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...but no big budget.
I have El cheapo Timex for outdoor battering, but mrs_oab would like to buy me a small treat.
Show me a smallish, simple, military or Swiss railway clock style, waterproof watch with a date and alarm for under £60...
No fussy faces, jazzy graphics or three letter acronyms....
I'm struggling, my Google fu has left me...
I have this one ... very reliable and accurate. You may want to change the strap to shark net strap whatever they are called. Mine is at least 5 yrs old. It is still working like the first day I bought it.
Citizen eco-drive BM8180 03E like this one from Argos. £59.99 (bought mine for £30 on sale)
[url= http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2513306.htm ]Citizen eco-drive military [/url]
Blimey chewkw nailed it first post!
mitsumonkey - MemberBlimey chewkw nailed it first post!
I win! I Win! 😆 (try to imagine the voice of Joe Swanson, Peter Griffin's mate, shouting in delight)
[url= http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-automatic-sports-89/seiko-5-military-automatic-nylon-mens-watch-snk805k2-1716.html ]Seiko 5 for £49 (various colours available).[/url]
do either of those have the alarm the OP requested?
Ah... No alarm. That's what phones are for isn't it?
I am moving towards a phone for alarm...
I like both them, how did I not find them before?
matt_outandabout - Member
I like both them, how did I not find them before?
Not easy to find unless you know what you are searching for.
Seriously it takes time to search for one that is cheap, good and reliable.
I got a 10 year old ex british army pulsar G10 for about £60 recently, it's now my everyday watch.
I've seen that Citizen WR100 in a number of shop windows, and it's a tidy looking watch. The strap looks comfy, will probably get a bit shabby in time, (ha, see what I did there?), and a replacement bracelet like Chewkw suggests would set it off nicely.
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[url= http://www.watchshop.com//mens-lorus-titanium-watch-rxd425l8-p99938239.html?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shoppingfeeds&source=froogle&gclid=CNLPjdKQp8cCFcXHtAodm4IKdg&gclsrc=aw.ds ]Details here[/url] Weighs nothing and very comfy, perfect under a wet suit and never moves on your wrist when cycling. No alarm though. I have had the ecodrive citizen as above and it scratches easily. I have just sold the same casio - radio controlled 200m job and they are a bit of a lump. I also have a Yobokies sieko 5 - as above and they need to be worn every other day and opened up if you wish not to be out by a minute or so every day.
This is the stainless mesh strap that I have on my Seiko: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-20-22-mm-Stainless-Steel-Shark-Watch-Mesh-Band-Diving-Replacement-Bracelets-/281220073111?var=&hash=item417a05c697
It's a very comfy bracelet, doesn't get sweaty, because the mesh breathes very well, and is very flexible.
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[url= http://www.watchshop.com/mens-timex-indiglo-expedition-alarm-chronograph-watch-t45181-p99946831.html ]Is the only watch that nearly ticks all your boxes - well it's £5 dearer than budget.[/url] Only issue is it's a bit "Walter"
You a got a link for that last one Matt?
No alarm, but otherwise fits the bill [url= http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00492Z370?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage ]http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00492Z370?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage[/url]
Couple of options from Orient at Creation watches that get pretty close to your requirements.
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/orient-automatic-288/orient-automatic-fem7k007b-em7k007b-4771.html
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/orient-automatic-288/orient-automatic-er2a002f-4398.html
Chuck either one on a NATO strap and your all set.
I've got the watch that matt bought. Finding the strap really sweaty. Have found that you can't just put any old canvas strap on it.
Had a bit of a Google and no joy. What canvas strap will fit please.
Casio GWM5610-1 G-Shock been looking at these. They arent 'cheap' though.
Momentums are ace. I have 5. Thr only watch (face) that is big enough for my wrists.






