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Offline deriku

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #25 on: May 23, 2015, 06:48:24 PM »
If pre-owned the Explorers 1 and 2 are good entry points. If new obviously the choices are more: Sub, GMT2 etc.


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Offline mydoven

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #26 on: May 23, 2015, 09:26:37 PM »
IWC... still far away from me.....  :Confused:
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Offline shwn31

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #27 on: May 24, 2015, 05:03:43 PM »
You can try to have a look at Nomos glashutte. They're just small watch manufacturer from Germany that produce in-house movement watch. Their design is simple and more to dress watch. Unfortunately they dont have any AD in Malaysia, so you can order through their website. Try have a look
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Offline Gilthoniel

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #28 on: May 24, 2015, 05:33:11 PM »
I went with a Zenith when I first started off. Discounts are still good for Zeniths
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Offline dennis.T

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #29 on: May 25, 2015, 06:16:06 PM »
Rolex thn patek...
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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #30 on: May 26, 2015, 01:16:16 AM »
Quote from: Gilthoniel on May 24, 2015, 05:33:11 PM
I went with a Zenith when I first started off. Discounts are still good for Zeniths

This is an excellent choice.  Quality, heritage, prestige, and indicated class and horological education, knowledge, and savvy on the behalf of the buyer.  Another good but slightly more predictable choice would be JLC.
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Offline theseira

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #31 on: June 12, 2015, 02:16:47 PM »
I recommend second hand Rolex submariner. Won't go wrong there as long as you pay the right price.


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Offline dualcarb

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #32 on: June 13, 2015, 08:58:03 AM »
Luxury is relative...but for me, luxury was a Tag when I started off working( 1995). I bought a 4000 series when I got my first year bonus. I was so very happy and proud of the watch. Please understand that I come from your typical average Malaysian family living in a terrace house and having parents that drive a Proton.

Along the lines, I fell in love in an IWC (2002) and got myself the 3706 after many many years of owning my one and only Tag. I bought it purely because I love the looks of the watch.

Then itchy backside me was walking around one fine day and chanced upon the Ball Engineer Master II diver GMT (2008), black dial and gold indices. The price was reasonable and I just couldn't help myself but to purchase it.

So far...I only bought watches on the average of one piece every six years. Which I thought was not too bad.

Got married not too long after and my firstborn joined us in 2011 and finally bought my very first Rolex. It was the Milgauss GV that caught my eye. Long story as to why I came to that decision, and that will be a story for another day.

2014, for my 40th birthday I got myself the GS SBGR 083 (Sold off the IWC to help fund this) as it really caught my eye and being limited to only 700 pieces worldwide, it was a real bargain for the price.

2015, while on a working trip to Frankfurt, Germany...I chanced upon the Nomos Orion 380 while walking around town. Price was also reasonable and my credit card came out faster than Wyatt Earp can draw his six shooter.

Thank you for bearing with me so far and that is my timeline for watch purchases to date.
That said...if I knew then, what I know now...if one can afford it...I would go Rolex first. The price, built quality, heritage is really bang for buck if you really think about it.
Most of the forum has already suggested that you go down that path, and so would I. Good luck and happy hunting...

Patrick
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Offline vinorus

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #33 on: June 13, 2015, 10:42:36 AM »
really appreciate your timeline story :)
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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #34 on: June 13, 2015, 11:00:20 AM »
Also check out Cartier and Chopard.
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Offline kukujiao

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #35 on: June 13, 2015, 12:29:16 PM »
1st nice watch bought was a Pam
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Offline Danheng1

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #36 on: June 13, 2015, 04:22:57 PM »
Hmmmm..... as has been mentioned, luxury is relative to one's bank account size. For me the first mechanical watch I bought was a Tissot Seastar. And the first 'so-called' timepiece was an Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow (pre-loved , of coz). However, the one I would consider Luxury would be my Rollie Sub C. There has been other Rollie's, JLC, Pam's, Breitling, Ball that came and went. But I'm still holding on to the Sub C. 



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Offline Timeless

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #37 on: June 13, 2015, 10:27:14 PM »
my criteria will be, dial > case > brand > movement > history/story 
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Offline Clicko

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #38 on: June 13, 2015, 10:28:45 PM »
I started off with Tag Aquaracer and then rollie Sub C.
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Offline Maverick27

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #39 on: June 14, 2015, 11:24:09 PM »
Rolex
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Offline kukujiao

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #40 on: June 15, 2015, 05:55:29 AM »
Patek
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Offline SKy Lim

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #41 on: June 15, 2015, 09:32:20 PM »
Quote from: dualcarb on June 13, 2015, 08:58:03 AM
Luxury is relative...but for me, luxury was a Tag when I started off working( 1995). I bought a 4000 series when I got my first year bonus. I was so very happy and proud of the watch. Please understand that I come from your typical average Malaysian family living in a terrace house and having parents that drive a Proton.

Along the lines, I fell in love in an IWC (2002) and got myself the 3706 after many many years of owning my one and only Tag. I bought it purely because I love the looks of the watch.

Then itchy backside me was walking around one fine day and chanced upon the Ball Engineer Master II diver GMT (2008), black dial and gold indices. The price was reasonable and I just couldn't help myself but to purchase it.

So far...I only bought watches on the average of one piece every six years. Which I thought was not too bad.

Got married not too long after and my firstborn joined us in 2011 and finally bought my very first Rolex. It was the Milgauss GV that caught my eye. Long story as to why I came to that decision, and that will be a story for another day.

2014, for my 40th birthday I got myself the GS SBGR 083 (Sold off the IWC to help fund this) as it really caught my eye and being limited to only 700 pieces worldwide, it was a real bargain for the price.

2015, while on a working trip to Frankfurt, Germany...I chanced upon the Nomos Orion 380 while walking around town. Price was also reasonable and my credit card came out faster than Wyatt Earp can draw his six shooter.

Thank you for bearing with me so far and that is my timeline for watch purchases to date.
That said...if I knew then, what I know now...if one can afford it...I would go Rolex first. The price, built quality, heritage is really bang for buck if you really think about it.
Most of the forum has already suggested that you go down that path, and so would I. Good luck and happy hunting...

Patrick
Your story are inspiring and i appreciate that you willing to spend your time to let us know about it  :thumbsup: you can never go wrong with Rolex either
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Offline Maverick27

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #42 on: June 15, 2015, 09:46:57 PM »
Quote from: dualcarb on June 13, 2015, 08:58:03 AM
Luxury is relative...but for me, luxury was a Tag when I started off working( 1995). I bought a 4000 series when I got my first year bonus. I was so very happy and proud of the watch. Please understand that I come from your typical average Malaysian family living in a terrace house and having parents that drive a Proton.

Along the lines, I fell in love in an IWC (2002) and got myself the 3706 after many many years of owning my one and only Tag. I bought it purely because I love the looks of the watch.

Then itchy backside me was walking around one fine day and chanced upon the Ball Engineer Master II diver GMT (2008), black dial and gold indices. The price was reasonable and I just couldn't help myself but to purchase it.

So far...I only bought watches on the average of one piece every six years. Which I thought was not too bad.

Got married not too long after and my firstborn joined us in 2011 and finally bought my very first Rolex. It was the Milgauss GV that caught my eye. Long story as to why I came to that decision, and that will be a story for another day.

2014, for my 40th birthday I got myself the GS SBGR 083 (Sold off the IWC to help fund this) as it really caught my eye and being limited to only 700 pieces worldwide, it was a real bargain for the price.

2015, while on a working trip to Frankfurt, Germany...I chanced upon the Nomos Orion 380 while walking around town. Price was also reasonable and my credit card came out faster than Wyatt Earp can draw his six shooter.

Thank you for bearing with me so far and that is my timeline for watch purchases to date.
That said...if I knew then, what I know now...if one can afford it...I would go Rolex first. The price, built quality, heritage is really bang for buck if you really think about it.
Most of the forum has already suggested that you go down that path, and so would I. Good luck and happy hunting...

Patrick

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Offline effendy131

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #43 on: October 14, 2015, 09:23:41 AM »
My preference will be rolex steel sport model.
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Offline ikttan

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #44 on: October 14, 2015, 09:17:54 PM »
First choice, or to start off with?  The term "luxury" is relative and by using that term, I assume you are asking on "street credibility" among your peers. My pick would be:-

(1) If most of your peers are not watch aficionados.

Rolex (DateJust Steel Models coz these are easily recognizable)

(2) If most of your peers do know a little about watches.

Patek (Calatrava coz I am still short of this one)

(3) If most of your peers are shifoos.

Doesn't matter what it is, just get what you like  ;D (but preferably one with in-house movement).  A swatch sistem51 also can  :Startled:

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Offline Karkas

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #45 on: October 15, 2015, 08:41:24 AM »
Rolex for me. Got myself a two tone datejust when I had my first born son 9 years ago. A crown for every achievement indeed 8)
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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #46 on: October 16, 2015, 10:55:08 AM »
 I still think Rolex is the evergreen luxury watch with versatility...that's my choice of my first luxury watch
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Offline kopykopy

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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #47 on: November 04, 2015, 07:42:24 PM »
My first expensive watch was a gift for a special occassion in Year 2003 and i could have anything that i wanted.  Of course I wanted a rolex but being a gift I couldn't ask for so much so I asked for an Omega Seamaster Professional (after having seen Pierce Brosnan as James Bond).  I still wear the Omega occassionally and I have bought 5 Rolexes since.
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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #48 on: November 05, 2015, 12:23:49 PM »
1) Rolex
2) Panerai
3) AP
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Re: First choice of luxury watches
« Reply #49 on: November 05, 2015, 04:50:39 PM »
Submariners....  But I go with DateJust  :Dancing_banana:
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