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Looking for something similar but smaller

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 22:37
by Jonatutu
I really love the design of Time Factors speedbird III but the price is a little steep for me. Went on to look for alternative, Parnis has similar design(with and without logo) but the size is too large. Looking for something around 38-40 including crown, boy size.

Re: Looking for something similar but smaller

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 22:47
by Ed.YEO
The SpeedBird 3 is a "A" dial Flieger ley...
Cheapest i can think of is SEIKO's SNZG1x Military field watch, with SS satin finish casing and 7s36 movement, priced between 130 ~ 150 depending on retailer.
And the other... UHR531 with ETA2824 automatic hackable movement and "A" dial. Under 300eu with shipping to SG
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Re: Looking for something similar but smaller

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 22:53
by lunarin79
Maratac Mid Pilot, 39mm. 199usd iirc
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Maratac Mid Pilot, 2013 model
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Aristo 4h35
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Aristo 4H420, 390usd
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Re: Looking for something similar but smaller

Posted: 18 Feb 2013 23:01
by Ed.YEO
UHR511 @ 40mm... with ETA2824 hackable movement, dial "A" design, under 270eu with shipping to SG
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Re: Looking for something similar but smaller

Posted: 19 Feb 2013 06:11
by chriscentro
Aristo Offizier II (USD$400)
38mm case
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Re: Looking for something similar but smaller

Posted: 19 Feb 2013 10:33
by lunarin79
sturhling

http://www.pmwf.com/Phorum/read.php?50,472317,472317" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Looking for something similar but smaller

Posted: 19 Feb 2013 10:51
by fireal
ticino lo

Re: Looking for something similar but smaller

Posted: 19 Feb 2013 10:56
by lunarin79
ticino dun hv 40mm leh zeh zeh

only 44mm onwards

Re: Looking for something similar but smaller

Posted: 19 Feb 2013 11:49
by stepper78
Ticino good! Big and cheap. :lol:

Sapphire crystal some more. Miyota Movement.

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Re: Looking for something similar but smaller

Posted: 20 Feb 2013 11:13
by Threeemperor
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Tutima-FLI ... 20cf50d2b1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I am also looking for my first pilot type of watch. Is the above worth to bid?
Have no idea is this brand is of good value, movements, etc...

Thank Guys.

Re: Looking for something similar but smaller

Posted: 20 Feb 2013 11:32
by Ed.YEO
Threeemperor wrote:...Have no idea is this brand is of good value, movements, etc...

Thank Guys.
TUTIMA machiam like HANHART is somekind of classic cult brand that often gets outshined by other popular names making military watches, like LACO, IWC, SINN as well as FORTIS and other big names. Hence, much less mentioned. Can bid lah... no harm trying...

TUTIMA not much fakes in the market. In comparison to HANHART, where there are replicas using Russian or Chinese hand-wind ST19 movements. The movement used in the chrono which you had linked... is workhorse quality, ever popular 7750 movement. Tough and Rough. But major concern on this preowned set will be... whether the date/day wheel is okay or not... The day/date wheel is easy to f@cked up should the previous owner does not practise safe date change.

Re: Looking for something similar but smaller

Posted: 20 Feb 2013 11:53
by Threeemperor
Ed.YEO wrote:
Threeemperor wrote:...Have no idea is this brand is of good value, movements, etc...

Thank Guys.
TUTIMA machiam like HANHART is somekind of classic cult brand that often gets outshined by other popular names making military watches, like LACO, IWC, SINN as well as FORTIS and other big names. Hence, much less mentioned. Can bid lah... no harm trying...

TUTIMA not much fakes in the market. In comparison to HANHART, where there are replicas using Russian or Chinese hand-wind ST19 movements. The movement used in the chrono which you had linked... is workhorse quality, ever popular 7750 movement. Tough and Rough. But major concern on this preowned set will be... whether the date/day wheel is okay or not... The day/date wheel is easy to f@cked up should the previous owner does not practise safe date change.
gum xia.. juist going through those pilot brands.. like this type of coin bezel with 1 stroke of red.. haha.
am open for cheap alternative too...

thanks

Re: Looking for something similar but smaller

Posted: 20 Feb 2013 13:50
by Ed.YEO
Threeemperor wrote:...am open for cheap alternative too...

thanks
Actually hor... TUTIMA is not that budget friendly hor...

Re: Looking for something similar but smaller

Posted: 20 Feb 2013 16:20
by Threeemperor
Ed.YEO wrote:
Threeemperor wrote:...am open for cheap alternative too...

thanks
Actually hor... TUTIMA is not that budget friendly hor...
:oops: ya paiseh haha

Re: Looking for something similar but smaller

Posted: 21 Feb 2013 08:00
by big-e-294
Go check out Archimede pilot watches. Looks great, but not so price friendly either :(

Re: Looking for something similar but smaller

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 10:50
by Vinc04
What about LACO? Price is quite reasonable

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Re: Looking for something similar but smaller

Posted: 24 Feb 2013 11:11
by rogue_hog
Laco isn't exactly cheap unless you get the miyota-powered ones.