Funny how Certina is not so well known in this part of the world. I mean, they've been established for quite a long time and they sponsor quite a lot of sporting events and teams....and personally I think their watches are quite fine looking too.

I'm from Penang, and I don't think I remember seeing any shops selling Certina before. But I'm sure you can find them in KL. Good luck!

Anyone here got any good recommendations? I'm looking for:

- automatic movement (preferably swiss)
- aviator style (something like Steinhart Nav-B Chrono series, altho chronograph is not compulsory)
- with date (even better if comes with day and date)
- 45mm and above (preferably in black PVD case)
- good lume
- leather strap
- preferably with power reserve indicator
- preferably with transparent case back

Checked out Getat cos I kinda like the marina militare style, but most of them don't have date except Parnis (which seems to have everything!).
I like this Steinhart model: Steinhart Nav-B Chrono 47mm
But unfortunately it doesn't come with black PVD case, no power reserve indicator and no transparent case back. I don't really mind all these but does anyone have any recommendation for other brands?

Another things is I noticed there are quite a lot of automatic watches using Unitas movement. Are Unitas swiss or asian made? Some site says swiss unitas...some says asian unitas. So i'm confused.

Help anyone?

Thanks ck77...i now have a much better understanding of a Swiss and China made Unitas. The swiss made ones definitely looks better and I'm sure
more reliable as well.

Yupp, I am REALLY tempted by the Steinhart Nav-B Chrono 47mm!!

The Damasko you recommended is not bad...but unfortunately only 42mm

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Added on March 1, 2010, 12:26 pmErrr..patryn33...the Zeno watch you recommended...any idea how much is the cost range?

This post has been edited by khopl: Mar 1 2010, 12:26 PM

What I meant by preferably is I don't really mind if the watch don't have the feature/function but it'll be a plus if it has.
And as for the crown, onion or no onion is okay with me.

Thanks a lot for your recommendations, patryn33....the Swiss Army Victorinox Airboss Mach 6 Power Gauge Limited Edition you recommended looks great and I think it has almost all the requirements I wanted....however unfortunately the Swiss Army brand doesn't really appeal to me....like Tag, B&R and a few others (no offense to fans of the brands)...these are well established brands who produces fine watches but somehow for whatever reasons....the brand doesn't appeal to me.

It ain't that easy finding the perfect watch I suppose!

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Added on March 2, 2010, 1:26 pmMany thanks Jason! I've always liked the Oris BC4...wonder why it never crossed my mind before this!!
Maybe I'll check it out at the shops this weekend!!

This post has been edited by khopl: Mar 2 2010, 01:26 PM

The Oris BC4 will easily set me back RM10k+ after discount!! But what to do....gatal....if nothing to do this weekend then maybe go 'look-see loo-see' la.

Maybe should just settle for the Steinhart Nav-B Chrono 47mm

Talking about my Aviator....one of my friends said it looked like a Swatch at a glance!! %*#@#&!!!!

Its not that the brand sounds cheap to me....but dunno how to explain la....like I can't see myself wearing the brand I guess. In fact, I quite like their design (Swiss Army)...plus I know that particular model has pretty good movement...quality and all. Well, like I said...the brand doesn't appeal to me. Like Tag...its doesn't sound cheap and it isn't cheap either....but it doesn't appeal to me. B&R too...Montblanc (don't mind their pens actually )...Longines too..to name a few.

Actually I just like that particular Oris....the BC4...the rest of their line, well not so much.

In fact, when I got the Ball Aviator, I was contemplating between Oris TT3 and Maurice Lacroix Pontos Chronographe. The TT3 is titanium...really light...and I dunno...it feels plasticky to me...I mean the weight of course! I prefer something heavier I guess. I was really really tempted by the ML but then I was actually looking for something I can wear everyday...a 'workhorse' so to speak...and I don't think I can wear the ML everyday. So I finally settle for the Aviator...plus the sales person was going on and on about how great the lume is. Well, after buying it...its now more like a 'retired horse' than a 'workhorse'!!!

You asked which brand I have a thing for? Well, to be honest, there are a few brands that I stay away from (as mentioned above) as they don't appeal to me (again, no offense to any fans)....but I quite fancy IWC particularly the pilot models, Omega, Panerai, Sinn....sigh, if only can afford!!....but in general, I like Aviator/Pilot styled watches.

What about yourself...I gotta feeling you have a thing for Zenith.

Decision, decisions, decisions eh? hahahaha
Its a good thing ure not an impulse buyer...seriously. Wish I could be like that!
The Jean Richard 1665 looks seriously good! Which Oris and Ball are you eyeing at??

Ball! Without a doubt...Tag...as you said...so common

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Added on March 5, 2010, 6:52 pmGreat looking watch! Very classy...

This post has been edited by khopl: Mar 5 2010, 06:52 PM

Hey guys....what do you think of Golana, Hamilton and Wenger watches?

I know Wenger is part of Swiss Army...perhaps lower in terms of quality as compared to Swiss Army....and yes, I mentioned before that Swiss Army watches doesn't appeal to me...but dunno why Wenger seems ok to me

My question is...among the 3 brands listed above, which is better? In terms of quality, value, reliability, etc....

What about Wenger? Any thoughts?

Hey fellas..

I'm bored....
Name your top 3 fav watch of all time

1. Panerai Luminor 1950 GMT Ceramica
http://www.panerai.com/s_page.xpd?id_lingua=2&id_sezione=36

2. Panerai Radiomir Tourbillon GMT
http://www.panerai.com/s_page.xpd?id_sezio...942&id_lingua=2

3. Jaeger-Le Coultre Horological Excellence Master Compressor Extreme LAB
http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/eu/en/watc...sor-extreme-lab

Dear All Sifus....

Need your help...what's the difference or rather what is a 'swan neck' movement in the 6497/6498?

Is it better/more reliable/more accurate versus non 'swan neck'?

Any help or comment will be much appreaciated.

Thanks!!

This post has been edited by khopl: Mar 14 2010, 01:45 PM

So I would assume its is better in terms of keepinh time accuracyZ? Am I correct?

That is one fine looking watch, thanks for sharing patryn33!
20pcs only...harder to find than gold...hhaha

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Added on March 15, 2010, 11:52 amBy the way, anyone here had any experience buying from jacksontse.com (famouse for Pam homage) before?

Which is better? Getat or jacksontse (Military Time)??

This post has been edited by khopl: Mar 15 2010, 11:52 AM

Thanks nando...i also noticed the swan neck movement they claimed didnt looked much the part either esp compared to the pics in the thread/link you provided.

Hahaha....Yes, I totally agree...its very typical of retailers (esp in M'sia) to judge a walk-in customer's buying power by the way the customer dresses. Just like terencetoo said...they'll scan you from head to toe first....probably to see if you're worth their time and effort providing you with good service. Well, I just wanna share two real incidents where it really shows you can never judge a person's buying power by the way they dress.

My fren's fren is a real 'ah beng'....the kind that wears thick gold chain...dyes hair in weird colors...long nails on his pinky...and usually wears just a t-shirt, bermudas and slippers but a wealthy one....carries around stacks of RM100 notes in cold hard cash (well, he's a bookie). Well this is a real case and this 'ah beng' is interested to buy a Panerai...so he walks into the boutique (in KL) and the sales person didn't even gave him a second glance...needless to say the service was terrible. So, feeling frustrated...this 'ah beng' immediately went to IWC boutique instead and bought a watch worth almost 30k in cash.

So, all you retailers out there esp the salesperson, do not ever jugde a person's buying power just by the way he/she dresses!!

I've heard of another case (in PG) where the customer (old wealthy businessman) was also only wearing a t-shirt, bermudas and slippers....but he was also wearing a watch worth over RM300k limited to only a few pieces worldwide....walks into a watch shop and bought 6 Omegas with total value of around RM60k-70k in cash!

Hmmm....sometimes, the simpler the person dresses...the wealthier he/she is!

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Added on March 26, 2010, 6:53 amDoes anyone know how much is the cheapest U-Boat watch?
And which model is it?
Thanks!!!

This post has been edited by khopl: Mar 26 2010, 06:53 AM

tot u got most of ur watches online too??
nice pics of the 7750 as posted above...but what do u mean clone? as it isn't ETA?

This post has been edited by khopl: Mar 30 2010, 02:06 PM

[quote=ck77,Mar 31 2010, 12:32 PM]
For those interested, there is a PO for sale in mudah.

http://www.mudah.my/OMEGA-PLANET-OCEAN-42m...nty-5661657.htm

[quote]
Hi all ,

I have a OMEGA PLANET OCEAN 42mm for sale.Its on rubber strap

Its my personal collections and letting go for flipping.Package and item descriptions are as follow

Watch : In pristine condition
Package : Include , box , oversea warranty card , watch , paper , omega cloth
Price : RM 6900

100% original watch. Meet up in mid valley upon appointment.
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[/quote]

is that your watch ck77?

yea, probably the same person i suppose...but didnt mention how old is the watch did he?

Hi guys, I'm thinking of letting go of my Ball Aviator 46mm with S/Steel bracelet which I bought only in mid Jan 2010. Pristine condition and hardly worn.

Anyone interested to find out more can check under:
Trade Zone -> LYN Street Mart -> Hobbies & Collectibles

Or simply PM me

Cheers!