[casnov]

Originally Posted by sayyam.gaur58

Ever since I've got my HMT Pilot, I've not been able to wear my daily driver Casio.

Where did you buy your HMT Pilot? Its not listed in the HMT website.

There are some really good looking HMTs on Amazon under "Discover Diamonds". Are these genuine products?

[sayyam.gaur58]

Originally Posted by casnov

Where did you buy your HMT Pilot? Its not listed in the HMT website.

There are some really good looking HMTs on Amazon under "Discover Diamonds". Are these genuine products?

Hi,

Got it from the HMT website(old website). Ever since they have launched the new website, there are no mechanical watches available. I heard from a source that they don't have the parts anymore that's why they are not updating them on the website. Please stay away from discover diamonds, they are not genuine.

[AVR]

My two dream items in the same pic

[download2live]

As I had said in my last post, I am done with Automatic and Handwind watches whose cost of fixing exceeds the price of a new watch itself.

This time it is a desk diver !!

[surajspai]

I purchased this watch, back in 2015, when i realised that the cheapest Seiko watch on sale(this) was cheaper than getting a replacement movement/service for a Seiko diver.



Idea was to take it to my local watch guy, have him gut this watch and swap out the movement from the entry level Seiko divers of that time which took the same movement.

However, this watch endeared to me and has lived to tell the tale-its quality is much better than anything from the HMT stables, it scratches my Timex weekender itch and is very inconspicuous.

[asingh1977]

Originally Posted by download2live

As I had said in my last post, I am done with Automatic and Handwind watches whose cost of fixing exceeds the price of a new watch itself.

This time it is a desk diver !!

Lovely color, excellent watch!
It is a mixed bag. For this reason, got a Seiko Kinetic, and the charge cell died. Now it sits idle. Then I got a Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster. Even its charge holding cell died after 5y. Same. My automatics, are still doing alright.

[comfortablynumb]

Originally Posted by download2live

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This time it is a desk diver !!

Congratulations, that's a beautiful watch! Would you mind sharing the model number?

[download2live]

Originally Posted by asingh1977

Lovely color, excellent watch!
It is a mixed bag. For this reason, got a Seiko Kinetic, and the charge cell died. Now it sits idle. Then I got a Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster. Even its charge holding cell died after 5y. Same. My automatics, are still doing alright.

Yikes this is what I did not want to hear ! This one is also from Promaster series. It comes with a 5 yr warranty. However I found out with my last Seiko Automatic it is pretty much useless as they always manage to prove that watch underwent trauma.

I do have a tendency to bang the watch against corners of cubicle/table/chair/walls. Hopefully this one will be more on rugged side. Now I think if I should taken a G-Shock and called it a day.

Originally Posted by comfortablynumb

Congratulations, that's a beautiful watch! Would you mind sharing the model number?

Citizen Promaster collection, Eco-Drive Solar Power movement 200m Divers watch BN0157-02E. Got this one during a sale. It was launched quite a few years ago and as new releases are looming they are offloading these ones via sales.
A word on the finish. It is brushed steel. Slightly on the distressed yellow side. They have given it a tool watch look. Do not expect the shiny chrome finish we usually see on dress watches.

[ottocycle]

Originally Posted by download2live

Citizen Promaster collection, Eco-Drive Solar Power movement 200m Divers watch BN0157-02E

Great looking watch. Wanted to check where did you buy it from. And where do these sale happen? Online or offline stores?

[download2live]

Originally Posted by ottocycle

Great looking watch. Wanted to check where did you buy it from. And where do these sale happen? Online or offline stores?

I bought it from local Australian dealer. Online. Not sure if I can put in the url of a business here.
These keep coming on sale here every month or two.

[raaj.bhalla]

Hi! Can anyone tell me if buying a mechanical or automatic watch from brands such as Tissot, Longines, etc will be cheaper in Singapore vs price in India? If yes, does Changi airport has good collection? Or which will be a good place to buy?

[vb-saan]

Originally Posted by raaj.bhalla

Hi! Can anyone tell me if buying a mechanical or automatic watch from brands such as Tissot, Longines, etc will be cheaper in Singapore vs price in India? If yes, does Changi airport has good collection? Or which will be a good place to buy?

Not bought a watch from these brands recently, but from what I remember it was much cheaper in Singapore, compared to the cost in India.

[PPS]

Originally Posted by raaj.bhalla

Hi! Can anyone tell me if buying a mechanical or automatic watch from brands such as Tissot, Longines, etc will be cheaper in Singapore vs price in India? If yes, does Changi airport has good collection? Or which will be a good place to buy?

At Ethos & some other stores like Lifestyle, some Tissot watches come with a brand discount, you will have to check on that. Longines hardly has any discount, even if they do its minuscule. So perhaps Longines might be marginally cheaper in Singapore.

[Sunil@KA25]

After using the iconic Casio Tough Solar - DW5600 and then the Fitbit Charge -2 for quite some time, charging that Fitbit once every 6 days, came down to charging it every second day. Enough with the charging!! I finally decided to get an automatic watch.
Since it was my first time buying an automatic / mechanical watch, I was not sure of my crossover from a purely digital to a mechanical watch, hence did not want to spend too much. The Seiko SRPE55K1 had a lot of positive feedback on the internet and to me it looked just lovely. It gives me just the only information I ever needed from a wrist watch - time, day and date.
Already purchased a NATO strap to replace that metal bracelet.

I would say it is not a cheap watch, but among the lowest priced automatic watches out there. MRP is Rs.22,000, I got it at a discount of 10% at the Seiko Boutique located UB City

The Seiko SRPE55K1 -

[iampulo]

My love for Japanese brands grew multifold after learning about Casio G-shocks.
I bought the time tested watch CASIO G-Shock G-5600UE. Although I was about to settle for DW5600, but after extensive comparing of the module, I realized the tough solar model would be buy and forget types one. And yes it stands true!

The Tilt backlight function and rapid charging makes me grin every other day. It 12 mins of Sunbath to go from Low battery to High Battery status!

P.S. My girlfriend still nags that you have purchased a kids collection watch. I just smile and prefer to be mum , for I know, I wear a piece of heritage!

Originally Posted by tchsvy

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Got myself a 'Midnight Fog' GM-2100, the Metal Casioak! Now I have a diver in Seiko SRPG47K and a G-Shock, would like to add a Tissot PRX to my small collection.

Your midnight Fog looks awesome...Waiting to grab a feel someday.

Originally Posted by Small Bot

Whenever it comes to watches, I swear by a G-Shock. This is my Rangeman GW-9400, which I believe is one of the most VFM tank-like G-Shocks ever made. I got this two years ago and wear it everywhere, even in formal occasions. I don't think I'll need another watch for the next decade, with how the battery never has fallen below H with all the sunlight I get.
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Oh, this has been through its share of banging on multiple surfaces, been through water almost every week and has been scratched and licked and chewed on by cats and babies (and cat babies).

All it takes is some rinsing and it's back to being the beast. I don't even mind not using the Atomic timekeeping feature, seeing as the Tough Solar is absolutely worth every rupee.

Exact feel with me too. I wont require any watch unless its stolen.

Originally Posted by download2live

This watch will be the last mechanical watch for me. Casio G-Shock or some other solar powered watch from now on.

They lost a customer.

Start with G-shock Tough Solar models Sir, you wont ever regret.


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