Budget RM5k for Automatic stainless steel bracelet watch!

[volks2]

Any recommendation?  Personally I like ball Fireman racer DSL but it don't hav stainless steel bracelet. Prefer 42mm or 43mm.

[Everdying]

how about oris aquis date?
http://www.oris.ch/collections/collections_detail.aspx?ln=en&modelid=413

[Cloud7]

Ball Engineer Ohio II Moonphase

[ivanpei]

I think Oris/Longines make very good watch at the sub 5k range.

Hydroconquest
http://www.longines.com/watches/longines-hydroconquest/L3.642.4.56.6

Good brand, famous and nice watches. This one has all the good stuff, sapphire crystal, anti reflective coating on the interior side, 300m depth rating etc. As good as a Seamaster (other than the helium release valve and movement/brand factor).

But it's also under swatch group so should be almost the same one.

[Henry133]

I think Oris/Longines make very good watch at the sub 5k range.

Hydroconquest
http://www.longines.com/watches/longines-hydroconquest/L3.642.4.56.6

Good brand, famous and nice watches. This one has all the good stuff, sapphire crystal, anti reflective coating on the interior side, 300m depth rating etc. As good as a Seamaster (other than the helium release valve and movement/brand factor).

But it's also under swatch group so should be almost the same one.

I will second Ivan's recommendation.

Yes the Longines Hydroquest is a fine choice. Longines and Omega are like Tudor and Rolex. You cant go wrong it it eaither way.

[myric]

me too. I second Ivanpei & Henry133.

Personally I owned one hydroconquest, it was very good for me.

[Watchnewby]

Oris made good watches too.

You cannot go wrong with Oris or Longines for RM5K budget.

[gck]

if you ask me before i joined MWF, it would be Tag Hoyer.. but kana poison at this website.

for 5k Longines got plenty of choices.
if brand is a must the go for longines or oris.

otherwise, consider steinhart, value for money watch.

[rusminag]

Ball watch will be my choice

[volks2]

How much is the market retail price for Longines Hydroquest ?

[myric]

Should be around RM3900 now, before AD discount.

[bulletnos]

I think it's important to know which type of watch you are looking for...i.e. Divers, Pilot, Dress...etc

But if unsure, then maybe need to find out your taste - plain looking? or complicated? or even 'funky'? Chunky?

Looking at your initial post you prefer one that comes with a steel bracelet...

Personally, I like the Oris BC4 (Pilot) series...which after discount can fall around your budget range...

Ball is a good choice as well well-known for it's night lume and anti-magnetic properties...

Maurice Lacroix you may get only a basic model if getting from an AD at that range...but they make nice dress watches.

[myric]

For Maurice Lacroix, I like the new Pontos S Chronographe, but it is definately more than RM5K.


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[volks2]

i like this Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Chronograph, tomorrow will go check the price..hope can get it within RM5k.tq

[volks2]

Finally bought the Ball Aviator


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[danny]

Finally bought the Ball Aviator

Nice catch. 
Congrats and wear it in good health.

 

[myric]

Congratulations for making your selection finally!


Note: can PM me if you happened to check the price for Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Chronograph?