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Title: Major Headache from DADDY's Day
Post by: Jorgie on June 13, 2013, 12:19:23 PM

Hey guys!,

Im thinking of getting a watch for my dad for father's day. After probing him with questions, he thinks that Seiko & Orients are not up to par(I totally disagree btw) and are not swiss made. So i am on a budget of below RM1,500. His criteria would be:
- Classic look(he is 58 already & owns a Tag Aquaracer 2000 two-tone gold & stainless steel)
- Leather strap
- Sapphire crystal(he is super CHIU CHENG if u know what i mean)
- Swiss brands(lol)

Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Major Headache from DADDY's Day
Post by: am_sober on June 13, 2013, 12:29:18 PM

Tissot Visodate

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd511/am_sober/image800png_T019_430_36_051_01_png_zpscaa0e00a.png)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Size: Gent 40mm
Case material: Stainless Steel
Water resistance: 3 bar (30 m / 99 ft)
Glass material: Sapphire Crystal
Dial color: Black
Dial type: Index
Bracelet material: Leather
Bracelet color: Black
Movement caliber 2836-2
Movement type: Automatic Mechanical

Title: Re: Major Headache from DADDY's Day
Post by: jason_recliner on June 13, 2013, 01:52:31 PM

+1

if it has to be Swiss, Visodate is the way to go.

Title: Re: Major Headache from DADDY's Day
Post by: dpkong on June 13, 2013, 06:04:24 PM

The lack of replies show the predicament you are in.

RM1,500 may get you a Swiss watch but I am inclined to think your dad will look at it like the Seiko and Orient.

Try again next year....

Title: Re: Major Headache from DADDY's Day
Post by: CKL1213 on June 13, 2013, 09:06:56 PM

your dad not bad got attitude, look down on Seiko and Orient and demand for swiss and too bad your budget is limited.

get him a Swatch.

Title: Re: Major Headache from DADDY's Day
Post by: dpkong on June 13, 2013, 09:52:17 PM

Dang!

I just passed a Swatch outlet and saw it had a few nice automatics on steel or leather strap. All under RM1k. Not a bad idea for a gift and if your dad scoffs at it, you can wear it and didn't blow all RM1,500

Title: Re: Major Headache from DADDY's Day
Post by: David_cheong on June 13, 2013, 11:52:22 PM

Recently,I have actually hunt for this Tissot visodate, (Gold tone/black dial) on behalf of my niece who stayed in oz.

I have managed to acquire this piece from an AD at the old price minus the receipt. If you bargain hard, you may get this at your budget.

Cheers and happy hunting.

dc

Title: Re: Major Headache from DADDY's Day
Post by: wealthbowl on June 28, 2013, 01:12:44 PM

If he thinks that Seiko and Orient are not up to the par, and he already owns an Aquaracer, I would think that neither Swatch nor entry-level Tissot would meet his liking.

Just wondering what you have gotten him at the end.

Good luck! Cheers!