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Title: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: G.MAC on April 17, 2012, 06:12:56 PM
To end it all, am considering looking for a dress watch in the near future having released my one and only a year back. The thing is I am not disciplined when i go looking for watches and always ended up with a diver time and time again. So I want to narrow down the options so that I do not stray away from the goal. Am looking for the following requirements:-
1. Dial - White or black
2. Complications - not necessary but would consider a PR indicator only
3. Case Size - minimum 42mm steel
4. Price - under RM10,000(please suggest one as close as possible to this)
5. Movement - i prefer an in-house automatic movement but I know it aint easy to find one at that price so am not fussy with it.

Would like to see what the options are with those requirements.  Recommend me any well-known brand except maurice lacroix. Nothing wrong with it but I want to try something else. I wish I can have a IWC Portuguese 7 days at that price.
Thanks for any feedbacks.
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: ck77 on April 17, 2012, 07:48:39 PM
All I can think off now is GS or Nomos
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: G.MAC on April 17, 2012, 08:27:24 PM
I thought of Longines as well but I would like to see other options. GS sounds good but most are above my price range. I dont mind pre-owned though.
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: gloomis on April 17, 2012, 08:35:44 PM

I wish I can have a IWC Portuguese 7 days at that price.
Thanks for any feedbacks.

if IWC Port 7 days is at rm10k, please let me know as well. hahahaha.

ermmm...fit in certain of your criteria, brand u can consider like Longines, Frederique Constant, Baume Mercier, Mont Blanc, Epos,  Junghans (1 of my favourite)
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: jacky8888 on April 17, 2012, 08:50:57 PM
FC is a nice one....
I have the open heart in mind....
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: sean on April 17, 2012, 08:59:43 PM
You can consider sinn regulateur, is nice looking watch, fit your budget and yet is 44mm.
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: dennis.T on April 17, 2012, 09:49:38 PM
If u dnt mind getting a preown thn u can consider chopard dress watch packed with caliber 4.96
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: Gigi on April 17, 2012, 09:58:04 PM
If u dnt mind getting a preown thn u can consider chopard dress watch packed with caliber 4.96

Seconded, the movement seriously look cool on the case back. Especially the micromotor  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: terrenceterrence on April 17, 2012, 10:26:51 PM
only sports watch is equipped with calibre 4.96 and it's variations like th Pro One, Pro One GMT and LUC Sport 2000

The dress watches are equipped with calibre 1.96 with the main difference being the level of finish and a gold rotor
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: Gigi on April 17, 2012, 10:29:52 PM
only sports watch is equipped with calibre 4.96 and it's variations like th Pro One, Pro One GMT and LUC Sport 2000

The dress watches are equipped with calibre 1.96 with the main difference being the level of finish and a gold rotor

Hahaha, sorry my mistake about it  :mooning: Thanks for the correction, nevertheless both are quite beautiful in my opinion  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: GlennTanChiaChiah on April 18, 2012, 12:02:56 AM
Hamilton's Thin-O-Matic reissue just caught my eye. Saw a picture floating around on the forums sometime ago.
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: Laktos Kid on April 18, 2012, 01:40:21 AM
Chopard or Mont blanc will be my choice  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: G.MAC on April 18, 2012, 07:29:52 AM
any pictures of that chopard?
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: meoramri on April 18, 2012, 08:08:35 AM
Orient or its high level model orient star hv very nice dress watch with display back and PR
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: rusminag on April 18, 2012, 10:20:49 AM
All I can think off now is GS or Nomos

GS? is it Glashutte Original? should it be GO?
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: ck77 on April 18, 2012, 10:44:44 AM
All I can think off now is GS or Nomos

GS? is it Glashutte Original? should it be GO?
Grand Seiko
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: Godzillaz on April 18, 2012, 10:41:15 PM
You sure you want to see a L.U.C?

OK, you ask of it. Here's the racun gau gau.
(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/TdBean/mchopardf32.jpg)
(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/TdBean/mchopardk01.jpg)
(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/TdBean/mchopardb01.jpg)
(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/TdBean/mchopardf31.jpg)
All photos by SteveG

You'll have nightmare forever until you get one.

Regards
Tyler

any pictures of that chopard?
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: Laktos Kid on April 18, 2012, 11:06:39 PM
the Chopard L.U.C is beautiful especially the rotor~ looks like PP watch  ;D
but i like their Mille Miglia or Grand Turismo more.

Have you check out Bremont or JeanRichard ?
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: G.MAC on April 19, 2012, 07:41:46 AM
Wah that Chopard really poisonous. But would prefer it in steel. I will look out for Bremont but not into Jeanrichard as am not a fan.
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: nitedevil on April 21, 2012, 09:28:31 PM
You sure you want to see a L.U.C?

OK, you ask of it. Here's the racun gau gau.
(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/TdBean/mchopardf32.jpg)
(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/TdBean/mchopardk01.jpg)
(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/TdBean/mchopardb01.jpg[/im
[IMG]http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/TdBean/mchopardf31.jpg)
All photos by SteveG

You'll have nightmare forever until you get one.

Regards
Tyler

any pictures of that chopard?


Wow.. This is a beautiful timepiece..

Wondering how much for this beauty?


Thanks In advance


Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: Enkidu on April 21, 2012, 09:54:50 PM
1. Dial - White or black
2. Complications - not necessary but would consider a PR indicator only
3. Case Size - minimum 42mm steel
4. Price - under RM10,000(please suggest one as close as possible to this)
5. Movement - i prefer an in-house automatic movement but I know it aint easy to find one at that price so am not fussy with it.

Try the Breitling Transocean (no chronograph) if you are looking for one around 42mm. It's a bit higher than 10k though. If you don't mind something less than 42mm and having an in-house movement and yet less than 10k, I would recommend that you get a nice vintage Omega Seamaster or Constellation Pie-Pan.
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: myric on April 25, 2012, 12:46:01 PM
I would recommend Longines, within your budget. Longines watch was well known with it's long existence, many product lines are with classy outlook & they got pretty stable engines too. Good for dress watch, esp the Master Series.

Just my 2cents.
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: timenut on April 25, 2012, 08:25:32 PM
Hmm.. why such a big case for a dress watch?

Perhaps you may want take a look at the Aqua Terra 8500?  :thumbsup:

(http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f20/685895d1334929780-atomic-clock-at8500-face-.jpg)
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: pexus on April 25, 2012, 08:57:03 PM
Wah that Chopard really poisonous. But would prefer it in steel. I will look out for Bremont but not into Jeanrichard as am not a fan.

how was your survey of Bremont?
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: G.MAC on April 25, 2012, 09:13:30 PM
only the supermarine models interest me. The dress watches are not my cup of tea. I am looking for a big case because my wrist is big.
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: Cocas on August 20, 2017, 08:44:34 AM
Preown Rolex Cellini, Omega Constellation, or Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso would be a option  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: asimo on August 20, 2017, 02:10:40 PM

how about Nomos, seiko cocktail , stowa partitio, Frederique constant ?
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: Cocas on August 20, 2017, 02:43:04 PM

how about Nomos, seiko cocktail , stowa partitio, Frederique constant ?

I don't know others but I tried on Seiko Cocktail (13.1mm thick). Its thickness is about 4 to 8mm more than Cellini, Constellation, Reverso, which make it more difficult to slip underneath the sleeve.
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: G.MAC on August 20, 2017, 03:00:31 PM
Hahahaha. This was started way back in 2012 when I was moving up the tiers and still unsure what to buy. Today, the aim for a dress watch has taken a back seat as I am into sports watches. Having said that, I do own an Omega Constellation and a Seiko Cocktail as suggested.  If the occasion arises and the opportunity is there, I would be keen on a Lange 1. In any event, this was a nolstagic trip to my earlier collecting days.
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: Cocas on August 20, 2017, 03:11:59 PM
Hi @G.MAC bro .

Your old posted question is still valid today. It's good to let it surfaces. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: rururuss on August 21, 2017, 10:34:34 AM
Still a good read. Perhaps other members can update the thread with their opinion on what a great dress watch would be today? My grail dress watch would be the Jaeger LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin series, like the Moon or Reserve de Marche.
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: jayz1990 on August 21, 2017, 08:27:46 PM
Tissot Le Locle, Nomos Ludwig, Frederique Constant Manufacture range, Zenith Elite, Omega DeVille, Rolex Cellini, JLC Master Ultra Thin, Lange 1, Vacheron Constantin Patrimony, Patek Philippe Calatrava. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: annn90s on August 25, 2017, 07:20:47 PM
I would suggest a vintage GS in leather strap. Should be less than RM10 k.
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: G.MAC on August 25, 2017, 08:46:32 PM
At a maximum budget of RM10,000.00 today, without the other earlier requirements of the case size, PR indicator and the in-house movement, I would go for either an IWC Portofino Automatic or an Omega Constellation or a Rolex Datejust 1601.
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: asimo on August 25, 2017, 09:27:27 PM

the IWC Portofino new watch (available in white dial and black dial)
 ..is around RM14K.. probably one of the entry level iwc (together with mark 18)
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: roystock on August 25, 2017, 10:53:03 PM
Hahahaha. This was started way back in 2012 when I was moving up the tiers and still unsure what to buy. Today, the aim for a dress watch has taken a back seat as I am into sports watches. Having said that, I do own an Omega Constellation and a Seiko Cocktail as suggested.  If the occasion arises and the opportunity is there, I would be keen on a Lange 1. In any event, this was a nolstagic trip to my earlier collecting days.

I was rather surprised to hear that you were once 10k dress watch person. How far this hobby take us  :D
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: dpkong on August 26, 2017, 05:56:35 PM
Hahahaha. This was started way back in 2012 when I was moving up the tiers and still unsure what to buy. Today, the aim for a dress watch has taken a back seat as I am into sports watches. Having said that, I do own an Omega Constellation and a Seiko Cocktail as suggested.  If the occasion arises and the opportunity is there, I would be keen on a Lange 1. In any event, this was a nolstagic trip to my earlier collecting days.

I was rather surprised to hear that you were once 10k dress watch person. How far this hobby take us  :D

You actually mean disease...

Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: Cocas on August 26, 2017, 07:00:21 PM

how about Nomos, seiko cocktail , stowa partitio, Frederique constant ?

NOMOS GLASHÜTTES is a reputable in-house movement watch company.

Anyone here still following this watch latest news?
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: mongourou on August 26, 2017, 08:07:31 PM

how about Nomos, seiko cocktail , stowa partitio, Frederique constant ?

NOMOS GLASHÜTTES is a reputable in-house movement watch company.

Anyone here still following this watch latest news?
I like the brand very much but I'm not sure about all the new flashy colors they recently introduced.


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Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: Yoda on September 02, 2017, 01:18:35 PM
Seiko SARB035  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Recommendations for a dress watch
Post by: Cocas on September 02, 2017, 01:29:27 PM

how about Nomos, seiko cocktail , stowa partitio, Frederique constant ?

NOMOS GLASHÜTTES is a reputable in-house movement watch company.

Anyone here still following this watch latest news?
I like the brand very much but I'm not sure about all the new flashy colors they recently introduced.


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Oh yes. Saw those fancy colour dial Nomos from their website. Personally feel that they are heading to wrong direction.