What if you have RM10k to buy a watch?

[hafiziza]

Assuming that I have RM10k to buy a watch, what would you recommend for me to buy.

[Yikkie]

It really depends on what kind of watch you are looking for.  Something dressy or sporty?  New or used?  Need to be a little more specific or we would all be shooting in the dark.   

[hafiziza]

Good point! Something dressy and new.

[JeepWH]

Grand Seiko, Ball, Oris, Longines..

[JOS2012]

Omega 8500 & GS Automatic

[hafiziza]

I'm thinking of buying a Breitling Navitimer. I saw an ad for a pre-owned Navitimer priced at slightly less than RM12k.

(Yes, I know that it's more than RM10k and it's not new, but what the heck, you only live once).

[howinsensitive00]

Get a brand new Grand Seiko (need to top up a bit). Or my personal favorite IWC Pilot Mark XVI (pre-owned).

[mike]

Omega Seamaster Aquaterra

[grifterfmj]

Nomos Tangomat

Pre-owned Sub No Date

[JOS2012]

An excellent choice..
I have a Tangomat GMT Plus myself…

But where do you expect the TS to buy a piece apart from online order.
Besides he might wish to try it on the wrist for a hands on view as would most ppl..

Nomos Tangomat

Pre-owned Sub No Date

[dpkong]

Hang on to your cash until you see something you really like. After that, hold yourself back and find out more about the model and brand. A decision will come after that...

[grifterfmj]

An excellent choice..
I have a Tangomat GMT Plus myself…

But where do you expect the TS to buy a piece apart from online order.
Besides he might wish to try it on the wrist for a hands on view as would most ppl..

Nomos Tangomat

Pre-owned Sub No Date

Good point. Guess i was just thinking "what would I get?" The tangomat is real classy, and looks like a real bang for buck watch

[hafiziza]

Hang on to your cash until you see something you really like. After that, hold yourself back and find out more about the model and brand. A decision will come after that...

Good advice. Can anyone recommend a Tag watch within the RM10k budget?

[kenji1903]

Hang on to your cash until you see something you really like. After that, hold yourself back and find out more about the model and brand. A decision will come after that...

Good advice. Can anyone recommend a Tag watch within the RM10k budget?

that's quite a lot to spend on a Tag... try browsing their website first and see what you like... around that budget, most probably the Carrera series

[mike]

Hang on to your cash until you see something you really like. After that, hold yourself back and find out more about the model and brand. A decision will come after that...

Good advice. Can anyone recommend a Tag watch within the RM10k budget?

10k is quite a lot for a tag. What kind of watch would you like? Dressy? Sporty? Chronograph? Classy? Diving watches?
Go to the AD and check it out first, if you really like it, then get it

[notmanic]

hmm... since you're asking what we would buy new for approx. 10 grand...

Dress
1. Junghans - Meister Kalender (beautiful piece although not any in-house movement, but totally nothing wrong with that. Tried one on and wanted to take it home)
2. Frederique Constant - Slimline Moonphase Manufacture (VFM!!!)

Sport/Casual
1. Alpina - Worldtimer Manufacture (still haven't seen one in the metal, my mind could change if it doesn't feel right)
2. Tudor - Heritage Chrono Blue (believe a bit of topping up required for a new one, but search hard enough and you may come across a rare pre-owned piece)

Hope you find something that speaks to you...

[D'Andy]

Good advice. Can anyone recommend a Tag watch within the RM10k budget?

These Tag Heuer timepieces, and they come in various guises, should be around your budget :

Carrera Calibre 16 : CV2013.FC6234
Carrera Calibre 8 : WAR5011.FC6291
Aquaracer Calibre 16 : CAP2120.BB0834
Aquaracer Calibre 5 : WAF2011.BA0818
Monaco Calibre 6: WW2110.FC6177

Have fun choosing the One that speaks to you! 

[TheWatchMan]

Good advice. Can anyone recommend a Tag watch within the RM10k budget?

You may want to add this to your choice. Latest 2014 model and dressy, if you don't mind an ETA movement.

Carrera Calibre 5: WAR211B.FC6181

[CKL1213]

232.30.42.21.01.001

[sinbad2k]

Around 10K and dressy? How about this one, if you don't mind a busy dial:
http://www.longines.com/watches/the-longines-master-collection/L2.673.4.78.6 or
http://www.longines.com/watches/the-longines-master-collection/L2.673.4.78.3

[artyca]

How about a Tissot? Nice entry level swiss watch with interesting designs!

[dualcarb]

Big yes from me for the Frederique Constant. In house movement, available in ss or gold and I was quoted RM8,300 for it. I was really in love with it. Only thing holding me back was the 42mm size. I'd prefer a smaller case for a dress watch, but that is just me...


DC

hmm... since you're asking what we would buy new for approx. 10 grand...

Dress
1. Junghans - Meister Kalender (beautiful piece although not any in-house movement, but totally nothing wrong with that. Tried one on and wanted to take it home)
2. Frederique Constant - Slimline Moonphase Manufacture (VFM!!!)

Sport/Casual
1. Alpina - Worldtimer Manufacture (still haven't seen one in the metal, my mind could change if it doesn't feel right)
2. Tudor - Heritage Chrono Blue (believe a bit of topping up required for a new one, but search hard enough and you may come across a rare pre-owned piece)

Hope you find something that speaks to you...

[D'Andy]

I just went for this pre-owned vintage in relatively pristine condition (http://andywristwatches.blogspot.com/2014/04/rolex-datejust-1.html) and am happy like bird tonight...

[hafiziza]

Thanks for all the advice. I bought a Tag (WAU111A.BA0858) at slightly less than half of my original budget.

[D'Andy]

Thanks for all the advice. I bought a Tag (WAU111A.BA0858) at slightly less than half of my original budget.

Congratulations on netting your F1 Quartz and it's a good start. Now the poison starts and it'd just be a matter of time, no pun intended, before you start watching out for mechanical watches.