The Under £200ish Watch and occasional Opera Thread! Vol2
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Bobberoo said:
r159 said:
Based on the popularity of the model in these parts and managing to get a near thread budget reduction… I hope for a bit of slack…
My new ‘posh’ watch to celebrate my half century. Box, papers and bag.
It’s a blue 44mm Hydroconquest, the saleswoman was very patient with me going between sizes and the colours. This is the first time I have ever been fortunate enough to be in the position to buy a watch like this, asked if there was anything they could do to help with the price and they were receptive. The staff were very nice to deal with.
Belated happy 50th, fabulous watch, congratulations!!My new ‘posh’ watch to celebrate my half century. Box, papers and bag.
It’s a blue 44mm Hydroconquest, the saleswoman was very patient with me going between sizes and the colours. This is the first time I have ever been fortunate enough to be in the position to buy a watch like this, asked if there was anything they could do to help with the price and they were receptive. The staff were very nice to deal with.
Wallace12R said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Wallace12R said:
Got a link chum? I'm currently searching for, well... 'stuff'.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPJtTFg
Should handle knocks a hell of a lot better than the plastic version.
SWoll said:
Wallace12R said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Wallace12R said:
Got a link chum? I'm currently searching for, well... 'stuff'.https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPJtTFg
Should handle knocks a hell of a lot better than the plastic version.
Arrived earlier, stuck a Nato on it.... although I have to say the original bracelet is very nice indeed with solid end links and it's a real five link!
Amazing VFM on this one! Nicely finished, crystal is very good with a lovely dome to it, bezel very nice....... I've paid a whole lot more for a whole lot less in the past! Quite blown away by just how good it is for a sub 100 quid watch!
Amazing VFM on this one! Nicely finished, crystal is very good with a lovely dome to it, bezel very nice....... I've paid a whole lot more for a whole lot less in the past! Quite blown away by just how good it is for a sub 100 quid watch!
It is amusing and heartening that the rip off replica homage mash ups etc are now generally well received. Not so long ago replicas were widely derided (and I was one of the detractors too). I like cheap watches from China, the stuff that's actually high quality punches well above the price imo, but I still prefer an original design though rather than a copy of something. I've got a Merkur incoming, but couldn't do a Pepsi/RootBeer/Speedy homage though.
21st Century Man said:
It is amusing and heartening that the rip off replica homage mash ups etc are now generally well received. Not so long ago replicas were widely derided (and I was one of the detractors too). I like cheap watches from China, the stuff that's actually high quality punches well above the price imo, but I still prefer an original design though rather than a copy of something. I've got a Merkur incoming, but couldn't do a Pepsi/RootBeer/Speedy homage though.
I think the reason is the Moonswatch.... when the group starts creating it's own replica/homage versions all bets are off and others homages to the same watch become far more acceptable. When you compare this Chinese homage to a Moonswatch you'd be mad to spend £200 on the plastic fantastic version regardless of what brand is on the face!Wallace12R said:
This is where I got mine from, and I’ve ordered others from them too without any problems. Delivery to the UK in 9 days.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPJtTFg
Thanks, I'll take a look. https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPJtTFg
1000 humble apologies if a repost, phone is rubbish for searching on.
Any love for Nordgreen watches? Got an email about their new outlet, 50% off so most seem to now be £100 or so. Thought it might be of interest to some.
https://nordgreen.co.uk/collections/_outlet
Oh, and free straps.
Any love for Nordgreen watches? Got an email about their new outlet, 50% off so most seem to now be £100 or so. Thought it might be of interest to some.
https://nordgreen.co.uk/collections/_outlet
Oh, and free straps.
bigandclever said:
1000 humble apologies if a repost, phone is rubbish for searching on.
Any love for Nordgreen watches? Got an email about their new outlet, 50% off so most seem to now be £100 or so. Thought it might be of interest to some.
https://nordgreen.co.uk/collections/_outlet
Oh, and free straps.
Most of them are pretty generic looking so yes likely to find something similar on Ali for a fraction of the price.Any love for Nordgreen watches? Got an email about their new outlet, 50% off so most seem to now be £100 or so. Thought it might be of interest to some.
https://nordgreen.co.uk/collections/_outlet
Oh, and free straps.
I do however like the look of the pioneer models but they are still too dressy for my style.
unrepentant said:
Inspired by posts on here (and a couple of large Ardbeg's) I purchased this on Ebay last night. $139 including shipping. What could go wrong? Interested to see how it stacks up against it's pricier brethren.
Welcome to our little corner of tinternet, once you start down thus route it's a slippery slope!!!
unrepentant said:
Inspired by posts on here (and a couple of large Ardbeg's) I purchased this on Ebay last night. $139 including shipping. What could go wrong? Interested to see how it stacks up against it's pricier brethren.
I have that exact watch and its been very reliable although looses 15 secs a day but then my Rolex lost 7 secs a day!unrepentant said:
Inspired by posts on here (and a couple of large Ardbeg's) I purchased this on Ebay last night. $139 including shipping. What could go wrong? Interested to see how it stacks up against it's pricier brethren.
I’ve got one in black, and it’s great. Currently runs at -4 a day after I regulated it. 
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