The Watch Thread - Part 5

[jase07]

Yes thought of visiting k2 too. Hehe my initial thought was blue lighter tone den the dial.maybe can see what uncle have also and make my choice from there hehe

lets go K2 with VW~~~~ woohooo

 

[sunshinegurl093]

Buying Armani watches

Is there any cheap place that sell brand-new Armani watches? I thinking of getting one for my boyfriend's birthday?

Or is there any brand of watches and shops you guys can recommend?

my budget is around $400

Thanks...

 

[rachdanon]

Can I check with you guys viewing this thread on desktop PC, do some photos such as those posted above by sg.vintage.thingy get cut off because they are too big and you can only see part of it? Only way for me to view is to click the photo and see a dedicated window of it.

 

[jase07]

Can I check with you guys viewing this thread on desktop PC, do some photos such as those posted above by sg.vintage.thingy get cut off because they are too big and you can only see part of it? Only way for me to view is to click the photo and see a dedicated window of it.

not really i see the whole picture (scale down version).

 

[Lurker_13]

Can I check with you guys viewing this thread on desktop PC, do some photos such as those posted above by sg.vintage.thingy get cut off because they are too big and you can only see part of it? Only way for me to view is to click the photo and see a dedicated window of it.

Mine's ok too

 

[jase07]

Is there any cheap place that sell brand-new Armani watches? I thinking of getting one for my boyfriend's birthday?

Or is there any brand of watches and shops you guys can recommend?

my budget is around $400

Thanks...

personal opinion, i don't really recommend armani watches....
1. mostly are quartz movement
2. mostly china movement (very little japan movement)
3. u are paying more just for the brand....

A lot of watches mentioned in this thread are less than $400. Eg. Orient bambino, Seiko Snzh 53/55/57/59.... (watch + a lot of extra straps = less than $400)

 

[Andy0601a]

Can I check with you guys viewing this thread on desktop PC, do some photos such as those posted above by sg.vintage.thingy get cut off because they are too big and you can only see part of it? Only way for me to view is to click the photo and see a dedicated window of it.

mine won't get cut off but resized in a very unproportional manner, need to click to blow up picture to get it properly oriented.

same thing both in office computer and home, both using chrome.

 

[sunshinegurl093]

What watches you recommend

personal opinion, i don't really recommend armani watches....
1. mostly are quartz movement
2. mostly china movement (very little japan movement)
3. u are paying more just for the brand....

A lot of watches mentioned in this thread are less than $400. Eg. Orient bambino, Seiko Snzh 53/55/57/59.... (watch + a lot of extra straps = less than $400)

What is japan movement vs china movement?

Isn't quartz movement more accurate than mechanical watches ( I read online)

What other watches u recommend?He's only 23, I scare this brand of watches u suggested are too mature for him.

 

[Azrielsc]

Can I check with you guys viewing this thread on desktop PC, do some photos such as those posted above by sg.vintage.thingy get cut off because they are too big and you can only see part of it? Only way for me to view is to click the photo and see a dedicated window of it.

I think it depends on the browser. Firefox is fine. It would load up the full picture before resizing it to my screen size.

Hi RWC,

These are two pieces I pickup on my stopover in Europe, a quick dash out to my regular hunting ground for vintage pieces. With a bit of a luck, I got two pieces .

These models are 1950s, you can tell them by their lugs, tear drops design normally and the transition to 1960s model with the numerals remain,

The below one is a 9K pink rose sold gold watch with second hand at six. The yellow perspex comes with ageing. I normally do not change them if I still can read the numerals.

The second piece below was a gamble but it paid off. At first sight is a turn off with the melt down of the perspex like someone put a blow torch in front of it.

On returning home, I opened up the front case.....a big WOW....the dial is in perfect condition.

The saying goes "Do not judge the book by its cover, in our case, do not judge the watch by its cover"......

Hope you guys learn something today.
Have a good day.

Beautiful vintage pieces! Hope to see and learn more from your vintage watch collecting!

New love for the PAM 441 again. Just got my bespoke strap. Ostrich leather is from the same material Hermes uses for their bags.

Exceptional quality.

JnS?

 

[slow_mo]

What is japan movement vs china movement?

Isn't quartz movement more accurate than mechanical watches ( I read online)

What other watches u recommend?He's only 23, I scare this brand of watches u suggested are too mature for him.

Generally, Japan, Swiss, German movements are better than the Chinese movements.

There are good quartz and not so good quartz as well. Not all quartz and made equal.

Seiko divers doesn't look mature, they are sporty. They are of good value for money. Guess you should be looking at the model/type of the watch rather than just the brand.

 

[pwillie]

Lunch today... Fish ball noodles

 

[Emospence]

Can I check with you guys viewing this thread on desktop PC, do some photos such as those posted above by sg.vintage.thingy get cut off because they are too big and you can only see part of it? Only way for me to view is to click the photo and see a dedicated window of it.

This only happens for me if the picture isn't fully loaded yet

 

[Emospence]

Is there any cheap place that sell brand-new Armani watches? I thinking of getting one for my boyfriend's birthday?

Or is there any brand of watches and shops you guys can recommend?

my budget is around $400

Thanks...

$400 can buy a decent Seiko or Orient auto.. Maybe 2

 

[a562140]

This? Vintage case but modern eta 2824
AQUADIVE VINTAGE NOS DIVER

AQUADIVE NOS Model 77 (December 2012), is based on the iconic 70s design model, the 1977 AQUADIVE MARITIME

this - but looks like they've sold off their last vintage movement and now using ETA.

 

[a562140]

Yes thought of visiting k2 too. Hehe my initial thought was blue lighter tone den the dial.maybe can see what uncle have also and make my choice from there hehe

best place to shop for straps is really the web - ebay, qoo10...

i'm not so fussy about straps and seldom make recommendations, but aside from colour i think ladies have more options in terms of texture e.g. lizard skin which can make a subtle but still impactful difference. not the best example but just an idea:

 

[Vanilla Way]

lets go K2 with VW~~~~ woohooo

Lol u buying strap also ?

 

[Paladium]

Is there any cheap place that sell brand-new Armani watches? I thinking of getting one for my boyfriend's birthday?

Or is there any brand of watches and shops you guys can recommend?

my budget is around $400

Thanks...

If your bf isn't a watch nut like the most of us. Then just get what you think is nice and he will wear. You can try online but after adding shipping, etc, you're pretty much better off just getting it from shops like City Chain, etc. At least if there are problems you can go back to them.

Quartz does have its pros to people who just want to pick and go. Mechanical watches can irritate a person who isn't a watch enthusiast as they have to go through the hassle of adjusting the watch when it winds down.

 

[Vanilla Way]

best place to shop for straps is really the web - ebay, qoo10...

i'm not so fussy about straps and seldom make recommendations, but aside from colour i think ladies have more options in terms of texture e.g. lizard skin which can make a subtle but still impactful difference. not the best example but just an idea:

Hehe lizard skin quite interesting but think k2 dun have hor.

 

[sunshinegurl093]

Please recommend a watch

$400 can buy a decent Seiko or Orient auto.. Maybe 2

Can you list specifically the model no. for a seiko or Orient auto watch that is suitable for my budget?($400)

I have been cracking my brains past few days to choose the watch for him....

Thanks...

 

[sunshinegurl093]

What the advantage of mechanical watch over quartz watch

If your bf isn't a watch nut like the most of us. Then just get what you think is nice and he will wear. You can try online but after adding shipping, etc, you're pretty much better off just getting it from shops like City Chain, etc. At least if there are problems you can go back to them.

Quartz does have its pros to people who just want to pick and go. Mechanical watches can irritate a person who isn't a watch enthusiast as they have to go through the hassle of adjusting the watch when it winds down.

As per title? so why do u all get a mechanical watch over a quartz watch?Isn't it more hazzle to adjust the time>?