The Watch Thread - Part 8

[All in a Day]

Watch noob here. Am going to get rolex for myself and wife.

Considering buying from Watch Palace or Hour Glass at Marriott. Any comments on these 2 retailers? Been quotes abt 16-17% discount off RRP for GMT Master 2 black and lady datejust.

Any comments welcomed.

Sounds good. Is more than regular 'allowable' discount and perhaps takes into consideration u r buying 2 watches at 1 go.. I would go ahead with the purchase if there are no other issues apart from price and reputation, both which are legit.

 

[raycheal92]

Eh...there is date. Bottom small ring.

yeah i saw... but the tissot visodate one comes with the day i'll consider your recommendations tho!

 

[pentium_f]

Eh, since you already outed yourself accidentally, might as well join us for pink dot next time.
Promise we won't judge, even if you wear your datejust with jubilee bracelet

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Sorry I dont like to mix with faggots. LOL

 

[Ed.YEO]

有时也要用下老梅花练下老花眼。。。

 

[jingle_babble]

Nice Prometheus Poseidon..whats the damage may i ask? doubt any dealers are carrying into sg?

 

[WQtRiggEr]

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!!

Although I've posted these pictures before in this thread, seems like it'll be useful/relevant for you as these are some of the aforementioned decent value-for-money watches that you might be interested in.

Tissot Visodate (although white faced and not the black which you seem to be more interested in):

Spoiler

Orient Bambino:

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Seiko SNZF15:

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Edit: For the Orient Bambino and Seiko you can take a look at http://www.skywatches.com.sg or head down to their store in People's Park Complex to take a look/bargain. Also, I have a small-ish wrist so what looks nice on my wrist might not be that nice on another person's.

 

[raycheal92]

Although I've posted these pictures before in this thread, seems like it'll be useful/relevant for you as these are some of the aforementioned decent value-for-money watches that you might be interested in.

Tissot Visodate (although white faced and not the black which you seem to be more interested in):

Spoiler

Orient Bambino:

Spoiler

Seiko SNZF15:

Spoiler

Edit: For the Orient Bambino and Seiko you can take a look at http://www.skywatches.com.sg or head down to their store in People's Park Complex to take a look/bargain. Also, I have a small-ish wrist so what looks nice on my wrist might not be that nice on another person's.

wow orient sg50 version... from your photos, orient and seiko looks more exquisite than the tissot visodate huh

 

[WQtRiggEr]

wow orient sg50 version... from your photos, orient and seiko looks more exquisite than the tissot visodate huh

Each has its own characteristics I guess. If you are looking for a day-date complication then the Tissot/Seiko would give you that since the Orient only has the date.. The Seiko is more of a casual/sporty watch whereas the Tissot/Orient is more dressy/formal. So it really depends on what you want to get for him. Alternatively, for the price of the Tissot (~$700) you can get both the Orient and the Seiko (~$200 each) hahaha.

And yeah I couldn't resist not getting the SG50 version haha.

 

[a562140]

Nice Prometheus Poseidon..whats the damage may i ask? doubt any dealers are carrying into sg?

buy direct, they ship next day, arrive in SG in 3-4 days quick.

 

[a562140]

yeah i saw... but the tissot visodate one comes with the day i'll consider your recommendations tho!

day + date is nice but if its an automatic you'd have to wear it regularly to avoid to have to set time + date + day every time.

right now if i change daily i can't be bothered to change the date on my mechanicals. guess i've learnt to turn to a watch only for time.

 

[raycheal92]

Each has its own characteristics I guess. If you are looking for a day-date complication then the Tissot/Seiko would give you that since the Orient only has the date.. The Seiko is more of a casual/sporty watch whereas the Tissot/Orient is more dressy/formal. So it really depends on what you want to get for him. Alternatively, for the price of the Tissot (~$700) you can get both the Orient and the Seiko (~$200 each) hahaha.

And yeah I couldn't resist not getting the SG50 version haha.

Orient ET0K003W

just saw this on http://watchaffairs.com/orient/ orient's top5 picks... looks pretty good too with the day-date combination im looking for...

 

[raycheal92]

day + date is nice but if its an automatic you'd have to wear it regularly to avoid to have to set time + date + day every time.

right now if i change daily i can't be bothered to change the date on my mechanicals. guess i've learnt to turn to a watch only for time.

oh dear, all along i thought automatic = battery operated just went to google it now then know...

 

[patryn33]

looks good thanks for the recommendation but would like to have the date complication on it

Under 1k can get chrono, date day on it... Swiss 7750 found in many Swiss brands
https://www.uhr.info/products/en/Chronographs-from-UHR/UHR-651.html

 

[raycheal92]

Under 1k can get chrono, date day on it... Swiss 7750 found in many Swiss brands
https://www.uhr.info/products/en/Chronographs-from-UHR/UHR-651.html

too many complications very complicated le... just wanna have a day-date complication hehe thanks for the recommendation tho!!

 

[patryn33]

too many complications very complicated le... just wanna have a day-date complication hehe thanks for the recommendation tho!!

Guys love toys and enjoys complications lol... Check in with bf your style may not be his style
The guys here very helpful orient gets my vote

http://mondaine-usa.com/collections/classic/products/mondaine-sbb-classic-automatic-black-40mm-daydate

http://www.german-watch-shop.com/besondere-angebote/261/pharo-daydate-/-automatic

241546 Swiss army, eBay selling like usd$400.

 

[jonleelk]

too many complications very complicated le... just wanna have a day-date complication hehe thanks for the recommendation tho!!

This blog focus on seiko, orient and orient star watches. All available locally. Have a good read.

http://yeomanseiko.com

 

[Donten]

orient star WZ0251EL, skip the day display. keep it simple.

 

[wetdreams19]

Testing, dk why I can't seem to upload images properly.

 

[talonn]

oh dear, all along i thought automatic = battery operated just went to google it now then know...

Careful now.. the poison is strong in this thread. You might end up buying the watch for yourself after you know more

 

[PiPiChew]

too many complications very complicated le... just wanna have a day-date complication hehe thanks for the recommendation tho!!

Better check with your BF if he is ok with an automatic watch. Bought my GF one, she couldn't really appreciate it and everytime go out shopping need to help her to adjust date and wind up the watch etc before she would wear it

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