What watch do you wear?

jeffspuds said:
Looking for a new watch £250 or under, metal strap any ideas welcome.
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Citizen Eco-drive / G-Shock

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Citizen Sport 41mm Stainless Steel Eco Drive Men’s Watch

Experience the perfect combination of performance and style with this Citizen Sport 41mm Stainless Steel Eco Drive Men’s Watch. Equipped with innovative technology, embrace your adventurous spirit with a timepiece that is designed to keep up with your dynamic lifestyle. At A Glance Presented...
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G-Shock GM-2100 All Black Metal Cover Series 49.3mm Men’s Watch

Boasting the iconic 2100 design, this Casio G-Shock GM-2100 All Black Metal Cover Series 49.3mm Men’s Watch ensures unbeatable strength within a simple yet bold design, ready to accompany you in the everyday adventure. At A Glance Presented on a resin strap and finished with a buckle 49.3mm...
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Resin Strap though

Tissot

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Tissot PR 100 40mm Men’s Watch

Offering sophisticated style and contemporary details, this Tissot PR 100 40mm Men’s Watch ensures excellent functionality for the ultimate everyday companion. Designed with a sleek green dial and stainless steel aesthetic, this timepiece truly embodies the brands luxurious spirit. At A Glance...
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Albeit a bit higher on the budget.
 
Will take a look thanks

How is this for £244

Citizen BJ7140-53A Endeavor Eco-Drive Bracelet Watch - W38412​


or

Citizen CA0805-53X Nighthawk Chronograph Black IP Bracelet Watch - W38404​


Illuminating would be good
 
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and my little collection (for now :-D)



Quite enjoying the Addiesdive sand effect face atm.

Left to right (most are very reasonable and affordable :-) )

Citizen titanium ecodrive (in the preceding post)
G-shock Casio-oak style solar GA-B2100MF-1AER
Addiesdive AD2030
Omega Seamaster De Ville 1964 auto (my grandfathers)
Lorus RJ655AX9
Casio Duro MDV106-1A
Timex Expedition North Field solar blacked out nato (think i may sell this one)
Timex Expedition North Field solar (usually brown leather strap, but like this nato)
Addiesdive AD2030 (again)
Addiesdive AD2065 GMT
Raymond Weil (graduation gift from a few years back)
 
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Ive had my Casio for ever, bought my 4000 series Tag in 1994, added the Avenger a couple of years ago, Monaco and Swatch this year

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@Trick I really want that Speedmaster next, such a fantastic watch!
 
Gosh the secondhand market is taking a right hammering isn't it? - rightfully so, grey markets getting killed is no bad thing ;)

I have my eye on the Starbuck, as my missus made me sell my hulk when we bought a new property :( Starbuck takes me back to my first lust of Rolex's when I saw Kermit on the tube in London many moons ago. Will probably get one second hand if the ask is a grand over RRP. Has anyone jumped waiting lists for any nice pieces?
 
You mentioning secondhand has made me think of the 'Clone' market, AA, superclone etc for a fraction of the price of the real thing.....What do you guys think, and are they actually any good, they do look good on the tictok shop lol
Personally need to know I have the real deal on my wrist.
 
Wedge said:
You mentioning secondhand has made me think of the 'Clone' market, AA, superclone etc for a fraction of the price of the real thing.....What do you guys think, and are they actually any good, they do look good on the tictok shop lol
Personally need to know I have the real deal on my wrist.
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I was in Thailand earlier this year, a lad at work asked if I'd get him a copied Rolex sub. I've bought the super cheap ones off the beach before both their and Bali and they are exactly what you pay for. A load of battery driven rubbish that you'll chuck in the bin after a week and to be honest only barely resemble what they are supposed to be copies of. However this year I delved a little further, my mate took me to an indoor market in Bangkok and they sell the differing grades (under the counter, obviously. You have to ask specifically).
They have the $10 (AUD) rubbish, the next step which are around $150 (after intense bartering:D), then they do one for about $1,000. The difference in the $10 and $150 is huge. Same again for the next one up. I ended up getting a GMT and a green Sub. Thought I'd keep the GMT for myself but only wore it once. I have quite a collection of (real) decent watches, including a Skydweller (most posted in this thread) so never felt the need for it. I gave it to another lad at work for what I paid for it.

Quality wise it was quite good, fully automatic. Decent weight to it but definitely not like the real thing, sapphire glass. Setting the time and the GMT function were a bit flimsy but if you wore it everyday it would be alright. If you gave it a bit of a shake you can hear the internal winder whizzing round which was odd. I can't find a pic of the pair together but this was the GMT.


This is a $10 sub I drunkenly bought on a beach in Bali. Didn't even bring it home.



TLDR: Seem like a good idea at the time but I wouldn't bother wasting your money.
 
I quite like my Faux-lex :P
The examples above don't look great tbh.


I have a nice DateJust, but this is good for a daily beater as I don't really care if it gets a scratch or two while i'm desk diving.
 
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Was repaired recently, although was more of a restoration (dial, face also had to be replaced). Was tempted to replace it with a new watch with a metal strap as I don't get on with leather straps these days if wear for too long (skin irritation) but as it's gold decided to get it repaired. Smaller and more of a women's watch some say but I only have skinny wrists. Usually wear with suits but don't have to wear those often these days.
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Anyone purchased a new GMT or sub recently? Potentially have a contact to get into an AD but waiting to hear back.
Really don’t want to go used but will if I can’t secure one by Christmas. A little present to myself.
 
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