Author Topic: IWC, Chopard or Tag Heuer (Read 42713 times)

TheHobbit · « **Reply #50 on:** May 10, 2011, 05:10:09 PM »

Quote from: tpetra87 on May 10, 2011, 04:41:06 PM

6.30 watch hand position? Hehe. I only aware that i must not change the date in time between 10pm until 2am. Can u elaborate more on the 6.30 watch hand posn pls.

Yes it is the 'safe' position to adjust the date, unless you do one full rotation to ensure the date change at 12 midnight and subsequently position the hands at what ever time (but not between 10 pm to 2 am) to adjust the date. So with the hands at the 6:30 position, you are pretty sure the calendar mechanism has not engaged (if evening) or have just disengaged (if morning).

Typically I will do one full rotation of the hands to make sure the date changes and subsequently position it at 6:30 (pm) before I adjust the date. Why pm? Well after changing the date (to the day before), You don't have to turn so many time the crown to change the date (at midnight) and subsequently to the correct time.

Hope I did not confuse anybody.

G.MAC · « **Reply #51 on:** May 10, 2011, 06:26:45 PM »

is the 6.30 rule for all chronos regardless of brand? are they applicable to chronos only? just curious. wasnt aware of such a rule either. good to know about it.

HK416 · « **Reply #52 on:** May 10, 2011, 07:19:42 PM »

The 6.30 rule applies to any day and date watch. It's the safest and easiest way to make sure you're at the safest position to change the date.

arki888 · « **Reply #53 on:** May 10, 2011, 08:10:44 PM »

1st choice iwc for me. 2nd will be chopard.

cheers.
bobby hu

G.MAC · « **Reply #54 on:** May 10, 2011, 08:49:39 PM »

Quote from: HK416 on May 10, 2011, 07:19:42 PM

The 6.30 rule applies to any day and date watch. It's the safest and easiest way to make sure you're at the safest position to change the date.

noted. thanks for the advice.

Maverick27 · « **Reply #55 on:** May 10, 2011, 09:02:44 PM »

Thanks guys. But im still trying to understand it. So we set the time to 6.30pm before we can set the day and date? Am i correct? Btw, this is the picture of it. I cant take my eyes off this watch

HK416 · « **Reply #56 on:** May 10, 2011, 09:08:20 PM »

Quote from: tpetra87 on May 10, 2011, 09:02:44 PM

Thanks guys. But im still trying to understand it. So we set the time to 6.30pm before we can set the day and date? Am i correct? Btw, this is the picture of it. I cant take my eyes off this watch

Yes, that's right. You set at 6.30 pm is the best position. Nice pics, congrats!!!

HK416 · « **Reply #57 on:** May 10, 2011, 09:23:38 PM »

This is my Portuguese Chrono and yes, I wear it even when I'm cycling.

Maverick27 · « **Reply #58 on:** May 11, 2011, 12:00:41 AM »

Quote from: HK416 on May 10, 2011, 09:23:38 PM

This is my Portuguese Chrono and yes, I wear it even when I'm cycling.

Wohooo!!! Very beautiful Portuguese Chrono

Congrats on it HK416.

HK416 · « **Reply #59 on:** May 11, 2011, 05:14:34 AM »

Quote from: tpetra87 on May 11, 2011, 12:00:41 AM

Quote from: HK416 on May 10, 2011, 09:23:38 PM
This is my Portuguese Chrono and yes, I wear it even when I'm cycling.

Wohooo!!! Very beautiful Portuguese Chrono Congrats on it HK416.

Thanks, it will be an Ingineur Mission Earth soon coz it's quite costly for me to replace the strap every one year of all the sweat when I do outdoor stuffs. It will be strictly for casual or dress occasion.

Maverick27 · « **Reply #60 on:** May 11, 2011, 06:25:27 AM »

How much it cost u each time u replace the strap?

G.MAC · « **Reply #61 on:** May 11, 2011, 08:23:46 AM »

should use something like a g shock for your outdoor activities. I would be stunned if someone used a IWC Port Chrono with leather strap for outdoor activities.

HK416 · « **Reply #62 on:** May 11, 2011, 08:39:16 AM »

Quote from: G.MAC on May 11, 2011, 08:23:46 AM

should use something like a g shock for your outdoor activities. I would be stunned if someone used a IWC Port Chrono with leather strap for outdoor activities.

That's why I have to switch to Ingineur, anyway I have to proof our brand.

Maverick27 · « **Reply #63 on:** May 12, 2011, 09:22:05 PM »

btw HK416. i would love to see a close up photo of your portuguese chrono. i keep googling it around, it is soooo beautiful

HK416 · « **Reply #64 on:** May 12, 2011, 09:58:19 PM »

http://s1113.photobucket.com/albums/k515/HK416S/?action=view&current=199387_1770424895398_1082514526_31723138_1909004_n.jpg&mediafilter=noflash

Maverick27 · « **Reply #65 on:** May 13, 2011, 12:57:50 AM »

Horous · « **Reply #66 on:** June 16, 2011, 08:48:42 PM »

Cant really compare Tag with IWC and Chopard, their different tiers. Between IWC and Chopard, I think IWC have better brand recognition hence resale value. Chopard also retail jeweral and accesories, so for a pure watch enthusiast, IWC is the one to go!!

Gigi · « **Reply #67 on:** June 19, 2011, 09:37:50 AM »

Quote from: Horous on June 16, 2011, 08:48:42 PM

Cant really compare Tag with IWC and Chopard, their different tiers. Between IWC and Chopard, I think IWC have better brand recognition hence resale value. Chopard also retail jeweral and accesories, so for a pure watch enthusiast, IWC is the one to go!!

do you buy the watch for investment / resale later? Because you seems to be that kind of buyer. If i were you i would prefer to invest in some other thing instead of watches. I buy watch to wear because its workmanship and movement and not because of resale or recognition by other ppl (sad to say some ppl does so )

do you even look at chopard watch at all? Try to look at the luc series and gmt pro one instead of mille migila series. Some of the watch really nice and not to mention unik movement (winded by micromotor).

Both iwc and chopard had pro and cons and had different kind of style, so its up to buyer to decide.

Sid Vicious · « **Reply #68 on:** June 19, 2011, 12:00:54 PM »

I'm into iwc now too especially after seeing a frens top gun but I'll still that elusive Rolex then look for an iwc n panarei

This forum has poisoned me

Btw hk416, I really like the way u cycle with ur iwc mate. Really says it all with that pinarello of urs although I've yet to see anyone here cycle in anything then a polar, timed or suunto

it also shouts of the watch being something more then just a jewelry

it actually has specific function

Gigi I'd buy a watch to wear

if got resale value a bonus but id buy it cause I like it. Im all for wearing a pair of jeans to rough it out or driving a 4x4 to go off road

so the watch should be bought to wear and cause it looks good

dennis.T · « **Reply #69 on:** June 19, 2011, 09:42:58 PM »

Abel, i am disagree with u

I buy watch to wear is not only because of its workmanship and movement but also their marketing strategy = heritage

Gigi · « **Reply #70 on:** June 20, 2011, 02:05:47 AM »

Quote from: dennistwc on June 19, 2011, 09:42:58 PM

Abel, i am disagree with u
I buy watch to wear is not only because of its workmanship and movement but also their marketing strategy = heritage

reminded me of moonwatch or frog man bomb the ship herritage

. Ha ha

dennis.T · « **Reply #71 on:** June 20, 2011, 08:47:08 PM »

buy the watch u like...heck care the resale value...u only live once

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #72 on:** June 20, 2011, 09:10:39 PM »

Quote from: dennistwc on June 20, 2011, 08:47:08 PM

buy the watch u like...heck care the resale value...u only live once

I dunno why ppl are so preoccupied with resale value of their watch?

do they think about the resale value of their underwear and jeans?

even diamonds do not have any resale value at all... if you wanna think about resale value wear some bloody 99.99 gold mint coins and you'll definitely have some resale value on those.

Sid Vicious · « **Reply #73 on:** June 21, 2011, 05:55:48 AM »

+1 terence

hanz079 · « **Reply #74 on:** June 21, 2011, 07:34:59 AM »

I agree with terrence, that's why I hijacked his quote...

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