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Offline sathi34

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Hi everyone :)
« on: December 09, 2014, 05:49:58 AM »
Hi everyone, I'm a newbie in anything related to watches and watch collecting . Came across this forum and learned quite a lot about watches. Thank you MWF.

Thinking back, it's been more than 10 years since I wore a watch! Yes, can you believe it, more than 10 years not wearing watches (I'm 27 by the way). I was that kind of person who always felt there's something on my hand when i wear watches. But lately, I've been fascinated about watches and watch collecting, and been through this forum everyday. I guess it's never too late to fall in love with anything :D

Do you guys have any sugesstion on what kind of watch to buy as my 1st watch after 10 years? It is either buying a preowned watch from this forum or buying a new watch from Seiya Japan. My budget is 2000, being that i want to start from below  :laugh:

Hope to learn a lot from the members here. :)

Offline KimmJio

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Re: Hi everyone :)
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2014, 10:03:39 AM »
Hi and welcome.

Like you, I'm relatively new in this forum as well as into my watch collection.
Before focusing on your budget. First of first, what kind of sizes do u like and what is maximum case size u can wear?
Secondly, what genre are u looking at? Something big n bold like a pilot? Or rugged like a diver? Dressy or sporty? Or something that's simple yet classy? Or a timepiece that looks complicated enough to feel more than its actually priced?  ;D ;D

After these prerequisites are set for yourself, u should be able to get more specific recommendations from fellow members here.

Offline sathi34

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Re: Hi everyone :)
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2014, 05:56:15 PM »
Hi KimmJio,

Nice to meet you. So many things to consider haha. Well, medium size is my preference, and I like Seiko. I like the pilot and diver models. Actually I have my eyes on a particular Japan Market only model, Limited edition:

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But I find it hard to decide, is it better to buy a new model, or to buy a better preowned model that is below market price? 
« Last Edit: December 12, 2014, 09:53:47 AM by dennis.T »

Offline dennis.T

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Re: Hi everyone :)
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2014, 09:58:26 AM »
welcome to the forum, as Kimmjio mentioned put your budget a side and list down your requirement for the watch if not you will go nowhere.

Seiko is good watch which ranging from few hundred bucks to few hundred thousand bucks :o. Apart from seiko, you may consider orient and citizen. Most important is make sure you are happy with what you bought.  ;)