$250 to $400. It can't be less and can't be more...this can be MSRP or SRP (edit: used is okay too). So what would it be?
I would probably go for the Seiko Premier SPC051 at around $350.
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| Author: | nickzac [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | You HAVE to buy a watch, and your budget ranges between..... |
$250 to $400. It can't be less and can't be more...this can be MSRP or SRP (edit: used is okay too). So what would it be? I would probably go for the Seiko Premier SPC051 at around $350.
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| Author: | Scott [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 3:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: You HAVE to buy a watch, and your budget ranges between. |
MSRP or SRP means new, I take it? Honestly I'd try gently used first. I have seen Tissot PRS 516s on strap pre-owned at about $350, new before any discount, if there is one, is about $550 I think. Might find one on internet sites on bracelet for $450. A lot of (automatic) watch for the money. http://us.tissotshop.com/tissot-prs516- ... watch.html |
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| Author: | crod [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 3:37 pm ] |
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a used automatic tag huer..... lol |
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| Author: | nickzac [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 3:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: You HAVE to buy a watch, and your budget ranges between. |
Scott wrote: MSRP or SRP means new, I take it? Honestly I'd try gently used first. I have seen Tissot PRS 516s on strap pre-owned at about $350, new before any discount, if there is one, is about $550 I think. Might find one on internet sites on bracelet for $450. A lot of (automatic) watch for the money. Used is okay too. A friend was asking me what the coolest watches were in that price-range, so I figured I'd get a few thoughts from people here given the wealth of knowledge that is on this forum. |
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| Author: | Iantheklutz [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 4:08 pm ] |
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Nice and lazy choice and one that I must admit is kind of a guilty pleasure of mine. I don't own one, but literally find myself coming VERY close to impulse buying about once a month. The Citizen Nighthawk: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00074KYC ... 11&sr=8-15 |
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| Author: | boogiebot [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 4:23 pm ] |
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i might have to get a badass seiko mosnter. no idea how much that costs. |
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| Author: | thomasenlow1 [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:26 pm ] |
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I had a friend recently ask my opinion on something in the 300-500 range and I suffered Hamilton, which can be had new or lightly used in that range. My first $500+ was a Hamilton and I still keep an eye on their offerings. |
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| Author: | Watch nut [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:51 pm ] |
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I just picked up a bulova precsionist brand new from a legit eBay dealer for $270 retail is $499 all black 46 mm rubber band carbon fiber face. Sharp looking watch for the money. Just got it forp a beat around watch. |
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| Author: | RJRJRJ [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:04 pm ] |
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Tissot T-touch. Right under $400 and its a lot of watch for the money. Its the one watch thats been on my mind for a couple of years. |
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| Author: | jlee5050 [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:56 pm ] |
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Iantheklutz wrote: Nice and lazy choice and one that I must admit is kind of a guilty pleasure of mine. I don't own one, but literally find myself coming VERY close to impulse buying about once a month. The Citizen Nighthawk: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00074KYC ... 11&sr=8-15 I'll vouch for the Citizen as well. I've got the Skyhawk AT in titanium and as much as I'm not a quartz guy, this watch gives a lot of the high end quartz pieces a good run for the money. Big but lightweight case, solid bracelet, nice functions (chrono, timer, perp. calendar, world time, etc) atomic timekeeping and powered and recharged by light. |
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| Author: | boogiebot [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 10:35 am ] |
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jlee5050 wrote: Iantheklutz wrote: Nice and lazy choice and one that I must admit is kind of a guilty pleasure of mine. I don't own one, but literally find myself coming VERY close to impulse buying about once a month. The Citizen Nighthawk: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00074KYC ... 11&sr=8-15 I'll vouch for the Citizen as well. I've got the Skyhawk AT in titanium and as much as I'm not a quartz guy, this watch gives a lot of the high end quartz pieces a good run for the money. Big but lightweight case, solid bracelet, nice functions (chrono, timer, perp. calendar, world time, etc) atomic timekeeping and powered and recharged by light. forgot about the skyhawk. i agree with jlee its great bang for the buck |
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| Author: | RXPete [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: You HAVE to buy a watch, and your budget ranges between. |
I chose this Ocean7 LM-3 Version 1 a few years back for a "beater". It has a 1000m WR and is very tough. The orange minute hand is very easy to see at a glance. The only problem I've had with it is that the crown doesn't always "engage" when winding. I have to slightly push it in and wind at the same time. I think a new crown would be around $75 plus labor at a local shop. I didn't think it's worth repairing as I only paid $375.00 for the watch. I think MSRP was closer to $600.00.   Nice and fat.  ETA 2824-2 Movement 
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| Author: | Sooner [ Thu Aug 16, 2012 6:47 am ] |
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If you want to stay with "Swiss Made," you'd have to start with Hamilton and Victorinox. Otherwise . . . Seiko, Citizen, Orient. Not my cuppa tea, but many swear by them. |
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| Author: | wessa [ Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: You HAVE to buy a watch, and your budget ranges between. |
For me in this price range we are in the Chinese watches territory,    
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| Author: | jlee5050 [ Thu Aug 16, 2012 9:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: You HAVE to buy a watch, and your budget ranges between. |
wessa wrote: For me in this price range we are in the Chinese watches territory, Actually now those look pretty sharp... love the Chinese writing on the dial. Very unique and different. |
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