The Watch Thread - Part 4

[balzebub]

Jin swee . Will go down jaben one of this days to try try
How much was this?

I think seagull at Adelphi selling for around $190.

 

[balzebub]

This one from trusthonestman around usd130

I would not buy from eBay sellers, their watches are cheaper for a reason.too many backyard factories in Hong Kong and China casing low quality seagull reject movements for sale for the popular models.seagull Singapore price is not that far off from trusthonestman, better buy in Singapore. This particular seagull skeleton has always sold for around$370 on seagull official store.

 

[Paladium]

Yes I think the ROO is more sporty and rugged looking but still very versatile. Didn't wear that big; one of my female colleagues wears a ROO to work with office wear and looks fine on her wrist.

Hers is probably one of the lady ROO models. unless she has a thick wrist and can pull off a guy's one.

Last check from the SA in Luxurytime, he told me their dive model is the cheapest in the ROO range and compare to other models, the general servicing for this dive model is the cheapest.

Well.. the ROO diver has no complications other than a date, hence logically it's the cheapest ROO when bought BNIB and also simplest/cheaper to service. That's why also quite popular as "entry-level" ROO.

 

[Jeremy1]

Well.. the ROO diver has no complications other than a date, hence logically it's the cheapest ROO when bought BNIB and also simplest/cheaper to service. That's why also quite popular as "entry-level" ROO.

Thanks, moi go and buy Toto now......................

 

[Rizzoli]

hmmm.. anyone here own a daniel wellington watch?

 

[yattokame]

I actually like watches like these that is hard to tell the time.
Many occasions they serve as conversation starters with new acquaintances. Impt in my job.
Not to mention the creativity and innovativity (?) behind the concept of such watches. At the high ends you have urwerk, HW and even VC doing it. I only look at the more peasant levels.

 

[All in a Day]

I actually like watches like these that is hard to tell the time.
Many occasions they serve as conversation starters with new acquaintances. Impt in my job.
Not to mention the creativity and innovativity (?) behind the concept of such watches. At the high ends you have urwerk, HW and even VC doing it. I only look at the more peasant levels.

In work attire, my watch is hidden under my cuffs most of the time. Not a fan of big watches, biggest is at 41mm for me. i usually use my phone/computer to check the time. Kena nagged by wife i wear watch n keep it hidden. For me, it really is more a personal pleasure.

 

[alexwai]

I m planning to get a new watch, budget below $1200. Any good recommendation for automatic watch?

 

[All in a Day]

I m planning to get a new watch, budget below $1200. Any good recommendation for automatic watch?

Pls see patryn's "sticky"

Originally Posted by patryn33:
Again besides budget
Things to consider
- Japan, Chinese, Swiss watch
- auto, quartz
- dial size
- water resistance, 30m or 200m?
- leather or metal bracelet?
- color?
- function as in chrono? Date day??
- willing to shop online or must see at AD? Grey ok?

 

[billyjayadi]

someone selling brand new visodate for 500 nego in SWX
too good to be true ?

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

Hi guys,

After roaming for a while here, and taking a look at some of the shops out there, finally paid for my first watch purchase!

Not as atas as the patek and rolex some of the pros have here, but dada! my first automatic watch!

whats the model number? seems like fake

 

[RadEoNic]

Today went tissot boutique ask abt there squelette and was quoted 2650. Can we safely discount 20% if we go to places like time club or Vincent watch to buy?

 

[RadEoNic]

I think seagull at Adelphi selling for around $190.

That skeleton only 190?

 

[Henabi]

whats the model number? seems like fake

Fake Seiko?!?! What's the point?

 

[All in a Day]

Based on info supplied (not the pic cos i m no seiko expert), don't think he bought a fake. Seiko produces many, many (really many) different models. An uncommon model does not mean fake. Moreover, this was not from internet or dingy seller but fr bras basah watch shop. These shops been around many years with reputation at stake if it's fake.

 

[balzebub]

That skeleton only 190?

Yes the last time I asked

 

[balzebub]

someone selling brand new visodate for 500 nego in SWX
too good to be true ?

It's possible, just make sure it is brand new and unworn, sometimes sellers will pass off used watch as new also make sure it is not gray market with proper warranty stamped and dated by authorized dealer. If in doubt deal at swatch group service centre so they can check the watch for you.

 

[billyjayadi]

It's possible, just make sure it is brand new and unworn, sometimes sellers will pass off used watch as new also make sure it is not gray market with proper warranty stamped and dated by authorized dealer. If in doubt deal at swatch group service centre so they can check the watch for you.

He says he get the watch and warranty stamped from Swatch Group Shanghai
So it should be grey set, but assuming that the item is legit, tissot have 2 years international warranty right?

 

[RadEoNic]

Yes the last time I asked

When was that? I don't mind buying one if it's only 190

 

[yattokame]

My daily beaters