The Watch Thread - Part 3

[Seannie]

Use a cheap Casio watch with stopwatch function.
Trust Casio 100% to be accurate. And the error will be on your inaccurate mechanical watch.

casio bo swee la. Oni for very casual wear, however maybe can base on it to adjust the time on other watches. By the way, how accurate are quartz dress watches?

 

[ralliart12]

...Already set my sights on my next watch. Guess I have fallen to the dark side already. Omega Aqua Terra anyone??...

Definitely. I was recently quoted $7200 for the white dial version at one of the larger shops at the basement in Lucky Plaza. I am aiming for this one (someone posted this before), sometime in my future:

 

[pwillie]

Seiko night monster for Sunday

 

[iamvintage]

Hmm the 3k Aqua Terra is most probably the quartz version. The co-axial would cost about 5-6k? My friend told me not to buy Omega first hand cause it is really expensive. A good condition pre-owned will suffice.

That applies to most brands too. As with most items, firsthand owners tend to "suffer" the most depreciation. The bigger depreciation points are: (i) when you walk out of the shop; (ii) end of warranty; and (iii) introduction of new models.

 

[ahsiao80]

that's a tag heuer carrera la............

whoops! thanks for the correction dude

 

[rikki123]

Definitely. I was recently quoted $7200 for the white dial version at one of the larger shops at the basement in Lucky Plaza. I am aiming for this one (someone posted this before), sometime in my future:

That's a real beauty. I think the strap is an aftermarket one, can't seem to find it on the Omega website. $7200 is really expensive. Should try asking around bigger ADs like Hourglass, Cortina etc.

Amazon's price is around $5900 BEFORE shipping/taxes.
NEW OMEGA AQUA TERRA MENS WATCH 231.10.42.21.02.001: Watches: Amazon.com

 

[rikki123]

That applies to most brands too. As with most items, firsthand owners tend to "suffer" the most depreciation. The bigger depreciation points are: (i) when you walk out of the shop; (ii) end of warranty; and (iii) introduction of new models.

Yup. Unless I'm really sure it is a definite keeper I most probably wouldn't buy it first hand as well. Some people do not buy pre-owned watches for reasons like it came from a bad history(eg sold/pawned due to debts) or just don't want to wear a used watch.

 

[billovee]

That applies to most brands too. As with most items, firsthand owners tend to "suffer" the most depreciation. The bigger depreciation points are: (i) when you walk out of the shop; (ii) end of warranty; and (iii) introduction of new models.

This part not 100%

Discontinued model can be very highly sought over when they cant be found anymore.

 

[iamvintage]

This part not 100%

Discontinued model can be very highly sought over when they cant be found anymore.

That's true for those rarer models

 

[liteScribble]

Hey guys. I'm new to watches and stuff and looking for a first purchases.

am interested in a "magrette" you guys heard of it? anyone owns one?

 

[tpmmark]

Look nice , any ideas how much is the cost ?

which model is this may i ask? like to check it out too. thanks.

 

[iamvintage]

Look nice , any ideas how much is the cost ?

Based on the Orient Singapore's site, it's $359. Iirc, there's still some discount. So should be around $300. Btw, the NATO strap is not from Orient. That's another ~$20.

Orient Watch, Singapore

 

[yattokame]

The Official Website of Magrette Timepieces, Auckland (City of Sails) New Zealand

Never heard of them before as well....

 

[iamvintage]

Can agree more with orient, but I like their newer movement.
They hack and wind.
Love my orient star Gmt

patryn33 jia lat sia. Think your GMT has poisoned me sia. Revived my itch for Orient Star!

 

[patryn33]

I'm referring to the Orient Star Classic collection

CLASSIC ORIENTSTAR | ORIENT WATCH

Unfortunately these usd$345 orient star are on mineral crystal. Thanx for pointing it out
http://wornandwound.com/2013/07/03/orient-star-classic-review/

 

[patryn33]

patryn33 jia lat sia. Think your GMT has poisoned me sia. Revived my itch for Orient Star!

Hoot a pre own they go cheap cheap.
I score this for usd$400 on WUS.

 

[Darkangle2]

New friend!

 

[patryn33]

Hey guys. I'm new to watches and stuff and looking for a first purchases.

am interested in a "magrette" you guys heard of it? anyone owns one?

Heard of it, search this thread maybe u find someone
Interesting case maker. Which model u looking at?

 

[Darknights]

which model is this may i ask? like to check it out too. thanks.

This is the Orient Mako XL. I bought it online for around S$210 shipping included.
Another nice photo of it with a dark brown strap.

P.s: all these photos do not belong to me.

 

[liteScribble]

Heard of it, search this thread maybe u find someone
Interesting case maker. Which model u looking at?

hello p33!! cant believe youre still here =)

looking at this piece

MOANA PACIFIC PRO 575USD

i think its a good place to start for a beginner.. a few months back i was looking at seiko with automatic movements.