What watch for £200?

[GenePoolReject13]

Looking to pick up a new watch and have around £200 to spend so I would like some suggestions. I'm currently considering this..

http://www.fhinds.co.uk/Watches/Watches_By_Brand/C...

...almost pulled the trigger a couple of months back but ended up with a seiko black monster instead. I love it but I have another slot in my watch box to fill after selling a G-shock (hated it, was not nice to wear)
I dont mind if its on a leather strap or bracelet but I'd like something with an interesting face. I dont mind if its a bit busy as long as its easy to read. Something tied into motor racing somehow would be lovely.

I'm a bit picky I know but I would appreciate suggestions.

[chrisispringles]

That Citizen is very nice, my dad has one of them and I have another Eco-drive. They are really nice watches, feel well worth the money and it is nice not to have to replace batteries on them. The strap on that one is lovely too.

[GenePoolReject13]

So is the leather strap well made and comfortable to wear or don't you know?

[chrisispringles]

According to my dad, yes it is very nice and comfortable. It breaks in very quickly and feels nice on the wrist and the leather feels like it'll last a while.

This is second hand info though, so take it with a pinch of salt.

[GenePoolReject13]

Second hand it may be but its useful. Cheers.

[GenePoolReject13]

Any other recomendations at all?

Wish I could find a christopher ward DBR1 for £200

[daveenty]

Have a look HERE at Parnis.

Or to be a bit different, what about some Russians?

Happy browsing.

ETA Forgot about TAO

Edited by daveenty on Monday 2nd April 21:48

[Jaged]

I'd go for a Tissot PRC200 for that price.
Just about get them for £200 if your quick.


Have you looked at Werners web site?
Lot of nice watches in that price range.
I've bought a few from Nick there.

[FlybyWyre]

Easy. EQW-M1100DB-1AER. Perfect timing, everywhere.
Carries a Casio (Edifice) name but the specs are amazing for the price.

[GenePoolReject13]

Thanks for the suggestions folks. I shall have a look at some of the Edifice watches and see if I can try on a Tissot in town this morning. I do have quite girly wrists so I hope my options are not limited too much.

[Dave200]

GenePoolReject13 said:

Looking to pick up a new watch and have around £200 to spend so I would like some suggestions. I'm currently considering this..

http://www.fhinds.co.uk/Watches/Watches_By_Brand/C...

...almost pulled the trigger a couple of months back but ended up with a seiko black monster instead. I love it but I have another slot in my watch box to fill after selling a G-shock (hated it, was not nice to wear)
I dont mind if its on a leather strap or bracelet but I'd like something with an interesting face. I dont mind if its a bit busy as long as its easy to read. Something tied into motor racing somehow would be lovely.

I'm a bit picky I know but I would appreciate suggestions.

Funnily enough, I just bought this exact model, and it's an absolute delight. Expensive-looking, and well-built enough to be satisfying - yet cheap enough not to be worried about wearing regularly. Get it bought.

[swampdonkeygj]

I bought one of these a couple of years back and I really like it. Keeps time really well and feels well built:

http://www.watchshop.com/mens-citizen-perpetual-ca...

I paid about £190 from Amazon at the time

[GenePoolReject13]

Really tempted by the tissot mentioned earlier. Saw one in warren James today and it looked lovely on the leather strap. Can anyone tell me more? And what's a deployment clasp like to live with, are they as sturdy as a normal buckle?

[rich85uk]

this should cover it all:
http://www.tissotprc200review.com/

[DeaconFrost]

Just got this from watchshop - seems pretty good so far:-

[Nurburgsingh]

I've just had a blue orient skeleton from creation watches for £120...

http://www.orient-watch.com/products/category/item...

I like it...

[HeavySoul]

Saw this Seiko earlier - not sure of the model number.

Simple face, looked nice without being too flash.




£150

[amnesia182]

For £200 you could get a Seiko SKX007 on rubber and WJean Super Oyster II bracelet to go with it.



Couldn't really say it has a complex face, but it's a classic & everyone should have one a some point IMHO.

[Mr Happy]

Edited, because I obviously lack the ability to read

[GenePoolReject13]

I'm pretty much set on a tissot prc200 now despite being slightly over budget. More recomendations are welcome though, my mind can be changed.

Just need to sell my DSLR first though.