Victorinox I.N.O.X alternative (cheaper)

[Silvanus]

Hi all, I'm looking for a daily watch, something as close to a Victorinox I.N.O.X as possible but cheaper. Looking to spend under £200, below £100 would be even better. Needs to be pretty robust as its likely to get bashed about a lot, although I don't mind if it ends up looking a bit bashed up as long as it works. I'd really like something that looks like the Victorinox, with bonus points for any green orange or maybe camo details. I would also be open to something completely different if its a tough watch. I've considered a G-shock but not so keen on digital watches and thought about maybe a Timberland but they might be a bit form over function. My current watch is a Timex allied tide temp and I really like it so would consider another Timex, but would be nice to have something different. Over to the experts, cheers!

UPDATE - in the end I bought one, replied with pic and details

Edited by Silvanus on Wednesday 10th May 13:46

[WhisperingWasp]

https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/boldr-wa...

[Silvanus]

WhisperingWasp said:

https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/boldr-wa...

I really like that, not a brand I've come across, very good find

[Scrump]

One of the seiko5 versions may fit the bill

[Silvanus]

Scrump said:

One of the seiko5 versions may fit the bill

That's pretty cool, any links to that model, ta

[Scrump]

I just googled seiko5 and chose the one which was green and orange.
They come in a variety of colours and prices.
Often recommended on the ‘under£200 watch’ thread .

[Silvanus]

Scrump said:

I just googled seiko5 and chose the one which was green and orange.
They come in a variety of colours and prices.
Often recommended on the ‘under£200 watch’ thread .

Many thanks

[WhisperingWasp]

Silvanus said:

WhisperingWasp said:

https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/boldr-wa...

I really like that, not a brand I've come across, very good find

Not that familiar with them either - Drooles is your man for that - but having looked into them they do look nice for the money with a lovely titanium finish. I was interested in the white dial version of the one I linked to but it then went back to full price so I held off.

[Silvanus]

WhisperingWasp said:

Silvanus said:

WhisperingWasp said:

https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/boldr-wa...

I really like that, not a brand I've come across, very good find

Not that familiar with them either - Drooles is your man for that - but having looked into them they do look nice for the money with a lovely titanium finish. I was interested in the white dial version of the one I linked to but it then went back to full price so I held off.

That one is definitely a good price

[Silvanus]

Scrump said:

I just googled seiko5 and chose the one which was green and orange.
They come in a variety of colours and prices.
Often recommended on the ‘under£200 watch’ thread .

Just gone down a huge Seiko shaped rabbit hole

https://www.firstclasswatches.co.uk/seiko-5-sport-...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-Sports-Green-Nylon-...

[Ninjin]

Inox do come up time to time under £200 on sale. Just timing.

[Ninjin]

Here's another Seiko for you:

[r159]

Ninjin said:

Inox do come up time to time under £200 on sale. Just timing.

Or get a 2nd hand one, thats what I did a few years ago.

[Silvanus]

r159 said:

Ninjin said:

Inox do come up time to time under £200 on sale. Just timing.

Or get a 2nd hand one, thats what I did a few years ago.

Considered it, quite fancy something new though

[r159]

Silvanus said:

r159 said:

Ninjin said:

Inox do come up time to time under £200 on sale. Just timing.

Or get a 2nd hand one, thats what I did a few years ago.

Considered it, quite fancy something new though

These are pretty good, just lacks the sapphire crystal (if thats important) £150
https://www.diveshoponline.co.uk/watches/citizen-m...

Or for £40 over this is the nearest you will get to an Inox, and very highly rated.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Citizen-Eco-Drive-BN0211-...

[Silvanus]

r159 said:

Silvanus said:

r159 said:

Ninjin said:

Inox do come up time to time under £200 on sale. Just timing.

Or get a 2nd hand one, thats what I did a few years ago.

Considered it, quite fancy something new though

These are pretty good, just lacks the sapphire crystal (if thats important) £150
https://www.diveshoponline.co.uk/watches/citizen-m...

Or for £40 over this is the nearest you will get to an Inox, and very highly rated.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Citizen-Eco-Drive-BN0211-...

Quite like second one but it seems pricey, would consider it if somewhere offered a big discount

[Drooles]

Silvanus said:

WhisperingWasp said:

Silvanus said:

WhisperingWasp said:

https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/boldr-wa...

I really like that, not a brand I've come across, very good find

Not that familiar with them either - Drooles is your man for that - but having looked into them they do look nice for the money with a lovely titanium finish. I was interested in the white dial version of the one I linked to but it then went back to full price so I held off.

That one is definitely a good price

I’m really happy with my Boldr. It’s a great little watch - titanium so light, well finished, keeps good time. But it is small - much smaller than an INOX - so that might put you off

[Drooles]

Thought I’d post this as another alternative. Citizen Eco Drive and, if I remember correctly, it was around £100 from Argos! It keeps good time and it’s my go to ‘spare’ watch for camping as it’s good for timing barbecues and it never goes flat - that means I can set my automatic by it if it stops

Edited to add: It’s on an aftermarket NATO - it came on a nice canvas strap but the NATO suits what I use it for

Edited by Drooles on Tuesday 17th May 20:18

[Barchettaman]

If it’s going to genuinely have a hard life, go cheap, Quartz and Casio.

My brothers works on building sites and surfs a lot, he wears one of these £19.99 Argos specials:



If that’s too fussy, this is £14.99:

[blue_haddock]

I've bought several INOX watches in the past year or two and have only paid a max of £160 brand new, two came from TK Maxx and one came from Ebay.

You can buy them much cheaper than RRP