"Value for money" watches
Discussion
ApexJimi said:
I'm kinda halfway surprised that the Visodate is such a hit.
I tried one on in a AD in Ambleside last year and it felt, well....kinda light and unsubstantial. I was wearing an orange monster that day, so that may have skewed my perception a bit....
Beautiful looking watch mind
I suppose the issue is whether a heavy watch means it's a good watch. Sure, you're getting value for money if you go to scrap the watch - the more metal, the better. So, for £350, what do you get? From the previous post, a decent movement.I tried one on in a AD in Ambleside last year and it felt, well....kinda light and unsubstantial. I was wearing an orange monster that day, so that may have skewed my perception a bit....
Beautiful looking watch mind
ApexJimi said:
I'm kinda halfway surprised that the Visodate is such a hit.
I tried one on in a AD in Ambleside last year and it felt, well....kinda light and unsubstantial. I was wearing an orange monster that day, so that may have skewed my perception a bit....
Beautiful looking watch mind
Its a dress watch. a Orange monster is a gigantic sports watch, so how can you compare.I tried one on in a AD in Ambleside last year and it felt, well....kinda light and unsubstantial. I was wearing an orange monster that day, so that may have skewed my perception a bit....
Beautiful looking watch mind
I've just (yesterday) bought a Longines retrograde moonphase after doing some research & reading some postive posts about the brand on this site. I'm very pleased with the quality & finish and think the complications included for the cost make it great value. Feel it's a worthwhile addition to any collection
Edited by HarrySmash on Sunday 9th September 15:45
SSBB said:
Surely the Oris Worldtimer has to be in with a shout at around £2k? Double time zone indication, small seconds, date window, and also an AM/PM indicator for the second time zone.
That's a smart looking watch. I've looked at Oris before but have always been steered towards the Pro Diver for this brand.What about a Mont Blanc sport chronograph? - that's also in the same sort price range.
Porkupine said:
For value for money I would say Chris Ward. Great quality. Very good prices. Good movements can be had too.
Perhaps in the past! As much as I'd like to promote a British company, I think their prices are not VFM.Oh, I have had the pleasure of trying a couple of their watches and cannot fault them. The issue is purely about VFM here.
Edited by Hoofy on Sunday 9th September 16:28
Hoofy said:
Perhaps in the past! As much as I'd like to promote a British company, I think their prices are not VFM.
Oh, I have had the pleasure of trying a couple of their watches and cannot fault them. The issue is purely about VFM here.
I bought a couple at sale price - certainly excellent VFM at those prices IMHO.Oh, I have had the pleasure of trying a couple of their watches and cannot fault them. The issue is purely about VFM here.
Edited by Hoofy on Sunday 9th September 16:28
Hoofy said:
Perhaps in the past! As much as I'd like to promote a British company, I think their prices are not VFM.
Oh, I have had the pleasure of trying a couple of their watches and cannot fault them. The issue is purely about VFM here.
I agree, I bought one a few years ago and still occasionally browse their website.Oh, I have had the pleasure of trying a couple of their watches and cannot fault them. The issue is purely about VFM here.
Edited by Hoofy on Sunday 9th September 16:28
I'm sure their stuff used to range from little over £100 to about £550 for their top watch. It now seems to be £300-£800.
Rick101 said:
I agree, I bought one a few years ago and still occasionally browse their website.
I'm sure their stuff used to range from little over £100 to about £550 for their top watch. It now seems to be £300-£800.
Agreed the prices have gone up in recent years. The top watch now is ino the thousands. But I would say look out for the deals and you can get yourself a decent Swiss made watch for good money. I'm sure their stuff used to range from little over £100 to about £550 for their top watch. It now seems to be £300-£800.
themike888 said:
"Value for Money"....... And yet we get suggestions for watches costing thousands of pounds?!.......
The ultimate value for money watch HAS to be.......
Ha! I just bought the metal case version of this - £30. despite having a vintage Universal and a Tag Carera, I always wear my Casio.The ultimate value for money watch HAS to be.......
My mate commented the other day: 'Whats that piece of Sh*t' To which my reply was it was a watch for the man that doesn't feel he needs to make a statement. In a way it was part true and part to shut him up. In all honesty I bought it because it keeps perfect time, i don't notice it is there, it goes in the shower/bath/pool etc and my kids can't damage by dropping it on the kitchen floor. It is in a word - brilliant and has attracted lots of positive comments in a sea of Omega/Tag/Rolex/Zenith/Breitlings....
I do however openly admit to coveting a Rolex Milgauss.
Mr. Magoo said:
Ha! I just bought the metal case version of this - £30. despite having a vintage Universal and a Tag Carera, I always wear my Casio.
My mate commented the other day: 'Whats that piece of Sh*t' To which my reply was it was a watch for the man that doesn't feel he needs to make a statement. In a way it was part true and part to shut him up. In all honesty I bought it because it keeps perfect time, i don't notice it is there, it goes in the shower/bath/pool etc and my kids can't damage by dropping it on the kitchen floor. It is in a word - brilliant and has attracted lots of positive comments in a sea of Omega/Tag/Rolex/Zenith/Breitlings....
I do however openly admit to coveting a Rolex Milgauss.
Haha! My missus just bought me one too! It truly is one of the greatest watches ever made imho. Now I just need a silver one and gold one to complete the trio..... it's a curse this watch business!My mate commented the other day: 'Whats that piece of Sh*t' To which my reply was it was a watch for the man that doesn't feel he needs to make a statement. In a way it was part true and part to shut him up. In all honesty I bought it because it keeps perfect time, i don't notice it is there, it goes in the shower/bath/pool etc and my kids can't damage by dropping it on the kitchen floor. It is in a word - brilliant and has attracted lots of positive comments in a sea of Omega/Tag/Rolex/Zenith/Breitlings....
I do however openly admit to coveting a Rolex Milgauss.
Wife just bought me a watch for my 10th Annmiversary (long service medal as I see it), Originally i had a Longines in mind but settled on a Speedmaster reduced whioch I picked up used for a great price. I think the trend for the mahoosive dive style watch will fade over the next couple of years so was conscious of having soemthing that had a good name and stood the test of time. That said you'd have to go a long way to beat most of the Longines mid range.
Mr. Magoo said:
themike888 said:
"Value for Money"....... And yet we get suggestions for watches costing thousands of pounds?!.......
The ultimate value for money watch HAS to be.......
Ha! I just bought the metal case version of this - £30. despite having a vintage Universal and a Tag Carera, I always wear my Casio.The ultimate value for money watch HAS to be.......
My mate commented the other day: 'Whats that piece of Sh*t' To which my reply was it was a watch for the man that doesn't feel he needs to make a statement. In a way it was part true and part to shut him up. In all honesty I bought it because it keeps perfect time, i don't notice it is there, it goes in the shower/bath/pool etc and my kids can't damage by dropping it on the kitchen floor. It is in a word - brilliant and has attracted lots of positive comments in a sea of Omega/Tag/Rolex/Zenith/Breitlings....
I do however openly admit to coveting a Rolex Milgauss.
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