Small budget - which watch?

[arryb]

I started a topic a while back regarding which watch to get. See linky if you're interested. My circumstances have now changed so I can only really spend in the region of £210. I really don't have a clue what to be looking for - I want a round face and a metal strap and showing the date would be good too.

Over to you

[BigAlinEmbra]

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/pd2_MENS_C7-RAPID...

[boxster9]

Have you tried www.wernersflyingwatches.co.uk, a few on here have bought from them. Great Service

[arryb]

BigAlinEmbra said:

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/pd2_MENS_C7-RAPID...

Ooh, I like that

[blueST]

There a few nice Seiko's for this price. A Monster would be well within budget from numerous Ebay sellers.

Or if you wanted spend a bit more you could get a titanium Diver's
http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-SBDA005/SEIKO_...

Alternatively how about a Seiko Alpinist? this is the next watch on my list. The metal bracelet is few quid over budget, or the leather strap just squeezes in.
http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-SARB015/SEIKO_...
http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-SARB017/SEIKO_...

Tonnes of other stuff on that site. I have bought from SeiyaJapan myself, service was 100% and he's well regarded on various forums.

[CommanderJameson]

+1 on the Seiko Monster.

A black one makes a great daily wearer.



^^ mine.

Ooh! Ooh! I know!

If you want something a bit dressier, and not-a-quartz, what about a Christopher Ward Malvern?



£195.

Edited by CommanderJameson on Monday 6th October 19:34

[arryb]

I've placed an order for the C7 Rapide SKS (black face, steel bracelet) so will report back when it arrives (will be a week or two....)

[grandmasterflash]

arryb said:

I've placed an order for the C7 Rapide SKS (black face, steel bracelet) so will report back when it arrives (will be a week or two....)

Wow stunning watch, looks like a Tag Carrera TBH

[arryb]

grandmasterflash said:

arryb said:

I've placed an order for the C7 Rapide SKS (black face, steel bracelet) so will report back when it arrives (will be a week or two....)

Wow stunning watch, looks like a Tag Carrera TBH

Click on the linky in my OP and you'll see why I chose it I'm not buying it to pretend it's a tag carrera or to tell everyone it's a tag carrera but it's obviously a design that appeals to me

[CommanderJameson]

grandmasterflash said:

arryb said:

I've placed an order for the C7 Rapide SKS (black face, steel bracelet) so will report back when it arrives (will be a week or two....)

Wow stunning watch, looks like a Tag Carrera TBH

Nicer, IMO.

I think that the Tag Carrera is a bit shouty - "LOOK AT ME! I'M A TAG CARRERA, ME! I'M EXPENSIVE! LOOK AT ME!"

[grandmasterflash]

CommanderJameson said:

grandmasterflash said:

arryb said:

I've placed an order for the C7 Rapide SKS (black face, steel bracelet) so will report back when it arrives (will be a week or two....)

Wow stunning watch, looks like a Tag Carrera TBH

Nicer, IMO.

I think that the Tag Carrera is a bit shouty - "LOOK AT ME! I'M A TAG CARRERA, ME! I'M EXPENSIVE! LOOK AT ME!"

Ooh get you

[Ecurie Ecosse]

How about a 1960s Seiko Navigator Timer or a 1990s TAG F1?

I have both and love them. A but more unusual than a new watch and you can get either for less than your budget. Check out eBay.

[mulletmark]

Be sure to post photos of your CW 7 when it comes through. I've been looking at those for moths now and can't decide whether to go for it or not. I've no question that the movement is top quality but I'm yet to see any proper pictures of one. The pictutues on the website are a bit to arty for my liking - I want to see the whole watch before I pull my wallet out.

Also, rumours abound that CW will be releasing a Valjoux 7750 based on in the new year which I might hold out for.

[carter711]

That C7 looks really good, i have a C3 (black face tan strap) and i can tell you the quality is A1.
Please post some pics up when it arrives!

[arryb]

Try stopping me posting some pictures It's not being shipped until monday and despite knowing that when I ordered it, I'm still getting impatient

[cramorra]

I know you bought already but I love Junkers watches
just see those http://www.mdmarketing.de/shop/junkers-automatik/i...
and the quality is superb- all autmoatics with swiss movements, sapphire glass...
real value