Post by: DaveChan on February 10, 2016, 06:48:11 PM
Post by: dertwert on February 10, 2016, 10:15:29 PM
http://www.watch-id.com/sightings/hamilton-khaki-pilot-day-date-matthew-mcconaughey-interstellar
Post by: DaveChan on February 11, 2016, 11:13:43 AM
Post by: cklim on February 11, 2016, 01:10:10 PM
(http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah113/cklim_1971/Mobile%20Uploads/109072_zpsffuyyqt5.jpeg)
Post by: Timeless on February 11, 2016, 02:09:09 PM
Post by: mikeylacroix on February 11, 2016, 04:07:49 PM
Post by: Omnipotent on February 11, 2016, 04:17:22 PM
Post by: hidden830726 on February 11, 2016, 05:47:25 PM
Slightly above your budget (due to the weakened currency), but definitely deserve a look.
You can pm me if you want to know more about stowa.
Also, you can take a look at archimede as well.
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Post by: arcsaber7 on February 11, 2016, 06:36:28 PM
Post by: alexkemaris on February 12, 2016, 05:18:51 AM
Post by: nikfs1881 on February 12, 2016, 05:38:39 AM
If you could increase to 3.5-4k, you could get a Nomos Ludwig with that alpha handwound movement. That's a solid piece!
Agreed...nomos is truly an extremely nice watch for the price only if OP is willing to fork out more than rm5k.... But i doubt you can buy NEW ludwig for rm3.5k or even 4k....even the ludwig 33 without sapphire case back costs usd1700 if ordered directly (ludwig 38, usd2260)....of course you could get the watch cheaper if you buy through chrono24, around usd1150-1400 ...even that would cost you more than rm5000 (with current weak myr), if you include shipping and msian gst....which is clearly beyond what OP would like to spend...
Best bet for that price range would be:
Swiss: (usual suspect: tissot, hamilton and frederique constant)
German: stowa laco, etc
Japan: seiko or orient
And of course you have tonnes of micro brands.....
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Post by: alexkemaris on February 12, 2016, 06:27:42 AM
If you could increase to 3.5-4k, you could get a Nomos Ludwig with that alpha handwound movement. That's a solid piece!
Agreed...nomos is truly an extremely nice watch for the price only if OP is willing to fork out more than rm5k.... But i doubt you can buy NEW ludwig for rm3.5k or even 4k....even the ludwig 33 without sapphire case back costs usd1700 if ordered directly (ludwig 38, usd2260)....of course you could get the watch cheaper if you buy through chrono24, around usd1150-1400 ...even that would cost you more than rm5000 (with current weak myr), if you include shipping and msian gst....which is clearly beyond what OP would like to spend...
Hehe yeah I was considering a Nomos tangente from chrono24 at about RM3.2k.
GST not a factor since overseas dealer or private sellers, factor in another RM100-150 for shipping and it should be around the ballpark of RM3.3-3.5k.
Post by: nikfs1881 on February 12, 2016, 01:51:01 PM
If you could increase to 3.5-4k, you could get a Nomos Ludwig with that alpha handwound movement. That's a solid piece!
Agreed...nomos is truly an extremely nice watch for the price only if OP is willing to fork out more than rm5k.... But i doubt you can buy NEW ludwig for rm3.5k or even 4k....even the ludwig 33 without sapphire case back costs usd1700 if ordered directly (ludwig 38, usd2260)....of course you could get the watch cheaper if you buy through chrono24, around usd1150-1400 ...even that would cost you more than rm5000 (with current weak myr), if you include shipping and msian gst....which is clearly beyond what OP would like to spend...
Hehe yeah I was considering a Nomos tangente from chrono24 at about RM3.2k.
GST not a factor since overseas dealer or private sellers, factor in another RM100-150 for shipping and it should be around the ballpark of RM3.3-3.5k.
Tangente, in particular 38, not any cheaper than the ludwig... If i am not wrong, in chrono24, there were only two tangente cost less than usd 1k, one usd960 and another one usd764 (about rm3200)and that's used from 1998 (which if i'm not mistaken was a different movement back then - alpha was first introduced in April 2005).
I am assuming OP wants a new watch....if preowned, at rm4k, i would advise to look up for the speedmaster moonwatch (reduced)....
As for ordering from overseas seller, there has been discussion in this forum in the past, unless if you are lucky (there are a few in this forum) u will be levied with malaysian gst as the item is consumed in malaysia but exempted from German VAT....
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Post by: DaveChan on February 12, 2016, 05:54:19 PM
If you can increase your budget a little, I would suggest Ball fireman rangeBall fireman around how much in Malaysia? And where can I found it? Is there any oulet in Malaysia? TQ
Post by: DaveChan on February 12, 2016, 05:57:23 PM
Damm, no one suggest Stowa yet?Wow, sounds great. But is that only can buy it from oversea dealers? Because I prefer to buy it from the outlet.
Slightly above your budget (due to the weakened currency), but definitely deserve a look.
You can pm me if you want to know more about stowa.
Also, you can take a look at archimede as well.
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Post by: DaveChan on February 12, 2016, 06:00:50 PM
For the budget RM2k-RM3K, you can get a good reliable SEIKO watch.Ya, but I prefer a Swiss or German watch. :laugh:
Post by: hidden830726 on February 12, 2016, 08:05:01 PM
Damm, no one suggest Stowa yet?Wow, sounds great. But is that only can buy it from oversea dealers? Because I prefer to buy it from the outlet.
Slightly above your budget (due to the weakened currency), but definitely deserve a look.
You can pm me if you want to know more about stowa.
Also, you can take a look at archimede as well.
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Ya, stowa is from their website only.
You may want to check out this write up as why you want to be a stowaristi....
forums.watchuseek.com/f36/why-you-want-stowaristi-v1-1-a-2400890.html (http://forums.watchuseek.com/f36/why-you-want-stowaristi-v1-1-a-2400890.html)
Post by: dertwert on February 13, 2016, 12:25:49 PM
If you could increase to 3.5-4k, you could get a Nomos Ludwig with that alpha handwound movement. That's a solid piece!
Best bet for that price range would be:
Swiss: (usual suspect: tissot, hamilton and frederique constant)
German: stowa laco, etc
Japan: seiko or orient
And of course you have tonnes of micro brands.....
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Don't think Hamilton is Swiss, it's American, like Ball. Better not confuse TS or he might blame us for suggesting non Swiss masquerading as Swiss.
I've always questioned how "Swiss" both those makes are...with their "Swiss made"
Post by: nikfs1881 on February 13, 2016, 01:33:40 PM
If you could increase to 3.5-4k, you could get a Nomos Ludwig with that alpha handwound movement. That's a solid piece!
Best bet for that price range would be:
Swiss: (usual suspect: tissot, hamilton and frederique constant)
German: stowa laco, etc
Japan: seiko or orient
And of course you have tonnes of micro brands.....
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Don't think Hamilton is Swiss, it's American, like Ball. Better not confuse TS or he might blame us for suggesting non Swiss masquerading as Swiss.
I've always questioned how "Swiss" both those makes are...with their "Swiss made"
No, i am not confusing him. Hamilton (HQ: Bienne, CH) and Ball (HQ: La-Chaux de Fonds, CH) are both swiss made watches with american heritage (brands originally from the us). If you would like to classify based on where brands originally from then rolex is not a swiss watch because the brand was founded by Hans Wildorf in London..... But still swiss made.... Similar with Steinhart, german brand but swiss made....
And hamilton is part of swatch group...
As for your question on how"swiss" are swiss made watches, please see the following article:
http://www.ablogtowatch.com/swiss-made-2/
It is well regulated and one cant just simply label their products swiss made just because the brand originated from Switzerland or the company was incorporated in Switzerland...
And, i would say ball and hamilton are both Swiss watches 'masquerading' American....
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Post by: alexkemaris on February 13, 2016, 03:42:41 PM
Learn something new everyday!
Post by: dertwert on February 13, 2016, 04:21:26 PM
If you could increase to 3.5-4k, you could get a Nomos Ludwig with that alpha handwound movement. That's a solid piece!
Best bet for that price range would be:
Swiss: (usual suspect: tissot, hamilton and frederique constant)
German: stowa laco, etc
Japan: seiko or orient
And of course you have tonnes of micro brands.....
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Don't think Hamilton is Swiss, it's American, like Ball. Better not confuse TS or he might blame us for suggesting non Swiss masquerading as Swiss.
I've always questioned how "Swiss" both those makes are...with their "Swiss made"
No, i am not confusing him. Hamilton (HQ: Bienne, CH) and Ball (HQ: La-Chaux de Fonds, CH) are both swiss made watches with american heritage (brands originally from the us). If you would like to classify based on where brands originally from then rolex is not a swiss watch because the brand was founded by Hans Wildorf in London..... But still swiss made.... Similar with Steinhart, german brand but swiss made....
And hamilton is part of swatch group...
As for your question on how"swiss" are swiss made watches, please see the following article:
http://www.ablogtowatch.com/swiss-made-2/
It is well regulated and one cant just simply label their products swiss made just because the brand originated from Switzerland or the company was incorporated in Switzerland...
And, i would say ball and hamilton are both Swiss watches 'masquerading' American....
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Hahaha...a true watch aficionado.
Sorry if I doubted you a single bit.
Thanks for that article, very informative indeed.
DaveChan has got no choice but to get one of the brands suggested now. Hahaha
Post by: DaveChan on February 13, 2016, 05:26:46 PM
Post by: Omnipotent on February 13, 2016, 06:44:42 PM
If you can increase your budget a little, I would suggest Ball fireman rangeBall fireman around how much in Malaysia? And where can I found it? Is there any oulet in Malaysia? TQ
Can be had around 4k with discounts. Popular shopping malls like MV, 1U, Pavilion major watch shops carry this brand.
Post by: nikfs1881 on February 13, 2016, 07:26:00 PM
If you could increase to 3.5-4k, you could get a Nomos Ludwig with that alpha handwound movement. That's a solid piece!
Best bet for that price range would be:
Swiss: (usual suspect: tissot, hamilton and frederique constant)
German: stowa laco, etc
Japan: seiko or orient
And of course you have tonnes of micro brands.....
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Don't think Hamilton is Swiss, it's American, like Ball. Better not confuse TS or he might blame us for suggesting non Swiss masquerading as Swiss.
I've always questioned how "Swiss" both those makes are...with their "Swiss made"
No, i am not confusing him. Hamilton (HQ: Bienne, CH) and Ball (HQ: La-Chaux de Fonds, CH) are both swiss made watches with american heritage (brands originally from the us). If you would like to classify based on where brands originally from then rolex is not a swiss watch because the brand was founded by Hans Wildorf in London..... But still swiss made.... Similar with Steinhart, german brand but swiss made....
And hamilton is part of swatch group...
As for your question on how"swiss" are swiss made watches, please see the following article:
http://www.ablogtowatch.com/swiss-made-2/
It is well regulated and one cant just simply label their products swiss made just because the brand originated from Switzerland or the company was incorporated in Switzerland...
And, i would say ball and hamilton are both Swiss watches 'masquerading' American....
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Hahaha...a true watch aficionado.
Sorry if I doubted you a single bit.
Thanks for that article, very informative indeed.
DaveChan has got no choice but to get one of the brands suggested now. Hahaha
Hahaa...indeed...would be interested to know what Dave ended up buying..
Not a true WIS yet... Much to learn still....
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Post by: alexkemaris on February 13, 2016, 07:27:58 PM
Post by: hidden830726 on February 13, 2016, 07:32:52 PM
CNY still not over... Anyone wanna make bets on what Dave will get?
Hamilton, "Intestellar"
Post by: DaveChan on February 13, 2016, 09:59:25 PM
Post by: nikfs1881 on February 14, 2016, 12:27:20 AM
CNY still not over... Anyone wanna make bets on what Dave will get?
Hamilton, "Intestellar"
Hamilton Paneurop....
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Post by: hidden830726 on February 14, 2016, 08:45:55 AM
Wow, I saw the Hamilton Khaki Pilot is dam nice. Any comments for this?
I assume you mean the B dial 42mm pilot, there are a few variant so i suggest you post the pic for us to refer.
Some like it, some deemed it too busy, nice movement, nice price, i myself have a Stowa Flieger B dial so im ok with the style but i am not a fan of date on the dial.
If i am to buy a Hamilton Khaki, i will get the "Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer" in Black instead. Not pure panda but close.
(http://wornandwound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/HAMILTON_KHAKI_PILOT_PIONEER_BOTH3.jpg)
http://wornandwound.com/2013/10/09/hamilton-khaki-pilot-pioneer-review/
Post by: DaveChan on February 14, 2016, 11:37:40 AM
How about this?
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Post by: DaveChan on February 14, 2016, 11:51:16 AM
I search this in chrono24, is it trusted?
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Post by: hidden830726 on February 14, 2016, 09:03:37 PM
Can find hamilton in Malaysia, can go for a hands on first.
Chrono24 depends on the seller.
Post by: DaveChan on February 15, 2016, 07:38:37 AM
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Post by: dertwert on February 15, 2016, 06:22:51 PM
CNY still not over... Anyone wanna make bets on what Dave will get?
Hamilton, "Intestellar"
Looks like we have a winner...hahaha
Post by: hidden830726 on February 15, 2016, 06:32:27 PM
But Dave, btw, if you gonna buy, as old WUS saying, buy the bracelet version, you will always have the choice for third party leather strap.
Post by: dertwert on February 16, 2016, 06:33:21 AM
:) haha, Dave have to decide. Interstellar is with bracelet.
But Dave, btw, if you gonna buy, as old WUS saying, buy the bracelet version, you will always have the choice for third party leather strap.
This is very true cause if you decide to wear bracelet later, it'll be very costly and aftermarkets aren't as nice.
Post by: DaveChan on February 16, 2016, 08:13:35 AM
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Post by: dertwert on February 16, 2016, 08:20:51 AM
Oh, is it stainless steel better than leather strap after markets? But I'm still prefer on leather strap, haha.. Because never try a leather strap watch before..
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Actually I meant that the bracelet bought from OEM is going to be very expensive and you might not want the aftermarket bracelet that doesn't look like the original design.
Perhaps it's better that you get the bracelet too since you never tried leather before. You might not like leather but you'll be stuck with it.
Post by: hidden830726 on February 16, 2016, 08:38:28 AM
Oh, is it stainless steel better than leather strap after markets? But I'm still prefer on leather strap, haha.. Because never try a leather strap watch before..
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What me and dertwert meant is, you can easily get better quality leather strap after market, but its expensive and difficult to get suitable bracelet after market. So if the price difference is not alot and within budget (im not sure what is the price diff between leather and bracelet) then better to buy the bracelet version even if you aim to wear it on leather.
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Post by: dertwert on February 16, 2016, 07:42:45 PM
My very personal opinion is that I would prefer Hamilton. Reason being it has domed crystal, on one side, at least, for the model you've got your eyes on & not that easy to find a Tissot with domed crystal, from what I've seen at boutiques anyway.
Plus Hamilton isn't as common as Tissot
Most importantly, choose the design that you like the most & pleases your eye. Remember that you'll be wearing your watch longer than you'll be sitting in your car, unless you drive for a living.
Post by: hidden830726 on February 16, 2016, 08:14:13 PM
But ya, buy what you like within your budget. There's plenty more brand that within your budget that offer equivalent or better value, but those mostly have to buy from online and oversea.
Have fun looking around. Reading and searching for the next one is part of the fun too.
Post by: DaveChan on February 17, 2016, 03:44:12 PM
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Post by: arcsaber7 on February 22, 2016, 06:30:09 PM
Between Hamilton and Toss it I would go for Hamilton. For RM2k to RM3k you can get very good Seiko.Totally agreed
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Post by: dertwert on February 23, 2016, 09:00:55 AM
And one more thing now, is that the watch that I looking for is available in any dealer? I think will be going to KL take a look on Thursday. But worry about that not all the dealer is selling that.
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You can find it at Parkson KLCC, Ground floor, just tried it on last week, bracelet one...hahaha
They have the huge Khaki Pilot there too
20% discount with additional 5% if you have a Parkson card.
Post by: DaveChan on February 23, 2016, 09:50:57 AM
Oh, that's cool. Did u see that how much they are selling?And one more thing now, is that the watch that I looking for is available in any dealer? I think will be going to KL take a look on Thursday. But worry about that not all the dealer is selling that.
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You can find it at Parkson KLCC, Ground floor, just tried it on last week, bracelet one...hahaha
They have the huge Khaki Pilot there too
20% discount with additional 5% if you have a Parkson card.
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Post by: dertwert on February 23, 2016, 05:16:18 PM
Oh, that's cool. Did u see that how much they are selling?And one more thing now, is that the watch that I looking for is available in any dealer? I think will be going to KL take a look on Thursday. But worry about that not all the dealer is selling that.
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You can find it at Parkson KLCC, Ground floor, just tried it on last week, bracelet one...hahaha
They have the huge Khaki Pilot there too
20% discount with additional 5% if you have a Parkson card.
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RM 3850 for Khaki Pilot Day Date with bracelet, before discount
Post by: DaveChan on February 23, 2016, 10:50:01 PM
Wow, it's different a lot with searching from the website..Oh, that's cool. Did u see that how much they are selling?And one more thing now, is that the watch that I looking for is available in any dealer? I think will be going to KL take a look on Thursday. But worry about that not all the dealer is selling that.
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You can find it at Parkson KLCC, Ground floor, just tried it on last week, bracelet one...hahaha
They have the huge Khaki Pilot there too
20% discount with additional 5% if you have a Parkson card.
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RM 3850 for Khaki Pilot Day Date with bracelet, before discount
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