bluesj Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 I'm after a watch for work so more timex than rolex looking to spend between £100 and £200. Any body recommend a make in that price rang? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 A citizen Eco drive model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Argos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 I've just bought a Pulsar Kinetic (self charging battery) from Argos for £69.99. Bought for work, but good enough to wear anywhere. http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2778103.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Seiko kinetic every time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Seiko 007, dive watch, just awesome (at least I think so, since I bought mine I've not taken it off) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) A citizen Eco drive model. +1 i just bought one for £250 5YR warranty plus an extra yr if you register it on line.No more batteries has to be a bonus. Edited July 16, 2016 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butchdickason Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 As already said, Seiko Kinetic, brilliant watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 I have a Tissot watch that is 50 years old and still looks good and keeps perfect time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyD Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-divers-60/seiko-5-sports-automatic-23-jewels-snzf17-snzf17k1-snzf17k-mens-watch-1464.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 I am this moment wearing a Timex Expedition. It cost me $15 at Cabelas back in 1990. The surface is worn bare of the original black finish and I have probably put on ten new straps and a few new batteries. It goes on my wrist at 6am every day and comes off at 11pm ish every day and has done for the last 26 yrs. It never loses a second to my knowledge. It has been submerged numerous times in the river when doing refurbishment. I have another I purchased in around 2005 which rarely gets worn ..maybe a special occasion as it looks a bit newer. I had a more recent third model which I have just given to a friend who is an agricultural contractor. I am sure all three will see us both out. The last one I purchased in Houston on 'special' for $35. I have to ask, why pay more for a working watch. I also have a Bulova for best wear but to be honest it wouldn't last a day doing what I get up to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 I have a g shock for work. Utterly unbreakable. It was by no means a budget watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 already mentioned seiko kinetic,,brilliant for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 I've just bought a Pulsar Kinetic (self charging battery) from Argos for £69.99. Bought for work, but good enough to wear anywhere. http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2778103.htm An excellent choice. Brother ( who i am not talking to ) has had one for years. IIRC Seiko own Pulsar just as Rolex used to own Tudor ( may still do?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Kelly Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Get a timex. £30 and idiglo. Not much else you need in a watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolk dumpling Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Seiko - got two and both under £200. John Lewis, that well known watch maker, has good deal on these watches. Very robust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 A citizen Eco drive model. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Get a timex. £30 and idiglo. Not much else you need in a watch. Depends what work is, this is what I have for work and when out shooting, very handy on the marsh in dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Seiko 007, dive watch, just awesome (at least I think so, since I bought mine I've not taken it off) Dangerous for your wife/partner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 I'm after a watch for work so more timex than rolex looking to spend between £100 and £200. Any body recommend a make in that price rang? Can I ask what type of job you do that warrants spending between £100-£200 on a watch for work? At that sort of money that would be my best watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchy trigger Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-divers-60/seiko-5-sports-automatic-23-jewels-snzf17-snzf17k1-snzf17k-mens-watch-1464.html I made the mistake of buying a Seiko Prospex from them, came with their guarantee, not the international Seiko one, the stop watch sweep second hand never quite stopped on zero, the strap started looking tatty within days, the rotating bezel didn't lock, but to be fair the booklet said it might not lock on some models, not really enough to send it back to Singapore, its been sent back now though, the date stopped working, not 12 months old yet, sent it back 2 weeks ago tomorrow, cost over £10 to send registered, will cost about the same to have it sent back. if I had shopped around I think I could have got close to their price in the UK I have a nasty feeling they are copies Not happy, had Seiko's before, they are bullet proof, wearing one now from the early 70's, an auto, battered and scratched, wife bought me one for my 40th, quartz, packed up last year,27 years, wear them all the time, work and play, arc welding, roofing, get them soaked. bullet proof, retired now so this one has had it cushie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 (edited) Outback from Stevenage market £7.50 Looks "OK" when the battery runs out after about 2/3 years I buy another. Keeps perfect time. what more can you ask? Edited July 17, 2016 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkAYA Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Save £100 and buy a decent g shock 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirDread Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Swiss military Hanowa. Getting up near the top of your budget but great looking watches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Seiko 007, dive watch, just awesome (at least I think so, since I bought mine I've not taken it off)Absolutely. Seiko automatic divers watch is a classic piece of hansome Japanese engineering. I'm on my second as I ruined the first by not taking it off when chopping logs, using a sds hammer drill and a number of other stupid things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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