The under £200 watch thread!

[CharlesdeGaulle]

blue_haddock said:

Keep an eye on this guy on eBay, he sells loads of geckota straps.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/aduni5131/m.html?_trksi...

He's got nothing for sale at the moment, his shop's empty!

[TorqueDirty]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

blue_haddock said:

Keep an eye on this guy on eBay, he sells loads of geckota straps.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/aduni5131/m.html?_trksi...

He's got nothing for sale at the moment, his shop's empty!

Well, apart from the 152 items he has for sale!

[CharlesdeGaulle]

TorqueDirty said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

blue_haddock said:

Keep an eye on this guy on eBay, he sells loads of geckota straps.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/aduni5131/m.html?_trksi...

He's got nothing for sale at the moment, his shop's empty!

Well, apart from the 152 items he has for sale!

I'm probably being a biff, but it's showing empty for me. I had to order somewhere else.

[Barchettaman]

If anyone has a hankering for a Steeldive watch, but doesn’t want to order from China, then there’s a guy in Wales selling on eBay who has a decent selection.

nh35.watches

(No connection with the seller BTW)

[Bobberoo99]

Barchettaman said:

If anyone has a hankering for a Steeldive watch, but doesn’t want to order from China, then there’s a guy in Wales selling on eBay who has a decent selection.

nh35.watches

(No connection with the seller BTW)

Yeah i spotted his stuff when i was looking recently!!

[Barchettaman]

Now, very slightly over budget (£40) but I don’t think we’ve had an automatic Christopher Ward watch on this thread!

ETA 2824 or Selita s-200 movement in these.

Sales picture, will post better ones when it arrives. It’s a 38mm so on the small size.

I don’t think it’s the original bracelet but it looks ok. Box papers and a Bond NATO strap too.

[ZesPak]

That's a lot of watch for that money!
Not sure about the bracelet though.

[Bobberoo99]

I've been looking at/lusting after a Christopher Ward for a while!! That is a great watch!!

[Poisson96]

Here's the curiosity I bought, a Timex made Eurostar Staff Watch. Hasn't arrived so have a pic from the advert.

[Bobberoo99]

Poisson96 said:

Here's the curiosity I bought, a Timex made Eurostar Staff Watch. Hasn't arrived so have a pic from the advert.

Looks very clean and in great condition, what made you buy that then?

[Greendubber]

Barchettaman said:

Now, very slightly over budget (£40) but I don’t think we’ve had an automatic Christopher Ward watch on this thread!

ETA 2824 or Selita s-200 movement in these.

Sales picture, will post better ones when it arrives. It’s a 38mm so on the small size.

I don’t think it’s the original bracelet but it looks ok. Box papers and a Bond NATO strap too.

Nice, not keen on the bracelet but that will look great on the nato.

[Barchettaman]

Greendubber said:

Nice, not keen on the bracelet but that will look great on the nato.

I’m actually pretty pleased about the bracelet - I loves me an ‘engineer’ watch band.

Anyway, more photos when it arrives and has been cleaned and Cape Codded.

[Bobberoo99]

Now that's something else i've been reading up on, cape cod cloths, do you mask the glass off on your watches when you use one? And what do you use to clean your watches?
Edited as i realised i'd put crystal and not glass, cos i'm thick!!

Edited by Bobberoo99 on Wednesday 21st October 13:59

[Poisson96]

I love that bracelet.

Why did I buy it? I like watches and I like trains, seems a mix of both. And under 20 quid if I get bored it'll move itself on for more.

[FuryV6]

Bobberoo99 said:

Now that's something else i've been reading up on, cape cod cloths, do you mask the glass off on your watches when you use one? And what do you use to clean your watches?
Edited as i realised i'd put crystal and not glass, cos i'm thick!!

Edited by Bobberoo99 on Wednesday 21st October 13:59

On the contrary Bobbers, a watch has a crystal no matter what it is made of.

PS Love the bracelet on that CW really suits it to my mind.

Edited by FuryV6 on Wednesday 21st October 15:01

[Bobberoo99]

So come on then you lot, what do you use to clean and polish your watches? I've found a watch cleaning kit on Ebay for £39.90, but I've heard several people mention the cape cod cloths too!!

[Hrimfaxi]

Bobberoo99 said:

So come on then you lot, what do you use to clean and polish your watches? I've found a watch cleaning kit on Ebay for £39.90, but I've heard several people mention the cape cod cloths too!!

I just use a regular lens cloth, as I do for my cameras. Then a cotton bud for any extra bits of crap in and around the straps....etc

[Drooles]

Barchettaman said:

Now, very slightly over budget (£40) but I don’t think we’ve had an automatic Christopher Ward watch on this thread!

ETA 2824 or Selita s-200 movement in these.

Sales picture, will post better ones when it arrives. It’s a 38mm so on the small size.


I’ve had a watch just like that from new (present from my wife) and it came on Bond NATO... that might explain your strap/bracelet situation.

I’ve had mine for 6 or 7 years now and it’s been a good watch, though not worn daily.

Hope you enjoy yours

I don’t think it’s the original bracelet but it looks ok. Box papers and a Bond NATO strap too.

[wombleh]

Bobberoo99 said:

So come on then you lot, what do you use to clean and polish your watches? I've found a watch cleaning kit on Ebay for £39.90, but I've heard several people mention the cape cod cloths too!!

Corner of my shirt

[Bobberoo99]

wombleh said:

Bobberoo99 said:

So come on then you lot, what do you use to clean and polish your watches? I've found a watch cleaning kit on Ebay for £39.90, but I've heard several people mention the cape cod cloths too!!

Corner of my shirt

Better than the brillo pad I've been using!!!