[Latheesh]

Originally Posted by arindambasu13

Casio, Seiko and Citizen.

I would also add Timex to the list. He can easily get a nice Seiko/Citizen ~ 25K range.

[NH08]

This Seiko is quite old but running beautifully.



It was gifted to my father in 1986. He gave it to me in 1993. Since then, it has been serving me. A couple of years back, it stopped working. Got it cleaned and it is working.

I am just amazed at the engineering marvel from Japan. 36 years and counting. Truly automatic.

[Amrik Singh]

Seiko 5 has been the flagship of Seiko watches with Automatic movement till the cheap Quartz took over the market. At the same time automatic movement of Orient watches was also equally good.

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by Amrik Singh

Seiko 5 has been the flagship of Seiko watches with Automatic movement till the cheap Quartz took over the market. At the same time automatic movement of Orient watches was also equally good.

Yes that is true. I got my first Seiko 5 way back in late 60's. There after I had a couple of more, each good enough for 10+ years without any service.

[dk7729]

Originally Posted by Turbojc

Hi @dk7729, may I know where you purchased the silicone strap from? The 5 looks great with it !

Got it on amazon, brand named fullmosa. Wouldn’t recommend though as the quick release pin bent on second change. Back to metal band for now

[sumobom4]

Presenting the Orient Sun and Moon v3 and the Invicta Pro Diver.

Had a relative visit from the US. So, with my limited budget, I got my hands on these beauties. The original plan was to get just the Orient, but the Invicta was available for a steal on Amazon, so I couldn’t resist.

[nikhn]

Purchased an Oris Aquis to commemorate a special event.

[reihem]

Some new additions to the stable:

A jaeger lecoultre reverso monoface small seconds


My first Panerai - here a PAM01085 an entry level model called the Blu Mare, featuring an in house movement.


My current favourite- the Cartier Santos in size Large, on it original steel strap and on the tan strap they provide free !
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[raaj.bhalla]

Is there any AD for Hamilton watches in Bangalore? Really old the Intramatic chronograph H. Wanna have a look at it. Ethos doesn't seem to be the AD

[arindambasu13]

Originally Posted by raaj.bhalla

Is there any AD for Hamilton watches in Bangalore? Really old the Intramatic chronograph H. Wanna have a look at it. Ethos doesn't seem to be the AD

To my knowledge, Hamilton does not have any official presence in India and there are no ADs.

[Pancham]

Guys, I have a question Rolex Oyster Perpetuals. I understand the grey market prices are astronomical but if you manage to get one from an AD (say Kapoor watch), do they also charge a premium of some sort? Or will they charge the normal MRP? I am assuming no discounts will be there.

[mav2000]

Originally Posted by Pancham

Guys, I have a question Rolex Oyster Perpetuals. I understand the grey market prices are astronomical but if you manage to get one from an AD (say Kapoor watch), do they also charge a premium of some sort? Or will they charge the normal MRP? I am assuming no discounts will be there.

There are absolutely no discounts, but they will only charge the listed price. I just bought one from Ethos a few months ago, after almost 1.5 years of following up.

[Pancham]

Originally Posted by mav2000

There are absolutely no discounts, but they will only charge the listed price. I just bought one from Ethos a few months ago, after almost 1.5 years of following up.

Yes I saw your post. Congratulations. I really like the Tiffany blue and yellow dials. But I am not hopeful about getting one. But will give it a try.

[inder]

Guys a generic question. How much does a battery in a tissot chronograph last ? Also is it safe to replace the battery at a non authorised watch shop because I live in a tier 2 city where there is no tissot showroom and ethos has stopped changing batteries due to non availability of technician.

[Aroy]

Originally Posted by inder

Guys a generic question. How much does a battery in a tissot chronograph last ? Also is it safe to replace the battery at a non authorised watch shop because I live in a tier 2 city where there is no tissot showroom and ethos has stopped changing batteries due to non availability of technician.

No idea of this particular model, but most of the batteries used in high end watches cost between 200 and 400 in normal shops. My son's Tag battery is in the same range and it lasts at least 3 years.

At authorised service centre the costs are bit higher - 500-800 but then they normally change the gasket (advisable every time you open the back)