The Watch Thread - Part 8

[pwillie]

any watch follks here also know of a good leather artisan in sg that will do custom straps?

Wanting single pass straps like this one on W&W but $65USD is too much per pop especially when i want to procure a variety.
http://wornandwound.com/2015/11/13/introducing-single-pass-straps-by-wornwound/

Not local, but u can try etsy, some are wiling to do a little customization

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[avexdevil]

That's like a leather NATO right? You can try cheapestnatostraps, cheaper than 65USD.

http://www.cheapestnatostraps.com/collections/leather-nato-straps

thanks, prefer buckle hence the single pass. also my big order from CNS from a month ago still hasn't even arrived yet lol, email them no response, doubt i'll be ordering from them again anytime soon...

 

[avexdevil]

Not local, but u can try etsy, some are wiling to do a little customization

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good idea will try but all seem to be priced around 60usd++ also. was hoping to find an artisan that can do bulk for cheaper, if not W&W seems to be the best option..

 

[pentium_f]

Got quoted 2.6k for oris 65 and tudor black bay black 4.8k before 15% discount.

I thought that the black bay black shld be more expensive than the blue one? Why the sales lady tell me same price?

And the price I got quoted for reasonable?

Tudor black, red or blue all same price. But the discount may be less for the black bezel ones

 

[jeffng28]

Just saw this Ball Watch 125th Anniversary

http://shop.ballwatch.ch/shop/category/41-special-offers

Worth buying?

 

[njchay1981]

Citizen Promaster NY0040

Just picked up this automatic Diver from K2 Mr Goh for only S$95!!!!

Brand new condition and it's handwindable!

Damn happy, enjoy your Sundays too folks

 

[agent_719]

Just picked up this automatic Diver from K2 Mr Goh for only S$95!!!!

Brand new condition and it's handwindable!

Damn happy, enjoy your Sundays too folks

Bro, Mr Goh still got stock for this diver?
Thanks

 

[a562140]

Just picked up this automatic Diver from K2 Mr Goh for only S$95!!!!

Brand new condition and it's handwindable!

Damn happy, enjoy your Sundays too folks

citizen watches are very understated and under appreciated in SG

their eco-drive solar range is fantastic fuss free tech and their high end lines can match grand seikos in quality and accuracy

have been steadily building up my citizen collection over the years:

 

[a562140]

Lol, actually quite true i seasmaster fanboy
says more about the wearer than the watches you have, everyone sure has their bias, but dont have to put down other brands just bcos you dont like it.

Let me have a go at your watches:
seikos: cheap
raymond weil: shiet brand, only uneducated tiongs buy
longines: cheapo brand last time apply amex got free
tag heuer aqua racer and Carrera: aqua racer is seamaster wannabe, my 15 yr old seikos look better lol
rolex datejust: 50-yr old uncle+permed hair+jade ring+toothpick in your mouth
rolex yacht master: weird looking one in rolex, only weirdos buy them
tudor - poor mans rolex for cheapos
steinhart - poor mans tudor for cheapos

woot, looks like i have offended 90% of watch owners here...
mai angry hor... comments above are made in jest

lol i will have what have you been drinking

 

[coern]

good idea will try but all seem to be priced around 60usd++ also. was hoping to find an artisan that can do bulk for cheaper, if not W&W seems to be the best option..

Artisan don't do bulk... Pardon me but had to point out the contradiction.

 

[coern]

Long time no post my boring 372.

But I heart it so much

Damn chio. Still wanna hoot one.

 

[coern]

Lol, actually quite true i seasmaster fanboy
says more about the wearer than the watches you have, everyone sure has their bias, but dont have to put down other brands just bcos you dont like it.

Let me have a go at your watches:
seikos: cheap
raymond weil: shiet brand, only uneducated tiongs buy
longines: cheapo brand last time apply amex got free
tag heuer aqua racer and Carrera: aqua racer is seamaster wannabe, my 15 yr old seikos look better lol
rolex datejust: 50-yr old uncle+permed hair+jade ring+toothpick in your mouth
rolex yacht master: weird looking one in rolex, only weirdos buy them
tudor - poor mans rolex for cheapos
steinhart - poor mans tudor for cheapos

woot, looks like i have offended 90% of watch owners here...
mai angry hor... comments above are made in jest

Lai Lai Lai, Glasshutte Original - for when you can't quite afford the ALS yet...

 

[njchay1981]

Bro, Mr Goh still got stock for this diver?
Thanks

It is a few days' old watch, someone bought from skywatches, regretted it and sold it to Mr Goh in a 100% condition with almost a year's warranty on the watch.

Don't think there are anymore "ah hai" left.

 

[talonn]

Just saw this Ball Watch 125th Anniversary

http://shop.ballwatch.ch/shop/category/41-special-offers

Worth buying?

I like it! reasonably priced too! for Ball

 

[Chronology]

Lai Lai Lai, Glasshutte Original - for when you can't quite afford the ALS yet...

But... we don't mind when it looks like this.

 

[a562140]

Joined the Prometheus club. Impressed with the generous amount of steel in the bracelet. Excellent finishing. Chapter ring that glows!

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[This Is Fate]

the strap looks awesome where do you get it from?
the bag behind the watch also nice.. can share where u get it from too. haha

Strap is from kastantona strap
Bag is ona the Bowery

 

[This Is Fate]

Argh... Damasko is releasing a new GMT model. Wallet gonna suffer again

This looks good! Anyone getting it?

 

[pwillie]

Today's selection not bad... got my favorite Kong bak pao

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[raycheal92]

Assuming you have a born in 1992 budget and a close match to DW, get him a proper watch such as an Orient Bambino though it doesn't have a date window.

If he prefers a day window can take a look at Seiko SNZH55K. Looks different a lot but it is really value for money.

If budget somehow is below $1000, as mentioned previously get a Tissot Visodate

Wow really appreciate your recommendations and the other users as well...
My budget is up to $600 only, my bf doesn't like to wear an expensive watch... The Orient Bambino looks really elegant, i could get him the Seiko one too... Do u all recommend going down to a local shop or purchase it online? Sorry first time buying a guy's watch hehe


I was looking through this list of watches but nothing caught my attention, thanks to u guys i found something good!

http://watchaffairs.com/mid-tier-brands/


Edited: Decided to go for the Tissot Visodate instead. Just watched a youtube review on it and the black face looks really really gorgeous!!