sandspider Posted Wednesday at 11:49 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 11:49 Hi folks My faithful but ancient Tag 2000 needs a service and some repairs to bezel etc., and it's looking like costing at least 3 or 4 hundred pounds, so toying with the idea of a new watch instead. I like a smallish watch, two tone steel and gold for preference, and automatic. Hence the Tag. I found Steinhart, e.g. https://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/diver-watch/diver-watch-39mm/ocean-39-gmt-2-two-tone-chocolate.html which is supposed to be a pretty good clone of a Submariner but at a much lower cost. Has anyone had one of these, and would you recommend Steinhart? Or other brands I could look at? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxHardcore Posted Wednesday at 12:00 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 12:00 How much are you looking to spend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted Wednesday at 12:01 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 12:01 Take a look at a custom made seiko, half the price, good reliability and a pretty unique watch here are a couple of sites, i do like Mister Khronan. https://misterkhronan.com/store/ https://www.watchmodcustom.com/7-shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted Wednesday at 12:13 Author Report Share Posted Wednesday at 12:13 Budget up to £1000 maybe? £500 better if possible... Everyday wear so something that can take the odd knock. I'd consider secondhand, but wouldn't be able to tell a fake from a genuine! Will look at the custom Seikos, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted Wednesday at 12:17 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 12:17 Casio Marlin Duro - £80 ish, resistant to 20 bar, excellent time keepers and they look the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxHardcore Posted Wednesday at 13:00 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 13:00 I've got a Seiko, great watches but they are known to have alignment issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted Wednesday at 13:12 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 13:12 I've had a Casio Waveceptor for years. Self-charging, self adjusting and as tough as old boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted Wednesday at 16:09 Author Report Share Posted Wednesday at 16:09 I like automatic / mechanical over radio controlled... but I'll look at them anyway! 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxHardcore Posted Wednesday at 16:50 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 16:50 Have you considered a field watch? The Hamilton Khaki is a great watch, timeless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted Wednesday at 18:34 Author Report Share Posted Wednesday at 18:34 I hadn't, I'm not military. Will look at it though, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted Wednesday at 19:51 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 19:51 Waste not, want not. Here you go, sorted: Prospex 'Alpinist' | Seiko Boutique | The Official UK Online Store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munzy Posted Wednesday at 21:19 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 21:19 I’ve got a couple of Steinharts in the watch box, they’ve very nicely made. I had the Ocean One when it first came out but sold it as it was too much like a Submariner and I loved it so much I found a great deal on a second hand one! I still have the Ocean One Vintage which is also nice on an old brown leather strap and the Ocean One Vintage Chrono which is inspired by the Paul Newman Daytona. You won’t be disappointed with the quality with a Steinhart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted 23 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 23 hours ago Thanks folks. I'm open to suggestions, but still leaning towards a 2 tone steel / gold automatic watch with a metal strap. I'd like a date window, and not a chronograph. I'll keep looking. Good to know the Steinharts are well made if that is the eventual choice 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted 20 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 20 hours ago Anyone used watchmodcustom.com? Only one review and it's not great - but the site looks slick and the prices are keen. Or moddys-watches.com? Better reviews and still quite good prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilts#Dave Posted 18 hours ago Report Share Posted 18 hours ago On 18/12/2024 at 16:50, MaxHardcore said: Have you considered a field watch? The Hamilton Khaki is a great watch, timeless. I’ve got a Hamilton Khaki divers watch, really nice watches for not a lot of money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxHardcore Posted 4 hours ago Report Share Posted 4 hours ago 14 hours ago, Wilts#Dave said: I’ve got a Hamilton Khaki divers watch, really nice watches for not a lot of money! Yeah, I kind of regret getting a Seiko instead of a Hamilton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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