Today's bargain watch that I'm not buying

btkm8unsl0w5r4

co-axial master chronometer with a zirconia dial or bezel?

hitemfrank

I wouldn't exactly believe any of the claims on the watch. Especially when the description says 'Waterproof: Not suit (sic) for swin or shower'

btkm8unsl0w5r4

Would rather save the 25 euro TBH

Thirdfox

54and56 wrote: »

Doesn't look too bad, feels ok on the wrist and is actually keeping decent enough time. The print definition on the face is poor and the top left winder which does nothing is fixed in place but then it is only €25 delivered :P

Ah someone just did the HEV Omega mod for you at the factory already (some people superglue Omega's HEV top left crown because as you rightly state - it does nothing for almost everyone bar super specialised divers in diving bells who wouldn't be using an automatic watch as their work gear in the first place I daresay).

As for why they superglue it - if you open the valve your rated water resistance drops to 50/100m instead of 300m. No reason whatsoever to have a valve there or to open it. At least on the Tudor Pelagos it's built into the side of the case (despite also not being needed).

And for 25 euro you have a watch you can practise movement/hands/case/dial disassembly on without feeling too bad if something goes wrong

54and56

Thirdfox wrote: »

And for 25 euro you have a watch you can practise movement/hands/case/dial disassembly on without feeling too bad if something goes wrong

For €25 I have a decent looking and good feeling, mechanical movement accurate time keeping "homage" watch

It's a bit of fun and something I'll wear on occasions when the "good" watch isn't going to be risked and I want something a bit dressier than the knockabout watch

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxTcFBYHmCp/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=bub0be735sdh

^^ Taken from an earlier post on this thread, not my actual watch.

54and56

2shea wrote: »

Yep I got one too! It's so light and comfortable. I mean €11.50!!

Here's the link to mine

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxTcFBYHmCp/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=bub0be735sdh

Thirdfox

54and56 wrote: »

For €25 I have a decent looking and good feeling, mechanical movement accurate time keeping "homage" watch

It's a bit of fun and something I'll wear on occasions when the "good" watch isn't going to be risked and I want something a bit dressier than the knockabout watch

Yup nothing wrong with a €25 watch as long as you know what to expect (some of the cheaper movements might not auto-wind very efficiently so you might need to give it a manual wind in the mornings to ensure it runs) - nothing wrong with that either - just pretend it's a Speedy Pro hybrid

And if it has a working auto-winding mechanism - score!

54and56

Thirdfox wrote: »

Yup nothing wrong with a €25 watch as long as you know what to expect (some of the cheaper movements might not auto-wind very efficiently so you might need to give it a manual wind in the mornings to ensure it runs) - nothing wrong with that either - just pretend it's a Speedy Pro hybrid

And if it has a working auto-winding mechanism - score!

I've low expectations!!

893bet

It’s a ****ter. Ain’t no sugar coating it.

btkm8unsl0w5r4

893bet wrote: »

It’s a ****ter. Ain’t no sugar coating it.

Very true an utter abomination. Nuke it from orbit its the only way to be sure.

Wibbs

Thirdfox wrote: »

Yup nothing wrong with a €25 watch as long as you know what to expect

Exactly. And if you like it.

unkel

Monaco for 1250 asking. Probably take a good bit less. Good deal, provided it's genuine.

Linky

Trigger Happy

unkel wrote: »

Monaco for 1250 asking. Probably take a good bit less. Good deal, provided it's genuine.

Linky

I always think the Monaco is a bit like leather trousers.
You need to have a bit of flair and confidence to get away with wearing them!
I would love to own one but not sure I could carry it off.

unkel

TAG Heuer diver, looks well, asking just €400. I'm sure it can be had for a lot less. Just the 36mm mid size model though, so that's me out

Linky

unkel

Trigger Happy wrote: »

I would love to own one but not sure I could carry it off.

A white one with fake diamonds?

You'd be very pretty :pac:

OmegaGene

Forget leather trousers you need open backed leather chaps to pull that Monaco off

unkel

Nice automatic Seamaster for under a grand. Again too small for me, but could be a very good bargain for someone

Linky

Eoin

Trigger Happy wrote: »

I always think the Monaco is a bit like leather trousers.
You need to have a bit of flair and confidence to get away with wearing them!
I would love to own one but not sure I could carry it off.

Especially with a MOP face with gems on the indices. I do miss mine, I have to say though (even if it was a more... traditional colour scheme).

Ryath

G Shock GW-B5600-2ER back on at £55 if you couldn't get it in argos.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07JJP5F48?psc=1

fat bloke

Ryath wrote: »

G Shock GW-B5600-2ER back on at £55 if you couldn't get it in argos.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07JJP5F48?psc=1

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It's 102.95 sterling for me when I click on the link?

Ryath

fat bloke wrote: »

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It's 102.95 sterling for me when I click on the link?

You have to be quick! Looks like amazon are sold out.

micks_address

Ryath wrote: »

You have to be quick! Looks like amazon are sold out.

Argos Ireland on eBay had this yesterday for 64.99 plus 6 euro shipping..might still be option

https://m.ebay.ie/itm/Casio-G-Shock-Mens-Bluetooth-Black-Resin-Strap-Case-Digital-Watch-/113918541666?_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1

Citizen Chronograph with Eco-drive, sapphire crystal, titanium case and bracelet, solid end-links
€213.81 Watchshop.com (using code EXTRA25)

https://www.watchshop.com/watches/mens-citizen-eco-drive-titanium-watch-ca4241-55e.pdp

RunRoryRun

fat bloke wrote: »

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It's 102.95 sterling for me when I click on the link?

Just ordered on amazon at 54.99 for anyone still interested! Not in stock for a couple of weeks, but no rush.

Casio Sport Watch GW-B5600-2ER https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07JJP5F48/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-xLZEb4MJPP7G

david

https://www.adverts.ie/20504250

Love these.

unkel

Big fan of the Turtle. I've had 3. And probably will own one again. And the save the ocean dial is really nice. Wouldn't call it a bargain at EUR300 though. Good deal at EUR250. Total bargain at EUR200.

HDMI

That's the Great White STO edition, cool shark tail above the waves at 8 on the dial also much better bezel insert. 275 offer would be fair within the EU. Around $300 new this side of the water.

unkel

USD300 new is EUR270

Agreed EUR275 is a fair offer. EUR300 is not a bargain. EUR250 is a bargain. EUR200 is a steal

btkm8unsl0w5r4

The days of the bargain seiko automatic are gone, SKX gone mad, new models around 500 euro RRP. Still you can get in and out without losing much money, so this lack of value has a benefit. After seeing a few on the forum lately I am reinvigorated about seiko and you can get savage deal on chrono24 using the suggest a price

david

unkel wrote: »

Big fan of the Turtle. I've had 3. And probably will own one again. And the save the ocean dial is really nice. Wouldn't call it a bargain at EUR300 though. Good deal at EUR250. Total bargain at EUR200.

For sure, posted this more-so as a nicer affordable watch I'm not buying. I've bought two Seikos recently on adverts @80-85%; of asking price, €240-255 would be a decent deal. Still enough mustard to get in and out with little to no loss when the time comes.

If a great white samurai were to show up I'm not sure I could have the same restraint.