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Affordable Mechanicals

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  • 22-10-2010 12:02pm
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    Snake_Doctor
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭


    Having looked at Swiss/German watches for a while and coming to the conclusion that I wont be able to afford for a long time, I decided to try an alternative.
    I found this forum. http://forums.watchuseek.com/f10/
    Basically Russian watches. It became clear from lurking that a good robust mechanical could be got for a fraction of the cost of a swiss.
    I ordered this watch http://www.meranom.com/amphibian-classic-46/amphibian-classic-060335.html
    50 yoyos inc delivery
    It took about 2 weeks to come. Customs opened it and had no interest.
    I am delighted with it, think the AK-47 of the watch world. I feel it is an affordable way into new mechanical watches, and the way thinks are, I feel it is good to highlight alternatives. You can also get Russian watches that have been "Europeanised"
    Have a look at this thread
    http://forums.watchuseek.com/f10/so-what-exactly-do-you-get-461439.html
    Thats me asking the question.
    I have a second Vostok inbound.
    Best,
    S'Doctor


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    #2
    corpo3030
    Closed Accounts Posts: 179 ✭✭corpo3030


    I have the blue dialled Amphibia with the scuba diver on the dial. Good value for the money, although mine needs regulating. Just wish it had a quick setting date function.


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