The under £200 watch thread!

[Tyre Smoke]

magpie215 said:

Ebay item 173812753599

Let us all know what its like... :-)

I have my eye on something else on there at the moment. But will keep it in mind.

[MrOrange]

Nicely inside budget - and looks pretty nice too

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/granpremio/gr...

[Eddiex]

r159 said:

Arrived today Seiko 5 SNZG13K1 42mm with 22mm lugs which is a good size for me. £60 plus post, bracelet full length which was better than I hoped and I’m struggling to find a mark on it... another bargain from cash converters!


Please excuse the ragged sleeve, domestic duties today.

Edited by r159 on Wednesday 19th February 14:19

Edited by r159 on Wednesday 19th February 14:47

I've just seen a watch a rather like on cash converters. I've not purchased anything from them before - have you or anyone had any experience or any idea of how they handle returns if the watch is not as good as you'd hoped. The uploaded pictures are poor as is the description and the shop holding the watch is not nearby.

Thanks

[Bobberoo99]

MrOrange said:

Nicely inside budget - and looks pretty nice too

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/granpremio/gr...

Yeah that is a lovely looking thing indeed!!!
Unfortunately I've overspent on "other things" this month so Mrs Bobbers has genuinely put her foot down and said no more until the end of March, buying a watch, two expensive bottles of whisky and two Lego sets in a month may have just pushed her over the edge!!!

[r159]

Eddiex said:

I've just seen a watch a rather like on cash converters. I've not purchased anything from them before - have you or anyone had any experience or any idea of how they handle returns if the watch is not as good as you'd hoped. The uploaded pictures are poor as is the description and the shop holding the watch is not nearby.

Thanks

Fortunately I haven’t had to return any of the three watches I’ve bought from them, they’ve been excellent. Service has been spot on every time, delivery has been within three working days and signed for.

They do say 14 day no quibble...might be worth asking for some more photos, they do seem to struggle with focus and talking to them might put you at ease about the process.

Edited by r159 on Friday 21st February 18:56

[Tyre Smoke]

Just won this on the Bay...



£90 inc delivery

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Bobberoo99 said:

Yeah that is a lovely looking thing indeed!!!
Unfortunately I've overspent on "other things" this month so Mrs Bobbers has genuinely put her foot down and said no more until the end of March, buying a watch, two expensive bottles of whisky and two Lego sets in a month may have just pushed her over the edge!!!

I don't wish to be rude old chap, and I get whisky, but who the fk buys Lego sets instead of ste watches? You'll be telling us you're a gamer next...

[Eddiex]

r159 said:

Fortunately I haven’t had to return any of the three watches I’ve bought from them, they’ve been excellent. Service has been spot on every time, delivery has been within three working days and signed for.

They do say 14 day no quibble...might be worth asking for some more photos, they do seem to struggle with focus and talking to them might put you at ease about the process.

Edited by r159 on Friday 21st February 18:56

Yes, a good idea - I'll try that. Thanks for your reply!

[Bobberoo99]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Bobberoo99 said:

Yeah that is a lovely looking thing indeed!!!
Unfortunately I've overspent on "other things" this month so Mrs Bobbers has genuinely put her foot down and said no more until the end of March, buying a watch, two expensive bottles of whisky and two Lego sets in a month may have just pushed her over the edge!!!

I don't wish to be rude old chap, and I get whisky, but who the fk buys Lego sets instead of ste watches? You'll be telling us you're a gamer next...

I draw the line at sitting in yesterdays unerwear playing some shoot em up videogame against a computer which is far cleverer than i'll ever be!!! And how very dare you diss the Lego!!! It's my way of switching off!!!

[Barchettaman]

Kneedragger95 said:

I suppose this thread is the best place to ask the following question, rather than starting a brand new thread.

I am looking to buy a green dial automatic divers watch.

Metal bracelet
Automatic movement
Must be able to take a knock
Cost at most 250 pounds


Thanks in advance for any advice.

As previously mentioned you CANNOT go wrong with the Seiko 5 dive watch.

They’ve recently updated them and I think the newer style with the ‘Superman’ 5 will just creep into budget...

But you should really seek out the older style, mine (a very dark blue) was €120, mint, box and papers.

Left-field choice: a green-faced Vostok Amphibian for about £50.

[Barchettaman]

Alternatively: an Orient Kamasu in green.

[Greendubber]

That Orients lovely.

[r159]

A couple that have got me interested at the moment
Casio dw-291h

https://www.watchshop.com/casio-watch-dw-291h-1bve...

Rotary ocean Avenger

https://www.watchnation.com/product/rotary-ocean-a...

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Barchettaman said:

Alternatively: an Orient Kamasu in green.

Handsome. Nice watch.

[TorqueDirty]

Barchettaman said:

Kneedragger95 said:

I suppose this thread is the best place to ask the following question, rather than starting a brand new thread.

I am looking to buy a green dial automatic divers watch.

Metal bracelet
Automatic movement
Must be able to take a knock
Cost at most 250 pounds


Thanks in advance for any advice.

This brand is very well though of and well below budget:-

https://www.heimdallr.watch/dive-watches/35-skx007...

https://www.heimdallr.watch/dive-watches/140-1005-...

https://www.heimdallr.watch/dive-watches/100-kermi...

https://www.heimdallr.watch/dive-watches/91-kermit...

https://www.heimdallr.watch/dive-watches/51-357-tr...

and so on. They have quite a few green dial options.

All good hacking and hand-winding auto movements, all with sapphire crystals, all waterproof to 200m.

I'm thinking of taking a punt on one or two of their offerings.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

TorqueDirty said:

This brand is very well though of and well below budget:-

https://www.heimdallr.watch/dive-watches/35-skx007...

https://www.heimdallr.watch/dive-watches/140-1005-...

https://www.heimdallr.watch/dive-watches/100-kermi...

https://www.heimdallr.watch/dive-watches/91-kermit...

https://www.heimdallr.watch/dive-watches/51-357-tr...

and so on. They have quite a few green dial options.

All good hacking and hand-winding auto movements, all with sapphire crystals, all waterproof to 200m.

I'm thinking of taking a punt on one or two of their offerings.

I'm struggling with pics, but the final one of those links looks terrific.

[kuro]

r159 said:

A couple that have got me interested at the moment
Casio dw-291h

https://www.watchshop.com/casio-watch-dw-291h-1bve...

Rotary ocean Avenger

https://www.watchnation.com/product/rotary-ocean-a...

Came across that dw291 on watchuseek earlier today. Might look into one of those myself.

[Fallingup]

Barchettaman said:

Alternatively: an Orient Kamasu in green.
Under £200?

[Bobberoo99]

That Orient looks good!!
Mind you so does that Junkers, a brand I've never heard of before!!

[liner33]

One of those green Kamasus are on my list but haven't seen one less than £300 yet

My three hand "gmt" Vostok arrived , expected full on Russian jankiness but it's a nice piece imo, has a certain charm, took off the bracelet and tried a few straps and have settled on a bund for now