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Title: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: takashi78 on June 01, 2010, 09:11:24 AM
Since its a bit slow this week i will add my newest addition thanks to gigiplastic  :Cheers:.
Before this it was my Tag 4000 series which followed me to overseas backpack trips and late night mamak.
Since its not to say cheap i found my ideal watch for these kinda activities from now on.

The Seiko5.
For a watch at this price point the weight is really quite significant.
Matte finish case perfect for not being a fingerprint magnet.
But i dont understand the reason to make the area between the lugs "mirror finish" as it shows dirt clearly.

Perfect size for me and has a very legible dial.

(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/01062010775.jpg)

Movt, does not hack or handwind though.

(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/01062010783.jpg)

Wrist shoot

(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/01062010789.jpg)

Side profile, the strap could be a bit thicker though. With the weight of the case and watch it kinda makes it top heavy and not quite balanced.

(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/01062010790.jpg)

Love the strap and same matte finish buckle too, wont be worried to get it wet.

(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/01062010791.jpg)

So lets see your beater watches and what are they.
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: Gigi on June 01, 2010, 09:45:18 AM
Congratz on your new toy.. Glad you like it very much.  :thumbsup:

*its too big for me  :(
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: David_cheong on June 01, 2010, 11:32:48 AM
Abel - I, once had the same model. Broken and threw it away. If this watch is too big for you......then the airking will definitely not suitable for you... :HammerHead:

dc
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: Gigi on June 01, 2010, 03:23:47 PM
Abel - I, once had the same model. Broken and threw it away. If this watch is too big for you......then the airking will definitely not suitable for you... :HammerHead:

dc

I see. Err this watch is 42 mm right? While the airking is 34 mm and i find it fit perfectly on my wrist. while the seiko is a big and heavy for me, not to mention the original strap dont fit my skinny wrist at all.

As you know I currently trying saving $$ for airking not to mention waiting em to put the parachrom blue hairspring in airking movement. Exp episode 1 i felt is not my type of watch. No offence to exp 1 fans  ;D
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: David_cheong on June 01, 2010, 04:46:26 PM
This seiko5 - 42mm?. But mine is those days is only 36mm. Then my mistake.

Btw, my daily beater is the 16014 - for the moment


dc
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: Gigi on June 01, 2010, 05:12:31 PM
This seiko5 - 42mm?. But mine is those days is only 36mm. Then my mistake.

Btw, my daily beater is the 16014 - for the moment


dc

Yup yup it is 42 mm.. I think the 36 mm you refer is the Flieger type i guess  ;D

I got freak out when you say The airking is too big for me. haha :Startled:
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: Samajaya168 on June 01, 2010, 07:34:58 PM
 but i c a lot of ppl wearimg oversize
8)
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: terrenceterrence on June 01, 2010, 09:58:09 PM
for rough and tumble holidays i rotate between my sawtooth,

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/P8280306.jpg)

Orange monster

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/DSC00589.jpg)

SKX pepsi on nato..

but now i use this....for gym, work and everything

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/DSC02378.jpg)

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/DSC02522.jpg)





Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: HusH on June 01, 2010, 09:59:32 PM
Double happiness! Gigi gets a new watch, takashi gets one too. And both events are connected in a way...  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Congrats! I am a big fan of military style watches. This is a fine looking piece!  :thumbsup:

And these 2 are my beaters:

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4660430010_3a8d60572c.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4659816043_c6574cfd90.jpg)



Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: azzamov on June 02, 2010, 07:20:48 PM
my daily beater, wear it at work almost every day...

(http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx253/azzamov/P5270040.jpg)
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: chrisc on June 02, 2010, 10:46:18 PM
Most of the Time....
(http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad327/chriscck/some%20watches/IMG_0527.jpg)

Most of the other times
(http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad327/chriscck/some%20watches/IMG_0526.jpg)
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: ckcspice on June 04, 2010, 04:53:05 PM
the sinn looks awesome...where did u get tat???...

for rough and tumble holidays i rotate between my sawtooth,

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/P8280306.jpg)

Orange monster

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/DSC00589.jpg)

SKX pepsi on nato..

but now i use this....for gym, work and everything

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/DSC02378.jpg)

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/DSC02522.jpg)






Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: ckcspice on June 04, 2010, 05:05:49 PM
ur seiko looks sharp...where did u get it bro??...

Since its a bit slow this week i will add my newest addition thanks to gigiplastic  :Cheers:.
Before this it was my Tag 4000 series which followed me to overseas backpack trips and late night mamak.
Since its not to say cheap i found my ideal watch for these kinda activities from now on.

The Seiko5.
For a watch at this price point the weight is really quite significant.
Matte finish case perfect for not being a fingerprint magnet.
But i dont understand the reason to make the area between the lugs "mirror finish" as it shows dirt clearly.

Perfect size for me and has a very legible dial.

(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/01062010775.jpg)

Movt, does not hack or handwind though.

(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/01062010783.jpg)

Wrist shoot

(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/01062010789.jpg)

Side profile, the strap could be a bit thicker though. With the weight of the case and watch it kinda makes it top heavy and not quite balanced.

(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/01062010790.jpg)

Love the strap and same matte finish buckle too, wont be worried to get it wet.

(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/01062010791.jpg)

So lets see your beater watches and what are they.
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: takashi78 on June 04, 2010, 05:19:50 PM
Got it from another member in the forum.
Its available at almost all Seiko dealers.
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: ckcspice on June 04, 2010, 07:15:49 PM
how much did it cost u??...thanks...

Got it from another member in the forum.
Its available at almost all Seiko dealers.
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: G.MAC on June 04, 2010, 07:36:16 PM
i also saw one in a seiko dealer but it came in a blue strap. didnt ask for the price though but then i really like the strap :thumbsup:. is it possible to attach it to the seiko monster? if yes, how can i acquire the strap only?
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: terrenceterrence on June 04, 2010, 08:19:30 PM
the sinn looks awesome...where did u get tat???...



but now i use this....for gym, work and everything

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/DSC02378.jpg)

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/DSC02522.jpg)


got it from Sinn directly in frankfurt. but can get it in any THG outlet in malaysia or singapore.
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: Gigi on June 04, 2010, 09:14:46 PM
got it from Sinn directly in frankfurt. but can get it in any THG outlet in malaysia or singapore.

I assueme more expansive buying in THG than buying in frankfruit cause THG is the "house" brand right  ???
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: terrenceterrence on June 04, 2010, 10:46:51 PM
huh? THG = The Hour Glass
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: takashi78 on June 04, 2010, 11:26:47 PM
i also saw one in a seiko dealer but it came in a blue strap. didnt ask for the price though but then i really like the strap :thumbsup:. is it possible to attach it to the seiko monster? if yes, how can i acquire the strap only?

Just go to Thong Sia in KL, i think the strap cost less than rm20.
I believe CK77 bought and using it in his monster.
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: ck77 on June 05, 2010, 05:04:05 AM
i also saw one in a seiko dealer but it came in a blue strap. didnt ask for the price though but then i really like the strap :thumbsup:. is it possible to attach it to the seiko monster? if yes, how can i acquire the strap only?

Just go to Thong Sia in KL, i think the strap cost less than rm20.
I believe CK77 bought and using it in his monster.

Ya go straight to Thong Sia to get more competitive price. The size for monster is 20mm, by the way.
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: Gigi on June 05, 2010, 08:04:32 AM
huh? THG = The Hour Glass

yup.... I wonder if it is cheaper to buy from sinn office in frankfruit than buying it at Hour Glass?

i also saw one in a seiko dealer but it came in a blue strap. didnt ask for the price though but then i really like the strap :thumbsup:. is it possible to attach it to the seiko monster? if yes, how can i acquire the strap only?

Just go to Thong Sia in KL, i think the strap cost less than rm20.
I believe CK77 bought and using it in his monster.

ThongSia got sell parts to ppl ? All i know they only do servicing. I dont think they sell watches directly. ???
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: patryn33 on June 10, 2010, 07:17:50 PM
no one knew if Sinn bought in Germany cheaper than THG?

The Sinn looks great!
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: dennis.T on June 15, 2010, 07:07:55 AM
Patryn, I can assure u definetly cheaper thn local AD...
my sinn to say hi
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/dennistwc/Sinn%20u1/15.jpg?t=1276563974)

btw my beater is seiko 5!!!!
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: ckcspice on June 15, 2010, 09:32:22 AM
i just got a fortis b42 marinemaster....silicon strap n brushed case 2 take the daily beating...hahaha

(http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz24/ckcspice/IMG00011-20100615-1125.jpg)
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: takashi78 on June 15, 2010, 11:13:15 AM
Nice beater watch.  Is the entire dial luminous?
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: Gigi on June 15, 2010, 12:15:47 PM
I dont own tat own but from the fortis catalog i got. it is glowing blue in the dark
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: G.MAC on June 15, 2010, 02:33:13 PM
yes. the whole dial is luminous. it glows blue. love the watch a lot :thumbsup: but dont quite like the OEM strap as have to cut to fit the wrist :thumbsdown:.
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: takashi78 on June 15, 2010, 02:48:42 PM
How is cutting bad?
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: ckcspice on June 16, 2010, 11:44:27 AM
the blue lume is awesome...thats one of the main reasons i got it...whole dial glow!!...hahaha...it comes with a white silicon strap...had 2 pay xtra 2 get another black silicon...n changing straps can b a pain in the arse...nothing close 2 the simplicity of PAM strap changing...

yes. the whole dial is luminous. it glows blue. love the watch a lot :thumbsup: but dont quite like the OEM strap as have to cut to fit the wrist :thumbsdown:.
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: Gigi on June 16, 2010, 12:14:27 PM
the blue lume is awesome...thats one of the main reasons i got it...whole dial glow!!...hahaha...it comes with a white silicon strap...had 2 pay xtra 2 get another black silicon...n changing straps can b a pain in the arse...nothing close 2 the simplicity of PAM strap changing...

yes. the whole dial is luminous. it glows blue. love the watch a lot :thumbsup: but dont quite like the OEM strap as have to cut to fit the wrist :thumbsdown:.

Care to explain how the changing strap is pain in arse compared to PAM?

Luckly my fortis is still using spring bar instead of the one used in b-42
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: pexus on June 17, 2010, 08:01:07 PM
for rough and tumble holidays i rotate between my sawtooth,

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/P8280306.jpg)

Orange monster

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/DSC00589.jpg)

SKX pepsi on nato..

but now i use this....for gym, work and everything

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/DSC02378.jpg)

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/DSC02522.jpg)







wow..the Sinn 857S...love the yellow 2nd time hand...
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: G.MAC on June 20, 2010, 07:41:18 AM
anyone knows where i can find sinn in KL? am looking for a U1. can pm me the rough retail price for the U1? thanks.  :)
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: takashi78 on June 20, 2010, 09:38:11 AM
Easiest way is to go to Sinn website and there is dealer contact located there for Msia.
Title: Re: Whats your beater watch?
Post by: danny on June 21, 2010, 12:40:31 PM
anyone knows where i can find sinn in KL? am looking for a U1. can pm me the rough retail price for the U1? thanks.  :)

PM sent.