What does everyone think of this watch?

[Lil' Joe]

http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Kenneth-C...

Any other suggestions in the £50-ish price bracket? I've got small girly wrist's so it has to be quite a small face and non digital. I hate those G-Shock things so nothing like that please.

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

Joe

[AlexKP]

I think there are better options - even for £50. If you can stretch a bit further I would recommend a Seiko on that budget.

[andy tims]

Well it's small, cheap & quite a good looking design if you're into that sort of stuff.

At £50.00 - £75.00 I'd be going for a pre-owned Seiko Diver - SKX007 or SKX009 off ebay personally.

Buy well & that will get you a reliable auto movement piece. They 40mm diameter case size.

There is also a ladies version, which looks just the same, but in a smaller case size (33mm), although they are quite rare.

Something like this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RARE-SEIKO-2205-0760-Vintage...

Just be sure to buy from a high positive feedback seller if that's what you choose.

[Lil' Joe]

Oooh, I like that a lot thank you. Are Seiko to be recomended then? Quality?
Thanks guys.
Joe

[Lil' Joe]

Had a think, what I want is a watch around the £50 mark which isnt some piece of crap. I'd like one that is made by a trusted quality maker, if possible at that budget.
What about this -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SPECIAL-NEW-GENTS-VINTAGE-SE...

Cheers again.

Edited by Lil' Joe on Wednesday 22 April 15:48

[AlexKP]

Lil' Joe said:

Had a think, what I want is a watch around the £50 mark which isnt some piece of crap. I'd like one that is made by a trusted quality maker, if possible at that budget.
What about this -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SPECIAL-NEW-GENTS-VINTAGE-SE...

Cheers again.

Edited by Lil' Joe on Wednesday 22 April 15:48

I'd say that is an absolute bargain. I'm giving you five minutes before I buy it....


(Just kidding! Snap it up!)

[kazste]

i wish i didnt have a conscience!!! that is a really nice watch for the cash, and if its not bought by 1700hrs i think i may just pick it up myself, do the right thing mate and buy it.

[Lil' Joe]

Well gents, I bought it! The guy selling it has a load of others from the same batch that has been kept in storage for 25 years for sale, different styles etc if your interested. If this watch is too big it will be returned unles anyone on here wants it, cost price.

Thanks for the help guys.

[ShadownINja]

Seiko 5s are very good for the money.

Had one since about 1985. Never serviced, used regularly, takes a beating, has three scratches and gains about 10 seconds a day.

[andy tims]

Lil' Joe said:

Thanks for the help guys.

Glad to be of service. Mine's a pint.

[mulletmark]

andy tims said:

Well it's small, cheap & quite a good looking design if you're into that sort of stuff.

At £50.00 - £75.00 I'd be going for a pre-owned Seiko Diver - SKX007 or SKX009 off ebay personally.

Buy well & that will get you a reliable auto movement piece. They 40mm diameter case size.

There is also a ladies version, which looks just the same, but in a smaller case size (33mm), although they are quite rare.

Something like this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RARE-SEIKO-2205-0760-Vintage...

Just be sure to buy from a high positive feedback seller if that's what you choose.

Are they 40mm? I thought they were 42mm? If they are that's a bonus for me as I'm really taken by them for the price but my girl's wrists can't really carry off anything larger than a 40mm.

The alternative for me is an SKX031 but the movement in these isn't quite so nice.

sorry for the thread hijack

Liking the Kenneth Cole btw. Nice and understated.

[Lil' Joe]

Yeah I liked the KC too, just wasn't sure of the quality of the movements etc.

[ShadownINja]

mulletmark said:

The alternative for me is an SKX031 but the movement in these isn't quite so nice.

Oh?

[mulletmark]

ShadownINja said:

mulletmark said:

The alternative for me is an SKX031 but the movement in these isn't quite so nice.

Oh?

Yeah, scratch that. They both use the same movement: 7S26

I still prefer the look of the SKX007 but don't want to look like the wristwatch version of Flava Flav.

[ShadownINja]

TBH I don't know which I prefer.





In fact, I like and dislike elements of both.

Edited by ShadownINja on Thursday 23 April 10:34

[CommanderJameson]

Second one is an honest-to-goodness dive watch ( The word "Diver's" on the dial actually means ISO 6425 compliance, which means it should be safe in the bath) and is the one I'd go for.

Edited by CommanderJameson on Thursday 23 April 12:06

[andy tims]

CommanderJameson said:

Second one is an honest-to-goodness dive watch ( The word "Diver's" on the dial actually means ISO 6425 compliance, which means it should be safe in the bath) and is the one I'd go for.

Ditto.

It's not trying to look like a Rolex either

[ShadownINja]

CommanderJameson said:

Second one is an honest-to-goodness dive watch ( The word "Diver's" on the dial actually means ISO 6425 compliance, which means it should be safe in the bath) and is the one I'd go for.

Would have thought my 1 foot deep bath should be ok for the 100m watch, though. Not that I wear watches when I wash my hands let alone go for a swim. I hate the feeling of wet metal/rubber/leather/NATO G-10 on my skin. So on that basis, which would you choose?

[ShadownINja]

andy tims said:

CommanderJameson said:

Second one is an honest-to-goodness dive watch ( The word "Diver's" on the dial actually means ISO 6425 compliance, which means it should be safe in the bath) and is the one I'd go for.

Ditto.

It's not trying to look like a Rolex either

Is the SKX031 a bit Rolex? And aren't Rolexes a bit Blancpain homage?

Edited by ShadownINja on Thursday 23 April 14:58

[CommanderJameson]

ShadownINja said:

CommanderJameson said:

Second one is an honest-to-goodness dive watch ( The word "Diver's" on the dial actually means ISO 6425 compliance, which means it should be safe in the bath) and is the one I'd go for.

Would have thought my 1 foot deep bath should be ok for the 100m watch, though. Not that I wear watches when I wash my hands let alone go for a swim. I hate the feeling of wet metal/rubber/leather/NATO G-10 on my skin. So on that basis, which would you choose?

Same. I like the bezel better, and I think the crown-at-4 is a good look.

Do you clean your watches? Or do you allow them to become encrusted with wrist...stuff?