Yet another watch t...
 

  You don't need to be an 'investor' to invest in Singletrack: 6 days left: 95% of target - Find out more

[Closed] Yet another watch thread....

25 Posts
15 Users
0 Reactions
121 Views
Posts: 45504
Free Member
Topic starter
 

...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...


 
Posted : 13/08/2015 5:36 pm
Posts: 19434
Free Member
 

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]


 
Posted : 13/08/2015 5:57 pm
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

Blimey chewkw nailed it first post!


 
Posted : 13/08/2015 6:00 pm
Posts: 19434
Free Member
 

mitsumonkey - Member

Blimey chewkw nailed it first post!

I win! I Win! 😆 (try to imagine the voice of Joe Swanson, Peter Griffin's mate, shouting in delight)


 
Posted : 13/08/2015 6:03 pm
Posts: 151
Free Member
 

[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]

[img] [/img]


 
Posted : 13/08/2015 6:05 pm
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

do either of those have the alarm the OP requested?


 
Posted : 13/08/2015 6:44 pm
Posts: 19434
Free Member
 

MrNice - Member
do either of those have the alarm the OP requested?

😆

If you need that then this one but it will cost more.

Casio GWM5610-1 G-Shock Tough Solar with atomic time keeping ...

[img] [/img]


 
Posted : 13/08/2015 6:56 pm
Posts: 151
Free Member
 

Ah... No alarm. That's what phones are for isn't it?


 
Posted : 13/08/2015 6:57 pm
Posts: 45504
Free Member
Topic starter
 

I am moving towards a phone for alarm...

I like both them, how did I not find them before?


 
Posted : 13/08/2015 7:05 pm
Posts: 19434
Free Member
 

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.


 
Posted : 13/08/2015 7:15 pm
Posts: 35
Free Member
 

I got a 10 year old ex british army pulsar G10 for about £60 recently, it's now my everyday watch.


 
Posted : 13/08/2015 7:23 pm
Posts: 33325
Full Member
 

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.


 
Posted : 13/08/2015 10:26 pm
Posts: 3149
Free Member
 

[IMG] [/IMG]
[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.


 
Posted : 13/08/2015 10:46 pm
Posts: 33325
Full Member
 

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.


 
Posted : 13/08/2015 10:52 pm
Posts: 3149
Free Member
 

[IMG] [/IMG]
[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"


 
Posted : 13/08/2015 11:04 pm
Posts: 45504
Free Member
Topic starter
 

I think the Seiko may win...but I found the ideal watch, shame it is out of budget and needs a rubber strap...
[img] [/img]


 
Posted : 14/08/2015 10:17 am
Posts: 3327
Free Member
 

You a got a link for that last one Matt?


 
Posted : 14/08/2015 10:24 am
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

What about an Military Watch Company G10LM?
[img] [/img]
My wife and I both use these for outdoor stuff (and army stuff in her case).


 
Posted : 14/08/2015 10:27 am
Posts: 45504
Free Member
Topic starter
 

@doosuk
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/Momentum_Pathfinder_II_Titanium_Watch_with_Leather_Strap/


 
Posted : 14/08/2015 10:38 am
Posts: 8
Free Member
 

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]


 
Posted : 14/08/2015 11:28 am
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

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.


 
Posted : 14/08/2015 5:07 pm
Posts: 145
Free Member
 

This

[img] [/img]


 
Posted : 28/08/2015 10:20 pm
Posts: 45504
Free Member
Topic starter
 

Having ordered one that was huuge, and returned it, I decided if I cant (yet) afford The One I wanted, I would go cheap.

Casio AQ800, £30. Job done.
[img] [/img]


 
Posted : 02/09/2015 8:55 pm
Posts: 17106
Full Member
 

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.


 
Posted : 02/09/2015 9:35 pm
 hora
Posts: 0
Free Member
 

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.


 
Posted : 03/09/2015 6:16 am
Posts: 3327
Free Member
 

I passed on the Momentum in the end and bought this:

[img] [/img]

Looks even better in the flesh.


 
Posted : 03/09/2015 8:58 am

6 DAYS LEFT
We are currently at 95% of our target!