Recommend a minimalist watch.

TimeToShine

Looking for something in the 150-350 price range. A basic template would be something like this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stainless-Steel-Moderna-Black-Leather/dp/B0007RTBOC/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1403455996&sr=8-15&keywords=movado

A black leather strap and black face are pretty much what I'm looking for. Anything else on the face would be okay, the one above is a bit too bare for my liking. Small wrists so a small face is preferred.

Thanks.

Zagato

What about the watch from the Guinness Christmas ad?
http://www.citizenwatch.com/en-ir/watches/watch-detail/?model=BM8240-03E

Will have a longer think about it...

Thirdfox

Either of these take your fancy?

http://www.good-stuffs.com/Classic-Rodina-automatic-wrist-watch-OEM-by-Sea-Gull-ST17_p_156.html

http://www.good-stuffs.com/Enhanced-Rodina-automatic-wrist-watch-by-Sea-Gull-ST2130_p_217.html

TimeToShine

Thanks for the suggestions guys, I like the look of all of them - the Rodinas are cheaper, does that make them a bargain or worse than the Citizen quality wise?

Also there was a few other posts which seem to have disappeared...there was a Seagull watch which looked pretty tidy.

Menas

You wont get more minimalist than this watch! I bought one after seeing Peasant's pics.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=84035335

Zagato

What about an Orient, here's one with a power reserve meter on the dial for a little bit of detail. Japanese in house movement rather than a chinese movement

The Pheasant2

Sun dial.

Thirdfox

TimeToShine wrote: »

Thanks for the suggestions guys, I like the look of all of them - the Rodinas are cheaper, does that make them a bargain or worse than the Citizen quality wise?

Also there was a few other posts which seem to have disappeared...there was a Seagull watch which looked pretty tidy.

Comparing my Citizen NY2300 to my Seagulls I see little difference in quality, then again I'm only slightly more impressed by the Omega so maybe I'm a "it's all fine" kind of guy. The Russian Amphibia is a noticeable drop in quality from both my Citizen and Seagull though.

I think there are a few reviews of the Rodinas on watchuseek. People seem quite positive about them.

Zagato wrote: »

What about an Orient, here's one with a power reserve meter on the dial for a little bit of detail. Japanese in house movement rather than a chinese movement

Ain't nothing wrong with an "in-house" Chinese movement (ST17/ST2130) I believe Rodina are OEM Seagull.

bernard0368

I have a Rodina on a mesh strap lovely watch and keeps great time.

TimeToShine

Zagato wrote: »

What about an Orient, here's one with a power reserve meter on the dial for a little bit of detail. Japanese in house movement rather than a chinese movement

Have to say I love the look of this. Where's the best place to buy online?

Had a look at that other thread and saw a lovely Meistersinger someone posted - practically had my wallet out on a watch website before I saw the price :eek:

blindsider

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/search/results.html?search_in_description=1&keyword=EL05004

in white, but I presume they'll get the black one in soon. worth an email anyway. €205 incl delivery - but you might get stung for ~€20 Customs.


doesn't get more minimalist than this...

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/citizen-eco-drive-53/citizen-eco-drive-stilleto-super-thin-ar1110-11h-mens-watch-3077.html

it's 4.7mm thin!

Zagato

TimeToShine wrote: »

Have to say I love the look of this. Where's the best place to buy online?

Had a look at that other thread and saw a lovely Meistersinger someone posted - practically had my wallet out on a watch website before I saw the price :eek:

The Meistersingers are nice, you should Google 'Schauer Einzeiger' for some nice pics too

There should be a link to buy that watch if you click on the link I posted, I bought my Orient on long Island watch website, but if you buy from outside EU, you may end up with custom bill