£100 Christmas Challenge

[roboxm3]

Afternoon all,

I've done quite a lot of lurking (and drooling) in here but this time I'm after a bit of advice. Unfortunately it's not of the "I've got £25k to spend on a watch, what shall I buy" variety but I'd appreciate your input none the less.

My brother and I are going to buy the old man a watch for Christmas, budget £100-150ish and I thought I'd ask in here a) for brand / specific watch suggestions and b) anywhere else to look beyond the usual high street retailers.

He's the sort of bloke that'll wear his watch every day and for every occasion, so it can't be too 'sporty' (no G-Shocks) but also not too 'dressy' (so no gold / brown leather combos).

All suggestions gratefully received.

[MG511]

If I was spending £100 on a watch today I would buy this http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9... and get £10 change. You could have a look at a Seiko on Creation but I doubt it would arrive in time for Xmas (though Creation are quick at delivering). Failing that have a look at Amazon, though again you may be getting tight on delivery.

[RobCh]

Something like this. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-Mens-Automatic-Watch...

[Voldemort]

£120
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mondaine-Evo-Gents-Analogu...

[Hoofy]

Slightly over budget but I couldn't resist: http://amzn.to/18H4DBj

[roboxm3]

Thanks for the replies

I think that Citizen is going to win it to be honest...and I'll send someone the link to the Seiko as an idea for me

The Mondaine is nice (very similar to my Breil) but probably not my old man's style...

The Luminox is probably a bit 'stealth' for a 60yr old Yorkshireman

[grumbledoak]

Titanium?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Skagen-596XLTXM-Multifunct...

[GWC]

roboxm3 said:

Thanks for the replies

...and I'll send someone the link to the Seiko as an idea for me

I have the J (Japanese) model of that watch, for the money it's awesome.

[SkepticSteve]

Have you seen Werners??

He has some nice new styles.

But for your Dad, I don't think you could beat this as an everyday watch??

http://www.wernersflyingwatches.com/products.asp?P...

[AB]

SKX007 - can you get these for £100?

[GWC]

They're closer to £200, great watch though.

[AB]

GWC said:

They're closer to £200, great watch though.

Paid £90 for mine a few years ago.

Wish I knew where it was!

[GWC]

I bought one of the Citizen Chronographs this afternoon, absolutely cracking watch at that price!

[roboxm3]

GWC said:

I bought one of the Citizen Chronographs this afternoon, absolutely cracking watch at that price!

Mine (dad's) arrived yesterday, just hope he likes it...if not, I'll have it

[Tahiti]

Pretty good choice that Citizen.

Personally, the 007 leaves me cold. A Seiko Monster would have been my choice at that budget.

[SVS]

The odd Orient watch might just scrape under your budget.

Just in case you haven't heard of Orient, it's a well respected Japanese brand that punches considerably above its weight; Orient watches are very high quality for the money.

[Hoofy]

Good point. Always forget about Orient!

Like this one a lot! http://amzn.to/19y9FUB

[greggy50]

They is a nice Seiko in the classifieds within budget...

[Glideman]

SkepticSteve said:

Have you seen Werners??

He has some nice new styles.

But for your Dad, I don't think you could beat this as an everyday watch??

http://www.wernersflyingwatches.com/products.asp?P...

Only problem with these is he'll think you've bought him a Rolex Sub until he puts his glasses on :-)