Post by: frie2u on August 27, 2012, 03:13:49 PM
juz throwing some q..
you buy watch based on watch brand or movement.. coz some similar movement in different brand have so much gap ..
Post by: chrisyen on August 27, 2012, 03:40:38 PM
hi guys,
juz throwing some q..
you buy watch based on watch brand or movement.. coz some similar movement in different brand have so much gap ..
hard to just compare like that...
same movement can have different level of finishing...
case and other material can make a different...
any specific watch r u refering?
Post by: jefnando on August 27, 2012, 04:28:07 PM
Post by: swleong on August 27, 2012, 04:49:13 PM
Post by: klimax on August 27, 2012, 04:56:36 PM
Post by: fidoneo on August 27, 2012, 06:17:38 PM
hi guys,
juz throwing some q..
you buy watch based on watch brand or movement.. coz some similar movement in different brand have so much gap ..
Good question bro . I also can't decide at times but I have already found what I love and I am soo sick at times .. Need to find a healer ..
Good luck bro... :Cheers:
Post by: dennis.T on August 27, 2012, 06:49:44 PM
Huge different for Same eta 2824 in different brand name.. U may spend RM 3-5k for Hamilton with eta mvnt but would u spend 20k+ for Alain Siberstain?
Esp those 'hot' brand with eta 6497.. Are u ready to fork out 15-25k for that?
Just my 2 cents.. Happy hunting
Post by: tonykpk on August 27, 2012, 08:55:40 PM
Post by: Godzillaz on August 27, 2012, 09:25:20 PM
No hard and fast rule but the dial is an important part for me then follow by the case.
You would get a better answer if you post some photo or mention specific watch you have in mind.
Regards
Tyler
hi guys,
juz throwing some q..
you buy watch based on watch brand or movement.. coz some similar movement in different brand have so much gap ..
Post by: sshark on August 27, 2012, 09:51:00 PM
Post by: JOS2012 on August 27, 2012, 10:29:17 PM
People have the right to pay for what they like
However they must really know fact from fiction.
As long as you made a decision based on facts, it doesnt matter as long as you are happy..
I value movements first then finishing, pedigree and lastly, the look must not put me off when its on my wrist. Having said that there are 3 favourite brands that fit my criteria...
Post by: JPamAP on August 27, 2012, 10:48:08 PM
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Post by: kaka23 on August 28, 2012, 07:08:35 PM
Post by: besview on August 28, 2012, 11:40:43 PM
Post by: Godzillaz on August 29, 2012, 08:32:14 AM
(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/TdBean/uglyrolex1.jpg)
Thank god I'm married. I'm not sure I can go thru this. :o
Regard
Tyler
Brand,design,aesthetics,wow factor,timelessless,finishing......and lastly..tada..movement.C'mon guys,whatever movement be it valjoux,ETA,7s36, they are all reliable and the design is what catches the ladies eyes 1st up ;) :Cheers:
Post by: besview on August 29, 2012, 09:14:52 AM
The Famous of should I say infamous Daytona Leopard.Say what you like but its is very popular with US rappers :thumbsup:
Good conversational piece
This will catch their attention for sure.
(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/TdBean/uglyrolex1.jpg)
Thank god I'm married. I'm not sure I can go thru this. :o
Regard
TylerBrand,design,aesthetics,wow factor,timelessless,finishing......and lastly..tada..movement.C'mon guys,whatever movement be it valjoux,ETA,7s36, they are all reliable and the design is what catches the ladies eyes 1st up ;) :Cheers:
Post by: Godzillaz on August 29, 2012, 09:21:35 AM
Regards
Tyler
Post by: mnazri.tan on August 29, 2012, 02:40:04 PM
that is me
Post by: Scuderianer0 on August 29, 2012, 05:00:01 PM
Post by: vinorus on March 08, 2013, 06:29:41 AM
hi guys,
juz throwing some q..
you buy watch based on watch brand or movement.. coz some similar movement in different brand have so much gap ..
Men simply cannot accept a Cartier Santos with quartz movement selling at very high price. But people especially women love the design of Santos.
So all goes back to the same question, what is your choice?
Post by: spacewalker on March 08, 2013, 12:46:27 PM
Post by: GMTmaster on March 08, 2013, 03:24:05 PM
Is it safe to say that buying movement first is generally more costly. :)
Post by: amir1218 on March 10, 2013, 07:04:17 PM
I would look at the movement first.
Not willing to pay tens of thousands for a watch brand with a commonly used
movement.
Watch design does matter but its the whole package that counts.
Post by: sshark on March 10, 2013, 08:31:16 PM
Interesting topic.
I would look at the movement first.
Not willing to pay tens of thousands for a watch brand with a commonly used
movement.
Watch design does matter but its the whole package that counts.
Post by: tomlaw on March 15, 2013, 06:29:42 PM
If you're after brand name, you pay much more, but you get high resale value or they might appreciate in value in years to come and hence you make a profit.
If you're after movement, many lesser known brand uses the same movement, but you only pay about 1/3 of the popular brand price. Of course when you try to sell it, you will find a lot of used watch dealers prefer not to take them or will take them in at a very low price. (make more sense to get one of these second hand as the first owner suffer the depreciation).
Of course you have to take into account other factors such as the design (you must like what you see too!), comfortability (watch must sit comfortably on your wrist) and maintenance.
Hope this helps.
Post by: 1to12 on March 18, 2013, 12:04:58 PM
Sorry to bring up your old post but just curious... what's BB?
Cheers
Only to those not famous one. The famous and successful ones spot ROO or BB. :)
Regards
Tyler
Post by: Godzillaz on March 21, 2013, 07:32:51 AM
Regard
Tyler
Hi Tyler,
Sorry to bring up your old post but just curious... what's BB?
CheersOnly to those not famous one. The famous and successful ones spot ROO or BB. :)
Regards
Tyler
Post by: CKL1213 on March 21, 2013, 08:19:24 AM
you won't but an ugly watch with a good movement right?
Post by: Primus on April 03, 2013, 08:39:16 AM
Although in the spirit of the original question, given the hard choice of choosing only one it would depends on what is ur purpose of the watch, if I was trying to inpress somebody in a meeting or a date ibwould definitely choose brand. If it was for me to wear for my own pleasure i would choose movement. So having two watches for two diff situation would help, or as above, get the two in one combo. Having said all this design that u like trumps everything
Just two months ago I had to buy watches as gifts for 5 friends (grp budgt) whom never owned nic mechanical watches before. for the two corporate (financial and banking related) working friends I bought popular swiss brands with eta movement for them as brand recognition would be a save assumption in their line of work. The othe two was mechanical engineers, I bought for them more obscure russian and german brands with clear caseback and all hand wound no automatics as I was sure thy would appreciate the beauty of thr clear case and the appreciation of mechanical genius of a mechanical watch in that just a wound spring can tell time of acceptable quality. The last guy was a professor in an australian university so I bought him a funky mechanical hamilton same as the onr worn by will smith inbmen in black (triangle shaped) as I was sure it will be a great conversational starter for his students and it is mechanical which is unique for its shape. Three aspdct of design brand and movement all has its own purpose. I guess the right ans again would situational
Post by: 1to12 on April 04, 2013, 06:38:12 PM
Wah Primus, you and your frens are so generous. I've been thinking of buying "group watches" but for my siblings though. 8)
Post by: kicksology on April 05, 2013, 11:55:09 PM
Post by: chrisyen on April 06, 2013, 06:39:05 PM
If buy for ppl then another story... Budget > brand > design
If buy for wearing... Then design > movement/maintenance cost > brand
If buy for investment... Then brand > model/design > price offered
Post by: Godzillaz on April 07, 2013, 09:53:48 AM
Few brands that I dismiss years ago are on a comeback, Zenith, Arnold & Sons, Cartier, Montblanc, AP
Few brands I starting to dismiss now, IWC, PP,
Well, nothing stay the same for a long period of time ...
Some times depend on occasions
If buy for ppl then another story... Budget > brand > design
If buy for wearing... Then design > movement/maintenance cost > brand
If buy for investment... Then brand > model/design > price offered
Post by: euclidorus on April 07, 2013, 10:37:47 AM
I may occasionally buy based purely on design (i.e. it appeals to me and is trendy and reliable) even if the movement is not in house, but these would not be a significant part of my collection.
Post by: sinbad2k on April 11, 2013, 07:20:58 PM
Post by: Yoda on April 12, 2013, 08:43:22 AM
Do you know that certain Nissan vehicle use Mitsubishi engine? This all because of achieving lower production cost. I don't mind if its a vehicle.
But then again you don't feel the authencity of the brand for watches.
Post by: rusminag on April 12, 2013, 02:40:39 PM
Movement: JLC
Brand: Rolex
Post by: GMTmaster on April 12, 2013, 07:09:01 PM
In my mind.....
Movement: JLC
Brand: Rolex
I felt Rolex makes good movements too.
Of course, JLC is well known for all it's in house movements. And JLC makes interesting complications as well.
Post by: wei2011 on April 12, 2013, 07:20:06 PM
Of course budget as well ;D
Post by: Timeless on April 19, 2013, 08:17:12 PM
Post by: tonykpk on April 19, 2013, 09:01:40 PM
In my mind.....These are 2 of my favorite brands.
Movement: JLC
Brand: Rolex
You are right indeed, the AP Wempe diver uses the JLC Movement, so does the Ap Ro dualtime (39mm) and also the Ap ro chrono (40mm) which uses the Frederic Piguet movement (One of the best vertical coupling chronograph movement money can buy). Pls correct me if im wrong. Only my opinion ,regards tonyIn my mind.....
Movement: JLC
Brand: Rolex
I felt Rolex makes good movements too.
Of course, JLC is well known for all it's in house movements. And JLC makes interesting complications as well.
Post by: aequod1 on April 22, 2013, 05:58:49 PM
Post by: Cocas on June 30, 2016, 05:09:00 AM
hi guys,
juz throwing some q..
you buy watch based on watch brand or movement.. coz some similar movement in different brand have so much gap ..
I buy both. Buy movement only limited to Swiss or Japan made.
Post by: kfkwan on August 19, 2016, 09:38:22 PM
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Post by: D'Andy on August 20, 2016, 07:06:49 AM
Post by: asimo on August 20, 2016, 07:25:08 AM
Most watches with generic movement either ETA , valjoux, sellita , seiko or Miyota .. Unless u pay premium for in house
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Post by: meoramri on August 20, 2016, 07:37:49 AM
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Post by: AbbasHabshee on August 20, 2016, 08:03:15 AM
I go for design first, brand then movement last. On the last part I'm not as focused of wanting just mechanical pieces as before. A number of my recent purchases have been Quartz.
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+1
I'll go firstly for the design, secondly for the brand and thirdly for the movement.
I tend not to think that much of the movement if i really love the design :)
Post by: chrisyen on August 20, 2016, 08:42:38 AM
I buy watches for many purposes
For my own wearing -
Design - finishing - brand - movement
Post by: Hafisjasni on August 22, 2016, 04:17:37 PM
And of cuz styling is important , and watches come with different style and design to suit your job and activities for the day .
So , look at good movement and different style .
Thats me 8)
Post by: gchee on August 22, 2016, 05:12:55 PM
Post by: dennis.T on August 22, 2016, 05:58:03 PM
last time I buy based on brand, design then movement...
now is design, movement then movement...
Post by: maxbill on August 24, 2016, 04:04:40 PM
Post by: Hafisjasni on August 24, 2016, 04:05:17 PM
For me... (check wallet)..PRICE - movement - design - brand... ;DSwipe only hehehhe
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Post by: tonykpk on August 25, 2016, 08:03:38 AM
A design that will still look awesome 40 yrs or sixty yrs down the road.
Those will b the only watches I will purchase.
Not beautiful today and looks yuk in 2 yrs time.
A design that will last the test of time.
Just my opinion and experience .
Regards.
Without a doubt, the brand. Any cheap quartz can tell time just fine and any fashion watch maker ie fossil, michael kors, guess, and even seven friday have nice designs.
Post by: Jedirat on August 25, 2016, 08:24:14 AM