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Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: fred1234 on April 17, 2011, 08:18:50 PM
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Hi guys, I'm a beginner watch enthusiast and I'm wearing a Casio Edifice right now, ready to jump on to big brands. I have about RM5K to splurge and I'm looking at watches at similar prices from Tag Heuer, Oris, etc.
Anyone have any suggestions at this price range?
Thanks in advance.
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Bro,
What sings to you? Any watch in mind? What brands sings to you? TAG Heuer? Oris? Longines? Quartz? Mechanical? In terms of design, what are you into, diver, aviation, drivers, sports, dress? New or pre-loved?
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Bro,
What sings to you? Any watch in mind? What brands sings to you? TAG Heuer? Oris? Longines? Quartz? Mechanical? In terms of design, what are you into, diver, aviation, drivers, sports, dress? New or pre-loved?
I'd really like to hear senior forumer's preference when they bought their first watch.
But if you ask me. I'd really like Omega watches especially the Seamaster range and the Tag Heuer Carrera 1887. Movement wise, I'd prefer an automatic with chronograph functionality. In terms of designs I'd really have no preferences; although I tend to think that aviation and diver watches looks good most of the time. Of course when it comes to buying watches, new is prefered lah. :)
Come to think of it, my preferences listed up there definitely need more than RM5,000 :D
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Ball perhaps?
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sinn u1, 103
damasko da46 /47
ball engineer hydrocarbon...
all around rm5k....
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Ball engineer master II aviator, 46mm, definitely!! :thumbsup:
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maybe a hamilton jazzmaster chrono ?its about 3.7k..very nice quality :D
(http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/842/262465d1267496122jazzma.jpg)
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If you check the MWF survey, Tag is not in the rank at all. :Laughing_on_floor:
Go with Ball, something different, and best if you in the cinema, the thing will grow in the dark :Dancing_banana:
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Bro,
What sings to you? Any watch in mind? What brands sings to you? TAG Heuer? Oris? Longines? Quartz? Mechanical? In terms of design, what are you into, diver, aviation, drivers, sports, dress? New or pre-loved?
I'd really like to hear senior forumer's preference when they bought their first watch.
But if you ask me. I'd really like Omega watches especially the Seamaster range and the Tag Heuer Carrera 1887. Movement wise, I'd prefer an automatic with chronograph functionality. In terms of designs I'd really have no preferences; although I tend to think that aviation and diver watches looks good most of the time. Of course when it comes to buying watches, new is prefered lah. :)
Come to think of it, my preferences listed up there definitely need more than RM5,000 :D
bro...since you said `I really like...' maybe just saved a little bit more and follow your heart and make the jump for Seamaster or Carrera. But if you really want one badly now with that budget, i'll suggest look closely at Sinn....
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Bro,
What sings to you? Any watch in mind? What brands sings to you? TAG Heuer? Oris? Longines? Quartz? Mechanical? In terms of design, what are you into, diver, aviation, drivers, sports, dress? New or pre-loved?
I'd really like to hear senior forumer's preference when they bought their first watch.
But if you ask me. I'd really like Omega watches especially the Seamaster range and the Tag Heuer Carrera 1887. Movement wise, I'd prefer an automatic with chronograph functionality. In terms of designs I'd really have no preferences; although I tend to think that aviation and diver watches looks good most of the time. Of course when it comes to buying watches, new is prefered lah. :)
Come to think of it, my preferences listed up there definitely need more than RM5,000 :D
Go with what is in your heart. Strangely my first 'real and proper' watch was an Omega Seamaster Chrono.
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Best way is to google for online watch shops, and find/filter watces that looks nice, according to your budget
For your first watch, i would definately recommend
Stainless steel / Titanium
Similar metal strap (not leather)
Swiss made
Automatic
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1)preowned omegas, if you look hard enough
2) sinn u1
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Just buy 1 first, then later you will buy more, watch is like an art..some you collect, some you will sell after got boring with them...If you buy watch like married a wife, then that is really tough since can only 1 chance :o
P/S : it is always good to have some mistress, I mean the watches :Laughing_on_floor:
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Hi guys,
Appreciate the inputs from some of the seniors here.
I've looked at the survey and yes surprisingly, Tag Heuer isn't really that famous among beginner buyers. Errie enough, even my boss suggested that for RM5K, might as well go for Ball instead of TH.
The Hamilton posted by maximillian is exactly what the design that I look prefer. Too bad it's leather strap and I don't really fancy leather strap as I sweat a lot.
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hey..the jazzmaster chrono has a bracelet model.i think its about 4k.fantastic price to quality ratio :)
(http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/7760/1203131973ac2218xf2x048.jpg)
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Who cares if its famous or not, buy what you like.
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that jazzmaster looks exactly like the tag heuer carrera, or is it the other way around?
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that jazzmaster looks exactly like the tag heuer carrera, or is it the other way around?
does it look similar?yes.and so does many other watches over the span of 150 years ago.is it exactly the same?no..most watch brands take cues from timeless design elements and from other brands as inspiration.they mix it up a bit to create something new but retain the classic evergreen look of some watches :Dancing_banana: for example,rolex sub looks similar to blancpain fifty fathoms ,and so forth.the discussion could be endless!hehe
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that jazzmaster looks exactly like the tag heuer carrera, or is it the other way around?
does it look similar?yes.and so does many other watches over the span of 150 years ago.is it exactly the same?no..most watch brands take cues from timeless design elements and from other brands as inspiration.they mix it up a bit to create something new but retain the classic evergreen look of some watches :Dancing_banana: for example,rolex sub looks similar to blancpain fifty fathoms ,and so forth.the discussion could be endless!hehe
eh...A Sub hardly looks the same as a Blancpain FF ???
unless you are saying an Invicta Sub looks like a Sub :Laughing_on_floor:
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of course, newer models have been altered a bit.i was referring to this :
(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/9919/bpvintage50f29pn.jpg)
(http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/8200/6200a7vd.jpg)
they look similar.. :Cheers:
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the great chicken and egg debates continues.... :Laughing_on_floor:
which comes first... FF or Sub? :Laughing_on_floor:
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if im not mistaken,the FF above is issued in 1952 whilst the rolex below it is in 1953 which is a prototype back then.guess the FF comes first.however if im not mistaken diving watches of that era look more or less alike
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spilt the 5k, buy 2 watch ;D
get one black and one white dial. :thumbsup:
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of course, newer models have been altered a bit.i was referring to this :
(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/9919/bpvintage50f29pn.jpg)
(http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/8200/6200a7vd.jpg)
they look similar.. :Cheers:
The FF came out in 1953 and was the brain child of two French Naval Officers, Captain Robert “Bob” Maloubier and Lieutenant Claude Riffaud. The Rolex, reference 6200 (the Rolex in the photo) also came out in 1953 and Jacques Cousteau assisted in the design of the watch. Mr. Cousteau was also a French Naval Officer. So I guess the design is the favoured design of the French Navy?
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I've looked at the survey and yes surprisingly, Tag Heuer isn't really that famous among beginner buyers.
To be honest, you might be surprised to be told that it is the other way around. Tag might be famous among beginner buyers, but not so for the seasoned players, except maybe the Monaco line.
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With your current budget of 5 Grand you could probably pick up a Tissot Visodate and still have some to spare for any future purposes (which I'm pretty sure of).
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go for seamaster, not enough, save.
urgent, swipe card or borrow (the balance amount).
:Cheers:
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my vote goes to Sinn U1!!
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my vote goes to Sinn U1!!
yeah that is a good recommendation.
a great start
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Wow... beginner already got 5k to start ar? Damn lucky lar u...
My vote is to get something like a Tissot or Mido or Hamilton and still have cash to spare... :Cheers:
If you're planning to spend all 5k, then should look at Sinn or Damasko... really good stuff they make...
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Damasko da46 or 47.. less than 5k
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Hi guys, I'm new here and would like to have seniors recommendation too.
My house just got broke in last week and 5 of my watches are gone! :Scolding: 1 of them is IWC 3717... :Scolding: :Scolding:
been seeing alot of nice watches but due to limited $$ right now, so wanna have some recommend
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hamilton watches look nice... where should i go and have a look?
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Damasko da46 or 47.. less than 5k
Is that the retail price of a Damasko? If so, seems to be great value for money.
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Hi guys, I'm new here and would like to have seniors recommendation too.
My house just got broke in last week and 5 of my watches are gone! :Scolding: 1 of them is IWC 3717... :Scolding: :Scolding:
been seeing alot of nice watches but due to limited $$ right now, so wanna have some recommend
I share the same fate as u... (house got broken in and lost 2 watches). Due to that, I started looking for a new watch and now I'm addicted!!!
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Damasko da46 or 47.. less than 5k
Is that the retail price of a Damasko? If so, seems to be great value for money.
Talking about Damasko, where could one go to in Klang Valley to find the brand? Been to quite a number of ADs and outlets in major shopping complexes but never seen one.
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Damasko da46 or 47.. less than 5k
Is that the retail price of a Damasko? If so, seems to be great value for money.
Talking about Damasko, where could one go to in Klang Valley to find the brand? Been to quite a number of ADs and outlets in major shopping complexes but never seen one.
Manburg,
I understand there is a shop in Mont Kiara that sells the watch. I am sure other will chip to give you the exact one. I have not been to the Mont Kiara area for some time now, so I don't know where is the mall. Does the shop have a website? If so, can PM me please.
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Gd one mont kiara
opposite plaza mont kiara
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@ryan
I empathize with u
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Manburg,
I understand there is a shop in Mont Kiara that sells the watch. I am sure other will chip to give you the exact one. I have not been to the Mont Kiara area for some time now, so I don't know where is the mall. Does the shop have a website? If so, can PM me please.
Thanks Hobbit. I just got to know that Time Factor also has Damaskos on its website. Been getting Nato straps from Eddie when I was in the UK, but never bothered to check his other offerings except the Precistas.
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Manburg,
I understand there is a shop in Mont Kiara that sells the watch. I am sure other will chip to give you the exact one. I have not been to the Mont Kiara area for some time now, so I don't know where is the mall. Does the shop have a website? If so, can PM me please.
Thanks Hobbit. I just got to know that Time Factor also has Damaskos on its website. Been getting Nato straps from Eddie when I was in the UK, but never bothered to check his other offerings except the Precistas.
Hahahaha I have two Precista from Eddie and two pre-Eddie. Looks like he is having problems with another company registering the Precista name outside UK.
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maybe consider a preowned bell & ross.
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And always push for discount... 28 to 30%... don't just pay the retail price..... for RM5k you can get preowned Rolex Air King....
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And always push for discount... 28 to 30%... don't just pay the retail price..... for RM5k you can get preowned Rolex Air King....
sure boh? thought AK would be round 6-7k region. Date or Precision maybe round 5K region.
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And always push for discount... 28 to 30%... don't just pay the retail price..... for RM5k you can get preowned Rolex Air King....
sure boh? thought AK would be round 6-7k region. Date or Precision maybe round 5K region.
Just bring RM5k in hard cash.... definitely can....
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I bought a K series AK with cal. 3130 B&P for the wife for around SGD 2.9k
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Bro... If I can get AK(romanic) with paper and service record for RM5k.. what say you...?? should I grab it now????
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14000 or 14010
Should be a good deal.