The Watch Thread - Part 13

[Donten]

Thanks for the views!

may i ask, why is it rubbish? because of the movement?

i think the internal bezel mechanism is kind of cool.. but not sure if its worth it

iwc got garbage resale. gaoxing will know. as pedestrian as a rolex can be, at 7.7k you can get true inhouse almost everything. 7.7k for a eta is atrocious value. a 4k+ pelagos gets ceramic bezel and 72hour power reserve in house movement.

edit: the movement inside the iwc can be found in watches that cost less than 1k(with different level of finishing). 6k for branding isnt worth in my books.

 

[gaoxing84]

Thanks for the views!

may i ask, why is it rubbish? because of the movement?

i think the internal bezel mechanism is kind of cool.. but not sure if its worth it

lol too big, eta movement. etc etc.

iwc dont pay a whole of attention to their divers lately.

the older ones still can buy

 

[whottt]

iwc got garbage resale. gaoxing will know. as pedestrian as a rolex can be, at 7.7k you can get true inhouse almost everything. 7.7k for a eta is atrocious value. a 4k+ pelagos gets ceramic bezel and 72hour power reserve in house movement.

edit: the movement inside the iwc can be found in watches that cost less than 1k(with different level of finishing). 6k for branding isnt worth in my books.

I see, got it. Thanks!

Bros, I'm looking for a diver that i can use for daily wear at around this price range, but I don't want a sub or a sub look-alike.... any recommendations other than the PO or seamaster 300? (tried it, seems like omega does not fit to my wrist well)

 

[Donten]

I see, got it. Thanks!

Bros, I'm looking for a diver that i can use for daily wear at around this price range, but I don't want a sub or a sub look-alike.... any recommendations other than the PO or seamaster 300? (tried it, seems like omega does not fit to my wrist well)

the current sla017/sbdx019 is hot stuff. but 5k for a seiko you can tank? they are legit watch makers. my friend describe seiko as the ghetto rolex.

 

[gaoxing84]

I see, got it. Thanks!

Bros, I'm looking for a diver that i can use for daily wear at around this price range, but I don't want a sub or a sub look-alike.... any recommendations other than the PO or seamaster 300? (tried it, seems like omega does not fit to my wrist well)

lol all these are sub look alike.

daily wear diver can actually try pelagos. titanium and got this very understated look.

unless you wanna try the sm300 which can be gotten at 6plus?
co-axial movement

 

[rachdanon]

I see, got it. Thanks!

Bros, I'm looking for a diver that i can use for daily wear at around this price range, but I don't want a sub or a sub look-alike.... any recommendations other than the PO or seamaster 300? (tried it, seems like omega does not fit to my wrist well)

Sinn? Panerai? JLC Pre-owned Master Compressor line?

 

[gaoxing84]

the current sla017/sbdx019 is hot stuff. but 5k for a seiko you can tank? they are legit watch makers. my friend describe seiko as the ghetto rolex.

sex. japan power. seiko power. my most expensive seiko. jin scary.

in house movement, solid bezel, lacquered insert like ceramic, solid 39.9mm case with well polished sides and integrated lugs.
bloody good lume > rolex.

got rubber and bracelet.

sibei solid watch + its 2000 pieces limited worldwide.

a almost accurate vintage reissue.

 

[Longtimenoc]

hey guys. newbie here. been reading the thread for awhile but never did post anything.

quick question from all the pros. any recommendation for a sub $3k watch that is both versatile and simple that can be worn at any occasion?

im open to any suggestions! saw the sinn 104 online and it looks super gorgeous.

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If you want to buy new and can wear a 42mm case, I wholeheartedly recommend a Longines Heritage Legend diver. A really impressive watch that straddles the difficult price point between the sub-$1000 Seiko and microbrand budgets, and the Tudor and Breitling markets in the $4000 range (and above). Can dress up or dress down as you please.

Alternatively with a 3K budget, you could build a solid 3-watch collection with cash to spare

1) Seiko Alpinist SARB017 - Classic Field/Tool watch; $550 thereabouts
2) Seiko "Cocktail Time" SARB065 - Dressy elegance; $580 approximately
3) Halios Seaforth - very nice microbrand diver, first run sold out but orders might open again in a few weeks. About $1000.

Keep the remaining $1000 for when the itch needs scratching again in...I'd say six months! Trust me, it WILL bite.

Happy Hunting!

 

[info_guy]

Zenith Elite Ultra Thin get from grey or pre-owned stretch your dollar into maybe low $3k? 100 hour power reserve

Or an FC moonphase

Or just the FC moonline

Both are within 3K, I suppose

I'm sorry I'm too lazy to Google for e pics

Fits underneath shirts with cuffs, suits. Goes well with berms, khakis.

1 thing that it doesn't fit imo are jeans. If u like to wear jeans a lot, get a bracelet model. It's more versatile than a leather watch.

 

[gaoxing84]

Sinn? Panerai? JLC Pre-owned Master Compressor line?

panerai and jlc is acquired taste lol

 

[Donten]

sex. japan power. seiko power. my most expensive seiko. jin scary.

in house movement, solid bezel, lacquered insert like ceramic, solid 39.9mm case with well polished sides and integrated lugs.
bloody good lume > rolex.

got rubber and bracelet.

sibei solid watch + its 2000 pieces limited worldwide.

a almost accurate vintage reissue.

theres still a stigma that its only a seiko. not everybody can take it. its inhouse but i would say the 8l35 isnt as strong as rolex run of the mill 3130. but easily can fight any swiss 10k and below.

 

[Ed.YEO]

如果＂这4000以下＂的康头是真的。。。我应该马上开始存钱了。。。好在2018农历新年前，入手一只！

 

[cyrenic]

lol all these are sub look alike.

daily wear diver can actually try pelagos. titanium and got this very understated look.

unless you wanna try the sm300 which can be gotten at 6plus?
co-axial movement

Second the Pelagos. Respected, fits everywhere tbh and super comfy.

And if you're a lume ***** I swear this is the best one yet.

 

[bolts]

I see, got it. Thanks!

Bros, I'm looking for a diver that i can use for daily wear at around this price range, but I don't want a sub or a sub look-alike.... any recommendations other than the PO or seamaster 300? (tried it, seems like omega does not fit to my wrist well)

If u dun want a rolex sub look-alike but still want a dive watch, then u probably are looking at something without a rotating dive bezel.

Try the Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 or the unconventional looking nomos Ahoi.

 

[arc13]

Yes get a Sinn U1

Sinn? Panerai? JLC Pre-owned Master Compressor line?

 

[gaoxing84]

theres still a stigma that its only a seiko. not everybody can take it. its inhouse but i would say the 8l35 isnt as strong as rolex run of the mill 3130. but easily can fight any swiss 10k and below.

yeap. i also paid 5k for it. people say i siao on.

i say this one is you know means you know. buay hiao means buay hiao. which is good.

 

[Ga Li Kong]

I still don't find panerai attractive. Looks very normal to me. Rather spend it getting a grand Seiko instead

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[pwillie]

versatile dress hard unless he dress dapper casual.

I feel Tudor BB is more versatile than mm300.
Tudor can still go with office wear, but mm300 is definitely out, both are ok for casual.
speedmaster also versatile if you don't mind preown

 

[whottt]

Second the Pelagos. Respected, fits everywhere tbh and super comfy.

And if you're a lume ***** I swear this is the best one yet.

is it weird if i buy the pelagos LHD when i'm a right hander?
I like the red words and date window lol...

 

[reikizi]

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