Anyone here owns a Ball watch? I recently purchased a Engineer Master II - Aviator. My question is :

The date on my watch has black numerals on white background however when I check on Ball's website, the same model has red numerals on black background! Can anyone shed a light on this? I checked with the supplier and according to them, all newer models (or batches) comes with black on white. I did manage to register my watch online successfully therefore I guess its autheticity is not an issue...but I am still puzzled as to why there are different variants on the color of the date numerals???!

Any help will be much appreciated! Anyone....??

Thx!

Hi nando,

Thanks for your help! I got my aviator for RM3.9K...what do you guys think? Reasonable?

I checked with another forum called Watch Talk Forums and one member mentioned that apparently Ball made those changes on the Aviator based on customers' feedback. Many customers preferred the date numerals on the Aviator to be black numerals on white background as they are easier on the eyes. I'm not too sure...but that is also what the supplier (Ball Malaysia) said when I asked them. Anyway, I've just posted the same question on watchuseek as you have recomended.

Mine is a 46mm with stainless steel bracelet...forRM3.9k.

yup...its 30% discount.

Thanks ck77....yea will post some pics soon..

cheers!

47mm? Is it a Ball too?
My 46mm feels funny at first cos my old watch is less than 40mm i think!

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Added on January 18, 2010, 12:02 pmHey, anyone here familiar with the watch brand called Steinhart? Is it reliable...a good watch? Does anyone know where to get one in Malaysia?? Or better still in Penang??

This post has been edited by khopl: Jan 18 2010, 12:02 PM

U can order from them directly at http://www.steinhartwatches.de/ or shop in Singapore from http://gnomonwatches.com/Steinhart.html
I have issue shopping with Germany is U got to pay the VAT. at about 19%!
U get the same design and if I am not wrong same swiss supplier at http://www.debaufre.com/ good thing is don't have to pay USA tax.

using ETA 2824 or Unitas 6487 movement they are reliable work horse movement. WUS should have tons of reviews on them.
saw a pre own on WUS for US$299
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=348894


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Thanks alot patryn33!
by the way, is it ok to purchase a watch online? There are so many nice watches i saw online that I really like....but i have never bought one online before...so I'm a little worried if it'll get lost in the mail...or if there is any kind of tax imposed?

great collection u got there patryn33! Nice looking watches...your hamilton really caught my eyes. Which model is it and how much you got it for??

[quote=khopl,Jan 19 2010, 11:32 AM]
U can order from them directly at http://www.steinhartwatches.de/ or shop in Singapore from http://gnomonwatches.com/Steinhart.html
I have issue shopping with Germany is U got to pay the VAT. at about 19%!
U get the same design and if I am not wrong same swiss supplier at http://www.debaufre.com/ good thing is don't have to pay USA tax.

using ETA 2824 or Unitas 6487 movement they are reliable work horse movement. WUS should have tons of reviews on them.
saw a pre own on WUS for US$299
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=348894




Hi patryn33, i just checked out the collection at debaufre.com but it seems like they don't ship to M'sia
by the way i noticed a lot of similarities between debaufre and steinhart watches...are they the same??

There you go! Finally managed to post some of my Aviator pics here!
Sorry tried to get some night shots with the lume but I don't think my camera is good enough!
Maybe I'll experiment more and try to get a decent nite shot with the lume soon...

p/s: notice the date on mine is black font on white wheel date instead of red font on black as shown in Ball website.

Thanks! Your wife is a very lucky woman!

congrats ck77...nice looking watch you got there!
how much did you pay for it?

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Added on January 23, 2010, 6:40 pm[quote=ck77,Jan 23 2010, 02:23 PM]
Received my first homage watch on Thursday 20 January 2010 from Getat.
Watch was ordered and paid on 24 December 2009 and the shipment was stuck in HK post office for some times due to some issue. Communication via email was ok but reply often delay by 2-3 days, he is trying his best to answer all my quiries.
The spec:-
Movement: Asian Unitas 6497 manual winding
Case: 47mm without crown 316L polished steel with doom plexiglass, California sandwich dial.

This homage watch is base on Pam3646 and Pam249.


err....what does a homage watch mean?
and what do you mean by the homage watch is base on Pam3646 and Pam249??



This post has been edited by khopl: Jan 23 2010, 06:40 PM

Anyone here heard of Tauchmeister watch? From what I know its a german brand...and the model I'm eyeing on uses Miyota 8215 movement. Is it any good? In terms of accuracy and reliability...anyone?

Thanks patryn33...that's quite a list of german watch manufacturers there!
I really like the Sinn model 900 Pilot...gotta feeling its pretty pricey!!

[quote=patryn33,Jan 24 2010, 10:22 PM]
OWC, ST21 US$299 is kinda expensive I think. seem like the case, bracelet cost that much.. ST21 next to nothing.
ya cheapest swiss mech gotta be swatch all under US$100. as for movement grade, maybe the lowest.
for US$200-300 can find those closeout deals or gray market. a swiss army on 6498 cost around that figure.
I love Nomos! wanted to get the pwr reserve. But then still went with a Zenith defy Classic.
Sinn 900 Pilot, cost right around rm$10k after discount I think.
kinda expensive for a unmod Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph

thanks for sharing! the guinand is really a good looking watch and worth considering. I love the finishing!
yea, the Sinn 900 Pilot is kinda out of my range for the time being..furthermore, like you said...its only running on an unmod valjoux7750!!

im looking for something I around US150-US250 range...preferably with swiss automatic self winding movement...and 44mm and above. Dont think there's much choice are there!

btw, the swiss army looks great...always liked their rugged design...but I heard that their service isnt that good?? Not too sure myself tho as I've never own a swiss army watch.

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Added on January 25, 2010, 4:44 pm

Tauchmeister T0208 XL Automatic Military Watch

- date at 4:00
- automatic movement(Citizen, Miyota 8215)
- luminous hands and numbers
- stainless steel case
- diameter 65mm, thick 14mm
- casesize 48x48mm
- 200 meter waterresistant
- hardened mineral glas
- screwed steel bottom
- leather strap with thornbuckle
- 24 months warranty

selling for US129.00
what u guys think?

This post has been edited by khopl: Jan 25 2010, 04:44 PM

thanks man! its been really helpful! btw, the choisi is quite a looker.

I am contemplating between a Stuhrling, Wenger, and an Invicta. I think all of them are quartz...but which one is of a better value, reliability and recommended??

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Added on January 28, 2010, 4:25 pmBy the way, is jomashop a reliable site to buy watches from??

This post has been edited by khopl: Jan 28 2010, 04:25 PM

I think I'm beginning to get really additive to watches...got myself 4 new watches online all within around 1 week!!
Just to share some of my latest haul...


Tauchmeister T0208



Military Royale...got it dirt cheap!



Stuhrling



and Wenger!




Gee! Can't wait for them to arrive!!

Never heard of Military Royale eh? Neither have I mate! HAHAHA!!
I guess its based on B&R or something like that.
I got it cos I wanted something squarish and somwhat of a workhorse where I can wear everyday and I dont have to worry if I accidentally scratch it or someting.
I got it for only RM70 or less I think (inc. shipment)

Yup, got from ebay!