Author Topic: My first Swiss Watch (Read 11712 times)

clj · « **on:** January 08, 2015, 11:22:32 AM »

Hi all sifu!
I think my topic is quite popular in this forum

Im a newbie and thinking to buy a "4 digit" watch. Initially, I was looking for RM4k+ dress watch but end up with some over budget watches after hunting and surfing around MWF.
I fall in love with these 2 watches and I hope to get some review/comment from all here. Meanwhile, suggestion on other watches are welcome.

1) Mido Baroncelli Moonphase M8607.4.M1.4

2) Frederique Constant Slimline Moonphase Manufacture FC-705V4S4

Thank you in advance!

p/s: Am not sure whether comparing orange to apple as I saw some post that both brands are not in the same category.

mike · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2015, 04:40:10 PM »

Neither. If I were you, I will have 2 choices. First to save up more and get a better watch, because buying watches at this price I would say rather you buy a higher end, or dont buy at all. Second choice, would be hunting for a pre-owned watch in the range of the price.

Well, everyone have their own preference. If you insist on buying, I would go for the FC! But I don't think the FC is within ur 4K+ budget..

Another suggestion would be the LLD!

mikeylacroix · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2015, 06:35:19 PM »

Get this http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=1404210

clj · « **Reply #3 on:** January 09, 2015, 08:13:39 AM »

Quote from: mikster on January 08, 2015, 04:40:10 PM

Neither. If I were you, I will have 2 choices. First to save up more and get a better watch, because buying watches at this price I would say rather you buy a higher end, or dont buy at all. Second choice, would be hunting for a pre-owned watch in the range of the price.

Well, everyone have their own preference. If you insist on buying, I would go for the FC! But I don't think the FC is within ur 4K+ budget..

Another suggestion would be the LLD!

ya bro, both FC n Mido are over my budget. Any recommendation for 4k+ watch?

clj · « **Reply #4 on:** January 09, 2015, 08:15:53 AM »

Quote from: mikeylacroix on January 08, 2015, 06:35:19 PM

Get this http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=1404210

Nice watch!
Im actually looking for a dress watch now and for sure will keep this in my list when I wanna get another watch.

squasub · « **Reply #5 on:** January 09, 2015, 03:47:01 PM »

only swiss watch? dont u want to have a look for vintage grand seiko?

shwn31 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 09, 2015, 11:03:17 PM »

Around that price range. I suggest you go for oris or ball. Get a pre-owned watch

chrisyen · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2015, 08:02:25 AM »

the FC looks classy

Narco · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2015, 09:49:53 AM »

I think u might want to consider what and why do u need that watch for. Mikster got a point. I also think it is a personal choice. As for me, I like my watch to be flexible for both formal and informal situation. Like it to look sharp when I'm dress down and even sharper when I need to suit up. I found that for me, I'm more suitable for the sport model (submariner, orient ray, aquaracer) kind of thing.

I like Jurghans of the design and lightless but for me it is not flexible enough (Jurghans are beautiful especially for a dress watch).

Cut thing shorts, if u have a watch that u like so much and can't stop thinking of it, go for that. If it is over budget, safe up and be loyal at hunting that. Otherwise, it will hunt u for the rest of ur life till the moment u got it on ur wrist

sinbad2k · « **Reply #9 on:** January 14, 2015, 02:29:13 PM »

Unlike others advising you to get a particular brand, I'd advise you to ask yourself what are you looking for in purchasing the watch. If it's just like what you mentioned, as a dress watch, both of the watches are fine though there are other cheaper alternatives. If you're looking for a watch as a dress watch that also carry some "prestige/status" and doesn't look that "cheap", both of the brands are still fine and there are many more that carry higher "prestige/status"(according to some ppl) that are much more expensive.

So, the question now is how much $ are you willing to part with to get a dress watch?And how will you wear it?(as a daily watch?, to parties?, dinners?,formal events?,to pasar malam?, etc..).

JeepWH · « **Reply #10 on:** January 18, 2015, 03:34:28 PM »

Buying a watch depends on your own preference, budget, purpose and most importantly whether you like it or not.

Timeless · « **Reply #11 on:** January 20, 2015, 06:18:19 AM »

Go for it if the watch sing to u. I vote for FC and alternative choice will be Ball then

clj · « **Reply #12 on:** January 20, 2015, 07:42:47 AM »

hi, thanks for the replies! In fact i started from a RM1k+ Tissot watch. After look see look see, I decided to pay up to get a better one, say around RM4k but not manage to get a watch that I like in this price range. And I would like to get a new watch instead of pre-owned. Still trying to look around.

mikeylacroix,
this is a very nice watch indeed but I prefer a dress watch for time being.

squasub,
I own a Seiko but itz a 'normal' watch lar. So, I would like to get another brand.

shwn31,
Oris not my cup of tea. I like Ball but can't get the model I like from the shop I visited yet.

chrisyen,
thanks!

Narco,
I got your point and 100% agree! I have a sportier rubber strap watch and now would like to own a dress watch for the moment when I feel like "being a gentleman"

Junghans is very nice indeed. Thanks for intro this brand to me and I will look into it.

sinbad2k,
good 1! Could you intro some watches that carry higher "prestige/status"? say within RM10k range?

JeepWH & femann,
Thanks for your comment. I will follow my heart at the end of the day for sure

rahkshi007 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 22, 2015, 01:42:52 PM »

U might consider the Tissot complication too.. fall in your budget range.

mike · « **Reply #14 on:** January 22, 2015, 01:56:02 PM »

Seiko is not a normal watch bro.. Seiko is much better than u think it is

clj · « **Reply #15 on:** January 22, 2015, 01:58:09 PM »

Sorry bro
thanks for clarification

JeepWH · « **Reply #16 on:** January 23, 2015, 07:19:06 AM »

Quote from: mikster on January 22, 2015, 01:56:02 PM

Seiko is not a normal watch bro.. Seiko is much better than u think it is

+1 from me too.

Nobby · « **Reply #17 on:** January 23, 2015, 08:45:35 AM »

Quote from: mikster on January 22, 2015, 01:56:02 PM

Seiko is not a normal watch bro.. Seiko is much better than u think it is

Oh yes it is...oh no it's not

An opinion

Clicko · « **Reply #18 on:** January 23, 2015, 10:22:36 AM »

Seiko is a true watchmaker.

clj · « **Reply #19 on:** January 26, 2015, 08:51:14 AM »

sorry all
my bad
i dun mean Seiko is cheap but the Seiko watch I own is at the lower range

Geneve · « **Reply #20 on:** January 27, 2015, 09:39:13 AM »

Quote from: chonglj on January 20, 2015, 07:42:47 AM

sinbad2k,
good 1! Could you intro some watches that carry higher "prestige/status"? say within RM10k range?

Hmm just wondering why you look for 10k range watches for now if your budget is 4k, or you want save up for a better level watch?
Just curious...

clj · « **Reply #21 on:** January 27, 2015, 09:55:04 AM »

Quote from: Geneve on January 27, 2015, 09:39:13 AM

Hmm just wondering why you look for 10k range watches for now if your budget is 4k, or you want save up for a better level watch?
Just curious...

yup.... decided to increase my budget to 10k

Narco · « **Reply #22 on:** January 28, 2015, 09:32:07 PM »

Buy.. Buy.. Buy

vtecdiehard · « **Reply #23 on:** February 01, 2015, 07:52:26 PM »

MIDO for me....maybe i just need a piece like that ^^. so what did you get in the end?

Narco · « **Reply #24 on:** February 01, 2015, 09:18:17 PM »

RM10k.. Consider a Tudor?

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Author Topic: My first Swiss Watch (Read 11712 times)