The Watch Thread - Part 3

[javincho]

BTW, also collected 4+6 watch winder in black version bought at Groupon ($247). So far impressed with its build quality and value for money....

 

[javincho]

good choice on the sea master.

Tks... when placed side by side with both colleagues' black Rolex Sub and GMT Master, in fact it does not really lose out and instead bears a
striking 'Three Muskeeters' presence.

 

[javincho]

Hi

I've bought my first Orient Star watch today. I went to the watch shop to check out the Bambino and Seiko SARB series watches but ended up buying this beautiful cream dial watch. It's love at first sight!

I saw various pieces of Orient Star at Seiko outlets in JP. Pricing mostly <S$1K range. Theirs are all made-in Japan mechanical. Unfortunately does not carry Bambino.

 

[javincho]

i guess the normal discount range from 20-25% if u push harder. depends on your persuading power i say.
maybe if u can get another fren to buy another ball at the same time, with 2 buyers they may give more.

Pls try Vincent watch Tampines. You might get better rates with negotiation. Got my fireman racer last year....

 

[kakashixx]

budget of $100 bucks, what digital watch to intro me? need it for work (chiong sua) kind, need stopwatch etc.

 

[javincho]

budget of $100 bucks, what digital watch to intro me? need it for work (chiong sua) kind, need stopwatch etc.

Simply G-shock.

 

[kakashixx]

Simply G-shock.

hehe exactly what im thinking of, thinking of 1 dat is not too heavy though n weighing other options hehe

 

[cichlid]

I saw various pieces of Orient Star at Seiko outlets in JP. Pricing mostly <S$1K range. Theirs are all made-in Japan mechanical. Unfortunately does not carry Bambino.

Go visit Big Time, there's a lot more models which we don't see it in other shops. But of course, the price is slightly higher.

And new stocks of Bambino (all colours) just came in.

Some of their Orients (the Seiko is mine)

 

[satch]

Go visit Big Time, there's a lot more models which we don't see it in other shops. But of course, the price is slightly higher.

And new stocks of Bambino (all colours) just came in.

Some of their Orients (the Seiko is mine)

Nice... are prices better than sg?

 

[yamcancook]

Go visit Big Time, there's a lot more models which we don't see it in other shops. But of course, the price is slightly higher.

And new stocks of Bambino (all colours) just came in.

Some of their Orients (the Seiko is mine)

To OP, Where is the location of Big time? Enlighten please.

Nice Seiko monster.. i am contemplating between the new seiko srp307 monster, or orient bambino - white faced as my first automatic watch. Argh.. Anyway, how do you find the lume of your seiko monsteR?

 

[cichlid]

I saw various pieces of Orient Star at Seiko outlets in JP. Pricing mostly <S$1K range. Theirs are all made-in Japan mechanical. Unfortunately does not carry Bambino.

To OP, Where is the location of Big time? Enlighten please.

Nice Seiko monster.. i am contemplating between the new seiko srp307 monster, or orient bambino - white faced as my first automatic watch. Argh.. Anyway, how do you find the lume of your seiko monsteR?

Here is Big Time's address
483 Sims Avenue,
Singapore 387555
Tel: 6841 4380
Mon – Sat 1-6pm (Closed on Sun and PH)

From my research, Big Time prices are slightly higher but you get to see so many Orient models there. I bought from them because the model I want I can't find anywhere else in SG.

Bambino and the monster are very different watch style, 1 is dress and the other is a diver; choose which you like better when you see them. Btw, Bambino has no lume at all while the monster has nice bright lume.

Bambino and the monster can be found in lots of shops, if buying these 2 can visit Bencoolen or Bras Basah shops.

Nice... are prices better than sg?

SG? Big Time is in Singapore. They are the distributer Orient and Giordano watches.

 

[exxondus]

Black Bay is one of my favourites but always out of stock after scouting a few months.... so eventually got bond black Seamaster.... not bad after all & similar pricing... no regrets.

Black bay still out of stock? Hmm. U can try parallel importers then.

Black bay is a great watch

 

[flossbun]

Hi everybody,

I'm looking for a dress watch, budget around $400 - $500. Possible to get a Seiko or Citizen with functions like perpetual calendar within my budget? Any shops to recommend for a wide range of Seiko and citizen? I only know bencoolen and bras basah. Thanks!

 

[cwm83]

Both Tissot Visodate and Steinhart Marine 38 are about the same price.

Which would you recommend?

 

[cichlid]

Both Tissot Visodate and Steinhart Marine 38 are about the same price.

Which would you recommend?

Based on looks, I'll take the Tissot. I dont know anything about the movements.

 

[Zombit]

Can I have some opinions of this brand De La Cour?
My friend bought it recently and I don't know what's so good.

Can any watch experts give some insights?

 

[Gambler.]

Hi everybody,

I'm looking for a dress watch, budget around $400 - $500. Possible to get a Seiko or Citizen with functions like perpetual calendar within my budget? Any shops to recommend for a wide range of Seiko and citizen? I only know bencoolen and bras basah. Thanks!

i think this falls within ur budget

 

[flossbun]

i think this falls within ur budget

Nice! Any idea how much is this in Singapore and where can I get a good price? I went Vincent watch at tampines mall, there's 15% for tissot but didn't ask the price for this.

 

[yamcancook]

Any brothers can enlighten on where they can get the orient bambino at under $200? if not convenient, pm also can. Thanks

 

[satch]

Any brothers can enlighten on where they can get the orient bambino at under $200? if not convenient, pm also can. Thanks

try 2nd hand one at forums..