The Under £200ish Watch and occasional Opera Thread! Vol2
Discussion
pistonheadforum said:
What happened to your Tisell GMT from a few weeks back? I'd be interested in the Tisell and your views.
Oops. Did I say or imply I was going to get one? I can’t remember. I seem to recall that it was just something I noticed, as the cheapest way to get into the new Miyota ‘true’ GMT movement. Anyway I have my Tisell diver on this week, back on the bracelet, and very nice it is too.
I’m also considering that Tissot PRX automatic chronograph that’s for sale on TZ, it’s ridiculously cheap and I have a mate who lives nearby, so it’s tempting. Well over thread budget but sized/unworn for £700 is a decent saving from RRP which is about £2000.
Edited by Barchettaman on Monday 25th March 15:42
blue_haddock said:
i keep uhm'ing and ahh'ing on a PRX quartz. Can get a quartz one for not much more than thread budget, and i actually prefer the quartz sunburst dial to the auto waffle dial. Would get it on a rubber strap but still keep thinking its still a bit too dressy.
I keep looking at them too, then wonder where it would fit in my collection/when I’d wear it (not that has stopped me in the past)
redrabbit said:
In case anyone else is interested, Steeldive US have no-date 50 Fathoms models in stock. Unobtainium from UK sites for ages. They are $149-159 with $5 postage...
I'll let you know if mine turns up
Well that was quick! And it's as expected from Steeldive, apart from the surprisingly ill-matched bracelet -but 50 Fathoms are better on a strap anyway. I'm very pleased with it, it's a really nice homage.I'll let you know if mine turns up
Edited by redrabbit on Thursday 21st March 21:26
Edited by redrabbit on Thursday 21st March 22:26
redrabbit said:
redrabbit said:
In case anyone else is interested, Steeldive US have no-date 50 Fathoms models in stock. Unobtainium from UK sites for ages. They are $149-159 with $5 postage...
I'll let you know if mine turns up
Well that was quick! And it's as expected from Steeldive, apart from the surprisingly ill-matched bracelet -but 50 Fathoms are better on a strap anyway. I'm very pleased with it, it's a really nice homage.I'll let you know if mine turns up
Edited by redrabbit on Thursday 21st March 21:26
Edited by redrabbit on Thursday 21st March 22:26
Double thread (but it's almost Easter!) but I quite like the look of this.
https://www.sternglas.com/products/lumatik?link=bu...
https://www.sternglas.com/products/lumatik?link=bu...
redrabbit said:
Bobberoo said:
I have a bronze Steeldive 50 fathoms on a sort of suede leather strap, it's a lovely thing.
Yes, I remember your posting it - must have been around 3 years ago? How's the patina coming along?CharlesdeGaulle said:
Double thread (but it's almost Easter!) but I quite like the look of this.
https://www.sternglas.com/products/lumatik?link=bu...
I really like that, lovely clean look, great colour, just looked at the rest of their watches, some really nice stuff there.https://www.sternglas.com/products/lumatik?link=bu...
Bobberoo said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Double thread (but it's almost Easter!) but I quite like the look of this.
https://www.sternglas.com/products/lumatik?link=bu...
I really like that, lovely clean look, great colour, just looked at the rest of their watches, some really nice stuff there.https://www.sternglas.com/products/lumatik?link=bu...
Combined it with a 5% welcome code too which was accepted but I'd be surprised if it works as it's already a discounted offer price. I'll let you all know.
D1 Milano 'Sketch' is back in stock for $195 - but only in white and only outside the EU (and the store won't ship to EU, despite saying 'we ship worldwide')...
https://d1milano.com/products/polycarbon-40-5mm-wh...
https://d1milano.com/products/polycarbon-40-5mm-wh...
RSTurboPaul said:
D1 Milano 'Sketch' is back in stock for $195 - but only in white and only outside the EU (and the store won't ship to EU, despite saying 'we ship worldwide')...
Well I suppose that's one thing in favour of Brexit then (assuming you want one of these and you are in the UK!)BrokenSkunk said:
RSTurboPaul said:
D1 Milano 'Sketch' is back in stock for $195 - but only in white and only outside the EU (and the store won't ship to EU, despite saying 'we ship worldwide')...
Well I suppose that's one thing in favour of Brexit then (assuming you want one of these and you are in the UK!)
https://www.redwoodwatches.com/collections/the-mon...
I like the simplicity but not all the gumpf on the site.
Anyone know of anything similar?
I like the simplicity but not all the gumpf on the site.
Anyone know of anything similar?
rider73 said:
https://www.redwoodwatches.com/collections/the-mon...
I like the simplicity but not all the gumpf on the site.
Anyone know of anything similar?
Lorus do similar, not quite as simple but looks good to me.I like the simplicity but not all the gumpf on the site.
Anyone know of anything similar?
https://www.johnlewis.com/lorus-mens-sunray-dial-n...
biggbn said:
Mrs gave me this watch many years ago and it has spent at least three years sitting in an old wooden box with a broken strap stopped dead. Sentiment being a funny thing, it's now got a new strap, a new battery and has been back on my wrist for a week or so...the cheapo replacement parts and getting the strap altered probably cost more than the watch did all those years ago, but it's been a faithful friend...
Same here present of missus many years ago It’s had 2 batteries one lifetime in timpsons but I lost ticket ,so I bought tool and done my own recently.
Still in good order
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