OT - Anyone know about watches ?

Superphil

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Jul 7, 2003

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In a pile of football shirts

• Apr 20, 2014

• #21

happypig said:

I've recently completed 30 years service at work and will be getting £500 (and a certificate).
I've decided I'd like to get a decent watch as I like watches and it will be something that will (hopefully) last a long time.

I've looked on Amazon and seen a few I like such as Bulova and Luminox but I don't really know what's what in that price range. I like "chunky" chronograph type watches rather than "dressy". Roman numerals are a no-no.

Any advice ?

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Look at a few auction houses, you'll get much more for your money, and if you
Want a true classic, you will save a bundle. FWIW my wife runs www.denhams.com in Horsham, and they have regularly very nice watches, and you'll pay a quarter of what a shop in the lanes will sell the same for. I have a 1965 Omega Chronostop, very nice, true vintage, and real quality, and it cost less than £500 10 years ago.

 

Ding Dong !

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Jul 26, 2004

3,054

Worthing

• Apr 20, 2014

• #22

The Antikythera Mechanism said:

I have a Breitling Super Ocean that I bought 13 years ago for just over £1000. I've worn it every day, since then, and it is still as good as new. You could do far worse than a second hand Breitling.

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Great watch. I too have a Breitling super ocean. Great looking watch as well.

 

Bring back Bryan wade!!

I wanna caravan for me ma

Jun 28, 2010

4,318

Hassocks

• Apr 21, 2014

• #23

I am selling a cracking U-Boat watch in the general classifieds section sounds exactly what you are looking for style wise as well...

 

PILTDOWN MAN

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Sep 15, 2004

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Hurst Green

• Apr 21, 2014

• #24

Ive got an old watch you can have for £500. I've even got a card machine for your pre paid credit card.

 

withdeanwombat

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Feb 17, 2005

8,698

Somersetshire

• Apr 21, 2014

• #25

They value you at £16.66 per annum.

Buy a sundial.

 

Hiney

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Jul 5, 2003

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Penrose, Cornwall

• Apr 21, 2014

• #26

Ding Dong ! said:

Great watch. I too have a Breitling super ocean. Great looking watch as well.

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Another vote for the Super Ocean here.

Love it

 

Beach Hut

Brighton Bhuna Boy

Jul 5, 2003

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Living In a Box

• Apr 21, 2014

• #27

Cartier is the only way

 

Bozza

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• Apr 21, 2014

• #28

There's a lot of suggestions here which completely ignore the £500 budget, even for used examples.

 

Bozza

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Jul 4, 2003

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• Apr 21, 2014

• #29

LUM-TEC offer a lot of watch for the money and are well worth a look with your budget - http://www.lum-tec.com/collection.html/

And Christopher Ward offer a good range of chronos within your price range too - http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/view-all-mens-watches.html?movement_type=2138&price=-1000

 

BN9 BHA

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• Apr 21, 2014

• #30

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Beach Hut said:

Cartier is the only way

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Until you can afford this!

 

happypig

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May 23, 2009

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Eastbourne

• Apr 21, 2014

• Thread starter
• #31

Bozza said:

LUM-TEC offer a lot of watch for the money and are well worth a look with your budget - http://www.lum-tec.com/collection.html/

And Christopher Ward offer a good range of chronos within your price range too - http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/view-all-mens-watches.html?movement_type=2138&price=-1000

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Cheers, there's a few nice ones in there.

My decision is getting harder though

 

happypig

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May 23, 2009

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Eastbourne

• Apr 21, 2014

• Thread starter
• #32

I'm rather drawn to this feller but it says it is "automatic". Does that mean it hasn't got a battery and relies on movement to keep it going ? If so, how long is it likely to go for before needing resetting (will I need to set the time every morning) ?

 

Big G

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Dec 14, 2005

1,086

Brighton

• Apr 21, 2014

• #33

happypig said:

I'm rather drawn to this feller but it says it is "automatic". Does that mean it hasn't got a battery and relies on movement to keep it going ? If so, how long is it likely to go for before needing resetting (will I need to set the time every morning) ?

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No battery and is wound by movement.

Will stop after about 2 days with no movement.

Wear it when having some "you time"...will be fine for days!

 

Nitram

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Jul 16, 2013

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• Apr 21, 2014

• #34

If you want a watch that will last a good few years your budget is a bit low for a good quality watch, even if you bought it second hand.
The best place for a good watch in your budget would be -

http://www.timefactors.com/precista.htm

A good value watch is the Seiko monster
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-Monst...21&sr=1-3&keywords=seiko+monster+divers+watch

Getat watches are also very good value, I have one
http://www.siswatch727.com/index.do

 

happypig

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May 23, 2009

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Eastbourne

• Apr 21, 2014

• Thread starter
• #35

What makes me chuckle is the watches marketed as "200 metres divers watches". I know a lot of divers, including people who go to 60+ metres (mostly on rebreathers) and none of them wears a watch when diving. If I'm at 200 metres, the only thing I want to be wearing is a submarine.

 

Nitram

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Jul 16, 2013

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• Apr 21, 2014

• #36

happypig said:

What makes me chuckle is the watches marketed as "200 metres divers watches". I know a lot of divers, including people who go to 60+ metres (mostly on rebreathers) and none of them wears a watch when diving. If I'm at 200 metres, the only thing I want to be wearing is a submarine.

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The indicated depth ratings are misleading

http://www.omegawatches.com/fileadmin/customer_service/WaterResist.pdf