Post by: SYSTEM on March 28, 2012, 11:29:49 AM
Just wondering whether you have come to a situation where you like a watch so much but it does not suits you while it lies on your wrist eg. size, personality/character, etc. Eg. Some people would say watch is meant to be on your wrist, buy watches which suit you, Buy now sell later if it does not suits you, etc. What would you do?
Post by: Angryrodent on March 28, 2012, 11:40:41 AM
Post by: takashi78 on March 28, 2012, 12:02:34 PM
I have been in your situation before. Made the mistake once of twice. End up $$ lost.
Been many times see the watch looks good but on my wrist something is not right. Example the JLC Reverso 976, was soooo close to buying it.
Post by: ck77 on March 28, 2012, 12:13:12 PM
Some does look fanstastic on pictures but not on the wrist.
Post by: hanz079 on March 28, 2012, 12:19:12 PM
Hi Guys,Same like Peter, I am also guilty of buying without trying...
Just wondering whether you have come to a situation where you like a watch so much but it does not suits you while it lies on your wrist eg. size, personality/character, etc. Eg. Some people would say watch is meant to be on your wrist, buy watches which suit you, Buy now sell later if it does not suits you, etc. What would you do?
Sold off for some loss... lesson learned and move on.
Now, I dun care how good a watch looks on pictures... try before buy...
And try not to get into trends... trends will come and go... I stick with classics now...
Post by: bwee on March 28, 2012, 01:03:54 PM
Post by: rusminag on March 28, 2012, 01:18:46 PM
Then, you can make a wise decision based on the feedbacks.
Post by: gloomis on March 28, 2012, 07:38:03 PM
Hi Guys,Same like Peter, I am also guilty of buying without trying...
Just wondering whether you have come to a situation where you like a watch so much but it does not suits you while it lies on your wrist eg. size, personality/character, etc. Eg. Some people would say watch is meant to be on your wrist, buy watches which suit you, Buy now sell later if it does not suits you, etc. What would you do?
Sold off for some loss... lesson learned and move on.
Now, I dun care how good a watch looks on pictures... try before buy...
And try not to get into trends... trends will come and go... I stick with classics now...
so once try now feel itchy :Dancing_banana:
Post by: gloomis on March 28, 2012, 07:41:57 PM
Post by: SYSTEM on March 30, 2012, 01:56:06 PM
BUY and then when it doesnt feel right sell it with a huge loss to me :D
Agree... but for me, i can't afford that. I guess some of us have consider many pro and cons and other factors prior to buying a watch. and after purchased for some time on your wrist it doesn't feels right. Like what gloomis said this is a journey...
Post by: SYSTEM on March 30, 2012, 01:58:22 PM
Best is to try it out in ADs or during GTGs.
Some does look fanstastic on pictures but not on the wrist.
If u really like it leh...
Post by: SYSTEM on March 30, 2012, 02:04:28 PM
Wah System, what you eyeing now eh?
I have been in your situation before. Made the mistake once of twice. End up $$ lost.
Been many times see the watch looks good but on my wrist something is not right. Example the JLC Reverso 976, was soooo close to buying it.
Eyeing Explorer 1 39mm due to the simplicity, but size a bit small on my 'macho' wrist. but thats rolex, famous for their small watches, eventhough they have produced deep sea and the new explorer 2 with bigger size.
Imagine explorer 1 have size 42mm, perhaps wont be so nice. Thats why i am struggling now :HammerHead:
Post by: SYSTEM on March 30, 2012, 02:08:21 PM
Hi Guys,Same like Peter, I am also guilty of buying without trying...
Just wondering whether you have come to a situation where you like a watch so much but it does not suits you while it lies on your wrist eg. size, personality/character, etc. Eg. Some people would say watch is meant to be on your wrist, buy watches which suit you, Buy now sell later if it does not suits you, etc. What would you do?
Sold off for some loss... lesson learned and move on.
Now, I dun care how good a watch looks on pictures... try before buy...
And try not to get into trends... trends will come and go... I stick with classics now...
i am focusing more on simplicity, 2 hands plus second hand, can see time good enough, date got or not still ok... with me...
Post by: terrenceterrence on March 30, 2012, 02:20:08 PM
Wah System, what you eyeing now eh?
I have been in your situation before. Made the mistake once of twice. End up $$ lost.
Been many times see the watch looks good but on my wrist something is not right. Example the JLC Reverso 976, was soooo close to buying it.
Eyeing Explorer 1 39mm due to the simplicity, but size a bit small on my 'macho' wrist. but thats rolex, famous for their small watches, eventhough they have produced deep sea and the new explorer 2 with bigger size.
Imagine explorer 1 have size 42mm, perhaps wont be so nice. Thats why i am struggling now :HammerHead:
It just feels small because u are coming from a Pam point of view.
happened to me too. My "first" are a pair of Seiko SKX and Orange monsters (which are a good 42mm with much more heft than my tegimented Sinn 857s), followed by a Pam 112. Whenever I tried on a Rolex back then, I always felt that it was flimsy, too light and small.
As time goes, I actually prefer "smaller" watches and now 40-42mm is the max that I would go. The size 36-40mm feels right because it's less cumbersome and more discreet and elegant without trying "too hard". Although most brands are "upsizing" their sports watches, you'll still find that the more "old fashioned small" sizes are still being produced and more listed after by purist.
It's been a good few months now since I strapped on my Pam. Just try on a 36mm "classic" explorer and I am sure you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Post by: johnjoux on March 30, 2012, 02:24:15 PM
When u wear this 2 watches , the till leave some gap between the watch head and your wrist. Some ppl will say it doesnt suit their wrist unless u got to be super fat to close all the gap between the watch head and wrist.
I will buy the watch i like to wear and watch that i would love to look/stare at. :D
Post by: TheHobbit on March 30, 2012, 02:24:15 PM
It just feels small because u are coming from a Pam point of view.
happened to me too. My "first" are a pair of Seiko SKX and Orange monsters (which are a good 42mm with much more heft than my tegimented Sinn 857s), followed by a Pam 112. Whenever I tried on a Rolex back then, I always felt that it was flimsy, too light and small.
As time goes, I actually prefer "smaller" watches and now 40-42mm is the max that I would go. The size 36-40mm feels right because it's less cumbersome and more discreet and elegant without trying "too hard". Although most brands are "upsizing" their sports watches, you'll still find that the more "old fashioned small" sizes are still being produced and more listed after by purist.
It's been a good few months now since I strapped on my Pam. Just try on a 36mm "classic" explorer and I am sure you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Agree 100%. I have not strapped on my Panerai for some time now. I am on the Tudor 76200 which is 36 mm.
Post by: terrenceterrence on March 30, 2012, 02:31:51 PM
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/6ad5d1d6.jpg)
Post by: TheHobbit on March 30, 2012, 02:56:36 PM
Stupid me. Should have bought this when I got the chance and join you in the Tudor Cali Club. Still banging my head till today. :'(
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/terrenceterrenceterrence/6ad5d1d6.jpg)
Can still get if you seriously want. But it no longer 'cheap'.
Post by: terrenceterrence on March 30, 2012, 03:00:58 PM
Post by: TheHobbit on March 30, 2012, 03:25:37 PM
This was going for 10000yen early last year preowned. So how much is a NOS brand new piece now?
10,000 yen or 100,000 yen? The retail is about NTD 76,000. But got discount. Interestingly the first one I got had the punched papers but this one that I got has the new big box and credit card warranty. The serial number difference is about 8,000.
Post by: terrenceterrence on March 30, 2012, 03:29:05 PM
Post by: SYSTEM on March 30, 2012, 08:15:57 PM
Wah System, what you eyeing now eh?
I have been in your situation before. Made the mistake once of twice. End up $$ lost.
Been many times see the watch looks good but on my wrist something is not right. Example the JLC Reverso 976, was soooo close to buying it.
Eyeing Explorer 1 39mm due to the simplicity, but size a bit small on my 'macho' wrist. but thats rolex, famous for their small watches, eventhough they have produced deep sea and the new explorer 2 with bigger size.
Imagine explorer 1 have size 42mm, perhaps wont be so nice. Thats why i am struggling now :HammerHead:
It just feels small because u are coming from a Pam point of view.
happened to me too. My "first" are a pair of Seiko SKX and Orange monsters (which are a good 42mm with much more heft than my tegimented Sinn 857s), followed by a Pam 112. Whenever I tried on a Rolex back then, I always felt that it was flimsy, too light and small.
As time goes, I actually prefer "smaller" watches and now 40-42mm is the max that I would go. The size 36-40mm feels right because it's less cumbersome and more discreet and elegant without trying "too hard". Although most brands are "upsizing" their sports watches, you'll still find that the more "old fashioned small" sizes are still being produced and more listed after by purist.
It's been a good few months now since I strapped on my Pam. Just try on a 36mm "classic" explorer and I am sure you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Terrence, you can read my mind. Yes, I guess i am coming from PAM point of view. Eventhough i do own a ML Pontos day date (my first watch) and still wearing it. The 'feel' is different perhaps its the weight that you can feel that 'i am wearing a watch' or i guess its the big watch that people can see what watch you are wearing (these are just my point of view cos i am like that :Laughing_on_floor: )
Big or small, its a watch identity as there are history behind in developing a watch. lucky i am only struggling on the size. Simplicity is still my main criteria in choosing a watch. I guess i have to broaden my choice in terms of size.
Post by: dennis.T on March 31, 2012, 12:14:07 AM
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Post by: takashi78 on March 31, 2012, 12:49:00 PM
Post by: dpkong on March 31, 2012, 09:51:57 PM
eg., i really like the AP ROO and ROC but after trying them on, it doesn't seem quite right so i'm still pondering whether to go ahead or abandon the idea of owning one.
Post by: IWCking on March 31, 2012, 10:23:39 PM
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Post by: IWCking on April 02, 2012, 09:46:23 PM
Post by: JPSP on April 03, 2012, 01:45:37 PM
so...i just buy the watches i like...heck it if they suit me...it's a hobby....as long as i shiok...can already. :laugh: :thumbsup:
Post by: silverstan on April 03, 2012, 01:55:57 PM
i get this everytime and for all the watches i bought/owned. I've a very small wrist and even 40mm watches look big on me...but seriously, i dun wanna settle for boy-size watches cos i'm a man! :Laughing_on_floor: besides, a lot of the nice watches are bigger than 40mm!
so...i just buy the watches i like...heck it if they suit me...it's a hobby....as long as i shiok...can already. :laugh: :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: +1 to this!
for me, watches also a parts of the fashion accessories.. ;D
Post by: Angryrodent on April 03, 2012, 09:51:22 PM
Post by: Cocas on July 19, 2016, 05:35:45 PM
Hi Guys,
Just wondering whether you have come to a situation where you like a watch so much but it does not suits you while it lies on your wrist eg. size, personality/character, etc. Eg. Some people would say watch is meant to be on your wrist, buy watches which suit you, Buy now sell later if it does not suits you, etc. What would you do?
You've the very valid point here. :Dancing_banana:
That's why I buy the watches suit me or liked by me. :thumbsup:
Post by: SYSTEM on July 19, 2016, 07:31:59 PM
Thanks for making this thread back aliveHi Guys,
Just wondering whether you have come to a situation where you like a watch so much but it does not suits you while it lies on your wrist eg. size, personality/character, etc. Eg. Some people would say watch is meant to be on your wrist, buy watches which suit you, Buy now sell later if it does not suits you, etc. What would you do?
You've the very valid point here. :Dancing_banana:
That's why I buy the watches suit me or liked by me.
This is always an issue among watch lovers. it never ends.
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