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Title: Need advice: Budget 3k
Post by: lky88 on January 27, 2012, 10:15:38 AM: Hey guys,
I'm 19 and i'm looking to getting my first proper watch .
I'm looking for something sturdy yet nice enough to go well with most clothes
I like IWC , panerais ( i know it's more expensive , but hoping you guys can suggest something similar.)
Prefer leather straps or at least steel ones that can be swapped to leather ones and still look nice .

Cheers
Title: Re: Need advice: Budget 3k
Post by: Friday on January 27, 2012, 12:52:17 PM: Im no expert but try and have a look at Dievas,Laco or Steinhart.

Design wise, it'll look somewhat similar to IWC more than a Panerai. But quality wise its a good bang for the buck. With laco and Steinhart you will definitely can get a IWC pilot design and some fleiger history/dna with it as well. As for Dievas, you'll get the toughness and robustness of a Panerai. :thumbsup:

There's a lot out there, Seiko Sumo, Bronze Magrette, and the upcoming Olivier Bronze as well. :Cheers:
Title: Re: Need advice: Budget 3k
Post by: watchmanu on January 27, 2012, 01:38:47 PM: try to ask uncle google for ..... this will help to find your RM3k budget watch :Cheers:
Title: Re: Need advice: Budget 3k
Post by: lky88 on January 27, 2012, 02:04:59 PM: Can i just buy a watch from the official site of the watch? I believe we get a VAT waiver in MY?
Title: Re: Need advice: Budget 3k
Post by: watchmanu on January 27, 2012, 05:55:55 PM: Quote from: lky88 on January 27, 2012, 02:04:59 PM
Can i just buy a watch from the official site of the watch? I believe we get a VAT waiver in MY?

YES, we get VAT waiver in MY. VAT only apply to euro.
Title: Re: Need advice: Budget 3k
Post by: lky88 on February 05, 2012, 02:13:31 PM: Aight , lets say i wanna try getting something i can get in ADs or shops in malaysia, what are the other options within a rm2500 to rm3000-3500 band? Apparently my mum says we have a distant ( very distant ) relative that owns a shop that carries Oris and can give good discounts .
I'm pretty fond of that brand too . Any recommendations?
Title: Re: Need advice: Budget 3k
Post by: m.z on February 05, 2012, 02:21:41 PM: you can try xxxx, provided if you like vintage looking mechanical time piece. just been to their outlet the other day for CNY shopping. quiet a range of unique, uncommon watch :) with pretty reasonable price, below 3k. they have outlet in Pavillion, one utama and tropicana mall. Or else, you can follow the rest of the advice above and opt for a swiss watch. ;) good luck.

[no mentioned of AD allowed - forum mod]
Title: Re: Need advice: Budget 3k
Post by: G.MAC on February 05, 2012, 06:02:05 PM: best would be to get a pre-owned piece from the sales forum. It is a better watch at an affordable price. But if you still want brand new, then go for dievas, steinhart, laco, stowa and the likes. Oris is a good choice but it maybe too common.
Title: Re: Need advice: Budget 3k
Post by: infinityws on February 05, 2012, 06:13:37 PM: Quote from: lky88 on January 27, 2012, 10:15:38 AM
Hey guys,
I'm 19 and i'm looking to getting my first proper watch .
I'm looking for something sturdy yet nice enough to go well with most clothes
I like IWC , panerais ( i know it's more expensive , but hoping you guys can suggest something similar.)
Prefer leather straps or at least steel ones that can be swapped to leather ones and still look nice .

Cheers
any other preference? Swiss/Japan/German/Italy make? Auto/Quartz/Chrono ? Sports ? leisure? dress? daily beater?

Hamilton, Victorinox, Seiko, Luminox, Tissot would be some common brand you easily get that would fit into a RM 3k budget
Title: Re: Need advice: Budget 3k
Post by: tsh23 on February 05, 2012, 08:50:04 PM: Have a look at stowa. Bought from their online shop several times with no problems. Really beautiful and robust for the price.

Damasko is pretty nice as well. Theres a singaporean online shop which is excellent for them. Shd show up on google.

Happy hunting. Its the best part :Dancing_banana:
Title: Re: Need advice: Budget 3k
Post by: dpkong on February 05, 2012, 10:10:40 PM: up the budget slightly and try to get an Oris. they're pretty nice choices under RM5k.

myself attracted to an Oris Chrono but have not decided if i really want it. a 20% discount was offered upfront, but will haggle for 30% after placing cash on the counter.
Title: Re: Need advice: Budget 3k
Post by: Ryen on February 05, 2012, 11:35:05 PM: i just bought a Ball EMII Aviator...Rm3k+ not more than 4...maybe give an advise...

46mm nice look, simple, modern...

have a look and nice day!
Title: Re: Need advice: Budget 3k
Post by: gapnap on February 06, 2012, 12:35:20 AM: If you're into IWC ..

Laco is the way to go for 3k ;) Have to buy online ya .
Title: Re: Need advice: Budget 3k
Post by: jacky8888 on February 06, 2012, 08:07:02 AM: Ball or Damasko
Title: Re: Need advice: Budget 3k
Post by: lky88 on February 06, 2012, 12:15:47 PM: hello gapnap, was just reading your blog yesterday.. haha
Title: Re: Need advice: Budget 3k
Post by: gapnap on February 06, 2012, 06:07:44 PM: Quote from: lky88 on February 06, 2012, 12:15:47 PM
hello gapnap, was just reading your blog yesterday.. haha

You're a musician , why get into watches ? Watch kacau when playing guitar la ! I have to take out my watch everytime i play .
Save money buy more guitars ma!

psss .... Ultimate musician watch : ipod nano , but buy a nice strap la.

(http://www.gapnap.com/wp-content/uploads/2.jpg)
Title: Re: Need advice: Budget 3k
Post by: lky88 on February 06, 2012, 08:55:13 PM: Yea, i always take off my watch when im playing lead .
I'm not looking into building a watch collection .. ( yet) , my first love will still be guitars
but i really like nice watches and need ( or so i tell myself) something worthwhile that makes me glad to put on .