Was thinking of a watch for Christmas, Any ideas?

Outkast_IRE

I was having a quick look online and this seiko caught my eye , and its in my price range
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-Kinetic-Scuba-Unidirectional-SKA427P1/dp/B001QEIO1G/ref=sr_1_5?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1352841719&sr=1-5

Any body own one or similar ? im open to other ideas, im looking for something different to the usual watches.

ThebitterLemon

Lovely looking watch.

Others on here should better able to proffer alternatives

iggy

What about this Siko SKX007
Very popular watch and if u wanted to go down the modding
Road google " yobokies"
Lots of people have ordered from creationwatches
And not paid any customs but there's always a chance u will have to
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-divers-60/seiko-automatic-diver-200m-japan-skx007j6-nato-watch-2742.html

Bullseye1

That is a nice Seiko. You really cannot go wrong with Seiko and value for money.

Nonoperational

I actually really like the Seiko you posted.

blindsider

OP - this might be worth a look..http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-Sports-Automatic-Gents-SNZB23J2/dp/B000SA8UWC/ref=sr_1_8?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1352857068&sr=1-8

Also, try Steinhart or Quondam

http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/OCEAN-BLACK-DLC,259.html


can't find a Quondam link, but GIYF!

Outkast_IRE

blindsider wrote: »

OP - this might be worth a look..http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-Sports-Automatic-Gents-SNZB23J2/dp/B000SA8UWC/ref=sr_1_8?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1352857068&sr=1-8

Also, try Steinhart or Quondam

http://www.steinhartwatches.de/en/OCEAN-BLACK-DLC,259.html


can't find a Quondam link, but GIYF!

The steinhart is lovely , just a bit out of my price range at the moment though.

Wftablueboy

I was in the Jervis centre today and noticed Fields have a window full of discounted watches including Seikos and Tissots , well worth a look....

Fabritzo

Are you sure you want an all black watch, they look good on websites but not so great on my wrist! I'd recommend the new seiko solar chronographs.

Outkast_IRE

Wftablueboy wrote: »

I was in the Jervis centre today and noticed Fields have a window full of discounted watches including Seikos and Tissots , well worth a look....

I am in cork so, Dublin isn't a goer for me . For a watch of that value it might not be worth the trip

Outkast_IRE

Fabritzo wrote: »

Are you sure you want an all black watch, they look good on websites but not so great on my wrist! I'd recommend the new seiko solar chronographs.

Here is a look at one on the wrist , I think it looks well, http://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/seiko-kinetic-200m-black-ip-coated-diver-ska427p1-mini-review-wrist-shots-258084.html

I will look at the solar chronographs there now.

Outkast_IRE

iggy wrote: »

What about this Siko SKX007
Very popular watch and if u wanted to go down the modding
Road google " yobokies"
Lots of people have ordered from creationwatches
And not paid any customs but there's always a chance u will have to
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-divers-60/seiko-automatic-diver-200m-japan-skx007j6-nato-watch-2742.html

The skx007 looks nice too, it one im now considering.
That's a great website too , thanks for linking it.

iggy

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

The skx007 looks nice too, it one im now considering.
That's a great website too , thanks for linking it.

Have a look at this thread, lots of pics of the Skx007
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/show-off-your-skx007-009s-262404.html

Outkast_IRE

The Seiko orange monsters are tempting too

how do you guys find the prices in shops in Ireland , I might stop by a few shops in the next few weeks ? is there generally a big price difference ?

93Cab

The Orange Monsters are not available in shops in Ireland. I only got interested in watches lately after following a thread on a Forum called UK Saabs( hence the user name) which lead me to a 35 page thread on Pistonheads called I want a Monster. So I went onto Creations website and the Orange was out of stock, bought the Black, scratched the face, ordered a Sapphire crystal from Yobokies, decided to order a custom face and hands, and now I'm hooked! I still want an OM but they have gone up from €155 on Creation to €200 as its now a J model instead of a K. There is also a new model which I dont like in the OM but love in the BM. But now you guys have got me looking at Steinhart 44's! And thats the last time I'll post just back from the pub! Check Creation!

pawrick

If looking on creation watches register for their mails as they send out discount codes from time to time

e.g got this additional 6% discount a few hours ago for the watched linked to below

Enter code CTZRD in the "Comments/Instructions/Codes (Optional):" section while checking out for discount. (Use standard checkout and not PayPal Express Checkout)

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/citizen-radio-controlled-204/citizen-eco-drive-global-radio-controlled-cb0027-00e-mens-watch-3454.html?currency=EUR&zenid=41733ff7fdc124db4d7be7173d771eb7

iggy

There's a OM K version on Creation now for €161 delivered
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-divers-60/seiko-divers-automatic-orange-monster-skx781k-skx781-200m-mens-watch-711.html

93Cab

iggy wrote: »

There's a OM K version on Creation now for €161 delivered
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-divers-60/seiko-divers-automatic-orange-monster-skx781k-skx781-200m-mens-watch-711.html

Thats been out of stock for weeks! I'll have to go for it!

iggy

93Cab wrote: »

Thats been out of stock for weeks! I'll have to go for it!

Yea I went for one myself. That's 3 seiko divers I have incoming now.

I have to try fill up my lidl tea bag box :-)

93Cab

iggy wrote: »

There's a OM K version on Creation now for €161 delivered
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-divers-60/seiko-divers-automatic-orange-monster-skx781k-skx781-200m-mens-watch-711.html

Sold out again!

Ryath

93Cab wrote: »

Sold out again!

Argg!:mad: Had all but pulled the trigger on it this morning but didn't have time to do the order. Any where else to buy Monsterwatches.eu seems the best price but from reading here can be slow to reply?

£153 on rubber from amazon.co.uk + another £40 for the steel bracelet doesn't seem to bad. Just over €230 and I would have two straps.

Or Ebay for just under €220
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/LATEST-SEIKO-DIVER-ORANGE-MONSTER-SKX781K1-Metal-Band-/110949920400?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item19d5216e90#ht_5192wt_1271

93Cab

Still on Creation with rubber strap for €151! RK Watchouse are a good bit cheaper if you go onto their non Ebay website, they have the BM for £150 as against £163 on Ebay, postage is cheaper too. They have no OM's in stock at the moment, but a phone call might get them to sell one of their last two Ebay ones!

Ryath

93Cab wrote: »

Still on Creation with rubber strap for €151!

Thinking it's worth paying the extra 30 for amazon though will cost at least that if I'm stung for customs.

93Cab

Some of those Amazon sellers are in the Far East anyway. Cheapest UK seller I can see on Amazon is £186!

Outkast_IRE

Ok guys think I will go for black monster or Orange monster with steel bracelet.

Now for a question...... whats the story with warranty is there something I should be looking at with the seller to ensure its all legit etc. #

the watch im looking at is Seiko SKX781K Orange Monster
or
Seiko Mens 200m "Black Monster" Divers With Steel Bracelet SKX779k

if anyone see them at a good price etc feel free to post.

93Cab

The cheapest BM that I'm aware of other than Creation is RK Watchouse (nonEbay) at €196 inc postage with full warranty (steel bracelet). The cheapest OM in UK is again RK on Ebay! Believe me I check the OM prices on an almost daily basis!

Outkast_IRE

93Cab wrote: »

The cheapest BM that I'm aware of other than Creation is RK Watchouse (nonEbay) at €196 inc postage with full warranty (steel bracelet). The cheapest OM in UK is again RK on Ebay! Believe me I check the OM prices on an almost daily basis!

I have sent them an email, i didnt see the OM on their website but it is on their ebay account, i asked them must i buy it through ebay or will they sell directly.

Outkast_IRE

Any idea how much customs would be on this if you got caught for it ?

Has anyone used this site before ?
http://www.mrwatch.com/seiko_skx781k_watch-1681857666.aspx

Overall rating is good on Bizrate , any opinions welcomed.

HDMI

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

Any idea how much customs would be on this if you got caught for it ?

I recently paid $90 customs on a declared value of $350, so it is a good percentage and may effect where you purchase it from. The customs charge is not only based on the cost of the item, they also include the price that you paid for shipping in their calculation.

On every occasion when FedEx has been the shipping agent I have always received a bill for customs charges, on the other hand I have never had to pay when USPS or EMS shipped the watch.

93Cab

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

Any idea how much customs would be on this if you got caught for it ?

Has anyone used this site before ?
http://www.mrwatch.com/seiko_skx781k_watch-1681857666.aspx

Overall rating is good on Bizrate , any opinions welcomed.

Possibly an academic question. as the watch is unavailable!

Outkast_IRE

93Cab wrote: »

Possibly an academic question. as the watch is unavailable!

**** it wasnt earlier when i first checked

93Cab

They should change the name of the OM to the Scarlet Pimpernel! I check Creation every day, it's been in and out of stock about five times inthe last two months. I'm sure it will be back in stock in the next few weeks!

Eoin

Are you only looking at new Seikos, or would a second hand one in good condition do the trick?

Outkast_IRE

Eoin wrote: »

Are you only looking at new Seikos, or would a second hand one in good condition do the trick?

Preferably new. But if something came up at the right price and condition it would be considered.

Outkast_IRE

Seiko SKX781K Orange Monster with the stainless steel braclet
is back in stock on creationwatches .
I got my order in €159 with delivery
fingers crossed i dont get caught at customs :pac:

I might though as it shipped with fedex...... will have to wait and see.
I will check back in when it arrives

93Cab

Just ordered mine as well! I think I'm going to pull the Yobokies dial and put my original BM dial back on so I have a contrasting pair! The red blood monster dial has appalling lume!

Outkast_IRE

Watch arrived, didnt get caught for customs , very impressive service.

Watch is a beauty delighted i went for the orange monster

iggy

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

Watch arrived, didnt get caught for customs , very impressive service.

Watch is a beauty delighted i went for the orange monster

My Orange Monster arrived today too.
It looks and feels great.
Now to get the bracelet adjusted. Will have to try to get to a
Jewellers tomorrow as I don't think I could do it myself.
The bracelet uses collar and pin so if u lose a collar when taking
Out the pin you are in trouble.
Here's a tuturial if u wanted to do yourself

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WatchTools/BraceletSizingTools/AFBraceletSizingToolUse.htm

Outkast_IRE

iggy wrote: »

My Orange Monster arrived today too.
It looks and feels great.
Now to get the bracelet adjusted. Will have to try to get to a
Jewellers tomorrow as I don't think I could do it myself.
The bracelet uses collar and pin so if u lose a collar when taking
Out the pin you are in trouble.
Here's a tuturial if u wanted to do yourself

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WatchTools/BraceletSizingTools/AFBraceletSizingToolUse.htm

The jewellers will do it for a few euro. It will be a week or so before i get the chance to pop into the jewllers id say though.