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Title: Gift for Abah.
Post by: udean on April 09, 2012, 04:52:50 PM
hi!
i,myself and my brother having a problem to choose what watch to buy for our Abah birthday gift. Last time i bought a Seiko (cant remember the model) for Abah and it last till today,which have been more than 5 years. so,its a good reason to get a new watch for him. but,since me and my brother is still studying, we were seeking for a price between rm1.8k to 2.5k as we were only afford for not more than rm2.5k .oh, Abah's birthday is on June,so we only have around +- 2months left.
we would love to give him a different brand this time. Any suggestions of brands that we should check into?
 Thank you. :)
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: jacky8888 on April 09, 2012, 05:00:50 PM
Ball fireman 2
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: udean on April 09, 2012, 05:18:51 PM
Ball fireman 2

thank you,i'll put that on my list. :)
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: pexus on April 09, 2012, 05:41:15 PM
try go to a shop where the sales owner is friendly enough to allow you to change the next day (in case Dad don't like the color or style...

Tissot has many nice range too...affordable....best place is to surf the website of these brands....Tissot, Ball, Oris (for last 2 brands, your choice limited since budget is slightly on low end).
Once you see 1-2 pieces that you like, come back here and ask where is good place to buy....we can't post directly here but we can pm you....


another way is share with us what style do you think he'll like? outdoor type like Casio G Shock? Dressy watches with simple dial? busy dial? brightly colored? big size?

Don't worry about your budget...a gift to the Dad is priceless! All the best in your hunt!
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: IWCking on April 09, 2012, 08:45:40 PM
Try titioni, that brand is very popular during their generation and quite reliable.
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: G.MAC on April 09, 2012, 09:13:27 PM
I think Epos is a good bet as well.
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: udean on April 09, 2012, 09:17:25 PM
try go to a shop where the sales owner is friendly enough to allow you to change the next day (in case Dad don't like the color or style...

Tissot has many nice range too...affordable....best place is to surf the website of these brands....Tissot, Ball, Oris (for last 2 brands, your choice limited since budget is slightly on low end).
Once you see 1-2 pieces that you like, come back here and ask where is good place to buy....we can't post directly here but we can pm you....


another way is share with us what style do you think he'll like? outdoor type like Casio G Shock? Dressy watches with simple dial? busy dial? brightly colored? big size?

Don't worry about your budget...a gift to the Dad is priceless! All the best in your hunt!

thank you.Tissot, Oris adn Ball are on my list now. :)
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: Laktos Kid on April 09, 2012, 09:24:41 PM
recommend Tissot for u, u can choose from classic to sports (if ur abah likes sports like motor GP) ;D
swiss made movement with unbeatable price for it's brand, and it's available almost everywhere

good luck in ur search for the perfect gift  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: Laktos Kid on April 09, 2012, 09:30:04 PM
Ball fireman 2

Ball watch below 2.5k ? really ?  :o i din know that, always dreaming of Ball only :HammerHead:
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: udean on April 09, 2012, 09:41:38 PM
recommend Tissot for u, u can choose from classic to sports (if ur abah likes sports like motor GP) ;D
swiss made movement with unbeatable price for it's brand, and it's available almost everywhere

good luck in ur search for the perfect gift  :thumbsup:

thank you.i fell in love with T-Touch,for myself.haha.
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: jacky8888 on April 09, 2012, 09:44:26 PM
Ball fireman 2

Ball watch below 2.5k ? really ?  :o i din know that, always dreaming of Ball only :HammerHead:

Should be around 2.5k.... I stand corrected for this...
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: Laktos Kid on April 09, 2012, 09:58:32 PM
recommend Tissot for u, u can choose from classic to sports (if ur abah likes sports like motor GP) ;D
swiss made movement with unbeatable price for it's brand, and it's available almost everywhere

good luck in ur search for the perfect gift  :thumbsup:

thank you.i fell in love with T-Touch,for myself.haha.

welcome ;)  i like the T-touch expert in polish titanium and also Ball  ;D
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: Laktos Kid on April 10, 2012, 09:54:32 AM
or if you do not want to go for tissot or oris (just saying)
u can try Certina, Mido, Mondaine, Victorinox, wenger etc  they are all swiss brand  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: meoramri on April 10, 2012, 11:59:25 AM
Can you share the character of dad? it can help narrow the options a bit.

BTW, which model Seiko you got him earlier?
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: TJ on April 10, 2012, 12:45:47 PM
The watch you buy would have to suit abah's character and style. Not all watches sing to me as loudly as some.
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: udean on April 10, 2012, 09:11:47 PM
Can you share the character of dad? it can help narrow the options a bit.

BTW, which model Seiko you got him earlier?

my dad is 58 yrs old,he's a building draughtsman, so he do a lot of thingking,he meet a lot of people, time is very important for him. i cant recall the model,but its chronograph.
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: Laktos Kid on April 11, 2012, 03:36:27 AM
Can you share the character of dad? it can help narrow the options a bit.

BTW, which model Seiko you got him earlier?

yea bro, can you share a bit more about what type of watch your dad likes ?
big, small diameter ? sporty or classic look ? auto or quartz ? PVD or SS ?
my dad likes to wear Stainless Steel quartz watch with some gold plated parts with medium diameter (around 39mm)
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: meoramri on April 12, 2012, 08:20:03 AM
My dad and brother as well as my 2 brother-in-laws are engineers. They appreciate these watches from Suunto and I bet your dad will to. If your dad likes steel bracelet, the first one, rubber the second and leather, the last one.

(http://www.suunto.com/ImageVaultFiles/id_3098/cf_129/ss014527000_l.PNG) Suunto Elementum Aqua

Premium sports watch for urban and underwater use

(http://www.suunto.com/ImageVaultFiles/id_3082/cf_129/ss014522000_l.PNG)Suunto Elementum Terra

Premium sports watch for urban and mountain life

(http://www.suunto.com/ImageVaultFiles/id_3096/cf_129/ss014526000_l.PNG)Suunto Elementum Ventus

Premium sports watch for on-board and on-shore lifestyle

Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: timenut on April 14, 2012, 09:39:10 AM
I was in this situation not too long ago. My dad is the type that likes watches that are classy, not too big and feels light on his wrist. 

Since my dad was getting old, his eyesight is no longer as before and I didn't want him to fumble with adjusting the time and date everytime the watch stops.

In the end, I got him an Omega AT Quartz.

Before buying your dad the watch.. I would advise that you gently probe him for preferences to see what he likes. Maybe your mum can help as well without letting the cat out of the bag.  ;D
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: Angryrodent on April 14, 2012, 10:11:24 AM
Oris SS small second is a great watch.. i bought mine used so im not sure about the price but atleast used within ure budget
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: udean on June 20, 2012, 12:27:53 PM
so, this is it.
Certina, i hope Abah will love this.
(http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p588/udeanz/IMG-20120614-00850-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: Henry133 on June 20, 2012, 01:42:35 PM
so, this is it.
Certina, i hope Abah will love this.
(http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p588/udeanz/IMG-20120614-00850-1.jpg)

Well done. Your Abah will be proud to have a son like you.

:)
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: Watchnewby on June 20, 2012, 02:36:28 PM
That is a Certina Swiss-made chronograph watch.

Good job and I believe your Abah will appreciate it.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: myric on June 20, 2012, 03:13:30 PM
Try to check out Titoni & Epos. Both company provide good quality, good price & long watch making experience; they do have many classic, simple design.

I'm sure there is a design that your abah likes. And a brand which your abah knew.
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: JPSP on June 21, 2012, 06:18:15 AM
Hamilton! I feel that they've really nice watches nowadays
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: meoramri on June 21, 2012, 06:23:36 AM
Good choice!
Title: Re: Gift for Abah.
Post by: kaka23 on August 26, 2012, 03:21:15 PM
so, this is it.
Certina, i hope Abah will love this.
(http://i1157.photobucket.com/albums/p588/udeanz/IMG-20120614-00850-1.jpg)

Bro.. Where you bought this certina?