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Title: WIS - BEGINNER WATCH , NEED OPINION
Post by: mnazri.tan on August 26, 2016, 06:59:07 AM
Well I am not entirely new here...
A friend ask me to recommend, but I am not really into watches nowadays, I have not put on any watches on my wrist since mid last year, nor own any watch now.... i only depend on my phone, though i was a collector before .... Thus I think I cant give good opinon anymore...

So if you guys could recommend base on following spec

Budget - RM 4-5K
Entry Level Swiss Brand or perhaps Japanese
Something that could at least retain 70-80% price after say 2 years
Automatic or Hand Wind
No preference on ETA or Selitta (or even the japanese made) but surely not Chinese movement (Seagull or anything else)
44mm diameter at minimum
No preference on type of watch (pilot, dress, diver, etc etc)

TQ

Title: Re: WIS - BEGINNER WATCH , NEED OPINION
Post by: andrewhtf on August 26, 2016, 07:32:34 AM
Buying New or Used?

If used, Mido and Maurice Lacroix is well within 5k.

(http://i.imgur.com/dcB0ilHl.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/aAHBeNKl.jpg)

*caveat : pic of watches belongs to a friend.
Title: Re: WIS - BEGINNER WATCH , NEED OPINION
Post by: D'Andy on August 26, 2016, 07:56:40 AM
Budget - RM 4-5K
Entry Level Swiss Brand or perhaps Japanese
Something that could at least retain 70-80% price after say 2 years

An entry-level brand that could retain at least 80% of its initial cost outlay, after 2 years. This should be interesting.
Title: Re: WIS - BEGINNER WATCH , NEED OPINION
Post by: mnazri.tan on August 26, 2016, 07:59:31 AM
Budget - RM 4-5K
Entry Level Swiss Brand or perhaps Japanese
Something that could at least retain 70-80% price after say 2 years

An entry-level brand that could retain at least 80% of its initial cost outlay, after 2 years. This should be interesting.
Perhaps am asking too much...hahahah

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Title: Re: WIS - BEGINNER WATCH , NEED OPINION
Post by: phat7 on August 26, 2016, 08:33:53 AM
A tall order indeed. He could however keep eyes peeled for a limited run launch at a crazy good sale. But that again is an unlikely scenario.
Title: Re: WIS - BEGINNER WATCH , NEED OPINION
Post by: hidden830726 on August 27, 2016, 01:46:24 PM
Watch with that budget can consider german. Stowa, Archimede, Laco, Sinn, Damasko.  Should be within the budget depending the model.   

Most of the brands stated should retain 80% of its value depending on model. Some will not even lose money if cash out.

I dont understand why the need for swiss made.

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Title: Re: WIS - BEGINNER WATCH , NEED OPINION
Post by: rexwong930826 on August 28, 2016, 07:48:17 PM
For my opinion , you should get a seiko prospex , you will enjoy the best lume .
Title: Re: WIS - BEGINNER WATCH , NEED OPINION
Post by: adamjohari on August 30, 2016, 06:36:03 AM
Seiko Prospex Diver. Save the rest for the next big thing.
Title: Re: WIS - BEGINNER WATCH , NEED OPINION
Post by: meoramri on August 30, 2016, 06:40:00 AM
Seiko Prospex Diver. Save the rest for the next big thing.

+1  :thumbsup:
Title: WIS - BEGINNER WATCH , NEED OPINION
Post by: asimo on August 30, 2016, 08:16:36 AM
Watch with that budget can consider german. Stowa, Archimede, Laco, Sinn, Damasko.  Should be within the budget depending the model.   

Most of the brands stated should retain 80% of its value depending on model. Some will not even lose money if cash out.

I dont understand why the need for swiss made.

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Lolz.. Provided can find a buyer.. 

IMHO, Just save up the money for something Better in future.. Meanwhile get either a Seiko presage (approx rm3K to 5k) which is quite value for money or a seiko divers such as skx 007/009, or prospex..

Save budget around rm15K to rm25k for something nice ! Lolz



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Title: Re: WIS - BEGINNER WATCH , NEED OPINION
Post by: adamjohari on August 30, 2016, 08:30:16 AM
I saw the Seiko Padi somewhere. Message me if you want to know where. New. RM1660+ after discount.
Title: Re: WIS - BEGINNER WATCH , NEED OPINION
Post by: Jedirat on August 30, 2016, 09:26:27 AM
Seiko Prospex Diver. Save the rest for the next big thing.

+1  :thumbsup:

+2  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: WIS - BEGINNER WATCH , NEED OPINION
Post by: Cocas on August 30, 2016, 10:00:16 AM
Well I am not entirely new here...
A friend ask me to recommend, but I am not really into watches nowadays, I have not put on any watches on my wrist since mid last year, nor own any watch now.... i only depend on my phone, though i was a collector before .... Thus I think I cant give good opinon anymore...

So if you guys could recommend base on following spec

Budget - RM 4-5K
Entry Level Swiss Brand or perhaps Japanese
Something that could at least retain 70-80% price after say 2 years
Automatic or Hand Wind
No preference on ETA or Selitta (or even the japanese made) but surely not Chinese movement (Seagull or anything else)
44mm diameter at minimum
No preference on type of watch (pilot, dress, diver, etc etc)

TQ


If preowned, I will buy Ball EHC.

If brand new, I will buy Seiko Sumo (prospex ).
Title: Re: WIS - BEGINNER WATCH , NEED OPINION
Post by: hidden830726 on August 30, 2016, 10:26:28 AM
Watch with that budget can consider german. Stowa, Archimede, Laco, Sinn, Damasko.  Should be within the budget depending the model.   

Most of the brands stated should retain 80% of its value depending on model. Some will not even lose money if cash out.

I dont understand why the need for swiss made.

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Lolz.. Provided can find a buyer.. 

IMHO, Just save up the money for something Better in future.. Meanwhile get either a Seiko presage (approx rm3K to 5k) which is quite value for money or a seiko divers such as skx 007/009, or prospex..

Save budget around rm15K to rm25k for something nice ! Lolz



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Off course selected model tank better value than others. There's quite a demand for them.

Much like you asking TS to buy a Seiko, a non seiko collector will not pay for it too.

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Title: Re: WIS - BEGINNER WATCH , NEED OPINION
Post by: bangvoo on August 30, 2016, 03:16:38 PM
Hi there, depends you are which type of persons.
Classic or sport...in my personal opinion you will buy both even not now but later...
Good luck!
Title: Re: WIS - BEGINNER WATCH , NEED OPINION
Post by: Billylimwk on September 01, 2016, 08:58:30 AM
Hamilton Intramatic would be a good start
Title: Re: WIS - BEGINNER WATCH , NEED OPINION
Post by: gchee on September 01, 2016, 11:13:26 AM
Go for a pre loved Ball.

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