Congrats on your new haul Enjoy and wear it in good health

patryn, i guess u r right. it's just like owning another citizen. wise choice would be to save up more money and get a proper swiss watch, right?

Before i fall for Tag ( guess mostly influence by the advertisement/Media) i was thinking of Oris BC4 or designer brand "Armani".
I did try to wear Omega Speedmaster/Seamaster planet ocean but it doesn't really suits me. It may due to the design similar to "swatch" (no offense, is just my opinion) or the colour tone are too mild for my liking.

I know Omega is a reputation brand and good resale value but i didn't fit me well. (Although cost slightly higher than Tag DD approx rm15k)
Guess i still like to own a ML Chrono it looks gorgeous on the display...ohh my, i realize getting luxury watches is a very exp hobby...

Btw last but not least, a wrist pic of mine to finish this post



Both Tag Heuer with same pattern the SA went panic haha asking us to get Grand Carrera

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Added on April 5, 2010, 10:28 pmohh thanks guys for all the value information on Tag. Im loving it. Hope u guys dont post more nice watches else many of us going to burn more $$ in the pocket

This post has been edited by terencetoo: Apr 5 2010, 10:28 PM

congrats, wear in good health..

when it comes to timepiece..everyone has different strokes...which explains why there are so many themes and designs out there...

most important..you...the owner will still gets excited and pleased when looking at it!

you're right nando! every min, sec i will stare at the glow of the watch and admire the workmanship beneath the sapphire glass.~ impressive finishing.

terence, I'll let the picture do the talking and poisoning Its not chrono though.




This post has been edited by Jr.Koh: Apr 6 2010, 12:47 AM

and sound advice from nando. as always, get the piece that smiles at you, regardless of what other people say.

crooked retrograde GMT hand..unique! breguet hands. not my cup of tea but its a beautiful piece.

for me if I am spending above US$300 I would like a swiss/Jap/Russian made with their own movement.
those brand u mentioned, I rather spend on MK2 or what.

was looking at some of the post on Christopher Ward watches, their 7750 is decorated with blue screws
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=309098


someone here (waters) got a C8, hope he can give a review and experience with customs.
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/825550/+180

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=238179


This post has been edited by patryn33: Apr 6 2010, 10:24 AM

wooooh.........
mind telling me what's the damage after discount?

can't a japanese watch be proper?

huh? I don't get u...

in his sentence, he said "it's just like owning another citizen. wise choice would be to save up more money and get a proper swiss watch, right?"
why is it not a wise choice to save up more money and get a proper japanese watch? Grand Seiko? Seiko Spring Drive? Seiko Spirit (>$300)

i don't see how a swiss watch is more "proper" than a japanese watch. japanese watches don't get enough respect. technically every Citizen and Seiko piece is in-house movement. lol.

i didn't say japanese watches can't be proper ones. i own a timex, a casio, a seiko and a citizen. i would like to add a swiss to my collection. i was looking at helios and helson, which use miyota, a citizen's movement. so indirectly, it's like owning another citizen. since i already own three japanese watches, i'd like to own a swiss watch with eta movement.

sure i'd like to own a grand seiko or a spring drive, maybe in future

This post has been edited by miaopurr: Apr 6 2010, 11:37 AM

do u guys think ODM watch worth to buy ??
why & Reason ??

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Added on April 6, 2010, 11:38 amnice 1 ... cost you how much ???

This post has been edited by Sniperwolf1987: Apr 6 2010, 11:38 AM

now I understand what you meant. i apologize for taking your post out of context. you could get a german watch with swiss movement, stowa maybe? you get the goodness of a swiss movement and german finish, not to mention it is an independent watchmaker.

majority of the watch companies are owned by the 3 luxury brands.. Swatch, LVMH and Richemont. and as much heritage, history and pedigree the brands may have, we wouldn't know how much of it has been eroded by corporations whose sole purpose is profits.

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Added on April 6, 2010, 11:59 amdepends on what its "worth" to you. to me its just a toy watch. mass marketed for the consumption of the masses. ODM is like Proton, Rolex is like Ferrari and Patek is Bugatti.

a funny quote i came across.. Rolex is the Rolex of watches.

This post has been edited by Jason: Apr 6 2010, 11:59 AM

no prob jason. i have now enough money to get an american watch with swiss movement, but i think i'll save more money till i have enough to give me more options be it german or swiss.

independent watchmaker eh? a friend advised me otherwise. find a brand that has an AD here; easier when it comes to warranty issue and spare parts. do u have experience getting a watch u bought online and not available here in malaysia serviced or repaired here?

by the way, anybody knows where to get a maratac strap here in KL/selangor?

ODM, too fancy for my taste.

correction: halios uses seiko's 6R15, not citizen's miyota

This post has been edited by miaopurr: Apr 6 2010, 01:05 PM

guys any brand can recommend for me price range RM2k-RM3k?i prefer square face and leather strap

This post has been edited by spoon2272: Apr 6 2010, 03:31 PM

Fortis Square, might be slightly above your budget though.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=87436

Steinhart, a young and smaller brand, within your budget.

http://www.steinhartwatches.de/index.php?id=67&Sel_ID=25

This post has been edited by ck77: Apr 6 2010, 03:47 PM

having local ADs and service centre is a plus, but that also depends on the quality and level of service. keep in mind just because they have a service centre here doesn't mean it will warrant good service. its just more convenient, but may not render the service you expect. i've read of horrible service experience by Tag Heuer. the Stowa for example, uses a common ETA2824 workhouse, and any knowledgeable watch repairmen would be able to service it.

then wat brands is in middle range ??? about swatch ??