The Under £200ish Watch and occasional Opera Thread! Vol2
Discussion
Kes Arevo said:
Alex_225 said:
I have five or six SKMEI watches and for the money you really can't beat them. The only one I had an issue with, was a digital whereby the backlight button was a bit iffy. Still worked but occasionally flickered when you used it. Otherwise thought I can't fault them. I have two of these Royale style ones, this and a green one. I'd say the quality is easily comparable to the Casio version (I have two) but at £8.50 these are a steal.
Reviews online are that they are good, especially for the price. Shall look at maybe getting a few. Was just looking at their C20 watch, which looks natty.I've seen the C20 but not really looked into it, might have a look on Youtube see if any reviews come up.
BrokenSkunk said:
gregs656 said:
What I'd have liked is a Tissot PR50
They do come up for sale in thread budget, but they're not common
I found an older version 'Titanium 7', like this one
The quality difference between these two models is astounding. The second one is a T690.They do come up for sale in thread budget, but they're not common
I found an older version 'Titanium 7', like this one
I have a couple of T660s, same case as the second of those. In fact I have owned three. A T660 is an awesome thing. A dress watch with the water resistance of a diver that took the abuse you'd reserve for your least favourite G-shock, and still looked like new. It is light and extremely comfortable. There's a chrono as well, T670.
I handled one of those PR50Ts when they were new. In comparison it felt cheap and nasty. The bracelet felt unfinished, coarse edges and rattly. I mean, it was OK, but didn't hold a candle to the T660.
That said, the T660 will be way to small for Bobbers. I'd suggest the later, larger models T760 , T770, T790, not as comfortable as the T6x0, but still far nicer than the PR50T.
Hmmn, ^^just read that back. I think it may be time to seek addiction counselling.
Alex_225 said:
Yeah I really can't fault it. On Amazon they sell for around £20 which when the actual Casio is only £35 doesn't seem worth it but from AliExpress they're worth a shot. I'd say the backlight is better than the Casio too.
I've seen the C20 but not really looked into it, might have a look on Youtube see if any reviews come up.
The 2 that peaked my interest...I've seen the C20 but not really looked into it, might have a look on Youtube see if any reviews come up.
BrokenSkunk said:
The quality difference between these two models is astounding. The second one is a T690.
I have a couple of T660s, same case as the second of those. In fact I have owned three. A T660 is an awesome thing. A dress watch with the water resistance of a diver that took the abuse you'd reserve for your least favourite G-shock, and still looked like new. It is light and extremely comfortable. There's a chrono as well, T670.
I handled one of those PR50Ts when they were new. In comparison it felt cheap and nasty. The bracelet felt unfinished, coarse edges and rattly. I mean, it was OK, but didn't hold a candle to the T660.
That said, the T660 will be way to small for Bobbers. I'd suggest the later, larger models T760 , T770, T790, not as comfortable as the T6x0, but still far nicer than the PR50T.
Hmmn, ^^just read that back. I think it may be time to seek addiction counselling.
Thanks for that. I think it was a T790 and a PR50 that I saw a few months a go at RedBar. Not sure why but I stupidly didn’t take pictures I just took screen shots of the google searches I made. I have a couple of T660s, same case as the second of those. In fact I have owned three. A T660 is an awesome thing. A dress watch with the water resistance of a diver that took the abuse you'd reserve for your least favourite G-shock, and still looked like new. It is light and extremely comfortable. There's a chrono as well, T670.
I handled one of those PR50Ts when they were new. In comparison it felt cheap and nasty. The bracelet felt unfinished, coarse edges and rattly. I mean, it was OK, but didn't hold a candle to the T660.
That said, the T660 will be way to small for Bobbers. I'd suggest the later, larger models T760 , T770, T790, not as comfortable as the T6x0, but still far nicer than the PR50T.
Hmmn, ^^just read that back. I think it may be time to seek addiction counselling.
I’ll keep an eye out for a 790.
It would be easy to go deep on watches with this module if you wanted to. There is quite a variety.
What size is the case of the 6XX models? The internet suggests everything from 34 to 38mm.
gregs656 said:
I’ll keep an eye out for a 790.
There's a T775 on ebay:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134322321732
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The ebay one isn't quite right. Bezel and centre links should be a mirror finish, like the T690 you pictured above. This one has been brushed.
The T7xx series have a much stiffer bracelet than the T6xx. You can lay a T6xx flat, but a T7xx bracelet never loses it's round shape. Not uncomfortable, just different.
Edit: correction in bold.
Edited by BrokenSkunk on Monday 20th March 21:46
BrokenSkunk said:
There's a T775 on ebay:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134322321732
The Tx90 has two LCD windows, four pushers and an alarm. Tx75 was two pushers, no LCD and a chrono.
The ebay one isn't quite right. Bezel and centre links should be a mirror finish, like the T690 you pictured above. This one has been brushed.
The T7xx series have a much stiffer bracelet than the T6xx. You can lay a T6xx flat, but a T7xx bracelet never loses it's round shape. Not uncomfortable, just different.
Thanks for the dimensions. 36mm is fine.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134322321732
The Tx90 has two LCD windows, four pushers and an alarm. Tx75 was two pushers, no LCD and a chrono.
The ebay one isn't quite right. Bezel and centre links should be a mirror finish, like the T690 you pictured above. This one has been brushed.
The T7xx series have a much stiffer bracelet than the T6xx. You can lay a T6xx flat, but a T7xx bracelet never loses it's round shape. Not uncomfortable, just different.
The Tx90 don't have pushers, the module is operated from the crown. When they moved to T-Touch they all got pushers.
It is the eta 988.333 that piqued my interest.
gregs656 said:
BrokenSkunk said:
The Tx90 Tx70 has two LCD windows, four pushers and an alarm. Tx75 was two pushers, no LCD and a chrono.
...The Tx90 don't have pushers, the module is operated from the crown. When they moved to T-Touch they all got pushers.
It is the eta 988.333 that piqued my interest.
Alex_225 said:
Kes Arevo said:
magpie215 said:
Had mine for a while now been my goto watch when destruction could occur......holding up well so far.
What's the worst that could happen?
I've got a thing for cheap Casio watches at the moment.
blue_haddock said:
I can top trump all you guys with the Casio royal.
May I present to you the synoke royal, all £2 of it delivered from China!
So glad my AD gave me this opportunity, I'm sure I'll wear it in good health and give it plenty of wrist time.
How many lesser models did you have to buy to be given the opportunity to purchase that?!?!May I present to you the synoke royal, all £2 of it delivered from China!
So glad my AD gave me this opportunity, I'm sure I'll wear it in good health and give it plenty of wrist time.
Bobberoo said:
blue_haddock said:
I can top trump all you guys with the Casio royal.
May I present to you the synoke royal, all £2 of it delivered from China!
So glad my AD gave me this opportunity, I'm sure I'll wear it in good health and give it plenty of wrist time.
How many lesser models did you have to buy to be given the opportunity to purchase that?!?!May I present to you the synoke royal, all £2 of it delivered from China!
So glad my AD gave me this opportunity, I'm sure I'll wear it in good health and give it plenty of wrist time.
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