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Title: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: qsnow on February 19, 2015, 12:07:24 AM
Am looking for a new watch and my budget is below RM 1k. What's is your opinion and recommendation :) classic, modern design or anything. I need ideas :) thankyou In advanced
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: kingpin on February 19, 2015, 12:56:58 AM
Hi, it is depends on what movement you need. Automatic or Quartz, Swiss, Japan or China. You are able to get a Tissot in Quartz and Orient, Seiko, Citizen in Automatic movement on your budget. Again, still depends on what are you are looking for. You can narrow down a bit on the choices then more direct recommendation can be introduced to you. Only my 2 cents.   :)
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: Timeless on February 19, 2015, 05:52:08 AM
perhaps casio, luminox, anstead oceanis etc.
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: spacewalker on February 19, 2015, 07:13:53 AM
For around 1k, you can consider Tissot V8 with leather strap.
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: JeepWH on February 19, 2015, 07:48:08 AM
Seiko divers after discount  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: hidden830726 on February 19, 2015, 08:02:28 AM
Take a look at:
Orient mako, orient bambino and symphony
Orient is actually sister company of seiko, and They are highly regards in the wis community.
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: qsnow on February 19, 2015, 08:10:03 AM
Hi, it is depends on what movement you need. Automatic or Quartz, Swiss, Japan or China. You are able to get a Tissot in Quartz and Orient, Seiko, Citizen in Automatic movement on your budget. Again, still depends on what are you are looking for. You can narrow down a bit on the choices then more direct recommendation can be introduced to you. Only my 2 cents.   :)

Thank you for the tip.
My preference would be either Japan or Swiss but not to China. This might be an obvious sense of stereotype towards the quality of their other production, however, you guys are welcome to input any advise to adment my  negative perspective  about towards China watch.

As in movement of the watch, Mechanical movement is much preferable. But, any great Quartz movement is still welcome :)

Another concern of mine Is that I love leather strap watches but the strap doesn't capable for my daily usage because sweat will make it stink and this is annoying. Being said that I'm looking for a Daily Watch :)


Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: hidden830726 on February 19, 2015, 08:30:54 AM
If mechanical, for daily wear,

Anything from Seiko, Orient, Citizen is good. Tissot also come into mind

Last but not least, DW..... hahah  :Laughing_on_floor:

Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: qsnow on February 19, 2015, 10:02:23 AM
If mechanical, for daily wear,

Anything from Seiko, Orient, Citizen is good. Tissot also come into mind

Last but not least, DW..... hahah  :Laughing_on_floor:



Not a fan of DW too mainstream nothing special for me haha.
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: hidden830726 on February 19, 2015, 11:20:23 AM
TS,

You may want to read this article and use it for reference. Not say its 100% correct tho, but WUS kind of agree

http://examinedliving.com/products/fashion/best-watches-automatic (http://examinedliving.com/products/fashion/best-watches-automatic)
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: roystock on February 19, 2015, 03:14:51 PM
TS,

You may want to read this article and use it for reference. Not say its 100% correct tho, but WUS kind of agree

http://examinedliving.com/products/fashion/best-watches-automatic (http://examinedliving.com/products/fashion/best-watches-automatic)

The link is awesome
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: hidden830726 on February 19, 2015, 04:37:22 PM
TS,

You may want to read this article and use it for reference. Not say its 100% correct tho, but WUS kind of agree

http://examinedliving.com/products/fashion/best-watches-automatic (http://examinedliving.com/products/fashion/best-watches-automatic)

The link is awesome

yup. Totally awesome. But dunno whether fit into TS preference or not.
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: kingpin on February 19, 2015, 05:04:02 PM
TS,

You may want to read this article and use it for reference. Not say its 100% correct tho, but WUS kind of agree

http://examinedliving.com/products/fashion/best-watches-automatic (http://examinedliving.com/products/fashion/best-watches-automatic)

This is the good article. Awesome sharing!!
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: Narco on February 19, 2015, 05:20:29 PM
SKX007 is awesome as well.
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: splee on February 20, 2015, 10:53:54 AM
Can try Orange Monster too. SRP309(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/19/7289f1794dcbdbe9d1be36d7f47ef365.jpg)
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: qsnow on February 20, 2015, 11:55:18 AM
1)Any idea where can I hunt a Seiko SKX007 in Subang ? Shopping Mall preferably.
2)What would be the price range of SKX007?
3)What is the different between SKX-009KC , SKX007Kc, SKX007k ?

Thankyou all guru for input in advance :)
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: kingpin on February 20, 2015, 02:57:06 PM
1) I think you better go to MidValley, I see few shops there are selling this model.
2) The price range is around 1k or lesser, depend on the discount.
3) Not a Seiko fan, cant help.
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: JeepWH on February 20, 2015, 06:08:57 PM
1)Any idea where can I hunt a Seiko SKX007 in Subang ? Shopping Mall preferably.
2)What would be the price range of SKX007?
3)What is the different between SKX-009KC , SKX007Kc, SKX007k ?

Thankyou all guru for input in advance :)

(1) cannot help, in jb i know la.

(2) RRP 1200 +- normally after disc can go ard 750-950, depending on whether is rubber strap or bracelet.

(3) Models ending with K means movt made in Malaysia, Singapore or HK, those ending with J means made in Japan.

SKX 009 - Pepsi bezel, (blue red bezel).
SKX 007 - Black bezel, standard look.

Hope it helps.

Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: qsnow on February 21, 2015, 11:06:42 AM
Thank you all for your input:)
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: jason_recliner on February 22, 2015, 10:10:02 PM
FYI J doesn't indicate made in Japan. They are all made in Malaysia, J indicates a specific market.
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: JeepWH on February 23, 2015, 05:40:51 AM
FYI J doesn't indicate made in Japan. They are all made in Malaysia, J indicates a specific market.

read this
http://www.thewatchsite.com/12-reference-articles-faq-model-guides/132-differences-between-skx007k-skx007j-explained.html
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: jason_recliner on February 23, 2015, 08:10:22 AM
Yep.

My understanding is that they are all made in Malaysia and designated according to market. In Japan, it is legal to mark an item Made in Japan if it is made in another country under certain conditions.
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: hansrayney on February 26, 2015, 08:03:13 AM
1)Any idea where can I hunt a Seiko SKX007 in Subang ? Shopping Mall preferably.
2)What would be the price range of SKX007?
3)What is the different between SKX-009KC , SKX007Kc, SKX007k ?

Thankyou all guru for input in advance :)

You can go to any watch shop, the price is always in the same range.
The cheapest i found so far is RM850.
Tht is in Wangsa Maju.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k .
Post by: arsene on February 26, 2015, 12:55:46 PM
i will recommend seiko premier ~ but maybe slightly over your budget ~