Advice needed - what to buy for £500

[FrankCayman]

Hi Chaps,

I have no idea about watches, but I am getting fed up with replacing cheap watches every couple of years, so I want to purchase something a bit more substantial.

Nothing big and gold! Something simple that tells the time, that I can wear everyday and doesn't say 'Chav' or 'I am the Big Man'. Also, a small face as I have slim wrists. I am not into wearing big brand labels etc.

Your advice would be greatly appreciated

[Dakkon]

How about this:
http://www.firstclasswatches.co.uk/breil-milano-19...

I have one, very nice solid watch, does exactly what it says on the tin

[andy tims]

Something like this - which is currently for sale

http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t...

or these

http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t...

http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t...

http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t...

[Don1]

Christopher Ward have a very loyal following on here - and quite rightly too!

[J888SXY]

Sinn 556 as per a couple of the ad's above.

[pikey]

If you don't want anything new, how about:

[shakotan]

J888SXY said:

Sinn 556 as per a couple of the ad's above.

+1, its the next watch I buy when I have £500 spare!

[RodentRacing]

How about one of these?



I got one about a year ago and I'm very happy with it. Quality and time keeping are excellent. Thoroughly recommended.

Its a Stowa Flieger btw.

Forgot to say, I've got skinny girly wrists too and its not too big at all.

Edited by RodentRacing on Thursday 1st October 14:21

[CmdrBond]

Lots of choice for the budget and a few of what I would have suggested have already been mentioned.

So, a couple more to think about - Speedbird III from TimeFactors would be a good choice IMHO and also Seiko's especially the 5's as they tend to be a little bit smaller, normally around 38mm (same as a Sinn 556 and Speedbird III) and can have a few of them for the money you have to spend.

Let us know how you get on, and look forward to seeing some pictures

[Spice_Weasel]

Some good suggestions above there but mine would be to go for an Oris. Goldsmiths have a number of models in their sales which should be in budget:

http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/product.asp?cid=&p...

[theaxe]

RodentRacing said:

How about one of these?



I got one about a year ago and I'm very happy with it. Quality and time keeping are excellent. Thoroughly recommended.

Its a Stowa Flieger btw.

Forgot to say, I've got skinny girly wrists too and its not too big at all.

Another vote for the Stowa!

[sneijder]

My money would be on :

Tissot PRC200

• And* a Seiko Monster (I'm a stick insect and it's OK on my wrist)

Watch for every occasion, and change to boot.

Robert's your fathers brother

Edited by sneijder on Thursday 1st October 20:06

[CommanderJameson]

Junghans Max Bill Automatic.



Might have to shop around to get it new under the £500 (although a doddle if you buy second hand). The manual wind, which looks much the same, should be easily doable new for your budget.

Edited by CommanderJameson on Thursday 1st October 19:59

[FrankCayman]

Thank you so much, Gents.

I must say, I do love the look of the Junghans Max Bill Automatic - beautifully minimalistic.

Keep them coming - you really are giving me food for thought...

[aberdeeneuan]

Chronomaster have the Max Bill under £500.

http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/max_bill_automatic_w...

I absolutely adore them, very classy. Damn pistonheads, that's another on the wish list!

[andy_s]

The Max Bill is indeed cool, also have a look at the Stowa Antea Kleine Sekunde for a similar bauhouse stylee.