The under £200 watch thread!

[Bobberoo99]

cootuk said:

Just squeaking in at £200.
Running quite a bit slow, but adjuster was set well off centre, so plenty of adjustment left.
It looks like a new dial.
Caseback a little worn where it's had a tool inserted to flip off.

Liking that mate!! How many do you have now?

[Bobberoo99]

Dibble said:

I picked this up from TZ UK a couple of weeks back. It’s a Maranez Kata, and a much cheaper option than the Oris 1965! It was £160 all in, which I don’t think is bad at all.

Ok, I like that especially as I'm looking for a divers watch but don't want to pay big money, can you supply details please, and pardon my ignorance but what is TZ?

[Bobberoo99]

Mr_C said:

Dibble said:

Apologies for the delay replying, been out most of the afternoon/evening.

This is the maker’s site, Maranez watches (but doesn’t look like the Kata is currently available): http://www.maranez.com/watches.php

TZ UK is a watch forum. You need at least 50 posts before you can view the sales forum (it might even be 250 posts now). Main forums are here: http://forum.tz-uk.com/forum.php

The guy running the TZ site also sells a number of different watches here: http://www.timefactors.com

In special offers http://www.maranez.com/watches.php#!/SPECIAL-OFFER...

You evil, evil man you!!!! That's £182.50, plus shipping + import taxes, anyone got any idea what it would work out to total as I've never purchased from abroad!!

[Bobberoo99]

OOOHHHHH ya bugger, I do like Bulova watches!! That looks like it's in very nice condition too!!!

[Bobberoo99]

DickyC said:

My under £200 watch.

Am I doing it right?

No Dicky you're not!!! How are you supposed to tell the time with that, only one thing for it chap, you'll have to cut a whacking great hole through the cash!!!!

[Bobberoo99]

Dibble said:

Bobberoo99 said:

OOOHHHHH ya bugger, I do like Bulova watches!! That looks like it's in very nice condition too!!!

Sorry, again! This is my first Bulova. I quite like some of the newer ones but I tend to prefer an auto over quartz (which this is). I normally also go for blinding lume when I can, so this is a bit of a departure for me. My watches all tend to be over 40mm, with the exception of my Dad’s 1956 Omega Seamaster, high I inherited after he died. is a “birth year” watch though!

I think it’s a nice looking watch and I’ll be interested to see it in the flesh. If it’s not for me, I can always sell it on.

Between buying discounted Lego and lower end watches, being off long term sick with a broken leg is getting quite expensive! I probably need to limit my internet use.

My Bulova Adventurer, it feels lovely on the wrist and keeps excellent time!!!

If you don't get on with the Accutron let me know, I may be interested!!!

[Bobberoo99]

You know what chaps, we appear to have found a rather nice selection of affordable watches, proof that you don't need to spend a small cars worth on a watch for it to look great, keep good time and still be within a sensible budget, we have everything from Seiko to Bulova and a multitude of choices in between!!!
And Dicky i must say that Longines is a truly elegant looking watch, i reckon i'd be hard pushed not to wear that every day!!!

[Bobberoo99]

DickyC said:

Bobberoo99 said:

And Dicky i must say that Longines is a truly elegant looking watch, i reckon i'd be hard pushed not to wear that every day!!!

I'll bring it when we meet up for a drink.

We are meeting for a drink, aren't we?

Funny you should mention that, i'm in Winchester for a few on Saturday afternoon/evening are you free then? If not we need to get it sorted, let me know when you're free, PM or phone, you have my number!!

[Bobberoo99]

DickyC said:

Bobberoo99 said:

Funny you should mention that, i'm in Winchester for a few on Saturday afternoon/evening are you free then? If not we need to get it sorted, let me know when you're free, PM or phone, you have my number!!

Good Lord, no! There will be months of preparation. A new wardrobe and so on. And after all that I'm such a cheap date. One sniff of the barmaid's apron and I'm all over the show.

Whereabouts in Winchester? Y'know, just in case.

Well we're heading in around 4pm probably starting in the Exchange at the top of the precinct and the working our way towards the Black Boy for around 7pm, would be good to see you there for a couple!!!!

[Bobberoo99]

liner33 said:

Bobberoo99 said:

You know what chaps, we appear to have found a rather nice selection of affordable watches, proof that you don't need to spend a small cars worth on a watch for it to look great, keep good time and still be within a sensible budget, we have everything from Seiko to Bulova and a multitude of choices in between!!!
And Dicky i must say that Longines is a truly elegant looking watch, i reckon i'd be hard pushed not to wear that every day!!!

As for keeping time a £30 Timex quartz will keep better time than an automatic but since when were watches about timekeeping

I have a few expensive watches but I have loads of cheapies and love them just as much [/quote
Pictures please!!

[Bobberoo99]

I like the look of that, just visited the website and they do some very nice stuff, how did you order the extra straps for it, I really like the look of the orange/black rubber and the orange stitched leather!!!

[Bobberoo99]

liner33 said:

Bobberoo99 said:

I like the look of that, just visited the website and they do some very nice stuff, how did you order the extra straps for it, I really like the look of the orange/black rubber and the orange stitched leather!!!

Watchgecko, Ebay, Watch Obsession, The Strap Store,etc , just make sure you check the lug width

Aaahhh ok, I don't swap the straps on my watches so was unaware of these, I take it you have the tool for releasing the pins? How does the Dan Henry feel on the wrist, weight, ETC?

[Bobberoo99]

seefarr said:

Had a small speculative bid as I was sipping a G&T at the airport. Landed and found out I was the proud owner of £101 worth of Citizen Skeleton. I know there's not a lot of love for skeletons around here but I've always wanted one, so be gentle.
It's the later (1974+) 8060 movement at 28'800bph. It's got a bit of the "Citizen" logo covered in some schmoo and some of the lume is flaking a bit, but let's refer to that as "patina". The movement looks very clean and was described as "just serviced".

Welcome seefarr, you'll not get any people being nasty here, this is a thread purely for those of us who like what we like and buy what we can afford!! I must say I've not been that impressed with some of the newer skeleton watches I've seen but that is a lovely looking lump you've bought there, looks like it's got some nice touches on it and the "patina" looks good, I'd happily wear that, I reckon it would look very nice alongside a shirt cuff!!

[Bobberoo99]

Justayellowbadge said:

Customs took it just over budget (came from US) but purchase and shipping were under.

Cor that looks like a fair old lump!! Not in a bad way, it just looks like a substantial sized watch!!!
I'm currently not allowed to buy any more, a few bottles of whisky(i always assumed these were necessary, not frivolous!!) and a, dare i say it, fitness tracker, have resulted in Mrs Bobbers curtailing my expenditure!!!

[Bobberoo99]

robin222a said:

Now I wear this watch, I feel it is cool. how do you feel? It's less than $70

Seriously? I can't believe it's that cheap!!! I'm a big fan of chrono's anyway but that's a nice looking watch!!!

[Bobberoo99]

They appear to have some nice watches for not a lot of money, does anyone know what movement they use?
Not a watch i know but i just picked up a Samsung Gear Fit2 brand new from a dealer for £95 off eBay, i must say for such a small thing it does quite a lot, really happy with it for it it's used for, a fitness tracker.

[Bobberoo99]

robin222 said:

Why not buy a apple watch ? I think it is a better choice. Look me, i buy a 42mm apple watch for myselft. It is really cool! :-D

Well they are nice but a) over £200, b) I have a Samsung phone and c) I wear the Gear Fit to work so at £95 I won't be to hacked off when it gets trashed!!!

[Bobberoo99]

Some lovely watches appearing on here for very reasonable money!!
Re the lovely Bulova Precisionist, try contacting Bulova with the serial number they should be able to tell you.
Keep up the good work chaps, keep on showing us those sub £200 watches!!!!

[Bobberoo99]

Now now chaps, I don't want this to descend into the usual PH rubbish, it's for people to show case what they like/wear/can afford, It's one thing to say you don't like the watch but that's where it stops please.

[Bobberoo99]

Hhhmmmm really do like these Seko divers, I know there are quite a few models too, I think for me It's going to be the old Pepsi style bezel when I finally get one!!