Rough and Tumble Watch Ideas

[Irish]

Hi all,

I currently have an Omega Seamaster Automatic but need a watch for weekend mucking about/holidays and don't want to damage my Seamaster.

Budget is around £500, and was thinking of a second hand breitling or tag quartz.

Any ideas? The only ones in the price range are the special editions tag (indy 500 etc). Also, most secondhand retailers only have £1K watches and above.

Adrian

[Irish]

djfish said:

I'd second the Seiko Divers idea, I have one that's been relegated to my sock draw now I've traded up, but sometimes (kayaking, breaking up paving slabs etc) I think that I really should wear the Seiko.

Good solid watches, mine used to gain a few minutes a month and they're certified to 200m and self winding.

Any comments on this one from Heuerboy for £70?

Edited by Irish on Thursday 3rd May 08:42

[Irish]

Top Trump said:

hutchingsp said:

Seiko Samurai Divers from Japan/Hong Kong/Singapore. £130 and it'll still be going when you're dead.

I did exactly this a couple of months ago. I bought a new Seiko Divers Automatic from Singapore and it is fantastic.

any recomendations on where to buy from (links etc.)

[Irish]

VetteG said:

I bought a Tag Heuer Professional about 12 years ago and its proved to be very tough, a second hand one should be well within your budget.

G

Great minds think alike. This is now top of my list. A plain, siver version will cost around £230 - £270.

Adrian

[Irish]

XJSJohn said:

Marki said:

Irish said:

Hi all,

I currently have an Omega Seamaster Automatic but need a watch for weekend mucking about/holidays and don't want to damage my Seamaster.

You really should have brought a Rolex Submariner ,, they are bullit proof compared to them Sissy Omegas

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Now Now ... keep the Teddy in the Pram

XJSJohn, how is the speedmaster as an everyday watch? Why pick up a Breitling colt for £300 when I can get a speedmast for £600???