Post by: zjchen on October 16, 2015, 10:13:34 AM
I have been using my faithful tag heuer carrera for about 8 years now (only went through an overhaul once) and just 2 years ago bought a zenith captain winsor annual calendar.
Am now itching to buy another watch to replace the tag which means every day use watch, bracelet, can withstand a little bashing here and there (esp having to chase around a 2 year old).
The most obvious choice to me was a rolex, the sub and gmtii. However i have tried both on my wrist and it looks a little small (i believe eventhough its 1mm smaller than the tag, the tag is way thicker and heavier (and i quite like that feel).
Apart from that i like the iwcs and panerais (but they are all leather strapped and the panerai looks a little ugly with a bracelet).
Any suggestions? The budget i guess would be up to rm30k thereabouts (subject to the missus approval).
Post by: Devilzzz44 on October 16, 2015, 10:19:47 AM
Post by: jacky8888 on October 16, 2015, 12:02:59 PM
get the submariner.
most versatile Rolex. :thumbsup:
Post by: zjchen on October 16, 2015, 02:50:02 PM
Like i said the rolexes seem a little small on the wrist - i thought the gmtII would wear bigger than the sub but it seems like both are quite tiny
but the idea of a tudor sounds intriguing. in fact the blue pelagos looks like something i want to check out on the weekend!
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Post by: rnsm1979 on October 17, 2015, 07:35:58 PM
I too had the same delimma ealier as you with the subc and gmt and end up with the sdc last year after survey and try out
The sdc will sit higher as it was ticker
Post by: nikfs1881 on October 18, 2015, 03:52:48 AM
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Post by: zjchen on October 18, 2015, 03:06:19 PM
The hulk looks really good on pictures but I find it funny that I would need to b put on a waiting list and when I get to see the watch is when I need to decide to buy it literally on the spot.
Explorer ii 42mm is definitely a better size but I guess it wasnt my cup of tea
The sea dweller I tried on and did like it better vs the sub but the price was 38k!
So in a somewhat impulse buy I decided to go with a Tudor Pelagos in blue and given it was in the teens (price wise), hopefully I can relook into the rolexes in the near future.
Will need to figure how to post pics.
Post by: Calibr on October 18, 2015, 04:34:53 PM
Post by: zjchen on October 19, 2015, 05:54:39 AM
At the car park with the lume at work.
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Post by: rnsm1979 on October 19, 2015, 07:06:50 AM
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oh this look nice
and the SDC, i didnt know the price has sky rocket now to 38k, i guess the 8 % really make a huge difference there
Post by: Timeless on October 19, 2015, 09:43:39 AM
Post by: theseira on October 19, 2015, 11:18:28 AM
Get a second hand subC even though it's smaller it is:
1) good value retention - won't lose much if you decide to sell later down the track
2) versatile, robust, classic and iconic. Perfect for Daily wear.
3) ceramic bezel and brushed bracelet - this watch will always look new. It is hard to see the scratches on the brushed bracelet. And the bezel always shiny and resistant to scratch. Mine is a 2011 model and still looks good.
4) if your spending around 25k ringgit there r not many watches out there that can beat a Rolex sub.
5) glide lock clasp
Overall a solid daily wear and second to none in that 30k rm budget range.
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Post by: chrisyen on November 08, 2015, 09:13:56 PM
Solid well built
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Post by: antoniosaprozeld on November 08, 2015, 10:31:45 PM
Breitling chronomat b01(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/08/34513be0e01976f17685e4233dcc5522.jpg)
Solid well built
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Breitling navitimer b01.. All is well, but weight is an issue for me.. its quite light.. not taking away anything from its built quality tho..
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Post by: chrisyen on November 09, 2015, 05:11:49 AM
Breitling chronomat b01(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/08/34513be0e01976f17685e4233dcc5522.jpg)
Solid well built
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Breitling navitimer b01.. All is well, but weight is an issue for me.. its quite light.. not taking away anything from its built quality tho..
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Chronomat, super avenger, avenger... All can be on bracelet and u can expect the weight with its solid bracelet
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Post by: zjchen on November 09, 2015, 07:18:05 AM
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Post by: adamjohari on November 09, 2015, 05:44:18 PM
Post by: jack88x on November 09, 2015, 06:38:00 PM
thanks for the heads up on Sea dweller 38k..didnt know it cost that much theseday..btw incl GST?
guess current choice left with sub or gmt ii
or topup abit more and go for the justdate 2 41mm with diamonds setting... :Laughing_on_floor:
Post by: zjchen on November 10, 2015, 06:06:28 AM
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Post by: adamjohari on November 17, 2015, 03:59:18 AM
Post by: nikfs1881 on November 17, 2015, 11:13:01 PM
30k is a loot of money. I'd go get a JLC Deepsea Chronograph. Why? Cause it looks better than a Rollie and has a Chrono function. Can withstand a beating for sure.
Value is relative... And beauty is in the eye of beholder.
Some may say 30k is a loot of money for JLC, why not IWC?
Some says why JLC chrono deepsea; chrono is not an essential feature and it's not an iconic JLC, might as well go for the Evergreen timeless reverso?
Some says why JLC, rolex second hand value is second to none (at least that's true compared to rivals within similar price range) and it's great for a beater as well!
And finally looks are extremely subjective, you may prefer JLc for your own reasons and others prefer other brands for their own reason.
Bottom line, buy what you think is best for you...
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Post by: antoniosaprozeld on November 18, 2015, 12:43:49 AM
both are definite keepers for d time being..
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Post by: adamjohari on November 20, 2015, 08:00:28 AM
I saw an old school AP Royal Oak for 30k at Hang Thai. Was gone within a few days. Such a beaut. ;D
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