The Under £200ish Watch and occasional Opera Thread! Vol2

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Drooles said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

My organisation's staff shop was the source of birthday gifts for my current companion. I haven't had a swatch since 1986 but I bought her this for the princely sum of €45.



Luckily enough she's chuffed with it, and it's a contrast to the pagani design automatic I gave her for Christmas. I rather fear I might have infected her with the watch bug after tonight's reaction!

That Swatch looks good and seems like great value. My other half doesn’t get my watch obsession at all

A good buy on all fronts I think, same here though, Mrs Bobbers has three watches which she says is probably two too many!!!

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r159 said:

Drooles said:

Bobberoo said:

Drooles said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

My organisation's staff shop was the source of birthday gifts for my current companion. I haven't had a swatch since 1986 but I bought her this for the princely sum of €45.



Luckily enough she's chuffed with it, and it's a contrast to the pagani design automatic I gave her for Christmas. I rather fear I might have infected her with the watch bug after tonight's reaction!

That Swatch looks good and seems like great value. My other half doesn’t get my watch obsession at all

A good buy on all fronts I think, same here though, Mrs Bobbers has three watches which she says is probably two too many!!!

I got my wife a lovely watch a few years ago and she only wears it to go camping as her Apple Watch loses charge after a night… I have bought her other watches over the years but have given up now. Still, it would be dull if we were all the same

My wife has 7 or 8 soon to become 9 or 10, she wanted a new watch for her birthday in a few weeks, and I’ve got her a second hand Mondaine which is getting a bit of tlc. She knows something is up as I keep shooing her out of the study and a box from CousinsUK arrived yesterday.

It's Mrs Bobbers 50th this year, she's already had a ring made to her design, and we're away to Harrogate staying in the Old Swan Hotel which is where Agatha Christie disappeared to, I asked her what she wanted for her birthday........we're going to Beatrix Potter world!!!

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r159 said:

Bobberoo said:

It's Mrs Bobbers 50th this year, she's already had a ring made to her design, and we're away to Harrogate staying in the Old Swan Hotel which is where Agatha Christie disappeared to, I asked her what she wanted for her birthday........we're going to Beatrix Potter world!!!

See if you can get a copy this for me while you’re there…

No problemo!!!!

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redrabbit said:

The Mach 2000 has arrived, and as expected it's my latest new favourite thing! A smidge over 300 unless I get an unwelcome demand from HMRC (it was stuck in customs for about a week).

It wears very nicely. Admittedly it's a quartz, but whatever - it floats my boat!

It's, er, different, yes, that'll do, different!!!

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Mr E said:

Re: costume fitting

Village People, the path not taken?

I can't wait to find out just what the hell he's singing in this time!!!! Those two costumes tell one hell of a story!!!

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Barchettaman said:

Bobberoo said:

I can't wait to find out just what the hell he's singing in this time!!!! Those two costumes tell one hell of a story!!!

It’s not quite at the lunatic level of ‘UFO descends from above with enormous poisonous latex breasts to kill the male lead’ but it’s not far off.

This job, I tell you, it’s just….weird.

Looking forward to seeing your updates on the current office and just what sort of opera requires both a New York cop and a KKK outfit!!!

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Drooles said:

I’ve accidentally ordered a Spinnaker with that 30% offer. I was only browsing but then I hit buy now and then I put my details in… then I accidentally checked out.

Bradner on the way…

Oh, oh dear, that's so unfortunate!!!

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rolo0151 said:

Seestern sub 300.

More chunky than I'd normally go for but enjoyable & very well made.

Nice watch, never heard of them so dug a little deeper, same company who own Sugess, very interesting design, love the Tiffany faced one!!
Welcome to our little corner of tinternet, and who is the gorgeous doggo in the background???

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Drooles said:

Long story, but Bradner swapped for Dumas… hope that’s a good move

Which colour?

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Drooles said:

Just the plain black with orange minute hand

How come you ended up with the swap?

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Drooles said:

Long story - all my fault though. I’d ordered the Bradner late on a Saturday after a small glass (ha ha) of wine and had put the wrong delivery address (auto fill and we were going away for the week). Anyway, couldn’t see how to change so cancelled order (company were great about this). Once home, decided to reorder but no discount on Bradner so thought I’d go for the Dumas as it has better WR (you all know how obsessed I am with WR, in case I’m washing the car with a particularly big bucket). Anyway, really looking forward to getting the Dumas - I’ve been admiring people’s Spinnakers on here for a while.

Short version - I messed it up

It happens, really pleased with my Dumas, it is a big heavy beast though so be warned!!

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Wearing my Casio Ediface dual display today, it wears quite small but is loaded with features, I must afi really like it!!

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Drooles said:

Seconded. I like the look of that.

On a different note, is the Dumas 22mm lug width?

I think it may be 24mm, I'll check for you when we get home!!

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Drooles said:

Bobberoo said:

I think it may be 24mm, I'll check for you when we get home!!

Thanks Bobbers

I was wrong, you were right, 22mm!!!

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Drooles said:

Bobberoo said:

I was wrong, you were right, 22mm!!!

Cheers. That’s great… how do you find the bracelet? Some of the reviews say it’s a weak point. Being 22mm I’ve got a few rubber straps I can put it on so it’s not a problem, just wondering.

Thanks again

I don't think there's any possibility it's a weak point, bloody thing is stainless mesh!!! I personally really like it, it adds to the whole "built like a tank" feel, yes it's a bit finicky with the tail retaining loop, but once on it's very comfortable!!

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Great review, far better than I managed, I like it in black but still prefer my sandblasted grey.

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Silvanus said:

Bugger, I've now gone and spotted this, I really want it but just ordered a G-shock!

You know that the answer is to buy both don't you?!?
And welcome to our little corner of tinternet by the way!!

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Drooles said:

Bobberoo said:

Great review, far better than I managed, I like it in black but still prefer my sandblasted grey.

Cheers Bobbers. I like the grey one too… I particularly think the bezel looks more resolved. Post a couple of pics for comparison when you get a chance. What’s the crown like in yours?

Here you go Drooles, crown is the same as yours, like you say a sort of glassy feel to it, like you I love the fact that the strap ends are hidden in the case, I never really thought about the 12 o'clock marker but I actually prefer it as an outline, and it keeps excellent time!!!

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blue_haddock said:

This makes me feel dirty guys but I'm considering buying an Invicta........

I fancy adding a chrono to the collection and this one popped up from a seller on eBay I've bought from before.



I actually really like the design and my toddler would love it as she loves Disney and also likes helping daddy with his watches!

Nowt wrong with that, a fabulous looking watch from a decent maker, enjoy it with your daughter!!!

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Today I am entirely dressed in blue......