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Offline takashi78

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Watch for below RM1k
« on: September 09, 2011, 02:28:35 PM »
Itchy, thinking of getting something below 1k for a beater.
Something out of the norm and not conventional ;D
After you see some of my shortlisted ones below you might be able to get my preferred style :P

-Anything 36mm and above.
-Quartz/Ecodrive/auto/manual is ok, prefer manual.
-Display back if possible.
-Strap or bracelet does not matter.
-Dress or sports ok.
-Any material is fine also.

-NO square or rectangular case.
-NO homage pieces for now unless it is unique.
-NO Russian.
-NO black or red dials.

Watches i have shortlisted as of now is as below, open to suggestions and discussion. Maybe is good for future when someone is looking for similar budget watches.
All pics below taken from google.

1- Seiko Alba Riki Watanabe at 36mm i believe.
Pic from "Hugo14 of Chronomag forum"



2- Classic G-shock, the one on the right.


Thats all i can think of right now.
Hmmmm any skeleton watches to recommend?
The Swatch is nice but unless it comes with a strap, the bracelet is just ugly IMO.
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Offline brolex

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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2011, 02:33:29 PM »
The Seiko is hot, but the Classic G gets my vote.

Before landyshah gets all excited, I only have love for the classic G  ;D
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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2011, 06:11:36 PM »
Quote from: takashi78 on September 09, 2011, 02:28:35 PM
Itchy, thinking of getting something below 1k for a beater.
Something out of the norm and not conventional ;D
After you see some of my shortlisted ones below you might be able to get my preferred style :P

-Anything 36mm and above.
-Quartz/Ecodrive/auto/manual is ok, prefer manual.
-Display back if possible.
-Strap or bracelet does not matter.
-Dress or sports ok.
-Any material is fine also.

-NO square or rectangular case.
-NO homage pieces for now unless it is unique.
-NO Russian.
-NO black or red dials.


I'm also feeling (very) itchy!  ;D
What about Seiko 5 models - there are many, I know - with display back?  :-\
Take care, Ciao!  :thumbsup:
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Offline dpkong

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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2011, 08:08:50 PM »
what's wrong with the Exp1 as a daily beater?
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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2011, 08:47:48 PM »
wow, riki looks good.

for me a daily watch got to be with steel bracelet, as my skin gets itchy and rashes quickly when i wear rubber or leather strap.

is there any swiss army under 1k?
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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2011, 09:47:35 PM »
This is my fave:



I'm looking at these myself ;)






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Offline takashi78

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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2011, 09:58:17 PM »
I already have a Seiko-5. The Orient i once had the version with the "open heart" also.
No Chinese hence the Perpetual is out hehe.

Just thought of another one but dont know if can get for below 1k.
Citizen Ecozilla
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Offline G.MAC

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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2011, 10:14:08 PM »
If the Ecozilla, pre-owned also the price is above RM1k. What about Citizen Nighthawk or Orca? 
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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2011, 09:15:43 AM »
Any particular model or the Orca you would like to share?

The Nighthawk is too busy for me.
I prefer 3 hands max and maybe a power reserve hand at most.
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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2011, 09:19:13 AM »
How about Ingersoll?
Some of it is below 1k....
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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2011, 10:10:02 AM »
1. How about a Kemner? He lists on xbay once in a while.

2. This one is new. Have not seen it locally yet. Comes in a few colours.


3. Victorinox Night Vision. The LED flashlight intrigues me.
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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2011, 10:13:52 AM »
seen and handled the one with LED... quite the ugly step sister to me  :Laughing_on_floor:
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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2011, 10:21:31 AM »
The first Victorinox is right up my alley! My fav color too.
Only comes in nato?
Whats the model number?

As for Kemner i am trying to stay away form homage this round.
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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2011, 10:32:53 AM »
Quote from: takashi78 on September 10, 2011, 10:21:31 AM
The first Victorinox is right up my alley! My fav color too.
Only comes in nato?
Whats the model number?

As for Kemner i am trying to stay away form homage this round.

takashi78,

the model is new, released in Basel 2011. Body is 40 mm and is made of nylon fibre. The bezel is aluminium and it is 40 mm. Movement is quartz. It is expected to cost about USD 320. And yes, it only comes with the NATO. Colours are navy gray, commando black, desert beige or khaki green. Model number for the green one is 241514. Also eying it.
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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2011, 10:36:05 AM »
Quite costly for a quartz, any idea if its out in the market yet?
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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #15 on: September 10, 2011, 12:48:48 PM »
Quote from: HusH on September 10, 2011, 10:10:02 AM

3. Victorinox Night Vision. The LED flashlight intrigues me.


I kinda like it!  :D
Clean lines and modern looking. Any idea how much and where to buy?
Take care, Ciao!  :thumbsup:
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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #16 on: September 10, 2011, 02:00:42 PM »
Quote from: takashi78 on September 10, 2011, 10:21:31 AM
The first Victorinox is right up my alley! My fav color too.
Only comes in nato?
Whats the model number?

As for Kemner i am trying to stay away form homage this round.

More details here:
http://www.ablogtoread.com/swiss-army-new-original-watch/
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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #17 on: September 10, 2011, 02:03:04 PM »
Quote from: bryankwc on September 10, 2011, 12:48:48 PM
Quote from: HusH on September 10, 2011, 10:10:02 AM

3. Victorinox Night Vision. The LED flashlight intrigues me.


I kinda like it!  :D
Clean lines and modern looking. Any idea how much and where to buy?
Take care, Ciao!  :thumbsup:

Most ADs stocking this brand should have it. Price is under 2k... I think.
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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #18 on: September 10, 2011, 03:06:03 PM »
Quote from: HusH on September 10, 2011, 02:03:04 PM
Quote from: bryankwc on September 10, 2011, 12:48:48 PM
Quote from: HusH on September 10, 2011, 10:10:02 AM

3. Victorinox Night Vision. The LED flashlight intrigues me.


I kinda like it!  :D
Clean lines and modern looking. Any idea how much and where to buy?
Take care, Ciao!  :thumbsup:

Most ADs stocking this brand should have it. Price is under 2k... I think.

Thnkx for the info.  :Cheers:
Now I've got another target to shoot for. More poison!!!  :Startled:
Take care, Ciao!  :thumbsup:
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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #19 on: September 10, 2011, 08:23:24 PM »
Quote from: HusH on September 10, 2011, 10:10:02 AM

2. This one is new. Have not seen it locally yet. Comes in a few colours.



Looks good, too bad its quartz
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Offline takashi78

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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #20 on: September 10, 2011, 10:09:50 PM »
Nothing wrong with quartz.
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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #21 on: September 11, 2011, 02:12:00 PM »
Below 1 k,
it has to be swatch..
as swatch is the biggest Swiss Group Company....
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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #22 on: September 11, 2011, 07:26:47 PM »
Swatch Company is also the owner of the following brands :
Swatch, Longines, Omega, Tissot, Breguet, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Rado, Union Glashütte, Mido, Hamilton, Flik Flak etc.
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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #23 on: September 11, 2011, 09:12:27 PM »
Quote from: bOcy on September 10, 2011, 08:23:24 PM
Quote from: HusH on September 10, 2011, 10:10:02 AM

2. This one is new. Have not seen it locally yet. Comes in a few colours.


Looks good, too bad its quartz

Quote from: takashi78 on September 10, 2011, 10:09:50 PM
Nothing wrong with quartz.

I believed most of the watch sifu  :Cheers: over here all started their watch collection with "Quartz" watch before moving toward "Automatic" watch and this scenario apply to "me" too  ;D
Nothing wrong to collect "Quartz" watch as long as you like it and feel the "battery" movement!  :thumbsup:  :Laughing_on_floor:

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Re: Watch for below RM1k
« Reply #24 on: September 11, 2011, 10:39:34 PM »
I do have one or two quartz watch in my collection. Frankly speaking I wore them when my auto/manual run out of juice and I wear it when I was not outside. They had their pros and cons frankly speaking

Seiko had a quartz diver before but too bad it was discontinued  :HammerHead: :HammerHead: :HammerHead: It is below Rm1k eh. lol

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