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Title: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 17, 2013, 05:35:40 PM
Hi all...
 :HammerHead: now thinking which is better...

Raymond Weil Maestro chrono
(http://s22.postimg.org/t7o0ioztt/7737_stc_00659_big1_400_400.jpg)
(http://s24.postimg.org/mxp2ktbj9/7737_stc_00609_big1_400_400.jpg)

Longines Master chrono
(http://s24.postimg.org/h4ssph411/image.jpg)

Or others? Lol
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: CKL1213 on July 17, 2013, 07:52:30 PM
longines
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: terrenceterrence on July 17, 2013, 08:01:19 PM
the RW i believe is a 7750. the longines?

if you would provide specs, it would help.
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 17, 2013, 08:19:07 PM
the RW i believe is a 7750. the longines?

if you would provide specs, it would help.

Yea, RW is runnin on a 7750... Im not sure bout longines, but its definitely on eta... could also b 7750?
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: sshark on July 17, 2013, 08:48:49 PM
Could be 2894. some Longines models use not so common movements
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: bezelnut on July 17, 2013, 08:48:59 PM
Or others? Lol

Definitely the others. The IWC Port Chrono.  ;D
(http://media1.iwc.com/site_media/uploads/images/2010/12/16/M02_IW371417_2011_grey.jpg)
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: sshark on July 17, 2013, 08:50:04 PM
I think you can buy three with the money you pay for IWC :)
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 17, 2013, 08:53:17 PM
I think you can buy three with the money you pay for IWC :)

So much agree... lol...

So far, all my watches are white faced....
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: bezelnut on July 17, 2013, 08:57:59 PM
But for Port Chrono is the only one ever need, one can end there. (or could he?)  ;D
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 17, 2013, 09:46:10 PM
But for Portif Chrono is the only one ever need, one can end there. (or could he?)  ;D

Its actually very nice... mind telling me whats d rsp? (Though I cant afford)

Still, If between the 3 above, which would you choose?
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: Yikkie on July 17, 2013, 10:25:46 PM
I will definitely go for the Longines.  Better brand heritage and also the better looking watch.
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: terrenceterrence on July 17, 2013, 10:44:35 PM
What's the budget?
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: sshark on July 17, 2013, 11:00:13 PM
Oh yes... I prefer Longines over RW
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 18, 2013, 05:40:18 AM
What's the budget?

Ard 6k... any recommendations?
Realised all chose d longines so far. ..
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: Yikkie on July 18, 2013, 07:05:50 AM
Hmmm... I would buy a used Omega Speedmaster Professional (aka. Moonwatch) if I were you.  :Cheers:
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: bezelnut on July 18, 2013, 07:07:37 AM

Its actually very nice... mind telling me whats d rsp? (Though I cant afford)

Still, If between the 3 above, which would you choose?

If not mistaken, RSP 7.4K USD.

From the above list, I'll go Longines too.
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 18, 2013, 07:24:10 AM
Hmmm... I would buy a used Omega Speedmaster Professional (aka. Moonwatch) if I were you.  :Cheers:

Tested it on me... dosent suit me..
my wife and my colleagues say i suit dress watches more...

USD7.4K? wow... cant afford it...

Actually, my analysis on the 3 watches above :

RW - Black = Something new and different to my collections.. (prefer looks no. 2)
RW - White = Something similar to my collections, but it looks stunning to me (prefer looks no. 1)
Longines = Branding and build quality, but looks somewhat similar to my collections too... (prefer looks no. 3)
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: myric on July 18, 2013, 09:33:46 AM
for me, I'll go for Longines.
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: jason_recliner on July 18, 2013, 10:06:51 AM
Seiko 6138 and pocket the change.
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 18, 2013, 12:24:27 PM
Just an addition to my find..
almost the whole Klang Valley ran out of the the RW - Black face... I called almost every retailer, only left 1 retailer with it... lol...
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: shamtv2555 on July 18, 2013, 02:37:53 PM
my vote longines
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 18, 2013, 03:11:41 PM
So far, ALL votes favor Longines..
lol..
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 18, 2013, 05:26:58 PM
Dear all, added another for selection...  lol

Maurice Lacroix Classic Chrono

(http://s10.postimg.org/rjdqvyrhl/lc6058_ss001_131_1ceb28b593_0.png)

Decided not to take the black faced RW
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: hugo on July 18, 2013, 05:49:00 PM
The Longines still look better.
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: nanaluvu on July 18, 2013, 06:25:36 PM
Longines bro...
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: Yikkie on July 18, 2013, 09:55:05 PM
Hmm...strictly speaking, a chronograph watch can't really be classified as a dress watch.
Hmmm... I would buy a used Omega Speedmaster Professional (aka. Moonwatch) if I were you.  :Cheers:

Tested it on me... dosent suit me..
my wife and my colleagues say i suit dress watches more...

USD7.4K? wow... cant afford it...

Actually, my analysis on the 3 watches above :

RW - Black = Something new and different to my collections.. (prefer looks no. 2)
RW - White = Something similar to my collections, but it looks stunning to me (prefer looks no. 1)
Longines = Branding and build quality, but looks somewhat similar to my collections too... (prefer looks no. 3)
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: aum1 on July 19, 2013, 12:51:02 AM
Raymond Weil is a fairly new brand. The guy is still alive ! Heavily marketed in South East Asia. Remember the TV3 news and the RW clock before the news started ?

Longines has been around for a century +.

Both use ETA movements.

However, the Longines is priced higher than the Raymond Weil simply because everyone perceives it to be expensive, high end when it's actually mid range.

My 2 cents:

Longines if you get a deal
Maurice lacroix as a second option.
RW comes in third

Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 19, 2013, 05:35:26 AM
Hmm...strictly speaking, a chronograph watch can't really be classified as a dress watch.
Hmmm... I would buy a used Omega Speedmaster Professional (aka. Moonwatch) if I were you.  :Cheers:

Tested it on me... dosent suit me..
my wife and my colleagues say i suit dress watches more...

USD7.4K? wow... cant afford it...

Actually, my analysis on the 3 watches above :

RW - Black = Something new and different to my collections.. (prefer looks no. 2)
RW - White = Something similar to my collections, but it looks stunning to me (prefer looks no. 1)
Longines = Branding and build quality, but looks somewhat similar to my collections too... (prefer looks no. 3)

Agreed, thats y I get those chrono that is very dressy looking (I.e. no tach, rotating bezel, etc)...

Aum1, got wat u mean, thanks...
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 19, 2013, 03:23:48 PM
Thanks all for your opinions.... finally this piece won my heart....

(http://s7.postimg.org/57b33l0zf/20130719_170932.jpg)
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: Yikkie on July 19, 2013, 04:37:05 PM
Nice piece bro.  :thumbsup: Wear in good health.
Thanks all for your opinions.... finally this piece won my heart....

(http://s7.postimg.org/57b33l0zf/20130719_170932.jpg)
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: takashi78 on July 20, 2013, 11:13:25 AM
Congrats on the new watch!

Nice way to enjoy the weekend with this.
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 20, 2013, 12:42:13 PM
Thanks.... but had to send it back to d AD... coz realised got some scratches on the case and bezel... they say will send it for polishing for me... hmmm... also, is there a problem with the watch as per picture below?  It was like that for bout 2 to 3 mins during the transition.

(http://s11.postimg.org/rslxmyac3/20130720_000138_0.jpg)
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: sshark on July 20, 2013, 02:59:33 PM
The photo is small and can u be more specific about the problem?
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 20, 2013, 03:35:37 PM
The photo is small and can u be more specific about the problem?

The date transition.... stuck between 2 dates for a minute or two...
All my other watches are instant lol
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: sshark on July 20, 2013, 04:52:25 PM
That happens to many of my watches. AFAIK, Rolex has the instant day changing mechanism.
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 20, 2013, 05:24:20 PM
That happens to many of my watches. AFAIK, Rolex has the instant day changing mechanism.

Ic.. so I guess its normal than... lol
Thanks!!
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: terrenceterrence on July 20, 2013, 09:45:32 PM
It's normal for 7750. You should be glad it's not panerai.
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 20, 2013, 10:15:34 PM
It's normal for 7750. You should be glad it's not panerai.

Haha... I guess so... thx so much all... will write a review on d watch when in free...
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: kiamat on July 20, 2013, 11:20:20 PM
congrats on your acquisition... if the scratches are not your doing should get the shop to change a new one for you.
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 21, 2013, 08:19:12 AM
congrats on your acquisition... if the scratches are not your doing should get the shop to change a new one for you.

I went over, but the shop says "management said to polish first"
Lol... so after polish will c how it goes....
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: sshark on July 21, 2013, 11:50:51 AM
Once money changed hands u r at their mercy. so had to be very careful. :(
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 21, 2013, 12:49:17 PM
Once money changed hands u r at their mercy. so had to be very careful. :(

Well... at LEAST they still willing to polish it... lol... had boght alot of my watches from there... a rather reputable shop actually lol
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: bezelnut on July 22, 2013, 12:45:39 PM
Thanks all for your opinions.... finally this piece won my heart....

(http://s7.postimg.org/57b33l0zf/20130719_170932.jpg)

Congratulation and wear it in good health.
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 22, 2013, 12:53:10 PM
Thanks all for your opinions.... finally this piece won my heart....

(http://s7.postimg.org/57b33l0zf/20130719_170932.jpg)

Congratulation and wear it in good health.

Thanks!  :Cheers:
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: bezelnut on July 22, 2013, 01:02:29 PM
I think thats the maximum diameter for a watch that you can wear gracefully. Any bigger the facepalm img will be summoned.  ;D
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 22, 2013, 03:42:41 PM
I think thats the maximum diameter for a watch that you can wear gracefully. Any bigger the facepalm img will be summoned.  ;D

agreed!... my watches are all max at 42mm...
any bigger will look odd lol

not sure bout too small though..
always wanted to get a rollie 36mm, but scared to small for me...
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: bezelnut on July 22, 2013, 08:15:20 PM
I point that out because for myself, I'm with really pencil wrist, so watch diameter is always an issue. I think my ideal size is actually 37mm, which left me no much choice actually, with mostly vintages.

Actually I also found that the diameter is not always conclusive. Some watch tend to wear bigger than they are rated. Watches without bezel tend to wear larger, and thickness, dial color & lug design have huge influence too. Some watch with curvy case coupled with bracelet will be surprisingly wearable, just have to remove quite a number of links that is.

Anyway, I think this Maurice fit your wrist just nice. And if not mistaken, it is 41mm, correct me if I'm wrong. With that in mind, 36mm should look slightly small on your wrist, but not in an unpleasing way. And th fact is, I think it will look good on you, it will all depend whether you like it or not.
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: lowengen on July 22, 2013, 08:33:28 PM
I point that out because for myself, I'm with really pencil wrist, so watch diameter is always an issue. I think my ideal size is actually 37mm, which left me no much choice actually, with mostly vintages.

Actually I also found that the diameter is not always conclusive. Some watch tend to wear bigger than they are rated. Watches without bezel tend to wear larger, and thickness, dial color & lug design have huge influence too. Some watch with curvy case coupled with bracelet will be surprisingly wearable, just have to remove quite a number of links that is.

Anyway, I think this Maurice fit your wrist just nice. And if not mistaken, it is 41mm, correct me if I'm wrong. With that in mind, 36mm should look slightly small on your wrist, but not in an unpleasing way. And th fact is, I think it will look good on you, it will all depend whether you like it or not.

Yep... dis Maurice is 41.5mm...

Guess will have to try out a 36mm and see if it suits me... lol
Title: Re: Longines vs Raymond Weil
Post by: bezelnut on July 22, 2013, 09:04:48 PM
Great.  :thumbsup:

Wish you all the best and hope you can add another one to your collection soon.