to get an idea of prices can check online.. stores prices usually higher.
http://www.graf-zeppelin.ch/e/
http://www.aviation-time.com/230/Junkers/Zeppelin

fans of greman brands usually start off with Stowa, Nomos and move on to more expensive brands.
few would go for Guinand watch ( http://www.guinand-watch.com/ )

square? no patent that kinda of look. wonder if anyone complained with the traditional round case and the fonts used 20-30yrs ago.
many other company making watches with that kinda look too.

same parent co. !!!!
http://www.pointtec.de/zeppelin/
http://www.pointtec.de/junkers/

companies with B&R look
http://www.revue-thommen.ch/instrument.htm
http://www.steinhartwatches.de/index.php?id=67&Sel_ID=25
Invicta watch (yucks I dislike this brand)
Debaufre (quality seem to drop after they break away from Steinhart)
ESQ

LOL, to an vintage watch collector.. Pam square pillow case look like a copy of the very early rolex just larger case.
Submariner, so many similar copies... Tag, Longines etc all kinda have the same look. diver watch today pretty much have this design, so when I should go for a diver watch it got to be Submariner or u just wearing a homage (if have similar look)?

thats a interesting analogy, logo is synonyms with brand today u can't break it apart. I think more like a ferrari car with proton logo.

I got a Omega Speedmaster Professional from my dad. He bought it in mid 70 if not mistaken. condition is 60% wear and tear. Dont have it right now , in out station. Will post when i coming back next year January.

Anyway , this is my U-BOAT ITALO FONTANA , My Strap metal piece has gone..sigh.. have to go back Malaysia to fix it

As you can see the strap has been unattached since the small metal piece gone

would sincerely appreciate a recommendation for a RM700-900 watch.

leather strap.

was looking at a Tissot PRC200, but when i tried it on it really wasn't me, strap width was too thin.

Thanks.

IIRC All automatic movement can be manually wind. even those vintage auto watches.
automatic watches, can be bidirectional or unidirectional too.

few brands actually remove the rotor of a 2824-2 and convert it to a manual winding watch.
eg
Atlantic Worldmaster Art Deco HW (ref 51650.41.20)
http://www.watchseller.com/atwoartdehws.html

care to share how much U paid for the item?

true, yet to see any articles that say U can manual wind auto watches.
I guess ppl just assume they do. since auto movement are an upgrade to manual winding, don't think they would remove this feature since auto feature is designed with convenience in mind. it would be inconvenient should wearer need to shake the watch to get it moving, a quick 10 turns is much easier.

odd ball for a young man..hey who cares what they think! so long u enjoy it, thats most impt!
still waiting for pics!

U may wanna read this..  do have a review on the Fortis, good for value!
http://www.watchbizz.com/archive/wt_2007_0...2007_05_066.pdf

U are going for the same movement family...  2824, 2836.. same family..
I still think next in line 2892 or something along those lines..

2824 is a work horse movement, 2836 same family.. the only diff is the date wheel.

some felt OWC is a great buy, Soprod A-10 better design etc etc compared to 2892. but just 200m. ppl like U going diving to depths over 200m, this is useless.
http://www.orangewatchcompany.com/

a good number of the ocean7 watches seem to be using 2892 movement. its amazing LM6 gmt just US$699, of course not many know the US brand (swiss made watches) and design
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=115494
http://www.ocean7watchco.com/cs1/

sinn? U1 using 2824 it seems should be a little more expensive than a Marinemaster.. U2 definitely more costly.
http://www.watchbizz.com/archive/wt_2006_0...2006_01_074.pdf

Sinn is no longer owned by Helmut Sinn. http://guinand-watch.com/ is and from what I gather they use top grade movement, not sure if they make any diver watch. issue is like stowa they only sell online.

whats your budget?
auto or quartz?
if U are rough with watches get longines conquest with Ceramic Bezel. its cost ~US$1k. U would not find scratch on bezel

some brands to look at
- Mk2  http://www.mkiiwatches.com/
- Steinhart  http://www.steinhartwatches.de/
- orange watch company  http://www.orangewatchcompany.com/
- ocean7  http://www.ocean7watchco.com/cs1/  ( prices start from us$499)
- http://www.guinand-watch.com/ (owned by Sinn founder)
- Bernhardt http://www.bernhardtwatch.com/
- DAVOSA  http://www.davosawatches.com/
- d.freemont  http://www.dfreemontwatches.com/

oh... i thought u didn't like mkii b4...

so fast scratch the Glycine already... its on mineral glass? not sapphire?