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Title: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: haaha on May 25, 2014, 02:52:30 PM
Hello. I know you guys have a lot of money and wear 1k++ watch but not everyone is lucky as you guys. Please don't laugh...I've very low budget to buy good quality watch. Is there any good design/functional watch that are under RM300?




I already said please don't laugh.....  :Scolding:

Unisex watch or ladies watch...The thing is, there are many watches under RM300 but I really don't like the design. I'm really fussy about the watch's head shape and the strap. I really dislike ceramic/leather material strap. And for the head (err..bezel or whatever I don't know what it's name) I don't really like square-shaped. But sometimes square-shaped watch looks nice too. Please do tell me if anyone got one in mind...the design is the first thing I look up to~
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: Everdying on May 25, 2014, 02:57:39 PM
interesting form of guerilla marketing :P
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: haaha on May 25, 2014, 03:00:25 PM
interesting form of guerilla marketing :P

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Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: mike on May 25, 2014, 03:03:55 PM
None of us are "lucky" that we can afford the watches we are wearing, because all of us worked hard to pursue our dreams :Cheers:
Anyway, with RM300, girl watch, no leather, no bracelet, no square, Swatch will be the best choice lah :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: haaha on May 25, 2014, 03:14:07 PM
None of us are "lucky" that we can afford the watches we are wearing, because all of us worked hard to pursue our dreams :Cheers:
Anyway, with RM300, girl watch, no leather, no bracelet, no square, Swatch will be the best choice lah :Laughing_on_floor:

don't laugh.. (?°?°???/(.? . \)
swatch design are pretty nice.....but.....my old experience wearing swatch...it's easy to get damage especially the strap. Even to buy new strap cost above RM50... ;A;
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: mike on May 25, 2014, 03:15:21 PM
No watch straps can last forever, RM50 is still pretty reasonable.
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: haaha on May 25, 2014, 03:25:11 PM
No watch straps can last forever, RM50 is still pretty reasonable.

I said it's ABOVE RM50. Can be mean RM70+ :P
Yea not last forever but at least takes time like 3+ year to get damage. :/
I like stainless steel..don't have any stainless steel watch that are under 300? ;A;
And do you know what type of material is the strap in this pic? This type of strap is also okay.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lIaXEFspjTA/Ue8z4gFTPII/AAAAAAAANUM/ufEwVh6z4Xs/w359-h478-no/photo+6.JPG)

I will go for swatch then if there's no other watch. ;A;
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: mike on May 25, 2014, 03:37:43 PM
70+ is quite reasonable, too.
This is a fabric strap. Very similar to Nato and Zulu.

Anyway, there is a few SS watches for ladies under RM300, and also an Automatic.
However, the design doesn't really appeal to young girls of your age.
(http://www.skywatches.com.sg/reviews/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/600x600/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/y/symg35j1.jpg)
(http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f469/692547d1335537409-womw-ladies-edition-s5.jpg)
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: haaha on May 25, 2014, 03:51:56 PM
Umm yeah...you're right... :/
Thanks anyway then..
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: contender on May 25, 2014, 06:00:11 PM
ZIIIRO watches perhaps since you are promoting so much at the forum ? How much are you ZIIIRO sells for ?
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: dpkong on May 25, 2014, 10:18:42 PM
Before the replies scare you away....

RM300+ watch with steel bracelet will not be good and nice. Seiko does have some but then the bracelet is quite poor quality-wise. And the design will likely not appeal to young, fashionable ladies like you. Think of it as boring.

With a budget under RM500, your best choice will be leather strap watches as more would be spent on the watch case, crystal and movement etc.

Swatch is OK actually. And you can't expect plastic/leather/fabric straps to last as long as steel bracelets. With a reasonably good steel bracelet, expect to pay closer to RM1000

P/S. don't let the wolves scare you away.

Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: watzisname on May 26, 2014, 07:57:41 AM
How bout Skagen?
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: haaha on May 26, 2014, 08:45:43 AM
oh... :O
skagen is nice too... :O
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: Lurch on May 26, 2014, 06:05:32 PM
Seiko, Swatch, Casio etc

There are many brands within your budget. The love for watches doesn't necessarily have to be expensive
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: sinbad2k on May 27, 2014, 04:35:08 PM
Have you look at Casio's Baby-G yet?
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: haaha on May 29, 2014, 03:39:14 PM
Thank you for the recommendation..  :D
There's no chronograph watch below RM300 eh? Just thought about it after looking at my sister's chronograph watch.. :-\
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: sinbad2k on May 29, 2014, 06:27:20 PM
Thank you for the recommendation..  :D
There's no chronograph watch below RM300 eh? Just thought about it after looking at my sister's chronograph watch.. :-\

There is but Quartz and I'm wearing one. Not sure if there's model for female though.
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: haaha on May 31, 2014, 06:00:41 PM
Still can't find my desire watch. hahahah...too 'memilih' but low budget..  :P

Really stuck at this one but a bit off budget.

(http://www.maykl.com.cn/offices/Web_Editor/uploadfile/20131212154613104.jpg)

By the way, it difficult for me to find chrono for woman. All beautiful chrono watches are all man size.. T_T
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: sinbad2k on May 31, 2014, 09:16:52 PM
http://www.casio-intl.com/asia-mea/en/wat/sheen/chrono/ (http://www.casio-intl.com/asia-mea/en/wat/sheen/chrono/)
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: mike on May 31, 2014, 09:48:46 PM
I personally adore women that wears men watches :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: schnitzer on June 01, 2014, 08:31:54 AM
I agree with some if you on Seiko. Can't go too far wrong with that! I have a Seiko Arctura for 10 years, extremely reliable and good value for money!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: haaha on June 01, 2014, 10:22:35 AM
http://www.casio-intl.com/asia-mea/en/wat/sheen/chrono/ (http://www.casio-intl.com/asia-mea/en/wat/sheen/chrono/)

Thank you sinbad2k.  ;) ;D But like I said, it's a bit off budget.

I personally adore women that wears men watches :thumbsup:

To be honest, man's watches design are prettier than woman. If the size can be smaller....it's a good news for me.. :'(

I agree with some if you on Seiko. Can't go too far wrong with that! I have a Seiko Arctura for 10 years, extremely reliable and good value for money!  :thumbsup:

I still can't find Seiko model that caught my eyes.

I find a replica of EMPORIO ARMANI (Chronograph) for woman in an auction site. And I just won the auction..lol.
 :Dancing_banana:
As long as it can work like other chronograph watch....  :Dancing_banana:
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: dpkong on June 01, 2014, 12:34:06 PM
http://www.casio-intl.com/asia-mea/en/wat/sheen/chrono/ (http://www.casio-intl.com/asia-mea/en/wat/sheen/chrono/)

Thank you sinbad2k.  ;) ;D But like I said, it's a bit off budget.

I personally adore women that wears men watches :thumbsup:

To be honest, man's watches design are prettier than woman. If the size can be smaller....it's a good news for me.. :'(

I agree with some if you on Seiko. Can't go too far wrong with that! I have a Seiko Arctura for 10 years, extremely reliable and good value for money!  :thumbsup:

I still can't find Seiko model that caught my eyes.

I find a replica of EMPORIO ARMANI (Chronograph) for woman in an auction site. And I just won the auction..lol.
 :Dancing_banana:
As long as it can work like other chronograph watch....  :Dancing_banana:

I think girls wearing big watches are sexy...

 :Cheers:
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: el118 on June 01, 2014, 02:51:08 PM

I find a replica of EMPORIO ARMANI (Chronograph) for woman in an auction site. And I just won the auction..lol.
 :Dancing_banana:
As long as it can work like other chronograph watch....  :Dancing_banana:

U bid for a replica Emporio Armani Watch? best of luck and i doubt it could last very long.
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: haaha on June 01, 2014, 03:15:44 PM
I think girls wearing big watches are sexy...

 :Cheers:

Not all man think the same. Haha..

U bid for a replica Emporio Armani Watch? best of luck and i doubt it could last very long.

Haha..I know..  ::)
but the replica is the grade AAA one and worth rm400..hopefully it last long. xD
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: mike on June 01, 2014, 03:35:05 PM
Bad choice, RM400 can get you watches much better than that.
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: el118 on June 01, 2014, 04:45:40 PM


U bid for a replica Emporio Armani Watch? best of luck and i doubt it could last very long.

Haha..I know..  ::)
but the replica is the grade AAA one and worth rm400..hopefully it last long. xD

There is nothing to be ashame  of with a rm300 genuine watch n nobody would laugh at u. Why choose a replica? Wrong footing!
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: haaha on June 01, 2014, 05:22:26 PM
Bad choice, RM400 can get you watches much better than that.

Nope. The price is RM400 but I get it less than RM100 so it's ok if it will be 'jahanam' so fast.  ;D

There is nothing to be ashame  of with a rm300 genuine watch n nobody would laugh at u. Why choose a replica? Wrong footing!

I'm not ashame wearing RM300 watch but it doesn't fit with my watch taste.  :-\  The reason I want to buy new watch is because I only have 2 watches (one of it is a man watch lol) at home so this watch is just to make me feel not bored wearing the same watch everyday. Actually I really want that Casio Sheen but when I think of it, Raya is near so I guess I will save some of my money by buying this replica watch and buy new ori watch after raya :D It will increase my watch collection too!

Anyway, I appreciate you guys opinions and I'll  do a lot of consideration in choosing new watches in the future.  Thank you masters. :thumbsup:

I just lose hope because I've been looking for this watch but nobody sell it.  :'( http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,12972.0.html
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: mike on June 01, 2014, 05:40:04 PM
 :HammerHead: :Blue:
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: dpkong on June 01, 2014, 05:47:50 PM


U bid for a replica Emporio Armani Watch? best of luck and i doubt it could last very long.

Haha..I know..  ::)
but the replica is the grade AAA one and worth rm400..hopefully it last long. xD

There is nothing to be ashame  of with a rm300 genuine watch n nobody would laugh at u. Why choose a replica? Wrong footing!

Being a young WIS, may I also add in some advice why not to support the replica industry?

Replicas are not only stealing other people's designs, they are also manufactured very cheaply and profits are high.

As you are still young, of course you will feel it's not a big issue to buy replicas as that is what you can afford. You like the design/look but cannot afford the real thing. If you start with watches, then it may progress to bags, shoes etc and before you know it, you would have spent a lot of money to enrich scammers. The goods will never last and you will continue to buy to replace.

Don't you think it's better to save up until you can buy the original?

Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: haaha on June 01, 2014, 05:49:01 PM
I don't pay for the watch yet. They can still cancel my bid and relist it. Hahaha.. :P :P
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: haaha on June 04, 2014, 06:01:33 PM
 :Laughing_on_floor:
Thanks everyone...it makes me guilty to buy the replica so in the end I bought authentic Casio LTP-E301L-1AV  :angel: the price are very affordable for a student like me.  :D

(https://sites.google.com/site/sampahlili/gambar/casio2.jpg)(https://sites.google.com/site/sampahlili/gambar/sa.jpg)

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.792801090734375.1073741827.100000134740033&type=1

-Case Closed- ;D
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: dpkong on June 06, 2014, 04:13:51 PM
:Laughing_on_floor:
Thanks everyone...it makes me guilty to buy the replica so in the end I bought authentic Casio LTP-E301L-1AV  :angel: the price are very affordable for a student like me.  :D

(https://sites.google.com/site/sampahlili/gambar/casio2.jpg)(https://sites.google.com/site/sampahlili/gambar/sa.jpg)

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.792801090734375.1073741827.100000134740033&type=1

-Case Closed- ;D


 :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:

I did think the white was nice but now I agree the black is just as pretty!
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: mike on June 06, 2014, 04:35:52 PM
:Laughing_on_floor:
Thanks everyone...it makes me guilty to buy the replica so in the end I bought authentic Casio LTP-E301L-1AV  :angel: the price are very affordable for a student like me.  :D

(https://sites.google.com/site/sampahlili/gambar/casio2.jpg)(https://sites.google.com/site/sampahlili/gambar/sa.jpg)

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.792801090734375.1073741827.100000134740033&type=1

-Case Closed- ;D
I almost thought It's a perpetual calendar! :Laughing_on_floor:
Really beautiful watch, much better than a replica.
Congratulations! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: wilm3 on June 17, 2014, 09:08:38 AM
wise decision for choosing a genuine watch! do not support replica!
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: ViiiLaix on June 22, 2014, 12:43:56 PM
I bet this watch will last a long time, better then the replica  :thumbsup:

Good decision
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: Timeless on June 23, 2014, 06:12:14 PM
Go for casio, swatch then
Title: Re: Low budget watch recommendation?
Post by: ExplorerII on July 11, 2014, 05:14:12 PM
check out the seiko diver or military range. the divers are  particularly nice !