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The Watches Thread V1
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nando
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Apr 16 2010, 07:23 PM
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Apr 16 2010, 07:22 PM) anybody planning on robbing a bank? count me in! yeah i guess u r right. forums are where rants are posted, and no brands are perfect. dont worry....a watch purchase from months of savings + drooling + sleepless night + recent pay rise is always the most meaningful one.....!
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miaopurr
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Apr 16 2010, 07:25 PM
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QUOTE(ck77 @ Apr 16 2010, 02:40 PM) Then you should get a submariner instead of PO  true, rolex used to be on bond's wrist, but omega has always been tied to bond character. why huh? Added on April 16, 2010, 7:26 pmQUOTE(nando @ Apr 16 2010, 07:23 PM) dont worry....a watch purchase from months of savings + drooling + sleepless night + recent pay rise is always the most meaningful one.....! i guess the saying "the hunt is always the best part" can't be truer than this. HAHA This post has been edited by miaopurr: Apr 16 2010, 07:26 PM
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patryn33
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Apr 16 2010, 07:28 PM
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Apr 16 2010, 07:25 PM) true, rolex used to be on bond's wrist, but omega has always been tied to bond character. why huh? no idea, Omega is sponsor $$ goes into the movie as advertising. Rolex not doing it..
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nando
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Apr 16 2010, 07:31 PM
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QUOTE(patryn33 @ Apr 16 2010, 07:28 PM) no idea, Omega is sponsor $$ goes into the movie as advertising. Rolex not doing it.. the power of modern day advertisement!! movie even got chick asking Craig..Is that a ROLEX? and he says OMEGA!! dont remember Connery, Moore, ever saying its a Rolex! (not entirely sure because i didnt watch the whole bond collection) but for me...the PO design and co-axial movement just captivates me......I've never bother to browse Rolex forums...its just way out of my league..hehehe This post has been edited by nando: Apr 16 2010, 08:04 PM
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miaopurr
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Apr 16 2010, 07:32 PM
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QUOTE(patryn33 @ Apr 16 2010, 07:22 PM) no extra jewels. only decorations and regulated. no matter which grade U get, U'll get the same number of jewels. The diff are the spring, balance, shock protection a nice chart I found thanks for sharing. very informative
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patryn33
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Apr 16 2010, 07:34 PM
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Apr 16 2010, 07:32 PM) thanks for sharing. very informative for the doxa U looking at which model?
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miaopurr
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Apr 16 2010, 07:39 PM
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QUOTE(patryn33 @ Apr 16 2010, 07:34 PM) for the doxa U looking at which model? 1000T or 1200T orange face. Added on April 16, 2010, 7:43 pmQUOTE(nando @ Apr 16 2010, 07:31 PM) the power of modern day advertisement!! movie even got chick asking Craig..what watch is that? and he says OMEGA!! dont remember Connery, Moore, ever saying its a Rolex! (not entirely sure because i didnt watch the whole bond collection) but for me...the PO design and co-axial movement just captivates me......I've never bother to browse Rolex forums...its just way out of my league..hehehe really? he said that in the movie? gotta watch it again. rome wasn't built in a day, rolex can't be bought on a month's paycheck. check this out, comprehensive list of bond watches http://www.jamesbondwatches.com/the-list-eon-movies.htmThis post has been edited by miaopurr: Apr 16 2010, 07:50 PM
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nando
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Apr 16 2010, 08:00 PM
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Apr 16 2010, 07:39 PM) 1000T or 1200T orange face. Added on April 16, 2010, 7:43 pmreally? he said that in the movie? gotta watch it again. rome wasn't built in a day, rolex can't be bought on a month's paycheck. check this out, comprehensive list of bond watches http://www.jamesbondwatches.com/the-list-eon-movies.htm http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0381061/quotesi think youtube also got... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQg2dI9r3G8hahaha....google Daniel Craig and Rolex...and you'll be even more suprised! So Bond wears an Omega..but Craig loves Rolex!! This post has been edited by nando: Apr 16 2010, 08:02 PM
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miaopurr
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Apr 16 2010, 08:01 PM
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HAHA!! craig is craig, bond is bond. hmm... since rolex was on bond's wrist, then i'll have to put rolex on my wishlist as well. fuhh....... how lah... can i sell my soul to the devil? how much will he pay huh?  HAHAHAHA again! the rolex/omega part in the conversation, is plain direct advertisement! HAHAHAHA unnecessary! This post has been edited by miaopurr: Apr 16 2010, 08:07 PM
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nando
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Apr 16 2010, 08:07 PM
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QUOTE(miaopurr @ Apr 16 2010, 08:01 PM) HAHA!! craig is craig, bond is bond. hmm... since rolex was on bond's wrist, then i'll have to put rolex on my wishlist as well. fuhh....... how lah... can i sell my soul to the devil? how much will he pay huh?  if budget limited ...then we can be Harrison Ford lo...Hamilton ambassador...hehehe...wonder what Jason Bourne wears? This post has been edited by nando: Apr 16 2010, 08:07 PM
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miaopurr
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Apr 16 2010, 08:08 PM
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QUOTE(nando @ Apr 16 2010, 08:07 PM) if budget limited ...then we can be Harrison Ford lo...Hamilton ambassador...hehehe...wonder what Jason Bourne wears? TAG or, even very limited budget, we can be Ethan Hunt. he wore a casio This post has been edited by miaopurr: Apr 16 2010, 08:15 PM
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ck77
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Apr 16 2010, 08:39 PM
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QUOTE(nando @ Apr 16 2010, 07:31 PM) but for me...the PO design and co-axial movement just captivates me......I've never bother to browse Rolex forums...its just way out of my league..hehehe The price is not so much different than PO, sub no date selling for RM15.5k  Added on April 16, 2010, 8:40 pmQUOTE(miaopurr @ Apr 16 2010, 08:08 PM) TAG or, even very limited budget, we can be Ethan Hunt. he wore a casio Ethan Hunt in MI:2  Mod DW-6900  This post has been edited by ck77: Apr 16 2010, 08:40 PM
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miaopurr
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Apr 16 2010, 08:47 PM
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hmmm.... this thread is becoming more exciting!
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ck77
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Apr 16 2010, 09:21 PM
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More? Steve McQueen's Monaco in the movie Le Mans  Sylvester's pammy in 1996 movie, Daylight. This post has been edited by ck77: Apr 16 2010, 09:29 PM
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terencetoo
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Apr 16 2010, 11:00 PM
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Im going to visit Cortina Watch Shop on Sun. I spotted they have huge range of Omega displaying in an individual glass panel. Very interesting concept. Hope i will not poison by the SA haha [all hot chicks] Hope i can find this [Zenith]  and this 
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HW-Racer
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Apr 16 2010, 11:25 PM
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which cortina shop outlet ?
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gfunk11
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Apr 16 2010, 11:27 PM
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Getting Started

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QUOTE(terencetoo @ Apr 16 2010, 11:00 PM) Im going to visit Cortina Watch Shop on Sun. I spotted they have huge range of Omega displaying in an individual glass panel. Very interesting concept. Hope i will not poison by the SA haha [all hot chicks] Hope i can find this [Zenith]  and this   Bro, I was @ Cortina KLCC today & both Omega you listed aren't here yet. Sorry to burst your bubble!  but the hot chikas can entertain you i guess. I am interested in the Aqua Terra Chrono GMT (last pic) as well. Think it retails around RM28k or so or was it RM24k. Somewhere around that range.  Not so sure about Zenith though!
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miaopurr
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Apr 16 2010, 11:32 PM
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terence, can u check out the price if it has increased? prior to 1 april, SMP was rm10.5k, PO was 11.7k
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terencetoo
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Apr 16 2010, 11:39 PM
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i was told that Omega increases on 15th of April
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miaopurr
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Apr 16 2010, 11:43 PM
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QUOTE(terencetoo @ Apr 16 2010, 11:39 PM) i was told that Omega increases on 15th of April  by how much i wonder.... and i wonder if the price increase comes with a sweet kiss from cortina babes This post has been edited by miaopurr: Apr 16 2010, 11:44 PM
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