What are good watch brands *not uber expensive* - Page 2

mosesbotbol · 10-24-2010, 11:07 AM

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!

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

GolfNut · 10-24-2010, 11:14 AM

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

Seiko, Hamilton, Mido, Marathon, Boschett, Longines, Welder, Bathys, and Ball.

Patrick B · 10-24-2010, 11:57 AM

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.

Buckeye Jack · 10-24-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick B

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.

BigCat · 10-24-2010, 12:51 PM

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.

joeobx · 10-24-2010, 02:29 PM

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

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.

10-25-2010, 08:00 AM

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

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.

10-25-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

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.

10-24-2010, 11:07 AM	#1
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: What are good watch brands not uber expensive 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! I am not connected to the vendor, justing passing a nice along to whomever may be interested. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

10-24-2010, 11:14 AM	#2
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Re: What are good watch brands not uber expensive 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.

10-24-2010, 11:36 AM	#3
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: What are good watch brands not uber expensive Seiko, Hamilton, Mido, Marathon, Boschett, Longines, Welder, Bathys, and Ball. __________________ diamonds/guns

10-24-2010, 11:57 AM	#4
Patrick B Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 713 Trading: (6)	Re: What are good watch brands not uber expensive 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.

10-24-2010, 12:51 PM	#6
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: What are good watch brands not uber expensive 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. __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain

10-24-2010, 02:29 PM	#7
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: What are good watch brands not uber expensive 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 __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

10-24-2010, 05:16 PM	#8
BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Re: What are good watch brands not uber expensive 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. __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "

10-25-2010, 08:00 AM	#9
Resipsa Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What are good watch brands not uber expensive 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.

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