The Watch Thread - Part 3

[bberry]

Erm, anyone know is tissot warranty international?

if you are buying from a AD, then its international warranty

 

[pwillie]

Wow, looks not bad...and for sure a lot more expensive!


But appears that itz no longer a current model....do ADs still carry them? Or do I have to look into the used market?

Love it... I've got 1, the only thing is i am surprised how thick it is, wasn't expecting that, but otherwise all good.
Yes, it is past season, I got it from Ashford.com

 

[pwillie]

erm, I think this is a good example of a bad open heart. The window looks tacked on, instead of being an organic part of the dial. And having a rectangle on one side and a circle subdial on the other destroys any hope of symmetry that the dial might aspire to.

Love it or hate it.. thats typical of zenith's designs during Nataf's helm...

 

[Fakeinfo]

Als is the only watchmaker that doesnt manufacture in ss, iirc

piaget is always in precious metals too.

 

[kehyi4]

Love it or hate it.. thats typical of zenith's designs during Nataf's helm...

ok, i've just had a look at some Nataf-era designs. Taken in context, the Port Royal chrono posted above is pretty good looking, compared to the more repugnant Nataf monstrosities, where the chrono function is actually rendered *useless* due to the design. Asymmetry is the least of the sins...

 

[KohChris]

piaget is always in precious metals too.

Steel Flyback chronograph Watch - Piaget Luxury Watch G0A34002

 

[KohChris]

ok, i've just had a look at some Nataf-era designs. Taken in context, the Port Royal chrono posted above is pretty good looking, compared to the more repugnant Nataf monstrosities, where the chrono function is actually rendered *useless* due to the design. Asymmetry is the least of the sins...

new zeniths are inclined towards subtle, clean and refined looks.
totally different what it was 3 years ago.

the DNA has changed so much after they have changed the CEO..

 

[epigram]

Love it... I've got 1, the only thing is i am surprised how thick it is, wasn't expecting that, but otherwise all good.
Yes, it is past season, I got it from Ashford.com

how was the shopping process with ashford?
they have interesting pieces but am adamant about buying from US.

 

[pwillie]

how was the shopping process with ashford?
they have interesting pieces but am adamant about buying from US.

pretty easy to order, you can bargain a bit with the shopping agent, they usually have some allowances on the discounts
they ship via the major couriers, so you will have to factor in to pay GST.
No problems with my order

 

[patryn33]

how was the shopping process with ashford?
they have interesting pieces but am adamant about buying from US.

Yes u can bargain another 5-10% down, shipping is via fedex iirc easy and safe. Dont want refund also easy. I refund before

 

[elu]

Erm, anyone know is tissot warranty international?

Yes I believe so, received the international warranty card from Ace Jewelers from my recent purchase with them.

Whether the local branch accepts this warranty is another story though.

 

[ralliart12]

Hi fellows, the slimmest part of my wrist is only 16cm. Does that mean I can actually forget about wearing big-name watches? Since I notice their dials usually start around 40mm & up.

At the moment, I'm wearing a Seiko5 model whose dial is only 36.5mm (& it fits my wrist nicely).

 

[dmitri]

Hi fellows, the slimmest part of my wrist is only 16cm. Does that mean I can actually forget about wearing big-name watches? Since I notice their dials usually start around 40mm & up.

At the moment, I'm wearing a Seiko5 model whose dial is only 36.5mm (& it fits my wrist nicely).

How about a wrist shot of the Seiko? Might be easier to visualise that way.

 

[Fakeinfo]

Steel Flyback chronograph Watch - Piaget Luxury Watch G0A34002

Case material: Titanium case and steel gadroons.

it is not a stainless steel case with titanium gadroons.

the "steel" in the name refers to the strap. not the watch.

http://en.piaget.com/craftsmanship

quote: "The production of all watch cases – made exclusively of precious metals –, the casing of the watches, the gem-setting and quality control operations are all carried out at Plan-les-Ouates."

 

[dmitri]

Yes I believe so, received the international warranty card from Ace Jewelers from my recent purchase with them.

Whether the local branch accepts this warranty is another story though.

Is Ace a little like Ashford in the sense that their prices are probably not nett and there is room for bargaining?

 

[hitoyou]

Any idea how much is the Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart? (Sorry can't post link nor pictures due to lack of post count).

And also which AD carries it?

Initially was keen on the visodate until i chanced upon this, any views?

 

[pwillie]

ok, i've just had a look at some Nataf-era designs. Taken in context, the Port Royal chrono posted above is pretty good looking, compared to the more repugnant Nataf monstrosities, where the chrono function is actually rendered *useless* due to the design. Asymmetry is the least of the sins...

Personally I think Najaf brought in some excitement into zenith, where previously it was floundering into obscurity, besides supplying movement to Rolex.
His design direction brought zenith back into the spotlight, I'd say that is a success on its own.
I guess the polarizing collection is the "defy" series, some say its too in your face.

 

[patryn33]

Hi fellows, the slimmest part of my wrist is only 16cm. Does that mean I can actually forget about wearing big-name watches? Since I notice their dials usually start around 40mm & up.

At the moment, I'm wearing a Seiko5 model whose dial is only 36.5mm (& it fits my wrist nicely).

Try nomos 33 or those nomos 35mm.

 

[patryn33]

Personally I think Najaf brought in some excitement into zenith, where previously it was floundering into obscurity, besides supplying movement to Rolex.
His design direction brought zenith back into the spotlight, I'd say that is a success on its own.
I guess the polarizing collection is the "defy" series, some say its too in your face.

I get a lot of complements from ang mo and jap when I wore my defy.
Its a love or hate thing. Maybe more hate with ppl that burns big money.

 

[ralliart12]

How about a wrist shot of the Seiko? Might be easier to visualise that way.

Here you go: