The Watch Thread - Part 3

[Paladium]

hi guys can anyone recommend me a watch as a gift for my gf? budget is less than 300

she likes brown leather straps, circular watch faces and dislike small watchees. (normal sized watches should be ok)

define normal size. it's subjective to individual preference. Perhaps can check out shops like city-chain or watch sections in Tangs. You will probably be looking at fashion brands like Guess/AE, etc.

 

[Me Shiat Brix]

define normal size. it's subjective to individual preference. Perhaps can check out shops like city-chain or watch sections in Tangs. You will probably be looking at fashion brands like Guess/AE, etc.

thanks for the quick reply, normal size would probably be like not those super small ones.. and also not those super huge ones for guys. anything inbetween should be ok

i dont really want to get a watch from those fashion brands though, any other brands that are like more specialized in watches?

 

[neo1978]

This is nice... how much is it?

 

[trd2970]

hi guys can anyone recommend me a watch as a gift for my gf? budget is less than 300

she likes brown leather straps, circular watch faces and dislike small watchees. (normal sized watches should be ok)

Get the orient bambino... it's in the low 200s.

 

[StephenHawking]

Wow, may I know why (it is the best)?

GO pilot looks fantastic, wonderful in-house movement, really beautiful brushed steel, not ridiculously overpriced like in-house IWC......

 

[winorlose]

Anyone can advise where to change leather strap for my navitimer.. very cui and stinky.

I think ad qouted $900..knn farks them..

 

[rikki123]

Anyone can advise where to change leather strap for my navitimer.. very cui and stinky.

I think ad qouted $900..knn farks them..

you want any aftermarket strap or must be breitling?

if first option, check out Hirsch straps.( Hirsch Straps) highly reccomended by watch enthusiasts. decently priced as well.

i ordered mine from amazon + some other stuffs = free shipping. cost me about sgd$50 for the strap alone. paid some neighbourhood watch shop $2 to change it.

don't go to local dealers to buy the strap. chop carrot head.

 

[winorlose]

tks! will check tat out!

 

[patryn33]

Even if u don't get from amazon and take adv of free shipping its still cheaper to get online
Freda Watch Straps - Watch Straps by Hirsch, Di-Modell, Hadley Roma

 

[patryn33]

thanks for the quick reply, normal size would probably be like not those super small ones.. and also not those super huge ones for guys. anything inbetween should be ok

i dont really want to get a watch from those fashion brands though, any other brands that are like more specialized in watches?

Will Swiss quartz do? Else u are limited to jap.
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/sale.html
http://www.watchstation.com/en_US/shop/brands/mondaine/shop_mondaine/new_arrivals.html?parent_category_rn=392615&departmentCategoryId=392614

 

[trd2970]

Even if u don't get from amazon and take adv of free shipping its still cheaper to get online
Freda Watch Straps - Watch Straps by Hirsch, Di-Modell, Hadley Roma

great link! Tks.

 

[winorlose]

arigato kamshahamida patryn..

 

[patryn33]

This is nice... how much is it?

Usd$4.9k, here expect 6k-7k
http://www.watchtime.com/wristwatch-industry-news/watch-to-watch/longines-avigation-watch-type-a-7/

 

[patryn33]

arigato kamshahamida patryn..

Want to burn big $$ get a custom made horween cordovan, good stuff well suited for sg humid climate
A few good recommendation here
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f222/horween-shell-cordovan-leather-watch-straps-who-makes-best-857892.html

 

[dmitri]

First Rolex, Explorer II 42mm or Sub C?

What is your choice and why? For the explorer, between the Polar and Noir, what's your poison?

 

[KohChris]

In b4 kohchris

 

[flame2000]

First Rolex, Explorer II 42mm or Sub C?

What is your choice and why? For the explorer, between the Polar and Noir, what's your poison?

Sub is an iconic watch.

 

[pwillie]

in before kohchris

 

[trd2970]

So it's rolex bashing time again lol

 

[josephkjc]

First Rolex, Explorer II 42mm or Sub C?

What is your choice and why? For the explorer, between the Polar and Noir, what's your poison?

Depends on individual preference. Sub tends to look sportier than Explorer II.
I am very tempted by the new blue/black GMT