Nixon Watches

[eightseventhree]

Im looking to get a new watch, and i quite like the look of some of the new Nixon range.

I had a "Player" a few years ago and was more than happy (and still am) and now want to spend no more than 300 - 400 on a new watch and have seen the 51-30 / Chrono

Does anyone know the recent quality of these?

Edited by eightseventhree on Monday 18th August 16:17

[lowdrag]

Can't see your two photos but I looked at the range from £1100 down to £40. The expensive ones have a direct copy of the Tag bracelet and at £340 you are into quartz, not mechanical. Frankly, I have never heard of them before but then that doesn't mean much anyway. They are probably a standard Seiko or suchlike movment in their case. Which leads me to recommend a good Seiko at this price range for proven quality or go a bit higher and get a Sinn.

[carter711]

The 51-30 is MASSIVE, i tried one on once but it looked silly. The quality is very good though, the strap is solid.

I have a Nixon Boss which is a very individual design but the quality of the strap is not great, you can see the pins etc on the edges of the strap.

Nixon are cool and unpretentious, i have been tempted to buy another.

Edited by carter711 on Tuesday 19th August 14:00

[ylee coyote]

these are nice looking watches
I have not seen one in the flesh (yet) but I have been looking to buy one
they have an automatic movement and they are pretty waterproof

and they are a lot cheaper in the us
typically less than half the UK price so in my eyes it makes them a bit of a bargain
Not bought one yet as they do look a bit big so i would like to see one in the flesh before taking the plunge ....

[dbroughton]

look great whilst you are on your skateboard.

[eightseventhree]

i'm 26 and own 2 skateboards . . big deal. also surf and snowboard but for some reason thats o.k.

Edited by eightseventhree on Tuesday 19th August 13:45

[dbroughton]

I was just being silly.

I am 40 and I own a skateboard so who am I to criticize! I actually like the cheaper Nixon watches and think they make great watches for messing around on various boards but I am not sure I could bring myself to buy their more expensive stuff.

[benny.c]

I've got a few Nixon watches - must be a snowboard thing

I've got a 51-30, the special edition black-on-black one. It's a solid, well built watch, and if it's like my other ones it'll be durable. I paid £180 for mine from The States. I'd definitely try one on before you buy though as it's huge, and quite heavy. I thought the Delta was big but this is a monster.

Here are some pics next to the player to help you gauge the size








The chrono is this one BTW, with the additional dials

Edited by benny.c on Tuesday 26th August 11:01