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Title: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: NIC on April 13, 2012, 11:55:11 PM
Hi,

I'm getting my first high-end watch around 7k to 10k watch. I wondering should I get a maurice lacroix, Frederique Constant, longiness or bell&ross. This is the only few brand I like, I just hope the sifu here can help me out about which brand has more value and yet sexy to wear everyday!

Cheers!
[ps. and after this will be panerai luminor marina  ]
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: Laktos Kid on April 14, 2012, 02:12:02 AM
from the brand you listed, seems like you are aiming at classic instead of sport. In that case, besides those brand i would suggest Tudor, Seiko Ananta, Vulcain, Bremont, Montblanc, Longines etc.
Just my opinion though... the best is choose the watch that you love the most :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: Cloud7 on April 14, 2012, 02:38:50 PM
Ball Trieste ... limited edition..
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: EHFwatch on April 14, 2012, 02:50:51 PM
Grand Seiko and Zenith if you're into good movements and great finishing. Rolex for showing off, always. Mont Blanc for style.
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: hanz079 on April 14, 2012, 02:58:40 PM
Grand Seiko and Zenith if you're into good movements and great finishing. Rolex for showing off, always. Mont Blanc for style.
Rolex for showing off? Really bro?
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: EHFwatch on April 14, 2012, 03:41:48 PM
Yeah !  Its not cheap and its still the most recognizable watch brand in the world ... not to mention its also 100% swiss made and in-house movement ...
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: ex660 on April 14, 2012, 06:03:21 PM
would go for Bell & Ross with this budget.. :D
super fashion watch  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: David_cheong on April 14, 2012, 07:12:36 PM
No, I beg to differ. My rolexes are not for showing off.

If you have a budget say around rm7-10k, you may want to consider a preloved classic  air king. an evergreen watch that can be worn everyday.

my 2 cts
dc
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: Gigi on April 14, 2012, 08:05:32 PM
buying a hi-end watch is personal relationship between you and the watch Not showing off to the world how well off are u. If want to show off i rather strap my wrist with gold bars
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: Laktos Kid on April 14, 2012, 08:16:12 PM
I used to think that people who wear Rolex are people who likes to show off.....but after i go deeper into the history, the quality and the appreciation it gets from Rolex fans, i begin to like the watch more and more. I got the chance to "play" with a Rolex Explorer II from my cousins, the quality of the SS and it is very comfortable wearing it.
After that i found MWF sites and many die-hard Rolex fans posting pictures, reviews, discussion about this brand that i accept the tittle given as one of the world's most sought after brand.

Some people prefer popular brands like Rolex, Tag Heuer so that people can recognize easily what they're wearing. While some prefer less popular brands like Damasko, Stowa simply they like the design of the watch. The most important thing is to satisfy yourself with a watch that you would look at it every night before going to bed, regardless of the price :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: Laktos Kid on April 14, 2012, 08:19:29 PM
buying a hi-end watch is personal relationship between you and the watch Not showing off to the world how well off are u. If want to show off i rather strap my wrist with gold bars

agreed :)  even casio has "gold" watches for those who likes bling~ If the design attracts you and the price is within your reach, why not ? At least you will enjoy the watch !:laugh:
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: ericer on April 14, 2012, 08:27:35 PM
If you have the budget, go for the Rolex (your first high-end watch). u will never regret for that decision.
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: watchmanu on April 14, 2012, 09:43:32 PM
buying a hi-end watch is personal relationship between you and the watch Not showing off to the world how well off are u. If want to show off i rather strap my wrist with gold bars

+1 well said!  :Cheers:
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: TJWN on April 14, 2012, 10:05:39 PM
and also enjoy the moment when u sharing the watch to other watch lover :D
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: Godzillaz on April 14, 2012, 11:21:38 PM
Longines Legend Diver
(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/TdBean/wristscan_image1822396.jpg)
Great value for money. Just under 7k after discount.

Regards
Tyler

Hi,

I'm getting my first high-end watch around 7k to 10k watch. I wondering should I get a maurice lacroix, Frederique Constant, longiness or bell&ross. This is the only few brand I like, I just hope the sifu here can help me out about which brand has more value and yet sexy to wear everyday!

Cheers!
[ps. and after this will be panerai luminor marina  ]
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: TheHobbit on April 14, 2012, 11:33:03 PM
Mine says hi!

(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_8493.jpg)

Great value for money and a very decent 'replica' of the original. Sadly no longer in production.
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: EHFwatch on April 14, 2012, 11:33:25 PM
buying a hi-end watch is personal relationship between you and the watch Not showing off to the world how well off are u. If want to show off i rather strap my wrist with gold bars

+1 well said!  :Cheers:

Well said ! i wish more ppl would think like you but unfortunately, the statistics don't go that way ..
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: Laktos Kid on April 15, 2012, 12:14:05 AM
buying a hi-end watch is personal relationship between you and the watch Not showing off to the world how well off are u. If want to show off i rather strap my wrist with gold bars

+1 well said!  :Cheers:

Well said ! i wish more ppl would think like you but unfortunately, the statistics don't go that way ..

At least members in this forum appreciate every detailed in watches, that why we joined in the first place. And to meet people with similar interests  :Dancing_banana:
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: EHFwatch on April 15, 2012, 12:43:38 AM
buying a hi-end watch is personal relationship between you and the watch Not showing off to the world how well off are u. If want to show off i rather strap my wrist with gold bars

+1 well said!  :Cheers:

Well said ! i wish more ppl would think like you but unfortunately, the statistics don't go that way ..

At least members in this forum appreciate every detailed in watches, that why we joined in the first place. And to meet people with similar interests  :Dancing_banana:


this is an absolutely lovely forum. I wish there were more of them like this one out there. Details are very very important. :)
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: dennis.T on April 15, 2012, 08:13:26 AM
Apart from Swiss made maybe u shd take a look at JDM seiko..
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: Godzillaz on April 15, 2012, 08:16:00 AM
I'm surprise to learn it's no longer in production as I can still spot quite a few on some ADs display window...

If the price is remain the same like last time. I think This could be the best tribute Longines ever made since being taken over by swatch group.

Regards
Tyler

Mine says hi!

(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_8493.jpg)

Great value for money and a very decent 'replica' of the original. Sadly no longer in production.
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: NIC on April 15, 2012, 09:31:01 AM
Thank you for replying!! hahaha... at first I didnt expect anyone to reply this hehe.. Ya I agree that watch is a personal relationship and not something other people ask you to buy or wear... I will not wear something that I myself dont like it :)
That is a super nice longines! the only thing I'm afraid of longines is the quality, is it true that they are under swatch now? I'm not sure about swatch nowadays, but I wearing a swatch now (a gift from my grandpa 5 years ago) which is very good in quality and still working perfectly.
I LOVE rolex GMT, it will be an honor to own one :) but I dont think so is the right time now :) sorry mate.. maybe I'm a bit too young for it.. haha..
So now if longines is out then I will consider Zenith and frederique constant..

What you guys think of this two brand?
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: NIC on April 15, 2012, 09:35:03 AM
and I love good watch as in good movement and attention to detail, and how it looks!! hahaha
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: NIC on April 15, 2012, 09:44:46 AM
I'm surprise to learn it's no longer in production as I can still spot quite a few on some ADs display window...

If the price is remain the same like last time. I think This could be the best tribute Longines ever made since being taken over by swatch group.

Regards
Tyler

Mine says hi!

(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_8493.jpg)

Great value for money and a very decent 'replica' of the original. Sadly no longer in production.






Hi Tyler where did you saw it?

Thanks :)
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: Enkidu on April 15, 2012, 10:21:11 AM
Longines Legend Diver
(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/TdBean/wristscan_image1822396.jpg)
Great value for money. Just under 7k after discount.

Regards
Tyler


Hey Tyler,

You took that pic in a swimming pool or your bathroom? Nice retro looking blue tiles....Of course, watch is nice also.
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: gloomis on April 15, 2012, 10:23:03 AM
Hi,

I'm getting my first high-end watch around 7k to 10k watch. I wondering should I get a maurice lacroix, Frederique Constant, longiness or bell&ross. This is the only few brand I like, I just hope the sifu here can help me out about which brand has more value and yet sexy to wear everyday!

Cheers!
[ps. and after this will be panerai luminor marina  ]

directly get a pam since u already have this pcs in mind :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: Enkidu on April 15, 2012, 10:28:07 AM


Hi Tyler where did you saw it?

Thanks :)
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Saw a piece at Mid-Valley a couple of weeks, in that watch shop which has the name of a country of which the president is now Barrack Obama. Check it out!!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: rusminag on April 15, 2012, 10:42:34 AM
With rm10k, you can easily get Nomos Glashutte auto with in-house movement... But have to get it from AD in singapore...
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: n1ckwlq on April 15, 2012, 10:45:57 AM
Grand Seiko and Zenith if you're into good movements and great finishing. Rolex for showing off, always. Mont Blanc for style.
IMHO Rolex(except some of their sport models) is one of the most understated watch in terms of design wise  :-\,they do hell lot of advertising these days though  :Startled:
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: TheHobbit on April 15, 2012, 03:05:40 PM
I'm surprise to learn it's no longer in production as I can still spot quite a few on some ADs display window...

If the price is remain the same like last time. I think This could be the best tribute Longines ever made since being taken over by swatch group.

Regards
Tyler


Date or no date version? The date version is still in production but the non date version is no longer in production. If not mistaken the non date version also had a model number change.
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: TheHobbit on April 15, 2012, 03:09:09 PM

That is a super nice longines! the only thing I'm afraid of longines is the quality, is it true that they are under swatch now? I'm not sure about swatch nowadays, but I wearing a swatch now (a gift from my grandpa 5 years ago) which is very good in quality and still working perfectly.

So now if longines is out then I will consider Zenith and frederique constant..

What you guys think of this two brand?

Longines is under Swatch Group not under Swatch watch. So no worries about quality. Lots of brands under Swatch Group:

Prestige and Luxury Range: Breguet, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Jaquet Droz, Léon Hatot, Omega, Tiffany & Co.;
High Range: Longines, Rado, Union Glashütte;
Middle Range: Tissot, ck watch & jewelry, Balmain, Certina, Mido, Hamilton;
Basic Range: Swatch, Flik Flak;
Private label: Endura.

As for Zenith and Frederique Constant, apple and oranges. Both good, but different range.
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: NIC on April 15, 2012, 05:04:16 PM
Ya Zenith consider the higher range right?
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: Laktos Kid on April 15, 2012, 05:08:42 PM
Zenith is pricier than FC, also more popular and high standard
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: Godzillaz on April 15, 2012, 06:57:23 PM
I forgot  :P

If you are really keen then PM me your contact details and we'll talk in private.
There might be a Rollie that could fit into that 10k price  ;)

Regards
Tyler

I'm surprise to learn it's no longer in production as I can still spot quite a few on some ADs display window...

If the price is remain the same like last time. I think This could be the best tribute Longines ever made since being taken over by swatch group.

Regards
Tyler

Mine says hi!

(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn322/TheHobbit_01/Collection/DSC_8493.jpg)

Great value for money and a very decent 'replica' of the original. Sadly no longer in production.






Hi Tyler where did you saw it?

Thanks :)
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: IWCking on April 16, 2012, 09:00:36 PM
if you have budget of up to 10k, try to grab a pre owned zenith or pam. FC is alright but its only considered a mid range brand.
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: Watchnewby on April 23, 2012, 01:09:59 PM
Whether it is a mid-range or high end brand, the most important thing is you like the watch and will crrooned over it day and night. You may like the dials, teh hands, the designs or even watching the movement (for those with transparent back).
If you like it, and it is within your budget, my advise is go for it.


buying a hi-end watch is personal relationship between you and the watch Not showing off to the world how well off are u. If want to show off i rather strap my wrist with gold bars
Yes, agreed with the above statement 100%.
Buying a watch, whether it is a cheap or a hi-end watch, is a relationship between you and the watch. You buy a watch because you like that watch. It may be the design, the looks, the comfort it provides when the case back touches your skin etc.

If you want to show off, don't buy the watch. Instead buy the most expensive watch, or the most in-trend watch (of which you may have to change from time to time just to follow the trend), or get from auction houses the rarest watch ever found. 
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: hotshothunk on April 25, 2012, 09:06:31 AM
keep searching. dont rush into it. consider a good condition pre owned watch. value drops less when u get a good pre owned watch offer.
Title: Re: Buying my first high-end watch, need advice SIFUS!!
Post by: myric on April 25, 2012, 12:59:53 PM
I don't think Longines Legend Diver is out of production, quite few ADs still display it and it still shown up in Longines.com

This model was one of those that I considered recently. However, I dropped it and picked master series as I was looking for an evergreen watch. :)