Suggestion/idea/help on choosing watch.

[Toby]

Hi all,

Need suggestion/idea on buying a watch. Next April Im getting married and Im looking for a watch as hantaran. My budget would be RM5000-6000.

Currently I owned Tag Heuer F1 Gulf Edition, Seiko 5 Sports Pepsi Bazel, Cerruti 1881, Tissot Seastar 660, TW Steel 22, Invicta 1461 and some G-Shocks.

Prefer medium diameter watch (size 43 above), steel bracelet or leather, Swiss brand and automatic.

Highly appreciate your suggestion on brand, model and price.

Thank you!! 

[takashi78]

You are posting in all the wrong sections.

Help you move it.

[Toby]

Ok thanks 

[jacky8888]

Ball Hydrocarbon Series.......

[RaymondT]

Ball Hydrocarbon Series.......

Maybe a preowned hydrocarbon , cause i dont think the budget fits for a new 1.

[The Godzilla]

Omega...but quartz

[rnsm1979]

sinn u1, or a longines legend diver might fit the bill

[rainbowfix]

go for dievas shadow or ball hydrocarbon deepquest (saw one pre loved for sale in the merchant corner) 

[jacky8888]

Ball Hydrocarbon Series.......

Maybe a preowned hydrocarbon , cause i dont think the budget fits for a new 1.

I believe some hydrocarbon series are within that budget....

[Timeless]

Ball with chronograph as well

[Taga]

Prefer medium diameter watch (size 43 above), steel bracelet or leather, Swiss brand and automatic.

Wah... 43mm above is consider as medium size for you.. 

Yup.. if you are looking for that size and within that budget, Ball either Hydrocarbon or EMII series should be in the list. Other than that, you can consider Tag Heuer Carrera or Aquaracer, or Maurice Lacroix.

I would suggest new watch rather than pre-owned, because new watch look much better on "dulang hantaran". Early congratulation on your big day this coming April!

[rusminag]

Tudor basic, Omega quartz, ML basic maybe within your budget.

[Toby]

Ball Hydrocarbon Series.......

Maybe a preowned hydrocarbon , cause i dont think the budget fits for a new 1.

Yeah checked earlier. Cheapest Rm7+++. 

[Toby]

Prefer medium diameter watch (size 43 above), steel bracelet or leather, Swiss brand and automatic.

Wah... 43mm above is consider as medium size for you.. 

Yup.. if you are looking for that size and within that budget, Ball either Hydrocarbon or EMII series should be in the list. Other than that, you can consider Tag Heuer Carrera or Aquaracer, or Maurice Lacroix.

I would suggest new watch rather than pre-owned, because new watch look much better on "dulang hantaran". Early congratulation on your big day this coming April!

43 consider big? Sorry newbie here 

Checked few shops, within my budget I cant get any Aquaracer but only get ML.

Thanks bro!! Will open new thread for invitation soon   

[Toby]

Went to KLCC and Pavilion yesterday and could not find any watch that within my budget.

But found this Breitling Superocean Heritage that really caught my eyes and yes of course its way over my stated budget. Been thinking maybe i can put on some new budget since i cant find any watch.

For 10k is it worth to buy Breitling Superocean Heritage since its within my new budget or is there any other better/good watch? Thanks

[lowengen]

I would think Maurice or Ball is nice..
Maurice Master series or Ball Hydrocarbon series

[Primus]

in my humble opinion,

if you're looking to buy brand new and i assume for wedding purposes you would want a more formal or dressier watch (not dive or sports in general) and around the 10k range maurice lacroix would be a good choice brand, maybe you can squeeze the poor AD for a good price to meet your budget. Go for a leather strap to complement your suit.

I would also recommend Longines at this price you can get a very nice one with more complications than the Breitling Superocean Heritage or Maurice lacroix model but i feel like people don't really rate this brand as much perhaps. But i always feel you shouldn't care what people think you should go for the one you really like.

If you're willing to dip your toe in the pre-owned market choices open up more but you have to really hunt. For me, as wedding gift for yourself, maybe you should get a new watch which is also good symbology for a brand new future you are embarking. The pre-owned wan can be purchased for your next one, which you will surely get afer being poisoned by reading more on this forum.

[lowengen]

in my humble opinion,

if you're looking to buy brand new and i assume for wedding purposes you would want a more formal or dressier watch (not dive or sports in general) and around the 10k range maurice lacroix would be a good choice brand, maybe you can squeeze the poor AD for a good price to meet your budget. Go for a leather strap to complement your suit.

I would also recommend Longines at this price you can get a very nice one with more complications than the Breitling Superocean Heritage or Maurice lacroix model but i feel like people don't really rate this brand as much perhaps. But i always feel you shouldn't care what people think you should go for the one you really like.

If you're willing to dip your toe in the pre-owned market choices open up more but you have to really hunt. For me, as wedding gift for yourself, maybe you should get a new watch which is also good symbology for a brand new future you are embarking. The pre-owned wan can be purchased for your next one, which you will surely get afer being poisoned by reading more on this forum.

Yea, I agree and second Longines.. a nice classic design... Ball is abit more "sporty"... lol

[rusminag]

RM10k??... Please get a complete set Rolex Explorer....you will not regret it.... ever....

[Toby]

RM10k??... Please get a complete set Rolex Explorer....you will not regret it.... ever....

Is it possible to get a set of Rolex Exlporer 2 with RM10k? Pls guide.

Thanks

[tummybed]

Strecth it a little bit to between 10-11k and you can get a nice complete set Rolex Explorer 1.

[rusminag]

RM10k??... Please get a complete set Rolex Explorer....you will not regret it.... ever....

Is it possible to get a set of Rolex Exlporer 2 with RM10k? Pls guide.

Thanks

Rolex Explorer 1. For climbing to the summit....

[ivanpei]

Sorry Rolex fans, but I feel explorer 1 @ 10k is abit dated. It's a classic and will hold value, but for wedding purposes probably not such a good buy since its small and understated. For a more modern choice, 2nd hand Planet ocean or a brand new 2500 Seamaster 300m is quite nice. Unfortunately no rolex sports watch other than explorer 1 @ 10k range.

2nd hand Panerai also available for base models if you are willing to stretch ur budget to 11-12k. If around 5-6k probably a nice auto Ball/Longines/Tissot is good too.

[STT1987]

Sorry Rolex fans, but I feel explorer 1 @ 10k is abit dated. It's a classic and will hold value, but for wedding purposes probably not such a good buy since its small and understated. For a more modern choice, 2nd hand Planet ocean or a brand new 2500 Seamaster 300m is quite nice. Unfortunately no rolex sports watch other than explorer 1 @ 10k range.

2nd hand Panerai also available for base models if you are willing to stretch ur budget to 11-12k. If around 5-6k probably a nice auto Ball/Longines/Tissot is good too.

If the groom knows anything about watches, a Rolex is sure to be appreciated. Really.

If all you want is something blingy, large and just to show-off in front of a crowd of easily impressed wedding guests, just get one of those super-large shiny Invicta or Ingersoll watches. They cost well below 10K; they look impressive in a showy kind of way.

It all depends on your intentions for the gift. If the gift is merely to fulfill a social obligation of bringing something nice to the reception, save money and buy a cheapo flashy watch.

PS:
You can get a nice brand new quartz Tag Heuer (Link or Aquaracer) or Omega (seamaster) sports watches at the original 5-6K range. At 10K, you can get a brand new Tag Heuer 5000M Aquaracer (the one Leo DiCaprio shills). I forget how much a brand new basic model Omega Bond Seamaster (300m) costs, but it should be around 10K.

[swleong]

How about Azimuth? big, a bit blingy, swiss made, some model less than RM10K...