Malaysia Watch Forum

Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: tkyong1 on May 16, 2011, 01:14:33 PM

Title: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: tkyong1 on May 16, 2011, 01:14:33 PM: Hi all sifu,

I am a newbie.

I have limited budget, any affortable pilot and military style watch to recommend.

I come across a brand name Parnis, they produce some nice pilot style watch, how is the quality?
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: TheHobbit on May 16, 2011, 01:25:51 PM: It would help if we know what price range you are looking at.
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: tkyong1 on May 16, 2011, 01:40:33 PM: Around 500
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: mnazri.tan on May 16, 2011, 02:26:00 PM: Love this seiko...about this price i think....
(http://images.cannla.com/Main/09/09/00003509/NEW-SEIKO-MILITARY-Nylon-SNK805K2-Watch.jpg)
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: tkyong1 on May 16, 2011, 02:42:09 PM: Thanks, Mnazri,

I have recently bought a Seiko SNZG15k1.

I am looking for another affortable pilot style.

I come across Parnis, it seems like this company make quite a number of nice style watches, not sure reliable or not, any idea?
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: ck77 on May 16, 2011, 03:03:00 PM: laco .. think i pm you before
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: fistball on May 16, 2011, 03:31:07 PM: Go for Aristo brand. U can check it out at http://xxxxxxxxxxx

Definitely not parnis if u have the budget.

[link removed, no commercial link allowed, please use pm - forum mod]
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: TheHobbit on May 16, 2011, 03:48:38 PM: LACO.
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: G.MAC on May 16, 2011, 03:52:17 PM: laco around rm500? Is that the most basic one with the miyota movt?
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: TheHobbit on May 16, 2011, 06:09:13 PM: Quote from: G.MAC on May 16, 2011, 03:52:17 PM
laco around rm500? Is that the most basic one with the miyota movt?

Yes sir.
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: tkyong1 on May 16, 2011, 09:35:03 PM: RM500 Laco new one? sure or not?
Euro500 may be..
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: kenixck on May 17, 2011, 05:31:37 AM: got myself a parnis from hkg dealer, looks good, heavy, but the built quality is not there. suggest you up your budget to RM1K range for some with better swiss movt.

parnis using asian movt i believe.
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: tkyong1 on May 17, 2011, 08:31:44 AM: Hi Ken,

thanks for your valuable advice.
i suspect so due to the very low selling price, we get what we paid for.
my shortlist:
- Laco (online - after sales support?)
- Archimede (singapore - nearer support), malaysia also got, but damn expensive (WW# watch selling at sky high price, crazy)
- Stowa (online - after sales support)
- Steinhart (online - after sales support)

the price range of above brands is quite close, really hard to make decision.

all sifu, need your help, which brand should i go for?

many thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: TheHobbit on May 17, 2011, 09:22:42 AM: Quote from: tkyong1 on May 17, 2011, 08:31:44 AM
Hi Ken,

thanks for your valuable advice.
i suspect so due to the very low selling price, we get what we paid for.
my shortlist:
- Laco (online - after sales support?)
- Archimede (singapore - nearer support), malaysia also got, but damn expensive (WW# watch selling at sky high price, crazy)
- Stowa (online - after sales support)
- Steinhart (online - after sales support)

the price range of above brands is quite close, really hard to make decision.

all sifu, need your help, which brand should i go for?

many thanks in advance.

tkyong,

Most of the brands you listed above use common movement and most watch repair guys can service the movement. There is usually no issues with the case, dial and hands. Most of the service people can refurbish the case if there is a need. The straps? well, there are guys here selling nice looking straps and most good shops have replacement straps. So not much to worry.

As to which watch to buy, that is a call you have to make yourself. Buy the watch that sings out to you. You only have to satisfy yourself and no one else.

All the best with your hunt, and do post the photos of the watch you finally buy.
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: jacky8888 on May 17, 2011, 10:52:52 AM: i bought my Laco Miyota Type A at less than RM700..
ITs a good watch with great history....
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: tkyong1 on May 17, 2011, 01:42:01 PM: May i ask where you bought it?
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: pexus on May 17, 2011, 02:52:45 PM: Quote from: tkyong1 on May 17, 2011, 08:31:44 AM
Hi Ken,

thanks for your valuable advice.
i suspect so due to the very low selling price, we get what we paid for.
my shortlist:
- Laco (online - after sales support?)
- Archimede (singapore - nearer support), malaysia also got, but damn expensive (WW# watch selling at sky high price, crazy)
- Stowa (online - after sales support)
- Steinhart (online - after sales support)

the price range of above brands is quite close, really hard to make decision.

all sifu, need your help, which brand should i go for?

many thanks in advance.

Comparatively, Stowa is premium It is a beautiful watch with good household name, if you dont mind increasing your budget..

In addition, bear in mind that those who bought online last year when Euro was slightly below RM4/Euro would have got it at slightly lower price as compared to now.
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: fistball on May 17, 2011, 06:11:45 PM: Laco around rm500??? u bought online or via watch boutique?
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: duke916sps on May 20, 2011, 02:56:13 PM: (http://www.gnomonwatches.com/images/items/SteinhartNavBChronoBlackL.jpg)

This is nice
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: tkyong1 on May 20, 2011, 03:37:03 PM: Nice but expensive.
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: duke916sps on May 20, 2011, 04:18:55 PM: Quote from: tkyong1 on May 20, 2011, 03:37:03 PM
Nice but expensive.

3k for a ETA 7750 expensive?
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: Manburg on May 20, 2011, 06:33:30 PM: Quote from: duke916sps on May 20, 2011, 04:18:55 PM
Quote from: tkyong1 on May 20, 2011, 03:37:03 PM
Nice but expensive.

3k for a ETA 7750 expensive?

Expensive for the OP whose stated budget is only RM500.
Title: Re: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch
Post by: duke916sps on May 20, 2011, 11:16:48 PM: Quote from: Manburg on May 20, 2011, 06:33:30 PM
Quote from: duke916sps on May 20, 2011, 04:18:55 PM
Quote from: tkyong1 on May 20, 2011, 03:37:03 PM
Nice but expensive.

3k for a ETA 7750 expensive?

Expensive for the OP whose stated budget is only RM500.

Oooo... RM 500........... my bad