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The battery just died in my cheapo (€25) work Casio MW240. I could just replace the battery but it's a bit annoying not having a date field on it, so considering a minor upgrade instead. Anyone got any suggestions for a fairly slim cheap analogue with date?
Casio MW59 and Timex Easy Reader both look ok but no idea what other brands are reasonably robust and reliable.
Casio MW59 and Timex Easy Reader both look ok but no idea what other brands are reasonably robust and reliable.
Casio MRW-200H fits the bill perfectly. Lots of colours to choose from too. Here is one on offer if you are in the UK:
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9025873?istCompany...
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9025873?istCompany...
Lorus are a sub-brand of Seiko and have some good options.
Something like this?
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7078949?clickPR=pl...

Something like this?
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7078949?clickPR=pl...

Aliexpress, and lose the rest of the day looking at the myriad of options!
https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-analogue-wa...
https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-analogue-wa...
Yeah but at €3.50 including postage from China would it still be working by the time it arrived
I think I'll stick with a known brand name for now.
https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005004124321054.ht...

https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005004124321054.ht...
RizzoTheRat said:
Yeah but at €3.50 including postage from China would it still be working by the time it arrived
I think I'll stick with a known brand name for now.
https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005004124321054.ht...
Well my £7 Megir 'Monaco' homage has lasted 6 weeks so far without missing a beat (even keeps time to within a second per week!
https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/1005004124321054.ht...

Worth taking a punt at that price I suppose if you like the style. I'm looking something a bit plainer though, for reference I'm currently rocking one of these 

My ideal would be something similarly minimalistic but with a date field.
My other watch is a Garmin using this face but with battery instead of altitude.



My ideal would be something similarly minimalistic but with a date field.
My other watch is a Garmin using this face but with battery instead of altitude.

Edited by RizzoTheRat on Thursday 25th May 11:46
Hop on to the sub £200 (and occasional opera!) thread and take a look.
They're mainly friendly as should give you some ideas.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
They're mainly friendly as should give you some ideas.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
RizzoTheRat said:
Seems a decent price, is it the Expedition Camper? They're €75 here!
It is indeed. I think prices vary on Amazon dependent on the colour choice. This one is still £33 but the all black one is £93 for some reason. I bought a Timex Weekender as well but there's no date on that one. Similarly nice though.
Mammasaid said:
Hop on to the sub £200 (and occasional opera!) thread and take a look.
They're mainly friendly as should give you some ideas.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Mainly friendly?They're mainly friendly as should give you some ideas.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
We're a lovely bunch!
blue_haddock said:
Mammasaid said:
Hop on to the sub £200 (and occasional opera!) thread and take a look.
They're mainly friendly as should give you some ideas.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Mainly friendly?They're mainly friendly as should give you some ideas.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
We're a lovely bunch!

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