The under £200 watch thread!

[TorqueDirty]

So I know these watches will be utterly rubbish but even so, how on earth can you make and then sell a steel divers watch for £2.98?

9% discount for multibuy as well!! Perhaps I could get one in every colour for under £20

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WINNER-Luxury-Automatic...

[Bobberoo99]

TorqueDirty said:

So I know these watches will be utterly rubbish but even so, how on earth can you make and then sell a steel divers watch for £2.98?

9% discount for multibuy as well!! Perhaps I could get one in every colour for under £20

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WINNER-Luxury-Automatic...

Go on, go on, go on, go on!!!!
We accept no responsibility what so ever in any way shape or form for drunken late night Ebay purchases!!!

[Poisson96]

So my NATO straps turned up. First watch I've had with such a strap, £25 in total. I'm such a cheapskate

[Poisson96]

TorqueDirty said:

So I know these watches will be utterly rubbish but even so, how on earth can you make and then sell a steel divers watch for £2.98?

9% discount for multibuy as well!! Perhaps I could get one in every colour for under £20

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WINNER-Luxury-Automatic...

You've been had, in the options it's the watch box that's £2.89, the actual watches are a whole £16

[Barchettaman]

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!!

Ok. My routine is:

- remove strap or bracelet
- assuming the watch is waterproof, thoroughly clean with a strong degreaser diluted and a soft (unused!) paintbrush
- go round the nooks and crannies of the case with the point of a wooden cocktail stick
- rinse and dry with a microfiber cloth

Then:

-with a Cape Cod cloth, thoroughly polish case and bracelet (this will marginally remove brush finishing on the steel so go easy)
-with the case and bracelet still damp with CC polish, finish off with a stern rub with a dry microfiber cloth

Finally:

-clean thoroughly again in the detergent solution, rinse and dry.
-reassemble and enjoy

This will get a stainless steel dive watch looking pretty bloody good.

Edited by Barchettaman on Wednesday 21st October 21:04

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Can you describe a 'stern rub' please. For a friend, obvs.

[liner33]

I use a cheap ultrasonic cleaner for my watch straps and clasps, does an awesome job

[liner33]

I use a cheap ultrasonic cleaner for my watch straps and clasps, does an awesome job

[blue_haddock]

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)

There is also a steel dive UK site too.

[blue_haddock]

Poisson96 said:

So my NATO straps turned up. First watch I've had with such a strap, £25 in total. I'm such a cheapskate

I've got the same watch and mine came on that strap.

[Barchettaman]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Can you describe a 'stern rub' please. For a friend, obvs.

CdG, it involves a furrowed brow and latex gloves.

More, I dare not divulge.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Barchettaman said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Can you describe a 'stern rub' please. For a friend, obvs.

CdG, it involves a furrowed brow and latex gloves.

More, I dare not divulge.

I suspected as much. I have to pay for my simple pleasures these days.

[Bobberoo99]

I now have a mental image that will haunt my sleep for weeks!!! I'm not sure if I feel violated or invigorated!!!

Thanks for the answers chaps, I think I need to buy some cleaning stuff!!!

[Barchettaman]

blue_haddock said:

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)

There is also a steel dive UK site too.

Based in Cardiff apparently; bet it’s the same guy as the eBay listings state Penarth.

[blingybongy]

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!!

Old toothbrush, anti bacterial hand soap, warm water, microfibre cloth to polish.

[Barchettaman]

So here is the £50 Dugena diver, on a Geckota sharkmesh strap that I bought for a few quid in their last sale.

Ideally it needs a new crystal, but the weird crazing on the glass that is so noticeable on the photo is practically invisible in normal light. The iPhone has picked it up miles more than the naked eye.

I’ll change the crystal at some point anyway, when I can be arsed. A mineral crystal is only about €2 on eBay.de and I have a cheap crystal press.

A nice vintage mid-size diver from a decent German brand!

[TorqueDirty]

Barchettaman said:

So here is the £50 Dugena diver, on a Geckota sharkmesh strap that I bought for a few quid in their last sale.

Ideally it needs a new crystal, but the weird crazing on the glass that is so noticeable on the photo is practically invisible in normal light. The iPhone has picked it up miles more than the naked eye.

I’ll change the crystal at some point anyway, when I can be arsed. A mineral crystal is only about €2 on eBay.de and I have a cheap crystal press.

A nice vintage mid-size diver from a decent German brand!

I rather like that!

Classy, simple and a cool vintage look.

[r159]

TorqueDirty said:

So I know these watches will be utterly rubbish but even so, how on earth can you make and then sell a steel divers watch for £2.98?

9% discount for multibuy as well!! Perhaps I could get one in every colour for under £20

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WINNER-Luxury-Automatic...

The box is £2.95 I would think...watch £15. I do have a Winner auto and is worked fine for the last 4 months
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WINNER-Luxury-Automatic...

[blingybongy]

Captain Willard incoming from Steeldive UK.
I know I said I wouldn't but they really are good value for money and PayPal interest free over four months means its £26 a month.
Looking forward to this one.

[Drooles]

I think you’ll be pleased with it! I’m still impressed with mine