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Title: Watch for a beginner
Post by: yuzhan on August 24, 2014, 10:45:07 PM
hi guy, I am finding a watch and my budget is about RM 8k
I am looking Omega, berling, Tag heuer, maurice lacroix
have any recommend?
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: Danheng1 on August 25, 2014, 08:18:50 PM
hi guy, I am finding a watch and my budget is about RM 8k
I am looking Omega, berling, Tag heuer, maurice lacroix
have any recommend?

With that budget if u want bnib, the I guess you have more choices with tag and ML. Ball is also a good starting brand.
If u don't mind a pre-owned, I highly recommend the omega speedy pro.
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: watzisname on August 26, 2014, 09:26:40 AM
I agree. Get the moon watch
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: Timeless on August 26, 2014, 12:42:40 PM
suggest go for ML skeleton
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: STeeLPrOpheT on August 29, 2014, 08:56:31 PM
omega like seamaster / speedmaster for sports, or, Cartier Santos as dress watch.
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: terrenceterrence on September 16, 2014, 01:15:54 PM
Stretch the budget abit more and get a 3228 IWC.

http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,13361.0.html

A great and timeless piece with an interesting history and heritage.

A total production of +-600 pieces in existence. You'll be assured of exclusivity and quite a rare beast.

The calibre also fills up the case nicely and not relying on the huge spacers + small calibre that is the rage currently.
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: My G$D on September 23, 2014, 01:29:56 PM
I agree. Get the moon watch

The moon watch form omega?? i think it exceed 8k  :o :o
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: Nobby on September 24, 2014, 07:56:14 AM
My advice...

For the first watch of your future collection; Reach for the stars my friend, buy a pre-owned 'mature' masterpiece. You enjoy what you have on your wrist because What it is, not how old it is.

Drop by Chrono24 (or similar), insert your budget and choose from any number of renowned brands, such as Rolex, IWC, Zenith, Breitling, Omega (high end), or practically any brand you can think of...

Personally, if I was starting over with the same budget...I'm torn between a lovely Omega Planet Ocean co-Axial Chrono or a beautiful IWC Fliegeruhr Chronograph.

Nobby

Good hunting
Nobby
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: stevenleecc on September 26, 2014, 08:23:11 AM
hi, i am new here.
I am wearing a BALL DIVER now, thinking of upgrading. what is the price I can sell ? I am planning to go for Omega series, any recommendation?

thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: contender on September 26, 2014, 08:57:26 AM
hi, i am new here.
I am wearing a BALL DIVER now, thinking of upgrading. what is the price I can sell ? I am planning to go for Omega series, any recommendation?

thanks in advance.

BALL watch .... be prepared to lose at least 70% of retail price since they they give huge discounts anyway plus you'd be lucky if anyone wants to buy your watch  :Cheers: of course if you slash the price further then different story.

For Omega on budget, go for their Aqua Terra depends on your budget if not PO would be a good choice
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: yuzhan on September 26, 2014, 09:00:17 AM
hi, i am new here.
I am wearing a BALL DIVER now, thinking of upgrading. what is the price I can sell ? I am planning to go for Omega series, any recommendation?

thanks in advance.
How bout tissot ?? Or oris?

BALL watch .... be prepared to lose at least 70% of retail price since they they give huge discounts anyway plus you'd be lucky if anyone wants to buy your watch  :Cheers: of course if you slash the price further then different story.

For Omega on budget, go for their Aqua Terra depends on your budget if not PO would be a good choice
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: My G$D on September 26, 2014, 09:32:43 AM
Tissot 'heritage' is quite a nice choice.
whether from its price and quality.  :angel: :angel:
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: Abe Mat on September 26, 2014, 07:41:28 PM
I think for pre owned very suitable with your budget.i think rolex watches or omega smp is the best.resale value still very high. For new watch i think ball is one of top brand.
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: wingzee on September 26, 2014, 09:32:59 PM
My advice...

For the first watch of your future collection; Reach for the stars my friend, buy a pre-owned 'mature' masterpiece. You enjoy what you have on your wrist because What it is, not how old it is.

Drop by Chrono24 (or similar), insert your budget and choose from any number of renowned brands, such as Rolex, IWC, Zenith, Breitling, Omega (high end), or practically any brand you can think of...

Personally, if I was starting over with the same budget...I'm torn between a lovely Omega Planet Ocean co-Axial Chrono or a beautiful IWC Fliegeruhr Chronograph.

Nobby

Good hunting
Nobby

Both watches (pre-owned) can be bought for a budget of MYR8k? That low?
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: Mar Jc on September 26, 2014, 09:44:21 PM
Was trying yo look for pre owned omega aqua terra
But not many on the market
More PO or speed master around
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: yeoh1984 on October 10, 2014, 09:37:34 PM
omega sea master is nice but expensive
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: teckho on October 11, 2014, 11:34:10 PM
Go with something with history and classic, moon watch will be good. Probably suggest to allocate more budget for something that last longer.
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: Nobby on October 12, 2014, 12:53:38 AM
My advice...

For the first watch of your future collection; Reach for the stars my friend, buy a pre-owned 'mature' masterpiece. You enjoy what you have on your wrist because What it is, not how old it is.

Drop by Chrono24 (or similar), insert your budget and choose from any number of renowned brands, such as Rolex, IWC, Zenith, Breitling, Omega (high end), or practically any brand you can think of...

Personally, if I was starting over with the same budget...I'm torn between a lovely Omega Planet Ocean co-Axial Chrono or a beautiful IWC Fliegeruhr Chronograph.

Nobby

Good hunting
Nobby

Both watches (pre-owned) can be bought for a budget of MYR8k? That low?

Yes
Nobby
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: theseira on October 14, 2014, 09:53:00 AM
This what I'd do when buying :

1) look for watches that is easy to sell (like most rolex sports models)
2) research the secondary market on how much the value of the watch is and try to buy at the lower end or close to market value
3) iconic and classics preferably (eg rolex sub, Daytona)
4) only buy Rolex and Patek, other brands you have to buy at a huge discount, I'd rather avoid
5) Buy at a really good price
6) if buying second hand get it authenticated first or buy from a trusted dealer

I like a lot of watches but most of them do not meet my criteria so I don't buy. To most people I respect their decision to "buy what you like" but for me it is very important to buy what I like and get all my money back or even make a profit if I decide to sell!

Based on your budget which is quite tight, I would save up more and go no date sub 14060. Probably spend max RM 13k on it, lower the better. Otherwise you could go Omega Seamaster but for me it does not beat a 14060 subby.

That's my advise! hope that helps and GL with your decision brahz!
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: s802487 on October 14, 2014, 08:54:02 PM
What about any Tudor heritage series? I have a few watches and still will consider the black bay
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: Mar Jc on October 15, 2014, 08:50:17 AM
If you look for pre owned, am sure there is wider choices for u

look in the trading sites
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: khlau113 on October 24, 2014, 10:00:09 PM
You might want to consider a preowned omega speedmaster which only cost you about 5-6k. At least it won't be so pain when you accidentally knocked it somewhere :P
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: dennis.T on October 26, 2014, 07:48:12 PM
Stretch your budget a bit and get a preown 14060..
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: yeoh1984 on October 27, 2014, 10:03:24 PM
RM8k you can get a quite nice watch for Tag aquaracer..
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: Gigi on October 28, 2014, 06:07:55 AM
Get something what you REALLY LIKE it instead of buying in that price range. Say You want a Rolex submariner 14060m but you only like got half of the cash to get it.

So instead buying something that budget range of "that half of the cash". I suggest you keep it and continue to save up. It is cheaper in the long run instead of buy/sell pieces in order to "upgrade" to the next level
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: Yoda on November 05, 2014, 01:37:14 PM
This budget is more like for professional and beginner.


For beginner I recommend Seiko :Cheers:
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: Spider boy on November 06, 2014, 09:23:08 AM
seiko is good way to start and preowned omega moonwatch is always recommended and i believe most of the collectors will have 1 moonwatch in their lifetime. 
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: watchbeginner on November 12, 2014, 03:43:20 PM
hi guys, I'm new in this so I would like sifus to shed some light.
What should I be aware of buying a pre owned watch. I'm getting one myself because of the budget I'll have a wider range of choices as mentioned.
Title: Re: Watch for a beginner
Post by: Cocas on July 01, 2016, 08:00:46 PM
You must try and put on those watches on your wrist to feel which one really can grab your heart.

Go try Ball EHC, Seiko Prospex or JDM, Epos, Titoni, Omega, Orient Star, Citizen Complicated Calendar.