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MarkRSi
Original Poster
3,364 posts
88 months
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I've currently got several cheap digital watches and am after something a little bit nicer for Christmas. Thing is the budget is only £50 so no gold-plated chronowotsits or fancy brands. I am quite tempted by this Casio advertised in the Torygraph; http://shop.telegraph.co.uk/dd-6405/cat-cdh/fashio...I'm sure someone here could do better  I am thinking about a stainless steel analogue watch but am open to any other styles.
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sjg
4,325 posts
135 months
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ndtman
331 posts
51 months
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Hammerhead
1,458 posts
124 months
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MG511
1,273 posts
111 months
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andy_s
8,537 posts
129 months
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Seiko 5 - automatic, display caseback, day/date. SNK809 
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GC8
9,815 posts
60 months
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Definitely a Seiko 5, or maybe a used dive, if you can find one,
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MikeO996
1,457 posts
94 months
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andy_s said: Seiko 5 - automatic, display caseback, day/date. SNK809 That looks like a hell of a lot of a watch for the money
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MarkRSi
Original Poster
3,364 posts
88 months
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MikeO996 said: andy_s said: Seiko 5 - automatic, display caseback, day/date. SNK809 That looks like a hell of a lot of a watch for the money That does look nice. Where would be the best place to get Seiko 5s? There doesn't seem to be any in Amazon/Argos for £50. Fleabay?
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Engineer1
7,242 posts
79 months
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That is a cool looking watch where can you get it from for circa £50?
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andy_s
8,537 posts
129 months
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It's either circa £40 plus p&p from Singapore on the 'bay or circa £60 from a UK reseller From the 'bay who's marked it up for postage and customs from Asia, there is a slightly different dial version for the UK market but can't remember the model code.
I've got two arriving in a day or two for my two boys Xmas presents.
It is 37mm so slightly smaller than a usual 41mm size but again, the uk version may be bigger.
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CmdrBond
709 posts
69 months
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Another recommendation for a Seiko 5. I think the bay is the best place to source them and would suggest either JustSeiko or WatchStar. There are many others, but these 2 I have bought from and the service was top notch.
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Vespula
2,183 posts
46 months
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HereBeMonsters
11,609 posts
52 months
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Taffer
1,821 posts
67 months
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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: 
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Rgee
163 posts
117 months
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Casio MDV102 can be had for about £30. Analogue diver styley with a back light. Very solid watch for the money.
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andy_s
8,537 posts
129 months
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LukeBird
17,049 posts
79 months
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andy_s said: They look pretty good! 
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andy_s
8,537 posts
129 months
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Oh - just arrived - a quick one of the wrist before they are wrapped.... 
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lowdrag
5,660 posts
83 months
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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.
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