The Watch Thread - Part 8

[dominicwor2]

Just reached orpit lim kopi

 

[talonn]

Anyone know where's the place to buy oris in jb? Aiming for oris 65 and wanna take advantage if weak rm

 

[gaoxing84]

Satki bo. ...

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[xuan87]

I don't know much about these tunas, but will try to answer based on what I know. SBDX011 has been around for several years, while SBDX014 is quite new in the market.

Similarities:
both use the same 8L35 movement (Its a GS movement btw)

Differences:
Gold color trimmings on SBDX014

SBDX014 uses ceramic shrould which is both good and bad.
Ceramic shroud is
(1) very scratch resistant
(2) Ceramic shroud surface looks very good
(3) BUT may break if dropped accidentally onto hard floors. (You can check out those painful stories of ceramic cases breaking apart, not just this watch. e.g. Omega's dark of the moon watch also uses ceramic)

The hour and minute hands are different. Most pple like the SBDX011 hands better than the new ones.

The date is moved to the 4 O'clock position. You get to see 3 o'clock markers if you are in the dark ocean... but for desk divers, the old 3 o'clock position for date is much easier to read.

More expensive! Duh

In conclusion, if price is not an issue, get the one that is more visually appealing to you. If you get SBDX014, be careful not to drop it!

Oh btw, please try it in person before you get this watch due to the size of this watch. Most recommend 7 inch wrist minimum for this watch but I think 6.75 inch wrist should be OK.

Thanks Coppee bro. Like you've said, most of the differences are cosmetic and the specifications, such as movement and depth ratings are all the same.

Agree with your thoughts on ceramic too. An addition "con" to ceramic is its weight although to some people, it's a "pro". The SBDX011's shroud is titanium with PVD coating, so it should be lighter, but probably won't be as sexy as the matte ceramic. I think I'll wait for a future SBDX011 where Seiko will hopefully use titanium with DLC instead of PVC

I am also painfully aware of its huge size. The current shrouded monster that I'm wearing now is just the right size. Saw the baby tunas in a display case and it already looks too big, so not to mention the emperor tunas.

On a completely sidenote, just saw the Steinhart Ocean Titanium 500 and it is absolutely gorgeous. Now dunno whether to get the Steinhart Ocean Vintage DLC first or the Titanium 500 first

 

[Kenneth C]

Suddenly GS is looking like very refined. Does cortina sell them? $3k can get? Which model is this?

The Grand Seiko models that I have seen so far are about S$ 6K to 9K in Singapore.

 

[Donten]

Thanks Coppee bro. Like you've said, most of the differences are cosmetic and the specifications, such as movement and depth ratings are all the same.

Agree with your thoughts on ceramic too. An addition "con" to ceramic is its weight although to some people, it's a "pro". The SBDX011's shroud is titanium with PVD coating, so it should be lighter, but probably won't be as sexy as the matte ceramic. I think I'll wait for a future SBDX011 where Seiko will hopefully use titanium with DLC instead of PVC

I am also painfully aware of its huge size. The current shrouded monster that I'm wearing now is just the right size. Saw the baby tunas in a display case and it already looks too big, so not to mention the emperor tunas.

On a completely sidenote, just saw the Steinhart Ocean Titanium 500 and it is absolutely gorgeous. Now dunno whether to get the Steinhart Ocean Vintage DLC first or the Titanium 500 first

Saw the steinhart titanium too. Indeed looks very value for money. 800 with sapphire domed crystal, titanium and lumed ceramic bezel. My only complain I'd the hands feels a little thick.

 

[Novelty77]

Let's start a hazy Tuesday with a wrist shot!

What are you wearing today?

My contribution

 

[xuan87]

Saw the steinhart titanium too. Indeed looks very value for money. 800 with sapphire domed crystal, titanium and lumed ceramic bezel. My only complain I'd the hands feels a little thick.

I didn't realise the bezel is ceramic! Yea, it's a really good deal, for so much titanium lol. The ocean vintage DLC is also a good deal because of the DLC coating.

I found the hands to be a little thin though for a diver but I actually like that it's simple, just straight lines. Love the looks of the watch. Maybe a Christmas present for myself?

 

[Seannie]

3 different brands, 3 different watches, all similarly priced locally for your review.

GS wins handsdown, dont even need to call for a vote sia !! sakti sakti sakti

where can i get a GS in a local store huh?

 

[Seannie]

The Grand Seiko models that I have seen so far are about S$ 6K to 9K in Singapore.

thank you! $6-9k is really Ok! Where can i get them in local shops like Cortina got?


quality & craftsmanship good or not? Will the needle break off if drop on the floor? I saw on rolex club fb, one guy posted a rolex with the second hand needle broke off.. sibeh gaolak.. then heard stories of people drop rolex and the ceramic bexel just picak like that... like that still call good watch meh? im surprised.

 

[PiPiChew]

Thanks Coppee bro. Like you've said, most of the differences are cosmetic and the specifications, such as movement and depth ratings are all the same.

Agree with your thoughts on ceramic too. An addition "con" to ceramic is its weight although to some people, it's a "pro". The SBDX011's shroud is titanium with PVD coating, so it should be lighter, but probably won't be as sexy as the matte ceramic. I think I'll wait for a future SBDX011 where Seiko will hopefully use titanium with DLC instead of PVC

I am also painfully aware of its huge size. The current shrouded monster that I'm wearing now is just the right size. Saw the baby tunas in a display case and it already looks too big, so not to mention the emperor tunas.

On a completely sidenote, just saw the Steinhart Ocean Titanium 500 and it is absolutely gorgeous. Now dunno whether to get the Steinhart Ocean Vintage DLC first or the Titanium 500 first

Just saw the Steinhart Titanium 500. Jialat liao kena poisoned liao

Sent from 10 Buangkok View, Buangkok Green Medical Park using GAGT

 

[jonleelk]

thank you! $6-9k is really Ok! Where can i get them in local shops like Cortina got?


quality & craftsmanship good or not? Will the needle break off if drop on the floor? I saw on rolex club fb, one guy posted a rolex with the second hand needle broke off.. sibeh gaolak.. then heard stories of people drop rolex and the ceramic bexel just picak like that... like that still call good watch meh? im surprised.

Get a casino g-shock lah! Pah Si Buay Pai!

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[BeanFarmer]

Anyone know where's the place to buy oris in jb? Aiming for oris 65 and wanna take advantage if weak rm

Interested as well

 

[jase07]

Hiaks!!! Thank you for this sweet wrist shot!

This is so rare all the boutiques I went to don't even have it in Stock.

Even ordering one requires you to be their 'special' customer...

How did you get yours?

For me I'll be happy with Lange 1 automatic. Will take years to reach this goal though...

he is the 'special' customer u were referring to. lol

 

[jase07]

Satki bo. ...

Spoiler

bought 2 at once!!! *bows*

 

[xuan87]

Just saw the Steinhart Titanium 500. Jialat liao kena poisoned liao

Sent from 10 Buangkok View, Buangkok Green Medical Park using GAGT

Awaiting a photo it from you soon

 

[josephkjc]

Feeding time

 

[gaoxing84]

thank you! $6-9k is really Ok! Where can i get them in local shops like Cortina got?


quality & craftsmanship good or not? Will the needle break off if drop on the floor? I saw on rolex club fb, one guy posted a rolex with the second hand needle broke off.. sibeh gaolak.. then heard stories of people drop rolex and the ceramic bexel just picak like that... like that still call good watch meh? im surprised.

Lol. Best questions ever. Handphone drop on floor will spoil anot? Lol.

 

[gaoxing84]

he is the 'special' customer u were referring to. lol

Not even vip. Shld be VVVIP

 

[Thai_Rak_Thai]

Tea time