The Watch Thread - Part 6

[yattokame]

The Orient Classic Automatic ER2400BW (nicknamed "Bambino") is a very good value for slightly over S$200. For this price, you get a very efficient automatic in-house movement by Orient, Japan. Includes quick date adjustment but no hacking or manual wind. Have been wearing it for a few days and it runs about 9 seconds fast per 24 hours.

I love the unique thick mineral crystal (see 2nd pic) that covers the watch face. The lovely pearl white dial looks raised in the middle which I believe is an optical illusion caused by the thick crystal. The watch looks exquisite with its rose gold roman numerals and hands. All of these, together with the elaborate Orient logo give the watch a very nice vintage vibe which I really like ! The vintage look is completed by the onion shaped crown. Too bad Orient did not inscribe the Orient logo on the crown.

Despite the vintage look, I'm glad Orient decided to size the watch at 40.5mm (excluding crown) which keeps up with the modern trend of large watches. I don't find it big at all for a dress watch and I wouldn't have gotten it if it was any smaller.

The watch also comes in other colour combinations but I find this combination the most attractive and gorgeous looking.

There was a previous version of the Bambino that had very prominent minute indices and a simpler dial. Some folks prefer the design of that version but it certainly did not catch my attention. It was only when I saw the current version that I said, "I gotta get that!", especially given the super affordable price !

oh crap this is growing on me LOL
looking at the cream dial with blue hands. one shop quoted me $250.

anybody knows where to get them cheap? thanks in advance!
creationwatches only has the steel with black face but it's a real steal ard $166sgd.

 

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Just bought this at Swatch, ION

Almost got myself a second-hand white dial AP 15300, but the common sense in me prevail... lol!

 

[fatboy]

Going to the kite festival

 

[coern]

Just bought this at Swatch, ION

Almost got myself a second-hand white dial AP 15300, but the common sense in me prevail... lol!

The AP from hjwatch? I tried that on too! Love it but not a good use of my cash now...

 

[sharkapl]

oh crap this is growing on me LOL
looking at the cream dial with blue hands. one shop quoted me $250.

anybody knows where to get them cheap? thanks in advance!
creationwatches only has the steel with black face but it's a real steal ard $166sgd.

you want to revive bambino again ah
this is the bambino which i prefer honestly and some how i like the blue hands too

dunno big time selling how much
but i think wins united have

if I remember correctly aerolord like this too

 

[kiosai]

My target is a Tudor midnight blue bb.

I remember someone with a seiko mod that looks like it. How to buy that mod

Hi there!

 

[FaNtAsIuM]

Have a great sat everyone!

 

[njchay1981]

Without the Date Magnifier which is symbolic on the SubC Datr, this dial looks a lot less complicated / cluttered.

Great pic!

Nice pic~

 

[darkdevil]

Hope you didn't buy the watch then. Unless it's below $130 or so.

You mean the original strap that came with the watch got damaged and they are selling the watch with another strap?

yup i din buy. they quote me $220. i think i will make my way to Big Time and take a look there.

it was just a casual asking without thinking too much "so this strap is it the original strap?"
then the sale assistant gave me this reply "original strap must wait for ard 1week and must pay extra ~$50".

 

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The AP from hjwatch? I tried that on too! Love it but not a good use of my cash now...

Can't remember the shop name, but they have the BNIB 15400 in white dial too.
Tried both but prefer the 15300.
With the bigger 15400, there will be overhang / gap on my wrist where the bracelet and lugs join.

 

[gaoxing84]

Tissot and Pam! Me and my brother!

Anyway new buckle!

 

[Chronology]

Snzh53 + bb tribute dial + bb snowflake hands, + bb inner bezel



Can call to ask. I'd think he will accept if it's an eta or similar simple movement.



Nice strap, mind full shot?

Thanks!

Sure thing!

 

[gaoxing84]

Have a great sat everyone!
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Last warning to tods bracelet. All the dual tone is poisoning me..

May wanna get a navy blue one. $200 from Mr porter.

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

Have a great sat everyone!

If wanna sell off lemme know.

Tentatively offer you 5k sgd for your watch

 

[FaNtAsIuM]

If wanna sell off lemme know.

Tentatively offer you 5k sgd for your watch

What are you talking about?

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

What are you talking about?

5k sgd for your mark II or more if you decide to sell

 

[FaNtAsIuM]

5k sgd for your mark II or more if you decide to sell

Or more? Then 10k loh..

 

[Strawberry_Cream]

Or more? Then 10k loh..

Can go up to 5.3k if u keen.
It's a
******* nice watch

 

[sharkapl]

you can try here...

FS: Omega Speedmaster Mark II Reissue Watch For 2014 - BNIB

ps i wont be responsible for anything

retails for 8k+ i think, i suppose you can get some discounts if you know AD

 

[ComicBoy]

jin elite...cost how much?

$2,635/-. It's 50% off the retail price as THG getting rid of existing stock.