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.

micks_address · 19-12-2019 12:57pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

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

Yep I have one and like it. Have been getting some low battery warnings lately and im wondering if I've a problem with the battery. It probably needs a good charge which is a problem with the dark winter days

drunkmonkey · 19-12-2019 1:02pm

This is a bargain of sorts, way cheaper than it is anywhere else just not sure how much the duty would be, only 1500 worldwide, half considering it https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Raymond-Weil-Limited-Edition-Bob-Marley-300-GMT-8280-ST1-BMY18/264251018171?hash=item3d86968bbb:g:g3AAAOSwPilclWjn#shpCntId
Any thoughts, can't see any in ireland for sale....

19-12-2019 1:29pm

micks_address wrote: »

Yep I have one and like it. Have been getting some low battery warnings lately and im wondering if I've a problem with the battery. It probably needs a good charge which is a problem with the dark winter days

I've never seen a low batt on any of my B5000s; that said I don't use the bluetooth connection at all (never even set it up!) and I suspect that's the main battery-sucker.

The auto-light is another potential battery sucker and should be disabled if you wear it under a sleeve a lot.

When i'm not wearing a solar watch I leave it somewhere that it'll get some daylight through a window. That might be as simple as putting it on a desk and facing it to the window. Or if you have a watch case leaving the lid open etc.

It's unusual to see low warning on a relatively new watch. I wouldn't ignore it, as it means your power consumption exceeds what you're getting in from the solar panel. Unless something changes - more power in or less power out - it'll run flat eventually. Being in a low state is generally not good for the cell.

The cells are not expensive so if you ever do kill it, it's not the end of the world if you need a new one.

blue5000 · 22-12-2019 10:05pm

Right, I'll probably be kicking myself

in the morning after posting this, so all I'll say is if any of the regulars on here buy this let me have first dibs. I would have to sell a few watches to buy it.

There is a Heritage diver on sale in KV on a rubber strap for €1120. This is lower than I've seen used ones going for. Watch head looks like this one;

https://www.kronos360.com/en/longines-heritage-diver-l27954520-1747.html

But the strap has a Longines deployant buckle.

Happy Christmas to all the wis here on boards.

mad m · 23-12-2019 12:02am

blue5000 wrote: »

Right, I'll probably be kicking myself in the morning after posting this, so all I'll say is if any of the regulars on here buy this let me have first dibs. I would have to sell a few watches to buy it.

There is a Heritage diver on sale in KV on a rubber strap for €1120. This is lower than I've seen used ones going for. Watch head looks like this one;

https://www.kronos360.com/en/longines-heritage-diver-l27954520-1747.html

But the strap has a Longines deployant buckle.

Happy Christmas to all the wis here on boards.

Says €1610 now. When was it 1120

sparrowcar · 23-12-2019 12:25am

mad m wrote: »

Says €1610 now. When was it 1120

It was a link to what the watch head looks like not the actual one for €1120.

drunkmonkey · 30-12-2019 5:21pm

Good few Tridents after popping up on the Christopher Ward clearence section with 30% off last batch didn't last long https://www.christopherward.eu/events/clearance2

Ryath · 24-01-2020 8:47pm

Blue dial version of the of the new Seiko 5 SKX cased divers down to £150 on amazon. Not buying as I'm holding out for the pepsi, green or one of the mesh bracelet versions on discount. Still tempted though.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-Analogue-Automatic-Stainless-SRPD51K1/dp/B07WFNRR69/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=

micks_address · 24-01-2020 9:01pm

Appears as 165 for me?

Ryath · 24-01-2020 9:04pm

It's there on backorder if you select the from price. This link work?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07WFNRR69/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

shutup · 24-01-2020 9:47pm

Very nice. I’d get that 5 if I hadn’t ordered the Parnis that arrived today.

Tuff Gong · 24-01-2020 10:23pm

Ryath wrote: »

Not buying as I'm holding out for the pepsi, green or one of the mesh bracelet versions

Will those ones be discounted do you reckon?
I like the green.

Ryath · 25-01-2020 9:55am

Tuff Gong wrote: »

Will those ones be discounted do you reckon?
I like the green.

This one? £204 is the lowest it's got would expect to see it at £180 at some point it can be a bit random, items can sometimes get big discounts for no reason on amazon. Best to set up a pricewatch on a tracker

Like this Hamilton! Great price at £258~€314 with Irish vat rrp is €525
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001F7MIYI?psc=1

banie01 · 25-01-2020 7:01pm

Ryath wrote: »

Like this Hamilton! Great price at £258~€314 with Irish vat rrp is €525
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001F7MIYI?psc=1

That's me broke again

Dammit!

Seriously tho Ryath, thanks for the share.

Ryath · 25-01-2020 7:12pm

banie01 wrote: »

That's me broke again
Dammit!

Seriously tho Ryath, thanks for the share.

Glad to be of assistance!

I'm still broke after Christmas myself so at least I can live vicariously through helping others buy the watches I like! Maybe they'll flip them cheap to me some day. :P

I do have the Seiko above on back order though! I really can't spare the cash though at the minute so more than likely will cancel it. I'm still hoping I can find an SKX007 or 009 for sensible money. Even second hand now they are going for silly money since they were discontinued.

T-Maxx · 25-01-2020 7:59pm

That Hamilton offer has expired already - back up to 438 sterling.

Northern Monkey · 25-01-2020 10:59pm

£270 for the full metal G-SHOCK. I’m not buying as I already have one and paid a good bit more for it

https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/g-shock-watches/products/g-shock-watch-5000-series-gmw-b5000d-1er

funkyouup · 26-01-2020 12:58am

Northern Monkey wrote: »

£270 for the full metal G-SHOCK. I’m not buying as I already have one and paid a good bit more for it

https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/g-shock-watches/products/g-shock-watch-5000-series-gmw-b5000d-1er

Thats some steal, its 400 sterling on amazon right now.

Rjd2 · 27-01-2020 5:51am

Rjd2 wrote: »

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 wrote: »

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

And I ordered the mesh one by accident,,not sure how real life issues distracting me at the time. I think I'l send it back as yeah mesh is ugly.:mad:

micks_address · 27-01-2020 8:55am

Rjd2 wrote: »

And I ordered the mesh one by accident,,not sure how real life issues distracting me at the time. I think I'l send it back as yeah mesh is ugly.:mad:

Nothing wrong with mesh.. see how it wears when it arrives. Friend has a breitling with a mesh bracelet and it's super comfortable

Today's bargain watch that I'm not buying

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