The Under £200ish Watch and occasional Opera Thread! Vol2

[SWoll]

blue_haddock said:

RSTurboPaul said:

No-one should post up any links to bargains, obviously...

I like this one.

?91.92 82%OFF | 2022 PAGANI DESIGN Men Watches Fashion Casual Luxury Sport Quartz Chronograph 100m Waterproof VK63 Stainless Steel Clock PDYS008
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m01wLgq

I'd find their watches far more appealing if the took the Pagani Design text of them and just left the logo. It's such an awful combination of Porsche Design and another car manufacturer they found starting with P that it ruins it for me.

Quite like the logo itself, certainly a lot nicer than Christopher Wards latest attempt anyway..

[eccles]

r159 said:

AliExpress sale starts tomorrow, Steeldive Willard for less than £60 plus vat…plus lots other shiny bits and bobs….

This thread strikes again..... Spurred on by your post I started browsing the Steeldive shop And really took a fancy to their 1979 (Squale homage), and then ordered one....Then I started looking at reviews of them and came across the Steeldive UK shop, where the watch was not only cheaper, but you also got the rubber strap thrown in as well!
So I cancelled my Aliexpress order, got one from the UK and it's turned up toady,2 days later. Really happy with it. £119 for sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, bracelet and rubber strap and great lume.
It doesn't wear as big as I thought it might, and the curved lugs make it really hug your wrist. Nice bezel action (everything lines up nicely), smooth screw down crown, there really is a feel of quality about it. Just going to change the strap over to a nice Seiko black nylon one as rubber straps are a bit sweaty on me.

[Stunters]

^ That looks lovely, really nice.

[Richtea1970]

Really impressed with the Steeldives and that's another good example.

Anyone had a Spinnaker? Currently got a sale on and I really like their Hull chronograph. Looks a bargain at £129;

https://spinnaker-watches.co.uk/collections/full-p...

[eccles]

Richtea1970 said:

Really impressed with the Steeldives and that's another good example.

Anyone had a Spinnaker? Currently got a sale on and I really like their Hull chronograph. Looks a bargain at £129;

https://spinnaker-watches.co.uk/collections/full-p...

Ive got a couple of Spinnakers, much the same as Steeldive, they are right up there with quality.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

eccles said:

Richtea1970 said:

Really impressed with the Steeldives and that's another good example.

Anyone had a Spinnaker? Currently got a sale on and I really like their Hull chronograph. Looks a bargain at £129;

https://spinnaker-watches.co.uk/collections/full-p...

Ive got a couple of Spinnakers, much the same as Steeldive, they are right up there with quality.

I'm pleased with the watch itself - really pleased - but a bit disappointed that I can't take it off the metal strap and onto a leather.

[Barchettaman]

Richtea1970 said:

Really impressed with the Steeldives.
Anyone had a Spinnaker? Currently got a sale on and I really like their Hull chronograph. Looks a bargain at £129;

Spinnaker, like Steeldive, seem to be an absolute thread favourite. Owners are delighted and they’re of excellent quality.

That one is a decent enough option for £129, bloody hell.

[blue_haddock]

Matt_N said:

Was after something bronze or blue for a bit of summer fun, found this on one of the FB watch groups for £60, yes quartz but screw down crown, sapphire coated mineral, 20atm and a nice retro vibe, maybe a bit too big for my wrist but it’ll do for summer on the beach and in the sea.

I've just grabbed an Aquinus for myself, different model but for £30 I thought why not!

[Drooles]

I love my Spinnaker. It’s a Dumas and I got it in the sale so it’s within thread budget. I’m not exaggerating, it’s my most accurate mechanical watch!

[Bobberoo]

Just been on looking at the Spinnaker sale, spotted the HASS Ltd edition in blue fade........sold out!!!
Now trying to figure out just how much trouble I'll be in if I order a Bradner.....

[Drooles]

Bobberoo said:

Just been on looking at the Spinnaker sale, spotted the HASS Ltd edition in blue fade........sold out!!!
Now trying to figure out just how much trouble I'll be in if I order a Bradner.....

I still have a Bradner sized itch…
But, as I always say, I’ve got enough watches now

[CharlesdeGaulle]

They're appealing things.

[Bobberoo]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

They're appealing things.

You're not helping!!!
The problem is I only have 4 spaces left, I want another Christopher Ward, a Tissot and there's another Citizen I really want, that only leaves me one space.......

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Well the CW will be out of budget, so I'm helping. Yeah...?

[Bobberoo]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Well the CW will be out of budget, so I'm helping. Yeah...?

NO!!
YES!!

[RSTurboPaul]

Bobberoo said:

You're not helping!!!
The problem is I only have 4 spaces left, I want another Christopher Ward, a Tissot and there's another Citizen I really want, that only leaves me one space.......

You are aware that watch boxes come in a range of sizes...?

[RSTurboPaul]

Drooles said:

But, as I always say, I’ve got enough watches now

Doctor, come quickly, bring medication!!

[Bobberoo]

RSTurboPaul said:

You are aware that watch boxes come in a range of sizes...?

I already have three!!!

RSTurboPaul said:

Drooles said:

But, as I always say, I’ve got enough watches now

Doctor, come quickly, bring medication!!

[Drooles]

Slightly over thread budget, but what a great versatile watch! Not as accurate as the Spinnaker though…

[RSTurboPaul]

Nice