Cheap beater - really cheap and not actually too awful

**back to the top** · 14th February 2013, 17:43

I thought Id splash out as I am feeling flush . I can afford the £10 including delivery because that is how reckless I am
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...=hotukdeals-21

**simes** · 14th February 2013, 17:47

Worth every penny!

**back to the top** · 14th February 2013, 17:50

Hopefully worth all 1000 :)

Originally Posted by simes

Worth every penny!

**Alessandro** · 14th February 2013, 17:57

I hope you get many minutes of beating out of it. ;)

**docd** · 14th February 2013, 19:04

Is that the model with the helium relief valve? 'cause it has no cyclops

Amazing for a tenner!

**back to the top** · 14th February 2013, 19:37

It's quite incredible really - take out Vat, postage,packaging and staff to pick it from the warehouse and you must be very close to it actually costing nothing at all to Amazon

**Salvadali** · 14th February 2013, 19:45

Thanks for alerting me to this , just couldn't resist at that price .

**back to the top** · 14th February 2013, 20:00

I'm taking commission from Amazon :)

Originally Posted by Salvadali

Thanks for alerting me to this , just couldn't resist at that price .

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Or starting the official '£10 sekonda club'

**spaceslug** · 14th February 2013, 20:01

Seriously, how do they do it for a tenner?

**manriki** · 14th February 2013, 20:12

Too bad it's ugly as .... ;)

**thorpey69** · 14th February 2013, 20:14

Love a cheap Sekonda,the definition of value.

**back to the top** · 14th February 2013, 20:23

I'd love someone from amazon to come on and run through the figures

Originally Posted by spaceslug

Seriously, how do they do it for a tenner?

**lacroix4** · 14th February 2013, 21:55

The bezel is half a click out!tut

**back to the top** · 14th February 2013, 22:28

Ill admit scrolling down to check ...

Originally Posted by lacroix4

The bezel is half a click out!tut

**jrpippen** · 14th February 2013, 22:32

The bezel insert would fetch 12 quid for some eBay sellers!!!

**Alessandro** · 14th February 2013, 22:38

Originally Posted by jrpippen

The bezel insert would fetch 12 quid for some eBay sellers!!!

Yup, and there's already plenty of them about on Ebay. Advertise them as a Pepsi Bezel To Fit Rolex and you might do ok. :D

**stooo** · 14th February 2013, 22:41

Originally Posted by back to the top

I'd love someone from amazon to come on and run through the figures

They are assembled by foals in china, when they get too old and their hooves too big to assemble a dial they are then sold to Romania to work in farming. Or summat.

**B Caine** · 15th February 2013, 03:55

My beater is my Traser, love the lume and keeps very good time.

**Newbear** · 15th February 2013, 07:26

Originally Posted by back to the top

It's quite incredible really - take out Vat, postage,packaging and staff to pick it from the warehouse and you must be very close to it actually costing nothing at all to Amazon

Yes, I read a piece just the otherday making the point that Amazon's business model seems to miss out the tiresome chore of actually turning a profit and wondering why the shareholders don't seem to mind. Doesn't stop me going for the amazing giveaways, especially on Kindle.

**back to the top** · 15th February 2013, 08:19

Don't suppose you have a link ? Being slightly nerdy , I'd like to have a read:)

Originally Posted by Newbear

Yes, I read a piece just the otherday making the point that Amazon's business model seems to miss out the tiresome chore of actually turning a profit and wondering why the shareholders don't seem to mind. Doesn't stop me going for the amazing giveaways, especially on Kindle.

**amh82** · 15th February 2013, 13:43

For a tenner that looks pretty good. Any 'real' pictures?

**Reeny** · 15th February 2013, 13:48

Originally Posted by amh82

For a tenner that looks pretty good. Any 'real' pictures?

Yep
There is a real picture on the amazon website advert linked in the first post.

**back to the top** · 15th February 2013, 14:00

just noticed it has a 2 year warranty !

**Andybhoy** · 15th February 2013, 14:11

Couldn't say no at that price either. Perfect for a beater that I don't need to worry about!!

**amh82** · 15th February 2013, 14:40

^^ not bad at all!

**RJM25R** · 15th February 2013, 14:51

I just spent more than that in Costa Coffee!

**Newbear** · 15th February 2013, 23:04

Originally Posted by back to the top

Don't suppose you have a link ? Being slightly nerdy , I'd like to have a read:)

Sorry, no. But I'll try and find it when I have time. Been busy moving house today but its out there somewhere.

**apm101** · 15th February 2013, 23:46

I know it's out by half a click, but does that bezel actually go round??

**jrpippen** · 16th February 2013, 14:00

I bought 2. Not sure why!

**rjwanderer22** · 16th February 2013, 15:26

You guys must be loaded....I've had to settle for the £8.00 offering ......

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sekonda-Anal...1024631&sr=8-5

**rjwanderer22** · 16th February 2013, 15:27

hahahaha....just looked at that link...the sekonda anal !!!!!

**back to the top** · 16th February 2013, 20:46

Originally Posted by rjwanderer22

You guys must be loaded....I've had to settle for the £8.00 offering ......

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sekonda-Anal...1024631&sr=8-5

I promise not to look down on your £8 sekonda when I'm wearing my £10 one .

**barty9** · 16th February 2013, 21:32

amazing value considering

**back to the top** · 19th February 2013, 20:27

Has anyone's been delivered yet? I've sent mine to the office and I won't be there again until Saturday .

**jrpippen** · 19th February 2013, 22:24

Originally Posted by back to the top

I promise not to look down on your £8 sekonda when I'm wearing my £10 one .

My Dad used to wear that one! I threw it in the garden pond when he had his Speedie and prs3 for his 60th! He was upset.

**back to the top** · 19th February 2013, 22:30

Originally Posted by jrpippen

My Dad used to wear that one! I threw it in the garden pond when he had his Speedie and prs3 for his 60th! He was upset.

Ha - a fitting end ! I can imagine my dad getting upset in similar circumstances

**J J Carter** · 20th February 2013, 08:19

I've been looking for a diver to complete my collection. Sorted.

**deepeedee** · 20th February 2013, 16:05

Mine arrived this morning, £10.00 including free post, great deal and my wife prefers it to my 'Pepsi' GMT

**back to the top** · 20th February 2013, 17:33

Originally Posted by deepeedee

Mine arrived this morning, £10.00 including free post, great deal and my wife prefers it to my 'Pepsi' GMT

Pop up a pic then please :)

**J J Carter** · 21st February 2013, 20:50

Mine arrived today, thanks to Amazon Prime membership

Bracelet really is a tad tight for me, will look at getting a link added. The bracelet ha polished centre links and brushed outer. The overall feel is quite 'light' but not like it fell out an Xmas cracker.

No lume AFAIK. Bezel rotates anti-clockwise direction only, quite stiff but with definite clicks.

Date window is pretty tiny, the strong lighting in the pic flatters its legibility. Positioning of the crown for the date quick-set was a bit hit and miss but it did work.

However for £10!

**chuck6699** · 21st February 2013, 22:51

I couldn't resist it either and like everyone else I'm not exactly sure why.

**back to the top** · 22nd February 2013, 12:23

Originally Posted by J J Carter

Mine arrived today, thanks to Amazon Prime membership

Bracelet really is a tad tight for me, will look at getting a link added. The bracelet ha polished centre links and brushed outer. The overall feel is quite 'light' but not like it fell out an Xmas cracker.

No lume AFAIK. Bezel rotates anti-clockwise direction only, quite stiff but with definite clicks.

Date window is pretty tiny, the strong lighting in the pic flatters its legibility. Positioning of the crown for the date quick-set was a bit hit and miss but it did work.

However for £10!

looking good for £10. I should pick mine up from the office over the weekend , If I have a spare link after adjusting , I am happy to send it to you if you still need one ?
I wear at between 7.25 and 7.5 so hopefully there will be a spare

**Sulie** · 22nd February 2013, 16:30

Bargan ... love them .. especially the price

**rjwanderer22** · 22nd February 2013, 16:59

Originally Posted by Sulie

Bargan ... love them .. especially the price

Absolutely ....and after the £8 (inc vat & del) bargain I was so jealous of you guys with the more expensive models that I succumbed and bought 2 of the pepsi bargains....one for daily use and the other for investment ....at around £7.50 plus vat & postage I thought it worth the risk ....even if I only double my money :-)

Arrived and look pretty good for the money....in fact how on earth are these made and shipped and retailed for buttons ..... I've paid more than this for a battery.. ??

**hellominky** · 22nd February 2013, 17:04

Weird, I keep looking at this thread and thinking wow, £10.

I don't need one. I have a few beaters.

But wow, £10.

I think we all know what I'm going to do.

**back to the top** · 22nd February 2013, 17:55

Originally Posted by hellominky

Weird, I keep looking at this thread and thinking wow, £10.

I don't need one. I have a few beaters.

But wow, £10.

I think we all know what I'm going to do.

Buy 2 :)

**neil62** · 23rd February 2013, 01:29

What the heck, just ordered one.

**oymd** · 23rd February 2013, 01:32

Originally Posted by amh82

For a tenner that looks pretty good. Any 'real' pictures?

pretty poor quality...but hey...for a tenner...can't complain...

Now...let me think...WHY did I order this...mmmm

**RJM25R** · 23rd February 2013, 05:51

One for the missus?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B006...pi=SL500_SY125

**neil62** · 23rd February 2013, 10:32

If the bracelet is pants I might put it on. NATO. But that would double the cost!

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