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Title: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: hafiziza on March 22, 2014, 10:19:51 PM: Assuming that I have RM10k to buy a watch, what would you recommend for me to buy.
Title: Re: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: Yikkie on March 22, 2014, 10:24:40 PM: It really depends on what kind of watch you are looking for. Something dressy or sporty? New or used? Need to be a little more specific or we would all be shooting in the dark.
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Post by: hafiziza on March 22, 2014, 10:30:11 PM: Good point! Something dressy and new.
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Post by: JeepWH on March 23, 2014, 07:40:02 AM: Grand Seiko, Ball, Oris, Longines.. :)
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Post by: JOS2012 on March 23, 2014, 05:44:24 PM: Omega 8500 & GS Automatic
Title: Re: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: hafiziza on March 23, 2014, 06:25:34 PM: I'm thinking of buying a Breitling Navitimer. I saw an ad for a pre-owned Navitimer priced at slightly less than RM12k.

(Yes, I know that it's more than RM10k and it's not new, but what the heck, you only live once).
Title: Re: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: howinsensitive00 on March 23, 2014, 06:32:42 PM: Get a brand new Grand Seiko (need to top up a bit). Or my personal favorite IWC Pilot Mark XVI (pre-owned).
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Post by: mike on March 23, 2014, 07:44:50 PM: Omega Seamaster Aquaterra :thumbsup:
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Post by: grifterfmj on March 23, 2014, 08:03:29 PM: Nomos Tangomat

Pre-owned Sub No Date
Title: Re: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: JOS2012 on March 23, 2014, 08:21:11 PM: An excellent choice.. :thumbsup:
I have a Tangomat GMT Plus myself…

But where do you expect the TS to buy a piece apart from online order.
Besides he might wish to try it on the wrist for a hands on view as would most ppl..

Quote from: grifterfmj on March 23, 2014, 08:03:29 PM
Nomos Tangomat

Pre-owned Sub No Date
Title: Re: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: dpkong on March 23, 2014, 09:49:29 PM: Hang on to your cash until you see something you really like. After that, hold yourself back and find out more about the model and brand. A decision will come after that...
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Post by: grifterfmj on March 23, 2014, 10:20:04 PM: Quote from: JOS2012 on March 23, 2014, 08:21:11 PM
An excellent choice.. :thumbsup:
I have a Tangomat GMT Plus myself…

But where do you expect the TS to buy a piece apart from online order.
Besides he might wish to try it on the wrist for a hands on view as would most ppl..

Quote from: grifterfmj on March 23, 2014, 08:03:29 PM
Nomos Tangomat

Pre-owned Sub No Date

Good point. Guess i was just thinking "what would I get?" The tangomat is real classy, and looks like a real bang for buck watch
Title: Re: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: hafiziza on March 25, 2014, 03:58:23 AM: Quote from: dpkong on March 23, 2014, 09:49:29 PM
Hang on to your cash until you see something you really like. After that, hold yourself back and find out more about the model and brand. A decision will come after that...

Good advice. Can anyone recommend a Tag watch within the RM10k budget?
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Post by: kenji1903 on March 25, 2014, 08:07:17 AM: Quote from: hafiziza on March 25, 2014, 03:58:23 AM
Quote from: dpkong on March 23, 2014, 09:49:29 PM
Hang on to your cash until you see something you really like. After that, hold yourself back and find out more about the model and brand. A decision will come after that...

Good advice. Can anyone recommend a Tag watch within the RM10k budget?
that's quite a lot to spend on a Tag... try browsing their website first and see what you like... around that budget, most probably the Carrera series
Title: Re: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: mike on March 25, 2014, 09:40:25 AM: Quote from: hafiziza on March 25, 2014, 03:58:23 AM
Quote from: dpkong on March 23, 2014, 09:49:29 PM
Hang on to your cash until you see something you really like. After that, hold yourself back and find out more about the model and brand. A decision will come after that...

Good advice. Can anyone recommend a Tag watch within the RM10k budget?
10k is quite a lot for a tag. What kind of watch would you like? Dressy? Sporty? Chronograph? Classy? Diving watches?
Go to the AD and check it out first, if you really like it, then get it :Cheers:
Title: Re: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: notmanic on March 25, 2014, 10:46:08 AM: hmm... since you're asking what we would buy new for approx. 10 grand...

Dress
1. Junghans - Meister Kalender (beautiful piece although not any in-house movement, but totally nothing wrong with that. Tried one on and wanted to take it home)
2. Frederique Constant - Slimline Moonphase Manufacture (VFM!!!)

Sport/Casual
1. Alpina - Worldtimer Manufacture (still haven't seen one in the metal, my mind could change if it doesn't feel right)
2. Tudor - Heritage Chrono Blue (believe a bit of topping up required for a new one, but search hard enough and you may come across a rare pre-owned piece)

Hope you find something that speaks to you...
Title: Re: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: D'Andy on March 25, 2014, 08:31:09 PM: Quote from: hafiziza on March 25, 2014, 03:58:23 AM
Good advice. Can anyone recommend a Tag watch within the RM10k budget?

These Tag Heuer timepieces, and they come in various guises, should be around your budget :

Carrera Calibre 16 : CV2013.FC6234
Carrera Calibre 8 : WAR5011.FC6291
Aquaracer Calibre 16 : CAP2120.BB0834
Aquaracer Calibre 5 : WAF2011.BA0818
Monaco Calibre 6: WW2110.FC6177

Have fun choosing the One that speaks to you! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: TheWatchMan on March 26, 2014, 12:28:06 AM: Quote from: hafiziza on March 25, 2014, 03:58:23 AM

Good advice. Can anyone recommend a Tag watch within the RM10k budget?

You may want to add this to your choice. Latest 2014 model and dressy, if you don't mind an ETA movement.

Carrera Calibre 5: WAR211B.FC6181
Title: Re: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: CKL1213 on March 26, 2014, 06:45:59 AM: 232.30.42.21.01.001
Title: Re: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: sinbad2k on April 02, 2014, 04:37:02 PM: Around 10K and dressy? How about this one, if you don't mind a busy dial:
http://www.longines.com/watches/the-longines-master-collection/L2.673.4.78.6 (http://www.longines.com/watches/the-longines-master-collection/L2.673.4.78.6) or
http://www.longines.com/watches/the-longines-master-collection/L2.673.4.78.3 (http://www.longines.com/watches/the-longines-master-collection/L2.673.4.78.3)
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Post by: artyca on April 05, 2014, 03:47:04 PM: How about a Tissot? Nice entry level swiss watch with interesting designs!
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Post by: dualcarb on April 05, 2014, 03:54:14 PM: Big yes from me for the Frederique Constant. In house movement, available in ss or gold and I was quoted RM8,300 for it. I was really in love with it. Only thing holding me back was the 42mm size. I'd prefer a smaller case for a dress watch, but that is just me...

DC

Quote from: notmanic on March 25, 2014, 10:46:08 AM
hmm... since you're asking what we would buy new for approx. 10 grand...

Dress
1. Junghans - Meister Kalender (beautiful piece although not any in-house movement, but totally nothing wrong with that. Tried one on and wanted to take it home)
2. Frederique Constant - Slimline Moonphase Manufacture (VFM!!!)

Sport/Casual
1. Alpina - Worldtimer Manufacture (still haven't seen one in the metal, my mind could change if it doesn't feel right)
2. Tudor - Heritage Chrono Blue (believe a bit of topping up required for a new one, but search hard enough and you may come across a rare pre-owned piece)

Hope you find something that speaks to you...
Title: Re: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: D'Andy on April 05, 2014, 05:05:41 PM: I just went for this pre-owned vintage in relatively pristine condition (http://andywristwatches.blogspot.com/2014/04/rolex-datejust-1.html (http://andywristwatches.blogspot.com/2014/04/rolex-datejust-1.html)) and am happy like bird tonight...

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dGnnbmvC6zk/Uz_bVmW2aaI/AAAAAAAAC9Q/MgehcCcesvQ/s1600/_4051051.JPG)
Title: Re: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: hafiziza on April 06, 2014, 01:50:17 PM: Thanks for all the advice. I bought a Tag (WAU111A.BA0858) at slightly less than half of my original budget.
Title: Re: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: D'Andy on April 06, 2014, 05:27:41 PM: Quote from: hafiziza on April 06, 2014, 01:50:17 PM
Thanks for all the advice. I bought a Tag (WAU111A.BA0858) at slightly less than half of my original budget.

Congratulations on netting your F1 Quartz and it's a good start. Now the poison starts and it'd just be a matter of time, no pun intended, before you start watching out for mechanical watches.
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Post by: notmanic on April 06, 2014, 06:41:55 PM: the size was right for me although I would've appreciate a seconds hand of some sort... but expecting a change in work environment soon and need to look out for classic pieces instead... have my eyes on some FC and Orient classics... :Confused:

Quote from: dualcarb on April 05, 2014, 03:54:14 PM

Big yes from me for the Frederique Constant. In house movement, available in ss or gold and I was quoted RM8,300 for it. I was really in love with it. Only thing holding me back was the 42mm size. I'd prefer a smaller case for a dress watch, but that is just me...

DC

Quote from: notmanic on March 25, 2014, 10:46:08 AM
hmm... since you're asking what we would buy new for approx. 10 grand...

Dress
1. Junghans - Meister Kalender (beautiful piece although not any in-house movement, but totally nothing wrong with that. Tried one on and wanted to take it home)
2. Frederique Constant - Slimline Moonphase Manufacture (VFM!!!)

Sport/Casual
1. Alpina - Worldtimer Manufacture (still haven't seen one in the metal, my mind could change if it doesn't feel right)
2. Tudor - Heritage Chrono Blue (believe a bit of topping up required for a new one, but search hard enough and you may come across a rare pre-owned piece)

Hope you find something that speaks to you...
Title: Re: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: lwjuan on September 15, 2014, 05:08:24 PM: How about 10k pre-owned? Omega Speedmaster good choice? or any other choice?
Title: Re: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: nasa on September 15, 2014, 06:46:47 PM: Quote from: hafiziza on April 06, 2014, 01:50:17 PM
Thanks for all the advice. I bought a Tag (WAU111A.BA0858) at slightly less than half of my original budget.

Congratz on yr new purchase..Just want to say if it was me I will save rm2-3k more & go for vintage subs no date. Its ok, the most important thing is u're happy with it. Wear it in good health.. :thumbsup:
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Post by: ahboy on September 17, 2014, 10:06:25 AM: Agreed with u nasa

lwjuan try to save few more k and go for preown rolex submariners or explorer ll, or preown omega seamaster or speedmaster

Congratulations hafiziza
Title: Re: What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?
Post by: lwjuan on September 17, 2014, 03:38:33 PM: Quote
lwjuan try to save few more k and go for preown rolex submariners or explorer ll, or preown omega seamaster or speedmaster

How come Omega Speedmaste price is almost similar to Omega Seamaster? Thought Seamaster will be more expensive..

anyway, pre-own rolex sub is about how much? any pic n model number? And how to choose omega speedmaster? they look almost the same lol
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Post by: ck77 on September 17, 2014, 03:46:01 PM: Quote from: lwjuan on September 17, 2014, 03:38:33 PM
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lwjuan try to save few more k and go for preown rolex submariners or explorer ll, or preown omega seamaster or speedmaster

How come Omega Speedmaste price is almost similar to Omega Seamaster? Thought Seamaster will be more expensive..

anyway, pre-own rolex sub is about how much? any pic n model number? And how to choose omega speedmaster? they look almost the same lol
Wait till you choose a Panerai :Laughing_on_floor:

Joke aside, there is only ONE Speedmaster Professional, ref 3570.50.00
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Post by: lwjuan on September 17, 2014, 04:39:47 PM: Quote
Joke aside, there is only ONE Speedmaster Professional, ref 3570.50.00

What do u meant by that? the only "true" moon watch?

I dont like Panerai.. haha