IIRC All automatic movement can be manually wind. even those vintage auto watches.
automatic watches, can be bidirectional or unidirectional too.

few brands actually remove the rotor of a 2824-2 and convert it to a manual winding watch.
eg
Atlantic Worldmaster Art Deco HW (ref 51650.41.20)
http://www.watchseller.com/atwoartdehws.html

care to share how much U paid for the item?

This post has been edited by patryn33: Dec 23 2009, 11:21 AM

Really? Why don't they put this down in manuals....
http://www.glycine-watch.ch/e/collection/d..._Display=100008

Click on the ETA2824 link to see their manual.

Even reading up articles on automatic movements don't tell me anything about this. Guess I don't know craps about watches after all haha.

I paid close to 1.8k with 35% discount.

true, yet to see any articles that say U can manual wind auto watches.
I guess ppl just assume they do. since auto movement are an upgrade to manual winding, don't think they would remove this feature since auto feature is designed with convenience in mind. it would be inconvenient should wearer need to shake the watch to get it moving, a quick 10 turns is much easier.

This post has been edited by patryn33: Dec 23 2009, 12:36 PM

i plan to buy Tag heuer ....

which shop get better selection & price??

already did survey at watatime but limited choice....

Wata can give up to 25% discount. Do check out their other branches. Good luck hunting

If you are interested in the model that I'm selling, I can give special price

Btw, do you guys have any suggestion for a watch rotator?

This post has been edited by irwan6179: Dec 23 2009, 01:35 PM

Well, I obviously failed to see that! lol..
Made a fool outta myself but hey, I learnt a new thing. Btw, my friends all never heard of Glycine. Precisely what I wanted!

Which outlet is that?

Try go to Watcheshoppe Mid Valley, Tag can get 28-30%. Based on my last visit last weekend.

Are those older models?

I bought mine last year at Subang Parade with 20% only.

To : Partryn33
..u r a expert in watches...

btw, my favorite watches brand are Ball, Omega, Fortis, Rolex....Frank Muller & Bell Ross

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Added on December 23, 2009, 9:34 pm
Sifu Patryn33,

what is the price for the black automatic Omega Seamaster 300m pro... ?

This post has been edited by HW-Racer: Dec 23 2009, 09:34 PM

Nope...new models. I dunno whether 28%-30% discount are available for their regular customer only or open to public. But that what their boss quote me for Tag and Ball.

I already told u. do read post again.
want a watch that is valued for $$ not paying much to advertisement.. your fav brands only fortis.
the rest all spent a bomb on adv.
bell & ross used unmod eta movement, like fortis. unlike fortis they use better movement 2892 vs 2824/2836.
u better ask how much u can afford rather than how much this and that cost. wait to save up, by the time too late too.. prices gone up.

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Added on December 23, 2009, 11:37 pmodd ball for a young man..hey who cares what they think! so long u enjoy it, thats most impt!
still waiting for pics!

This post has been edited by patryn33: Dec 23 2009, 11:37 PM

but how about the published price??
izit same with other shop. some maybe put higher price than give more discount.
just marketing strategy only

Tag suggested retailed price is controlled.
this poor Econ, they maybe willing to give more discount and forgo making more profits.
lvmh last sales event at kl, NOS are going for ~50% off!

as far as i know, tag retail shops could only give a max of 18 percent.. correct me if im wrong. i was asking for the price of carrera that day and a multibrand shop (watatime,watchshoppe) gave me 9300 (after disc) while the person from tag was shocked that they gave a much higher disc and started giving lame excuses . lol

My next target is a Fortis Marinemaster! About the pics, my sis is hogging the camera and refusing to lend it to me. They're coming soon though.

U may wanna read this.. do have a review on the Fortis, good for value ( http://www.collectorstime.com/other_EH.php#Fortis offering close to 50% off)!
http://www.watchbizz.com/archive/wt_2007_0...2007_05_066.pdf

other fun read on diver watch
http://www.watchbizz.com/archive/wt_2007_0...2007_06_130.pdf

U are going for the same movement family... 2824, 2836.. same family..
I still think next in line 2892 or something along those lines..

a good read on ETA 2892
http://www.watchbizz.com/archive/wt_2008_0...2008_02_122.pdf

This post has been edited by patryn33: Dec 24 2009, 12:46 PM

Publish price are being control by Tag. Till now I don't see any Tag are put overpriced.

2824 is so common its not even funny man, the Fortis uses 2836. I didn't know they belong in the same family though. But the thing is... the Fortis Marinemaster in bracelet feels really solid and nice. The rubber strap ones are also very nice to the feel! Movement wise, Sinn has higher end ETA movements from what I know, but I can't afford a Sinn. They make beautiful watches, just not affordable to me yet.

Thanks for the link though! Downloaded it, will read after lunch