Best watches under 100 Euro price tier thread

This one is just within budget at 91.52 Euro including delivery.
The Orient Symphony is a great looking piece, cheaper than the Bambino but offering similar quality/value.
The main difference being; the Bambino has a domed crystal, whereas the Symphony has a flat crystal.
21 jewel automatic movement, exhibition caseback, genuine leather strap, date complication, 50 metre water resistance, stainless steel case (rather than plated).
https://www.skywatches.com.sg/reviews/orient-symphony-brown-leather-mens-watch-fer27007w-er27007w.htm
Nice video of it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqpcKQXrd1E

2shea wrote: »

Can't beat a nice Seiko 5

Agreed, for under 100 Euro the have the price tier covered. Great quality/value for the money. The 7S25 movement is well-proven, so one can forgive the crap folded link bracelets they come on. They had to cut costs somewhere, and they chose the right area. I think the SKX007 is also the best piece possible for the under 200 Euro price tier. Great value. I think either a Seiko 5 or SKX007 are both excellent starts to any collection.

Cienciano wrote: »

Some nice orients around. I like this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072MQJXQB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_lvxjBb7BXXCBV

But its over €100. If I had €100 to buy a watch right now I'd go with an Amphibian.
Here's 2 I like:
https://meranom.com/en/amphibian-classic/060/vostok-watch-amphibian-classic-060640.html

https://meranom.com/en/amphibian-classic/vostok-watch-amphibian-classic-960759.html

Agreed, the Bambino is a great piece for just over the budget so we should allow it (that price includes import tax deposit anyway).
Yes Vostok Amphibia's are also a good value/quality choice for under 100 Euro too. Like the Seiko 5's the bracelets are cheap folded rubbish; but one cannot complain as that is easily sorted.
Although I see Meranom is now offering them on solid link bracelets too now; so that is a good improvement.
Personally I prefer the Seiko 5 range to the Amphibia; mainly due to the 7S26 movement over the 2415b.
Also the Hardlex crystals are more scratch resistant than the lucite (acrylic) domed crystals in the Amphibia. But having said that, Polywatch or toothpaste will polish remove most scuffs.

2shea wrote: »

The Seiko 5 bracelet may be cheap and rubbish but I find them super comfortable, light and very easy to wear.

They do sound awful though when they are rattling while off the wrist. Terrible sound haha

Agreed, they are comfortable. I just find the folded links pull my arm hairs like an Epilady/Veet!
The Jubilee on an SKX007 is one of the most comfortable bracelets I have worn; but I just don't like the look. I prefer a Super Oyster on everything you see; more for looks than comfort to be honest.
The funny thing is, my 25 Euro Sekonda with folded links was one of the most comfortable pieces I have ever worn.
Another thing Rolex owners will never admit to; but the truth is, the Planet Ocean bracelet and clasp is much better and more comfortable than the Submariner one.
I am looking forward to the slim rivet link bracelet on the Black Bay. It looks as good as it feels. Nice stepping down to the links rather than tapered.

SeaFields wrote: »

Had a drunken impulse buy last night. Bought one of those Seiko 5 military. Blue face one came in at about 70 quid on amazon. Father's Day treat to myself!

Great choice. I think they are excellent quality/value with the well-proven 7S26 movement. The blue one is nice. Personally green is my favourite; but they come in loads of colours sure to suit everyone's respective taste. The exhibition caseback showing off the movement is a nice feature at this price tier too. Wear your new piece in good health.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-Automatic-Analogue-Display-SNK807K2/dp/B006CHML4I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529241687&sr=8-1&keywords=seiko+5+military+automatic

Classic retro Casio G-Shock. 60 Euro including delivery. As tough as a Nokia 3310. Enough said.
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/casio-g-shock-57/casio-g-shock-illuminator-alarm-chrono-dw-5600e-1v-dw5600e-1v-mens-watch-1293.html

At 109.58 Euro the Orient Mako 2 is slightly over budget; but its so good I think we should let it in.
This was the best price I could find online; shipped from Hong Kong (value declared is 35 Euro so might even make it through Irish customs untaxed if one is lucky).
A great value/quality piece. 200 metre water resistance, lovely blue sunburst dial, applied indices, good lume, screw down crown and caseback, solid link bracelet.
For the price it really is a good quality piece.
http://www.dutyfreeislandshop.com/orient-faa02002d9-faa02002d-mako-ii-mechanical-automatic-divers-watch
See the review of it below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrHFc2MjzAM

Wibbs wrote: »

Reading this thread, I remembered there was a time, not so long ago, maybe five years ago, where I would jump in like the gobshite I am and witter on about what you could get in very nice vintage pieces for under a hundred quid(I have in the past). Sadly since then not nearly so much. Even some of my "you spent money on that yoke" watches have gone silly money, or just can't be found too easily. It's an "interesting time" for vintage folks. My old guide, nay rule, of never going above two hundred euro/pounds/punts/dollars/quid on eBay that got me some very nice/rare/quality watches would get me little if anything today. Though you can still get some cool vintage Russian stuff for that money.

Interesting read, thank you. Apart from Russian brands; are there any other vintage ones that still offer value these days? Personally I like the vintage Omega Seamaster's; and think there is still good value to be had with them. Although the 1970's wasn't their best period for movements as I am sure you know well.
I like ones like this solid 18K one. What do you think of it?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Gents-Omega-Seamaster-Automatic-18ct-Solid-Gold/263759118204?hash=item3d6944bf7c:g:rWYAAOSwYRham~u7