Post by: spacewalker on June 16, 2015, 01:03:09 PM
My budget is around 10K.Targeting the middle range brand , being browsing the several website recently make me either to choose the brand new or opt to the pre-owned one. Got my eyes on brand new Breitling Superocean II 44mm or preowned Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph 44mm. Those is quite nice watch but I'm sure there is a plenty better choice out there that I haven't discover. I'm looking for:- 1. sporty watches
2. Not a chronograph 3. Diameter at least 43 - 44 mm 4. Automatic
Post by: ck77 on June 16, 2015, 01:13:46 PM
Post by: spacewalker on June 16, 2015, 01:27:07 PM
My budget is around 10K. Targeting the middle range brand , being browsing the several website recently make me either to choose the brand new or opt to the pre-owned one. Got my eyes on brand new Breitling Superocean II 44mm or preowned Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph 44mm. Those are quite nice watch but I'm sure there is a plenty better choice out there that I haven't discover. I'm eyeing on Omega PO, Chopard Millie Miglia GTS Automatic or IWC Ingenieur but those are way out of my budget :)
I'm looking for- 1. sporty watches / pilot
2. Date /day & date
3. Diameter at least 43 - 44 mm
4. Automatic
5. prefer rubber strap or SS bracelet
I will also consider chronograph . Hope you guys could help me :)
Post by: TJWN on June 16, 2015, 06:37:41 PM
(http://armandnicolet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/A710AGU-AK-GG4710U_large.png)
B&R BR03 which 1mm smaller than what you wanted...
(http://195.154.205.140/IMG_neuf/imgStd/Bell-Ross-BR-03-92-Carbon-42MM.jpg)
U-Boat Classico which is 1mm bigger than what you wanted...
(http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/assets/products/lg-5569-325916.jpg)
Post by: hidden830726 on June 16, 2015, 07:10:27 PM
Stowa TO1 Testaf with 2824-2 or Flieger GMT with ETA A07.171
1. sporty watches - Checked
2. Not a chronograph - Checked
3. Diameter at least 43 - 44 mm - Checked
4. Automatic - Checked
5. day / date - GMT model with date - Checked
6. prefer rubber strap - Checked
Half or slightly half of your budget
http://www.stowa.de/lshop,showrub,143445419216478,en,1434459898-16301,sportuhren,,,,.htm (http://www.stowa.de/lshop,showrub,143445419216478,en,1434459898-16301,sportuhren,,,,.htm)
Post by: kingpin on June 16, 2015, 08:14:21 PM
1. sporty watches / pilot - Checked, with Chrono
2. Date /day & date - Checked - with Date
3. Diameter at least 43 - 44 mm - Checked, 44mm
4. Automatic - Checked
5. prefer rubber strap or SS bracelet - Checked, SS bracelet or Leather
Last Budget - Checked........ around 10k after discount.
Post by: nikfs1881 on June 17, 2015, 01:42:33 AM
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Post by: nikfs1881 on June 17, 2015, 01:51:04 AM
Hi guys. I know this topic a bit 'cliche' , had already talk on this forum again and again, and the answer for this topic is also might be subjective, but I need a help, a suggestion for my next watches purchase :) from MWF members.
My budget is around 10K.Targeting the middle range brand , being browsing the several website recently make me either to choose the brand new or opt to the pre-owned one. Got my eyes on brand new Breitling Superocean II 44mm or preowned Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph 44mm. Those is quite nice watch but I'm sure there is a plenty better choice out there that I haven't discover. I'm looking for:- 1. sporty watches
2. Not a chronograph 3. Diameter at least 43 - 44 mm 4. Automatic
If you are into breitling's design, just go for it! I have one avenger seawolf blacksteel and i love the breit! Extremely well built and sporty.....That's my favorite weekend watch.....
Coincidentally, i have one grand carrera gmt too.... Which i like as well.... But if i havent bought the grand carrera yet and i have to make a choice between the GC and the iwc pilot, i would have gone for iwc pilot instead.... Tag is nice and good quality too but value retention is not one of its forte!
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Post by: spacewalker on June 17, 2015, 10:05:24 AM
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Hi nikfs1881
That Baume et Mercier in my list before. Lost interest because of very snobby salesperson. Not so many watch shop have that brand. May you pm me the budget for that capeland. I like the one with blue dial :)
I like the new Superocean II. The thinner bezel but the dial a bit busy. Typical Breitling trademark I think. The automatic Colt is nice but not really like the bezel design.
a niche brand for you to consider Armand Nicolet S05 Date 44mm
(http://armandnicolet.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/A710AGU-AK-GG4710U_large.png)
B&R BR03 which 1mm smaller than what you wanted...
(http://195.154.205.140/IMG_neuf/imgStd/Bell-Ross-BR-03-92-Carbon-42MM.jpg)
U-Boat Classico which is 1mm bigger than what you wanted...
(http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/assets/products/lg-5569-325916.jpg)
hi TJWN
Nice armandnicolet, heard that brand before but never had a chance to view it in person. That really suit my budget? :)
Post by: shwn31 on June 17, 2015, 12:44:53 PM
Post by: D'Andy on June 17, 2015, 01:14:23 PM
Have you consider tudor brand? They got quite a few nice looking watch. Try have a look for heritage chrono, fastrider or pelagos for diver.
I owned the Black Bay and Pelagos, and I would give a +1 to the Pelagos.
1. sporty watches - Checked
2. Not a chronograph - Checked
3. Diameter at least 43 - 44 mm - Checked (42mm without crown)
4. Automatic - Checked
5. Date - Checked
6. Prefer rubber strap - Checked (includes both bracelet and rubber strap)
7. Crazy bright lasting lume - Checked
And you could get a pre-owned at your budget too. Good luck with your shopping!
Post by: nikfs1881 on June 17, 2015, 02:09:57 PM
Have you consider tudor brand? They got quite a few nice looking watch. Try have a look for heritage chrono, fastrider or pelagos for diver.
I owned the Black Bay and Pelagos, and I would give a +1 to the Pelagos.
1. sporty watches - Checked
2. Not a chronograph - Checked
3. Diameter at least 43 - 44 mm - Checked (42mm without crown)
4. Automatic - Checked
5. Date - Checked
6. Prefer rubber strap - Checked (includes both bracelet and rubber strap)
7. Crazy bright lasting lume - Checked
And you could get a pre-owned at your budget too. Good luck with your shopping!
Yes! Agree black bay or pelagos is within your budget! Good recommendation!
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Post by: notmanic on June 17, 2015, 07:45:40 PM
Post by: cklim on June 18, 2015, 10:43:13 AM
Got my eyes on brand new Breitling Superocean II 44mm or preowned Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph 44mm.
What about Avenger II Seawolf? Very solid and well built, and dial not too busy, with military font style arabic numerals, some more comes with certified chronometer compared to Carrera. I nearly pull trigger on this after trying it on my wrist during watch shopping before GST, at the end "tak jadi" coz price is way above my budget :'(
Carrera Chronograph is also good but I feel that it's a bit "sien" already, may be it has been around for quite some times (no offense to Tag lovers).
Image courtesy from Breitling
(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah113/cklim_1971/breitling_zpsvirgsqdr.png)
Post by: spacewalker on June 18, 2015, 10:58:40 AM
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Post by: nikfs1881 on June 23, 2015, 02:40:07 AM
Perhaps Seven Friday or Ball?
Ball is okay but personally i wouldnt recommend SEvenFriday for the OP......sevenfriday is below rm5k instead of rm10k and not meeting the price point provided by OP. But again, personal taste differs across individuals, that's just my 2 cents
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Post by: kingpin on June 23, 2015, 02:26:23 PM
My suggestion = Baume et Mercier Capeland
1. sporty watches / pilot - Checked, with Chrono
2. Date /day & date - Checked - with Date
3. Diameter at least 43 - 44 mm - Checked, 44mm
4. Automatic - Checked
5. prefer rubber strap or SS bracelet - Checked, SS bracelet or Leather
Last Budget - Checked........ around 10k after discount.
ADD ON - Ball Fireman (Storm Chaser) - Checked for everything, comes with rubber strap
- Tudor Black bay - Checked for everything.
- Tag Hueur Calibre 5 - Checked for everything, comes with leather strap
- Chopard Mille Miglia GTS - Checked for everything - Price higher
- Mont Blanc Timewalker Voyageur UTC - Checked for everything - kind of leather strap
Post by: spacewalker on June 24, 2015, 01:11:23 AM
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Post by: mtto2 on June 30, 2015, 11:34:37 PM
i think for 10k u can consider looking into bell&ross or a tag.
both good value for money
Post by: Everdying on July 01, 2015, 06:52:23 AM
Sevenfriday case shape is unique, not the miyota movement ;D, I'm also try to avoid even a swiss movement if ibeats lower than 28,800 vph. Azimuth with movement with one hand, anti-clockwise is quite uniqe and new to me.
u do know the omga PO u are eyeing also beats lower than 28,800? ;D
Post by: chrisyen on July 01, 2015, 09:10:26 AM
Sevenfriday case shape is unique, not the miyota movement ;D, I'm also try to avoid even a swiss movement if ibeats lower than 28,800 vph. Azimuth with movement with one hand, anti-clockwise is quite uniqe and new to me.
u do know the omga PO u are eyeing also beats lower than 28,800? ;D
Higher Bph doesn't guarantee accuracy.
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Dietrich is cool
As compare to 7friday,
The case is more solid, the visual more impactful with its 3d multi level construction
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Post by: spacewalker on July 01, 2015, 03:55:16 PM
Sevenfriday case shape is unique, not the miyota movement ;D, I'm also try to avoid even a swiss movement if ibeats lower than 28,800 vph. Azimuth with movement with one hand, anti-clockwise is quite uniqe and new to me.
u do know the omga PO u are eyeing also beats lower than 28,800? ;D
the Omega PO beats under 28,800? I didn't know that. I'm not really into accuracy. I have own Tissot with basic ETA of course the accuracy not reach to the chronometer level. Plus there is lot of factor determined the accuracy of mechanical watch. I love the way 28,800 vph watch second hand beats at 8 times to complete the one seconds. It looks smoother move than 21,600 vph movement.
Post by: Everdying on July 01, 2015, 05:04:40 PM
the Omega PO beats under 28,800? I didn't know that. I'm not really into accuracy. I have own Tissot with basic ETA of course the accuracy not reach to the chronometer level. Plus there is lot of factor determined the accuracy of mechanical watch. I love the way 28,800 vph watch second hand beats at 8 times to complete the one seconds. It looks smoother move than 21,600 vph movement.
the omega PO actually beats at 25200.
i think currently the only omegas that beats at 28800 are the chronos, while the last 3-hander ones were about 10yrs ago in the 2500B movement found in the aqua terras / constellations.
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Post by: cyclonez14 on July 20, 2015, 09:56:58 PM
Top up a little bit and go Tudor Pelagos.agreed..i would do d same
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Post by: nikfs1881 on August 07, 2015, 02:20:45 PM
My choice would be a Breitling or a JDM seiko like MM300. Good luck on your hunt.
I doubt you could get a decent Breitling for less than rm10k....unless if it's used or the quartz model which is not that appealing compared to other choices like the black bay.....
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Post by: clj on August 07, 2015, 03:32:43 PM
Top up a little bit and go Tudor Pelagos.
may i know how much is the new Pelagos?
Post by: gunsnroses on August 07, 2015, 03:46:37 PM
Top up a little bit and go Tudor Pelagos.
may i know how much is the new Pelagos?
Why don't you go AD and find out?
Post by: nikfs1881 on August 07, 2015, 04:07:23 PM
Top up a little bit and go Tudor Pelagos.
may i know how much is the new Pelagos?
One of the fellow forum member told me, the new pelagos is a few hundreds more expensive than the previous one... Around rm15k++ RsP
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Post by: nikfs1881 on September 17, 2015, 01:14:04 AM
My hunt is over but with a dissapointed ending. The lesson that I learnt , buy the watch from a company that everyday they put an effort continuously improving their watch QUALITY, especially with a functionally design and of course a well tuned reliable movement. Do not influenced by their multi billion advertising campaign only.
What exactly do you mean by disappointing ending? Which watch brought you sorrow instead of sheer pleasure?
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Post by: D'Andy on September 17, 2015, 03:33:37 PM
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All the best
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Post by: asimo on June 08, 2016, 03:10:38 PM
for RM10K there are plenty of choices...eg. Maurice Lacroix, Oris, Tissot skeleton, EPOS, B&R, Tudor, Omega Quartz,
Tag, Fortis, etc
Post by: dannyojw on June 13, 2016, 01:41:29 PM