Author Topic: Affortable Pilot and Military Style Watch (Read 12366 times)

tkyong1 · « **on:** May 16, 2011, 01:14:33 PM »

Hi all sifu,

I am a newbie.

I have limited budget, any affortable pilot and military style watch to recommend.

I come across a brand name Parnis, they produce some nice pilot style watch, how is the quality?

TheHobbit · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2011, 01:25:51 PM »

It would help if we know what price range you are looking at.

tkyong1 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2011, 01:40:33 PM »

Around 500

mnazri.tan · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2011, 02:26:00 PM »

Love this seiko...about this price i think....

tkyong1 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 16, 2011, 02:42:09 PM »

Thanks, Mnazri,

I have recently bought a Seiko SNZG15k1.

I am looking for another affortable pilot style.

I come across Parnis, it seems like this company make quite a number of nice style watches, not sure reliable or not, any idea?

ck77 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 16, 2011, 03:03:00 PM »

laco .. think i pm you before

fistball · « **Reply #6 on:** May 16, 2011, 03:31:07 PM »

Go for Aristo brand. U can check it out at http://xxxxxxxxxxx

Definitely not parnis if u have the budget.

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TheHobbit · « **Reply #7 on:** May 16, 2011, 03:48:38 PM »

LACO.

G.MAC · « **Reply #8 on:** May 16, 2011, 03:52:17 PM »

laco around rm500? Is that the most basic one with the miyota movt?

TheHobbit · « **Reply #9 on:** May 16, 2011, 06:09:13 PM »

Quote from: G.MAC on May 16, 2011, 03:52:17 PM

laco around rm500? Is that the most basic one with the miyota movt?

Yes sir.

tkyong1 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 16, 2011, 09:35:03 PM »

RM500 Laco new one? sure or not?
Euro500 may be..

kenixck · « **Reply #11 on:** May 17, 2011, 05:31:37 AM »

got myself a parnis from hkg dealer, looks good, heavy, but the built quality is not there. suggest you up your budget to RM1K range for some with better swiss movt.

parnis using asian movt i believe.

tkyong1 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 17, 2011, 08:31:44 AM »

Hi Ken,

thanks for your valuable advice.
i suspect so due to the very low selling price, we get what we paid for.
my shortlist:
- Laco (online - after sales support?)
- Archimede (singapore - nearer support), malaysia also got, but damn expensive (WW# watch selling at sky high price, crazy)
- Stowa (online - after sales support)
- Steinhart (online - after sales support)

the price range of above brands is quite close, really hard to make decision.

all sifu, need your help, which brand should i go for?

many thanks in advance.

TheHobbit · « **Reply #13 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:22:42 AM »

Quote from: tkyong1 on May 17, 2011, 08:31:44 AM

Hi Ken,

thanks for your valuable advice.
i suspect so due to the very low selling price, we get what we paid for.
my shortlist:
- Laco (online - after sales support?)
- Archimede (singapore - nearer support), malaysia also got, but damn expensive (WW# watch selling at sky high price, crazy)
- Stowa (online - after sales support)
- Steinhart (online - after sales support)

the price range of above brands is quite close, really hard to make decision.

all sifu, need your help, which brand should i go for?

many thanks in advance.

tkyong,

Most of the brands you listed above use common movement and most watch repair guys can service the movement. There is usually no issues with the case, dial and hands. Most of the service people can refurbish the case if there is a need. The straps? well, there are guys here selling nice looking straps and most good shops have replacement straps. So not much to worry.

As to which watch to buy, that is a call you have to make yourself. Buy the watch that sings out to you. You only have to satisfy yourself and no one else.

All the best with your hunt, and do post the photos of the watch you finally buy.

jacky8888 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 17, 2011, 10:52:52 AM »

i bought my Laco Miyota Type A at less than RM700..
ITs a good watch with great history....

tkyong1 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 17, 2011, 01:42:01 PM »

May i ask where you bought it?

pexus · « **Reply #16 on:** May 17, 2011, 02:52:45 PM »

Quote from: tkyong1 on May 17, 2011, 08:31:44 AM

Hi Ken,

thanks for your valuable advice.
i suspect so due to the very low selling price, we get what we paid for.
my shortlist:
- Laco (online - after sales support?)
- Archimede (singapore - nearer support), malaysia also got, but damn expensive (WW# watch selling at sky high price, crazy)
- Stowa (online - after sales support)
- Steinhart (online - after sales support)

the price range of above brands is quite close, really hard to make decision.

all sifu, need your help, which brand should i go for?

many thanks in advance.

Comparatively, Stowa is premium It is a beautiful watch with good household name, if you dont mind increasing your budget..

In addition, bear in mind that those who bought online last year when Euro was slightly below RM4/Euro would have got it at slightly lower price as compared to now.

fistball · « **Reply #17 on:** May 17, 2011, 06:11:45 PM »

Laco around rm500??? u bought online or via watch boutique?

duke916sps · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2011, 02:56:13 PM »

This is nice

tkyong1 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:37:03 PM »

Nice but expensive.

duke916sps · « **Reply #20 on:** May 20, 2011, 04:18:55 PM »

Quote from: tkyong1 on May 20, 2011, 03:37:03 PM

Nice but expensive.

3k for a ETA 7750 expensive?

Manburg · « **Reply #21 on:** May 20, 2011, 06:33:30 PM »

Quote from: duke916sps on May 20, 2011, 04:18:55 PM

Quote from: tkyong1 on May 20, 2011, 03:37:03 PM
Nice but expensive.

3k for a ETA 7750 expensive?

Expensive for the OP whose stated budget is only RM500.

duke916sps · « **Reply #22 on:** May 20, 2011, 11:16:48 PM »

Quote from: Manburg on May 20, 2011, 06:33:30 PM

Quote from: duke916sps on May 20, 2011, 04:18:55 PM
Quote from: tkyong1 on May 20, 2011, 03:37:03 PM
Nice but expensive.

3k for a ETA 7750 expensive?

Expensive for the OP whose stated budget is only RM500.

Oooo... RM 500........... my bad

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