Author Topic: First choice of luxury watches (Read 28960 times)

SKy Lim · « **on:** April 12, 2015, 07:47:49 PM »

If you had to choose which luxury brand would you pick as your first watch and why?In terms of finishing,aethestics,prestigious and feel on the wrist....It can be any brand you desire,may it be people's all time favourite Rolex & Omega or watch aficionado's choice like IWC ~

sshark · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2015, 08:31:27 PM »

As a first timer, I would choose a well known brand. I will go with Panerai, Omega, IWC, B&R or Tag Huer. Knowing better now I will go for Omega, Seiko, Rolex or IWC.

SKy Lim · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2015, 08:35:24 PM »

Seiko?u mention panerai earlier,why changed,is there any particular reason?what about Audemars or JLC?

DolCeAddicT · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2015, 08:36:43 PM »

Well it all depends on your budget but you will never go wrong with a rolex.

sshark · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2015, 08:47:43 PM »

Panerai looks awfully similar to me. Having one is enough for me with limited spending budget. I believe many disagree with me on Pam.

I find AP and JLC bit like princesses, need to baby them. not to mention, they are twice or triple the price of Rolex which beyond my spending budget.

kingpin · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2015, 09:37:53 PM »

My first one is IWC. I know many sifus here will go for Rolex, JLC, PAM or Omega because of the movement or the resell value.
I got IWC for the first one because it is my dream to really owned one. Not about movement not about price... sometimes is all about how you feel when you have it. That is priceless... Seriously every time I look at my IWC I feel great!!

SKy Lim · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2015, 12:18:33 PM »

Quote from: kingpin on April 12, 2015, 09:37:53 PM

My first one is IWC. I know many sifus here will go for Rolex, JLC, PAM or Omega because of the movement or the resell value.
I got IWC for the first one because it is my dream to really owned one. Not about movement not about price... sometimes is all about how you feel when you have it. That is priceless... Seriously every time I look at my IWC I feel great!!

well said

Timeless · « **Reply #7 on:** April 18, 2015, 08:03:44 AM »

try hit rolex, pam or iwc etc. as daily beater as applicable to most occasions

kygan711 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 18, 2015, 10:08:31 AM »

When i had lower budget Tag and Omega was great.

When I went next stage I went for Panerai. I like the simple,uncluttered and clean dial vs the rest of the watch brands around. I also like the feature which we can change the straps easily which was not available in my past watches. the watch feels news everytime I change a different strap so a cheap way to not have many watches to get this same feeling.

On my next stage, I am looking at historical heritage and finishing features like AP, JLC, VC, Hublot but at the moment I still find their design very messy and cluttered. Somehow I prefer clean and simple dials. Biggest problem of course is budget. If I could afford I would probably buy them for another variety cause the finishing on this watches are great too.

tonykpk · « **Reply #9 on:** April 18, 2015, 05:03:27 PM »

hi , the best watch to own is the one our wallet could afford. Hi Chan long time no hear? regards

rahkshi007 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 19, 2015, 07:35:29 AM »

If the watch is expensive, I want it cannot be scratched, which is full ceramic.
among those high end brand, only Panerai and Hublot have full ceramic model, which will be my next target.

Hopefully Omega dark side of the moon will out a ceramic bracelet version.

Spider boy · « **Reply #11 on:** April 19, 2015, 08:20:38 AM »

I think the omega moon watch is a good start. Be it second hand or new, it has a story to tell about their ancestor that went up to moon and the lemania is a good movement. I believe a lot of collectors will definetely own one in their lifetime. But i am not sure the lemania movement is still available new nowadays. happy hunting !

sidestreaker · « **Reply #12 on:** April 19, 2015, 11:45:36 AM »

Step 1: collect all the pictures of the watches you like

Step 2: erase all the brand names on those watches

Step 3: have a second look at those watches and make your decision....

Lurch · « **Reply #13 on:** April 19, 2015, 02:38:08 PM »

Quote from: sidestreaker on April 19, 2015, 11:45:36 AM

Step 1: collect all the pictures of the watches you like

Step 2: erase all the brand names on those watches

Step 3: have a second look at those watches and make your decision....

Well said, very well said.

keith lim · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2015, 03:10:51 PM »

Im just a newbie here, and still work hard to get my wish list, step by step i will go to...

Below RM5,000 : Baume Mercier (Done),
Below RM10,000 : Tissot (Done), Tudor , B&R
Below RM20,000 : Omega
Above RM20,000 : Penerai

swleong · « **Reply #15 on:** April 20, 2015, 03:45:13 PM »

Talk about first choice, is must be ROLEX!!

or keep saving.....

DolCeAddicT · « **Reply #16 on:** April 20, 2015, 06:53:31 PM »

Hi Tony! Haven't heard from you in ages! ROO still going strong

ranj85 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 21, 2015, 06:11:40 AM »

I think a reasonable valued watch should be the first choice... normally it takes you awhile before you actually realise what kind of watches you actually want to buy... so no point in spending big money only to buy something wrong... I would go for a tag, or any other Swiss brand at the lower end of the market.... then work my way up... that's just my two cents...

CKL1213 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 21, 2015, 05:12:25 PM »

My first choice is a Patek

But I ended up a Casio

SKy Lim · « **Reply #19 on:** April 21, 2015, 05:46:25 PM »

Quote from: sidestreaker on April 19, 2015, 11:45:36 AM

Step 1: collect all the pictures of the watches you like

Step 2: erase all the brand names on those watches

Step 3: have a second look at those watches and make your decision....

That is the most brilliant answer i've came across so far...

SKy Lim · « **Reply #20 on:** April 21, 2015, 05:47:29 PM »

Quote from: CKL1213 on April 21, 2015, 05:12:25 PM

My first choice is a Patek

But I ended up a Casio

Imagine if its vice versa lol..

EvolutionZ · « **Reply #21 on:** May 04, 2015, 09:48:02 PM »

Rolex for sure.
Omega nowaday priced similar to Rolex but resale bit low

adrianlcp · « **Reply #22 on:** May 22, 2015, 09:33:58 PM »

A second hand Rolex will never go wrong..

G.MAC · « **Reply #23 on:** May 22, 2015, 10:24:21 PM »

If money was not an issue, Patek Philippe. But if i had to work for the money, then it will be Rolex

SKy Lim · « **Reply #24 on:** May 23, 2015, 06:14:35 PM »

Seems like most will go for Rolex....but which model of Rolex worth buying?

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