Today's bargain watch that I'm not buying

I wouldn't exactly believe any of the claims on the watch. Especially when the description says 'Waterproof: Not suit (sic) for swin or shower'

54and56 wrote: »

Doesn't look too bad, feels ok on the wrist and is actually keeping decent enough time. The print definition on the face is poor and the top left winder which does nothing is fixed in place but then it is only €25 delivered :P

Ah someone just did the HEV Omega mod for you at the factory already (some people superglue Omega's HEV top left crown because as you rightly state - it does nothing for almost everyone bar super specialised divers in diving bells who wouldn't be using an automatic watch as their work gear in the first place I daresay).

As for why they superglue it - if you open the valve your rated water resistance drops to 50/100m instead of 300m. No reason whatsoever to have a valve there or to open it. At least on the Tudor Pelagos it's built into the side of the case (despite also not being needed).

And for 25 euro you have a watch you can practise movement/hands/case/dial disassembly on without feeling too bad if something goes wrong

2shea wrote: »

Yep I got one too! It's so light and comfortable. I mean €11.50!!

Here's the link to mine

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxTcFBYHmCp/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=bub0be735sdh

Thirdfox wrote: »

Yup nothing wrong with a €25 watch as long as you know what to expect (some of the cheaper movements might not auto-wind very efficiently so you might need to give it a manual wind in the mornings to ensure it runs) - nothing wrong with that either - just pretend it's a Speedy Pro hybrid

And if it has a working auto-winding mechanism - score!

I've low expectations!!

Monaco for 1250 asking. Probably take a good bit less. Good deal, provided it's genuine.

Linky

TAG Heuer diver, looks well, asking just €400. I'm sure it can be had for a lot less. Just the 36mm mid size model though, so that's me out

Linky

Forget leather trousers you need open backed leather chaps to pull that Monaco off

Trigger Happy wrote: »

I always think the Monaco is a bit like leather trousers.
You need to have a bit of flair and confidence to get away with wearing them!
I would love to own one but not sure I could carry it off.

Especially with a MOP face with gems on the indices. I do miss mine, I have to say though (even if it was a more... traditional colour scheme).

Ryath wrote: »

G Shock GW-B5600-2ER back on at £55 if you couldn't get it in argos.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07JJP5F48?psc=1

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It's 102.95 sterling for me when I click on the link?

Ryath wrote: »

You have to be quick! Looks like amazon are sold out.

Argos Ireland on eBay had this yesterday for 64.99 plus 6 euro shipping..might still be option

https://m.ebay.ie/itm/Casio-G-Shock-Mens-Bluetooth-Black-Resin-Strap-Case-Digital-Watch-/113918541666?_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1

fat bloke wrote: »

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It's 102.95 sterling for me when I click on the link?

Just ordered on amazon at 54.99 for anyone still interested! Not in stock for a couple of weeks, but no rush.

Casio Sport Watch GW-B5600-2ER https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07JJP5F48/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-xLZEb4MJPP7G

Big fan of the Turtle. I've had 3. And probably will own one again. And the save the ocean dial is really nice. Wouldn't call it a bargain at EUR300 though. Good deal at EUR250. Total bargain at EUR200.

USD300 new is EUR270

Agreed EUR275 is a fair offer. EUR300 is not a bargain. EUR250 is a bargain. EUR200 is a steal

unkel wrote: »

Big fan of the Turtle. I've had 3. And probably will own one again. And the save the ocean dial is really nice. Wouldn't call it a bargain at EUR300 though. Good deal at EUR250. Total bargain at EUR200.

For sure, posted this more-so as a nicer affordable watch I'm not buying. I've bought two Seikos recently on adverts @80-85%; of asking price, €240-255 would be a decent deal. Still enough mustard to get in and out with little to no loss when the time comes.

If a great white samurai were to show up I'm not sure I could have the same restraint.

unkel wrote: »

SKX have gone mad alright. And I was looking at a few 7002 on eBay and they were the same. Not convinced the bargains are gone though, there are always bargains somewhere

Picked up an as new Turtle Pepsi PADI a few months ago on an aftermarket rubber with its unworn bracelet in a bag for just EUR195 right here on adverts

That's robbery! I thought my €190 SRP775 was a good steal. I reckon lockdown has a lot to do with it; lower price point Seikos with potential for tinkering on mods etc to keep people busy. Will be interesting to see if the market settles back when everyone is back to work.

Roycropper63 wrote: »

Lads is there a proper way of buying off adverts? Or is it an auction free for all?
Take the great white. Someone has offfered 210 for pm
Is that it then or would it be frowned upon to offer more?

Go for it! It's not been accepted, even for PM purposes.

Prices shooting up on eBay
£336.50 + £30 shipping = €408.51 :eek:



Cheapest european ad on Chrono24 now €433 incl shipping.

Miley Short Tennis wrote: »

I am thinking of hoovering up all the seiko divers I see, prices are only going one way. I dont know why but defo a upwards trajectory, maybe it just cause the shops are not open.

not sure if these are a good price, made in Japan..

https://www.watchgecko.com/watches/seiko-watches

Actually checking price comparison on keepa there's some good value on the amazon.de site for some of the other models in the range.

SRPD55K2 €183 delivered.
https://www.amazon.de/Seiko-Specialist-Herren-Uhr-Leder-Silikonarmband-SRPD55K2/dp/B07WFP1QTP/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&th=1


SRPD51K1 €194 delivered.
https://www.amazon.de/Seiko-Specialist-Herren-Uhr-Leder-Silikonarmband-SRPD55K2/dp/B07WFNRR69/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&th=1

Just spotted this over on HDUK, very decent discount on a new Navitimer 8 at £2850 imo!

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/breitling-navitimer-8-a13314101b1x1chronograph-watch-2850-at-chronext-3477778

Also a Longines Conquest at £677 if that's your poison.
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/longines-43mm-conquest-steel-automatic-watch-644-at-wbruford-free-delivery-3478568

And wouldn't be a bargain post without a Casio for a tenner!
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/classic-waterproof-casio-999-at-amazon-3477777

I've never seen a photograph of a watch from a professional retailer where the hour hand is almost completely blocked by the minute hand, I hope the photographer was fired