get on internet, who cares about customer service. if something happened or routine servicing U go outside.
going back to AD would cost more. if customer service not good can complain since u are paying for it not its free!

at US$150-250, no way to find automatic. Manual winding is very possible.
even for swiss army, the cheapest maybe the XL mechanical model going for US$300+.
and here is 1 at 45mm.
http://www.ocean7watchco.com/cs1/index.php...s&product_id=42



U may wanna catch some reviews from this brand.. feel like hit or miss thingy too.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=193953

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 25 2010, 09:47 PM

thing with choisi is they stop making watches. focus on making movement.
ppl on WUS seem ok with their quality. at more than 50% off since they are clearing stock.. its a good bargain.
if U are the brand person, thats a big No No.. wanna swiss 6497 movement.. quite a nice deal since movement itself is ~US$120
seem like they just undated their site, alot of the cool skeleton watch or nicer watchers are sold out. some are nig at 47mm.

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 26 2010, 12:28 AM

ya.. ML does have 1, but its way out of budget isn't it?
so undecided?

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Added on January 28, 2010, 8:05 amthese are lots of nice watches. problem is don't know budget to work with and design U looking for.


This post has been edited by patryn33: Jan 28 2010, 08:05 AM

depending on watch, some do come in mechanical.
Wenger is the way to go!

jomashop, never shop with them. check reviews here
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=38975

do share review with these online shops!
nevet heard of Military Royale.

I did a search.. I believe its ebay!

well it all depends on the build of the lather strap.
original Tag leather isn't specially treated and it cost US$275 to replace.
if U do sweat or get it wet often, it does age and do wear off quick.
http://ww2.tagheuer.com/_documents/manuals/EI2250_en.pdf

U can get treated leather to replace from a other brands at a lower cost. the cost from US$30.
I got the cheap Buffalo shown below and I have to say quality if good. it does not change its texture/color even I get water on it.
http://www.watchstyle.com/pi1794558589.htm?categoryId=9

if U do swim with your watch get the steel. there are of course leather strap that is specially treated for professional divers but these straps aren't cheap. U'll find the strap peeling etc. My JLC leather age beautifully. do factor the price difference should U need to replace the leather strap.

are U looking at TAG Heuer Carrera Cal 16 Chrono? whats the price quoted from the SA? gray market dealer in KL is letting it go for ~us$2.9k

FYI: Tag Grand Carrera Calibre 36RS using the Zenith El Primero movement. U can get a similar El Primero at a lower price below (~us$2.2K).
http://www.collectorstime.com/zenith.php

This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 1 2010, 06:58 AM

a watch?
17+ young guy.. like lots of sub dials..
get a longines masters/spirit/conquest chrono
or get a Fortis Chrono
or Maurice Lacroix Pontos Chrono

if not... get thru KL based gray market.
Can find a nice zenith Chrono under 8k, around 50% off. pretty sure that the most expensive brand U can go. with 10k budget cannot find JLC, Panerai etc.
http://www.collectorstime.com/zenith.php

This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 2 2010, 12:34 PM

since oder is pending on paypal and no money is taken out from your side. Just cancel the order.
a verify paypal, what does that mean? a verify bank account tied to paypal is that the case?

anyway, I think I saw the same watch on ebay too. I still thought U got it on the bay.

this makes more sense now...
thanx r3kahsttub for helping out!

khopl, have U receive the other watches U ordered?

This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 4 2010, 06:41 AM

china made, quality is a hit or miss... U must have read ck77 post on his homage purchase. his is custom build still like that.

or get something german
eg
http://www.watchseller.com/vollmeru5.html
http://www.gnomonwatches.com/Dievas.html
http://www.longislandwatch.com/Dievas/Dievas_Watches-1.htm

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Added on February 4, 2010, 9:28 pmlooking for value for money don't go with Tag, Tag is expensive.
Fortis is well build and was chosen by russian for space mission. even some military ppl use it.
CK is cheap, sure! Fossil make their watches.. most likely done in Philippines or China.
Zenith is renown for the El Primero movement. Tag is using El Primero on their caliber 36 which cost US$7.9k and up. Rolex had El Primero on their Daytona till 2001.

This statement in bold I don't get it.

This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 4 2010, 10:22 PM

seiko make good watches!
don't want a quartz can look at orient too.. they are part of Seiko group also make great watches at a good value.

the top of the line calibre 36 uses a zenith movement. with us$7.9k might as well get a zenith

U must have the design, like the design just get it. loving the watch design is impt. esp if U cannot find any watches u like.

are u looking at Carrera Calibre 16 Day date or Aquaracer?
http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collection/aqu...=CAF2110.BA0809
http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collection/car...w=CV2A10.BA0796

if I not wrong Aquaracer is priced lower than Carrera although both are using the same movement.

here is review on the Tag Aquaracer Calibre 16. based off 7750, can get other brands with 7750 or base of 7750 at lower cost.
http://www.watchbizz.com/archive/wt_2008_0...2008_01_076.pdf

brands such as Sinn, Fortis, Longines, Guinand (founded by founder of Sinn see thread below) is a better buy
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=198944

This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 6 2010, 10:47 AM

thats old new, thats true.
whats the true intention of the merger everyone is guessing.. it may benefit Tag more.

U are asking the price point of a ladies watch? how much are U willing to pay?
all prices are at retail value.

Zenith starts at around us$4K
Omega starts around US$1.6k
tudor starts around US$1.9k

omega seamaster midsize quartz ~us$1.8K, auto maybe ~us$2.3k

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Added on February 6, 2010, 10:10 pmwe will see more zenith movement in Tag. the Tag Calibre 36 is a start.
Zenith new CEO is lowering their pricing and changing the product lines a bit.. going back to the classical Zenith Look
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=346521

This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 7 2010, 05:13 AM

what did the specs say? some watches spec state a watch can gain/lose 15 secs every 24hrs. so in 7 days over 1 min is possible.
those on 7750 usually does pretty well +/- 5sec every 24hrs.
my zenith elite manual spec states +1min a week, but in fact its doing +1sec every 24hr.

no technology the 7750 module do have the day display. Tag just mod it to get it removed.
thats the Carrera model. tag is making this line their higher end watches.

calibre 16 run on 7750 slower beat, calibre 36 run on Zenith El Primero higher beat.
7750 iir is at 28.8k whereas El Promero is at 36k. if regulated well, higher beat better accuracy.
http://www.timezone.com/library/horologium...672313433425752

the problem I have with tag is design change very freq. buy at high price but resale value is low. if U not selling it don't have to worry about that.
some ppl care about resale value, I don't.

support your local gray market dealer. can find a zenith at rm$7543, tag also decently priced.
http://www.collectorstime.com/

This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 6 2010, 11:01 PM

when u get auto watches, don't expect accuracy.
get a quartz or a spring drive they do much better.
or get those radio sync watches.

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Added on February 6, 2010, 10:51 pmthey make great value for $$ watches!

This post has been edited by patryn33: Feb 6 2010, 10:51 PM