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Marine Master 300

rogue_hog
Re: Marine Master 300

"Jeryltan"

[quote="roo7"]$4K for a ETA ? ;)


Well. Some would say, $4k for a seiko? ;p i,m one of them btw :) i,ve never been able to bring myself to buy a grand seiko, no matter how much i like that ltd edn blue face 1 with power reserve which some1 here reviewed recently iirc, or any seiko for that matter that costs more than $1k, but have paid $6k-$8k for a eta watch. It,s all a matter of perception.





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I share your sentiments. I dunno how to appreciate seikos of that level yet. For me once it hits a certain price point, other factors like branding, appeal, finishing and materials tend to come into the picture.
roo7
Re: Marine Master 300

"rogue_hog"

[quote="Jeryltan"]


Well. Some would say, $4k for a seiko? ;p i,m one of them btw :) i,ve never been able to bring myself to buy a grand seiko, no matter how much i like that ltd edn blue face 1 with power reserve which some1 here reviewed recently iirc, or any seiko for that matter that costs more than $1k, but have paid $6k-$8k for a eta watch. It,s all a matter of perception.





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I share your sentiments. I dunno how to appreciate seikos of that level yet. For me once it hits a certain price point, other factors like branding, appeal, finishing and materials tend to come into the picture.[/quote]

Agreed, this subject is always discussed in great lengths. You take a Grand Seiko and any Swiss watch of the same value. You will get the best finishing and materials on the Grand Seiko but the Swiss will still stand out in terms of branding and appeal.



Go to any guy on the street, "give you 3K, will you buy a Seiko diving watch that goes up to 300m or will you buy a Tag...." :lol:
rogue_hog
Re: Marine Master 300

"roo7"

[quote="rogue_hog"]


I share your sentiments. I dunno how to appreciate seikos of that level yet. For me once it hits a certain price point, other factors like branding, appeal, finishing and materials tend to come into the picture.


Agreed, this subject is always discussed in great lengths. You take a Grand Seiko and any Swiss watch of the same value. You will get the best finishing and materials on the Grand Seiko but the Swiss will still stand out in terms of branding and appeal.



Go to any guy on the street, "give you 3K, will you buy a Seiko diving watch that goes up to 300m or will you buy a Tag...." :lol:[/quote]

Very u fortunate but true. But between a tag and a gs, I'll opt for gs straightaway.
Kramer
Re: Marine Master 300
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=272575" false;



good read for all, it's seems even rolex owners agree that gs wins rolex in terms of quality. can't say the same for brand recognition and other factors though. I'd choose mm300 over any watch in that price bracket personally :)
Jeryltan
Re: Marine Master 300

"roo7"

[quote="rogue_hog"]


I share your sentiments. I dunno how to appreciate seikos of that level yet. For me once it hits a certain price point, other factors like branding, appeal, finishing and materials tend to come into the picture.


Agreed, this subject is always discussed in great lengths. You take a Grand Seiko and any Swiss watch of the same value. You will get the best finishing and materials on the Grand Seiko but the Swiss will still stand out in terms of branding and appeal.



Go to any guy on the street, "give you 3K, will you buy a Seiko diving watch that goes up to 300m or will you buy a Tag...." :lol:[/quote]

Tag abit hard to say. But if you ask 3k for a seiko or omega. I think 90% ppl still choose omega.





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Kramer
Re: Marine Master 300
glad to be that 10% then
roo7
Re: Marine Master 300

"Jeryltan"

[quote="roo7"]


Agreed, this subject is always discussed in great lengths. You take a Grand Seiko and any Swiss watch of the same value. You will get the best finishing and materials on the Grand Seiko but the Swiss will still stand out in terms of branding and appeal.



Go to any guy on the street, "give you 3K, will you buy a Seiko diving watch that goes up to 300m or will you buy a Tag...." :lol:


Tag abit hard to say. But if you ask 3k for a seiko or omega. I think 90% ppl still choose omega.





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Hmm is there a 3k omega watch ? Brand new.









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Sawtooth97
Re: Marine Master 300
It seems like we can have a small voting to decide which brand will emerge winner...



GS, Omega, Tag and Rolex... I will go for Rolex for image and their quality so far is reliable from what I heard from my friends who has it although I do not own one.



I was in Japan 2 months ago and almost made a rush decision to buy a entry level quartz GS at SGD$2200 (i think its sbgx009), then in the showcase beside GS is Tag selling close to the same range about SGD$2000-2500. I used to have a good impression of Tag but changed. And they are accepted by pawnshop but so do Omega and Rolex....
TheChef
Re: Marine Master 300

"roo7"

[quote="Jeryltan"]


Tag abit hard to say. But if you ask 3k for a seiko or omega. I think 90% ppl still choose omega.





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Hmm is there a 3k omega watch ? Brand new.









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Have. My Omega Dynamic chrono lor. I bought it new at $1.8K. Now still NOS condition in my watch box.
Jeryltan
Re: Marine Master 300

"roo7"

[quote="Jeryltan"]


Tag abit hard to say. But if you ask 3k for a seiko or omega. I think 90% ppl still choose omega.





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Hmm is there a 3k omega watch ? Brand new.









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The basic seamaster aqua terra can get for slightly abv 3k. Just example only la. Lol

I think there,s some other models ard 3k or less also.



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TheChef
Re: Marine Master 300
But, come to think of it I bought my Omega Dynamic chrono new years ago. Discontinued long ago. Bro Roo is right. Nowadays, cheapest Omega auto watch costs at least $5k liao.
herzausstahl
Re: Marine Master 300
I am willing to pay $4k+ for brand new GS. But only for sbgh 36000bph range. To my knowledge, there's no other brand new watch model below $5k that uses an automatic 36000bph movement, in house or out house.



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TheChef
Re: Marine Master 300

"herzausstahl"

I am willing to pay $4k+ for brand new GS. But only for sbgh 36000bph range. To my knowledge, there's no other brand new watch model below $5k that uses an automatic 36000bph movement, in house or out house.



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$5k Swiss watch with 36000bph movement? Got... Zenith lor.
chriscentro
Re: Marine Master 300

"TheChef"

[quote="herzausstahl"]I am willing to pay $4k+ for brand new GS. But only for sbgh 36000bph range. To my knowledge, there's no other brand new watch model below $5k that uses an automatic 36000bph movement, in house or out house.



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$5k Swiss watch with 36000bph movement? Got... Zenith lor.[/quote]

Sure ah, I like Zenith...but I also love the MM, hopefully own the MM one day!
herzausstahl
Re: Marine Master 300

"TheChef"

[quote="herzausstahl"]I am willing to pay $4k+ for brand new GS. But only for sbgh 36000bph range. To my knowledge, there's no other brand new watch model below $5k that uses an automatic 36000bph movement, in house or out house.



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$5k Swiss watch with 36000bph movement? Got... Zenith lor.[/quote]

Below $5k new have ah? Auto 36kbph? If have, then I have to reconsider again. I had a zenith 36k chrono, below 5k but it was used, and handwind, not auto.



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TheChef
Re: Marine Master 300

"herzausstahl"

[quote="TheChef"]


$5k Swiss watch with 36000bph movement? Got... Zenith lor.


Below $5k new have ah? Auto 36kbph? If have, then I have to reconsider again. I had a zenith 36k chrono, below 5k but it was used, and handwind, not auto.



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Wah bro, handwind Swiss chrono running at 36000bph. Simply superb. Wear it in good health.
roo7
Re: Marine Master 300

"TheChef"

But, come to think of it I bought my Omega Dynamic chrono new years ago. Discontinued long ago. Bro Roo is right. Nowadays, cheapest Omega auto watch costs at least $5k liao.


I was just quoting an example with a 3K price tag :) For sure you can't get a SM or a PO at 3K...



Again, it's like G2000 vs Zara or whatever brands.
herzausstahl
Re: Marine Master 300

"TheChef"

[quote="herzausstahl"]I am willing to pay $4k+ for brand new GS. But only for sbgh 36000bph range. To my knowledge, there's no other brand new watch model below $5k that uses an automatic 36000bph movement, in house or out house.



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$5k Swiss watch with 36000bph movement? Got... Zenith lor.[/quote]

Which model?



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TheChef
Re: Marine Master 300

"herzausstahl"

[quote="TheChef"]


$5k Swiss watch with 36000bph movement? Got... Zenith lor.


Which model?



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Zenith El Primero chrono with date, black dial and stainess steel bracelet. Saw it last year at a small watch shop at Lucky Plaza. An unworn piece. A friendly uncle offered it to me at $3.8k. I nearly went ATM to press money. But, I lun by telling myself that it looks quite similar to my IWC Flieger Chrono. If the dial was white in colour, I would have hooted Liao. ;)
herzausstahl
Re: Marine Master 300

"TheChef"

[quote="herzausstahl"]


Which model?



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Zenith El Primero chrono with date, black dial and stainess steel bracelet. Saw it last year at a small watch shop at Lucky Plaza. An unworn piece. A friendly uncle offered it to me at $3.8k. I nearly went ATM to press money. But, I lun by telling myself that it looks quite similar to my IWC Flieger Chrono. If the dial was white in colour, I would have hooted Liao. ;)[/quote]

Waaah! Swee. El primero is 36k tio bo. Back to topic, if I can find el primero chrono auto new at 3.8k, then a Gs hi beat becomes a lot less attractive.



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melvin76
Re: Marine Master 300
Hi, may i know if K2 or Bigtime have stock for the MM300 now? thanks!
Astro2212
Re: Marine Master 300

"TheChef"

[quote="herzausstahl"]


Which model?



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Zenith El Primero chrono with date, black dial and stainess steel bracelet. Saw it last year at a small watch shop at Lucky Plaza. An unworn piece. A friendly uncle offered it to me at $3.8k. I nearly went ATM to press money. But, I lun by telling myself that it looks quite similar to my IWC Flieger Chrono. If the dial was white in colour, I would have hooted Liao. ;)[/quote]
So envy u bro...my atm max oni $2k
lunarin79
Re: Marine Master 300

"melvin76"

Hi, may i know if K2 or Bigtime have stock for the MM300 now? thanks!


K2 doesn't sell MM300.



It's only occassionally people 'sell' or 'trade in' this model to him.



Maybe Big Time might have stock. Try calling them to enquire
Cosmograph
Re: Marine Master 300

"melvin76"

Hi, may i know if K2 or Bigtime have stock for the MM300 now? thanks!


BigTime does.
chriscentro
Re: Marine Master 300
Sorry to ask cos probably others have asked before.



Does K2 service the MM300?



I think prospective buyers would be concerned about servicing as the watch can only be opened from the front.



Edit: I didnt call K2 to check cos i dont have the MM300 yet, lol.
dragonboat02
Re: Marine Master 300

"chriscentro"

Sorry to ask cos probably others have asked before.



Does K2 service the MM300?



I think prospective buyers would be concerned about servicing as the watch can only be opened from the front.



Edit: I didnt call K2 to check cos i dont have the MM300 yet, lol.

Yup.. Dr Goh is able to service the MM.. But u may nid to ask him for his charges..
TheChef
Re: Marine Master 300

"Astro2212"

[quote="TheChef"]


Zenith El Primero chrono with date, black dial and stainess steel bracelet. Saw it last year at a small watch shop at Lucky Plaza. An unworn piece. A friendly uncle offered it to me at $3.8k. I nearly went ATM to press money. But, I lun by telling myself that it looks quite similar to my IWC Flieger Chrono. If the dial was white in colour, I would have hooted Liao. ;)

So envy u bro...my atm max oni $2k[/quote]

Aiyah I got a few cards mah. Like dat also envy meh.
Astro2212
Re: Marine Master 300

"TheChef"

[quote="Astro2212"]
So envy u bro...my atm max oni $2k


Aiyah I got a few cards mah. Like dat also envy meh.[/quote]
Steady lah
melvin76
Re: Marine Master 300

"lunarin79"

[quote="melvin76"]Hi, may i know if K2 or Bigtime have stock for the MM300 now? thanks!


K2 doesn't sell MM300.



It's only occassionally people 'sell' or 'trade in' this model to him.



Maybe Big Time might have stock. Try calling them to enquire[/quote]

Thanks for the infor. But generally are those online shop like Higuchi & Seiya pricing more attractive? Just ignore me if its sensitive to talk about this openly. Still learning the culture here. Thanks!
melvin76
Re: Marine Master 300

"Cosmograph"

[quote="melvin76"]Hi, may i know if K2 or Bigtime have stock for the MM300 now? thanks!


BigTime does.[/quote]

Thanks man! will try drop by one of these days. Are they the one that open shop 2pm onwards? Thanks!
roo7
Re: Marine Master 300
Pricing is not really sensitive, unless you don't wish to share because it's a special price for you.



Anyway, once you clocked your 10 posts, you might want to check out the market place for the pricing for used and new pieces.... Shipping from those Japan shops can cost quite a bit as there's GST..
melvin76
Re: Marine Master 300
Hi roo7, thanks for your reply. This should be my 10th post now! cheers! :D
big-e-294
Re: Marine Master 300

"melvin76"

[quote="lunarin79"]


K2 doesn't sell MM300.



It's only occassionally people 'sell' or 'trade in' this model to him.



Maybe Big Time might have stock. Try calling them to enquire


Thanks for the infor. But generally are those online shop like Higuchi & Seiya pricing more attractive? Just ignore me if its sensitive to talk about this openly. Still learning the culture here. Thanks![/quote]

Higuchi and Seiya do in general have a more attractive price, but please remember to factor in the 7% GST which singpost will ask for once it lands in Singapore.

The other factors are the risk of the parcel being lost in the mail OR mail theft.



i have bought from Seiya and Higuchi before, but only for watches that are of a certain amount. The more expensive watches, I prefer not to take the risk.
lunarin79
Re: Marine Master 300
hmm, chino-watch price is very competitive as well, if not, slightly cheaper right?
Vinc04
Re: Marine Master 300
BigTime MM price is listed openly leh.. Think it is selling slightly above $3k now.. Used to be on the high 3 side but according to Irene from BigTime (I was there yesterday)... YEN went down so prices drop. Worth to go and take a look
Cosmograph
Re: Marine Master 300

"Vinc04"

BigTime MM price is listed openly leh.. Think it is selling slightly above $3k now.. Used to be on the high 3 side but according to Irene from BigTime (I was there yesterday)... YEN went down so prices drop. Worth to go and take a look


With the current prices (SGD$1 = 75 Yen NOW, was 62Yen last year) it is pretty competitive to the overseas seller unless of course you can siam GST which is more unlikely. I do believe in supporting your local SMEs (that offer competitive rates & don't assume you are dumb)... Or even K2 ah Goh! SIAN-TS is no more local.... CHINA owned to be precise. :?
motomarc
Re: Marine Master 300
Shaggyangel emailed me and offered 2.5k for the marinemaster in the month of march.
bish
Re: Marine Master 300
O_O....... should i hoot? deciding between u1 and mm. about the same $
herzausstahl
Re: Marine Master 300

"bish"

O_O....... should i hoot? deciding between u1 and mm. about the same $


U1!



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roo7
Re: Marine Master 300
Same $$ ? A used U1 is about 1.8K. Unless it's a firewall, you won't find a used MM300 for 1.8K. So far I haven't..
herzausstahl
Re: Marine Master 300

"roo7"

Same $$ ? A used U1 is about 1.8K. Unless it's a firewall, you won't find a used MM300 for 1.8K. So far I haven't..

Fire sale you mean



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fir_chan
Re: Marine Master 300
Recently caught the Seiko bug and got myself a MM.

Really taken into the Look and feel of the SBDX001.

Gonna keep it.
bish
Re: Marine Master 300
eh noo im talking about new.



from thg sinn u1 after discount is about 2.5.

mm from shaggybro is 2.5 (for now).



hence same $$...



I have a sub ND. I'm not sure if I should get another shiny watch with round indices. Love the lume, love the manliness, but the links are HUGE, not sure how it would fit my skinny wrists.



u1's design speaks for itself. not sure about the eta movement tho..
roo7
Re: Marine Master 300

"herzausstahl"

[quote="roo7"]Same $$ ? A used U1 is about 1.8K. Unless it's a firewall, you won't find a used MM300 for 1.8K. So far I haven't..

Fire sale you mean



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Hahaha.. replying during work is like that..


"bish"

not sure about the eta movement tho..


True, the specs of a ETA is equivalent to a 8L35 movement, 28.8K bph, hand-winding, hacking movement.



The 8L35 is a undecorated, unregulated version of the Grand Seiko 9S55 and rumored to be hand assembled in Shizukuishi workshop in Japan...



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