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Title: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: rainbowfix on September 29, 2012, 12:12:56 PM
i know this question been ask few times but what's your best recommendation in the range preferably divers or watch with ss/ rubber strap? thanks all sifus in advance.
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: erin8817 on September 29, 2012, 12:37:43 PM
Here's my list
- Sinn U1
- IWC Aquatimer (after AD discount)
- Omega Seamaster 300m
- Omega PO (after discount)
- Tudor Blackbay
- Tudor Pelagos
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: JayJay on September 29, 2012, 01:06:22 PM
This is my recommendation

Value for money, less than RM10k for now

(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s364/jay_jay2x/CXV%20vs%20Submariner/15.jpg)

And superb view at night

(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s364/jay_jay2x/my%20ball%20CXV/96f00f69ee2282a59dcc215351f99e11.jpg)

Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: STT1987 on September 29, 2012, 02:49:48 PM
Omega Seamaster 300m James Bond 50th Anniversary limited edition.

http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/product-presentations/seamaster-50years-james-bond (http://www.omegawatches.com/gents/product-presentations/seamaster-50years-james-bond)

Google for images. Just under your RM 15k budget.
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: takashi78 on September 29, 2012, 04:33:02 PM
I second a Ball Spacemaster. But its HEAVY!
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: rusminag on September 29, 2012, 06:07:06 PM
Rm15k?... Can get a submariner ma....
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: G.MAC on September 29, 2012, 08:44:32 PM
Pre-owned Rolex Submariner or Explorer 2 16570 or else just get Panerai 000,111,112,005,210
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: tonykpk on September 29, 2012, 09:59:20 PM
New = pam Luminor base,    used  =  sub or gmt 2 ..
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: Kennypane on September 29, 2012, 10:05:47 PM
i know this question been ask few times but what's your best recommendation in the range preferably divers or watch with ss/ rubber strap? thanks all sifus in advance.

In order to get specific answers, u should narrow down your requiremens. Nowadays all watches in stainless steel / rubber strap can be replaced with, and u mentioned divers or... Also if u can decide on price range more narrowly, RM11/12/13/14/15k that be better la, Rainbow.
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: JayJay on September 29, 2012, 11:46:43 PM
I second a Ball Spacemaster. But its HEAVY!

Correction, its Ceramic XV, nicer than Spacemaster due to ceramic bezel and its lighter actually
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: TJWN on September 30, 2012, 06:39:07 AM
A tool watch - Damasko DK-series
(http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx182/Uhren/Damasko/A35-4.jpg)
(http://www.damasko.de/images/DK-10-black.jpg)
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: rusminag on September 30, 2012, 08:20:47 AM
Yes. Good German technology... Silicon hairspring and escapement wheel... Ceramic bearing..
 (http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd392/rusminag/20120813_081122.jpg)
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: gapnap on September 30, 2012, 09:36:21 AM
I would opt for :

Entry Level Jaeger LeCoultre , Zenith or Maurice Lacroix
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: takashi78 on September 30, 2012, 11:44:34 AM
NOT within that budget for JLC, Zenith.
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: rainbowfix on September 30, 2012, 12:08:42 PM
ok thinking about iwc pilots chrono (pre-loved), ball deep quest (new), ball ceramic xv (new), ulysse nardin maxi marine diver (pre-loved also), breitling super avenger (pre-loved) or finally IWC Aquatimer Automatic Chronograph RS ? wat all the sifus think?
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: Kennypane on September 30, 2012, 12:16:19 PM
I would opt for :

Entry Level Jaeger LeCoultre , Zenith or Maurice Lacroix

He can actually get nice Divers for less than 10k. Breathing Super Ocean or older models, Logines Legend Diver (there is one with date in Setia Alam Mall), he can even get an IWC Mark
XVI with ss bracelet, that's below 15k, BR 02 1000m divers below 15k, Fortis, Glycine, Sinn, Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra co axial, Tag, or buy a used Sub by saving a bit more.
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: hanz079 on September 30, 2012, 12:29:23 PM
Rainbow,

Questions like this will only make your choices more difficult.
Shop around, try the watches on. See which one you like.
There is no right or wrong choice... ultimately, you'll be the one wearing, so wear what you're happy with.
Most members here have their own direction on watch collecting.
What I like does not necessarily be what you like.
As for my opinion, based on your budget, I would say you have plenty of choices.
No hurry... shop around...
You might see yourself throwing the budget limit out the window when you meet the piece that you know you wanna take home no matter what.  ;D
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: drainbamage on September 30, 2012, 12:35:01 PM
Rainbow,

Questions like this will only make your choices more difficult.
Shop around, try the watches on. See which one you like.
There is no right or wrong choice... ultimately, you'll be the one wearing, so wear what you're happy with.
Most members here have their own direction on watch collecting.
What I like does not necessarily be what you like.
As for my opinion, based on your budget, I would say you have plenty of choices.
No hurry... shop around...
You might see yourself throwing the budget limit out the window when you meet the piece that you know you wanna take home no matter what.  ;D

+1  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: meoramri on October 02, 2012, 11:19:43 AM
Seiko 300M marinemaster
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: jacky8888 on October 02, 2012, 11:53:49 AM
get a preowned Submariner
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: SeaDwellerR on October 02, 2012, 01:53:50 PM
pre-owned rolex Sub / GMT II

Or

Entry level panerai base model
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: Gigi on October 02, 2012, 05:13:05 PM
If u wanted to flip the watch here and there, this is the one to go for

-Rolex Submariner (no date)
-Pam 000,111,112,005
-Rolex Explorer I or II

If u wanna buy the watch and not intend to flip (beings  keeper instead) :

-Anything that came into your mind

There is no starter watch, its all about the watch and you. If u like it why not go for it.  :Cheers:
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: rainbowfix on October 02, 2012, 07:14:34 PM
well said .. thanks
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: rainbowfix on October 11, 2012, 10:58:02 PM
A little update on my purchase, finally decided on ball deepquest, a really nice watch. wears nice and comfy. like especially the titanium colour and the Ti bezel  insert and the price is well in my budget. anyone knows how much is rubber strap will cost me? thanks for all sifus for ur comments... (http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a633/rainbowfix/DSC09152_zps4202e2ab.jpg)(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a633/rainbowfix/2_zps8f9acc9b.jpg)(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a633/rainbowfix/3_zpsf583ba4c.jpg)(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a633/rainbowfix/4_zpscd24f1e8.jpg)(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a633/rainbowfix/6_zps466fab2d.jpg)(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a633/rainbowfix/7_zps5a0e1c21.jpg)(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a633/rainbowfix/5_zps11870506.jpg)
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: RaymondT on October 12, 2012, 05:24:00 AM
To another ball lover
I like  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: ivanpei on October 12, 2012, 06:42:28 AM
If you are not particular about resale as much and prefer a new watch any Omega Seamaster will be a good deal in the 10-15k range, plus will be NEW. An 8500 PO might be out of range but the 300m or Aquaterra are all under 15k.

Used Sub/GMT can only get the non-ceramic models which IMO not worth it. I have a Bond Seamaster and the clasp/bracelet is fantastic along with an all around solid feel. I was handling my dad's non-ceramic sub and it felt tinny to me with a really crappy clasp. I felt like the Seamaster was a better watch for less money.

I also have a GMT2c and it is a great improvement over the old GMT. The clasp is fantastic, and so is the bracelet and the overall feel of the watch.

At 10-15k I'd go Omega Seamaster. I would go 2nd hand Rolex GMT/Sub Ceramic at above 20k. I don't like the idea of paying 15-18k for an older model Rolex when I can get a new Seamaster.
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: adit_up on October 12, 2012, 02:10:31 PM
Seiko 5 , which is affordable price and also has g good movement for beginner.
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: STT1987 on October 12, 2012, 02:29:22 PM
If you want to go Japanese, Seiko 5 is a very wide range - some of the lower end watches have a cheap look and feel to them. The drawback IMHO, are that Seikos are very "common", if you can afford 10k-15k; go Swiss. Just my opinion.

However, I love my monsters and frankentuna gems.
Step up a bit and get a Black (SKX779) or Orange (SKX781) Monster.
My personal favorite is the SKZ255K1 all black Frankentuna.

Google the model numbers for images. You won't be disappointed.
Title: Re: your top 10k - 15k starter watch ?
Post by: IWCking on October 12, 2012, 10:02:26 PM
Really not sure if i should congratulate you or otherwise, this poison spread fast and it wont take long before you will start looking for another baby.  :Laughing_on_floor:

Anyway, wear it in good health.  :thumbsup: