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Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: takashi78 on September 09, 2011, 02:28:35 PM
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Itchy, thinking of getting something below 1k for a beater.
Something out of the norm and not conventional ;D
After you see some of my shortlisted ones below you might be able to get my preferred style :P
-Anything 36mm and above.
-Quartz/Ecodrive/auto/manual is ok, prefer manual.
-Display back if possible.
-Strap or bracelet does not matter.
-Dress or sports ok.
-Any material is fine also.
-NO square or rectangular case.
-NO homage pieces for now unless it is unique.
-NO Russian.
-NO black or red dials.
Watches i have shortlisted as of now is as below, open to suggestions and discussion. Maybe is good for future when someone is looking for similar budget watches.
All pics below taken from google.
1- Seiko Alba Riki Watanabe at 36mm i believe.
Pic from "Hugo14 of Chronomag forum"
(http://forum.chronomag.cz/uploads/post-2426-1251830358.jpg)
(http://forum.chronomag.cz/uploads/post-2426-1251830393.jpg)
2- Classic G-shock, the one on the right.
(http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt252/leongps78/MWF/25092010040-1.jpg)
Thats all i can think of right now.
Hmmmm any skeleton watches to recommend?
The Swatch is nice but unless it comes with a strap, the bracelet is just ugly IMO.
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The Seiko is hot, but the Classic G gets my vote.
Before landyshah gets all excited, I only have love for the classic G ;D
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Itchy, thinking of getting something below 1k for a beater.
Something out of the norm and not conventional ;D
After you see some of my shortlisted ones below you might be able to get my preferred style :P
-Anything 36mm and above.
-Quartz/Ecodrive/auto/manual is ok, prefer manual.
-Display back if possible.
-Strap or bracelet does not matter.
-Dress or sports ok.
-Any material is fine also.
-NO square or rectangular case.
-NO homage pieces for now unless it is unique.
-NO Russian.
-NO black or red dials.
I'm also feeling (very) itchy! ;D
What about Seiko 5 models - there are many, I know - with display back? :-\
Take care, Ciao! :thumbsup:
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what's wrong with the Exp1 as a daily beater?
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wow, riki looks good.
for me a daily watch got to be with steel bracelet, as my skin gets itchy and rashes quickly when i wear rubber or leather strap.
is there any swiss army under 1k?
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This is my fave:
(http://www.watches88.com/prod_images_large/CFD0E001W-DIAL21.jpg)
I'm looking at these myself ;)
(http://semduwatches.com/pictures1/firstset/P1100143.jpg)
(http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f72/401845d1299754874-some-pics-my-new-perpetual-gmt-g-01-img_2720.jpg)
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ji-UGwzEFWQ/SjxIxaKBsyI/AAAAAAAABjQ/5_BKycDS9KE/s1600-h/BMDSCN3081.jpg)
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I already have a Seiko-5. The Orient i once had the version with the "open heart" also.
No Chinese hence the Perpetual is out hehe.
Just thought of another one but dont know if can get for below 1k.
Citizen Ecozilla
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If the Ecozilla, pre-owned also the price is above RM1k. What about Citizen Nighthawk or Orca?
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Any particular model or the Orca you would like to share?
The Nighthawk is too busy for me.
I prefer 3 hands max and maybe a power reserve hand at most.
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How about Ingersoll?
Some of it is below 1k....
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1. How about a Kemner? He lists on xbay once in a while.
2. This one is new. Have not seen it locally yet. Comes in a few colours.
(http://cdn.ablogtoread.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Swiss-Army-Original-Lancaster-Green.jpg)
3. Victorinox Night Vision. The LED flashlight intrigues me.
(http://uncrate.com/p/2008/11/victorinox-night-vision-watch.jpg)
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seen and handled the one with LED... quite the ugly step sister to me :Laughing_on_floor:
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The first Victorinox is right up my alley! My fav color too.
Only comes in nato?
Whats the model number?
As for Kemner i am trying to stay away form homage this round.
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The first Victorinox is right up my alley! My fav color too.
Only comes in nato?
Whats the model number?
As for Kemner i am trying to stay away form homage this round.
takashi78,
the model is new, released in Basel 2011. Body is 40 mm and is made of nylon fibre. The bezel is aluminium and it is 40 mm. Movement is quartz. It is expected to cost about USD 320. And yes, it only comes with the NATO. Colours are navy gray, commando black, desert beige or khaki green. Model number for the green one is 241514. Also eying it.
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Quite costly for a quartz, any idea if its out in the market yet?
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3. Victorinox Night Vision. The LED flashlight intrigues me.
(http://uncrate.com/p/2008/11/victorinox-night-vision-watch.jpg)
I kinda like it! :D
Clean lines and modern looking. Any idea how much and where to buy?
Take care, Ciao! :thumbsup:
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The first Victorinox is right up my alley! My fav color too.
Only comes in nato?
Whats the model number?
As for Kemner i am trying to stay away form homage this round.
More details here:
http://www.ablogtoread.com/swiss-army-new-original-watch/ (http://www.ablogtoread.com/swiss-army-new-original-watch/)
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3. Victorinox Night Vision. The LED flashlight intrigues me.
(http://uncrate.com/p/2008/11/victorinox-night-vision-watch.jpg)
I kinda like it! :D
Clean lines and modern looking. Any idea how much and where to buy?
Take care, Ciao! :thumbsup:
Most ADs stocking this brand should have it. Price is under 2k... I think.
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3. Victorinox Night Vision. The LED flashlight intrigues me.
(http://uncrate.com/p/2008/11/victorinox-night-vision-watch.jpg)
I kinda like it! :D
Clean lines and modern looking. Any idea how much and where to buy?
Take care, Ciao! :thumbsup:
Most ADs stocking this brand should have it. Price is under 2k... I think.
Thnkx for the info. :Cheers:
Now I've got another target to shoot for. More poison!!! :Startled:
Take care, Ciao! :thumbsup:
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2. This one is new. Have not seen it locally yet. Comes in a few colours.
(http://cdn.ablogtoread.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Swiss-Army-Original-Lancaster-Green.jpg)
Looks good, too bad its quartz
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Nothing wrong with quartz.
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Below 1 k,
it has to be swatch..
as swatch is the biggest Swiss Group Company....
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Swatch Company is also the owner of the following brands :
Swatch, Longines, Omega, Tissot, Breguet, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Rado, Union Glashütte, Mido, Hamilton, Flik Flak etc.
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2. This one is new. Have not seen it locally yet. Comes in a few colours.
Looks good, too bad its quartz
Nothing wrong with quartz.
I believed most of the watch sifu :Cheers: over here all started their watch collection with "Quartz" watch before moving toward "Automatic" watch and this scenario apply to "me" too ;D
Nothing wrong to collect "Quartz" watch as long as you like it and feel the "battery" movement! :thumbsup: :Laughing_on_floor:
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I do have one or two quartz watch in my collection. Frankly speaking I wore them when my auto/manual run out of juice and I wear it when I was not outside. They had their pros and cons frankly speaking
Seiko had a quartz diver before but too bad it was discontinued :HammerHead: :HammerHead: :HammerHead: It is below Rm1k eh. lol
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6148/6038388374_756e0f57fd_b.jpg)
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Well, I got myself this during the itchy or bek tahan period, below 1K with all the High Tech features... :Laughing_on_floor:
(http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k507/siodee/08-2011_Photo018.jpg)
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Took a break from my work & went shopping for the piece below at a local mall.
Victorinox Night Vision.
(http://uncrate.com/p/2008/11/victorinox-night-vision-watch.jpg)
Visited 3 shops, of which 1 was the AD for Victorinox, but no luck. :Mad:
Instead, my eyes were drawn to a couple of Seiko 5:
a) SEIKO 5 Sports 130TH Anniversary AUTOMATIC SRP172K1 with a rotating 60 min bezel.
b) SEIKO 5 Sports 130TH Anniversary AUTOMATIC SRP162K1 (the 1 in the middle).
(http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff519/bryankwc/SEIKO5Sports130THAnniversaryAUTOMATIC.jpg)
Aiyayayay...... it's within my budget, but Which one to get?!? :Confused:
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Between these 2, I will go with SRP172K1, just my preference :Cheers:
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since below 1k, why dont you try something out of norm...i mean, if more than 1k, maybe a bit risky to spend on something you dont know...but for below, why dont you try one of those unknown brand, internet brand, just for the fun of it...who know you might end up with something you like....just my 2 cent
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The russian watches are good below 1k! :thumbsup:
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The russian watches are good below 1k! :thumbsup:
Read my 1st post.
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since below 1k, why dont you try something out of norm...i mean, if more than 1k, maybe a bit risky to spend on something you dont know...but for below, why dont you try one of those unknown brand, internet brand, just for the fun of it...who know you might end up with something you like....just my 2 cent
So what do you recommend?
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Is modded Seikos in your consideration? If yes, have a look at some of yobokies modded Seikos. The monster looks good.
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Have been searching the web for detailed reviews of the Seiko 5 130th. anniversary models - SRP162K1 & SRP172K1.
Except for a brief mention on Yeoman's, I can't find any reviews on these models.
I guess they are not popular or too insignificant for serious collectors & bloggers to comment on.
Any Sifus care to comment?
Take care, Ciao! :thumbsup:
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Have been searching the web for detailed reviews of the Seiko 5 130th. anniversary models - SRP162K1 & SRP172K1.
Except for a brief mention on Yeoman's, I can't find any reviews on these models.
I guess they are not popular or too insignificant for serious collectors & bloggers to comment on.
Any Sifus care to comment?
Take care, Ciao! :thumbsup:
True, not many reviews on Seiko's watches as there are too many of them in the market.
Only the limited few (popular/best selling/high profile) will be highlighted and reviewed.
The specs for SRP 162K1 :
EIKO 5 Sports Collection 100M Automatic SRP162K1
Caliber: NEW 4R36 Automatic winding type with manual winding mechanism
24 Jewels Made in Japan
A window at the 3 o'clock hour reveals the automatic day calendar.
Metal: Black IP plated Stainless steel
Size: 45mm with crown
Band: Black IP plated Stainless steel bracelet
Water resistance: 100 meters/ 10 bars/ 330 feet
Glass: Hardlex crystal
Dial: Black
It has a big "face", ie 45 mm (with crown)
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Pls correct if wrong.
I believe the K (as in SRP162K1) indicates movement made in S'pore whereas the J models are made in Japan (as pix in Yeoman's).
Still looking for a detailed review..... :Blue:
Take care, Ciao! :thumbsup:
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Yes, Bryankwc.
There are many Seiko's movement made from different countries - Japan, Singapore and China.
Depending on the movement model no., the different additional letter will denote its country of origin.
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Interesting read - http://www.monochrome.nl/cheapest-high-end-watch/comment-page-1/
Horray for Seiko 5! :Dancing_banana: :Jumping: :Dancing_banana: :Jumping: :Dancing_banana: :Jumping:
Take care, Cioa! :thumbsup:
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Seiko Rocks!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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..really put things in a different perspective of what high end is about..good read. :thumbsup:
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Also got very itchy.. scratched it with a Seiko Orange Monster! Love the feel and quality.. but back at shop to regulate. It was running 3 hours fast a DAY!!! Must have been unlucky and got a lemon..
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3 hrs a day!
Now that's a real monster. :Laughing_on_floor:
Take care, Ciao! :thumbsup:
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Any faster I'll be going Back to the Future!! Now where's my DeLorean..
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Hi, just to add to the topic. Like Takashi78 I am also currently looking to get a watch around the same budget.
I don't really know much about watches, but I definitely prefer watches that are made by actual watch-makers, and not those "branded" watches only. I've had a Seiko 5 automatic watch for the longest time, and I don't mind going back to a Seiko, but am also considering Swiss-made ones for that range (if possible). Preferably automatic (because I'm lazy to buy new batteries), but the straps could be leather of metal.
Do you guys have any recommendations with regards to the above? Though the budget is 1k, I know shops tend to give discounts, so the 1k budget will be post-discounted 20-25% i suppose. I've seen some watches by Tissot and Seiko, and they look ok (don't know the models though sorry); I'd appreciate some kind recommendations.
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Spotted this at the AD in Tropicana City.
Retail = RM1,099
All colour variations are available.
But these 2 stands out.
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6112/6245810748_ec98f012f0_z.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6226/6245808310_14709d4baa_z.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6097/6245805288_26aa927066_z.jpg)
And only the green dial has lume numerals.
First impression, the plastic case feels very light (Swatch comes to mind!). The green dial version was the best looking in pictures but unfortunately not the case in real life. The shade of green of the bezel is too bright for my liking. The beige dial seems to work the best. And doesn't look like it can take much abuse. Definitely not a tool watch. At it's retail price, not worth it IMHO.
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Nice Hush!
Finally this model reaches out shores.
Might go and check it out when i have the time.
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Back to military watches??? thought you want to move to something else :Confused:
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shd use mechanical movement as well
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I like the second victorinox.
If it feels plasticky (like my swatch scuba 2000) then I will opt for a more solid one.
Just my 2 cents worth of opinion.
Cheers