40th B'day present, used watch for £600

[skilly1]

My family have very kindly offered to buy me a iwatch for my 40th birthday. It is not that I would not like one, but the fact it will be worthless and out of date in 5 years or less.

I would love a nice watch, more than happy with used for around £600. Any suggestions? I like classic designs, nothing too flashy.

[V8EVG]

Not sure whether this is too flashy but I think this is where my £600 would be spent. Have a look around the web and you may get it for less. A good brand, tough, waterproof etc.
http://www.thewatchgallery.com/shop/longines-hydro...

[Troubleatmill]

Some of the Chris Ward watches are nice - decent movements. And there is always a sale on.

[Paul Drawmer]

Like this?
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/non-motorin...

Edited by Paul Drawmer on Tuesday 31st March 22:14

[War Pig]

Sinn 556 used under budget.



Tissot Visodate can be had new for budget.

[skilly1]

Thanks for the replies. War Pig, I like both of those. I will take a further look into them.

[mikeveal]

If you like the Visodate, take a look at one of these. Its twice the watch that the Tissot is.




For something old, I mean REALLY old, how about:

http://www.chrono24.com/en/omega/seamaster-megaqua...
or

http://www.chrono24.com/en/zenith/vintage-defy-288...
or

http://www.chrono24.com/en/omega/seamaster-1975-vi...
or

http://www.chrono24.com/en/tissot/vintage-chronogr...

All of these REALLY OLD watches have something in common you may like. I'll let you work out what.
All are within budget except for the second Omega, which has an asking price of £650.

Hmmn, I quite like that Zenith myself...

[skilly1]

Thanks so much for that. I realy like the Omega Seamaster, that is definately going on the short list. Although the date is not in english.

[HOGEPH]

Damasko DA36

[AndrewEH1]

War Pig said:

Sinn 556 used under budget.

May have just purchased this watch...so thanks for that!

[War Pig]

AndrewEH1 said:

May have just purchased this watch...so thanks for that!

Nice one! Hope you enjoy. I love mine.

[Jakarta]

That Hamilton is lovely, may have to be a Birthday treat for myself this summer when I'm back in the UK.

[skilly1]

So I decided to stretch the budget a bit and got this for £775. Should arrive next week. I have always wanted an Omega so very excited about getting it. I know some may think it s a bit generic but I like it !

[Paul Drawmer]

What's not to like? I'm sure you'll enjoy that.

[andymc]

skilly1 said:

So I decided to stretch the budget a bit and got this for £775. Should arrive next week. I have always wanted an Omega so very excited about getting it. I know some may think it s a bit generic but I like it !

can i ask where you got it? link perhaps please

[RobinBanks]

Great choice!
That's a very good watch for the money.

[skilly1]

andymc said:

can i ask where you got it? link perhaps please

I bought it from ebay - got the seller down to £775 plus £10 postage

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331517323580?_trksid=p20...

It has just arrived and I am chuffed to bits with it. No marks on the glass, couple of very minor markes on the blue outside dial and the bottom of the clasp has scratches on it where it has been used but that is OK, its a 15 year old watch. It fits like a glove. The strap is a bit grubby and needs a good clean, should I use one of those high frequency cleaners, think my brother has one.

[AndrewEH1]

War Pig said:

AndrewEH1 said:

May have just purchased this watch...so thanks for that!

Nice one! Hope you enjoy. I love mine.

Sorry for the hijack again but the watch has arrived and it's great!

As for the Seamaster it looks lovely, definitely a watch I want too when funds allow.

[RobinBanks]

skilly1 said:

I bought it from ebay - got the seller down to £775 plus £10 postage

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331517323580?_trksid=p20...

It has just arrived and I am chuffed to bits with it. No marks on the glass, couple of very minor markes on the blue outside dial and the bottom of the clasp has scratches on it where it has been used but that is OK, its a 15 year old watch. It fits like a glove. The strap is a bit grubby and needs a good clean, should I use one of those high frequency cleaners, think my brother has one.

You did well. You can't buy a watch new (and it's difficult to get one used) which is anywhere near as good as a Seamaster Professional.

If you hadn't already bought something, I was going to suggest a Longines Hydroconquest.

[War Pig]

AndrewEH1 said:

Sorry for the hijack again but the watch has arrived and it's great!

As for the Seamaster it looks lovely, definitely a watch I want too when funds allow.

Are you going to keep it on the bracelet? It looks great on a Nato and leather as well.

Congrats to OP, great buy!