Graham vs U-boat vs Nubeo

[MCK88]

Any exp bros can help with some possibilities and advice (and price?)

Graham Oversized Commander
U-boat Thousands of Feet - CAB3
Nubeo Doppel Chronograph

Thank u all!

[wolfeyes1974]

Any exp bros can help with some possibilities and advice (and price?)

Graham Oversized Commander
U-boat Thousands of Feet - CAB3
Nubeo Doppel Chronograph

Thank u all!

same problem i faced when i was contemplating to get a watch earlier part of this year.

i would go for Graham because of its history and movements. demand for U-boat is picking up. Nubeo is an interesting watch and will certainly draw attention but it's all rubber so i'm not sure of its durability and whether the colour will turn dull over time.

resale value wise: Graham followed by Nubeo then U-boat.

i can't remember the exact prices of each watch...sorry!

cheers

[Oceanklassik]

Of course u cant remember la. Keep buying mah

[kermit e froggy]

Actually OceanKlass, Bro. wolfy has too many prices on his mind liao cos he has too many temptations. His nick says it all.

[MCK88]

Thanks brudders!

Within these category of watches... and price brackets... are there any other brands that might be up-and-coming... how abt the concord recent models (other than the tourbillon)...?

My preference is for sporty / solid (can withstand daily knocks)/ big faced (at least 40-42mm)

Xie xie!

[ohlins]

nubeo is a very new brand....... and the designs are inspired by marine creatures..... to succeed at those asking prices is not that easy for them i think.....

[theOrion]

Hiya

I'd recommend the Graham, I have owned watches from both Graham and Arnold & Son. The after sales is excellent and the chronofighter is a definate eye-catcher. Do note that movement manufacturer Jaquet is a shareholder in the British Masters which owns the two brands and all their movements are modified or in some cases created by them. While they do use valjoux/eta movements, they have often modified it to a RAC which is a column wheel variant which in chronograph worlds holds high esteem as a mark of luxury.

Nubeo shapes it watches like the jellyfish. They do use a combination of materials which includes precious metals and ceramic , but movement wise, standard ETA but nicely polished.

U-Boat is a complete newbie , while it does have a following , I'm not sure where it is all heading but that my own opinion. It uses standard ETA movements and what I couldn't fanthom was that it is not even well finished, they just dumped it in.

Re-sale wise, all 3 ain't great.

[wolfeyes1974]

Thanks brudders!

Within these category of watches... and price brackets... are there any other brands that might be up-and-coming... how abt the concord recent models (other than the tourbillon)...?

My preference is for sporty / solid (can withstand daily knocks)/ big faced (at least 40-42mm)

Xie xie!

concord??!! no no...

[MCK88]

Thanks brothers for your detailed explanations and timely replies, certainly much appreciated.

Yup will have a look at the Graham chronofighter series, in addition to my oft-keen eye on the PAMs still a newbie so merci beaucoup for the advice!

One more newbie query: as I have never bought stuff at the airport previously, other than make-up stuff for my gal, are we entitled to the AD less-GST amts when we are departing changi or returning to changi?

Thanks!

[champagneluver]

One more newbie query: as I have never bought stuff at the airport previously, other than make-up stuff for my gal, are we entitled to the AD less-GST amts when we are departing changi or returning to changi?

Thanks!

To entitle for "no GST" purchase, you need to buy before you fly off Singapore.

The shop sales people will be able to pack your newly purchased watch "nicely" so that you can carry it with you without scratches. They can even "hold" the boxes for you so that you can collect from them when you return. Save the trouble of bring the boxes around.

Hope this helps.

[MCK88]

Thanks brudders!

[kermit e froggy]

Personally I will choose Graham over the 3 brandings for the price factor. Nubeo is targetting at trendy, young buyers n selling on a concept base on the Ocean. Whereas UBoat is base on the War concept devices designed in the past and revive under an Italian craftmen whose family link to the master creator of the watch concept. Just my 2cts...