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Offline shing

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zenith definitely gets my vote...
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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #26 on: November 10, 2013, 06:51:51 AM »
Cool... Is that you Shing?
Terrenceterrence "seriously, i think buying a watch for it's secondhand value is like getting married and thinking about divorce at the back of your mind."


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Offline shing

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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #27 on: November 10, 2013, 06:53:55 AM »
Cool... Is that you Shing?

haha. i can't hide. Yes Hanz !

Offline sidestreaker

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Re: zenith definitely gets my vote...
« Reply #28 on: November 10, 2013, 02:37:05 PM »

Offline Yikkie

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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #29 on: November 10, 2013, 04:08:59 PM »
The Zenith poison is extremely strong on this thread!  :thumbsup:

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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #30 on: November 10, 2013, 04:52:29 PM »
Indeed a beautiful collection of Zenith watches, both new and vintage. Congrats.

Offline ti64

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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #31 on: November 19, 2013, 09:34:57 PM »
I love Zenith watch especially the el primero. The older triple date moonphase el primero is really nice with the white dial.

Offline kukujiao

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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #32 on: November 20, 2013, 09:45:46 AM »
The Seiko SARB series is really very VFM  :Cheers:

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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #33 on: December 06, 2013, 02:24:15 PM »
Victorinox and Tissot will cost about the same as the Seiko and they are "Swiss Made".

I'm wearing a chronograph Victorinox as my daily beater, definitely bang for bucks.

Offline chanwengyan

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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #34 on: December 06, 2013, 02:37:32 PM »
I only can give opinion on Cheapo Watches.

below 500 MYR
Mechanical / Auto : Orient
Quartz (Digital) : Casio G-shock

below 300 MYR
Mechanical / Auto : Seiko 5
Quartz (Digital) : still Casio G-shock

below 100 MYR
Mechanical / Auto : China made mushroom brand from ebay
Quartz (Analog) : Q&Q (running with Miyota!)
Quartz (Digital) : Casio Standard series

Offline JayJay

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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #35 on: December 06, 2013, 03:44:28 PM »
Current icon watch value for money about rm20k
Why?
Its a Pam, new inhouse caliber, p5000, introduce this year and its pack with 8 days power reserve


...PAM 510.

I have not seen any brand with 8d PR inhouse movemt with that price on the plate!

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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #36 on: December 06, 2013, 04:43:55 PM »
I was just molesting the Portuguese Pepetual Calender the other day, and i was thinking feature wise, it is perhaps one of the best value, given its complications and precious metal used. Alas, the price point is beyond me.

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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #37 on: December 06, 2013, 11:11:45 PM »
Rolex is quite good value for money it is reliable and I believe that it is the most recognizable brand. Speaking of Zenith, pre-owned zenith Daytona's seems to be holding its value well on the secondary market.

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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #38 on: December 17, 2013, 08:13:47 PM »
Agreed... Rolex

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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #39 on: January 24, 2014, 08:14:10 AM »
I have a few seiko divers n seriously i agreed its good value.

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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #40 on: January 24, 2014, 10:10:43 AM »
Rolex is quite good value for money it is reliable and I believe that it is the most recognizable brand. Speaking of Zenith, pre-owned zenith Daytona's seems to be holding its value well on the secondary market.

+1000

Even used rolex can hold up price to 60-70%

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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #41 on: January 24, 2014, 01:50:34 PM »
for below RM5000, I gravitate towards Mido, they are also using ETA but look classy with their rose gold plated watches. Their chronograph range look pretty macho too, black dial and case with orange indexes.
Each handmade watch is sold with part of the watchmakers soul. The effort to make the watch perfectly flawless like a gem, takes a lot of the watchmakers concentration. You pay for the "Loving attention" they give to each movement and watch.

Offline gucciposh

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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #42 on: January 24, 2014, 01:55:14 PM »
For the most affordable automatic watch, my vote goes to Seiko 5 (tht includes Seiko Military range as well)
If u got extra $$$ to scratch the itch...Rolex is the one  :thumbsup:
Of course women don't work as hard as men cos they always get it right for the first time :-p

Offline notmanic

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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #43 on: January 24, 2014, 03:18:13 PM »
Different people have different scales for value... some use kangkung, some use petrol...  :Laughing_on_floor:

But me, I will continue to buy watches based on my perception of value which is based on:

1. Exclusivity (does not necessary have to be expensive, but the lesser people wear the better. easier to stand out lar)
2. Innovation (they don't have to be big to make their own movements, they just need to try and try until they get it right)
3. Finish (the build and finish amongst watches within the same price-point can differ tremendously. therefore, look at the details)

Now that the context of perceived value is explained, we can now move on to money. At this point in time, I somehow cannot break the mental/financial barrier of putting something more than RM20K on my wrist. I want an ALS!!! But the sad truth is I really don't need it... yet!

And looking at the criteria above, I only have a few brands in mind at the moment:
1. Zenith - not mainstream yet, proven movements, and great finishing
2. Alpina/Frederique Constant - young, small & independent, innovative & ballsy enough to make own movements, and some acceptable designs
3. Any of the low and mid-range German brands (quality is somehow assured if it comes out of Germany, or I am made to believe so)

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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #44 on: January 24, 2014, 10:03:22 PM »
Different people have different scales for value... some use kangkung, some use petrol...  :Laughing_on_floor:

Kangkung nowdays very expensive lorr  :Laughing_on_floor:

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Re: Good value for money brands/watches and why?
« Reply #45 on: January 26, 2014, 04:46:00 PM »
Its always brand, movement, design and what most the owner feel having the watch with him.. mau gaya or maya (syok sendiri)..

hehehe..2 cents opinion