The under £200 watch thread!
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Looks quite classy I think.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fashion-PARNIS-44mm-White...
Seems decent for less than 50 quid.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fashion-PARNIS-44mm-White...
Seems decent for less than 50 quid.
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Thanks Barchettaman. At the risk of further exposing my ignorance, what's the difference between auto and hand-wound?
Hand wound, you wind it up with the windy bit (the crown)Auto, winds itself up with a spinning weighted rotor inside the case.
To slightly muddy the waters most autos can also be hand wound.
Bobberoo99 said:
Well my latest addition has arrived, I converted some points at work into Amazon e-vouchers and bought this for myself!
So you can stop guessing now!!
Top work, Bobbs. I‘ve had a couple of Edifice watches and liked them. Sold them on for a profit, in fact, as they came in job lots. So you can stop guessing now!!
The watch snob in me knew I wasn’t going to wear them much so away they went to a more appreciative owner.
They offer unbelievable value, particularly used.
I've had the same Parnis Daytona white face ceramic for a couple of months now (£75 inc. post). I've had a Rolex GMT Pepsi for a few years, love it but it's getting too valuable for everyday. I've also got a Breitling Colt Chrono 2 quartz on a black leather strap which is a good casual watch. However, I was fascinated by the Parnis, although worried that a "homage" is a bit close to a fake, but at £75 complete with Seiko movement I had a "what the hell" moment, suppressed my potential embarrassment and bought it.
The Parnis has truly excellent build quality and only lack of screw down crown and a mismatch of radius on Tachymeter script on the bezel against it. There's enough detail difference and Parnis branding to escape "fake" accusations, the hybrid quartz/mechanical movement appeals and, basically, I love it.
The Parnis has truly excellent build quality and only lack of screw down crown and a mismatch of radius on Tachymeter script on the bezel against it. There's enough detail difference and Parnis branding to escape "fake" accusations, the hybrid quartz/mechanical movement appeals and, basically, I love it.
One Shot said:
I've had the same Parnis Daytona white face ceramic for a couple of months now (£75 inc. post). I've had a Rolex GMT Pepsi for a few years, love it but it's getting too valuable for everyday. I've also got a Breitling Colt Chrono 2 quartz on a black leather strap which is a good casual watch. However, I was fascinated by the Parnis, although worried that a "homage" is a bit close to a fake, but at £75 complete with Seiko movement I had a "what the hell" moment, suppressed my potential embarrassment and bought it.
The Parnis has truly excellent build quality and only lack of screw down crown and a mismatch of radius on Tachymeter script on the bezel against it. There's enough detail difference and Parnis branding to escape "fake" accusations, the hybrid quartz/mechanical movement appeals and, basically, I love it.
Agreed, I’m in a similar position whereby my everyday watch is now being saved for a few times a week. The Parnis has truly excellent build quality and only lack of screw down crown and a mismatch of radius on Tachymeter script on the bezel against it. There's enough detail difference and Parnis branding to escape "fake" accusations, the hybrid quartz/mechanical movement appeals and, basically, I love it.
Didn’t like wearing my Rolex when working on the MR2 or doing diy.
bingybongy said:
Following on from my previous bank holiday and beer purchases I'm really quite taken with this.
I haven't yet had a drink so have so far not committed. I'll report back in the morning.
£1 under thread limit.
I've got a couple of their straps, but that watch looks very smart.I haven't yet had a drink so have so far not committed. I'll report back in the morning.
£1 under thread limit.
I actually think I've got that very strap on my Rodania.
Bobberoo99 said:
Nice collection! Latest effort is my newly acquired slava automatic. Very unusual case style, which I kinda like. Its on a brown leather strap just now, as it was the only 18mm strap I had lying around. I've ordered a black leather Croc skin with white contrast stitching and light gold deployment clasp, so should look better once paired with its proper strap.
8Ace said:
Made this myself so I'm quite proud how it's turned out.
Knackered SNKL09 from eBay £17
New NH35 movement £21
Rafflestime dial £15
Rafflestime Hands £18
New Crown £6
Rubber Strap from AliX £1
Total £78.
It took a while to get it all together but is well worth it. Give it a go!
mickyc79 said:
8Ace said:
Made this myself so I'm quite proud how it's turned out.
Knackered SNKL09 from eBay £17
New NH35 movement £21
Rafflestime dial £15
Rafflestime Hands £18
New Crown £6
Rubber Strap from AliX £1
Total £78.
It took a while to get it all together but is well worth it. Give it a go!
Stunning! Been thinking of doing this myself for a while... What tools did you need?
Hand pressers - this is the most fiddly part. I tried to do it with one of the cheapy plunger type tools but there was so much play it was impossible. Eventually got this set of three made by Anchor for £9 link
Hand removers - i prefer the lever tools. Again about £2 from AliX
Glass Press - i used this one from Amazon. Used it to remove the old and install the new. Be careful of the gaskets. link
Case opener / tweezers / blower / spring bar tool - got all in one in this kit. link
Not great quality but did the job - you can upgrade as you go but no need to spend on Bergeon at this stage as the price is silly. The Anchor stuff looks good for an amateur and Cousins sell a decent value range.
Use latex gloves for handing the bits, and a loupe's helpful too, especially for the hands.
Blow everything a million times with the blower to get rid of all dust / fibres etc. I missed a tiny speck and it annoyed me for a week until I took it all apart and got rid of it.
Watch lots of youtube videos for an idea of how it looks. The Watch Repair Channel by Mark Lovick is really detailed and helpful.
I can't afford any of the high end stuff on this forum but by doing it myself I get watches that are unique, keep good time and the satisfaction is huge. I have a number of ideas for my next one.
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