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[Buster44]

Been working long hours recently and thought I might treat myself by replacing my daily beater Seiko Monster.

Budget is around £1500.

Would like something of similar size to the Monster and must have the date (preferably with Day too).

Don't really want anything too fussy so several chronograph functions not really required.

Would consider pre-owned (although don't have the necessary number of posts for TZ).

Any suggestions very welcome.

[Mattt]

44mm Omega Planet Ocean for me.

[andy tims]

Sinn U1 or U1 SDR on bracelet springs to mind.

Certainly "not fussy" and about the size your looking for. Will leave you a few quid spare too.

[Odie]

mid-size seamaster you'd get one brand new with that money,

Or how about a second hand IWC, not sure you would get one for £1500 though they seem to be a little more.

[Spice_Weasel]

Mate of mine has just treated himself with his bonus to a 41mm Seamaster Pro Co-Axial with the black dial/black bezel/steel bracelet combo (212.30.41.20.01.002) from Watch-finders. Cost him a smidgen over your budget.

[Buster44]

Hmmmm, some good suggestions there thanks.

The U1SDR was one I was looking at earlier this morning - certainly looks tough enough to pension off the Monster!

The Seiko is the first watch I've had with both Day and Date feature which I quite like. I definitely miss the date when wearing my Speedy Pro, just wonder whether lack of the day would bug me now I'm used to it. Trouble is it does rule out some very nice watches if I want both

What are Damasko like, one caught my eye on another thread?

[Soovy]

Mattt said:

44mm Omega Planet Ocean for me.

45.5mm. But this.

[toohuge]

Odie said:

mid-size seamaster you'd get one brand new with that money,

Or how about a second hand IWC, not sure you would get one for £1500 though they seem to be a little more.

Mine is still for sale if anyone is interseted. Owyn, I have sent you a couple of emails regarding that.

[Ikemi]

Soovy said:

Mattt said:

44mm Omega Planet Ocean for me.

45.5mm. But this.

And another!

[andy_s]

For Monster like proportions and a tough daily wearer I'd go with a U1 S/SDR or plain as well.

[Odie]

toohuge said:

Odie said:

mid-size seamaster you'd get one brand new with that money,

Or how about a second hand IWC, not sure you would get one for £1500 though they seem to be a little more.

Mine is still for sale if anyone is interseted. Owyn, I have sent you a couple of emails regarding that.

I'll email you tonight Chris

[Mattt]

Soovy said:

Mattt said:

44mm Omega Planet Ocean for me.

45.5mm. But this.

Oops, that's what I meant. 42mm is the small one right?

[Ikemi]

Mattt said:

Soovy said:

Mattt said:

44mm Omega Planet Ocean for me.

45.5mm. But this.

Oops, that's what I meant. 42mm is the small one right?

Yep A good way to distinguish between them is the 42mm has the sharper bezel edge, whereas the 45.5mm variant has the wavey bezel edge.

Edited by Ikemi on Tuesday 16th February 13:20

[toohuge]

Odie said:

toohuge said:

Odie said:

mid-size seamaster you'd get one brand new with that money,

Or how about a second hand IWC, not sure you would get one for £1500 though they seem to be a little more.

Mine is still for sale if anyone is interseted. Owyn, I have sent you a couple of emails regarding that.

I'll email you tonight Chris

Thanks Owyn

[rens914]

Budget is around £1500.


you cant buy anything decent for that money.
try a second hand or a new samsung phone watch
rens

[Ikemi]

rens914 said:

Budget is around £1500.


you cant buy anything decent for that money.
try a second hand or a new samsung phone watch
rens

Err? £1,500 is more than enough to get some decent metal on your wrist! Sinn, Fortis, Ball and Oris to name but a few!

OP, have a look through Jurawatches.co.uk and Precisiontime.co.uk to see a wide range of watches and perhaps find a few potential purchases!

[toohuge]

Ikemi said:

rens914 said:

Budget is around £1500.


you cant buy anything decent for that money.
try a second hand or a new samsung phone watch
rens

Err? £1,500 is more than enough to get some decent metal on your wrist! Sinn, Fortis, Ball and Oris to name but a few!

OP, have a look through Jurawatches.co.uk and Precisiontime.co.uk to see a wide range of watches and perhaps find a few potential purchases!

I can think of an alternative that is considerably less...

PM me

[Buster44]

Ikemi said:

rens914 said:

Budget is around £1500.


you cant buy anything decent for that money.
try a second hand or a new samsung phone watch
rens

Err? £1,500 is more than enough to get some decent metal on your wrist! Sinn, Fortis, Ball and Oris to name but a few!

OP, have a look through Jurawatches.co.uk and Precisiontime.co.uk to see a wide range of watches and perhaps find a few potential purchases!

Had a good browse through both Jura, Timefactors and Chronomaster last night - few that could be an option.

What are Damasko like? Are they suitable for a daily wearer - read one review that seemed to pour doubt on the strength of the case hardening?
Liked the look of the DA36, but sadly discontinued.

[Ikemi]

Buster44 said:

Ikemi said:

rens914 said:

Budget is around £1500.


you cant buy anything decent for that money.
try a second hand or a new samsung phone watch
rens

Err? £1,500 is more than enough to get some decent metal on your wrist! Sinn, Fortis, Ball and Oris to name but a few!

OP, have a look through Jurawatches.co.uk and Precisiontime.co.uk to see a wide range of watches and perhaps find a few potential purchases!

Had a good browse through both Jura, Timefactors and Chronomaster last night - few that could be an option.

What are Damasko like? Are they suitable for a daily wearer - read one review that seemed to pour doubt on the strength of the case hardening?
Liked the look of the DA36, but sadly discontinued.

Damasko are held in high regards, but I believe the majority of models have a 1-2 year waiting list! Second hand value is also fairly high due to the demand, but this would be the quickest method of obtaining a Damasko I haven't heard about the case hardening issue, so cannot comment!

[andy tims]

[quote=Buster44
What are Damasko like? Are they suitable for a daily wearer - read one review that seemed to pour doubt on the strength of the case hardening?
Liked the look of the DA36, but sadly discontinued.
[/quote]

Damasko are brilliant - certainly well up to daily wear. Don't have any doubts about the case hardening - it's very effective.

They are hard to get hold of - buying used by far the best option via TZ-UK etc. DA36 & 37 both discontinued.