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    Beater for £300

    Morning all, I'm after a beater for general duties and have a couple in mind but was wondering what I'm missing for around £300. On my list so far is a G Shock GWG-1000, G Shock GPW-1000, Seiko Samurai or a modded SKX007 (or similar) of some type. Wanting a diver or G Shock, 41mm or larger and, unless a G Shock, on a bracelet with a black face. Currently have the following in my small collection:
    Omega PO
    Seiko Padi Turtle
    Seiko SKX007 (standard).
    Garmin Fenix 5

    Had a couple of Orients in the past but never really got on with them. Been looking a quite a few modded Seikos on eBay but it's a mine field. Any other suggestions for my price range?

    Thanks all.

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    If adding used watches, look no further than Steinhart. Great watches and support from them

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    PRS-3 - A little bit over budget but where else are you going to get a new 300m diver with a Swiss automatic movement for £340?


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    I would be looking at one of these at half your budget.

    Last edited by boring_sandwich; 10th October 2019 at 06:54.

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    Or along similar lines, one of these:

    Citizen again,

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Citizen-Div...0688682&sr=8-8

    Can be had for under £200, tough as old boots and leave some readies left over.


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    Preowned CWC RN Diver, you wouldn't regret it.

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    Seiko SKX gets my vote!


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    The Helm range are in-budget: https://helmwatches.com/watches.html.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigfish View Post
    If adding used watches, look no further than Steinhart. Great watches and support from them
    +1 for Steinhart. Excellent watches

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    Quote Originally Posted by Onespeed View Post
    Or along similar lines, one of these:

    Citizen again,

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Citizen-Div...0688682&sr=8-8

    Can be had for under £200, tough as old boots and leave some readies left over.

    +1 - this an excellent watch & very often my go to (& holiday) watch.

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    Precista, Steinhart (used) and Citizen would be my main ports of call.

    Although your current collection seems to make a £300 beater a bit superfluous.

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    Bought one of these for £309 (RRP £429) recently which is an excellent beater

    https://simpkinsjewellers.co.uk/watc...21k1?limit=100

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    Scurfa? The quartz ones are very good value

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    How about a Borealis? You might have to stretch the budget a little, but they fit your description perfectly. Weirdly there's always a better selection available via ebay (sold by the manufacturer I believe) than on the official website.

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    Thanks for all the suggestions. I've had a couple of Steinhart's over the years so fancy something else. Do like the look of the Citizen's, had one a while back but like Seiko theres quite a few to choose from so will start looking into them.

    Thanks again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Onespeed View Post
    Or along similar lines, one of these:

    Citizen again,

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Citizen-Div...0688682&sr=8-8

    Can be had for under £200, tough as old boots and leave some readies left over.

    Think this is winning so far👍

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    Seiko 5 SNZG13, currently £169 on Amazon, 42mm

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-Analo...fix=snz&sr=8-1

    Decent all round quality, the money's gone into the case and bracelet rather than the dial.


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    If you are keen on a Seiko why not fit in one of these, just over your budget I know.

    I have recently bought one and loving it. However not sure I would call it a beater but it's tough looking.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Der Amf View Post
    Seiko 5 SNZG13, currently £169 on Amazon, 42mm

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-Analo...fix=snz&sr=8-1

    Decent all round quality, the money's gone into the case and bracelet rather than the dial.


    Bugger , I need one of those now, not least of all because of this https://benshop.co.uk/seiko-5-automa...ens-watch.html

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    Eddie's new Smiths De Luxe Everest?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toddy View Post
    Think this is winning so far👍
    Use the change from your £300, to get yourself a navy blue Bonetto Cinturini 300 strap to go with it!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Tetlee View Post
    Preowned CWC RN Diver, you wouldn't regret it.
    Second vote for this, I use one for site visits etc & it's perfect for the job.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ENES View Post
    +1 - this an excellent watch & very often my go to (& holiday) watch.
    Quote Originally Posted by Onespeed View Post
    Or along similar lines, one of these:

    Citizen again,

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Citizen-Div...0688682&sr=8-8

    Can be had for under £200, tough as old boots and leave some readies left over.

    + 2 - bought one on holiday in Cornwall this summer. Great watch. Accurate within seconds a month and great looking. It is also relatively flat on the wrist, which I like. Also, eco drive means it's charged by any form of light, which for a quartz watch, for me, is great, as I hate having to go for battery changes in my watches.
    Last edited by 2012; 10th October 2019 at 16:27. Reason: Additional info.

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    Feel free to rip a noob a new-one, but IMHO this hoses the alternatives at ~20% overspend:


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    Prs 18q, been hammering mine for a few years now, great beater watch


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    Old seiko monster, black or orange used to be the go to for cheap, solid, reliable beaters. Not sure what prices are like these days but there's something very wrong if they are over £300

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    Omega PO for £300?


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    Quote Originally Posted by CatalystGuy View Post
    Omega PO for £300?


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    The Omega PO is one of the watches I listed as already having in my collection, not one I'm looking to buy for £300😉

    Thanks again for the suggestions, got some eBay/Google action to carry out now👍

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    I recently went for the newmark 71b for this role. While a limited release, I imagine they'll pop up for sale come December.

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    One of these, tough as old boots.


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    One of these two Seikos (probably have to be used)



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    Don’t discount the mini turtle, I have one and it thrives on beater duty.




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    Quote Originally Posted by Tetlee View Post
    Preowned CWC RN Diver, you wouldn't regret it.
    Interested in one of these at that price which I think is optimistic. I sold one a few years ago for more than that and have been looking for another!

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    Quote Originally Posted by namzo View Post
    Don’t discount the mini turtle, I have one and it thrives on beater duty.


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    I was just about to say something similar! If you can widen your search to used models, you could probably pick one up for £250ish. I did and I’m delighted with it. Perfect beater for me.




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    Quote Originally Posted by NCC66 View Post
    I was just about to say something similar! If you can widen your search to used models, you could probably pick one up for £250ish. I did and I’m delighted with it. Perfect beater for me.




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    Lovely, here’s mine:




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    +1

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    Well thanks for all the posts everyone, gave me some great ideas and had fun searching through them (sometimes think researching them is more fun than actually receiving them!). In the end I went with a Seiko Samurai. Bought used so under budget, thanks again.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Toddy View Post
    Well thanks for all the posts everyone, gave me some great ideas and had fun searching through them (sometimes think researching them is more fun than actually receiving them!). In the end I went with a Seiko Samurai. Bought used so under budget, thanks again.

    Very nice indeed.

    Was it within budget may I ask?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toddy View Post
    Well thanks for all the posts everyone, gave me some great ideas and had fun searching through them (sometimes think researching them is more fun than actually receiving them!). In the end I went with a Seiko Samurai. Bought used so under budget, thanks again.

    Very nice indeed.

    Was it within budget may I ask?

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    I would go Seiko samurai as well! Lovely watch I miss my one

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    Quote Originally Posted by fraz101 View Post
    Very nice indeed.

    Was it within budget may I ask?

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    Very nice indeed.

    Was it within budget may I ask?
    Yup, £30 under👍

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toddy View Post
    Well thanks for all the posts everyone, gave me some great ideas and had fun searching through them (sometimes think researching them is more fun than actually receiving them!). In the end I went with a Seiko Samurai. Bought used so under budget, thanks again.

    Great choice.


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    Totally agree it's a great choice. I'm wearing mine as I type, enjoy.

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    This calls for a Seiko MarineMaster!

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    Used Sumo, maybe an SRP, could get quite a nice g shock for that price too.
    Last edited by wileeeeeey; 12th October 2019 at 15:00.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Galaxia View Post
    This calls for a Seiko MarineMaster!
    Where can I buy one for £300?

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    That's a good choice. And will last forever if looked after.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toddy View Post
    Morning all, I'm after a beater for general duties and have a couple in mind but was wondering what I'm missing for around £300. On my list so far is a G Shock GWG-1000, G Shock GPW-1000, Seiko Samurai or a modded SKX007 (or similar) of some type. Wanting a diver or G Shock, 41mm or larger and, unless a G Shock, on a bracelet with a black face. Currently have the following in my small collection:
    Omega PO
    Seiko Padi Turtle
    Seiko SKX007 (standard).
    Garmin Fenix 5

    Had a couple of Orients in the past but never really got on with them. Been looking a quite a few modded Seikos on eBay but it's a mine field. Any other suggestions for my price range?

    Thanks all.
    You've already got an SKX007... start using it. It has been made exactly for your purposes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lampoc View Post
    PRS-3 - A little bit over budget but where else are you going to get a new 300m diver with a Swiss automatic movement for £340?

    Probably one of the best for value for money.
    Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.

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    Heimdallr 6105 hommage watch, sapphire crystal with inner AR, hack&handwind Seiko NH (4R), ceramic bezel insert, 200m WR (or 300?), perfect alignment,...if you dont mind hommages, give it a try...I did and I am very very pleased! Great value for the money
    I think you can make an order through EU warehouse (or pay additional 20€ or sth to ship it from EU) so no customs...

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