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| Author: | andrew692003 [ Wed Nov 20, 2013 4:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Xmas present for bro! |
Right if you lot could do the work for me that would be excellent.  Looking for something sporty, stainless(maybe) and 44mm or more.......ANY suggestions? Looking to spend anything from £250 - £400!! I've had a quick scoit but need some ideas so if anyone has any kinda decent ideas that would be greatly appreciated! Cheers |
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| Author: | TomP [ Wed Nov 20, 2013 4:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xmas present for bro! |
Over-budget but non-mainstream, 44mm, tough, automatic, anti-magnetic: http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/vi ... t-mk2.html Slightly cheaper variants: http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/vi ... t-mk2.html http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/vi ... k-mk2.html http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men/vi ... t-mk2.html Excellent company to deal with by all accounts and the watches look very well presented so a great gift. |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Wed Nov 20, 2013 4:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xmas present for bro! |
At that price - TW Steel. Plenty in that price range, even some automatics. |
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| Author: | andrew692003 [ Wed Nov 20, 2013 5:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xmas present for bro! |
Roffensian wrote: At that price - TW Steel. Plenty in that price range, even some automatics. Ahhhh! Never even thought to look at them cheers! Thanks for the link Tom P not sure I'm a fan tbh(maybe a bit bland for brother dearest)  but appreciate the input all the same!
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Wed Nov 20, 2013 7:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xmas present for bro! |
If it's an Xmas present to actually open on the day, then this option will be too late..........., but you could pre-buy it for him.  Not sure if you're familiar with H20, but they make some excellent watches, and recently they've started a more vintage brand called Helberg. The one below is absolutely awesome value considering the specs - 45.5mm diameter, 24mm lugs, 1000m WR, a choice of SS or bronze for the case including the bezel and crown, flat or domed sapphire crystal, solid or lumed ceramic insert bezel, an option for an ISOfrane at half price (50 USD instead of 100 USD), plus a free Maddog strap worth 300 USD if you order soon............ all for less than 500 USD in total! Plus it's running the Miyota 9015 which is arguably one of the best Japanese movements around. I like it so much I've got one on order myself! http://shop.h2o-watch.com/HELBERG%20CH6 |
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| Author: | andrew692003 [ Wed Nov 20, 2013 8:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xmas present for bro! |
Driver I actually really like that too tbh, I'm going to look into that tonight for MYSELF, bugger him! 
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| Author: | TomP [ Wed Nov 20, 2013 8:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xmas present for bro! |
Driver8 wrote: Not sure if you're familiar with H20, but they make some excellent watches, and recently they've started a more vintage brand called Helberg. The one below is absolutely awesome value considering the specs - 45.5mm diameter, 24mm lugs, 1000m WR, a choice of SS or bronze for the case including the bezel and crown, flat or domed sapphire crystal, solid or lumed ceramic insert bezel, an option for an ISOfrane at half price (50 USD instead of 100 USD), plus a free Maddog strap worth 300 USD if you order soon............ all for less than 500 USD in total! Plus it's running the Miyota 9015 which is arguably one of the best Japanese movements around. Blimey yes, good call Driver, didn't know anything about these - very interesting. |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Xmas present for bro! |
That Helberg is a very VERY good deal IMO, especially if you manage to get in in time for the free Maddog strap. They may be micro-brand but they have a very dedicated following on some other forums, and they all say they make a great quality product. For the cash I thought it was something of a no-brainer if the style appeals. I know if guys who have bought a couple - one bronze, one steel!  From what I've heard (and it's primarily anecdotal as I currently have no first hand experience of the 9015), the 9015 is generally considered better than a base 2824, but the 2824 is a better choice as soon as you move up from the base model. But for $500 (and made in Germany), who's complaining that it's not a Swiss movement...... |
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