What watch for £50
Discussion
andy_s said:
Seiko 5 - automatic, display caseback, day/date.
SNK809
+1SNK809
Edited by andy_s on Wednesday 9th December 15:16
Have a look at werners flying watches too...
How about:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Citizen-Promaster-Scuba-Dive...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEIKO-MENS-DIVEMASTER-KINETI...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PULSAR-BY-SEIKO-MENS-STUNNIN...
Edited by Lefty Two Drams on Thursday 10th December 15:48
Taffer said:
It's a bit blingy (loooks like a Breitling), but currently reduced to £49.99 in Argos (started off at over £100, but has been steadily reduced). Seems like a decent watch - I'm tempted to get one just to Fleabay it if I don't like it:
Perosnally, I would avoid anything that looks too much like it's trying to be something else, this one included. Anyone who can recognise a Navitimer will know that's not a Navitimer. do a search for Parnis - chinese made movements - punching well above their weight
e.g. http://www.manbushijie.com/
e.g. http://www.manbushijie.com/
andy_s said:
Seiko 5 - automatic, display caseback, day/date.
SNK809
Gah...SNK809
Edited by andy_s on Wednesday 9th December 15:16
I got the Casio (which I'm pretty happy with ) but still got an itch for one of these Seiko 5...
I've seen a few on Fleabay but could you or anyone else recommend any seller in particular?
Vespula said:
Alpha Planet Ocean-alike. Chinese automatic movement. 63USD = 39GBP. Turn down their offer of postal insurance.
http://www.alpha-watch.com/details.php?myid=199
I just bought one of these and have reviewed it on another thread. Its now 3 weeks old and remains reasonably accurate having gained 25 seconds in that time. Excellent value for an auto, but I wouldnt go swimming in it.http://www.alpha-watch.com/details.php?myid=199
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
Some folk get a bit funny because it is very similar to an Omega Planet Ocean. Ignore them many Seikos are very similar to Rolex Submariners but the same people say Seiko's are fine.
It's alot of watch for the money
dutchgray said:
Seiko 5 - automatic, display caseback, day/date.
Cheers for that Just ordered one from the 'bay', hopefully it will be here in a short while.
Was about to buy a Christopher Ward piece this month...but the car needs that money at £38 including shipping this will hold me over for now
Edited by Oily Nails on Tuesday 2nd February 23:17
Edited by Oily Nails on Tuesday 2nd February 23:18
I got the Seiko 5 as has been mentioned time and time again. I got the 'desert' colour which may not be to everyones taste but I just liked it.
I love the movement, the 'flat' silver case, the display back, the stap feels natural, you forget you are wearing a watch. Exactly what I was looking for.
Not put on any of my other watches since I got it.
You'll love it.
I love the movement, the 'flat' silver case, the display back, the stap feels natural, you forget you are wearing a watch. Exactly what I was looking for.
Not put on any of my other watches since I got it.
You'll love it.
Sorry for the thread hijack, but i've seen this Seiko 5 on fleabay and wanted to find out if it is worth taking a punt on it as it is from Hong Kong. Seller has 100% feedback, but im wandering if the watch is genuine...Any thoughts from anyone?
Link:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEIKO-5-SNK809-SNK809K2-Army...
Link:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEIKO-5-SNK809-SNK809K2-Army...
Edited by JAGS on Thursday 4th February 13:00
Personally, I think you will be OK. Mine was off eBay and is definately the genuine article. I have never seen them for sale in the UK in this guise.
Worth a punt. If it is all legit and you go for it, the are a lovely watch. As mentioned earlier, I have the 'desert' colour and it is stunning (in my opinion).
Worth a punt. If it is all legit and you go for it, the are a lovely watch. As mentioned earlier, I have the 'desert' colour and it is stunning (in my opinion).
Here's mine, I'm wearing it today. As you can tell by the time on the watch and the time of my post, it took a while to work out how to post pictures from my iPhone!
For your information, my wrists are skinny so it may look a little smaller on a normal sized wrist.
For your information, my wrists are skinny so it may look a little smaller on a normal sized wrist.
Edited by Progressive on Thursday 4th February 13:35
Vespula said:
Alpha Planet Ocean-alike. Chinese automatic movement. 63USD = 39GBP. Turn down their offer of postal insurance.
http://www.alpha-watch.com/details.php?myid=199
That's awful! http://www.alpha-watch.com/details.php?myid=199
Stig said:
Lefty Two Drams said:
Anyone who can recognise a Navitimer will know that's not a Navitimer.
Bear in mind that this represents about 0.00001% of the population. Whoare you trying to impress?If you like it - buy it. I can't abide watch snobbery.
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