Author Topic: Recommendation for nice and affordablele timepiece below RM1k . (Read 8049 times)

qsnow · « **on:** February 19, 2015, 12:07:24 AM »

Am looking for a new watch and my budget is below RM 1k. What's is your opinion and recommendation

classic, modern design or anything. I need ideas

thankyou In advanced

kingpin · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2015, 12:56:58 AM »

Hi, it is depends on what movement you need. Automatic or Quartz, Swiss, Japan or China. You are able to get a Tissot in Quartz and Orient, Seiko, Citizen in Automatic movement on your budget. Again, still depends on what are you are looking for. You can narrow down a bit on the choices then more direct recommendation can be introduced to you. Only my 2 cents.

Timeless · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2015, 05:52:08 AM »

perhaps casio, luminox, anstead oceanis etc.

spacewalker · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2015, 07:13:53 AM »

For around 1k, you can consider Tissot V8 with leather strap.

JeepWH · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2015, 07:48:08 AM »

Seiko divers after discount

hidden830726 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2015, 08:02:28 AM »

Take a look at:
Orient mako, orient bambino and symphony
Orient is actually sister company of seiko, and They are highly regards in the wis community.

qsnow · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2015, 08:10:03 AM »

Quote from: kingpin on February 19, 2015, 12:56:58 AM

Hi, it is depends on what movement you need. Automatic or Quartz, Swiss, Japan or China. You are able to get a Tissot in Quartz and Orient, Seiko, Citizen in Automatic movement on your budget. Again, still depends on what are you are looking for. You can narrow down a bit on the choices then more direct recommendation can be introduced to you. Only my 2 cents.

Thank you for the tip.
My preference would be either Japan or Swiss but not to China. This might be an obvious sense of stereotype towards the quality of their other production, however, you guys are welcome to input any advise to adment my negative perspective about towards China watch.

As in movement of the watch, Mechanical movement is much preferable. But, any great Quartz movement is still welcome

Another concern of mine Is that I love leather strap watches but the strap doesn't capable for my daily usage because sweat will make it stink and this is annoying. Being said that I'm looking for a Daily Watch

hidden830726 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2015, 08:30:54 AM »

If mechanical, for daily wear,

Anything from Seiko, Orient, Citizen is good. Tissot also come into mind

Last but not least, DW..... hahah

qsnow · « **Reply #8 on:** February 19, 2015, 10:02:23 AM »

Quote from: hidden830726 on February 19, 2015, 08:30:54 AM

If mechanical, for daily wear,

Anything from Seiko, Orient, Citizen is good. Tissot also come into mind

Last but not least, DW..... hahah

Not a fan of DW too mainstream nothing special for me haha.

hidden830726 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 19, 2015, 11:20:23 AM »

TS,

You may want to read this article and use it for reference. Not say its 100% correct tho, but WUS kind of agree

http://examinedliving.com/products/fashion/best-watches-automatic

roystock · « **Reply #10 on:** February 19, 2015, 03:14:51 PM »

Quote from: hidden830726 on February 19, 2015, 11:20:23 AM

TS,

You may want to read this article and use it for reference. Not say its 100% correct tho, but WUS kind of agree

http://examinedliving.com/products/fashion/best-watches-automatic

The link is awesome

hidden830726 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 19, 2015, 04:37:22 PM »

Quote from: roystock on February 19, 2015, 03:14:51 PM

Quote from: hidden830726 on February 19, 2015, 11:20:23 AM
TS,

You may want to read this article and use it for reference. Not say its 100% correct tho, but WUS kind of agree

http://examinedliving.com/products/fashion/best-watches-automatic

The link is awesome

yup. Totally awesome. But dunno whether fit into TS preference or not.

kingpin · « **Reply #12 on:** February 19, 2015, 05:04:02 PM »

Quote from: hidden830726 on February 19, 2015, 11:20:23 AM

TS,

You may want to read this article and use it for reference. Not say its 100% correct tho, but WUS kind of agree

http://examinedliving.com/products/fashion/best-watches-automatic

This is the good article. Awesome sharing!!

Narco · « **Reply #13 on:** February 19, 2015, 05:20:29 PM »

SKX007 is awesome as well.

splee · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2015, 10:53:54 AM »

Can try Orange Monster too. SRP309

qsnow · « **Reply #15 on:** February 20, 2015, 11:55:18 AM »

1)Any idea where can I hunt a Seiko SKX007 in Subang ? Shopping Mall preferably.
2)What would be the price range of SKX007?
3)What is the different between SKX-009KC , SKX007Kc, SKX007k ?

Thankyou all guru for input in advance

kingpin · « **Reply #16 on:** February 20, 2015, 02:57:06 PM »

1) I think you better go to MidValley, I see few shops there are selling this model.
2) The price range is around 1k or lesser, depend on the discount.
3) Not a Seiko fan, cant help.

JeepWH · « **Reply #17 on:** February 20, 2015, 06:08:57 PM »

Quote from: qsnow on February 20, 2015, 11:55:18 AM

1)Any idea where can I hunt a Seiko SKX007 in Subang ? Shopping Mall preferably.
2)What would be the price range of SKX007?
3)What is the different between SKX-009KC , SKX007Kc, SKX007k ?

Thankyou all guru for input in advance

(1) cannot help, in jb i know la.

(2) RRP 1200 +- normally after disc can go ard 750-950, depending on whether is rubber strap or bracelet.

(3) Models ending with K means movt made in Malaysia, Singapore or HK, those ending with J means made in Japan.

SKX 009 - Pepsi bezel, (blue red bezel).
SKX 007 - Black bezel, standard look.

Hope it helps.

qsnow · « **Reply #18 on:** February 21, 2015, 11:06:42 AM »

Thank you all for your input:)

jason_recliner · « **Reply #19 on:** February 22, 2015, 10:10:02 PM »

FYI J doesn't indicate made in Japan. They are all made in Malaysia, J indicates a specific market.

JeepWH · « **Reply #20 on:** February 23, 2015, 05:40:51 AM »

Quote from: jason_recliner on February 22, 2015, 10:10:02 PM

FYI J doesn't indicate made in Japan. They are all made in Malaysia, J indicates a specific market.

read this
http://www.thewatchsite.com/12-reference-articles-faq-model-guides/132-differences-between-skx007k-skx007j-explained.html

jason_recliner · « **Reply #21 on:** February 23, 2015, 08:10:22 AM »

Yep.

My understanding is that they are all made in Malaysia and designated according to market. In Japan, it is legal to mark an item Made in Japan if it is made in another country under certain conditions.

hansrayney · « **Reply #22 on:** February 26, 2015, 08:03:13 AM »

Quote from: qsnow on February 20, 2015, 11:55:18 AM

1)Any idea where can I hunt a Seiko SKX007 in Subang ? Shopping Mall preferably.
2)What would be the price range of SKX007?
3)What is the different between SKX-009KC , SKX007Kc, SKX007k ?

Thankyou all guru for input in advance

You can go to any watch shop, the price is always in the same range.
The cheapest i found so far is RM850.
Tht is in Wangsa Maju.

arsene · « **Reply #23 on:** February 26, 2015, 12:55:46 PM »

i will recommend seiko premier ~ but maybe slightly over your budget ~

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