Cheap Beater for Pool/ Beach.

Chuck_Norris · 25-05-2015 11:31am #1

So,

as the title says, I'm looking for a cheap beater for the pool/ beach. Eoin had a nice on in the for sale thread, but unfortunately no longer available, as this would have been ideal.

I've been looking around the bay and amazon, and not seeing anything similar, for similar money (obviously enough).

Anybody have any suggestions for something similar style, for similar sort of money?

blue5000 · 25-05-2015 11:47am

Not sure what your budget is, seiko 5 on creation, 30m €68 incl shipping?

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-automatic-sports-89/seiko-5-automatic-21-jewels-snke59k1-snke59k-mens-watch-5943.html

Eoin · 25-05-2015 11:48am

Sorry about that!

New - maybe a Vostok? Or a Casio?

Chuck_Norris · 25-05-2015 11:54am

Eoin wrote: »

Sorry about that!

New - maybe a Vostok? Or a Casio?

No need at all to apologise Eoin. My fault for procrastinating. I had seen that Casio alright, but there's another on Adverts that's kinda caught my eye as well, as long as it hasn't sold.

Linky

I reckon either of them would look pretty OK on a NATO.

Eoin · 25-05-2015 11:58am

That looks good. If it's a big watch it could look quite top heavy on a thin NATO though. I tried 2 different ones with a big diver I got, and went for a leather strap instead (I just hate the feel and look of rubber straps).

Chuck_Norris · 25-05-2015 12:01pm

Eoin wrote: »

That looks good. If it's a big watch it could look quite top heavy on a thin NATO though. I tried 2 different ones with a big diver I got, and went for a leather strap instead (I just hate the feel and look of rubber straps).

I'd be slightly concerned about that as well myself. But I'm also of the same opinion as you. Hate rubber straps. It just don't feel natural.

Eoin · 25-05-2015 12:06pm

I suppose NATOs are cheap enough that it's not a big risk - it could look fine depending on how the lugs are positioned, curved etc. It'll probably be fine.

Homer · 25-05-2015 12:12pm

There's a lovely little Seiko 5 Automatic up on adverts for a measly €65 at the moment and you might get it a little cheaper than that too. Hard to beat that IMO and its on a NATO too

http://www.adverts.ie/sports/seiko-5-automatic-military-watch/8069716

Chuck_Norris · 25-05-2015 12:20pm

Homer wrote: »

There's a lovely little Seiko 5 Automatic up on adverts for a measly €65 at the moment and you might get it a little cheaper than that too. Hard to beat that IMO and its on a NATO too

http://www.adverts.ie/sports/seiko-5-automatic-military-watch/8069716

Cheers Homer,

I'd seen that one as well, but the only thing putting me off it is the size. I'd rather something slightly larger. If all came to all, I'd go for it though.

Homer · 25-05-2015 1:38pm

Yeah 38mm can be a little on the small side depending on your wrist size, and what you normally wear as a daily watch. You get used to the smaller size after a day or so if it's a holiday watch.

HDMI · 25-05-2015 1:48pm

If you are going to go the Casio route try amazon only £35 with free shipping.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Casio-MTD-1053D-1AVES-Bracelet-Analogue-Watch/dp/B002U0KHP6/ref=sr_1_1?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1432557944&sr=1-1&keywords=casio+MDV106

Chuck_Norris · 25-05-2015 10:33pm

So I'm most likely going to.go down the Casio route. Either the one on Adverts that I'd linked above. Or This

Either of them would be put on a NATO/ Zulu. Any opinions from anybody?

Lex Luthor · 26-05-2015 10:09am

Homer wrote: »

There's a lovely little Seiko 5 Automatic up on adverts for a measly €65 at the moment and you might get it a little cheaper than that too. Hard to beat that IMO and its on a NATO too

http://www.adverts.ie/sports/seiko-5-automatic-military-watch/8069716

I got one of these a few yrs ago for the same purpose, but after a while I found it too small. Its the beige one I got, changed it to a leather strap and wife wears it on occasions.

What I really should have got was an Orient Mako on the rubber strap..bit more substantial a watch and the same internals

Lex Luthor · 27-05-2015 4:57pm

What about something like this?

http://www.parniswatch.net/index.php?gOo=goods_details.dwt&goodsid=1403&productname=

Automatic, sapphire, nylon strap, decent size, very easy to read, wont break the bank..!!

Chuck_Norris · 27-05-2015 5:44pm

Lex Luthor wrote: »

What about something like this?

http://www.parniswatch.net/index.php?gOo=goods_details.dwt&goodsid=1403&productname=

Automatic, sapphire, nylon strap, decent size, very easy to read, wont break the bank..!!

Cheers Lex, that's damn near ideal. Would prefer a wee but more water resistance, but coukd live with that. Any idea on lead times from Parnis?

I do have a mate who owns a Jewellers,that owes me a favour or two checking for me as well. So I may see what he can come up with as well.

Finglas Incubus · 29-05-2015 2:16pm

Lex Luthor wrote: »

What about something like this?

http://www.parniswatch.net/index.php?gOo=goods_details.dwt&goodsid=1403&productname=

Automatic, sapphire, nylon strap, decent size, very easy to read, wont break the bank..!!

I like Parnis watches, I have a couple but I wouldn't trust them in terms of water resistance, regardless of what the spec says. I've had some fog up after washing your hands and others that can be worn in the shower without problem. Better safe than sorry. That Casio linked above looks like great value.

Cheap Beater for Pool/ Beach.

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