Author Topic: Advice on new watch (Read 6192 times)

Devilzzz44 · « **on:** October 10, 2013, 07:24:43 AM »

Hi all Sifu's and MWF members,

I'm planning to reward myself with an IWC Aquatimer Chronograph (Rubber Strap) but i just cant made up my mind whether to pull the trigger on this piece or not. Is this model worth the money in terms of quality? Is there any other brand which within the same range of the price? All advice from ya'all is greatly appreciated

Devilzzz44 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2013, 07:27:22 AM »

Christopher Julian · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2013, 07:46:31 AM »

Nice watch. Why not

Devilzzz44 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 10, 2013, 08:42:11 AM »

Quote from: Christopher Julian on October 10, 2013, 07:46:31 AM

Nice watch. Why not

Thank you! Now still hunting on others piece that on the similar range

latuktua · « **Reply #4 on:** October 10, 2013, 09:07:58 AM »

within the same range? hmm..how about breitling superocean chronograph II or superocean heritage chronographe 44?

kukujiao · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2013, 11:23:29 AM »

How much is this Aquatimer Chrono?

RaymondT · « **Reply #6 on:** October 10, 2013, 11:36:50 AM »

not sure the price range for this , but if you were to state your budget & the type of watch that you like e.g. diver , dress & etc , then i believe alot of our sifu here can probably narrow down your search...

shamtv2555 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 10, 2013, 11:44:03 AM »

test it, feel it, buy it.

Devilzzz44 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 10, 2013, 11:59:18 AM »

Hi all, Thanks for all your reply and suggestion. Aquatimer Chrono is range in between 14k-15k my budget is around 15k max. I'm not too particular on the watch whether ss, leather or even rubber..as long as it looks great on dress and casual wear. Thanks again guys!

Calibr · « **Reply #9 on:** October 10, 2013, 12:33:14 PM »

That's a good approach.. buy the watch you really like to keep and wear long term, but it's good to get opinions from the sifus here. If you are buying pre-owned, bear in mind that the maintenance and service costs of such branded watches don't come cheap.

kukujiao · « **Reply #10 on:** October 10, 2013, 01:19:47 PM »

I saw one online a few days ago BNIB but seems like it was sold already... really fast... nice watch I must admit... and if you can get it for under RM15k... you should just grab it

CKL1213 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 10, 2013, 03:30:55 PM »

as long as you like it and you want it then worth it

however if you are asking opinion, IMHO with 15k budget I will get Omega or Rolex (need to top up a bit)

STT1987 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 10, 2013, 03:36:07 PM »

Quote from: Devilzzz44 on October 10, 2013, 07:24:43 AM

Hi all Sifu's and MWF members,

I'm planning to reward myself with an IWC Aquatimer Chronograph (Rubber Strap) but i just cant made up my mind whether to pull the trigger on this piece or not. Is this model worth the money in terms of quality? Is there any other brand which within the same range of the price? All advice from ya'all is greatly appreciated

Whether the watch is "worth it" to you is completely up to you; it's your money!

I can't really say if it's truly in the same price bracket but you may like to check out the Breitling Chronomat 44. It has a B01 "in-house" manufacture movement. The IWC uses a ETA/Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement that is said to be extensively modified by IWC.

Yikkie · « **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2013, 06:09:44 PM »

I would go for a Tudor Pelagos or Omega PO if I were you... But I am not.

Devilzzz44 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 11, 2013, 06:24:15 AM »

Thanks all for the suggestion and feedback, go and try out all the suggested piece before i pull the trigger.! Cheers!

jason_recliner · « **Reply #15 on:** October 11, 2013, 06:29:43 AM »

That IWC looks pretty sweet to me. If you are after more options, however, what about a PO chrono?

sinbad2k · « **Reply #16 on:** October 25, 2013, 10:25:01 PM »

How about this one?

sidestreaker · « **Reply #17 on:** October 26, 2013, 01:07:28 AM »

Quote from: Devilzzz44 on October 10, 2013, 07:24:43 AM

Hi all Sifu's and MWF members,

I'm planning to reward myself with an IWC Aquatimer Chronograph (Rubber Strap) but i just cant made up my mind whether to pull the trigger on this piece or not. Is this model worth the money in terms of quality? Is there any other brand which within the same range of the price? All advice from ya'all is greatly appreciated

I think you can't go wrong with the Aquatimer. Some of the option/suggestions by other forum members here are great as well. Again, as long as you feel great wearing it, then it is money well spent.

FYI, if you're not in a hurry to dive into the IWC AT, the next SIHH will review the Year of The Aquatimer for IWC. There may be more choices and variants in this line to choose from in the near future.

Good luck in your choice and let's see some wrist shot once you got it!

Devilzzz44 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 26, 2013, 08:39:14 AM »

Yeah..this piece is in my list too..

Quote from: sinbad2k on October 25, 2013, 10:25:01 PM

How about this one?

Devilzzz44 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 26, 2013, 08:43:22 AM »

Im not in a hurry for it..Now currently shortlisting a few more before I really pull the trigger..thanks for the advice..

Quote from: sidestreaker on October 26, 2013, 01:07:28 AM

Quote from: Devilzzz44 on October 10, 2013, 07:24:43 AM
Hi all Sifu's and MWF members,

I'm planning to reward myself with an IWC Aquatimer Chronograph (Rubber Strap) but i just cant made up my mind whether to pull the trigger on this piece or not. Is this model worth the money in terms of quality? Is there any other brand which within the same range of the price? All advice from ya'all is greatly appreciated

I think you can't go wrong with the Aquatimer. Some of the option/suggestions by other forum members here are great as well. Again, as long as you feel great wearing it, then it is money well spent.

FYI, if you're not in a hurry to dive into the IWC AT, the next SIHH will review the Year of The Aquatimer for IWC. There may be more choices and variants in this line to choose from in the near future.

Good luck in your choice and let's see some wrist shot once you got it!

farhanbh100 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 26, 2013, 10:36:39 AM »

the yellow min/sec hands n yellow first quarter bezel is a nice touch... what material sthe bezel made of looks like ceramic...

lets see the wrist shot once u got it...

Everdying · « **Reply #21 on:** October 26, 2013, 10:48:49 AM »

everytime i see that IWC, first thing that comes to mind is latest season of Hawaii five-0, as the main character now wears it...
last season it was kobold.

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