Need opinions help me please :'(

[syamieclaws]

Hi im a student currently and was thinking of buying an automatic watch that i can use long term. but the thing is i dont really understand much about the movement qualities and stuff. ive been through some articles n research in the net and from what i understand that swiss made watches are like the best in the market but costs a fortune too.

and recently i have had an eye on some ingersoll watches here in shah alam, i really like the design actually but im not sure about the quality eventhough from the outside, it looks like it is very well built. but i still cant tell whether the brand is a good quality one or just some overpriced watch brands in the market.

my budget right now is about 1000 to 1400 ringgit only and i think that with this amount of money i cant really get swiss made automatic watches.

but still, to watch experts here in the forum please help me. at least help me guiding on which one is better in quality for the long term so that i can put a smile on my face wearing a good quality timepiece.

sorry for the long post. THANKS!

[Danheng1]

Hi! Movement is the engine of the watch. You'd want one that is reliable and  established. I don't think I can give you a full explanation in a short paragraph. But there are plenty of articles out there.

Watches are really subjective objects. If you like it means you like it. While I personally would not go for a Chinese made watch but to each his own.

For your budget, I would instead look at seiko. They make good watches from budget to luxury (Grand Seiko). Maybe you can pick up a slightly used Sumo but there are plenty to choose from at sub $1500 range  (SKX009 is one of my fav)

Hope this helps.


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[Timeless]

perhaps consider japan movement such as orient, citizen, seiko etc.

[syamieclaws]

Hi Danheng1! So according to your comment, i would say that the ingersoll watch is not preferred right?

So how about citizen? Is it okay or others might be better than that? I only know some common brands though. Still new and its actually gonna be my first watch before really getting into collecting others.

Still, thanks for your opinion though! Appreciate it very much.

[raveen13]

Go with common brands. Seiko, Citizen and Orient have beautiful watches in your price range. Take a look at Seiko SKZ and SRP series. Commonly known as "Stargate" .

[syamieclaws]

Go with common brands. Seiko, Citizen and Orient have beautiful watches in your price range. Take a look at Seiko SKZ and SRP series. Commonly known as "Stargate" .

Thanks raveen13... later today ill go on a watch hunt myb at ioi puchong. Went there before and saw a shop somewhere on the ground floor. Hope i can find what i want though or else have to go hunting. Haha

[syamieclaws]

perhaps consider japan movement such as orient, citizen, seiko etc.

These brands have automatics for that price range right?

[raveen13]

Yes

[jetstrim]

I'd lean towards a pre owned Seiko sumo rather than a new ingersoll. Tis is an iconic seiko which is sought after and well made

[yinho]

When my first purchased for a proper watch, I was initially eyeing on Ingersoll watches because they offer many unique design with very attractive pricing. Not 100% unique but undeniably quite a dressy watch. But after much researching that they uses china made movement, I've then decided to up my budget to mido multifort and gotten my first swiss ETA movement. I think if I've gotten one of the Ingersoll I would not be as satisfied as getting a swiss watch.

[syamieclaws]

I'd lean towards a pre owned Seiko sumo rather than a new ingersoll. Tis is an iconic seiko which is sought after and well made

ive found this model in mudah.my (SEIKO 5 Sports SRP645K1 Automatic LIMITED EDITION) and i thought i wanna check it out at the store itself. is it ok? its a seiko brand too

[spacewalker]

you can get Swiss Made automatic watches with MYR1400 budget. 

[Timeless]

Go with common brands. Seiko, Citizen and Orient have beautiful watches in your price range. Take a look at Seiko SKZ and SRP series. Commonly known as "Stargate" .

Thanks raveen13... later today ill go on a watch hunt myb at ioi puchong. Went there before and saw a shop somewhere on the ground floor. Hope i can find what i want though or else have to go hunting. Haha

u may go to 2nd floor, there is a shop selling Seiko too, the shop carry quite a comprehensive model

[Timeless]

perhaps consider japan movement such as orient, citizen, seiko etc.

These brands have automatics for that price range right?

yup, mostly around your budget

[dualcarb]

From all the replies here, I would like to add on that Seiko is the way to go. Google Seiko 007 or 009. It is well within your price range and it is something that stands the test of time...

[syamieclaws]

you can get Swiss Made automatic watches with MYR1400 budget. 

ahh i see! so which brand is available for that price range? btw is swatch ok?

[spacewalker]

The basic automatic from Tissot or Certina. Swatch is more for teen, btw they not produce many automatic model.

[syamieclaws]

The basic automatic from Tissot or Certina. Swatch is more for teen, btw they not produce many automatic model.

yeah i went to the store few weeks back and only see like two automatic models for swatch. haha. okay ill try n survey tissot n certina in a few days. still got like two more weeks before deciding though. hehe

[hidden830726]

Seiko SARB series is definitely a must look at this budget.

Orient Bambino (dressy) and Orient Mako (Divevy) also worth a look.

[syamieclaws]

Seiko SARB series is definitely a must look at this budget.

Orient Bambino (dressy) and Orient Mako (Divevy) also worth a look.

Yeah i was thinking about seiko SARB too since many suggest that particular brand. Is 1400 enough for a brand new watch or a pre owned?

[rizjac]

Hi...i agree with most of the forummers....Seiko is indeed a good bet for that price range...Monster is a rather cool watch that is also iconic ....however...personally ..the only drawback is that it is of mineral crystal ...a watch to me, once it gets a single scratch on its glass, would not look so nice anymore ....just my opinion...i'd rather go for anything with Sapphire on it (i.e. tissots, micro brands, tissot)...

[syamieclaws]

Hi...i agree with most of the forummers....Seiko is indeed a good bet for that price range...Monster is a rather cool watch that is also iconic ....however...personally ..the only drawback is that it is of mineral crystal ...a watch to me, once it gets a single scratch on its glass, would not look so nice anymore ....just my opinion...i'd rather go for anything with Sapphire on it (i.e. tissots, micro brands, tissot)...

Yes ive researched bout sapphire n mineral too. But do entry level tissot offer watches with sapphire glass? And do i have to raise my budget to get one?

[rizjac]

If I'm not mistaken, all Tissots are of Sapphire....Some would say that you can easily polish off the light scratches off the mineral glass but Sapphire is a better choice i feel...the tissot autos are prolly in the range of RM3k

[hidden830726]

I think very important is for you to state the purpose of the watch, I would assume it is for daily usage. Then the next question is what kind of watch u like as your first watch. Dive watch? Dressy abit? Chronograph? By answering this, you can then narrow down your search.

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[spacewalker]

I think very important is for you to state the purpose of the watch, I would assume it is for daily usage. Then the next question is what kind of watch u like as your first watch. Dive watch? Dressy abit? Chronograph? By answering this, you can then narrow down your search.

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Hidden830726 is right, those is the character you have to consider first.