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Title: Brand new watch
Post by: lwjuan on June 22, 2014, 03:53:08 PM
Hi, I'm getting married and my dad wanna buy me a watch at RM5-6k..

currently im wearing Tissot PRS516

I prefer Automatic watch but quartz is still ok for me as well..

I searched a few brands and noted Longines Master collection without chronograph, TAG Heuer Aquaracer without chrono are within the budget if got around 20% discount.. wonder is there any other choices? I prefer Swiss brand though

And no pre-owned please.. it's my wedding watch from my dad  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: mike on June 22, 2014, 04:07:09 PM
As a wedding gift especially from your parents, you'd appreciate a watch that has the sentimental value, can be passed down to the next generation and so. Thus, my suggestion would be Longines. Longines has a very good history, excellent built quality and very reliable. Go around an AD and look for a piece that grabs your attention most, preferably the heritage collection or the master collection. Anyway, congratulations on your wedding!
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: MRH on June 22, 2014, 04:31:32 PM
Firstly, congrats on ur upcoming nuptial.

In relation to the watch for you to consider, i would recommendation u to also consider a quartz omega seamaster as it is a good daily watch but will suit formal attire s well.
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: sinbad2k on June 22, 2014, 04:51:25 PM
Longines Master collection definitely...
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: lwjuan on June 22, 2014, 04:53:36 PM
Firstly, congrats on ur upcoming nuptial.

In relation to the watch for you to consider, i would recommendation u to also consider a quartz omega seamaster as it is a good daily watch but will suit formal attire s well.

How much is a quartz omega seamaster? which model?
SEAMASTER 300 M QUARTZ?
(http://www.omegawatches.com/fileadmin/images/watches/soldier-detail/22218000-20.png)

or
AQUA TERRA 150 M QUARTZ 38.5 MM
(http://www.omegawatches.com/fileadmin/images/watches/soldier-detail/23110396006001-20.png)

As a wedding gift especially from your parents, you'd appreciate a watch that has the sentimental value, can be passed down to the next generation and so. Thus, my suggestion would be Longines. Longines has a very good history, excellent built quality and very reliable. Go around an AD and look for a piece that grabs your attention most, preferably the heritage collection or the master collection. Anyway, congratulations on your wedding!

I was actually going through the series.. especially master one.. quite like the blue pointer with white dial

(http://www.watchlex.com/uploads/watches/1720/15d00f98-89bc-4dbf-b4d3-248c9e3cf71b.jpg)
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: G.MAC on June 22, 2014, 04:55:39 PM
Longines legend diver
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: lwjuan on June 22, 2014, 05:05:43 PM
Longines legend diver

dont really like the design though

(http://home.watchprosite.com/img/watchprosite/home/71/scaled/home_image.1167171.jpg)
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: sinbad2k on June 22, 2014, 05:16:01 PM
but I don't think you can get the Master collection moonphase at 5-6K price range. The Omega Seamaster 300M Diver is almost double that price too (before disc)  :-\
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: lwjuan on June 22, 2014, 05:18:39 PM
but I don't think you can get the Master collection moonphase at 5-6K price range. The Omega Seamaster 300M Diver is almost double that price too (before disc)  :-\

without the moon phase.. just the power reserve i guess.. oh double the price? how come the previous forumer said omega seamaster quartz
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: sinbad2k on June 22, 2014, 08:59:04 PM
but I don't think you can get the Master collection moonphase at 5-6K price range. The Omega Seamaster 300M Diver is almost double that price too (before disc)  :-\

without the moon phase.. just the power reserve i guess.. oh double the price? how come the previous forumer said omega seamaster quartz


hmm...I'm not sure then where that forumer you mentioned was able to get that price..maybe he/she got lobang. If memory serves me well, the last time I enquire was last year at Omega boutique@StarHill and the retail price is around 10K-13K+ range
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: MRH on June 23, 2014, 03:51:56 AM
I'm so sorry if u cannot get prices for quartz omega at less than 5k now. Really thought that you could (been a while since my last omega purchase so am not up to speed on this things). I actually was thinking of d model that is in d picture above but unsure if it is d 300m model.
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: lwjuan on June 23, 2014, 04:57:17 AM
i googled and noticed the cheapest will be aqua tera quartz.. and RRP is USD2700.. unless can get generous discount or else its still out of my budget.. hehe.. anyway, how many % discount omega gives usually?
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: lwjuan on June 23, 2014, 06:34:27 AM
(http://www.omegawatches.com/fileadmin/images/watches/soldier-detail/23110396106001-20.png)

the older version 231.10.39.61.06.001
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: MRH on June 23, 2014, 07:12:36 AM
Think some shops around bukit bintang area can give (Please no discussion on discount rates. Mods Team) discount for d older models
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: G.MAC on June 23, 2014, 07:44:51 AM
There are a lot of offerings from Oris well within your budget which you should take a look. Easily recognisable too. They range from the Divers if you prefer something sporty to the Arteliers if you want something dressy.
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: sinbad2k on June 23, 2014, 10:35:44 AM
There are a lot of offerings from Oris well within your budget which you should take a look. Easily recognisable too. They range from the Divers if you prefer something sporty to the Arteliers if you want something dressy.

and Ball watches too
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: kiamat on June 25, 2014, 10:11:56 PM
check out frederique constant persuasion heartbeat
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: tagger on June 26, 2014, 07:17:13 AM
I will go for oris or omega as the design always looks good  ;)
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: lwjuan on June 28, 2014, 07:36:30 PM
Just went to Swiss Watch Gallery to survey the prices.. hehe

TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300m Automatic RRP RM7000

(http://www.tagheuer.com/uploads/variationpicture/WEB_PR_SHEETWAP2011.BA0830_sticker.png)

Omega Aqua Terra 150m Quartz RRP Rm8300

(http://www.omegawatches.com/fileadmin/images/watches/soldier-detail/23110396006001-20.png)

Longines Master Collection 42mm Power Reserve RRP 8800

(http://photowatches.eu/albums/kibi/longines/masterPR/DSC_1308.jpg)

Longines Master collection 38.5mm RRP 6k+

(http://cdn-ap-cf.yottaa.net/517e7ece86305e2fc50000a5/en.worldtempus.com/v~4.87/sites/default/files/styles/product_page_full/public/products/1032841/mtr_longines_the-longines-master-collection_the-longines-master-collection_l2.665.4.78.3_a_0.jpg?itok=eSqmBels&yocs=_&yoloc=ap)

After trying these, I personally felt that I need 41mm.. 38.5mm looked too small for my wrist..

I like strap but I think I will still buy bracelet and change to aftermarket strap..

I saw this TAG Heuer Carrera automatic 39mm in internet

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kT0Zp5IW4Yk/Uz9N9eVvtZI/AAAAAAAA37A/GsxoXKHrFdQ/s1600/TAG_HEUER_CARRERA_CALIBRE_5_AUTOMATIC_39MM_WAR211B.FC6181_MOOD.jpg)

Wondering how will it look on my wrist..looked nice as well
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: 1to12 on June 29, 2014, 09:31:45 AM
From your shortlist above, the Carrera looks good indeed. The Aquaracer is also nice and closer to your budget. For a wedding gift, better to get an automatic (although mine was a quartz - lower budget).

Happy Hunting and Congrats on your wedding!  :Cheers:
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: lwjuan on June 29, 2014, 12:26:38 PM
From your shortlist above, the Carrera looks good indeed. The Aquaracer is also nice and closer to your budget. For a wedding gift, better to get an automatic (although mine was a quartz - lower budget).

Happy Hunting and Congrats on your wedding!  :Cheers:

Ya, i was thinking the same way as well.. think i will go try out the carrera & see the price.. if not ok then i will take the aquaracer
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: lwjuan on July 12, 2014, 04:53:23 PM
My parents brought me to see some watches around and they think the Aquaracer design not nice & Longines also not that nice.. Instead of sticking to their original budget, they saw this TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 6 Heritage and said this is very nice and decided to get this for me..

(http://images.selfridges.com/is/image/selfridges/757-10095-WAS2112FC6181_STEEL_M?$PDP_M$)

Personally I felt this watch is nice also but I was always wondering why a lot of ppl "hate" TAG? Some said overpriced etc.. Is that the sole reason and how do u judge a watch is overpriced?

And also recently Celcom launched their 100 Days TAG Heuer made me even ponders..
Title: Re: Brand new watch
Post by: tonykpk on July 12, 2014, 05:34:28 PM
Hey, its your wedding buy what you love not what  others like.. congrats and welcome to the club.