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

[tedmus]

Barchettaman said:

WayOutWest said:

I'm not sure on the rules regarding mixing straps for motorsport vs military inspired chronographs, I expect one of the elder statesmen of this thread will be able to clarify

Strap wise anything goes, recognising that a cheap watch on an expensive custom strap is a perverse and wonderful pleasure.

If you like how it looks and wears then it's all good.

I think out of my lot I've not gone over 50% of the cost of the watch on a strap yet. I think my most expensive is an Uncle Seiko president bracelet that currently resides on a grey DressKX.

[WayOutWest]

tedmus said:

Barchettaman said:

WayOutWest said:

I'm not sure on the rules regarding mixing straps for motorsport vs military inspired chronographs, I expect one of the elder statesmen of this thread will be able to clarify

Strap wise anything goes, recognising that a cheap watch on an expensive custom strap is a perverse and wonderful pleasure.

If you like how it looks and wears then it's all good.

I think out of my lot I've not gone over 50% of the cost of the watch on a strap yet. I think my most expensive is an Uncle Seiko president bracelet that currently resides on a grey DressKX.

I guess if the MoD sourced these Pulsars for the RAF, perhaps via a Michelle Mone shell company rather than direct or through Argos, the taxpayer would be paying at least £600 per watch rather than £60, so you could fit a luxury strap on that basis.

Actually I found this CWC chrono model, Swiss quartz with sapphire and indeed it is triple thread budget:
https://www.cwcwatch.com/collections/chronograph/p...

Edited by WayOutWest on Monday 28th October 17:34

[tedmus]

WayOutWest said:

tedmus said:

Barchettaman said:

WayOutWest said:

I'm not sure on the rules regarding mixing straps for motorsport vs military inspired chronographs, I expect one of the elder statesmen of this thread will be able to clarify

Strap wise anything goes, recognising that a cheap watch on an expensive custom strap is a perverse and wonderful pleasure.

If you like how it looks and wears then it's all good.

I think out of my lot I've not gone over 50% of the cost of the watch on a strap yet. I think my most expensive is an Uncle Seiko president bracelet that currently resides on a grey DressKX.

I guess if the MoD sourced these Pulsars for the RAF, perhaps via a Michelle Mone shell company rather than direct or through Argos, the taxpayer would be paying at least £600 per watch rather than £60, so you could fit a luxury strap on that basis.

Actually I found this CWC chrono model, Swiss quartz with sapphire and indeed it is triple thread budget:
https://www.cwcwatch.com/collections/chronograph/p...

Edited by WayOutWest on Monday 28th October 17:34

And yet the Pulsar/Lorus manages to have a black date wheel for £45

I know it's a little detail but it's not a big ask for "premium" watch makers to put a colour matched date wheel in surely?

I got my Pulsar for £40 used on eBay btw, came on the grey canvas two piece strap.

[Pereldh]

Barchettaman said:

Strap wise anything goes, recognising that a cheap watch on an expensive custom strap is a perverse and wonderful pleasure.

Word.

[Robins]

Picked up this Boderry Admiral GMT the other day as a cheap and cheerful beater. Titanium Case and bracelet, Automatic, GMT for £136.00!!

Was a little sceptical when I ordered it but have been pleasantly surprised with it. Pretty good looking, nice and light and seems to be well put together, especially when you take the price into account.








Chucked it on a Grey Nato as well......Spot on!

[blue_haddock]

Truckosaurus said:

soad said:

Sat unworn, so moved it on recently - cheap as chips.

I have the titanium version, it is gloriously weightless and was something like £60 brand new.

(The standard strap is rubbish though. I keep thinking of getting an elasticated loop strap to reduce the weight even further.)

I've got one of these lotus lumibrites and although I hardly ever wear it, it's pretty Pointless to sell it as it's only worth twenty quid!

I've got mine on a grey canvas strap which really pairs well with the field watch look and is a massive upgrade despite only costing £2.50 off eBay.

[Pebbles167]

soad said:

Sat unworn, so moved it on recently - cheap as chips.

I had one of these, light and tough. Made a good work watch for the night shift, gave it to my dad in the end.

Thanks to everyone for all the Snoopy info also, interesting to do some more research on it.

[Truckosaurus]

A new addition to my modest collection of cheap German and Japanese watches.

A 'German' watch with a 'Japanese' (NH35) movement. Use of apostrophes due to neither the words Germany or Japan appearing anywhere so I suspect it is all made in China.

[Barchettaman]

Assembled in China no doubt, but the Nh35 movements sold to third-parties by Seiko are (I believe) made in Malaysia.

I like that design, even if it has a kitchen clock kind of aesthetic, and although Braun always strikes me as a manufacturer of electric shavers rather than timepieces. But what do I know, eh?

I’ve just read that back and it sounds like I’m stting on your new watch, which I didn’t mean to.

Enjoy the watch.

[Truckosaurus]

Barchettaman said:

....although Braun always strikes me as a manufacturer of electric shavers rather than timepieces....

That was part of the appeal to be honest. (The German/Japanese crossover as well).

[ZesPak]

Barchettaman said:

I like that design, even if it has a kitchen clock kind of aesthetic, and although Braun always strikes me as a manufacturer of electric shavers rather than timepieces. But what do I know, eh?

Although I love my Braun shaver, I always thought of them having pretty revolutionary designs mid 20 century, so a Braun-designed watch seems appealing. The only odd thing about it is that Apple didn't copy the design 1:1 for their watch.

[Barchettaman]

Truckosaurus said:

Barchettaman said:

....although Braun always strikes me as a manufacturer of electric shavers rather than timepieces....

That was part of the appeal to be honest. (The German/Japanese crossover as well).

That’s more than fair enough.

I mean, I don’t have any particular desire to hang about in Swiss railway stations but I do like a Mondaine Bahnhofsuhr.

That whole minimalist (Bauhaus?) design language appeals. I wonder if someone could make a slim quartz Bahnhofsuhr with a dive bezel. I’d be all over that.

Apologies. I’m rambling. Blame the Belgian beer.

[redrabbit]

Barchettaman said:

I don’t have any particular desire to hang about in Swiss railway stations....

That's not what I've heard.

[Bobberoo]

redrabbit said:

Barchettaman said:

I don’t have any particular desire to hang about in Swiss railway stations....

That's not what I've heard.

[blue_haddock]

Braun do a nice digital watch but they are just a bit too expensive usually for a bit of fun.

Which is a shame as they look quite classy for a digital watch.

[BrokenSkunk]

blue_haddock said:

Braun do a nice digital watch but they are just a bit too expensive usually for a bit of fun.

Which is a shame as they look quite classy for a digital watch.

This one?

I really like it too, but it's an absolutely heffing gigantenormous hipopotanarse of a watch. Far to large for me, although I'm no Bobbers...

[Bobberoo]

BrokenSkunk said:

blue_haddock said:

Braun do a nice digital watch but they are just a bit too expensive usually for a bit of fun.

Which is a shame as they look quite classy for a digital watch.

This one?

I really like it too, but it's an absolutely heffing gigantenormous hipopotanarse of a watch. Far to large for me, although I'm no Bobbers...

[GravelBen]

My new Citizen CA0840-87L chrono, I'm quite happy with it! Half price clearance at $349NZ (£162). My photos aren't really doing justice to it, nicer in the metal than the photos show.

Still practical but more polished and dressy with a bit more presence than my other watches. As I'd hoped the dial pattern/texture is fairly subtle and only stands out from straight on or up close, from an angle and further away it looks more uniform deep blue.







Nothing wrong with the bracelet but I normally find leather bands more comfortable so I might try it with leather at some stage too, brown or tan rally style would probably suit it.

Edited by GravelBen on Friday 1st November 23:37

[Barchettaman]

Nice, that. Decent price too.

I think I’d leave it on the bracelet and go full-bling.

[Bobberoo]

Fabulous looking watch that, same thought as Barchettaman re the bracelet.