Best Automatic watch for sub £200

[eybic]

Does anyone have suggestions for a good auto watch for less than £200, I prefer metal bracelets but that's not the end of the world.

Thanks

[Chicane-UK]

How about a Seiko 5? There are a wide range of styles / shapes and you should be able to get one well in budget

[Debaser]

eybic said:

Does anyone have suggestions for a good auto watch for less than £200, I prefer metal bracelets but that's not the end of the world.

Thanks

SKX007 on an oyster.

[boobles]

I have this one & it's great.


http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=citizen+eco+drive...

[FarQue]

boobles said:

I have this one & it's great.


http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=citizen+eco+drive...

Eco-drive? Not an auto last time I checked (Mrs FarQue has a couple of 'em).

[boobles]

FarQue said:

boobles said:

I have this one & it's great.


http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=citizen+eco+drive...

Eco-drive? Not an auto last time I checked (Mrs FarQue has a couple of 'em).

I thought it was.

[clockworks]

If you want to buy new, it's got to be a Seiko or Citizen, and you'll probably have to import it.

Secondhand, look for something fitted with an ETA 2824 or ETA 2836 movement.

[eybic]

Thanks, I like the SKX007K2 it seems the cheapest price is on Amazon is £187, anyone know of anywhere cheaper?

[checkmate91]

Here (only on rubber though):

http://www.citywatches.co.uk/seiko/seiko-automatic...

[King David]

Have a look here: http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-auto...

A good selection Seiko Automatics at very good prices

[eybic]

King David said:

Have a look here: http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-auto...

A good selection Seiko Automatics at very good prices

They are based in the US though, will I not get stung for VAT etc?

[MG511]

eybic said:

They are based in the US though, will I not get stung for VAT etc?

They are based in Singapore, and I've never heard of anyone (and many here have bought from them, me included) having to pay VAT, import duty etc. You'll get the watch in less than a week too, highly recommend them.

[War Pig]

Seiko Monster

[rhinochopig]

I have the kinetic version (almost the same in looks, but 200m rating and no day) and it's a lovely looking thing for the money. Hard wearing too.

[BenM77]

Debaser said:

SKX007 on an oyster.

I am getting one of these in May thanks to this forum, lovely watch with nothing but glowing reviews

[PointnShoot]

I got a Seiko SKX007K2 on a jubilee from Creation Watches last month. £119 delivered took 4 days fom order. It's the second time I've used them and would not hesitate to use them again.

[eybic]

They only seem to have the rubber strap but do however sell a 22mm oyster strap, is that the metal bracelet I need for that watch?

[daveenty]

Just to go off on a tangent here from the Japanese stuff (not that there's anything wrong with that): -



This is one of their *mid-size* ones and still comes in at 46mm

It's on offer at the moment though @ $180.00 from HERE in the Exotic Ceramic Skeleton Section.

Loads of other stuff on that site, though as they're US based you may have an issue with customs though this should still come in under budget.

I had an Android a while ago, though with the Miyota movement (this one's Seagull apparently) and it was a very well made piece with a good quality bracelet, though at 50mm just too big.

[Justayellowbadge]

If you keep an eye out for sales £200 gets you perilously close to a Tissot Visodate.

[eybic]

Hmm, decisions decisions. I looked at the Visodate and it's a bit too plain I think. I've got a PRC200 and love that but I think the visodate isn't enough.