally recommend going to duty free shops eg. those at Bukit Kayu Hitam or JB and u'll be surprised with the prices they could offer

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Added on December 22, 2009, 9:17 ambtw, Seiko Springdrive and Grand Seiko can be found in malaysia with price not less than 15k each saw it at Moments Sunway Pyramid yesterday. Dun mind me, i might a little outdated but im aw inspired by its movements

This post has been edited by davc: Dec 22 2009, 09:17 AM

Certina DS1 certainly a good looking watch. Sold one DS1 50th Anniversary limited edition last month. Price before discount RM2,550.


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How about this Epos 3396 LE 222 units for Malaysia only.



Saw it at twom's blog. Retail price before discount RM2888.00 The look is like combination of Rolex Sea Dweller and Milgauss

what about cyma? any stories related to this brand?

Really beautiful watch. How many % is the discount?

not sure if his req changes, last I saw

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/825550/+560

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Added on December 22, 2009, 9:36 pm+1! I too wonder whats the discount twom can get.

This post has been edited by patryn33: Dec 22 2009, 09:36 PM

what is the best price in KL for a new Omega Seamaster 300m (black dial) automatic ??

anyway what is the entry level Omega model price ?


which brand do u think is still worth buying....relatively not over priced...(pay for advertisement...)

retail ~rm$12k for a co-axial cosc, Omega discount very much control not much diff so long u are getting thru AD.
by entry level... quartz model.. ~6.8k, btw this is not the 1st time u had been asking about how cheap an omega can get. the longer u wait price would only get higher no lower. since u like Ball, its cheaper than most omega. discount on ball also higher than omega

I guess u are looking for diver watch.
brands
- owc http://www.orangewatchcompany.com/
- mk2 http://www.mkiiwatches.com/
- Steinhart http://www.steinhartwatches.de/index.php?i...tnr=48&Sel_ID=9
- http://store.debaufre.com/Triton-2000-Mete...t-dw.20.2km.htm
- stowa http://www.stowa.com/
- http://www.serketwatchcompany.com/collections/reef_diver_2
- http://www.ocean7watchco.com/cs1/
- Prometheus Watch
- titoni http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=323651
- vollmer http://www.watchmann.com/vollmerwatches.asp
- Bernhardt http://www.bernhardtwatch.com/globemaster.html

more branded..
- Epos
- Longines
- Hamilton
- http://www.doxawatches.com/
- zeno watch http://www.zenowatchbasel.com/divers.htm
- Fortis
- louis Erard
- oris
- mido
- uts http://www.utswatches.com/

This post has been edited by patryn33: Dec 23 2009, 12:37 AM

i too, am interested to know what the best price on that certina DS1 anniversary is. twom, if you don't mind; PM me the price?

i am looking for skeleton watches

do search thread
eg
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...&#entry30601168

hi all,
what do u think of this watch? pretty?


This post has been edited by ahtiven: Dec 23 2009, 12:41 AM

not too clear.. can post more closeup pics?

only have this pic. i uploaded larger resolution file to get better view.

I've gotten my watch last night from The Hour Glass. A Glycine combat with a 2824-2 movement. Through their website and all, I thought this was just another 2824 movement as its stated even in their specs pdf file. I was suprised when the salesman started winding my watch MANUALLY with the crown. So I asked isn't this an automatic movement as it has a rotor at the back (lol).
Turns out this 25 jewel movement is manually windable as well as being an automatic. Cool. Will upload some photos when I get hold of my camera.