The Watch Thread - Part 4

[All in a Day]

Cannot spot it leh (which is a good thing). 8 o'clock?

 

[yattokame]

Har? Where got?

 

[All in a Day]

talking about this, anyone ever try applying those nano liquid screen protector onto their watch crystal and casing?

Usually new watch will have the casing sticker. Can just leave it on. Else I think can buy also.

For the front crystal is really weird to apply anything short of looking invisible.

 

[pwillie]

Har? Where got?

Cannot spot it leh (which is a good thing). 8 o'clock?

between 5 & 6 lor...

 

[yattokame]

between 5 & 6 lor...

Wah fren, u never say we also never see.

Part and parcel of watch ownership my nautilus also kena some major scratches. But how it kena the scratch would be an interesting topic or story i can tell my kids next time!

 

[jjj2323]

Looking to buy a watch for myself to mark my 10 yr working life. Work attire is jeans n t shirt, maybe polo tee. So not looking for too dressy watch.

Budget is very limited - ard 3 to 4k only.

Any suggestion?

 

[All in a Day]

Looking to buy a watch for myself to mark my 10 yr working life. Work attire is jeans n t shirt, maybe polo tee. So not looking for too dressy watch.

Budget is very limited - ard 3 to 4k only.

Any suggestion?

FYA
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?

 

[jjj2323]

FYA
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?

Opps... Forgot abt this post even though I saw it couple of days ago

Prefer Swiss
Auto
My wrist is small ard 6.25. So nothing above 42
No pref on strap but I wear it with jeans n t shirt
A date function is nice.
No pref on color
Can buy online. Grey is fine. Even 2nd hand is fine
Not gg to swim with the watch.

Did I miss out anything???

 

[yattokame]

Opps... Forgot abt this post even though I saw it couple of days ago

Prefer Swiss
Auto
My wrist is small ard 6.25. So nothing above 42
No pref on strap but I wear it with jeans n t shirt
A date function is nice.
No pref on color
Can buy online. Grey is fine. Even 2nd hand is fine
Not gg to swim with the watch.

Did I miss out anything???

you can have a look at collectorstime.com

reliable. and prices are competitive. but dont really have the more popular models. price is in USD.

 

[Donten]

Opps... Forgot abt this post even though I saw it couple of days ago

Prefer Swiss
Auto
My wrist is small ard 6.25. So nothing above 42
No pref on strap but I wear it with jeans n t shirt
A date function is nice.
No pref on color
Can buy online. Grey is fine. Even 2nd hand is fine
Not gg to swim with the watch.

Did I miss out anything???

can try for tudor blackbay or pelagos. with a nato strap can fit your usual dressing.

 

[StephenHawking]

Wah fren, u never say we also never see.

Part and parcel of watch ownership my nautilus also kena some major scratches. But how it kena the scratch would be an interesting topic or story i can tell my kids next time!

Wait a minute... You never really own a pp, you just look after it for your kids. So your kids will ask you why you didn't take better care of their watch!

 

[patryn33]

Opps... Forgot abt this post even though I saw it couple of days ago

Prefer Swiss
Auto
My wrist is small ard 6.25. So nothing above 42
No pref on strap but I wear it with jeans n t shirt
A date function is nice.
No pref on color
Can buy online. Grey is fine. Even 2nd hand is fine
Not gg to swim with the watch.

Did I miss out anything???

If so look at http://www.ashford.com too, email or chat to bargain the price down. Tudor uses Top grade ETA movement.
Can score a zenith in house mvt duo time sg retail price maybe $9k at 30% off if buy from AD
http://www.ashford.com/us/watches/zenith/captain/captain-dual-time/03-2130-682-22-C493.pid?nid=cpg_cat6071&so=7

Jean richard diver Gmt on in house mvt
http://www.thewatchery.com/detail.asp?iq=1&bo_products_id=131904&bo_products_variance_id=157207&promotion_code=WMP8061011314182412450157207

Or try smaller brands
Ie
Guinand watch, can customize a bit
Check out reviews
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f7/guinand-40-50-03-a-198944.html


Stowa if u can wait go for the A10 movement

 

[exxondus]

TMD... Major ding after only 1 month

Wah nice watch. Saw a few of these at 40% off in the recent thg sale. But still out of my reach haha.

 

[RadEoNic]

Wait a minute... You never really own a pp, you just look after it for your kids. So your kids will ask you why you didn't take better care of their watch!

I was testing how shock proof it is. And it's still running fine so experiment successful!

 

[Paladium]

Wait a minute... You never really own a pp, you just look after it for your kids. So your kids will ask you why you didn't take better care of their watch!

Opps... Forgot abt this post even though I saw it couple of days ago

Prefer Swiss
Auto
My wrist is small ard 6.25. So nothing above 42
No pref on strap but I wear it with jeans n t shirt
A date function is nice.
No pref on color
Can buy online. Grey is fine. Even 2nd hand is fine
Not gg to swim with the watch.

Did I miss out anything???

Take a look at Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50.
Bnib grey piece 4+k, won't exceed 5k. 2nd hand can get from 3k onwards, depending age.
42mm but wears small due to case design and bezel.
Fits all your requirement except date which a phone will suffice.
You get one of the most iconic timepiece whose reputation is on par with the submariner.
Looks equally good on casual and formal wear.
Versatile enough on bracelet/the omega rally strap/leather strap/nato
Uses acrylic crystal which is one of its acclaimed aspects.

 

[All in a Day]

Opps... Forgot abt this post even though I saw it couple of days ago

Prefer Swiss
Auto
My wrist is small ard 6.25. So nothing above 42
No pref on strap but I wear it with jeans n t shirt
A date function is nice.
No pref on color
Can buy online. Grey is fine. Even 2nd hand is fine
Not gg to swim with the watch.

Did I miss out anything???

If u r ok w pre-owned, at 3-4k can get pretty good stuff, though mayb shld start ur 1st watch brand new. If going for recognisable brands, can get tudor, longines, tag, omega grey mayb? at that budget

 

[jjj2323]

Thanks guys for all ur suggestions.
Think it will be no slp for me tonight to go thru all ur suggestions.
But first need to go help my wifey to tuck my 2 babies to bed. Will post once I nail down my choice.

 

[pwillie]

Opps... Forgot abt this post even though I saw it couple of days ago

Prefer Swiss
Auto
My wrist is small ard 6.25. So nothing above 42
No pref on strap but I wear it with jeans n t shirt
A date function is nice.
No pref on color
Can buy online. Grey is fine. Even 2nd hand is fine
Not gg to swim with the watch.

Did I miss out anything???

a few choices i can think of
1. omega seamaster/speedy - preowned
2. longines sports series - new
3. sinn - new

 

[Henabi]

How about raymond weill & hamilton & tissot?

 

[takuyazzz]

How about raymond weill & hamilton & tissot?

with 3-4k budget, pls dont even bother abt these brands...