Today's bargain watch that I'm not buying

Rjd2 · 30-10-2019 7:39pm

Krombopulos Michael wrote: »

those are tempting.

ha:P.

Trying to distract myself in the hope I forget about the discount.

I think they have a 25% discount on black friday also btw.

11-11-2019 1:19pm

Parnis Daytona for $64.60 in the Aliexpress 11.11 sale
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000237758329.html

Not a personal endorsement of the watch or seller, buyer beware etc

Parnis GMT for $67.67 on Aliexpress (you have to click the $2 coupon button a few times to get $6 off)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32864000673.html

I believe only the black bezel Parnis GMT is ceramic, the Pepsi, Batman etc are aluminium.

hitemfrank · 11-11-2019 7:07pm

I figure I should post this in here.

Nezumi are launching new versions of their Loews chronograph next year so are selling current stock of two models for 35% off.

This one https://www.nezumistudios.com/product/loews-ref-lq1-302/ and this one https://www.nezumistudios.com/product/loews-ref-lq1-433/

Discount applied at checkout.

darragh o meara · 11-11-2019 7:33pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Parnis Daytona for $64.60 in the Aliexpress 11.11 sale
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000237758329.html

Not a personal endorsement of the watch or seller, buyer beware etc

Parnis GMT for $67.67 on Aliexpress (you have to click the $2 coupon button a few times to get $6 off)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32864000673.html

I believe only the black bezel Parnis GMT is ceramic, the Pepsi, Batman etc are aluminium.

My batman Parnis has a ceramic bezel. Pretty decent watch for what it is. I have a few Parnis watches in the collection and have yet to get a bad one. Only problem I had is with the rolex knockoff glidelock clasp which is a little looser than I'd like.

saccades · 12-11-2019 11:41pm

darragh o meara wrote: »

My batman Parnis has a ceramic bezel. Pretty decent watch for what it is. I have a few Parnis watches in the collection and have yet to get a bad one. Only problem I had is with the rolex knockoff glidelock clasp which is a little looser than I'd like.

99% sure only rolex do a genuine ceramic pepsi due to colour bleed qc issues, batman is additive so easy enough.

Other ceramic pepsi are blue with red paint or sapphired to fool.

13-11-2019 1:10pm

G-Shock GAW-100B €79 watchshop.com (discount code CASIO25)

https://www.watchshop.com/mens-casio-g-shock-waveceptor-alarm-chronograph-radio-controlled-watch-gaw-100b-1aer-p100014524.html

Ana-digi G-Shock with solar charging and multiband sync.

fat bloke · 13-11-2019 2:52pm

Here's a question I often have wrt g-shocks. I always thought the awesome almost torch-like electroluminescent backlight of my very first g-shock 25 years ago was standard. But it ain't. Some of them have a poxy, feeble aul' micro-bulb-in-one-corner light, which frankly does little enough to illuminate most of the watch face.

-How do you know which watches have it and which don't?

13-11-2019 3:23pm

fat bloke wrote: »

Here's a question I often have wrt g-shocks. I always thought the awesome almost torch-like electroluminescent backlight of my very first g-shock 25 years ago was standard. But it ain't. Some of them have a poxy, feeble aul' micro-bulb-in-one-corner light, which frankly does little enough to illuminate most of the watch face.

-How do you know which watches have it and which don't?

It will say it in the spec sheet. They use funny or proprietary names so you just need to decipher it a bit.

There's only a few digital G-Shocks that use a front LED-bulb. GD-350 is one off the top of my head. Some actually prefer this to EL because it results in a higher-contrast display.

Most digital-only models have an EL backlight. Eg your basic DW-5600E

Some newer digital models have an LED backlight, which can be seen as the spiritual successor to EL. Different technology (and colour) but functions very similar. Eg the GMWB5000

Many analog or digi-analog models have just an LED bulb in the corner. Some use a UV LED which isn't seen by the eye but causes the lume to glow - very cool.

Some ana-digi models have a combination of front LED bulb with a backlit LCD display. Eg the new GA-2100

Ryath · 13-11-2019 3:25pm

My GST 300 has both, subdials are backlit and there’s a led under the 9 marker illumination is very good.

It shares instructions with the 5444 module in gaw100 above so assume it has same backlight. Makes no mention of a difference in the instructions.

https://casiowatchparts.com/manuals-2/5444-instruction/

Just had a quick look at video https://youtu.be/hBChHzsRv-A has both but front led is at 6 o’clock and as led displays are reversed they light up blue.

13-11-2019 3:49pm

Ryath wrote: »

My GST 300 has both, subdials are backlit and there’s a led under the 9 marker illumination is very good.

It shares instructions with the 5444 module in gaw100 above so assume it has same backlight. Makes no mention of a difference in the instructions.

https://casiowatchparts.com/manuals-2/5444-instruction/

Just had a quick look at video https://youtu.be/hBChHzsRv-A has both but front led is at 6 o’clock and as led displays are reversed they light up blue.

Indeed, they are essentially the same module with some slight differences.

GAW-100 has a front LED bulb to light the face and the LCD is separately LED-backlit.

If I had a criticism it's that the colour of the light is not particularly attractive. But it's plenty bright, the duration can be toggled and it can be activated by tilt-sensor if you want.

Sebastian Dangerfield · 16-11-2019 12:26pm

This is probably stupid question, but is it worth buying a watch with no movement, with the idea of replacing the movement myself / having it done? Spotted a nice Orient without a movement on ebay that I havent seen before, its about 60 euro. Would buying a movement and having it fitted be i) possible, and ii) worth it from a cost perspective?

Trigger Happy · 17-11-2019 10:24am

Sebastian Dangerfield wrote: »

This is probably stupid question, but is it worth buying a watch with no movement, with the idea of replacing the movement myself / having it done? Spotted a nice Orient without a movement on ebay that I havent seen before, its about 60 euro. Would buying a movement and having it fitted be i) possible, and ii) worth it from a cost perspective?

Sourcing an exact or compatible movement can be a pain . But once you have one then it is a straightforward job for a jeweler or a competent diy'er.
However if no hands and dial come with the case then things get exponentially more complicated.

893bet · 19-11-2019 8:37pm

https://www.adverts.ie/19286211

Second photo shows a good angle

oxocube · 19-11-2019 8:42pm

893bet wrote: »

https://www.adverts.ie/19286211

Second photo shows a good angle

And a nice photo of a boozer as well

:D:D

21-11-2019 10:35am

The basic/classic G-Shock DW-5600E-1V is $36.53 today on Amazon.com, you have to tick a little voucher to get that price. With shipping and pre-paid import fees it works out at $52.73 total (approx €48).

https://www.amazon.com/Casio-G-shock-DW5600E-1V-Shock-Resistant/dp/B000GAYQKY

fulladapipes · 21-11-2019 12:36pm

Are those the watches that you can't change the date order on - As in June 30th is 6.30 rather than 30.6?

I'm know I'm being pedantic but that wrecks my head if it can't be changed. ðŸ˜

[Deleted User] wrote: »

The basic/classic G-Shock DW-5600E-1V is $36.53 today on Amazon.com, you have to tick a little voucher to get that price. With shipping and pre-paid import fees it works out at $52.73 total (approx €48).

https://www.amazon.com/Casio-G-shock-DW5600E-1V-Shock-Resistant/dp/B000GAYQKY

21-11-2019 12:43pm

fulladapipes wrote: »

Are those the watches that you can't change the date order on - As in June 30th is 6.30 rather than 30.6?

Most Casio modules - incl the one in DW5600E - have only US date format.

A small number of modules have the option to switch between dd.mm and mm.dd. It's an oft-requested feature that they're slowly starting to implement.

Oafley Jones · 21-11-2019 12:48pm

fulladapipes wrote: »

Are those the watches that you can't change the date order on - As in June 30th is 6.30 rather than 30.6?

I'm know I'm being pedantic but that wrecks my head if it can't be changed. /QUOTE]

No, not on those. I've a 5600 and it's a fantastic watch, but that's something that's always bugged me. I'm almost positive you can swap it on the modules in the metal squares. Only downside of course is the price. Hurry now, because there's a new titanium limited edition for the bargain price of 1500 euro. :pac:

21-11-2019 7:22pm

Oafley Jones wrote: »

I've a 5600 and it's a fantastic watch, but that's something that's always bugged me. I'm almost positive you can swap it on the modules in the metal squares.

It's a niggle for sure, and it should be trivial to implement. There was a thread about it here and it comes up constantly on dedicated watch forums or Casio forums.

I've had Casio digitals as a kid so I pretty much got used to it.

Full metal B5000 series definitely has option to show dd.mm. And the cheaper resin B5600 series (same module functionality as B5000).

Ryath · 21-11-2019 11:31pm

GW-B5600-2ER for €78.79 great price for Solar and radio controlled has Bluetooth so will update from phones time.
https://www.watchshop.com/casio-g-shock-bluetooth-watch-gw-b5600-2er-p100026614.html

saccades · 22-11-2019 12:23am

Trigger Happy wrote: »

Sourcing an exact or compatible movement can be a pain . But once you have one then it is a straightforward job for a jeweler or a competent diy'er.
However if no hands and dial come with the case then things get exponentially more complicated.

A Seiko movement will fit, with the caseback details you can hunt the right seiko one, if you can buy a SII branded version as cheaper but same spec. orient hands are interchangeable with seiko. Probably need dial dots if swapping dials and you will have to pay attention to the diameter.

Not a lot of orient modding considering.

Rjd2 · 24-11-2019 8:06pm

ednwireland wrote: »

https://www.lilienthal.berlin

25 % of with GET25

must resist.........

25% of again for Black Friday,,, I could be wrong here but as someone who is subscribed to the site for a while now, I don't think they go any lower than 25% off.

Rjd2 · 24-11-2019 9:07pm

https://www.lilienthal.berlin/en/l1-limited-edition-the-sixties-small?c=8

https://www.lilienthal.berlin/en/l1-limited-edition-golden-20s?c=8

guys I am a peasant when it comes to watches,,,which looks better?::(

TheRepentent · 24-11-2019 10:50pm

I like the green with the leather strap (the mesh one looks horrible imho)

longshotvalue · 25-11-2019 10:19pm

I haven't a g-shock , and i'm not sure if i want one, but pulled the trigger on this bargain on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07RRR54LX/

shutup · 25-11-2019 11:31pm

Everyone needs a g shock

11-12-2019 1:03pm

G-Shock GM5600 €135 watchshop. Using code Gift25. Normally €180.

https://www.watchshop.com/casio-g-shock-watch-gm-5600-1er-p100032469.html

This is Casio's attempt to make a more affordable steel G-Shock square. It's got the bezel and larger buttons of the B5000. Basic module from a 5600 (non-solar, non-multiband). Resin case under the bezel, not a DLC-coated steel case like the B5000 series.

saccades · 14-12-2019 10:45am

That's the first G-Shock that tempts me...

Northern Monkey · 19-12-2019 8:01am

Deleted User wrote: »

G-Shock GM5600 €135 watchshop. Using code Gift25. Normally €180.

This is Casio's attempt to make a more affordable steel G-Shock square. It's got the bezel and larger buttons of the B5000. Basic module from a 5600 (non-solar, non-multiband). Resin case under the bezel, not a DLC-coated steel case like the B5000 series.

I went to buy that and then saw the full metal had 25% off too so went for it instead! Something to open on Christmas morning!

I really like this one

https://www.watchshop.com/casio-g-shock-watch-gm-5600b-3er-p100032471.html

19-12-2019 12:48pm

Northern Monkey wrote: »

I went to buy that and then saw the full metal had 25% off too so went for it instead! Something to open on Christmas morning!

Congrats, the full metal (B5000) is a stunner.

Today's bargain watch that I'm not buying

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