Quest88 Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 Since we are talking about other watch brands in the other thread, thought to ask for recommendations. :) Any brands to recommend for size 39 and below? Preferably 37, and don't mind 35. I got a small wrist so despite the current trend for big watches, I still got to get a small one. If it's above 37, the strap needs to be flat moving off from the body. Price range less than $10k list price if possible, but flexible. No issue with cheaper. :P Automatic preferred. Metal strap preferred. Watch for office wear, but can be a little sporty. My current suspects are Rolex, rado, bvlgari, and omega, but looking for more options.
insomia Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 39mm or lower... go for explorer 2 or submariner.. and must have for business executive.. if you dont like rolex.. maybe you can consider AP RO which i think its 36mm? should be less than 10k...
blackburn Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 My current suspects are Rolex, rado, bvlgari, and omega, but looking for more options a friend of mine had his tagheuer automatic chronometer knocked hard once when his baby nephew threw it onto the marble floor. it chipped the floor but the watch is still working fine. a few years ago he accidentally brushed his wrist against a wall. it scratched the watch slightly but the hands of the omega automatic chronometer he was wearing fell out :o. now he only uses the hardy tagheuer for sports and the omega for office wear. there is no resale value for both watches by the way :) height=400http://www.watchclick.com/itemimages/3220-50.jpg[/img]
ical Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 I recommend Hublot from Geneve, my favourite. Available at Hour Glass. I own a few of them. Very unique and simple design. They're known more for their special black rubber straps which make the watch really outstanding and are very comfortable too. This brand is very low profile. But since it spotted on lots of famous people and royal families, it start get notice. What I like about it is it can match whether you're in formal or sporty. Price within your budget. :) http://www.hublot.com/hublot_prod/site/hublot/index.php
ical Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 Another recommendation is legendary Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch. Must have for all collectors. Most well known watch in the world! Timeless design and a real classic (fully manual). Go for the limited edition clear back if you can find it.
Bono1624705732 Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 can check out chopard chronograph... FM casablanca... ;D
Transworld Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 I just bought an Tag's Carrera Automatic Brad Pit version, a metal strap & chronographic watch, looks nice & working fine for me, fit your selection critirias, further, cost only S$4k nia. Highly recommended!! :) May i know which outlet did you bought from?
Quest88 Posted August 15, 2007 Author Posted August 15, 2007 Hi, thanks for recommendations. :D ical, hublot looks very nice but the ones i like are 41-44. pretty big! will check out the rest, and do keep the recommendations coming! For Tag, i think the standard discount is 20% but you can get up to 25%? Hope I am not wrong, but that is generally the range for most watches. Already own some Tags so thinking of moving away from the brand.
ical Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 Hi, thanks for recommendations. :D ical, hublot looks very nice but the ones i like are 41-44. pretty big! will check out the rest, and do keep the recommendations coming! Hahaha! Ya, I agreed some are rather big. I prefer big watch. :D
hifiice Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 One of the watch retailer at Vivo 1st floor, opposite Citibank branch :)
DizzyD1624705734 Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 Consider the IWC Ingeniuer series. Ceramic Bezel Inge 44mm White Dial 40mm http://basel.watchprosite.com/show-nblog.post/ti-364692/
YANG Posted August 16, 2007 Posted August 16, 2007 You might want to check out the link http://www.jwwatch.com A local retailer who carries own in-house brand as well as 2nd hand re-seller. Previously i remember located in AMARA hotel shopping center...don't know move liao or not.
Bono1624705732 Posted August 16, 2007 Posted August 16, 2007 now at great eastern centre... beside hans... 8)
Jagdpanzer Posted August 18, 2007 Posted August 18, 2007 Buy a watch which you must like immediately when you see it and in addition to brand name and reliability. Don't buy watch which use celebrities(unless classic model) to sell as chances they will be discontinued with low resale value. Eg Tag The trend now is that most people 20 to 50 prefer sports or military watches.
YANG Posted August 18, 2007 Posted August 18, 2007 I am an amateur collector who believes in those brands that are common during my father's time, such as TITONI and SANDOZ and others... hence not as well knowledge as the other brudders here. But i have really hard time to hunt the TITONIs with red flower logos...
vintage1624705800 Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 how abt this Titoni? got this watch manys years ago, seldom wear. now switch more to sports watch.
YANG Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 how abt this Titoni? got this watch manys years ago, seldom wear. now switch more to sports watch. Hey... i got the same watch as you do... took me quite sometime to find it... @ little india ! If i'm not wrong...i paid about $400 3yrs back!
jimbok Posted September 4, 2007 Posted September 4, 2007 Anyone has a good AD to recommend? I'm looking at getting Tag Heuer :)
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