c.£100 'Oversize' Daily?!?
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Hopefully this won't upset anyone but I'm looking for some inspiration....
Have a couple of 'luxury' (still not a fan of that term) and high sentimental value pieces that I'm just not happy about wearing for work on the odd days when I'm actually doing some other than being a desk jockey. So, I've decided to have a look for something else that I can use everyday.
The brief is:
Smart enough to be worn with a shirt, jacket and trousers (have a couple of G shocks for jeans and trainers occasions)
I have sizeable wrists so 42mm is the minimum really
Around £100 ideally (the wife wanted a new kitchen!!)
New or used
Seen a couple of things that have caught my eye, but looking for some other ideas... left field/curved ball suggestions happily accepted...
Some ideas so far:
Accurist Chrono
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1...
Bracelet and strap included for £90, but maybe trying too hard to look like a Tag Carrera?
Boss Orange
http://www.francisandgaye.co.uk/hugo-boss-orange-m...
Looks good, but maybe a bit too 'mobile phone salesman'?
Casio Edifice
http://www.watchshop.com/mens-casio-edifice-world-...
Looks smart, will be as reliable as a calculator, albeit maybe as exciting as one!
So, any suggestions, other then earn more money and buy an Omega
Have a couple of 'luxury' (still not a fan of that term) and high sentimental value pieces that I'm just not happy about wearing for work on the odd days when I'm actually doing some other than being a desk jockey. So, I've decided to have a look for something else that I can use everyday.
The brief is:
Smart enough to be worn with a shirt, jacket and trousers (have a couple of G shocks for jeans and trainers occasions)
I have sizeable wrists so 42mm is the minimum really
Around £100 ideally (the wife wanted a new kitchen!!)
New or used
Seen a couple of things that have caught my eye, but looking for some other ideas... left field/curved ball suggestions happily accepted...
Some ideas so far:
Accurist Chrono
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1...
Bracelet and strap included for £90, but maybe trying too hard to look like a Tag Carrera?
Boss Orange
http://www.francisandgaye.co.uk/hugo-boss-orange-m...
Looks good, but maybe a bit too 'mobile phone salesman'?
Casio Edifice
http://www.watchshop.com/mens-casio-edifice-world-...
Looks smart, will be as reliable as a calculator, albeit maybe as exciting as one!
So, any suggestions, other then earn more money and buy an Omega
I'd normally answer a query like this with a link to www.manbushijie.com , but the website appears to be down.
Posting anyway in case it's a temporary thing.
Posting anyway in case it's a temporary thing.
I may be shot down in flames for this, but if you want a bit "left-field", how about an Emas?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Emas-Paparazzi-Steel-Bla...
I have one of these (Octane Edition) and whilst a bit too big for me, its been a great watch. Had it now for nearly 8 years and its been all over the world with me, swimming, and allsorts. Mine is an automatic, but they are pretty tough, quite smart, and not really a homage to anything. Apologies for the photo being sideways! Not sure why that keeps happening!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Emas-Paparazzi-Steel-Bla...
I have one of these (Octane Edition) and whilst a bit too big for me, its been a great watch. Had it now for nearly 8 years and its been all over the world with me, swimming, and allsorts. Mine is an automatic, but they are pretty tough, quite smart, and not really a homage to anything. Apologies for the photo being sideways! Not sure why that keeps happening!
Edited by MrB. on Tuesday 14th February 12:04
How about this?
https://www.houseofwatches.co.uk/seiko-mens-chrono...
Quartz unfortunately but then at that price point most chronos will be.
https://www.houseofwatches.co.uk/seiko-mens-chrono...
Quartz unfortunately but then at that price point most chronos will be.
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