Author Topic: is it worth it? (Read 6112 times)

moto123 · « **on:** March 21, 2014, 09:52:32 AM »

hi guys..im a newbie on watches..I recently booked a tag grand carrera cal 8 gmt on sale by lvmh for rm8***..i believe it is an old model and discontinued..so is it a worth buy or I shld look at other watches within this price range or maybe sligtly higher? this will be my first buy of "premium watch". appreciate your views on this..tks in advance

moto123 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2014, 10:32:23 AM »

maybe I should rephrase my question..sorry.
shld I buy a grand carrera calibre 8 rs gmt wav5112.fc6231 (brown leather) strap for rm8500 or carrera cal 1887,( its a black one not sure model) one shop is offering me around rm10,500. old model vs a new one..or should I consider other brands like oris or maurice lacroix..Im not sure..tks

Jarod200 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2014, 10:40:35 AM »

Hey there, congrads on your first step to getting a nice watch for yourself.

My first was a Tag too, cause i love the design. Still happily owning it too however after you get the first, chances of a second is very likely.

Now my Taggie sits in my watch box all day long.

If you r thinking of keeping it for a long time, then any watch you like is fine.

However as per my knowledge, Taggies dont really have a good resale value

thus it might depreciate alot more compared to some other brands if u r planning to upgrade in the future.

Hope this helps in your decision making. I am a Grand Carrera owner myself

JOS2012 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2014, 10:41:23 AM »

As an ex-owner of 2 TAGS and a Heuer before it became TAG, I can only advise that at that price level of RM8,500 to RM10,000 you have many alternative excellent choices such as new Omega, Tudor, Grand Seiko or pre-owned IWC, Rolex, JLC, GO.

If after comparing a TAG watch vs another brand with an equivalent movt. e.g.
TAG cal 8 vs ETA 2892-A2 (on which cal 8 is based)
TAG cal 1887 vs Seiko 6s37 (on which 1887 is based)
7750 powered TAG vs other brands with 7750
and you prefer the TAG's look at TAG's price, you should then go ahead as you will be the one to be looking at and appreciating your watch daily.

Zen8 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2014, 12:18:20 PM »

Buy only because you like it, not because it is cheap. You will have lot of choices at 8-10k range like Omega, Longines, ML, B&R, B&M, etc. Don't forget to chheck out Omega Moonwatch, the most affordable classic!

Guess 99.99% of us lose money in this hobby, it is only a metter of how much is the actual loss. As long as you like it, you will enjoy owning and looking at it. Then the loss is nothing, just a small price for the enjoyment.

D'Andy · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2014, 02:01:16 PM »

I have always like Tag Heuer since the classic 2000 days and I must say that their design has improved by leaps and bounds since then. I have always like the understated beauty of the Aquaracer and Carrera series, and the Carrera 1887 looks the part for me. Good luck in your choice!

watzisname · « **Reply #6 on:** March 22, 2014, 07:35:53 AM »

The only Tagheuer I want

utcplus7 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 22, 2014, 02:00:12 PM »

The only Tagheuer I want

Same for me, but I can't quite justify the price. The black dial is a more reasonable price but does not appeal anywhere near so much.

JeepWH · « **Reply #8 on:** March 22, 2014, 06:00:00 PM »

Personally, when buying a watch,
First - do i like the watch
Second - is the price ok?

If both checks out, i'll buy it. For me, buying a watch is about whether i like it or not and not the resale value.

moto123 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 23, 2014, 12:47:30 PM »

To everyone, thanks for the advice. After much thought and consideration, I'm now a proud owner of omega seamaster po 8500 45.4 mm.. hehehehe

Can't post the picture here since i don't know how and probably not allowed since i'm just a newbie.

Hope to enjoy my very first "nice" watch for many years to come...cheers bro!!!

JeepWH · « **Reply #10 on:** March 23, 2014, 04:01:10 PM »

Great to hear. Actually you can post pictures here, best is through photobucket.

Here's a tutorial.
http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php/topic,1228.0.html

JOS2012 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2014, 05:41:40 PM »

For the price range, a good choice...

dpkong · « **Reply #12 on:** March 23, 2014, 09:50:46 PM »

Quote from: moto123 on March 23, 2014, 12:47:30 PM

To everyone, thanks for the advice. After much thought and consideration, I'm now a proud owner of omega seamaster po 8500 45.4 mm.. hehehehe

Can't post the picture here since i don't know how and probably not allowed since i'm just a newbie.

Hope to enjoy my very first "nice" watch for many years to come...cheers bro!!!

Don't come back too often or the years will only be months.....

Jarod200 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2014, 09:52:03 PM »

I can attest to that

contender · « **Reply #14 on:** March 24, 2014, 07:39:41 PM »

Quote from: moto123 on March 23, 2014, 12:47:30 PM

To everyone, thanks for the advice. After much thought and consideration, I'm now a proud owner of omega seamaster po 8500 45.4 mm.. hehehehe

Can't post the picture here since i don't know how and probably not allowed since i'm just a newbie.

Hope to enjoy my very first "nice" watch for many years to come...cheers bro!!!

Good choice you made and Congrats on your PO, was it from the pre-owned section from fellow member tancho ?

Zen8 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 25, 2014, 08:08:39 AM »

Good choice. Omega PO is a beautiful watch in term of movement, design, functionality and finishing. Believe you up your budget. I am sure you will enjoy wearing it for years.

My PO 2500 says hi

moto123 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:32:19 PM »

Quote from: contender on March 24, 2014, 07:39:41 PM

Quote from: moto123 on March 23, 2014, 12:47:30 PM

To everyone, thanks for the advice. After much thought and consideration, I'm now a proud owner of omega seamaster po 8500 45.4 mm.. hehehehe

Can't post the picture here since i don't know how and probably not allowed since i'm just a newbie.

Hope to enjoy my very first "nice" watch for many years to come...cheers bro!!!

Good choice you made and Congrats on your PO, was it from the pre-owned section from fellow member tancho ?

I bought it from the AD which offers quite a good discount.

I did call Tancho and enquire about the PO but was told that someone had booked the watch.

Dc · « **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:36:08 PM »

Good buy bro! As a beginner, most people will consider a TAG for the first premium watch, so do I.... After u owned it for some times, u felt like going to higher range like Rolex, Pam, etc.... Watches never enough!

amir1218 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2014, 07:24:21 PM »

Quote from: moto123 on March 23, 2014, 12:47:30 PM

To everyone, thanks for the advice. After much thought and consideration, I'm now a proud owner of omega seamaster po 8500 45.4 mm.. hehehehe

Can't post the picture here since i don't know how and probably not allowed since i'm just a newbie.

Hope to enjoy my very first "nice" watch for many years to come...cheers bro!!!

Congratulations. Excellent choice in getting the 8500 PO.
I've had mine for about 9 months and I still enjoy looking at it.
The 8500 movement is good too.

dpkong · « **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2014, 08:17:12 PM »

Getting an Omega is a good start indeed!

moto123 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 26, 2014, 09:21:56 AM »

moto123 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 26, 2014, 10:12:26 AM »

hi all..this is de pix of my first "nice" n auto watch..a very satisfied customer..hehehe

this is also my first time using photobucket. hopes its ok

cheers

jason_recliner · « **Reply #22 on:** March 26, 2014, 10:30:26 AM »

Congratulations Moto. The PO is one of the most handsome dressy divers available IMO. Enjoy it!

JeepWH · « **Reply #23 on:** March 28, 2014, 11:16:54 AM »

Great watch, nice start to your collection.

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