[Closed] Nice watch for a few hundred pounds or less?

I've got a Suunto Core All Black which I really like.

It's been bombproof so far (I don't take it off for biking, climbing etc).

Think it's about £200.

Vintage Omega.

Vintage Omega.

Seiko Monster would be my call, plus change for a couple of straps/bracelets.

Something from Tissot would be where my money would go. Really nice watches for the money.

Christopher Ward have some timeless (err...for want of a better word) pieces.

I've been wearing a Luminox Field Alarm Chrono which can be found for under £300 if you search around the net. Can't praise it enough, but I wouldn't wear one of their Navy SEAL watches (although I do have my 50m badge).

Second Chris Ward some good deals on there at the moment.

Go to the nite shop on eBay
They have some bargain watches, got a £500 watch for £220 last year
Nite watches are very durable, chunky, look great

Really? For £200 it would be a slim dress watch wouldn't it?

The OP said "a few hundred"...

I got a Citizen (Tagalike) for £60 (down from £200).

I am quite happy with it.

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Skagen 596XLTXM

Around £170...

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Got one on my wrist now

The OP said "a few hundred"...

You're right, my mistake 😳

What can you get for few hundred then? Most of the lower priced vintage Omegas look unfashionably small these days.

Second the Tissot, but for best value use Tesco vouchers around Christmas, £170 tesco vouchers = £680 goldsmiths vouchers = Tissot T-touch expert.

Are the Chris Ward watches better made than then website, it seems to error on clicking any of the images on the vintage C8 pilot!

I have the Tissot V8 and it's lovely.

http://www.watchshop.com/mens-tissot-v8-chronograph-watch-t0394171105700-p99931395.html?altproduct=1

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What can you get for few hundred then? Most of the lower priced vintage Omegas look unfashionably small these days.

I wouldn't consider them to be in or out of fashion - I think that's one of their great virtues, as they won't date, unlike the blingy footballer type watches. A quick google turned up this site:

http://www.austinkaye.co.uk/CategoryBrowser.aspx?CategoryID=114&Page=1

I like Fossil watches as cheep everyday fare. All sub £150 so you dont need to worry about scrathing it etc.

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I've a nice TW Steel I could sell you for £180 you want something modern..

This one:

http://www.twsteeluk.com/p-6-tw-steel-canteen-tw6-45mm.aspx

I have a Chris Ward watch and it seems very high quality, looks like it's worth a lot more than it cost - if that's important to you.

G-Shock MTG

http://www.timefactors.com/smiths.htm

Gets my vote..
Bit of class there..

a custom yobokies seiko
one like this with a tan leather strap cost me £95.

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G-Shock

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=g-shock&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a#q=g-shock&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=TCe&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&prmd=imvnsr&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ei=ZZHsT7jWJIfBhAegguHFBQ&ved=0CE0Q_AUoBQ&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=c437e19976ec058e&biw=1680&bih=878

Jorg Gray

The wife is looking at watches for my 40th (years away honest!!)
I'm liking like look of the Chris Ward watches

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I have one exactly like this:

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Pulsar PJN305 (from ebay) plus a Hirsch Liberty Strap (from Amazon)

All up around £90

Haven't worn my Rolex for months.

http://www.stormwatches.com/watches/mens/satellite--12601

I HAVE IT AND ITS WEIRD BUT YET GREAT

Seiko and Citizen do loads of nice dive watches, either with auto or quartz movements, that are well made and durable. Have to import (via creationwatches.com or similar) for most of the autos though, for some reason they offer hardly any to us in the UK.

Modaine. Loving mine.
Thanks Mrs. Mugsy.

As said, Mondaine.

I have the tissot v8 brought 8 years ago ,has been spot on ,just eyeing up the leather strapped version ,lot of watch for the money 😀

wouldn't consider them to be in or out of fashion - I think that's one of their great virtues, as they won't date, unlike the blingy footballer type watches. A quick google turned up this site:

Footballers? There was a time when you had to be an SAS trooper, Navy Diver or a Fighter Pilot to wear big **** off huge manly chronographs/diving watches.

MrSmith, that custom Yokobies looks uncannily like my watch:

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Check Yokobies out on Flickr, he does some very nice auto divers watch mods.

Giving this a morning bump as it's of interest to me too at the moment!

MrSmith, that custom Yokobies looks uncannily like my watch:

yours has a bigger crown and white date dial, a lot cheaper than Sinn though 🙂

i like his '55 fathoms' version of the seiko divers

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Bloody hell. Now you've started me off looking at those yobokies watches.

Stop spending my bloody money you lot..!

F91W

This classic and faultless design has not only lasted the test of time, but has emerged the other side just as courageous as it entered. The Casio F91W has become an institution among digital watch designs and though many can claim extra features, few can compare with that retro and chic sensation you feel each time you wear this everlasting masterpiece.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2533393/c_1/1|category_root|Jewellery+and+watches|14416987/c_2/2|14416987|Men%27s+watches|14417316/c_3/3|cat_14417316|Men%27s+digital+watches|14417319.htm

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Does noone around here rate Nixon? I have taken mine off probably 20 times in the last 7 years. I lives on me. It was aboy £80 I think.

Yeah, I've got Nixon's 'The Don'. I bought it 10 years ago and it was £100 at the time. Nice simple stainless steel design...not too chunky either so works well with suits.

I've also got Nixon's frankly ludicrous 'The Newton' in black which looks like this:

http://www.logicalmart.com/bnixon-newton-watch-blackb-p-13200865.html?osCsid=24a5e4fb727e2b1324255bf7964f51cd

Any Suunto is good. Even if you don't use 80% of its functions. They look and feel nice.

I wear a Momentum currently. Its very very heavy though!

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Seiko Monster

Chris Ward are getting expensive

Another vote for Tissot. Got a PRC200 (cheap in the watch world) and its lovely. Nice big face, doesnt weigh ten tons and looks more expensive than it is.

Found them here- well overbuilt. Awesome.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Momentum-Deep-6-Oversized-Dive-Watch-Divers-Scuba-NEW-/250873285707?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&var=&hash=item3a69368c4b#ht_4392wt_906

MarkyG82 - I have 2 broken Nixon's at home. One with a resin strap that broke 3 times, 1 with a rubberised strap that has ripped and also following a battery replacement (taken back to an authorised dealer) has since had traces of moisture behind the glass and steams up from time to time.

Personally I'll never spend another penny on a Nixon watch.

I like the look of the vintage C8 on the ChristoperWard site, but that crown looks like it'll catch a lot and it's not as subtle as the crown on the Bell & Ross I am lusting after. I am trying to talk myself down from the Vintage BR123 which is a lovely looking watch.

yours has a bigger crown and white date dial, a lot cheaper than Sinn though

ourmaninthenorth - Member
Bloody hell. Now you've started me off looking at those yobokies watches.

Stop spending my bloody money you lot..!

Get yourself a nice Precista PRS18Q from Time factors.
A properly crafted watch which is leagues ahead of half of these "fashion"brands being mentioned.
This is mine(ignore the dirty crystal,covered in handprints from changing the strap)
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http://www.timefactors.com/precista.htm

Well I've ordered a Suunto Core All Black. And shelved the dress watch idea for the time being as it's a minefield!

+1 for a Skagen

If I din't have an omega Seamaster, I'd buy one.

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anything with sapphire crystal glass.

tissot for me.

This one looks good ...

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Highly rate my Nixon

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Bit of a watch a holic and have quite a few G Shock too... IMO worth a look for the money too 🙂

Recommend you steer clear of Citizen - the crystal is made of transparent cheese and mine has picked up multiple deep scratches. My old Seiko was abused for three years before I lost it and never picked up even the smallest scratch.

I'd be looking at a Seiko Monster myself. Lovely in the flesh... or is that metal?

DT78 - Member

I'd be looking at a Seiko Monster myself. Lovely in the flesh... or is that metal?

Seiko Monster is very nice so I might get one myself when I travel east next month.

Check out the variants here ... ohhhhh!

[url= http://forums.watchuseek.com/f281/collectors-guide-all-seiko-monster-variants-incl-night-trek-monsters-219920.html ]Watch Geek on Seiko Monster[/url]

That Precista Italian (Panerai) is wonderful! I have a serious 'want it now' situation developing. £385 isn't a ridiculous price, either. Maybe a birthday pressy to myself...

I think this thread is going to cost me some dosh. Really like the look of the Christopher Wards

I've got one of these:

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And it's a brute. heavy and incredibly sturdy. Had it for 4 years now, and it's as good as new. Failing that check out [url= http://www.wernersflyingwatches.com/ ]Werners Flying Watches[/url]

Typical, I like the Sinn range the best!

if you like the look of Sinn, then have a look at the Seiko 'Spork'. It's pretty much a direct copy of a Sinn 757. A nice chunky watch, but one thing to watch with divers like this is that you can't fit many shirt cuffs over it !

Some photos here http://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/seiko-spork-power-reserve-incedible-511118.html

Ooooo! That Seiko SPORK is beautiful, and has the sort of face I favour, absolutely clear military style with nice big markings.
Stop it, you lot, I'm already mentally spending money I don't have!

I still love my Seiko Titanium watch, but it's a bit worn. Very light and green.
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Well partially due to this thread reminding me I've just bought an Orange Seiko Monster for my upcoming beach holiday / replacement for my 14 year old G shock which finally has died (well it still works, the plastic casing has crumbled..)

Wife seems to be remarkably calm about it.

AndyPaice, damn your eyes, sirra! Thanks to you, I've just gone and bought this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251099029630

Check our RL****ches for some excellent value british made stuff. You can always ask for one of Roy's to be customised a little to make it unique too.

Nice buy CountZero! Lots of nice ones above but the Chris Ward (IWC ish) and the Smiths look just right! Watches ate like bikes, you can only use one at a time but number required I'd alway n+ 1
Now getting off this thread before I make a 'Financial' mistake.

Love my TW Steel TW4. It is chunky, but available in two sizes. £365 in the shops, but found one online for £285.

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Lionheart, I should have done exactly that a day ago! Now I'm £300-odd quid lighter.
Still, I have got a killer looking watch, for a fraction of the price 'premium' models go for. Rolex? Per-lease!

Yes, CZ go away. Don't post anymore links to ebay. I've already added two to my Christmas present (to myself) list.

There are some Rotary watches on offer at Achica at the moment.

£105
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£75
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£150
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etc

Christopher Ward watches look good, but if you buy one with a non-leather strap, be prepared to replace it every couple of years; Jon had one where the strap fell apart just after the warranty period ended, and the response was roughly "Oh yes, they do that. You need to buy a new strap every 2 years." This isn't mentioned anywhere on the website, and their straps aren't cheap...

sorry, you saying the NON leather straps fail, you mean the metal ones ? or the rubber ones?

I like the metal strap ones on there and might be hinting towards my birthday in a few months, just wondered

richmars - Member
Yes, CZ go away. Don't post anymore links to ebay. I've already added two to my Christmas present (to myself) list.

I've got one of these:

[url= http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SKA371-Kinetic-Silver-Tone-Watch/dp/B000UQFCFM/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t ]
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Me too, weighs quite a bit but in a reassuring way. I wear a g-shock every day and this is my weekend watch. I love it, but then I like a heavy watch

I've had one of these for ten years and still love it...

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One of these for riding and general wear...

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But this is my current favourite and good value to boot...

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"CountZero - Member

AndyPaice, damn your eyes, sirra! Thanks to you, I've just gone and bought this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251099029630
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good buy 😀 you now need to worry about which strap typelooks best on it. you have bracelet, rubber, black leather or various nato/zulus to choose from 😉

You'll enjoy it, they are lovely watches to wear

Hi, Andy, thank you, and funny you should mention the straps! I tend to like NATO/Zulu, preferably the Maratec Zulu bands. I don't mind bracelets, but I have smallish wrists, and bracelets are never the right size for me, depending on whether it's hot or cold. I was looking at a black or dark blue leather one with contrast stitching, just to see how I get on with leather, but I might just stick with a Maratec Zulu. Dead easy to clean when they start to get a bit wiffy, too. 😀
I don't like rubber, I have a cheap B&R knock-off, and my wrist got very red and itchy, so I stopped wearing it

Jon had one where the strap fell apart just after the warranty period ended

The watch itself is lovely (CW C7 Kingfisher)

However, 3 things to be aware of about CW:-

1) If you buy from them, you'll get spammed mercilessly on both internet and by post

2) The watch you just bought will probably end up at 50% off in 6 months time, which kinda devalues the brand in my eyes.

3)The silicone rubber straps (as found on the divers watches etc) are to be avoided. They have a lifespan of about 2 years, before suddenly splitting and dumping the watch on the floor. Fortunately mine fell onto carpet. If I'd been working up a ladder, as I often dom it would have been trashed. Should I have been a diver (not unreasonable for the owner of a dive watch) when it snapped, it would have just gone. CW were utterly uninterested in supplying me with a new one without me kicking up one hell of a stink (got one grudgingly in the end). Sadly the way the strap and the watch fit together doesn't give me too many other options that will look as neat.

Just as a follow-up, I had a note from the postie yesterday to say there was a package at the sorting office that needed signing for, so I nipped along this afternoon, and it was the Seiko I bought the other evening. In its box, with the warranty, and it's beautiful! Bloody heavy, compared to my other watches, but I'm chuffed to bits with it. Just had the bracelet shortened to fit my skinny matchstick wrist, and I think I'll keep the bracelet, rather than put a NATO or Zulu on.
Just as a back story, I bought it as an early birthday pressy to myself, using money that my mum left me after she died earlier this year, so it will act as a reminder to me whenever I wear it.
Cheers, gents. 😀

CZ - a worthy use of the money by the sounds of it. Also nice to see a non-uber expensive brand like seiko getting so much love from the hard to please crowd on here. Enjoy it.