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petewho 11-05-2008 02:44 PM
Re: What are good watch brands *not uber expensive
 
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Originally Posted by SeanGAR (Post 52663)
Hard to beat Seiko or Citizen. I haven't seen a reasonably prices Swiss watch in 10 years or so ... used to be you could get a nice Glycine, Epos, Fortis, Oris, Revue Thommen or Zeno for under $400. Not any more. And mechanical watches are cool, but normally need servicing each 5-8 years, which is not cheap. Seiko mechanicals are basically throw away .. it would cost as much to service as buy a new one unless you are lucky and have a good watchmaker nearby.
:tpd:
I own two Oris, some Invictas, and many-many-many Seikos (all are automatic). The Seikos are by far the best value and are very durable. Some of my Seikos are from the early 70's and still going strong.

DBall 11-05-2008 02:50 PM
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I didn't see the name Skagen around... I love mine!

Cigary 11-05-2008 03:22 PM
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Hard to beat a Seiko as I have had one for almost 25 years and has never,,ever given me trouble. I have about 3 movados but that will put you into the uber pricing, unless you get them in the Carribean,,super cheap with no tax.

DMK 11-05-2008 03:24 PM
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I've had my Pulsar for going on 24 yrs. Three crystals and I don't know how many batteries, but it's my daily wearer and has taken a beating....

floydp 11-05-2008 03:37 PM
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I wear a Seiko military auto to work and a Citizen eco the rest of the time. Have a few other Seiko's from 5 years(quartz) to almost 30(Auto) years old. Never had any trouble with either brand.

mosesbotbol 10-24-2010 11:07 AM
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Happen to see the Omega online for sale. This is a lot of watch for the money. Triple date and Chrono is quite fancy and from a good brand like Omega. Site had it for $1,150.00!

http://www.sinlianpawnshop.com/images/DSC05828.JPG

I am not connected to the vendor, justing passing a nice along to whomever may be interested.

GolfNut 10-24-2010 11:14 AM
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I quit wearing a watch about 7 years ago when I finally quit working for someone else. It felt like a shackle to me. But, my preference then was a Wenger brand watch. There are some awfully good deals on these if you search around and they are a quality piece.

s15driftking 10-24-2010 11:36 AM
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Seiko, Hamilton, Mido, Marathon, Boschett, Longines, Welder, Bathys, and Ball.

Patrick B 10-24-2010 11:57 AM
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I have two watches and both are Bulova. Paid about $200 a pop and I love both of them. They do eat batteries pretty regularly, though.

BigCat 10-24-2010 12:51 PM
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My wife bought me a watch from Kenneth Cole - I've had it for about 6 years now - it is a really nice watch and she paid about $150 for it. I still get complimented on it regularly.

Buckeye Jack 10-24-2010 02:02 PM
Re: What are good watch brands *not uber expensive*
 
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Originally Posted by Patrick B (Post 1035044)
I have two watches and both are Bulova. Paid about $200 a pop and I love both of them. They do eat batteries pretty regularly, though.
Got a Bulova Marine Star back in February and love it. Haven't had to change the time on it once. Just curious, roughly how often do you have to change your batteries? Haven't had to change them yet on mine.

joeobx 10-24-2010 02:29 PM
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http://www.casiosalesandservice.com/...320R-1EV!Casio

Ive had this watch for the last 3 1/2 - 4 yrs and it has taken a beating, did just buy a new G shock GIEZ because I got tired of the the Casio

BigFrank 10-24-2010 05:16 PM
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I have a Freestyle Shark Diving watch. I paid under 50$ for it 15 years ago. It still works. Ive had to replaced the batteries twice and the wrist band once. I almost never take it off. I've done everything with it and it still works.

Resipsa 10-25-2010 08:00 AM
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any of you watch guys have any info on bueche-girod watches?

Was given one as a gift a long time ago (circa 1995), was thinking about starting to wear it again. Haven't worn a watch in eons.

mosesbotbol 10-25-2010 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Resipsa (Post 1035820)
any of you watch guys have any info on bueche-girod watches?
They use to be made in Biel up till the late 1970's and moved to Geneva. I think their hayday was a while back (at least while they were in Biel). If your watch is from the 60's, it should be pretty well decorated movement.

Resipsa 10-25-2010 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol (Post 1035905)
They use to be made in Biel up till the late 1970's and moved to Geneva. I think their hayday was a while back (at least while they were in Biel). If your watch is from the 60's, it should be pretty well decorated movement.
No, 1995. Still a very nice looking watch, don't know about the movement.


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