Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Bump Topic Topic Closed RSS Feed
24 Pages « < 9 10 11 12 13 > » Bottom

Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+

 The Watches Thread V1

views
     
patryn33
post Jan 18 2010, 10:03 PM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(Daymon @ Jan 18 2010, 04:17 PM)
hey guys, can someone recommend me any swiss made one below rm1k?
prefer leather strap one...thx in advance!
links provided are much appreciated~  wave.gif  notworthy.gif
*
swiss made and mechanical? choices very limited, what to do I am a mechanical guy..
FYI: raw 6497 movement cost over US$100. Skeleton version 6497 usually cost over US$240. swiss quartz usually US$10-60.

- Choisi (online order only all swiss made) maybe the best deal since this brand is clearing stock, focusing on producing movement.
http://www.ocean7watchco.com/cs1/index.php...&category_id=17
- Hamilton lowest end if U can find (most likely manual winding)
http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/H...ci_sku=12349171
- Tissot (if U can get extremely good discount thru AD),
===> models to look at are PRS516, PRC200
- swiss army (only thru gray market but its hard these days)
- Bernhardt watch (swiss movement, US made)
http://www.bernhardtwatch.com/officerswatch.html
- Ollech & Wajs, US brand swiss made
http://gnomonwatches.com/Ollech&Wajs.htm
-Aristo, geramn watch with swiss movement
http://gnomonwatches.com/AristoHP7.html

if U are looking for quartz the selection is a little wider.
- Zodiac
- Certina
- Tissot

QUOTE(nando @ Jan 18 2010, 04:26 PM)
http://www.passions.com.sg/v2/watch/omega-...nometer-steel-1

anyone can comment if this pricing is good? anyone deals with Passions before? the web state that they do give 3% discount if pay by cash.  Can the price advertised on the web be negotiated?
*
I have bought from them. they cannot negotiate price. A proud bunch of ppl.
Passions pricing is a little higher than other place, that is IF u can find a similar product. most often, u aren't going to find it.
they do offer 1 yr warranty on the stuff they sell unlike other store, maybe thats why the higher prices.
most places selling pre-own only give 3mth warranty.

Added on January 19, 2010, 8:36 am
QUOTE(khopl @ Jan 18 2010, 10:30 AM)
Added on January 18, 2010, 12:02 pmHey, anyone here familiar with the watch brand called Steinhart? Is it reliable...a good watch? Does anyone know where to get one in Malaysia?? Or better still in Penang??
*
U can order from them directly at http://www.steinhartwatches.de/ or shop in Singapore from http://gnomonwatches.com/Steinhart.html
I have issue shopping with Germany is U got to pay the VAT. at about 19%!
U get the same design and if I am not wrong same swiss supplier at http://www.debaufre.com/ good thing is don't have to pay USA tax.

using ETA 2824 or Unitas 6487 movement they are reliable work horse movement. WUS should have tons of reviews on them.
saw a pre own on WUS for US$299
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=348894
user posted image

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 19 2010, 08:40 AM
patryn33
post Jan 19 2010, 12:32 PM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(khopl @ Jan 19 2010, 11:32 AM)
by the way, is it ok to purchase a watch online? There are so many nice watches i saw online that I really like....but i have never bought one online before...so I'm a little worried if it'll get lost in the mail...or if there is any kind of tax imposed?
*
well, I have to say I have a fair amount of watches online. of course u got to know which online dealer to deal with to be safe.
besides My aging Tag heuer and my spouse Oris, the rest of my watches I got them online.
when U buy expensive watches do make sure seller insure them or get them to ship thru UPS/Fedex.
iirc UPS/Fedex auto insured the item so long they are declared at the amount U bought them.
so if they are lost, U can claim from UPS/Fedex the full amount.

as for tax, U maybe subjected to Import duty 1-5%. I don't know as currently I don't resided in Malaysia.
found ppl talking about it, they may shed some light on that matter
http://forums.ebay.com.my/thread.jspa?threadID=500001197

ck77 getting his Pam homage online thru Getat, u can ask him his experiences
they do ship from china/russia.
http://www.siswatch727.com/index.do


This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 20 2010, 12:22 AM
patryn33
post Jan 19 2010, 09:38 PM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(nando @ Jan 19 2010, 04:00 PM)
As nice as it looks, do consider the weight of these watches.  I've heard of people who put them back on sale after discovering that its too heavy for them to wear daily @ long hours...
*
isn't always the problem with big watches? esp those big diver watch.
the above watch is 4.2oz or 112gm.
Graham watches are all above 120gm
some bell and ross weight > 150gm. eg Bell & Ross Space 2 weight 170gm.

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 19 2010, 10:23 PM
patryn33
post Jan 19 2010, 10:32 PM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(nando @ Jan 19 2010, 10:27 PM)
what i meant was sometimes people see photos and the time piece looks macho/big...and by time they buy and start wearing it, they cant get used to it...
*
Oops... ic..
anyway watch weighing ~120g is quite normal... rolex Explorer II also that heavy.

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 19 2010, 11:37 PM
patryn33
post Jan 20 2010, 10:12 AM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(Daymon @ Jan 20 2010, 09:01 AM)
thank you so much for the brands & the links.
i'm not good in watches, will google out mechanical,movement & quartz huh.gif
sweat.gif
*
another brand to look at sandoz singapore
http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES/San...eSalesTable.htm

good videos to watch if u dislike reading
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJdofFLjINE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA7SXKB7LaA

timezone do offer good info, alot of reading
http://www.timezone.com/library/wwatchfaq/...668591017665598
http://www.timezone.com/library/archives/a...703148375478424

FYI: mechanical make up about 20-30% of the sales in volume, but brings in 70-80% of the revenue.
quartz ~70-80% of the sales in volume, but brings in much lesser in revenue.

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 20 2010, 10:58 AM
patryn33
post Jan 20 2010, 12:59 PM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(Daymon @ Jan 20 2010, 12:05 PM)
sorry, what is AD means?

Added on January 20, 2010, 12:11 pmkinda like this one

TISSOT PRC200 T17.1.526.52
*
finally u review what u like. its hard to give suggestion without any idea of what one is looking for.

Ad = authorize dealer (these shops discount are controlled strictly by watch brands, if they are found out to give U more than allowed watch brands can take away their dealership and these shops can no longer get the watches direct from the manufacturer.)

can see a trend here... young men all love their chrono and sub dials!

that model is a quartz. retails US$425 (I think), getting thru AD discount maybe 25%.
if U shop on sites like amazon they are not AD.
http://www.amazon.com/Tissot-PRC200-Mens-W...2/dp/B000KKO894

guess U are going for a quartz chrono under $1K budget.

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 20 2010, 01:06 PM
patryn33
post Jan 20 2010, 09:29 PM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(opjust @ Jan 20 2010, 02:59 PM)
guys, I want to buy a pair of watches.. what is the cheapest swiss made watch?

this one is good ar? GC watch.
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/inde...ategoryID=29211
*
I already gave Daymon a list of cheapest swiss made mechanical watches. look at the prev post.

swiss made quartz watch selection is just too wide. the Guess u had there is swiss made.
cheapest swiss made quartz.. no idea.. maybe swatch?? didn't much much research on that. i am the mechanical guy

Added on January 20, 2010, 9:41 pm
QUOTE(xphossis @ Jan 20 2010, 04:17 PM)
Anyone heard of Cyma here? Any stories behind it?

I think its a pretty decent watch.

Currently endorse by Paul Scholes tongue.gif
*
no stories, just history.

with regards to Paul Scholes, its a 1yr contract and Cyma paid him US$300K.

http://www.sportspromedia.com/deals/_a/man...ucrative_boost/
QUOTE
Ryan Giggs, the most decorated player in the Premier League, has signed a lucrative endorsement deal with Swiss luxury watch brand CYMA.

Giggs, who has played for Manchester United for his whole professional career and won a string of honours - including 11 Premier League titles, two Uefa Champions League medals, four FA Cups and the Fifa Club World Cup - was named PFA Player of the Year last season at the age of 35. He will endorse CYMA watches across its key Asian markets into 2010. The deal covers the territories of Greater China, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand - four areas in which United have millions of fans - and is believed to be worth around US$300,000 to the player.

Giggs has scored seven goals so far in the current Premier League season as well as a goal against German Champion Wolfsburg in the Uefa Champions League and has recently been short-listed for the European Player of the Year Award.
Ferguson identifies biggest threats to 'Big Four' Champions League cartel
Cost-cutting at Old Trafford hitting morale, says 'Manchester United legend'

"Ryan Giggs provides a perfect match for CYMA Watches. With his role model attitude towards loyalty, fair play and discipline as well as excellent match play he showcases CYMA's brand values built upon a passion for impeccable craftsmanship and dedication to Swiss watchmaking tradition," said James Law, general manager of City Chain Company Ltd. "It is amazing to see that at the age of 35 Giggs is amongst the best BPL (Barclays Premier League) players."

James White, of the Total Sports Asia agency which arranged the deal, added:  "We are proud to work with the best in the market – with CYMA, one of the leading manufacturers of luxury watches as well as Ryan Giggs, one of the best midfielders English league football has seen to date. This deal shows that TSA's relationships and knowledge of the market can be integral to brands across Asia."


Added on January 20, 2010, 10:00 pm
QUOTE(Daymon @ Jan 20 2010, 06:18 PM)
hey, bro. but any brands other than Tissot have the similar design?
*
lots..
eg
- wenger
http://www.watchwear.com/wenger/
- swiss army
- Zodiac
- Mondaine
http://www.discountwatchstore.com/Mondaine...64SBB_p_82.html
- ESQ
http://www.thewatchery.com/ESQ_by_Movado/Watch/07301288
-Golana
http://www.thewatchery.com/Golana_Swiss/Watch/AE200-3
- christopher ward
http://www.christopherward-usa.com/men/sport/c7/c7swk.html

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 21 2010, 02:12 AM
patryn33
post Jan 21 2010, 12:29 AM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(IMAX @ Jan 20 2010, 10:35 PM)
anyone knows the price for the below Longines watches?

http://www.longines.com/watches/longines-c...t/L3.660.4.76.6

and

http://www.longines.com/watches/longines-h...t/L3.647.4.16.6
*
invalid link...
L3.647.4.16.6 - $3800 b4 discount
L3.660.4.76.6 - no idea I guess its $5k+ b4 discount

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 21 2010, 02:20 AM
patryn33
post Jan 21 2010, 10:56 AM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(ck77 @ Jan 21 2010, 09:02 AM)
patryn33, show us some of your collection  brows.gif
*
haha.. no time to take nice pic... here are pics taken in a hurry
user posted image
user posted image
user posted image

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 21 2010, 11:01 AM
patryn33
post Jan 21 2010, 11:04 AM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(Daymon @ Jan 21 2010, 10:58 AM)
bro too big la..sweat.gif
get a better angle too.

Added on January 21, 2010, 10:59 amwhat type of leather is the 2nd one?
*
resize already man..
which 1? dark leather is just regular calf, light is Ostrich.
i think its the end of my watch buying spree for a long long time..


This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 21 2010, 11:05 AM
patryn33
post Jan 21 2010, 11:10 AM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(nando @ Jan 21 2010, 11:06 AM)
nice collection ,,.notice you have the Big Crown (3?) day date....how is it? in terms of accuracy and durability..
*
the 3rd watch? my spouse's watch.. accuracy within specs I think -10sec a day I think... its due for service this yr.
durability.... still using it after 10yrs

well, not complete collection.. still have vintage Zenith, Mido, etc..

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 21 2010, 11:11 AM
patryn33
post Jan 21 2010, 08:05 PM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(khopl @ Jan 21 2010, 01:09 PM)
great collection u got there patryn33! Nice looking watches...your hamilton really caught my eyes. Which model is it and how much you got it for??
*
khaki chrono.. I paid ~US$550 for it new.

Added on January 21, 2010, 8:06 pm
QUOTE(khopl @ Jan 21 2010, 02:00 PM)
Hi patryn33, i just checked out the collection at debaufre.com but it seems like they don't ship to M'sia  sad.gif
by the way i noticed a lot of similarities between debaufre and steinhart watches...are they the same??
*
they are same, used to own by same group of ppl and they split.
didn't know they don't ship to Malaysia.. let me post a qns on WUS

Added on January 21, 2010, 8:10 pm
QUOTE(ck77 @ Jan 21 2010, 01:47 PM)
patryn33, nice reverso  thumbup.gif Thanks for sharing  rclxms.gif
*
thanx love my day-nite reverso duo!

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 22 2010, 07:42 AM
patryn33
post Jan 22 2010, 03:02 AM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(ck77 @ Jan 21 2010, 10:02 PM)
Daymon, Jaeger-Le Coultre Reverso is one the iconic watches in history.  thumbup.gif 
http://basepath.com/watches/Reviews/JLCReverso/JLCreview.htm
*
Daymon, is 18yr old, zero appreciation with mechanical watch at his stage. beside my tag shown in my collection.. norm ppl may not know the other brands.

To Daymon,
having own a few fashion watches. A Jap quartz and Swiss quartz isn't much diff there. I would try a mechanical. not sure if U do, but I enjoy a display back. and the brown leather on my JLC is Ostrich.

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 22 2010, 03:06 AM
patryn33
post Jan 23 2010, 10:19 AM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(jcleoch @ Jan 22 2010, 03:16 PM)
Nice watch man.My wife will also getting a ball watch next week for valentine gift. smile.gif
*
congrats! what will U be getting her?

since now we are on ladies watch, here is a watch i got for my mum a yr ago. help my sis obtained a Jeanrichard tv screen last yr too.
user posted image
user posted image




This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 23 2010, 10:34 AM
patryn33
post Jan 23 2010, 10:34 PM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(ck77 @ Jan 23 2010, 10:19 PM)
Yea but not the accuracy  doh.gif
*
is that a swan neck regulator? 1hr already running so fast, must have gone thru huge shock. the last time my vintage roamer did that is because I took it golfing!
iirc, u paid 100-200 for it.
I lost faith with hongkong/chinese homages, I paid us$50 for 1, after 6mths that darn thing started running fast (30mins every 24hr), next few mths it started running irregularly at times fast at time so slow. I threw it away.
patryn33
post Jan 24 2010, 07:13 AM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(ck77 @ Jan 23 2010, 10:53 PM)
What movement is that? Not even regulation or servicing could help?
I don't expect top notch Swiss quality, what you get is what you paid. This is to me more like a wear-spoil-and throw away watch.
*
heck knows, some chinese. paid us$50 for it, send in for regulation + servicing would cost more than the watch.
I expect it to be the kind wear and throw thingy. thats why I am very reluctant to get a seagull. I know there QC not really there.
although ST-1812 if done right is decent, if paying us$200-300 is it really worth the trouble to get it done right the 2nd time round?

if i pay us$200, I expect swiss quality. since I can get a swiss mechanical online at around us$200-300 mark.

Added on January 24, 2010, 7:15 am
QUOTE(silverstan @ Jan 24 2010, 12:40 AM)
until now they haven't update me when can i get it....  hmm.gif
*
according to their est, u may be getting it sometime in Apr.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=144115

Added on January 24, 2010, 7:18 am
QUOTE(Daymon @ Jan 23 2010, 11:31 PM)
i'll work hard for it  blush.gif
*
at rm$1K u can afford a swiss mechanic, just cannot afford what u love.. chrono.
those eta 6497, pocket watch movement is a work horse. with routine servicing they will last U a lifetime.
even U at your 60s-70s, reading time also no issue on such basic watch.

Added on January 24, 2010, 7:21 am
QUOTE(jcleoch @ Jan 23 2010, 02:11 PM)
Im getting her the engineer II arabic.
B4 i show her this she also interested for tag heuer or longiness.
But after consider the price range,she feel that the ball watch more suit for her.
Im also like the ball driver chronograph watch.but the price is a bit high for me at the moment.
*
well, its alot cheaper than the ball U going to get.
got it on a dealer closeout deal. 80% off!
ladies.. I always though longines looked better on them.
hack so long your lady love the design, thats whats impt!

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 24 2010, 10:08 AM
patryn33
post Jan 24 2010, 09:53 AM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(khopl @ Jan 24 2010, 07:58 AM)
Anyone here heard of Tauchmeister watch? From what I know its a german brand...and the model I'm eyeing on uses Miyota 8215 movement. Is it any good? In terms of accuracy and reliability...anyone?  icon_question.gif
*
here's a list of True German watch brands. I wouldn't go for those mushroom brands if I am paying over us$100
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=3277

Miyota 8215 is Citizen some threads on it. this movement only winds in 1 direction unlike eta 2824.
reliability should be quite ok, accuracy depends if manufacturer regulates it well.
oh.. its a non hacking movement, pull out the crown would not stop the sec hand.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=138906


alot of ppl opt to go with Laco on Miyota
http://www.lacher-shop.de/e_shop/index.php?cPath=1
user posted image

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 24 2010, 11:11 AM
patryn33
post Jan 24 2010, 10:22 PM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(ck77 @ Jan 24 2010, 11:16 AM)
The watch is sent for regulating by my friend's watchmaker, let's see how it perform after that.
What you think about OWC, since they are using ST21 in their Mil Sub homage with a whopping price of USD299   unsure.gif
Cheapest Swiss mechanical is definately Swatch, as far as the movement is concern. One can always swap the movement to other homage or modified watch  laugh.gif
OWC, ST21 US$299 is kinda expensive I think. seem like the case, bracelet cost that much.. ST21 next to nothing.
ya cheapest swiss mech gotta be swatch all under US$100. as for movement grade, maybe the lowest.
for US$200-300 can find those closeout deals or gray market. a swiss army on 6498 cost around that figure.

QUOTE(nando @ Jan 24 2010, 02:47 PM)
love the Nomos Tangente series...

but after currency conversion......sigh......
*
I love Nomos! wanted to get the pwr reserve. But then still went with a Zenith defy Classic.

QUOTE(khopl @ Jan 24 2010, 03:13 PM)
Thanks patryn33...that's quite a list of german watch manufacturers there!
I really like the Sinn model 900 Pilot...gotta feeling its pretty pricey!!
*
Sinn 900 Pilot, cost right around rm$10k after discount I think.
kinda expensive for a unmod Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph

don't mind preown here is one
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=353768

for half the price can get from Guinand, the founder of Sinn. pics of movement here, very nicely decorated with blue screws.
pretty well regulated under +3sec.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=198944
another nice review by an expert on WUS
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.ph...081335#poststop

user posted image
user posted image
user posted image

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 25 2010, 08:50 AM
patryn33
post Jan 25 2010, 08:31 AM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
QUOTE(nando @ Jan 25 2010, 08:22 AM)
kind of a hit and miss if you read the user's experiences...but for a price of below 100USD.....i am amazed!!
*
+1 on that!!! chinese QC really... unpredictable!
I wonder how many actually return to give a review after 6mths.
when I 1st got my cheapo its running great! +5secs.
with time... sign...

ck77 purchase at ~us$100, guess can't be helped
http://www.siswatch727.com/index.do

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 25 2010, 08:44 AM
patryn33
post Jan 25 2010, 09:34 AM

Look at all my stars!!
*******
Senior Member
3,940 posts

Joined: Jul 2009
frederique Constant? I didn't find any. which 1 are u looking at?

Hamilton H32519535, isn't more than 3K?
http://www.watchconcepts.com/wc/hamilton/h32519755.htm

Mido Baroncelli definately cost more than a Hamilton
Seiko...not true mechanical... get Orient since they are part of Seiko group
http://www.roachman.com/orient/preserve/CFHAA001.html

this NOS Hamilton seem the cheapest. under 3K
http://www.thewatchery.com/Hamilton/Watch/H34519591

Tissot also do. maybe cheaper than hamilton
http://www.luxurywatchstore.com/watches/wa...4.11.053.00.asp

Sandoz
http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES/San...SSalesTable.htm

Swiss Army Airboss Mach 4
http://www.worldwatchreview.com/2009/09/09...aviators-watch/
http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Arm...l/dp/B002IP18IS
user posted image


found another
http://www.dfreemontwatches.com/sapphire_series.htm
user posted image

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 25 2010, 11:26 AM
« Next Oldest · Men's Style & Fashion · Next Newest »
 

24 Pages « < 9 10 11 12 13 > » Top
Topic ClosedOptions
 

Change to:
| Lo-Fi Version
 0.0531sec    0.19    7 queries    GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 6th December 2025 - 04:45 AM
All Rights Reserved © 2002- 2025 Vijandren Ramadass (~unite against racism~)
Removal Request
Powered by Invision Power Board © 2025  IPS, Inc.