Gift to my wife

I went to Tokyo last November and having been absence from the family for a week, the least I could do was to bring a gift to my wife. I spent hours in a few electronic shops in Ueno and Akihabara before decided to get her this Orient solar watch which the salesman claimed it was a limited edition. Not sure how limited it was as it didn't have a proper serial number but the design was unique as only this model has a diamond on the crown. Cost about JPY16,625 or RM634.22 after conversion.

I thought it would be a safe buy as I don't think this watch is sold in Malaysia and no worry of getting something more expensive than in Malaysia.

Dial face diameter 23mm
Thickness 8mm

Crown with a diamond on it

Light charge, water resistant, 5 bar, Made in Japan

My first "Made in Japan" Seiko

My wife went to Singapore for a few days and surprised me with this gift. She refused to reveal the price but I believe it should be above RM1,000 for a watch that is made in Japan. The 4R15B movement can be manually winded, another first for me in terms of Seiko watch ownership.

Lug width 20mm
Dial face diameter 40mm
Thickness 11 mm

My first Q&Q

Not sure if age is catching up or what but ever since my dad gave me the Oris, I m beginning to like dress watches, specifically square minimalist golden watches. Been eyeing for a Bambino but it cost about RM650 at least here.

I used to like silver but somehow, gold looks more elegant. For me, wearing a watch is no longer about time keeping but something to complement my outfit. A dress watch will always blend well for any occasion although it's hard to see in the dark. Well, these days, there is smartphone.

Instead of diving in straight for a Bambino, I got myself a cheaper alternative, a Q&Q. This watch company, I believe, is part of the Citizen group and is using Miyota quartz movement in it. Guess what, it costs only RM50, gold colour (don't think it's gold plating) and fake leather strap (it didn't state genuine leather).

Measurement, one corner to the other, is 45mm, strap size is 20mm and thickness is only 8mm. Let's see how long the golden glow can last in this cheap watch.

I like the simple face, no numbers or day date. Don't like those "quartz" and "water resist" wordings though. Totally unnecessary.

Stainless steel back and 3 bar WR.

Gold buckle too with Q&Q logo engraved.

This is how thin it looks from the side. Crown is simple knob without any engraving.