The Watch Thread - Part 3

[ComicBoy]

Guys, I just got some of my insurance $$$!!! Hahaha...

I'm gonna purchase a watch ASAP.

Should I get Audemars Piguet Diver or Panerai 243?

I asked around (women mostly) they said Panerai is ugly. But honestly I'm leaning to PAM as it is a few thousands cheaper (A LOT actually)

Which one looks good in your opinion? I'm looking specifically diver watch as I'll be using it for swimming and stuffs too. But, still wanna impress the ladies. haha.

Heard that AP prices are dropping... not sure if its true.

But if you are wearing for swimming, I wouldn't recommend buying an AP or Pam for that!

Good luck!

 

[jackdaniel69]

Heard that AP prices are dropping... not sure if its true.

But if you are wearing for swimming, I wouldn't recommend buying an AP or Pam for that!

Good luck!

The sole purpose of the watch not for swimming. lol. I do real diving sometimes.

Anyway, just went to AD last week; AP price is still on the sky.

 

[patryn33]

Hi guys,

I am looking around for a new watch with steel bracelet, 40-42mm with a classy understated design. Budget of about $500.

So far shortlisted Christopher Ward (Swiss Made C5SSS-MK2 C5 Malvern Automatic MK II Watch from Christopher Ward) but was wondering if I could get a recommendation on other brands.

Thanks!

What brands have u looked at and it's a no go.

 

[jackdaniel69]

I will choose ap over pam.

Because of the brand or the looks?

 

[Siegfield]

I think that you should use a real dive watch / dive computer if you want to use it for diving. I don't think you would want to trust everything onto such an expensive timepiece, which is still subjected to Murphy's Law.

but what do I know? I don't dive anyway! I feel you should get a watch that speaks to you, one that you know you can tell yourself that it is something worth it and definitely the right choice among alternatives.

my $0.02 though.

 

[buay_tahan]

Rolex Explorer II

Hi,

How much is the Rolex Explorer II retailing at? And what is the best price I can get at the ADs now? Thanks.

 

[Cambiere]

The sole purpose of the watch not for swimming. lol. I do real diving sometimes.

Anyway, just went to AD last week; AP price is still on the sky.

Not interested in Suunto? Or get a SINN.

 

[popdod]

STARSWARS watch collaboration wif Zeon.
For StarWars fansee only.

 

[Fat_Hope]

Hi, anyone can intro a good local aftermarket strap maker for panerai? Thks

 

[Reuters]

STARSWARS watch collaboration wif Zeon.
For StarWars fansee only.

where to get these?

 

[patryn33]

or maybe cheap diver watch - Deep Blue Daynight T-100 Tritium
Daynight T-100 Tritium Swiss Auto Sapphire Bezel Black Dial - Daynight T-100 Swiss Eta Automatic 47mm 63 Tubes Sapphire Bezel

 

[jackdaniel69]

Not interested in Suunto? Or get a SINN.

Nope. I'm a PAM addict.

 

[jackdaniel69]

Hi, anyone can intro a good local aftermarket strap maker for panerai? Thks

Can try find online bro. A lot. but u shld go for those above U$80 for quality. I mostly make custom design so u can choose the leather, color, etc

 

[LightCoffee]

Hi guys,

anyone know where to buy this type of strap?
found this website http://www.internationalwatchman.com/home.html, but they only accept bank cheque or bank wire for international shipping..

 

[Dividends Warrior]

I will choose ap over pam.

Me too!!!!!

 

[Mayhem69]

Me too!!!!!

DW, you buy your first real watcg alrdy?

 

[ahboy82]

DW, you buy your first real watcg alrdy?

i dun think so. he plunged everything into his super ultra impressive 200k portfolio

 

[popdod]

where to get these?

Zeon.uk but havent listed in their site.

 

[Lecundra]

What brands have u looked at and it's a no go.

Hi, have considered Steinhart, Seiko Sarb, Stowa, but they are mostly leather/rubber bands. I have looked at other brands carried by Gnomon but the bezels are usually too huge.

Anyway why is it a no go?

 

[patryn33]

Hi, have considered Steinhart, Seiko Sarb, Stowa, but they are mostly leather/rubber bands. I have looked at other brands carried by Gnomon but the bezels are usually too huge.

Anyway why is it a no go?

Stowa can get steel what.
Don't think it's $500 though
Christoperward is your best bet, I own one value fir money. 5 yr warranty, they cover all shipping if its a warranty repair. Not seen brands that sell at that price pt offering such service.