Tissot PRC200, something from Werners or something else?

Tissot PRC200, something from Werners or something else?

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AndyWoodall

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Sunday 24th May 2009
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Other half wants to buy me a watch, which is nice! Had initially thought about a bargain from Werners like the ever popular V2 Lux Flight Chrono...



For the budget I can have two of these, but through the wonders of internet shopping I can get a Tissot PRC200, which although not having known anything about until tonight I really like the look of, for less than £200...



Opinions and suggestions welcome.

AndyWoodall

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Monday 25th May 2009
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Positive thoughts, I've found some lovely pics on the tz forums so I'm going to see it on the high st today. As you lot said, I'm concerned about is the size, website says 40mm and my Lotus watch is 45mm afaik.

Just got to stay away from the jewellers with the expensive toys.

AndyWoodall

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Monday 25th May 2009
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There are some lovely pictures of the PRC200 in this thread, although with a different strap...

http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t...

Went to try it on and as you lot said, it does look ever so slightly on the small side, but it is very nice. Liked it a lot.

One of the high street chains refused to do any sort of deal 'on watches below £500' so a little hunting found a small and slightly grotty looking jewellers that were more than happy of the business. Got to wait for it though as they only had the display one.

AndyWoodall

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Monday 25th May 2009
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I read a few complaints about the strap being fiddly on the amazon reviews, but it seemed fine to me.

The watch shop, watch hut and amazon market place were all similar prices, ie £35 less than the high street jewellers. The jewellers I bought from are somehow part of the watch hut, so I got an excellent price.

Did consider a Seiko Sportura which looked a little busy to me (reminded me of the red and black version of the RX8 interior!) but was more money.

AndyWoodall

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MarkoTVR said:
Looking like that, I'd go for the Tissot.
The Sportura? Yeah, in a blokish kind of way I like it, but subtle it is not...



I find my Lotus Type One watch a little flashy, the Seiko is that and then some!