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Title: Budget RM5k for Automatic stainless steel bracelet watch!
Post by: volks2 on June 17, 2012, 09:29:06 AM
Any recommendation?  Personally I like ball Fireman racer DSL but it don't hav stainless steel bracelet. Prefer 42mm or 43mm.
Title: Re: Budget RM5k for Automatic stainless steel bracelet watch!
Post by: Everdying on June 17, 2012, 10:02:11 AM
how about oris aquis date?
http://www.oris.ch/collections/collections_detail.aspx?ln=en&modelid=413
Title: Re: Budget RM5k for Automatic stainless steel bracelet watch!
Post by: Cloud7 on June 17, 2012, 10:26:48 AM
Ball Engineer Ohio II Moonphase
Title: Re: Budget RM5k for Automatic stainless steel bracelet watch!
Post by: ivanpei on June 18, 2012, 07:30:04 AM
I think Oris/Longines make very good watch at the sub 5k range.

Hydroconquest
http://www.longines.com/watches/longines-hydroconquest/L3.642.4.56.6

Good brand, famous and nice watches. This one has all the good stuff, sapphire crystal, anti reflective coating on the interior side, 300m depth rating etc. As good as a Seamaster (other than the helium release valve and movement/brand factor).

But it's also under swatch group so should be almost the same one.
Title: Re: Budget RM5k for Automatic stainless steel bracelet watch!
Post by: Henry133 on June 18, 2012, 03:26:39 PM
I think Oris/Longines make very good watch at the sub 5k range.

Hydroconquest
http://www.longines.com/watches/longines-hydroconquest/L3.642.4.56.6

Good brand, famous and nice watches. This one has all the good stuff, sapphire crystal, anti reflective coating on the interior side, 300m depth rating etc. As good as a Seamaster (other than the helium release valve and movement/brand factor).

But it's also under swatch group so should be almost the same one.

I will second Ivan's recommendation.

Yes the Longines Hydroquest is a fine choice. Longines and Omega are like Tudor and Rolex. You cant go wrong it it eaither way.

Title: Re: Budget RM5k for Automatic stainless steel bracelet watch!
Post by: myric on June 18, 2012, 08:54:36 PM
me too. I second Ivanpei & Henry133.

Personally I owned one hydroconquest, it was very good for me.
Title: Re: Budget RM5k for Automatic stainless steel bracelet watch!
Post by: Watchnewby on June 19, 2012, 01:39:02 PM
Oris made good watches too.

You cannot go wrong with Oris or Longines for RM5K budget.
Title: Re: Budget RM5k for Automatic stainless steel bracelet watch!
Post by: gck on June 19, 2012, 05:01:37 PM
if you ask me before i joined MWF, it would be Tag Hoyer.. but kana poison at this website.

for 5k Longines got plenty of choices.
if brand is a must the go for longines or oris.

otherwise, consider steinhart, value for money watch.
Title: Re: Budget RM5k for Automatic stainless steel bracelet watch!
Post by: rusminag on June 20, 2012, 06:19:25 AM
Ball watch will be my choice
Title: Re: Budget RM5k for Automatic stainless steel bracelet watch!
Post by: volks2 on June 22, 2012, 12:12:48 PM
How much is the market retail price for Longines Hydroquest ?
Title: Re: Budget RM5k for Automatic stainless steel bracelet watch!
Post by: myric on June 22, 2012, 12:17:47 PM
Should be around RM3900 now, before AD discount.
Title: Re: Budget RM5k for Automatic stainless steel bracelet watch!
Post by: bulletnos on June 22, 2012, 01:16:36 PM
I think it's important to know which type of watch you are looking for...i.e. Divers, Pilot, Dress...etc

But if unsure, then maybe need to find out your taste - plain looking? or complicated? or even 'funky'? Chunky?

Looking at your initial post you prefer one that comes with a steel bracelet...

Personally, I like the Oris BC4 (Pilot) series...which after discount can fall around your budget range...

Ball is a good choice as well well-known for it's night lume and anti-magnetic properties...

Maurice Lacroix you may get only a basic model if getting from an AD at that range...but they make nice dress watches.

Title: Re: Budget RM5k for Automatic stainless steel bracelet watch!
Post by: myric on June 22, 2012, 01:29:34 PM
For Maurice Lacroix, I like the new Pontos S Chronographe, but it is definately more than RM5K.


Photo borrowed:

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t394/myericlim/PontosS2.jpg)
Title: Re: Budget RM5k for Automatic stainless steel bracelet watch!
Post by: volks2 on June 22, 2012, 02:42:02 PM
i like this Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Chronograph, tomorrow will go check the price..hope can get it within RM5k.tq
Title: Re: Budget RM5k for Automatic stainless steel bracelet watch!
Post by: volks2 on July 03, 2012, 10:54:01 AM
Finally bought the Ball Aviator
(http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll28/dragonbleu6860/ball.jpg)

(http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll28/dragonbleu6860/ballwatch.jpg)[/img]
Title: Re: Budget RM5k for Automatic stainless steel bracelet watch!
Post by: danny on July 03, 2012, 12:44:37 PM
Finally bought the Ball Aviator
(http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll28/dragonbleu6860/ballwatch.jpg)

Nice catch.  :thumbsup:
Congrats and wear it in good health.

 :Cheers:
Title: Re: Budget RM5k for Automatic stainless steel bracelet watch!
Post by: myric on July 03, 2012, 12:56:54 PM
Congratulations for making your selection finally! :thumbsup:


Note: can PM me if you happened to check the price for Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Chronograph?