The Watch Thread - Part 3

[zwen88]

Any independent watch service here. I wan try my luck at servicing my fathers vintage citizen xD

i serviced my vintage titoni (about 50yrs old) at bendemeer $160. The 'uncle' replaced my scratch glass, fixed the inside, new original crown and new clasp for the bracelet and waxed/ polish. apparently he specialized in titoni so he has the parts.

not sure about citizen..

k2 at tanjong katong complex specialize in seiko.

 

[zwen88]

i think if you come to a watch forum you are looking to buy a real watch. most fashion watch don't require advice because you are not going to wear it for very long. if you seek advice, i think you are looking at quality watch brands that maybe you will wear until can pass down to next generation kind.

you are looking for timeless design, quality movements, brand names that you can associate with and of course price range of your budget.

 

[guest_]

watch experts, what's your views on these 3 models?

1. Casio Men's EF341L-1AV Black Leather

Casio Men's EF341L-1AV Black Leather Quartz Watch with Black Dial: Watches: Amazon.com



2. Kenneth Cole New York Men's
Kenneth Cole New York Men's KC1568 Iconic Chronograph Black Leather Watch: Watches: Amazon.com



3. Seiko Men's SNDC89P2 Leather Synthetic Analog with Black Dial Watch
Seiko Men's SNDC89P2 Leather Synthetic Analog with Black Dial Watch: Watches: Amazon.com


I am gearing towards number 3.
budget between 100-150; all within the range

Thank you

Of these 3, pick Seiko.

I prefer this one with cleaner watch face.

Seiko Men's SNN231P2 Black Dial With Chronograph Watch: Watches: Amazon.com

 

[true form]

For those $100-200 watch range like the ones above, you all will buy from Amazon or local shops?

 

[yamcancook]

i would recommend this..

Seiko Men's SNDC31 Classic Brown Leather Beige Chronograph Dial Watch: Watches: Amazon.com

or the black dial version

Seiko Men's SNDC33 Classic Black Leather Black Chronograph Dial Watch: Watches: Amazon.com

nearly bought both, but realised that are quartz. i find the cream dial version to be more attractive in person.

 

[starun]

Of these 3, pick Seiko.

I prefer this one with cleaner watch face.

Seiko Men's SNN231P2 Black Dial With Chronograph Watch: Watches: Amazon.com

i like your recommendation, do you know where could I to try your recommendation and the under my point 3?

 

[Spartanz.]

rolex on nato strap


nice or totally off??

 

[starun]

i would recommend this..

Seiko Men's SNDC31 Classic Brown Leather Beige Chronograph Dial Watch: Watches: Amazon.com

or the black dial version

Seiko Men's SNDC33 Classic Black Leather Black Chronograph Dial Watch: Watches: Amazon.com

nearly bought both, but realised that are quartz. i find the cream dial version to be more attractive in person.

i think the black one is gorgeous, where do you recommend to purchase this?

 

[Azrielsc]

rolex on nato strap


nice or totally off??

Definitely spot on! The Nato colours really compliment the watch face.

 

[starun]

i think the black one is gorgeous, where do you recommend to purchase this?

just saw it on skywatches at 150 though

 

[flame2000]

rolex on nato strap


nice or totally off??

I still prefer them on bracelet. Nato looks kinda too cheap on a Rolex. Just can't get use to the look.

 

[yattokame]

rolex on nato strap


nice or totally off??

not bad at all.
the colour needs to match well. pepsi will look good with red/blue; coke red/black and etc

 

[Spartanz.]

not bad at all.
the colour needs to match well. pepsi will look good with red/blue; coke red/black and etc

Like this? Haha

 

[yattokame]

Like this? Haha

absolutely

 

[TeenTitan01]

Zenith Pilot Big Date Special.

Pilot :
Big Date Special

42 mm
03.2410.4010/21.C722
Inspired by the legendary Zenith aviation watches Automatic El Primero chronograph with Large Date Arabic numerals entirely made of SuperLuminova

Movement:

• Movement El Primero 4010, Automatic
• Caliber 13¼ (Diameter: 30 mm)
• Thickness 7.65 mm
• Components 306
• Jewels 31

• Frequency 36,000 VpH (5 Hz)
• Power reserve min. 50 hours
• Finishing Oscillating weight with “Côtes de Genève” pattern

Functions:

• Hours and minutes in the centre
• Small seconds hand at 9 o'clock
• Large Date indicator at 6 o'clock
• 2-counter chronograph:
  • Central chronograph hand
  • 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock

Case, Dial & Hands:

• Material Brushed steel
• Diameter 42 mm
• Thickness 13.50 mm
• Crystal Domed sapphire glass with anti-reflection treatment on both sides

• Case-back Transparent sapphire glass
• Water-resistance 5 ATM
• Dials and counters Matte black
• Hour-markers Arabic numerals in SuperLuminova SLN C1
• Hands Satined black ruthenium

Strap & Clasp:

• Strap Calfskin leather strap with protective rubber lining
  Metal bracelet

• Clasp Steel triple folding clasp

CHF 6,900.

Flavour of the Lange Datograph Flyback with the El Primero movement.

Your thoughts...?

 

[Samfreak]

Zenith Pilot Big Date Special.

Flavour of the Lange Datograph Flyback with the El Primero movement.

Your thoughts...?

Watch this space for my wristshot. Should be up by this weekend.

 

[taeception]

Lol dad found out about my c60 trident purchase and started nagging.. Saying why I don't want save up and buy an aquaracer 300m instead T.T

 

[Protagonist]

i like the rolex with the bond nato strap

 

[SpOrTsTeR79]

I like the submariner with rubber strap. Saw it on an AD. and it looks very sporty.

 

[yattokame]

Lol dad found out about my c60 trident purchase and started nagging.. Saying why I don't want save up and buy an aquaracer 300m instead T.T

IMHO

your dad, myself... been there, done that. We probably learnt from life experiences that we should just save and get the best; or the next best.

what your dad probably forgot was the journey - letting you walk the route yourself.

honestly if I can turn back time I'd just forget all the other watches and get a black sub first. but I wouldn't have learnt this lesson if I hadn't gone down this path.

like i said before....enjoy the process