A decent everyday watch upto 200quid?

[Tibs]

Any suggestions?

Looked at a Police square shaped metal strap today for 155,it was ok, but just didnt 'feel' right.

Prefer analogue, and something abit stylish.

Serious thoughts invited, or what do you have?

[CmdrBond]

There are hundreds of decent watches for that budget - what are you requirements??

New or used?
Waterproof?
Chornograph?
Braclet or strap?
Any makes you really want?
Any makes you wouldn't consider?

Whilst you think about that, this is what my money would go on -

Citizen Eco-Drive Nighthawk PVD coated limited edition - £159.99 from South Devon Watches on e-Bay. They have lots of Seiko and Citizen watches under and over your budget.

[Civpilot]

Sieko Monster (Either Black or Orange, personally I would say Black)

[Fittster]

Civpilot said:

Sieko Monster (Either Black or Orange, personally I would say Black)

Get the limited edition Black PVD - Night Monster.

[Family Guy]

Plenty of Seiko on e-bay. Been looking at the monster myself.

Civpilot said:

Sieko Monster (Either Black or Orange, personally I would say Black)

Why black over orange? Just wondering

[stimmers]

Don't know how good it is, but i have one of these and really like it !

http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk/tissot/tissot-prc200/...

[nightfever]

I'll probably be buying this shortly:



ETA 2824-2 movement with display back, about £150. The hands won't be to everyone's tastes though.

[Wadeski]

These Seiko Alpinist automatics are top-notch.

[snapper seven]

You could do much much worse than an Ollech & Wajs M4

c£150 - try rltwatches or chronomaster

Though that said, it was a bit too much of a Rolex Sub look-a-like for me (even though the face itself reminds me more of early Heuer divers watch) which I why I went for the M1 with the military style face.

Great watch, great build quality and I don't mean great build quality for £150, I mean just great build quality full stop.

Cheers

SS

[Civpilot]

Family Guy said:

Plenty of Seiko on e-bay. Been looking at the monster myself.

Civpilot said:

Sieko Monster (Either Black or Orange, personally I would say Black)

Why black over orange? Just wondering

Because for me everyone say's "Oh get the orange monster" and personally I think the black looks far classier and is far less common these days. Here is both together...



Personally I think the Black is far better looking.

The Orange (although nice) seems to be the choice of the person who just wants "the orange monster". Not someone who apprieciates what a stunningly good watch they are buying and that the "orange" is nothing more than a colour choice that everyone seems to make .

Ps. Obviously this is only the case in maybe 25% of buyers and most here know why they bought one but there are those who fit the above...

Edited by Civpilot on Monday 23 June 15:30

[Fittster]

Orange / Black? I believe someone here has one of these:

[celticpilgrim]

the black seiko - where can i get one?

[Fittster]

http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-SZEN002/New_SEIKO_Black_Black_Monster_SZEN002.html 

[blueST]

Wadeski said:

These Seiko Alpinist automatics are top-notch.

Can one of those be had for £200?

Incidentally, the I think the black face Monster looks nicer because the white on black date display matches the face better.

[lowdrag]

celticpilgrim said:

the black seiko - where can i get one?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230262065194

Even cheaper and I prefer the bracelet with the "carbon" look.

Edited by lowdrag on Monday 23 June 13:49

[cannedheat]

Seiko 007 on leather deployment ftw!!!



Can be had for under £100

[baptistsan]

Have the Nighthawk and love it. Nice solid feeling piece of kit which has taken a knock or two with no ill effect.