The Under £200ish Watch and occasional Opera Thread! Vol2

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CharlesdeGaulle said:

Ninjin said:

I love the 262khz movement. Just looks so expensive the way it moves!

Heres my 262khz that I've had for around 6years:

You have a furry cuff!

I say, steady on old chap, that's very forward of you!!!

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Seeing as we appear to be having a Bulova 262hz love in, here's mine.

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redrabbit said:

I thought you sold it, Bobbers?

No old chap, mine is never being sold, it's one of two watches I bought for my 50th, the one I advertised, which I believe is still available, is being sold by a work colleague.

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redrabbit said:

Bobberoo said:

redrabbit said:

I thought you sold it, Bobbers?

No old chap, mine is never being sold, it's one of two watches I bought for my 50th, the one I advertised, which I believe is still available, is being sold by a work colleague.

I'm kinda tempted. I've seen it in the thread before and it does look really great, but it's also kinda huge at 46mm, especially with the chrono buttons sticking out... how do you get on with it?

Edited by redrabbit on Sunday 3rd March 19:03

I won't lie, it is fairly large at 46mm, but remember that I have gorilla wrists.
The buttons do dig into the back of my hand a little, but it's a cracking watch both to wear and own, quite striking either in light or dark as the lume is incredible.
It's not particularly heavy which is nice, but does have presence, and it does stand out with the colour scheme.
It keeps amazingly accurate time, and as there's no date window is very easy to read and set.
They all come in a fabulous presentation box with both the mesh bracelet and a really nice blue leather strap.
The domed AR coated sapphire crystal glass does distort at the edges slightly but this doesn't detract from being able to read the watch at all.
The hidden strap mounts are a really nice touch making the whole watch face the focus instead of lugs.
Personally I really like it.

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redrabbit said:

Bobberoo said:

I won't lie, it is fairly large at 46mm, but remember that I have gorilla wrists.
The buttons do dig into the back of my hand a little, but it's a cracking watch both to wear and own, quite striking either in light or dark as the lume is incredible.
It's not particularly heavy which is nice, but does have presence, and it does stand out with the colour scheme.
It keeps amazingly accurate time, and as there's no date window is very easy to read and set.
They all come in a fabulous presentation box with both the mesh bracelet and a really nice blue leather strap.
The domed AR coated sapphire crystal glass does distort at the edges slightly but this doesn't detract from being able to read the watch at all.
The hidden strap mounts are a really nice touch making the whole watch face the focus instead of lugs.
Personally I really like it.

OK Bobbers, you've sold me! I'll PM you tomorrow when I'm (a) not wrestling with a roast chicken, and (b) sober. Assuming I remember to do so

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He's an icon of fashion and taste you know.

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dukeofbork said:

A bit of late night Ali Express browsing, a bit silly but our looked fun and at £34 it’s well within thread rules.

I kept seeing those Mysteriouscode watches when I was perusing tinternet, will be very interested in what you think of it!!!

Barchettaman said:

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Really like that Luminox, I have a Hanowa Neptune in blue and red with a blue and red rubber strap, it's a great watch and very comfortable to wear!!

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Dermot O'Logical said:

Barchettaman said:

Edited by Barchettaman on Friday 8th March 06:28

DRINK! ARSE! GIRLS!!

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Laid on my bed watching the Wales v France game, wearing my Ingersoll Challenger, bloody love this watch!!!

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BrokenSkunk said:

Bloody hell, there exists a watch that looks large on Bobber's wrist!

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RSTurboPaul said:

To ask a question, has anyone ordered from / got any recommendations for a good vendor of what is apparently termed 'dealer clocks'?

You know, the massive oversize versions of watch heads that you hang on the wall as a wall clock?


I am highly sceptical as to the genuine nature of some of them but there is one I quite fancy... lol


Any comments/recommendations much appreciated!

Edited by RSTurboPaul on Monday 11th March 09:54

I didn't know this was a thing!!!!

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summit7 said:

Forgive me Father Bobbers for I have sinned.

I have been led astray from the righteous £200 path and have had my eye turned by a brazen hussy 3 and fifty times the thread budget.

I feel uncomfortable if this thread discusses such expensive sirens so I will not post details other than the fact that it would answer my year long search as an OP for "a small green watch".

This one watch would cost more than my other six watches all together, what should I do, I ask for guidance from both Bobbers and his congregation.


Post script

Just typing this has given me an idea.......Please look at he small green watch thread about to appear and give me your thoughts, your thoughts are far more valued than the thoughts of people in "those" threads.

Cheers, Summit7 (I need to change my ID to SummitJag or No Longer at the Summit, the 7's gone and I don't do business any more let alone at the Summit)

Fear not young summit7, we are all occasionally drawn to the dark side, I myself have been persuaded to spend multiples of the hallowed, grail defining, just about right, £200 thread ceiling, all is forgiven, just don't ever do it again!!!

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Pebbles167 said:

carlo996 said:

That is excellent.

I've given that one to my old man, since I had a replacement on order. In hindsight, the simpler £30 quartz is a better option. The automatic I've replaced it with is 42mm with no bezel, so looks oversized. It's also heavy and tall.

Still looks good at night though!

I think they're both great looking, simple, easy to read, field watches!!!

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biggbn said:

Mrs gave me this watch many years ago and it has spent at least three years sitting in an old wooden box with a broken strap stopped dead. Sentiment being a funny thing, it's now got a new strap, a new battery and has been back on my wrist for a week or so...the cheapo replacement parts and getting the strap altered probably cost more than the watch did all those years ago, but it's been a faithful friend...

You know you've done the right thing.

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redrabbit said:

redrabbit said:

In case anyone else is interested, Steeldive US have no-date 50 Fathoms models in stock. Unobtainium from UK sites for ages. They are $149-159 with $5 postage...

I'll let you know if mine turns up

Edited by redrabbit on Thursday 21st March 21:26

Edited by redrabbit on Thursday 21st March 22:26

Well that was quick! And it's as expected from Steeldive, apart from the surprisingly ill-matched bracelet -but 50 Fathoms are better on a strap anyway. I'm very pleased with it, it's a really nice homage.

I have a bronze Steeldive 50 fathoms on a sort of suede leather strap, it's a lovely thing.

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redrabbit said:

Bobberoo said:

I have a bronze Steeldive 50 fathoms on a sort of suede leather strap, it's a lovely thing.

Yes, I remember your posting it - must have been around 3 years ago? How's the patina coming along?

I didn't think I'd like it to tarnish, but it actually looks good, when we're back home I'll post up a picture.

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CharlesdeGaulle said:

Double thread (but it's almost Easter!) but I quite like the look of this.



https://www.sternglas.com/products/lumatik?link=bu...

I really like that, lovely clean look, great colour, just looked at the rest of their watches, some really nice stuff there.

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CharlesdeGaulle said:

The Sternglas has just landed. About double thread (notional!) budget but the quality seems excellent.

That really is a lovely looking watch CdeG.

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Agree, 100% send it back, tell them why too!!!