The Watch Thread - Part 3

[patryn33]

Try Mido watches, good value for money

Yes, fit and finish is better than Tissot

 

[zwen88]

Some ppl swear by tissot visodate
Others go for stowa, die hard fans wait 3 mths for a watch.
U can try frederique constant, Louis erard
Epos, not well marketed here but watch has a better movement than those well marketed brands
http://watch seller.com/epemdaau.html

i went down to take a look at frederique constant. not as impressive as it looks on website. and price range is not in the $1500, not even $2000 range. their automatics is around 3-4k. the runabout looks ok, but still around 4k region before discount, 3k+ after discount.

 

[patryn33]

Where did u go?
Discount is how many percent?
On any website pics are taken by professional in a studio.
What is the roundabout?

Prices on grey is priced a little over 1k
http://www.worldofwatches.com/Frederique-Constant-Watches.asp?ndd=1&clr=4.3&bo_brand_id=3134&bo_store_id=1
http://www.gemnation.com/watches/Frederique-Constant/watches.html

 

[Oceania]

Possible to find a brand new OMG 2254 from local AD?

Nearly impossible to find brand new... you can try in pre-owned market though, but need to check its condition as some could be more than 10 yrs old.

 

[KohChris]

u mentioned in the other watch thread u have a tag heuer. which piece is tat may i know??

Aquaracer, Carrera or F1. chiu guess

 

[KohChris]

But epos, frederique constant and mido are $200 watches to many.

Your call.

 

[Vadher]

Nearly impossible to find brand new... you can try in pre-owned market though, but need to check its condition as some could be more than 10 yrs old.

Initially considered the PO. But realize it's too big for my tiny wrist. Now considering the 300M if no 2254

 

[ahboy82]

Aquaracer, Carrera or F1. chiu guess

carrera loh. cos i like them too.

 

[Oceania]

Initially considered the PO. But realize it's too big for my tiny wrist. Now considering the 300M if no 2254

Which PO u looked at? There are some PO with 42mm case.

 

[patryn33]

Tag is also a $200 watch IMHO, so common over 700k watches flood the market each yr.

Anyway To a ******* lich a Rolex maybe a $200 watch in his eyes making watches like Armani worthless. Oh ignore me my opinion much like others stink anyway. Lol

 

[DaBenDan]

Tag is also a $200 watch IMHO, so common over 700k watches flood the market each yr.

Anyway To a ******* lich a Rolex maybe a $200 watch in his eyes making watches like Armani worthless. Oh ignore me my opinion much like others stink anyway. Lol

Tag is a worthless watch to me. Even a class below japan seiko.

 

[natas]

Initially considered the PO. But realize it's too big for my tiny wrist. Now considering the 300M if no 2254

PO has 42mm.... 300m is 41mm.

carrera loh. cos i like them too.

I prefer Link.

 

[cardin]

grey I think can find watches like these chrono style. else those non chrono should be in your budget thru AD

IWC Pilot's Chronograph Automatic IW377701

IWC Aquatimer Chrono-Automatic IW376705

IWC Portofino IW391008

no chrono doesnt entice me that much as a chrono IWC..
Also, if I can buy from europe, which part of europe gives the best price after tax rebate for IWC? anyone knows or can share?

 

[lousylah]

no chrono doesnt entice me that much as a chrono IWC..
Also, if I can buy from europe, which part of europe gives the best price after tax rebate for IWC? anyone knows or can share?

Scandinavia and Eastern Europe (Croatia and Hungary):
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax_rates_of_Europe

I know in Denmark you are charged ex-VAT prices, don't need to queue for refund like UK.

Alternatively buy from websites operating in these countries but you have to pay (sg) GST.

 

[StephenHawking]

Scandinavia and Eastern Europe (Croatia and Hungary):
Tax rates of Europe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I know in Denmark you are charged ex-VAT prices, don't need to queue for refund like UK.

Alternatively buy from websites operating in these countries but you have to pay (sg) GST.

It's not that simple I'm afraid. In Sweden the GST is 25% [incredible, isn't it? -- and yet some people think their system is wonderful] *but* you are not going to get all of that back when you leave the country. It depends on how much you spend and on how determined you are.

 

[Vadher]

Which PO u looked at? There are some PO with 42mm case.

The case is about 3mm thicker, no? Quite significant leh.

 

[bberry]

no chrono doesnt entice me that much as a chrono IWC..
Also, if I can buy from europe, which part of europe gives the best price after tax rebate for IWC? anyone knows or can share?

i was in europe in nov, seems to me best price is in Florence, then Venice, then Paris, then London.. Milan and Rome not cheap as Florence or Venice.
im referring to final price after tax rebate.

 

[Oceania]

The case is about 3mm thicker, no? Quite significant leh.

I meant the case width, not the thickness lah. 42mm should be ok for most guys leh.

 

[linjc84]

Longines watch

Anyone have any idea how much it cost for this longines model L2.693.4.78.3? Which retail shop has the highest discount?

 

[zwen88]

Where did u go?
Discount is how many percent?
On any website pics are taken by professional in a studio.
What is the roundabout?

Prices on grey is priced a little over 1k
Watches | Mens Watch Brands, Discount Watches on Sale, Watches for Women - WorldOfWatches.com
Frederique Constant Watches at Gemnation.com

I heard only the hour glass carries FC, I was looking at the classics manufacture. They don't carry all model so it is good to call and check with them first, if you have a particular model in mind you can ask them to get from their office and to the outlet you wanna visit. Otherwise if they don't have the model they need to order in which takes months probably. Discount they give is around 25%, but hour glass retail prices generally higher compare to other watch shops?

roundabout is one of their series lo, comes with box and a boat.

what is grey btw?