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~rm$18K b4 discount.
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Which retail store you recommend will be the best?
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 Jan 10 2010, 09:27 AM
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Added on January 10, 2010, 9:20 am ~rm$18K b4 discount. [/quote] Which retail store you recommend will be the best? |
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Jan 10 2010, 09:59 AM
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QUOTE(jayxunned @ Jan 10 2010, 09:27 AM) ~rm$18K b4 discount. not a B&R fan... AD prices usually controlled. Which retail store you recommend will be the best? I just find B&R overpriced.. using unmod ETA 2892 / 2894 movement can command such high price. might as well get a Panerai, bear min they mod 7750 heavily. This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 10 2010, 10:21 AM |
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Jan 12 2010, 02:36 AM
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He was my part time colleague, so I can't make sure the originality. Is kinda funny, his watch slowed half an hour, reset back again and keep on shake shake. The shop was CC@ Pavilion.  Added on January 12, 2010, 2:38 amHe said watches are a good investment too This post has been edited by pokeat: Jan 12 2010, 02:38 AM |
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Jan 12 2010, 10:12 PM
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» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Hey guys need some help. Looking to purchase a similar looking black watch like in the spoiler. But the thing which is bothering me is with the casing and bracelet being black stainless steel and all will it be prone to scratches and colour fade over time? This post has been edited by sigheart: Jan 12 2010, 10:13 PM |
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Jan 13 2010, 03:28 AM
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QUOTE(sigheart @ Jan 12 2010, 10:12 PM) Hey guys need some help. Looking to purchase a similar looking black watch like in the spoiler. But the thing which is bothering me is with the casing and bracelet being black stainless steel and all will it be prone to scratches and colour fade over time? don't think it will fade over time, usually cheap PVD get scratch off easily.or get something from Diveas http://www.gnomonwatches.com/DievasAvantGa...intage6152.html QUOTE The case, tube, lugs, screws and buckle are treated by Plasma Assisted Chemical Vapour Deposition(PACVD) with a new material, Diamond Like Carbon(DLC). This special treatment is done specially for Dievas by a German company who specialize in the treatment for Formula One cars. Unlike the PACVD-DLC coating used on the Dievas AGP, this particular found on the AGV 6152BD is has a slightly different patent and molecular compound, thus adding a different shade to its appearance. This technology brings its hardness to a new level. The PACVD-DLC treated Dievas AGV 6152 has a hardness of 2700 Vickers (tested according to the ISO 14577 / DIN 50 359 Standards) which is about 18 times the hardness of 316L stainless steel of 140 Vickers. Included with each watch is a hardness report with ISO 14577 / DIN 50 359 certification. And a first for Dievas is the TiNite treated crown and caseback. TiNite is approved by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and used for precision medical equipment, The material is extremely tough, highly resistant to tarnish and discoloring. TiNite is the perfect material for the caseback which has the most contact with the owner. this seem like a good deal... 3mths old and its US$300 http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=348894 This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 13 2010, 10:29 AM |
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Jan 14 2010, 02:15 AM
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Finally bring the shark back home....
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Jan 14 2010, 04:18 AM
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QUOTE(jcleoch @ Jan 14 2010, 02:15 AM) Finally bring the shark back home.... congrads! on the edox sea shark... do share some pics! |
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Jan 14 2010, 11:42 AM
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QUOTE(sigheart @ Jan 12 2010, 10:12 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Hey guys need some help. Looking to purchase a similar looking black watch like in the spoiler. But the thing which is bothering me is with the casing and bracelet being black stainless steel and all will it be prone to scratches and colour fade over time? |
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Jan 14 2010, 06:23 PM
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Anyone here owns a Ball watch? I recently purchased a Engineer Master II - Aviator. My question is :
The date on my watch has black numerals on white background however when I check on Ball's website, the same model has red numerals on black background! Can anyone shed a light on this? I checked with the supplier and according to them, all newer models (or batches) comes with black on white. I did manage to register my watch online successfully therefore I guess its autheticity is not an issue...but I am still puzzled as to why there are different variants on the color of the date numerals???! Any help will be much appreciated! Anyone....??Thx! |
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Jan 14 2010, 08:49 PM
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QUOTE(khopl @ Jan 14 2010, 06:23 PM) Anyone here owns a Ball watch? I recently purchased a Engineer Master II - Aviator. My question is : you can try getting info from this forum http://forums.watchuseek.com/forumdisplay.php?f=239 The date on my watch has black numerals on white background however when I check on Ball's website, the same model has red numerals on black background! Can anyone shed a light on this? I checked with the supplier and according to them, all newer models (or batches) comes with black on white. I did manage to register my watch online successfully therefore I guess its autheticity is not an issue...but I am still puzzled as to why there are different variants on the color of the date numerals???! Any help will be much appreciated! Anyone....??Thx! some of them are quite knowledgeable. Also, a forummer from MAlaysia also bought this model recently. http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=345884 I've pm him before. nice fella. How much you got it for if you dont mind me asking? |
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Jan 14 2010, 09:28 PM
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The omega Speed master professional my father gave it to me 10 years ago since he bought in 1982...
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Jan 14 2010, 10:05 PM
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QUOTE(jayxunned @ Jan 14 2010, 09:28 PM) The omega Speed master professional my father gave it to me 10 years ago since he bought in 1982...
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Great watch you got there, more so the sentimental value  Mine saying hi    |
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Jan 14 2010, 11:21 PM
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nice. seems like it hasn't changed much throughout the years.
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Jan 15 2010, 12:40 AM
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the difference not great even back in late 1950. good info on these watches.
http://www.omega-addict.com/differences.html Added on January 15, 2010, 12:41 am QUOTE(jayxunned @ Jan 14 2010, 09:28 PM) The omega Speed master professional my father gave it to me 10 years ago since he bought in 1982... beater watch.. hope u kept it service up to date if u are using it.cheers! This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 15 2010, 12:41 AM |
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Jan 15 2010, 02:08 AM
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QUOTE(patryn33 @ Jan 15 2010, 12:40 AM) the difference not great even back in late 1950. good info on these watches. Yea, will service it b4 i bring back to aussie...especially want to replace the bezel .. not sure what's the maintenance price...http://www.omega-addict.com/differences.html Added on January 15, 2010, 12:41 am beater watch.. hope u kept it service up to date if u are using it. cheers! This post has been edited by jayxunned: Jan 15 2010, 02:32 AM |
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Jan 15 2010, 08:50 AM
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anyone here had the chance to hold a Seiko Ananta or even own one? any comments on the workmanship and finish? Especially in comparison with the Premier models?
Pricing is almost 50% higher (for automatic) and double (Spring Drive series) i heard... |
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Jan 15 2010, 09:48 AM
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QUOTE(nando @ Jan 15 2010, 08:50 AM) anyone here had the chance to hold a Seiko Ananta or even own one? any comments on the workmanship and finish? Especially in comparison with the Premier models? according to what i read, its below Grand Seiko in terms of finishing.Pricing is almost 50% higher (for automatic) and double (Spring Drive series) i heard... i have to say it have to be better than Premier. Seiko does priced their according, its not like they are ripping ppl off. no seiko expert, that maybe how seiko rank their collection http://www.seikowatches.com/products/index.html seiko premier starts ~us$300 to us$1k Seiko Ananta starts us$2k to us$7.1k certainly not double of premier collection Grand Seiko starts ~us$3k (us$2k for a quartz) to us$30k This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 15 2010, 10:04 AM |
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Jan 15 2010, 11:36 AM
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QUOTE(patryn33 @ Jan 15 2010, 09:48 AM) according to what i read, its below Grand Seiko in terms of finishing. you're right..seems that the cheapest Springdrive model is about 4.3kUSD, while the most expensive Premier wont reach USD2k...i have to say it have to be better than Premier. Seiko does priced their according, its not like they are ripping ppl off. no seiko expert, that maybe how seiko rank their collection http://www.seikowatches.com/products/index.html seiko premier starts ~us$300 to us$1k Seiko Ananta starts us$2k to us$7.1k certainly not double of premier collection Grand Seiko starts ~us$3k (us$2k for a quartz) to us$30k This post has been edited by nando: Jan 15 2010, 11:40 AM |
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Jan 15 2010, 01:53 PM
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QUOTE(nando @ Jan 14 2010, 08:49 PM) you can try getting info from this forum http://forums.watchuseek.com/forumdisplay.php?f=239 Hi nando,some of them are quite knowledgeable. Also, a forummer from MAlaysia also bought this model recently. http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=345884 I've pm him before. nice fella. How much you got it for if you dont mind me asking? Thanks for your help! I got my aviator for RM3.9K...what do you guys think? Reasonable? |
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Jan 15 2010, 02:21 PM
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QUOTE(khopl @ Jan 15 2010, 01:53 PM) Hi nando, no problem. let me know the outcome. yours is the 46mm Aviator right? Bracelet?Thanks for your help! I got my aviator for RM3.9K...what do you guys think? Reasonable? |
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