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It is coming to the end of 2017. With the upcoming festive season, as well as the year-end bonus payout, it is probably a good time to purchase one more timepiece before we start the new year in a week’s time.
However, the question therein lies on what to buy. There are simply too many watches out there in our wishlist, and if there aren’t any criteria to narrow down the options, we would certainly have a hard time deriving the final decision. Hence, in this week’s article, we are breaking down our selections based on budget, ranging from below S$ 1,000, up to an unlimited budget (of around six digits). What have we selected? Let’s find out!
Below S$ 1,000: Casio G-Shock GA-700
A simple and affordable timepiece for the masses: the G-Shock GA-700.
The first watch in today’s list is a rugged and functional timepiece: the Casio G-Shock GA-700.
G-Shock is a collection that is recognised by many. Since its inception in 1983, it has enamoured collectors of all age group with its robust and fashionable timepieces. The latest addition – GA-700 – retains its masculine aesthetics and rugged construction. As seen in one of our reviews, the GA-700 had undergone a series of tough tests and it had performed exceptionally well. In fact, the watch had survived at the end of it, despite the different rounds of torture that it had undergone.
Priced at S$ 169, the Casio G-Shock GA-700 is a reasonable timepiece with an excellent value proposition. The combination of analog and digital display is useful as well. For someone who wants a watch that can be thrashed at rugged situations, the G-Shock is certainly an excellent choice.
Below S$ 5,000: Staudt Praeludium
The Staudt Praeludium, by one of the latest kids on the block.
If you are in the market for something slightly different with an interesting story, we highly recommend you to take a look at Staudt Watches.
Yvo – the founder – was interested in watches since young, and his passion grew when he started reading up on this subject in his teens. He subsequently began to experiment with old watch movements, and eventually decided to produce his own watches after he couldn’t find timepieces that matches his budget and criteria. He had subsequently launched Staudt Watches in 2014, after his girlfriend had broken her back during an accident (and ditching his professional musical career in the process).
The Praeludium is one of the first collections in Staudt’s repertoire. It is a simple three-hand watch, featuring a hand-wound Unitas movement that is modified to his specifications. It is self-assembled, with three-quarter gold-plated bridge, enhanced beat rate (21,600 instead of 18,000, swan-neck regulator and the use of chatons, jewels, and blued screws. Every other component, such as the case, dial, and hands are also designed by Yvo himself.
The 42.5mm watch is priced at €2,349 (approximately S$ 3,745), and we feel that this is perfect for someone who wishes to own a timepiece that is unique. The story behind the brand is amazing too, and it certainly deserves […]
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