Best cheap watch brands?

shifty_uk · 19 Jun 2011 at 15:28

Accurist, Sekonda, Seiko?

Have too many 'dress' watches which I've been using as dailies, really need something presentable and durable to get battered about with a link strap for as cheap as, really. Sub £100 preferably, although I'd possibly go higher if I can get the particular model cheaper through haggling a discount.

I've done a fair bit of looking around and everything for this price range seems to look highly similar or of the same quality so opinions on brands/models would be ideal.

aaron · 19 Jun 2011 at 15:31

Rotary are pretty good mate, look pretty but are generally found at less than £100.

Sirrel Squirrel · 19 Jun 2011 at 15:41

I had a Seiko before I got my Tag, couldn't fault it.

fleming222 · 19 Jun 2011 at 15:51

Armani do watches, they are quite nice looking and cheap.
But other than that, rotary are nice.

GeezerButler · 19 Jun 2011 at 15:55

Casio, Seiko, Citizen

Sampsy · 19 Jun 2011 at 15:57

I have a Skagen, its very minimalist.

Westyfield2 · 19 Jun 2011 at 16:06

Seiko are fine

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sHo0sH · 19 Jun 2011 at 16:15

Nixon make some nice watches, this is the one I use:

http://uk.nixonnow.com/mens-watches/

wannabedamned · 19 Jun 2011 at 16:17

George Brand - £5

Sho · 19 Jun 2011 at 16:18

wannabedamned said:
George Brand - £5

lol

Marvin · 19 Jun 2011 at 16:30

Pulsar? Can't fault mine.

jmc007 · 19 Jun 2011 at 16:33

Another vote for Rotary. Nice Swiss-made watches, usually with lifetime guarantee's and official watch supplier for the British Army.

H0ax! · 19 Jun 2011 at 16:45

I've been looking at this...

Swatch Black Rebel... About £40

hyper_piper45 · 19 Jun 2011 at 16:54

Seiko watches offer some of the best bang for buck out there. You will also find them much cheaper on the internet than in high street stores.

C64 · 19 Jun 2011 at 16:55

Police

cu3ed · 19 Jun 2011 at 16:57

Accurist do a good range.

Vonhelmet · 19 Jun 2011 at 17:14

Low end Tissot.

shifty_uk · 19 Jun 2011 at 17:48

Good shout on Rotary, I'm checking out a few of these now!

Ben Cole · 19 Jun 2011 at 17:48

Seiko and Casio. I really wouldn't look any further.

I've had my Seiko for nearly 20 years and it's never missed a beat. Shame I can't say the same about my Tag which cost 10x the amount.

Raymond Lin · 19 Jun 2011 at 18:01

Seiko, it's more accurate than a Rolex lol (a old colleague had one)