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Author:  AndersenJesper [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 6:30 pm ]
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I need a not to expensive automatic watch for a periode..

Looked a little at LUM-TEC and Steinhart any other ideas ??
Author:  AndersenJesper [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 6:33 pm ]
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Anyone know Nixon :
http://www.nixonnow.com/mens-watches/
Author:  jlee5050 [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 6:46 pm ]
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You should check out ORIS...

make some fine timepieces for the buck~ and come highly recommended by many other members here too~
Author:  BroncoSport [ Fri Jan 15, 2010 8:10 pm ]
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How about a price range your looking for?
Author:  taffytoon [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:19 am ]
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Get your name down for the Steinhart forum LE. You will not get a better watch for the money IMHO.

Mart
Author:  the_old_curmudgeon [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 5:24 am ]
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approximate price range you're hoping to stay within? I'm guessing $500 or so.
Strap or bracelet?
Hacking movement or no?
Date function? (y/n)
Chrono function?
Dress/sport/diver styling? Are you looking for something unique or are you interested in a homage of another well-known watch, like for example a Flieger type or a homage of a Rolex Submariner?

Given that you've already looked at Lum-Tec and Steinhart and jlee suggested Oris 8) a few other brands I would suggest looking at for starters would be Accutron, Tissot, Hamilton, and Ollech & Wajs.
Author:  Roffensian [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 6:03 am ]
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Nixon has been discussed on here recently - use the search function.

'Not too expensive' is a relative term, and you have some good recommendations. There are some varied prices but www.watchbuys.com has some interesting boutique brands - mostly German.
Author:  AndersenJesper [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 7:34 am ]
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Thanks for all the replies.

arround $500 or cheaper would be good, since im saving my money for a Navitimer 50th an. 2002. or a navitimer World etc..

Im not looking for a specific type of look, just a watch that looks good.. Style probably towards the Pan style or modern diving style with leather or rubber strap... Im not to keen on direct knock offs :o(


I found that seiko has som pretty watches, in general i find a lot of pretty watches out there when you dont look at the usual brands.

If i want to go look in a store over here, where would i go ???
Author:  Iantheklutz [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 2:02 pm ]
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I own one of these and it is one of my favorite watches.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Seiko-Chron ... 5885382b25

Truly think they are good-looking watches. For "cheap" I really do prefer vintage to a newer watch.
Author:  jlee5050 [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:32 pm ]
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Iantheklutz wrote:
I own one of these and it is one of my favorite watches.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Seiko-Chron ... 5885382b25

Truly think they are good-looking watches. For "cheap" I really do prefer vintage to a newer watch.


That's so funny Ian I was actually looking at one of these... but don't know too much about them... good to know one of the members has one...

I love the way these look by the way~ and very affordable and fashionable in my opinion~
Author:  Sharkmouth [ Sat Jan 16, 2010 6:40 pm ]
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Orange (or Black) Monster (under £100).

Or if you want to go ultra cheap, a Seiko 5 (under £50).
Author:  triggerhappy [ Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:08 am ]
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Ordered this thing from ebay last nigt, 99 dollars. Chinese, might be crap, but no big loss. Point is, take a look at ebay, they have cheap chinese mechanical automatics.

Also, take a look at http://www.alpha-watch.com/index.php
Author:  andrew692003 [ Sun Jan 17, 2010 9:35 am ]
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I looked into the Nixon watches a few weeks back for a beater to and found this:

http://www.streetfusion.co.uk/p/3084/Ni ... -Black.htm

Not decided whether to go for it or not but they seem to have a very varied selection in their range.

Cheers
Author:  Iantheklutz [ Sun Jan 17, 2010 10:23 am ]
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jlee5050 wrote:
That's so funny Ian I was actually looking at one of these... but don't know too much about them... good to know one of the members has one...

I love the way these look by the way~ and very affordable and fashionable in my opinion~


I'm sure there are more informed opinions on this forum but for the money this is my favorite vintage watch. Seiko developed the first automatic chronograph movement with a vertical clutch mechanism and this watch is a descendant. The styling has held up well IMO. I had mine serviced after purchasing used and has run like a charm since.
Author:  Arthur L [ Sun Jan 17, 2010 10:34 am ]
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The Hamilton Khaki line are great value, and looks great.
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