Since young I love Seiko watches. My mom has one that's probably 35 years old and the gold plating still looks very good. Never regret buying the Scuba Diver 200m with the black rubber strap long time ago and still in very good condition. Next aim for Seiko will be the Grand. People told me its silly paying so much for a Japanese watch, I don't care because I believe in Japanese products like my car.
I think a yachtmaster is also nice because it actually looks plain and unobtrusive at first look, like a normal watch.
I usually go to Roy Eastern in Lucky Plaza ground floor. Bought many watches from Mr. Hon, he is the owner and always give me the best price.
However I just discovered last year that Europe now is very cheap because of the exchange rates. Wife and I went to a watch shop in Rome and saw a Rolex I bought in Singapore and asked them about the price and was shocked as after discount and conversion its 25% cheaper. This savings could have paid for our air tickets plus maybe a week's stay. I tell you the truth even if you get a YachtMaster there you could easily save S$3k. I felt like crying.
For me a good watch and a reasonable car is my take. But after coming back from Japan and also thanks to you and Drifter mentioning about nice suits I am convince that a nicely dressed gentleman is a must, not necessarily suits but attractively presentable. I am one of those shorts, t-shirts, slippers guy and I think I need to change. I am making plans. First is to reduce some weight then go shopping.
As what drifter said, it is not easy and most of the time its the inside that need to be checked not the outside. For me I have one way to be sure and that is buying from a reliable shop and for me its Mr. Hon.
