What watch for £50

[Hoofy]

cirian75 said:

superglue, but the watch is not android wear.

Oh.

And what does that mean exactly? There are so many options I get confused by everything tbh!

[MarkRSi]

Hoofy said:

cirian75 said:

superglue, but the watch is not android wear.

Oh.

And what does that mean exactly? There are so many options I get confused by everything tbh!

From my 2 minutes of research earlier, I think 'Android Wear' is an official android platform for smart watches, so anything created for 'Android Wear' will work on a wide range of (Android Wear compatible) smartwatches, while Pebbles need stuff written specifically for Pebbles.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Wear

Given the old Pebble was around £100 last year IIRC, hopefully some Android Wear watches (e.g. Smart Watch 3) will be within budget next year

[Hoofy]

Ah, well, I will put up with my SW2. It does the job.

[GWC]

I bought one of these for £27 delivered today in a 'lightning sale'. Will probably change the strap but I like the dial design and it's cheap enough.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00MH2I0IS?psc=...

[Mikeyjae]

Well after the overwhelming praise for the Seiko in this price bracket I have just ordered one. the SNK805 green. Pleased with the price too. My second watch in as many days.

Is it actually a 5?

https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/gg-photodirect-322...

Edited by Mikeyjae on Thursday 31st December 19:39

[Hoofy]

Mikeyjae said:

Well after the overwhelming praise for the Seiko in this price bracket I have just ordered one. the SNK805 green. Pleased with the price too. My second watch in as many days.

Is it actually a 5?

https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/gg-photodirect-322...

Edited by Mikeyjae on Thursday 31st December 19:39

Yes, it is a 5. And a good price, too.

[harleywilma]

lowdrag said:

If you look here you'll find what you are looking for. Seiko, one of the best makers in the world, and not dear. That is if an automatic is what you want, and not quartz

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/search/res...

All around £50 and the company highly recommended here.

Beware beware,Just bought seiko skx007 from creation watches, Out of the box broken lemon,After now reading different forums about these guys,Yes they do sell some watches but your screwed if it turns up broken like mine did as they are difficult to deal with on the complaints department,and they are half way around the world and not cost effective when things go wrong,Avoid these guys or buy at your peril..

[GWC]

I've bought from Creation a lot without issue fortunately. Pay with a credit card or paypal for protection and initiate a chargeback if you get nowhere with the company itself.

[harleywilma]

GWC said:

I've bought from Creation a lot without issue fortunately. Pay with a credit card or paypal for protection and initiate a chargeback if you get nowhere with the company itself.

I paid through paypal but no contact back from company yet..

[Nick M]

harleywilma said:

eware beware,Just bought seiko skx007 from creation watches, Out of the box broken lemon,After now reading different forums about these guys,Yes they do sell some watches but your screwed if it turns up broken like mine did as they are difficult to deal with on the complaints department,and they are half way around the world and not cost effective when things go wrong,Avoid these guys or buy at your peril..

When you say it's broken, is there any sign of life at all ? Or is there a problem with setting the hands / date ?

The movement in those watches is usually quite robust, but they can sometimes stick and run a bit fast - if the watch isn't winding up and moving then you could maybe try a gentle tap (of the side opposite the crown) on a firm surface. I know that's not really what you should have to do, but if it's broken maybe there's little to lose at this point in time. Just don't damage it any more, obviously

[MarkRSi]

Don't have a solar watch yet so tempted by this... http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber...

[jayrallye]

Was after a cheap watch as had a bit of xmas money left over, had a look round didn't really see much I liked till I came across this casio from the retro range. £24.99 from argos and it's got the usual stopwatch, alarms, light, timer + world time and its 100m wr also it's got a 10 year battery.

Have got quite a few G-shock and divers so thought it would feel a bit small but it's perfect, it's now the new daily!

Absolute bargain!

[harleywilma]

Nick M said:

When you say it's broken, is there any sign of life at all ? Or is there a problem with setting the hands / date ?

The movement in those watches is usually quite robust, but they can sometimes stick and run a bit fast - if the watch isn't winding up and moving then you could maybe try a gentle tap (of the side opposite the crown) on a firm surface. I know that's not really what you should have to do, but if it's broken maybe there's little to lose at this point in time. Just don't damage it any more, obviously

Yes have done all of that,the second hand will only run for 15 seconds at most so I think its wound ok so maybe all the hands are tight maybe,Creation said they will give 15 USD refund for me to take to a watchmaker to fix,not sure anyone would fix it for £10 in the UK,Not quite the the response I was expecting from them.I was expecting a new working watch not one I had to fix myself.I didn't even get to wear it as it didn't work at all from the box,They are only interested in the working watches they sell,Its tough tit if they send you a dud.....its then your responsibility.

[aka_kerrly]

This is a bit frustrating about Creation as I'm dam tempted to pick up a Seiko SNKL07 ( Circa £50 an suitable for this thread) for daily use an a Orient Mako to satisfy a strange desire for an orange faced watch.

[harleywilma]

Had An approval for the watch to be returned from creation after umpteen emails,This after filing a dispute through paypal sadly,But not over yet as have to do a lot of faffing about,I have to take pictures of box etc repack Then Pay £13 postage, then if I am lucky when they get back there brand new broken watch and satisfy themselves that it just wont work whatever and then wait a number of more days,I might just get my money back..

[Hoofy]

Nice looker: http://amzn.to/1kVPyYF

Anyone tried the brand?

[Parabola]

Looks reasonable £36 reduced from £120.

http://m.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/p...





More colours etc. here...
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lorus-mens-chronog...

Edited by Parabola on Sunday 10th January 19:09

[MarkRSi]

For anyone eyeing up a watch in the £50-60 range, there's £10 off on all orders over £50 on amazon...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=br_imp_ara-1?_encodi...

[shakermikee]

Parabola said:

Looks reasonable £36 reduced from £120.

http://m.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/p...





More colours etc. here...
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lorus-mens-chronog...

Edited by Parabola on Sunday 10th January 19:09

Took the plunge on this and not disappointed when I received it yesterday. Not sure how much longer they will be available at this price for though.

[Hard-Drive]

Bloody tempted by these in the Creation sale, both pretty much within budget by the time you've added the additional 10% discount...





My only issue is I get bored of something shiny and new after about a week and just default to my usual. No chance of scratching/damaging my watch? Seamaster. Chance of scratching/damaging my watch? G-Shock...