hcarlos Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Hi I've got the option of a watch for my 40th with a budget of £250 ( not the most I know but any more would be waisted on me ) I've been looking on evil bay and like the invicta watches but there American and can't find a Uk stockist. Any other makes I should be looking at Uk stores etc . Many thanks in advance Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Just wait till the PW watch addicts wake up. You should get a load of good recommendations. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I have all ways thought Seiko are very good value watches, if you go for a used as new one you will get more for your money. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose man Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I bought a nice Raymond Weil for £250 of the evil bay ....about a grand new .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Hi Look up Ball Watches - US and different to the crowd. If you want British try Bremont - different again. Not your 'usual suspects'!!! Depends what your 'price window' is........ L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 (edited) Bering I think it is fisherman mike recommended them http://beringtime.de/en/collection/ceramic.html Edited November 24, 2013 by HDAV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fse10 Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Some nice Tissot watches in that price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chady Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Any one know the time??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROY Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I would go for a Christopher Ward. http://www.christopherward.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I bought a nice Raymond Weil for £250 of the evil bay ....about a grand new .... That would be a fake then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Hi I've got the option of a watch for my 40th with a budget of £250 ( not the most I know but any more would be waisted on me ) I've been looking on evil bay and like the invicta watches but there American and can't find a Uk stockist. Any other makes I should be looking at Uk stores etc . Many thanks in advance Carl As HDAV said bering watches are top quality...if your looking for a limited edition however for that money you will be limited. Christopher Ward do make nice bodies but you have to pay a fair chunk for a decent movement. A watch from one of the top designers would probably be a safer bet perhaps Paul Smith which will probably increase in value. I would be tempted to bank the money and then go to your local branch of Goldsmiths in the January sales and see what they can offer for £250..you will be surprised at the level of discounts when stock update comes around. Bare in mind that if you struggle to find a Invicta supplier you will struggle to find a repairer as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose man Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 That would be a fake then That would be a fake then No mate , had it checked out the day it arrived , came with all the proper paperwork , box & spare links ...chuffed to bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Tissot are a nice watch. Good idea :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Sheen Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 i think Citzen eco-drives have a good reputation and aren't outside your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babs2020 Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 i had a tissot for my 40th off the wife this one Tissot PRC200 men's stainless steel bracelet watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 (edited) i think Citzen eco-drives have a good reputation and aren't outside your budget. I bought mine a good few years ago,it was about £370 then ,but you can get the new models for about £230-50,very reliable, nice big chunky watch and they can take a battering,mine is worn constantly and has even been run over by a Saab while still on my wrist,only thing i would swap it for is an Omega http://www.omegawatches.com/collection/seamaster/planet-ocean-600-m/co-axial-chronograph-455-mm/23230465101001 My eco drive Edited November 24, 2013 by welsh1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 (edited) I have all ways thought Seiko are very good value watches, if you go for a used as new one you will get more for your money. Chris I have worn seiko for many many years and normally get 10/12 years of every day wear before they need service or repair.... Kinetic and non Edited November 24, 2013 by bi9johnny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 suunto core is the way to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 (edited) i was then going to mention citizen, they also make bulova which look a bit posh, and have a sweep second hand, i picked one up back in september half price which is well within your budget. otherwise i'd say seiko, keep an eye out for the sales. Edited November 24, 2013 by Paddy Galore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Citizen Eco Drive Red Arrows watch is one to collect on a watch forum I looked at a couple years ago voted pound for pound the best for money, under the four hundred mark. Bought myself a Eco Drive dress watch and my wife the Chemmy Alcott one. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitehackle Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I like seiko. I think you can get a better quality of watch for less money. I am currently wearing a seiko divers watch that I have put a metal strap in it, and it looks the part. My favourite watch is my king seiko chronometer. Both mechanical. Both made in Japan, being better quality than the ones made in China. I can post pics if you would like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxus77 Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 (edited) probably pick up a decent tw steel at that sort of money as unwanted gift but a decent higher priced ones ? get some good ideas using this link http://www.watchshop.com/All-Watches.html&tab=mens&prodsorting=pricelow&tab3=200to300 this is nice and could proably find in budget some where http://www.watchshop.com/mens-citizen-chrono-perpetual-a-t-alarm-chronograph-radio-controlled-eco-drive-watch-at4000-02e-p99941073.html i like big chronos like my omega but this is similar styles http://www.watchshop.com/mens-seiko-alarm-chronograph-solar-powered-watch-ssc009p1-p99942924.html http://www.watchshop.com/mens-citizen-perpetual-calendar-titanium-alarm-chronograph-eco-drive-watch-bl5250-02l-p500.html like this tissot http://www.watchshop.com/mens-tissot-v8-chronograph-watch-t0394171605702-p99949541.html decent looking boss http://www.watchshop.com/mens-hugo-boss-chronograph-watch-1512448-p99935264.html Edited November 24, 2013 by maxus77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) go a touch higher and order one of these or the ocean black, you will get more than your money back should you look after it and sell it in a few years, cracking handmade watches these. http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/OCEAN-vintage-Military-,477.html Edited November 25, 2013 by kdubya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcarlos Posted November 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Many thanks for your help some very tempting suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verminator69 Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 In that budget try look at some rotary watches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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