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Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: fleaman on August 04, 2009, 03:00:56 PM
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Dear Forumers,
Am helping out a friend here, he's got a budget of about RM4k, and wondering what watch to get.
Appreciate if you can share some info or watch brand which i can feedback to him....
I can think of a few:-
1) Oris
2) Fortis
3) Glycine
:Cheers:
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I would look @ Fortis,Glycine then Oris in that order. Personally, Fortis are solid watches but not popular as like Oris. Oris been heavily advertised. Not a bad thing. You might be able to sell easier than Fortis when u decide to let go someday.
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Dear Forumers,
Am helping out a friend here, he's got a budget of about RM4k, and wondering what watch to get.
Appreciate if you can share some info or watch brand which i can feedback to him....
I can think of a few:-
1) Oris
2) Fortis
3) Glycine
:Cheers:
what kind of watch you looking for?
diver watch? pilot watch? fashion watch? sport watch?
;D
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How about Longine legend diver? or a used Speedy pro?
Good luck :Cheers:
SC
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Guys,
thanks!
yeah.. i was thinking on the same line too, get the fortis!
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SINN
BALL
STOWA
SEIKO
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I 2nd a Stowa Marine white dial with blue hands. ;D
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yea, Stowa Marine Original white dial or Airman without logo. :thumbsup:
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or 4k u can actually get 2 steinhart...
(http://www.steinhartwatches.de/data/shop_data/bilder/view/88411851Flieger_steel_front_back.jpg)
48mm st steel nav b.... pilot watch...
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(http://www.steinhartwatches.de/data/shop_data/bilder/view/1032989245Triton_2009_front_back.jpg)
a 45mm triton.... divers....
less than 4k u hv 2 great swiss made watches... 1 for the office and dinner.... 1 for sports and outdoor....
or get 1 better finished movement steinhart premier
(http://www.steinhartwatches.de/data/shop_data/bilder/highres/1045921193Flieger44_front_back.jpg)
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or this... eur 580....... coming to ready....
crown will be changed to dimond shape
(http://www.marineuhren.de/bilder_wus/Flieger-Chrono-grey%20Kopie.jpg)
read more here
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?p=2085190#poststop (http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?p=2085190#poststop)
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A nice basic brand new sinn (656) with strap takes less than rm4k.
Others, as the sifu had suggested as above.
Good luck.
DC
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a highly rated damasko...
da 37 mayb
(http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=204751&d=1248930010)
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a highly rated damasko...
da 37 mayb
Yen, Thats look cool. What take?
DC
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Mido range is rather affordable. quality wise is good. probably u can think about that.
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a highly rated damasko...
da 37 mayb
Yen, Thats look cool. What take?
DC
i never like full lume dial... but this one seems looking good.... i like the dc 67... but only less than 100 made... used one price escalating...
saw one sold more than rm10k....
so da 37 is a very well build watch... and can be found once a while online....
new around usd1k
worth every single cent if u like the design....
ice hardened case, soft iron inside, best finished case, eta 2836 movement.... good water resistant....
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Yen - Thanks.
Alice (Newbie?) - Mido range is rather affordable. quality wise is good. probably u can think about that.
Yup, Mido rather value for more. I like the commander (acrylic) range. Can had for less than rm2k.
DC
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Didn't know Mido can be had for less than 2k. Must check that out.
Nobody mentioned Tag Heuer? If it's your friend's first "luxury" watch, he might want to consider an easily recognisable brand. Off hand in that price range, I would recommend the new F1 Calibre S. Beautiful watch. Love their new F1 range (I bought the white / full lume dial the first time I saw it in the shop)
http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collection/tag-heuer-formula-1/men/calibre-s-chronograph/index.lbl?w=CAH7010.BA0854 (http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collection/tag-heuer-formula-1/men/calibre-s-chronograph/index.lbl?w=CAH7010.BA0854)
Would also recommend Oris. Their watches are classy. I quite like their Frank Sinatra range. Discontinued but can still find them in shops.
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The Tag looks interesting. I wonder how the electro mechanical works?
This reminds of Citizen 2100, http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/AV0031-59A.asp Its chronograph second hand sweeps like a mechanical watch but it is a quartz that runs on solar.
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The Tag looks interesting. I wonder how the electro mechanical works?
This reminds of Citizen 2100, http://www.princetonwatches.com/shop/AV0031-59A.asp Its chronograph second hand sweeps like a mechanical watch but it is a quartz that runs on solar.
You have piqued my curiousity on the citizen. Will be looking out for it in the shops.
I have seen the Calibre S. It's battery operated so it's like a "quartz". The second hands tick like a quartz watch. Also interestingly, the minute has no gradual movement. It "ticks" every 1/2 minute. Or my eyes maybe playing tricks.
To see how the the movement works:
http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collection/link/men/calibre-s-chronograph/index.lbl?w=CJF7110.BA0587 (http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collection/link/men/calibre-s-chronograph/index.lbl?w=CJF7110.BA0587)
and click on the "Calibre S interactive 3D" link.
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I like the SEIKO DISCUSBURGER SCBS007 :) Anyone have see this piece is fresh? Or any opinion? I just like the design :thumbsup:
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Tag was my first so called 'luxury' watch. Soon after, i was looking at Rolex which i think was among the best.It still is, as its has many followers. Its is consider valuable ( at least when you want to trade in). Very popular among businessman, businesswoman not to mention the "elite" society who is looking to show off their new "toys". No offence Rolex fans. Its just my personal view.
But now, i am looking for individual watch movements, its craftmanship and the history behind the making of a successful watch. Craftmanship is so important as it shows the maker passions in a watch. A valuable watch must has its own movements not borrowed as in the case of Rolex. JLC has its own movement, so is Vercheron Constantine. But they are too costly to own...
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Hi Hush,
Mido watch my brother bought under 2k. Value for money. Use it as working watch....not too flashy. The leather strap is of good quality and its automatic!!!
Alice
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Hi David.......yup am a newbie and I guess am the only ladies among you guys >:(
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Hi David.......yup am a newbie and I guess am the only ladies among you guys >:(
Thorns among the roses hahhaha
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You have piqued my curiousity on the citizen. Will be looking out for it in the shops.
I have seen the Calibre S. It's battery operated so it's like a "quartz". The second hands tick like a quartz watch. Also interestingly, the minute has no gradual movement. It "ticks" every 1/2 minute. Or my eyes maybe playing tricks.
To see how the the movement works:
http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collection/link/men/calibre-s-chronograph/index.lbl?w=CJF7110.BA0587 (http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collection/link/men/calibre-s-chronograph/index.lbl?w=CJF7110.BA0587)
and click on the "Calibre S interactive 3D" link.
I have checked the TAG demo you mentioned. The watch operates like a typical quartz watch. If you can check out citizen 2100. It is totally different from what u would have expected from a quartz watch as far as the chronograph function concerns.
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More correctly....the rose among the thorns. Hopefully. to see more roses here (sigh)
Alice - you most welcome.
Yup, Mido is a brand to see look, i.e, if you are not too particular about brand statement.
DC
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David,
On holiday still go online to surf the forums? haha....
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Be it thorns or roses it is a matter of perspective. :)
David you are so "protective" of roses :P I wonder will we see more lilies and daisies ....
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Oh dear Shark,
I just saw your comment. Hmmm.....why are afraid of Roses ;) Is it because the have more thorns? :o Lilies and Daisy seem mild an harmless. I was thinking we should actually bring in more Poison Ivy....what say u? :thumbsup:
DC, thanks for your support. Get your wife in here to make some comments on watches. Am sure she would have learn a lot from you..the "si fu" ;)
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Alice - thanks
The problem is when your the other half knows that you are spending so much resources on your interest (hobby), she made me promise not to buy any more watches on this year quota :Mad:
But of course, she be most happy to get a new acquisition on your (my) account :Jumping:
Oh yes, she learning new things every other day. why, she just asked me - what's a patek?? :Scolding:
DC
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Dc,
Hmm...she has expensive taste.... :Cheers:
Just got my other half a IWC Portofino from AD for his birthday ( tat;s today) ;) Our friend very happy la.... Look really cool on his wrist
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Wa.....
Lucky guy, he.
My wife (only) got me a Seiko 5 on my birthday, but I am not complaining. : :Dancing_banana:
DC
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Wa.....
Lucky guy, he.
My wife (only) got me a Seiko 5 on my birthday, but I am not complaining. : :Dancing_banana:
DC
my wife also got me my first mechanical watch.... a seiko 5
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Wat u guys complaining?? Bloody show off :P At least u get seikos, no woman has given me any watch for my b'day
;D
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My Dear Shark,
Don't freak out... ;) Material things doesn't mean anything... and in this case its just a "watch".
Teach you something.... drop her hints ever now and then. Surely she has to get you something. But don't ask/wish for something very expensive la. Something tat suits her budget. That way you wont be disappointed..... yes?
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Shark...we are in the same boat :(
Guess that there are lucky chaps out there and there are unlucky ones.
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Cheer up....guys :Cheers: Weekend coming :thumbsup:
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just another way of me telling them how lucky they are :)