What watch do you wear?
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I've had a couple of the Seiko 5s, first one I dropped and the glass smashed
Second one got bashed I think as it runs way too fast now, keep meaning to open it up and try adjusting it.
But I really like them still, although remember paying about £30 for them rather than £65 but that was about 5 years ago!
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Its a decent watch and uses the 7S26 movement which is a workhorse and found in many of the Seiko range.
The biggest downside for this watch for me is it's size. At 37mm it's a bit too small for my tastes.
That's what I think too. Paying £1k+ for a quartz? Not me...
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Should really be a warning sign when someone's selling a WW2 watch on the bay... with glow in the dark paint.
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Not if you don't mind a bit of radiation 
Have you just bought one?
they are made of decent materials but there is nothing about them as a watch that justifies the price, they should be treated as fashion watches along with the likes of low end Tags etc
I'm wanting to get a real watch in the £200-£350 range and have been looking at this Steinhart but I have really small wrists (just over 6") and I'm a bit concerned that it's going to be too big.
From what I've been reading, I should be looking for a 38-40mm face. Anyone got any recommendations?
From what I've been reading, I should be looking for a 38-40mm face. Anyone got any recommendations?
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Christopher ward?
maybe they are still to big or expensive though
Casio and Seiko will probably have several offerings in that range.
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they're within his price range (some of them) and they are roughly 40 mm in dia (just measured one of mine)
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Ha, no. I was just browsing. Did come across a lot to think about though... i also found my old cheap quartz, which is actually alright. Comfortable strap, not too big or flashy. Problem? It doesn't actually tell the time
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Question for Rotty
What are my chances for getting a discount in Goldsmiths / Mapin & Webb, on a Tag Heuer Carrera
What are my chances for getting a discount in Goldsmiths / Mapin & Webb, on a Tag Heuer Carrera
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Erm buy it online?
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Bought this yesterday to replace my aging Fossil Big Tick. My first lether strap watch. not quiet sure i like, but easy to change.
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