Cheap decent watch?

[Seany88]

Hi all, am after a nice classy watch, preferably stainless steel that I can where on most occasions including work. Not too chunky to fit under my shirt cuffs, also liking square designs at the moment if possible. Any suggestions?

[Don1]

Approximate value?

[Mr. Ice]

Some good affordable brands I suggest are
-Seiko
-Citizen
-Titoni
-Hamilton
-Tissot

I am not sure of specific square, or tank models, but I suggest you just browse through their respective websites and see what you like.

[Civpilot]

Mr. Ice said:

Some good affordable brands I suggest are
-Seiko
-Citizen
-Titoni
-Hamilton
-Tissot

I am not sure of specific square, or tank models, but I suggest you just browse through their respective websites and see what you like.

Add Briel to that list, made by Seiko and far nice than Citizen in my experience (have 1 of both, similar price, Briel stands out on the quality/design front)

[Wadeski]

Seiko (premier, or mabye a japanese import?), Tissot, Longines...

[tertius]

Depends on budget of course but I would add Oris to the list.

[Seany88]

I'm looking to spend around £200 (or possibly more if its worthwhile), and it needs to be a day-to-day watch. How much do you think I could get a second-hand Omega Speedmaster for? Me likes a lot!

[apache]

Have a look here

http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/for_sale.htm

[Seany88]

I like this one, wat do you guys think? £400, bit over budget but looks similar to the Omega

http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/B110_Tag_2.JPG

http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/B110_Tag_4.JPG

[Seany88]

Actually, does anyone know anything about Marcello C – Nettuno Divers Wristwatch? Looks nice also

http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/B71_Mar_2007.2b.jpg

[F1sh]

Breil are well worth looking at.

Danny

[speedtwelve]

How about an Ollech & Wajs or a Glycine? Proper mechanical watches for not a lot of dosh.

[hutchingsp]

Seany88 said:

Actually, does anyone know anything about Marcello C – Nettuno Divers Wristwatch? Looks nice also

http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/B71_Mar_2007.2b.jpg

Have you looked at the trusty Seiko Divers? £70 upwards, fairly plain/uninspiring to look at but built like a tank and very reliable.

[Mr. Ice]

Seany88 said:

Actually, does anyone know anything about Marcello C – Nettuno Divers Wristwatch? Looks nice also

http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/B71_Mar_2007.2b.jpg

Marcello C is a good company. The only problem with them is that their designs aren't really original, its a company that produces homage watches of popularly known designs such as the Rolex Submariner in this case. They are good quality, but unoriginal.

In your previous post, you mentioned you like the Seamaster. So why not save up for one instead of these homages. Infact, I am not sure about the exchange rate between England and US(New Yorker here), but second hand Seamasters can be found here for around $800.

[Seany88]

Mr. Ice said:

Seany88 said:

Actually, does anyone know anything about Marcello C – Nettuno Divers Wristwatch? Looks nice also

http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/B71_Mar_2007.2b.jpg

Marcello C is a good company. The only problem with them is that their designs aren't really original, its a company that produces homage watches of popularly known designs such as the Rolex Submariner in this case. They are good quality, but unoriginal.

In your previous post, you mentioned you like the Seamaster. So why not save up for one instead of these homages. Infact, I am not sure about the exchange rate between England and US(New Yorker here), but second hand Seamasters can be found here for around $800.

Yes, they are remarkably similar in design! I did notice that on www.glooks.com you can get a seamaster for $1241...which at the current exchange rate is about £600 right? Just gotta find someone to go and get it me now!

[Seany88]

And thanks for the other suggestions, I do like the style of the Briel watches, though I don't think i'll be quite satisfied without the Omega on my wrist! Hope I don't sound snobby though, but I want a watch to mark a step in life.