Reply With QuoteSeiko 7T59 chrono 1/100th second watch. Classy, chrono, dual time GMT, quick-set hour hand, accurate etc etc.
I know it's a nightmare for some people to imagine, but what if?
Your choice must be able to make you feel at ease:
- With a suit[/*:m:3hghup4r]
- With jeans and t-shirt[/*:m:3hghup4r]
- At work[/*:m:3hghup4r]
- Or on holiday[/*:m:3hghup4r]
- Basically anywhere, wearing anything.[/*:m:3hghup4r]
Exceptions of environments include: extreme sports, or heavy-duty hands-on work environments where only something like a G-shock would cope.
So what would your £500 all-rounder be?
P.S. used market values are permissible :D
Seiko 7T59 chrono 1/100th second watch. Classy, chrono, dual time GMT, quick-set hour hand, accurate etc etc.
Easy decision, PRS22.....
Cheers :)
The correct answer is a Black Sumo.
Nice choice. I could come up with a few alternatives, but that would do lovely.Originally Posted by Dapper
Ok either Hamilton khaki automatic.
or
Seiko diver
Spend £100 on an automatic seiko and £400 on beer and wine :)
Good choice - or one of the divers from the range. At a £500 limit for the uses you describe they would all be on my shortlist for sure.Easy decision, PRS22.....
Cheers :)
Gray
Prometheus Ocean Diver:
Fantastic bit of kit for the money... :)
Hamilton Khaki Auto is a fine choice, but I would try and squeeze a Damasko DA36 into budget if possible, second hand of course. A nice leather strap would dress it up, black Nato fir more casual and every-day wear. Lovely.
That might be a bit of a challenge, so I'd certainly be glad to fall back to a Hamilton Khaki.
I agree. (Note to self. Must get one again,,,soon).
PRS29B - I'd slap on one of the leather straps for dressier occasions.
Actually, given the budget we're talking about here... I'd get to spend the £140 I'd have left on an assortment of Nylon straps :D
This:
(Mind you, might cost more than £500 these days, I've had mine nearly 7 years.)
Dave E
Skating away on the thin ice of a new day
An Aerospace.
Sumo, yes. Colour irrelevant, probably because mine is blue ;)I agree. (Note to self. Must get one again,,,soon).
Hmmm
Save a fortune and buy a G shock - or;
A nice cheap used Omega SMP300 - I have seen Autos this year for £500 - alternatively a nice Quartz could be had with a lot of looking.
One of Eddie's PRS3's - a lot of watch and comes with change - but may be a little too diver.
So if an Omega SMP doesn't come in under budget then there is only one do it all watch for me for under £500 at the minute and that is the Precista Speedbird GMT - looks great, 100m, anti-magnetic, ect etc. - oh and even has a GMT hand so I can keep an eye on the time in Australia.
It's just a matter of time...
SB III GMT.
Another vote for the Sumo.
An overwhelming leaning towards rather butch, heavy-duty pieces, and dark dials... so far.
Interesting.
The PRS-22 ain't all that butch... and it's the best suggestion so far.
No, it's not butch at all.
But I'm not sure it's refined enough for a suit occasion, for example.
For what it's worth, my initial thoughts probably lean towards a Jazzmaster of some sort.
Where did you see them for <£500?
I've been keeping my eye out but not seen any.
My thoughts exactly. If it's possible, then this is the best suggestion thus far, imo.Where did you see them for <£500?
I've been keeping my eye out but not seen any.
My 'one' choice would be the (well under budget) Steinhart Ocean 1 - they have a bunch of other alternatives in their range, depending on your personal taste.
Worth looking up Kemmner as well - just search the forum for info. Higher up the food chain the Seiko Sumo would be an excellent choice, as would a good condition used Oris TT1
No, it's not butch at all.
But I'm not sure it's refined enough for a suit occasion, for example.
Fair enough. How about a "poor man's Grand Seiko" then?
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The SARB031. It's well within your budget and readily available from several reputable Japanese sellers.
Thinking of divers, perhaps a Longines HydroConquest would be a decent choice, too.
Asked myself the same question a while ago and came up with this (and lots of change out of £500):
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I would look at SEIKO,SINN,LONGINES or ORIS they have many great watches up to 500£ 8)
No mention of a Tuna??????
or
Would you wear a Tuna with a suit? :shock:
I'd have my Omega Seamaster Professional 2264.5000. It cost a mere £365 :-)
Actually it was £599, but I sold the bracelet on eBay for £234 after subtraction of fees. I already have a 2254 and a 2531.... so I have the bracelet covered elsewhere.
Then put it on a custom Hirsch leather strap and it's pretty much good for all occasions!
^^^ Dan = winner!!
Top idea. :thumbleft:
So far this has not done me too badly:
(Sorry about the iphone pic)
My tried and tested SKX :)
Tough to beat that - perhaps an Omega Dynamic (90s "military" version)
Gray
Ok ,new to these forums so please forgive. If I had to buy new I love the quality and 'bang for buck' of Steinhart and I do like the look of their Ocean Vintage GMT. But, if I was buying second hand I would say Jean Richard all the time, their watches are just such good quality and the design is solid and everything feels 'right'. I have a Highlands chrono and a Diverscope which is pure class. Diverscope wins :wink:
I'm pretty drawn to the Omega SMP Quartz 2264 myself. I think in this price bracket and given the OP's scenario, there's a lot to be said for quartz which tends to keep the values down whilst allowing some interesting models.
Of my current selection, 4 out of 5 would fit within that price range - CWC G10, Casio GW-2500, Seiko SBCM023 and Revue Thommen Airspeed Classic Quartz Chrono. I had one of the latter as my main (ie, the only one I actually used) for 10 years, and found it made a great combination for sport (robust, 10 mm thickness, centre sweep chrono); business (low profile, ti, very readable at a glance during a meeting); or travel (quick-set hour hand). I've just bought another one and am sending it back to the factory for refurbishment, but even allowing for the cost of that I'd expect it to come within the specified £500.
Think mine would be something like:
Mondaine Retro Auto (getting this soon, but can't decide white or black)
Steinhart Ocean 1 Black
I've also been lusting after a specific Invicta tonight (9937OB) - with Swiss movement/Sapphire, but it appears to be discontinued.
And I quite like the Halios Bluering that's tempting me on the Sales corner.
I also very much like my Orient 60th Anniversary Ltd white faced dress watch, but that was nowhere near £500!
I have a Seamaster Pro (Blue), but I like the idea of a good, yet cheaper alternate. Why, I don't know - because I can probably!
Why only 1 watch?
For the money I'd get a Seiko SBC023M (the HEQ quartz) although this would have to be preowned.
A G shock or 3. The Gulfman would be top of that list.
That'll still leave enough over for a nice dress watch as seen on a thread here a couple days ago.
I like this choice.Of my current selection, 4 out of 5 would fit within that price range - CWC G10, Casio GW-2500, Seiko SBCM023 and Revue Thommen Airspeed Classic Quartz Chrono.
Where can you get one? There doesn't seem to be all that many of them about.
I would go for the CWC chronograph with date for 475 quid. Nice Valjoux 7765 movement, pretty rugged design but works remarkably well with a suit if you change the NATO strap to a black one. Looks rather italian, sprezzatura you know:)
I bought mine used from someone on eBay; there was one on Watchuseek a few days ago for $550. There are a few dealers selling these new:I like this choice.Of my current selection, 4 out of 5 would fit within that price range - CWC G10, Casio GW-2500, Seiko SBCM023 and Revue Thommen Airspeed Classic Quartz Chrono.
Where can you get one? There doesn't seem to be all that many of them about.
http://www.since1853.co.uk/display-watches.html?cat=25
http://www.skw.net/series.php?serie=...=REVUE+THOMMEN
http://www.amazon.com/Revue-Thommen-.../dp/B0049JW5KQ
A Steinhart or PRS diver would get my vote :)
It's gone. Plus, if it's the same one it was yellow.
I'll try to keep an eye for one in the future.
What a bargain! Good find.I'd have my Omega Seamaster Professional 2264.5000. It cost a mere £365 :-)
Actually it was £599, but I sold the bracelet on eBay for £234 after subtraction of fees. I already have a 2254 and a 2531.... so I have the bracelet covered elsewhere.
Then put it on a custom Hirsch leather strap and it's pretty much good for all occasions!
+1 the most versatile watch for the money, wearing mine as I type, and yes I do wear it with a suit too.Good choice - or one of the divers from the range. At a £500 limit for the uses you describe they would all be on my shortlist for sure.Easy decision, PRS22.....
Cheers :)
Great pic BTW.
Auto or Quartz?My thoughts exactly. If it's possible, then this is the best suggestion thus far, imo.Where did you see them for <£500?
I've been keeping my eye out but not seen any.
Been offered two autos in the last couple of months for £525-£550 - offered a quartz for £400 - they are out there - maybe you need a want to buy - also don't expect mint or with full box and papers and you won't go too far wrong. You will see lots of the less popular models going for less than the 2531 and 2254 too.
It's just a matter of time...
For me it would be my brothers new addition,,, ticks all the boxes for me
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Chris.
+1 the most versatile watch for the money, wearing mine as I type, and yes I do wear it with a suit too.Good choice - or one of the divers from the range. At a £500 limit for the uses you describe they would all be on my shortlist for sure.Easy decision, PRS22.....
Cheers :)
Great pic BTW.
Can anyone tell us the name of this watch please? :|
I wouldn't worry too much about the box and papers, but depending on condition I'd consider a genuine quartz for £400, for sure.Auto or Quartz?My thoughts exactly. If it's possible, then this is the best suggestion thus far, imo.Where did you see them for <£500?
I've been keeping my eye out but not seen any.
Been offered two autos in the last couple of months for £525-£550 - offered a quartz for £400 - they are out there - maybe you need a want to buy - also don't expect mint or with full box and papers and you won't go too far wrong. You will see lots of the less popular models going for less than the 2531 and 2254 too.
If you know of one and you're not interested yourself, let me know :thumbleft:
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