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Title: MKII
Post by: David_cheong on April 01, 2010, 02:17:19 PM

I was looking at this brand and model  - stingray and vantage came to my mind (sight). Any one had any experience with them.

They build these as tool watch. The price is attractive too.

dc

Title: Re: MKII
Post by: Gigi on April 01, 2010, 02:28:22 PM

Quote from: David_cheong on April 01, 2010, 02:17:19 PM

I was looking at this brand and model  - stingray and vantage came to my mind (sight). Any one had any experience with them.

They build these as tool watch. The price is attractive too.

dc

I really like the DLC version of MK2  :thumbsup: all for only around RM5k...

Title: Re: MKII
Post by: AndyC on April 13, 2010, 04:38:38 AM

MKII watches are excellent. Bill Yao really takes the trouble when designing and producing them. I've had 2 in the past and I really couldn't fault them in anyway.

The MKII Blackwater was designed with the Benrus Type I in mind. Clear and legible dial in an asymmetric case. Bead blasted. Sapphire crystal. Truly excellent. I regret selling mine:
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l301/andy_tyc/MKII%20Blackwater%20Sold/DSC_0002-6.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l301/andy_tyc/MKII%20Blackwater%20Sold/DSC_0017-7.jpg)

Also had the Stingray which pays hommage to the Blancpain Fifty Fathom. What a wonderful watch. Really chunky with great wrist presence. I sold it at a point when I had too many dive watches in the collection. And how I've regretted ever since!
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l301/andy_tyc/DSC_0010-1.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l301/andy_tyc/MKII%20Stingray%20Sold/DSC_0073-3.jpg)
(http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l301/andy_tyc/DSC_0002-4.jpg)

All in all, I would not hesitate to recommend Bill's watches. There are a few more on the pipeline but prices have gone up as well. I suppose that's the only downside to it.

Title: Re: MKII
Post by: David_cheong on April 13, 2010, 06:34:45 AM

AndyC - These models are selling at a site in Singapore. Range around RM2k.

With your brief write-up. its quite tempting to own one of these models as a tool watch.
Brand name aside, I think these are cool watches compared to Sinn 656.

I am attracted to the vantage series - with its vintage look to Rolex Exp 1 (older version).
What you guys (or gals) think?

dc

Title: Re: MKII
Post by: takashi78 on April 13, 2010, 08:43:11 AM

DC, can pm me the website?