The under £200 watch thread!

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Barchettaman said:

I’m in the UK on an opera job in the new year (Omicron permitting!) so maybe a group opera night out could be in order?

That would be amazing, truly hope we can make this happen!!!

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louiebaby said:

When it comes to non-smart watches, this is winking at me currently:

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-Solar-Strap-Watch...

Cracking watch that!!

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Barchettaman said:

redrabbit said:

Intriguing prospect; where in the UK exactly?

Don Giovanni for Welsh National Opera:


Cardiff, WMC - Friday 18 February 2022
Cardiff, WMC - Sunday 27 February 2022
Milton Keynes Theatre - Thursday 24 March 2022
The Bristol Hippodrome - Wednesday 30 March 2022
The Bristol Hippodrome - Friday 1 April 2022
Theatre Royal Plymouth - Wednesday 6 April 2022
Theatre Royal Plymouth - Friday 8 April 2022
Birmingham Hippodrome - Friday 22 April 2022
Venue Cymru, Llandudno - Thursday 28 April 2022
The Mayflower, Southampton - Thursday 12 May 2022

seriously?!?! I live in Southampton!!!!

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Barchettaman said:

Well, to celebrate the unexpected opening of our show in Vienna I got the Tissot PRX Quartz.

New these are €355

I got it used (only worn 5 times, apparently) for €250 including shipping. So just over thread budget. I will report back when it arrives at Barchetta Towers in Frankfurt.

Stock photo. Mine also has the blue face.




Oh, and one from the show. Captions welcome!:

Lovely watch that, but it's not worth a whole hand!!!

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What do you mean, "that's the last watch, I mean it this time!!"

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HannsG said:

Anyone here own a steel dive Willard? Any opinions?

I am a huge Seiko fan but considering buying a steel dive as a daily.

Thanks

Personally I think they're an excellent watch at a sensible price, the bracelet is way better than the Seiko equivalent, keeps great time, wears really nicely, get one you really won't regret it!!

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HannsG said:

I'm sold. Is Alibaba OK to purchase from? I assume they will add additional shipping charges maybe?

Thanks again

Unless you're outside of the UK I'd strongly advise using the above Steeldiveuk.com site!!

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redrabbit said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

21st Century Man said:

AliExpress is just fine, any issues and there's no messing, they refund, no pratting about with returns either. I think that's down to National pride and the concept of 'Face'.

I'd echo the points about AliExpress. I've had no issues at all with them. Only thing to bear in mind is that there's often a wait so no good if immediate gratification is your thing.

Based on this thread's recommendation, I have nine straps and four bracelets en route from Ali Express with no idea when to expect delivery of any of them. All adds to the excitement!

One of them is supposedly a genuine Alligator strap for my (way over budget) Panerai that owes me £50 versus the £300 OEM item. The tension is almost unbearable. I blame Bad Bob for starting this topic.

Check the small print!!
The OP accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the sudden need to buy silly amounts of cheap watches, straps, bracelets, watch boxes or any thing whatsoever associated with watches in any shape or form, the views and opinions posted in this thread were not fuelled by alcohol and are not necessarily the correct ones, if you need help, and you can find them maybe you can hire the A-Team, Bobbers Inc is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bobberseye Fish Fingers Ltd, God Save the Queen!!

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CharlesdeGaulle said:

21st Century Man said:

New portable chest fridge/freezer for our campervan:
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AliExpress £69

I know it's not helping our economy, but it's a big price difference.

Does it keep good time?

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I've been contemplating Casio calculator watches, Mrs Bobbers has shocked me by telling me I need one in my collection!!!

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redrabbit said:

I do love ana-digi watches. A full lcd analog face is my preference but my personal unicorn watch (I won't say 'grail' - that's for the powerfully built directors' thread) is this...



Unobtainium both for price and availability. So I'm happy to just look at the pics!

Wow, now that is stunning!!!

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redrabbit said:

tight fart said:

My old favourite

Just gorgeous

Agreed, seriously considering converting my points from work and getting a couple of retro Casio's off Amazon!!

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Barchettaman said:

So it would appear! You see, this thread brings nothing but good luck and happiness!!

Don't forget bankruptcy, marital strife and obsession!!!

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AmosMoses said:

Latest mod I’ve built, really happy with it, first time using an NH38 and it’s keeping great time.

That really is cracking!!!

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Well i converted my points over to Amazon vouchers (£75) and begged/cajoled/bartered/threatened/whined my way to not one, but two Casio watches and a third watch box!!!

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Well I know I'm definitely not getting a watch this Christmas, although one of my cheap Casio's is due next Thursday and my watch box is due Monday, is anyone else hoping/expecting a watch for Christmas?

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Scrump said:

Bobberoo said:

Well I know I'm definitely not getting a watch this Christmas, although one of my cheap Casio's is due next Thursday and my watch box is due Monday, is anyone else hoping/expecting a watch for Christmas?

I did drop a hint about one of these:

Excellent choice,I have one of these arriving Thursday!!

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Looks good that!!
And indeed a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to you all!!!


I suppose I'd better start thinking about some new premises for the thread, something a bit bigger as I think we're starting to outgrow this one!!!

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Righty then, i have procured a new premises, at much cost to myself, both physically and financially!!!
Please feel free to pop over and make yourselves at home!!
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