The Watch Thread - Part 3

[trd2970]

Scratches is inevitable. I wear with long sleeve shirt so that it can hide under the sleeves to prevent scratches on my desk. I do remove it and place on my desk as well if I do not have sufficent protection

Yup. We buy watches to wear so no big deal unless scratches or dings are major.

 

[whiteblackred]

I will suggest getting the following preowned, should meet most of your requirements 1-8:

Jlc reverso
Panerai base models 000/005/111/112 or 312 if budget allows
Iwc 3717/3717

If u can stretch your budget higher, I will really recommend the ap royal oak either discontinued 15300 or current 15400.

stretch budget can get ap 15400 meh? i think its stretch a lot man..

 

[trd2970]

stretch budget can get ap 15400 meh? i think its stretch a lot man..

Quite true lol... but it's such an awesome piece that i personally like and meets all of TS' s requirements (except for price), couldnt resist from suggesting.

The 15300 should be priced lower but my guess is still at least 5 digit. 15400 has a nicer grand tapisterie dial and bigger presence at 41mm, but I adore the 15300's bracelet.

 

[whiteblackred]

its heartening to hear you say that about the 15400.. cause i just placed an order for one. awaiting arrival to SG.

I think 15300, go overseas still can source for one. around 10K, at least, i think.

 

[trd2970]

its heartening to hear you say that about the 15400.. cause i just placed an order for one. awaiting arrival to SG.

I think 15300, go overseas still can source for one. around 10K, at least, i think.

congrats! Excellent choice! What color dial did u get?

 

[Azrielsc]

its heartening to hear you say that about the 15400.. cause i just placed an order for one. awaiting arrival to SG.

I think 15300, go overseas still can source for one. around 10K, at least, i think.

congrats! Excellent choice! What color dial did u get?

Goodness.... now you all have me hooked on the 15400!

Now doing my research! Argh!!

 

[trd2970]

Goodness.... now you all have me hooked on the 15400!

Now doing my research! Argh!!

It's the same one u see at changi airport T3 ... not in the watch boutiques but hanging down from the ceiling.... the AP clocks hehe.

 

[Azrielsc]

It's the same one u see at changi airport T3 ... not in the watch boutiques but hanging down from the ceiling.... the AP clocks hehe.

I think I go buy the cheong AP clock and strap to my wrist better! Hahaha!

Looking at the 37mm as I believe the 41mm may be too big.

 

[trd2970]

I think I go buy the cheong AP clock and strap to my wrist better! Hahaha!

Looking at the 37mm as I believe the 41mm may be too big.

Lol... I'm looking for one to display at home. 41mm is not too bad for most men's wrists although it does wear like a 43 or 44mm due to integrated bracelet design. Otherwise the 15300 at 39mm should be perfect.

 

[trd2970]

 

[whiteblackred]

congrats! Excellent choice! What color dial did u get?

im getting the white dial

 

[trd2970]

im getting the white dial

Nice choice. Very versatile color. I'm wearing the black

 

[gaoxing84]

Thanks for the Bros who gave me the tip.
I had finally purchased a Tissot Visodate from All Watches at Lucky Plaza.

Currently looking at the following Tissot watch for my spouse :
TISSOT LUXURY AUTOMATIC - Tissot

Are there any nicer lady automatic watch to recommend within my budget of $1.1K?

Thanks in advance

How much did you paid for your visodate?

 

[flame2000]

Thanks for the Bros who gave me the tip.
I had finally purchased a Tissot Visodate from All Watches at Lucky Plaza.

Currently looking at the following Tissot watch for my spouse :
TISSOT LUXURY AUTOMATIC - Tissot

Are there any nicer lady automatic watch to recommend within my budget of $1.1K?

Thanks in advance

I have seen a few ladies wearing the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date. Looks pretty nice on them. They come in many sizes, from 28.5mm, 30mm, 36mm, 40mm. Not sure if u can get it for $1.1K though.

 

[whiteblackred]

Nice choice. Very versatile color. I'm wearing the black

seems like the blue not as popular as before...

 

[winorlose]

hello watch experts here, my fiancee will be going to Switzerland next mth.. Geneva to be exact. She wants to buy a nice classic watch, i recommended her Cartier so she is checking out over there.

Budget : 6-8k?
Automatic
Leather

Any brands and model? just throw it in to me..

 

[Azrielsc]

seems like the blue not as popular as before...

oooo... definitely the black dial for me!

Damn, another black dial...

 

[Azrielsc]

hello watch experts here, my fiancee will be going to Switzerland next mth.. Geneva to be exact. She wants to buy a nice classic watch, i recommended her Cartier so she is checking out over there.

Budget : 6-8k?
Automatic
Leather

Any brands and model? just throw it in to me..

Cartier Santos 100?

 

[tudthump]

hublot classic fusion

saw it at MBS and very keen on getting one. i was offered S$8,400 for it. Anyone knows a better price than that?

Thanks

 

[Samfreak]

Omega po 8500 / aqua terra

I would recommend omega Seamaster 300 M GMT.

OMEGA Watches: 300 M GMT

Price at 5700

Thanks for the suggestion. Not so keen as those have large numbers on the bezel that I do not like. I find Aqua Terra is on the dressy side. Not too keen on the brand as well. Prefer something uncommon but a watch manufacture no less.
If I do pick up an Omega eventually, it will likely be a Speedmaster.

Maybe Longines watch ?

Official Longines website - Longines Swiss Watchmakers since 1832

Longines Price List Singapore | Watchnatic Blog

Thanks for the suggestion. Not too keen on this brand. Maybe if I'm on a tight budget.

I will suggest getting the following preowned, should meet most of your requirements 1-8:

Jlc reverso
Panerai base models 000/005/111/112 or 312 if budget allows
Iwc 3717/3717

If u can stretch your budget higher, I will really recommend the ap royal oak either discontinued 15300 or current 15400.

Prefer brand new. Reverso is too dressy. Don't like Panerai designs. IWC is a bit common. Maybe later down the road.
I refused to read your suggestion on stretching budgets on those nice pieces. The last time someone suggested something out of my initial budget but really nice, I ended up buying one at almost double my initial budget. Cannot bust budget again.
But many thanks for the suggestions!