Watch aficionados, help me buy a new watch - Page 2

TigerMike · 02-01-07, 07:09

yep, the big O is a good place to check frequently for good Seiko deals, and also be sure to use coupon codes for anywhere between 10%-20% off. With the codes, I have scored a very nice Seiko 5 for very cheap! Bargain deal for a great quality watch!

Prometheus · 02-01-07, 08:16

Wow, thanks guys. Spilchy, I'll have to check out all those links, thanks a ton man. I just want something better than what I've got now that will last me for a good long while. Thanks for the help so far guys, keep the suggestions coming!

35TH LE · 02-01-07, 08:22

Another vote for a Seiko Automatic. For the price range youre talking about you can spring for the Seiko 5 Sport and some Seiko 5 Premiers, these are the 23 jewel 7s36 watches. The regular Seiko 5s have 21 jewels and are 7s26 (Im wearing mine today) and can be had for around $100 +/- $20. The Sports are $120+.

Good luck.

yakky · 02-01-07, 08:53

Yet another vote for Seiko Autos. Check around in your area and see if there is a Seiko Outlet store at your favorite outlet center. They usually have a nice selection and many are 75% off list. They have the best selection of Autos that you will see at any B&M. Orient makes some great watches but the ones in the $100 range leave a lot to be desired for me.

natebood · 02-01-07, 03:56

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Originally Posted by Suprchargd

I've had a pair of Fossils for like 6 years now and they've been great, but IMO they're "played out" now, I see everyone with one, I'm looking for something a bit more rare right now so I'll be watching this thread eagerly since I have about $150 to spend just like the original poster.

PS I left you feedback on the Trader Feedback thread, if you could reply back so others can see if they're ever wary of dealing with me it would help, thanks.

Fossils may be a bit played out, but I buy 'em for functionality/quality. Plus, they've got tons to choose from these days.

I had I already left you feedback shortly after I sent the package out. Glad you received it with no issues.! Thanks again

robertrinaustin · 02-04-07, 05:55

I would look on Ebay at the Seiko Black Monsters. They have a great auto movement and can be bought from a couple of different large dealers for less than $150. This will be the next watch I buy and I have way too many watches ranging from a Casio Sea Pathfinder to a vintage Rolex Sea Dweller.

Black240SX · 02-04-07, 10:18

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Originally Posted by Prometheus

I am pretty open, but I am looking for a few things, preferably automatic (no more batteries if I can help it)

Why do you not want a battery powered watch? I get 2 or 3 years between battery changes on my watch, which seems ok to me.

Prometheus · 02-06-07, 07:28

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Originally Posted by Black240SX

Why do you not want a battery powered watch? I get 2 or 3 years between battery changes on my watch, which seems ok to me.

Every battery powered watch I have ever owned never worked as well after I switched the battery. Don't know if it's just me or what, but the watch never seems to work the same again. Hence, the desire for an auto instead.

Tasty · 05-20-07, 08:23

Well, thanks to Autopia I'm now developing the desire for a new watch. I'm interested in this:

http://www.seiko5ers.com/Seiko%20Chrono/PB150001.JPG

Anyway, has anyone ever bought from that guy (noted in photo) or his website, or do you have any word of mouth on him. He's got some great deals on ALL kinds of Seikos, although the "without papers" seems a little sketchy. I'd prefer to get one with all the stuff.

OR, how about 21jewels.com?

Mikhail · 05-20-07, 10:14

You can get Orient automatic watches for about 100-150$. I seen one on BJ's wholesale club.

NSXTASY · 05-21-07, 12:26

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Originally Posted by lee

I like Citizen. The Eco-Drive models use sunlight to recharge, and even though they have an analog face, with hands for day/date, etc., they know the month and year so they don't need date changes even for leap year. I own two of them and both stay within about 30 seconds a year accuracy.

The citizens are great watches, I have the diving model, which does not have a perpetual calender. Like lee said, they use sunlight to recharge, and are very efficient. I don't wear it much anymore after I got a new TAG, but it hasnt lost its charge and its been months since I have worn it.

IMO, dont even think about getting an automatic mov't unless you are going to spend the money and get one of the more accurate ones. The cheaper autos are janky IMO. I had a seiko (~$200) auto years ago given to me as a gift and it was crap. Inaccurate, and every month it was off, meaning every day it was slightly off. I found that the citizen was never off more than 1 sec a month.

However, so far my tag hasn't lost a sec yet.

robertrinaustin · 05-22-07, 07:16

As one that owns more autos than I can count, I can tell you from experience, the movement in the Seiko Monsters is as accurate as any watch I have and most cost at least 10 times what the Seiko did. In fact, two of the worst time keepers I own are Rolexes but they are the "best" after all.