Author Topic: Any Panda Dial Chrono to recommend ? (Read 7658 times)

iffy38 · « **on:** December 12, 2018, 01:48:36 PM »

Guys

As per title. Below RM10k please.

ck77 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 12, 2018, 01:52:02 PM »

https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-my/h38716731-american-classic-intra-matic-auto-chrono.html

https://www.fratellowatches.com/new-hamilton-intra-matic-auto-chrono-an-introduction-with-live-pictures/

iffy38 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 12, 2018, 04:58:15 PM »

Yeah. HAve seen this. The panda version is only 40mm. The reverse panda is 42mm.

QUite nice no doubt. However the 42mm is the one i'm looking for.

ck77 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 12, 2018, 06:39:10 PM »

https://danhenrywatches.com/products/1964-gran-turismo-chronograph

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iffy38 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 13, 2018, 12:06:35 AM »

Wow

The Dan Henry. The darling on most youtube watch channels.

Definitely on the list. The mecha-quartz is a bit of a let down, but at that price. Can't complain.

Keep em coming.

freefighter · « **Reply #5 on:** December 13, 2018, 06:01:55 AM »

Here's a couple that might be of interest bro iffy38 based on your criteria.

Ball Watch Storm Chaser Pro - suspect after some haggling with AD you might be able to get it close to your budgeted amount.
http://www.ballwatch.com/global/en/collections/fireman---26/storm-chaser-pro---cm3090c-l1j-bk---806.html

Then there's maybe Raymond Weil's effort - this one can definitely be got under RM10k but arguably it shows - dial execution doesn't look as refined.
https://www.raymond-weil.com/en/product/freelancer-7731-sc3-65521/

Reckon your best bet are going to be outside very well known brands - preferably independents. Even Tag Heuer whom JC Biver says he's aiming for it to be affordable luxury - doesn't have a panda dial chrono under RM 15k. On that note, the ones that miss the mark purely on price would be Tag's Calibre 18 (vintage looking) and Calibre 17. Maybe Sinn 903 (Navitimer look-alike with a story that explains its no copy / homage).

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iffy38 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 13, 2018, 06:49:59 AM »

Freefigher

Thanks for your recommendations.

The first 2, the subdial placement suggests Valjoux 7750, which is a good movement. A bit rough and unrefined IMO but tough as nails.

The Sinn 903 is really nice. ANy idea where to get that locally?

So far the ones that really resonate with me, subdials at 3 and 9

i) Hamilton Reverse Panda 42mm
ii) Sinn 903 ( another subdial at 6, but i can live with it )
iii) The Tag calibre 18.

Believe it or not, i actually kind of like the EMG DL63 but sold out at the moment. Price is unbeatable for a beater, pun fully intended.

Keep em coming

freefighter · « **Reply #7 on:** December 13, 2018, 10:30:57 AM »

Yep anything with a subdial layout of 12-9-3 is definitely 7750 derivative, and for under 10k also unlikely to be by ETA anymore.

As for Sinn, I was told some Hour Glass branches may carry the brand but your selection here in Malaysia is going to be fairly restrictive. I personally have not seen them in the flesh.

Good find on the EMG although it sold out

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hateh · « **Reply #8 on:** December 13, 2018, 03:47:01 PM »

Check out Nezumi Studio. They have a few meca quartz Chrono that are really beautiful at 40mm.

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freefighter · « **Reply #9 on:** December 13, 2018, 04:11:02 PM »

Bro iffy38. If you don’t mind what are clearly homages to vintage Newman Rolex Daytona but running a 2824-2 and Dubois depraz modular chrono, you can check out steinhart

https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/ocean-one-vintage-chronograph.html

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Spider boy · « **Reply #10 on:** December 14, 2018, 08:05:01 AM »

The hamilton really cantik o ..

kk72 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 18, 2018, 08:04:51 PM »

swatch

cychung · « **Reply #12 on:** December 18, 2018, 08:23:19 PM »

Omega ck2998 limited edition. Very nice watch.

silic · « **Reply #13 on:** December 22, 2018, 11:45:26 AM »

If you don't mind microbrands, I've seen a few that have the seagull manual wind chrono movement.
They're quite cheap:
https://www.mercerwatch.com/shop-online/lexington-chronograph-b55y2-cr8gh

With 10k budget, I'd probably get the hamilton though.

iffy38 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 25, 2018, 04:36:01 PM »

The Mercer certainly looks nice.

Seagull St19 movement looks good with the display case.

I am actually waiting for EMG DL63 to release a new batch, but not sure when is that gonna happen.

cn9a · « **Reply #15 on:** December 29, 2018, 04:05:14 PM »

I'd get a used speedmaster panda

iffy38 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 02, 2019, 07:04:23 AM »

Which one.

I think there are a few.

Olkuu0205 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 04, 2019, 07:44:53 AM »

Rolex Daytona 6263 panda face.

iffy38 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 04, 2019, 08:10:27 PM »

dexson · « **Reply #19 on:** January 07, 2019, 08:43:22 AM »

Quote from: iffy38 on December 25, 2018, 04:36:01 PM

The Mercer certainly looks nice.

Seagull St19 movement looks good with the display case.

I am actually waiting for EMG DL63 to release a new batch, but not sure when is that gonna happen.

Totally agree with you that the display back look nice. Not to shout good finishing but at this price point what u get is really punching above its league despite being a seagull movement.

Horologist · « **Reply #20 on:** January 10, 2019, 07:57:56 AM »

Steinhart would be a good choice for your consideration.

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