Keith RW Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Just managed to bust my every day watch during the week (winder suddenly disappeared and watch stopped at just after 08.00 whilst doing a bit of manual labour) being lost without one went in the drawer for old backup (previous one that was old and tired) only to find out why I purchased this one..... that too not working. Ok, upstairs for "best watch" present from wife (accurist) many years ago and not one for everyday but will get me away for now... flat battery....doh Now in the market for another every day one and whilst looking and searching the internet I get to notice at what is out there and half decent ones that I have not really had an interest in previously. Have to be careful of cabin fever kicking in and that another collecting interest doesn't start up as you could really get quite a few of the more expensive ones in a drawer let alone a gun cabinet Fancy a Seiko automatic or similar quality equivalent preferably sub £100 as anything above that wouldn't be for every day , what do you guys make use of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 £16 Italian designed from Tkmax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilR Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Time Expedition does me for daily wear. Press the winder button and it illuminates the face, handy at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 I use a £25 Lorus for everyday, had it, dunno, 15/20 years. Use an Omega Seamaster for posh days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Lorus lumibrite, cheap as chips from Argos but clear and simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Timex Expedition all the way. The one I have on at the moment I purchased in the States for about $15 25yrs ago and apart from batteries it has not missed a second. I have another Timex Expedition I purchased in the late eighties and that also never mises a beat. Look tidy as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyboy1950 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Lorus lumibrite sports. Made by Seiko, though not automatic, batts last for years. Stays correct to the second for months, only time I ever need to alter it is when there is not 31 days in the month or the clocks change. Got loads of more expensive watches but wear this all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 10 minutes ago, Walker570 said: Timex Expedition all the way. The one I have on at the moment I purchased in the States for about $15 25yrs ago and apart from batteries it has not missed a second. I have another Timex Expedition I purchased in the late eighties and that also never mises a beat. Look tidy as well. I've got one of these as well, leather strap and it lights up with a push. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 I used a seiko 5 for a number of years but got frustrated with poor time keeping and fit/finish. Now wear a seagull which was more expensive, albeit still rather cheap, but far better made and keeps much better time. If you can tolerate quartz you can get lovely watches at remarkably low prices. I just don’t like the way they tick so stick with automatics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 45 minutes ago, PhilR said: Time Expedition does me for daily wear. Press the winder button and it illuminates the face, handy at night. +1 for the Timex, great watch and have had mine for donkeys years, no problems just the odd battery. Now largely use a Fitbit, rechargeable and keep an eye on my exercise. I have a number of posh watches, Garrard, omega seamaster and a 1940’s Lord Elgin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 I have had a Timex Ironman triathlon watch or actually 2 since the mid 1980's can't fault them, only reason I have had two is I lost the first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jega Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Where i get my everyday /work watches..... https://www.silvermans.co.uk/collections/watches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greylag Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 +1 Timex,had it for over 25 yes and never missed a beat. It can be illuminated when needed,handy on the marsh during early morning or evening flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord v Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Citizen BN0150-28E Not necessarily sub 100, but can be found around that price point and a lot of watch for your money. Never need batteries. More waterproof than you will need. Put a leather strap on and it looks pretty decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 £80 from Argos never needs a battery or winding just some form of light now and then, it keeps perfect time, yes I know the dates wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rec-baller Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 G shock, best ever, Cant bust em,, got about 12 of them !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboycalledleaf Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Lorus Lumibrite too. Always wanted one as a child. Cheap, practical, reliable and fairly stylish. Lasted better than more expensive watches. I rate Timex too. Still got my 7 year old birthday one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 I use a casio wave ceptre . Its radio controlled automatic .so updates the correct time every night at 1 am .so its always corret . I have a cheap (£40 ) digital screen one from argos for every day work stuff that has a few scratches but keeps on ticking .and a very nice analogue one which charges its self up in sun light. So it always correct and never runs out of batteries now that is awesome to my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 21 hours ago, Mice! said: Lorus lumibrite, cheap as chips from Argos but clear and simple. Yep, 13 hours ago, B725 said: £80 from Argos never needs a battery or winding just some form of light now and then, it keeps perfect time, yes I know the dates wrong. Yep they're ok too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Ultrastu said: I use a casio wave ceptre . Its radio controlled automatic .so updates the correct time every night at 1 am .so its always corret . I have a cheap (£40 ) digital screen one from argos for every day work stuff that has a few scratches but keeps on ticking .and a very nice analogue one which charges its self up in sun light. So it always correct and never runs out of batteries now that is awesome to my mind and another vote for the waveceptor. I had an early one that kept perfect time, but was a bit chunky, then my wife bought me a titanium cased one. Light, precise timekeeper, solar charging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchy trigger Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 the seiko prospex was playing up, not paying yet again for it to be fixed, so on the strength of the ultrastu post I now own one of the above, impressive the way it set itself when i opened it into the daylight, has more features than I will ever use, its waterproof but I don't think I will be hand tailing any salmon this year, it should be accurate as it resets its self via radio waves and with all this sunshine it should keep fully charged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Excellent . I love my casios . They look good and are always right. Which model did you get .? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Day Watch Citizen Military Style Eco Drive Watch - Inexpensive second hand with time day and date and less than £100 when new. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/citizen-eco-drive-mens-military-style-watch-BM8180-03E/184266282591?hash=item2ae720565f:g:tnQAAOSw8MpeoiFr Going Out watch Citizen Perpetual (Black) Chrono Eco Drive - Mid price atomic clock controled but not flashy 60 mins of sun light or equivalent a month keeps them going indefinetly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 I bought a self winding Pulsar Kinetic watch from Argos for £80. I've had it now for 4 years, and it's always been accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchy trigger Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 15 hours ago, Ultrastu said: Excellent . I love my casios . They look good and are always right. Which model did you get .? got the WVA-M640D-2AER, shopped around on the net, got it for under £75 so happy with that considering what some places were charging for one, pleased also that the blue of the face is subdued and doesn't shout at you like on some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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