be proud of it...the first `dream' watch is always the sweetest deal...

those Seiko Jap made.. I know many ppl got them online thru the below
eg
http://www.seiyajapan.com/c=iHGck19d3Hd91v...iko_mechanical/
http://www.higuchi-inc.com/

orient divers many are Sub design..
http://www.orientwatchusa.com/collection.php?c=16


if u have more $$ can afford some swiss they generally cost ~US$500.. great deal..
http://www.ocean7watchco.com/cs1/
http://www.mkiiwatches.com/
http://guinand-watch.com/index.php?option=...id=21&Itemid=51

This post has been edited by patryn33: Mar 28 2010, 01:22 AM

i have small wrists so i prefer to try them on my wrist before buying. also, it's always nicer to hold the actual watches in your hand, right? i'm familiar with seiyajapan, but have never bought anything from them. is it safe buying online?

This post has been edited by miaopurr: Mar 28 2010, 01:28 AM

Thanks for the speedy replied bro.
Appreciate that

Never know the nice Omega watches that i like cost so much.
I though the price roughly cost around TH Calibre 16 but lesser than Calibre 36
Anyway guess im going to drop off these 2 models...

1) Lower end Omega
2) TH Calibre 16
3) Oric BC4
4) ML Pontos Chronographe

al;ot of ppl bought from them its safe

terence, i've dreamed of owning a seamaster since high school. now, i still can't afford it seamaster professional retails at RM10.5k, planet ocean retails at RM11.9k. if only i can withdraw my EPF to fund my watch purchase

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Added on March 28, 2010, 1:41 amany chance of being stopped by our customs, tax related matters? do we have to collect from them and pay some taxes? or is it tax-free?

This post has been edited by miaopurr: Mar 28 2010, 01:41 AM

customs and tax.. U can read all about all here..
http://tamhk.com/mwf/index.php?action=printpage;topic=56.0
http://forums.ebay.com.my/thread.jspa?threadID=500001197

khopl and ck77 got stuff online page they post their purchases
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/873745/+1440
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/873745/+1420


get a preown seamaster, the design didn't change much and u get to spend less money.
esp those mid size 36mm auto seamasters preown can go around RM3.5K. new go around ~rm7.5K
or if U can find those pre co-axle watches discounts can be steeper.

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Added on March 28, 2010, 5:34 amspotted a Louis Erard dress watch (40mm) at 70% off
- priced at SG$485 or ~RM1.1k
http://www.jwwatch.com/showpro_details.asp?id=21&cat=142

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Added on March 28, 2010, 5:48 amhaha... I would drop Oris BC4 for sure from the list in a heart beat.
in fact I would go for a Entry level auto Omega

This post has been edited by patryn33: Mar 28 2010, 07:59 AM

thanks patryn! very helpful links. but would you happen to know any shops in KL/Selangor that carry good selections of Seiko Prospex or Marinemaster, Citizen Promaster, and Orient Professional Diver? i've got mine from my hometown, but very few choices.

don't know, I live in US for many yrs now..
Isn't Seiko Prospex auto not cheap? ~US$600-700 or am I wrong?
for that price.. I rather get a Guinand G-330M (German brand owned by Sinn Founder, used to make Sinn watches, maybe Bell and Ross too in the past)
http://www.guinand-watch.com/

OH!! you live in the US! no wonder lah... some prospex models cost thousands of dollars, and some are only hundreds of dollars. depends i guess. i've checked out the links about customs you gave earlier. seems like the risks are IF the customs decide to squeeze some money out of you, and hijackers. and also how the goods are handled during shipment.

about MkII and Guinard. are there authorized service centers in malaysia? i've always wondered about brands that are available overseas but not here. if we buy them online and have them shipped here, once there's a problem, where do we take them to? i've been looking at Marathon SAR watches.

a few hundreds of dollars.. thats still a good US$600-700. ya there are those that cost above US$2K.. with that $$ I would get a Seiko Spring Drive.

anyway.. if U ship by DHL/Fedex and declare the full amount, even hijackers they are insured.. item lost these company pay u back the full amount.
as for those corrupted customs officer.. can't help.

there are malaysian who have got from online retailer such as Stowa, they are like Guinand only sell online. if u visit WUS, maybe can get their experience.
iirc silverstan here also ordered a Stowa. yenfoolun may had ordered from Stowa too.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.ph...467364#poststop

these brands do not have service centres in Malaysia.
Guinand and Stowa don't have service centre here in USA too, so far not seen anyone on Watchuseek/timezone/watchnet complain of problems. QC must be very good. after warranty U can always take it to regular watchmaker to get it service. ck77 maybe able to recommend U.
as for MKII, its US brand but swiss made only have 1 service centre in USA.. problems.. don't recall seeing any thread on WUS.

Marathon SAR - their Auto watches are currently sold out.. nice deal too US$700

OZ made diver watch on Soprod A-10, very good bargain too. usually Soprod movements are found in swiss watches that cost above US$3K
http://www.orangewatchcompany.com/milsub/index.php

This post has been edited by patryn33: Mar 28 2010, 09:32 AM

customs... sigh... i once bought an AGV helmet from ebay. the item was marked as GIFT, so should be no tax whatsoever. when it arrived in KLIA and checked by the customs, the withheld the package on the ground that the helmet had no SIRIM approval, although it had all international safety compliance. eventually, the customs officer said he could release the package but i would have to pay the tax. huh? what tax? it was a gift. finally, had to pay 10% of the value.

hahah....no way the Oris BC4 can compete with the Omegas and rest...price range also different..


hm.....i saw something better than the Louis Erard you recommended from JW...
a pre-loved Sinn Regulator....almost 3 years old, at 65% of retail price...hmmmm..nice
http://www.jwwatch.com/showpro_details.asp?id=32&cat=202

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Added on March 28, 2010, 1:17 pmi thought you are now based in Singapore?
which part of the States? was there a couple of times...should look you up if within driving range...

This post has been edited by nando: Mar 28 2010, 01:18 PM


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what to do... life here is so.. $$ went to his pocket..

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Added on March 28, 2010, 8:29 pmwell... Sinn price also good.. ~4X of NOS Louis Erard price...


This post has been edited by patryn33: Mar 28 2010, 08:29 PM

The post is useless without picture
Come on, at least a wrist shot
Anyway thanks bro, hope you enjoy the watch



This post has been edited by ck77: Mar 28 2010, 10:09 PM

Guys went to Hour Glass n some other high end watch shop.
Spotted this on the display


IWC...i was trying to peak the price right behind on the right side. [black IWC]
Seems nice..guess exp though

What is your favourite type of watch? I don't mean affordable or not, just the design in general.

Mine has to be one with lots of complications and a white face with little ornamental jewelleries. I seem to like Franck Muller;s long island series a lot. Again, all this is just a dream cause i can't afford it... yet. =)

is that the IWC Portuguese Perpetual calendar 18K rose gold? thats like US$31.5K retail!

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Added on March 28, 2010, 10:06 pmlots of complication? Franck Muller long island have real simple quartz ones . have a pic to show?

This post has been edited by patryn33: Mar 28 2010, 10:06 PM

i didnt mean nicer as the Sinn is better then the Louis Erard per se...but nicer in sense that i like it more....

well, if the LE is attractive to miaopurr..., yeah.... maybe make more economical sense to pay less for a brand new piece.

This post has been edited by nando: Mar 28 2010, 10:28 PM

i used to love chronographs. then lost interest and switched my preference towards diver's watch. i agree that that LE is very nice, but not my cup of tea. been looking at MKII and Marathon. the Marathon SAR reeks of manly testosterone

This post has been edited by miaopurr: Mar 28 2010, 11:16 PM