Thread: Watch on a budget

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Thats no problem. Just send it back to Rolex and they'll have it running and looking as good as new for you. It will just set you back somewhere between $700 to a grand + depending on what it needs.

Yea, that about sums it up. One could buy a couple of nice Seiko's for the cost of a "tune-up" on the Rolex. I'm just having a hard time parting with that kind of dough when I have a perfectly functional Seiko (minus the diamonds and the real gold). Between the Rolex & the BMW, no matter what the problem, the solution seems to be the magic number of $700 to repair it.

I have been meaning to get a nice watch (tired of Casio ) for quite some time now but always thought the really nice ones that are not battery operated are out of my range.
Looking at the thread I decided to check out those Seiko watches and got this one
Amazon.com: Seiko Men's SKX009 Diver's Automatic Watch: Seiko: Watches
A very good price from Amazon, and nice big size as I like bigger watches.

Another one worth looking at is here:
Swiss Watches, Classic Watches, Designer, Gold and Diamond Watches

He started off very cheap, I had a C6 Kingfisher which i loved (sadly lost it on holiday). But the quality was superb. Also nice if your wanting some thing a little different from the main makers.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Just send it back to Rolex and they'll have it running and looking as good as new for you. It will just set you back somewhere between $700 to a grand + depending on what it needs.

Depending on the vintage of watch, no they won't.

I know a guy though. Does great work for less then 700.00, too.

Drop me a line if you want contact info.

Lexus effect…Seikos are great!!!.. price friendly...and probably tell time more accurately then most premium Swiss brands and serviced less. But at the end of the day I would prob take a Vintage Omega that’s 1-2 minutes off per week. I’m part of watchuseek.com, find a seller/ member that you can talk too and look on Ebay as well. Make sure you see movement pics etc and check reviews from other buyers. Also Flea markets or Antique markets with watchmakers on site they got some cool fully working vintages at a good price. I got a vintage Omega Seamaster Day/Date, but the days of the week are in Spanish. I got It on ebay for $240 w/ shipping, the English version went for like $800-$1000 dollars not serviced mine was mint with a few scratches.

If I was the OP I would get a quartz piece and not spend much more than $100 bucks. There are Seiko's and Citizens and when shop NBC has their deals you can get an Invicta Quartz for less than $100.

My wife bought me a citizen Eco drive watch a couple years back that I believe is solar. As long as it spends time outside or on a window sill it keeps time well enough plus it's pretty thin and stays out if the way. That being said, I love my Timex. It gets worn 80% of the time even though it looks like crap. I'm thinking I may replace it with a High Gear altimiter watch this year.

For that price range, it is hard to beat the Seiko Monster. On sale for $150 shipped on Amazon right now. I have a bias for divers, and of course it will depend on how big your wrist is. The orange is a little bit more, but still in your budget.

Amazon.com: Seiko Men's SKX779 "Black Monster" Automatic Dive Stainless Steel Strap Watch: Seiko: Watches

Originally Posted by LinacMan

+1 on the advice to get a Seiko. I inherited an insanely expensive Rolex when my father passed last fall - it's incredibly beautiful, but doesn't keep time as good as my Seiko. I've had 3 or 4 Seikos over the years and they're great!

Pssst... I'll trade ya some Livis for it .

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

I'd suggest looking into Seikos. If you don't see one you like, you can contact yobokies (just google him); he is well known and respected for modding Seiko's, and I believe his prices are reasonable. I'd also suggest that you consider joining a watch forum, even if just for access to their B/S/T's. Buying lightly used watches can save you a fair bit. I'm on watchuseek.com myself.

Don't get too hung up on what strap a watch comes with, because you can always get a new one.

I picked up a Wester Bro off you BTW very happy with it!...have you picked up a Yobokies before? I never owned a Seiko and if i where to get one it would be his modded Monster. I guess buying Swiss was embeded in my head for some reason, but this guys watch mods are awsome.