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Title: Pilot Watch (Reasonable Priced)
Post by: tkyong1 on October 11, 2010, 09:06:55 AM: Hi guys,

I am looking for a pilot watch, budget is tight, so reasonable priced, not the expensive type like IWC, Bell & Ross.

I saw Archemedes in internet, think not bad at all, called Watch-Guild, was quoted RM2k + for basic model. The Archimede website is selling at Euro 365? So much for freight?

I really need the opinion / advise / recommendation of all the master of watch here, is there any pilot watch out there i can find with less than RM2k price tag? I am new to pilot watch. Your help is appreciated. I prefer simple + vintage design.

Many thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Pilot Watch (Reasonable Priced)
Post by: TheHobbit on October 11, 2010, 09:39:49 AM: Try Laco.
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Post by: chrisyen on October 11, 2010, 09:41:46 AM: Steinhart
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Post by: tkyong1 on October 11, 2010, 09:56:17 AM: Hi guys,

Where to get those brand in Malaysia?
Title: Re: Pilot Watch (Reasonable Priced)
Post by: chrisyen on October 11, 2010, 10:02:53 AM: Ur house, shopping mall, work place...
Through Internet!
Lol
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Post by: besview on October 11, 2010, 10:08:51 AM: Internet prices are usually better...Rmemember,buy the seller if its a private deal
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Post by: daun on October 11, 2010, 10:34:54 AM: wilson watch would be inside your budget.
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Post by: watchtime on October 11, 2010, 11:28:20 AM: Hi, If you can up your budget to 2.9K, my 3 month old Damasko DA36 could be up for sale. he he.
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Post by: terrenceterrence on October 11, 2010, 08:52:03 PM: LACO all the way.. for a budget B-uhr pilot watch

one of the 5 original suppliers to the German Luftwaffe during the war and also the most economical of all the original producers of the pilot watches.

also they can send to Malaysia without a problem with the VAT rebates. Full of history and originality :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Pilot Watch (Reasonable Priced)
Post by: tkyong1 on October 11, 2010, 09:56:18 PM: I am little concern about the warranty issue.
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Post by: chrisyen on October 11, 2010, 10:46:04 PM: Quote from: tkyong1 on October 11, 2010, 09:56:18 PM
I am little concern about the warranty issue.

eta movement, any watchmaker in malaysia can repair lah
Title: Re: Pilot Watch (Reasonable Priced)
Post by: tkyong1 on October 12, 2010, 11:26:09 AM: i am new to pilot watch.

All master of pilot watch, please help.

I came across the following brandname the past couple weeks surfing internet for pilot watch.

Archimede vs Stowa vs Steinhart vs Laco

Which one is recommended? Where to get it? My budget is RM 1k plus minus.

Really need your recommendation.

Thanks.
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Post by: jacky8888 on October 12, 2010, 03:23:21 PM: My vote will be laco. U can either choose eta or miyota. Miyota will be less than 1k. Good luck
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Post by: pexus on October 12, 2010, 08:38:16 PM: Hi tkyong

Stowa will be out...over ur budget. the best among the lot but long wait and priciest of them all.

as for Archimede, Stein and Laco, i think all have their set of plans. Laco is popular among MWF people...due to history....ck77 bought one recently and he's happy with it....

even if you google Archimede vs Steinhart, you will get hits and can read comments....

i feel the Miyota Laco suits your budget very nicely...all da best!
Title: Re: Pilot Watch (Reasonable Priced)
Post by: tkyong1 on October 13, 2010, 11:56:03 AM: I have 7.25" - 7.5" wrist.

Since this is going to be online purchase from Singapore, I can't view the real watch on my wrist. Headache about the size to order.

Which size do you guys think is best suit my wrist, 39mm or 42mm?

Thanks.
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Post by: jacky8888 on October 13, 2010, 02:38:40 PM: definitely 42mm..
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Post by: kltime on October 13, 2010, 07:01:00 PM: Quote from: tkyong1 on October 12, 2010, 11:26:09 AM
i am new to pilot watch.

All master of pilot watch, please help.

I came across the following brandname the past couple weeks surfing internet for pilot watch.

Archimede vs Stowa vs Steinhart vs Laco

Which one is recommended? Where to get it? My budget is RM 1k plus minus.

If you like pilot watches and given ur budget, I would also suggest Aviator. Aviator is a Russian brand manufactured by Volmax that uses Poljot based movements. Best of all they are available locally and you can actually try them on yourself b4 buying rather than make a decision based on a website.
Title: Re: Pilot Watch (Reasonable Priced)
Post by: tkyong1 on October 13, 2010, 08:56:12 PM: Can you please let know the retailer location / website in Malaysia for Aviator?
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Post by: Scott C. on October 13, 2010, 09:12:58 PM: Quote from: tkyong1 on October 13, 2010, 08:56:12 PM
Can you please let know the retailer location / website in Malaysia for Aviator?

Please use PM for the info ;)

thanks.
Title: Pilot Watch (Reasonable Priced)
Post by: skybar on October 13, 2010, 10:00:05 PM: Hi TkYong,
I would recommend you look at Laco Pilot Type B Brown which is available now, otherwise, Laco Pilot Type A currently out of stock. Last month Sept 2010, I bought a Laco Pilot Type B Miyota and a Laco Navy Miyota. I am a happy man right now with Pilot and Navy. Build quality A plus and price that you pay with a rebate of 19% VAT and free Fedex service to your doorstep. :Cheers:
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Post by: terrenceterrence on October 14, 2010, 04:04:42 AM: for ur budget.. LACO or nothing
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Post by: ck77 on October 14, 2010, 06:43:03 AM: Quote from: skybar on October 13, 2010, 10:00:05 PM
Hi TkYong,
I would recommend you look at Laco Pilot Type B Brown which is available now, otherwise, Laco Pilot Type A currently out of stock. Last month Sept 2010, I bought a Laco Pilot Type B Miyota and a Laco Navy Miyota. I am a happy man right now with Pilot and Navy. Build quality A plus and price that you pay with a rebate of 19% VAT and free Fedex service to your doorstep. :Cheers:

show some pictures or perhaps, review ;)
Title: Pilot Watch (Reasonable Priced)
Post by: skybar on October 14, 2010, 04:36:34 PM: Dear CK,

I will try to upload pics for my Laco Pilot 42 mm Type B Brown and Laco Navy 42mm Miyota. The Navy Miyota still not available in the website, I guess Laco specially made for my order..... :Dancing_banana:

I still waiting for the availability of Laco Pilot Type A Brown!! This is one of my collection too...however, EURO exchange rate is getting higher now :thumbsdown: