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ess45 · 31 December 2009, 02:09 PM

I have few Seikos

Here is my latest Seiko 5

Compaired to Rolex

2th Dr · 1 January 2010, 03:50 AM

I have a Seiko GMT and a Xemex, and I haven't worn either in a very long time....

CPTL · 13 January 2010, 12:06 AM

GSAR is my only cheaper watch. I haven't worn it since I got back from Iraq 2-1/2 years ago. It sits in the watch box, right next to my Sub (that is, when I'm not wearing my Sub).

Thing is...if you were reaching into the display box for a diver to wear, which one would you pick?

RRGHOST1 · 13 January 2010, 12:46 AM

I have a Citizen dive watch and a ss Longines hydro-conquest automatic which is quite nice.

idk01 · 13 January 2010, 01:25 AM

Here are a couple of my old Seiko's, gifts from years ago plus my monster in the middle, love the monster, prezzie from my wife recently :-) I do have a number of Casio's and older Seiko digitals from when I was a kid

Dan Pierce · 13 January 2010, 02:03 AM

Here's another low end beater.

Xezo GMT.
dP

brkanand · 13 January 2010, 02:11 AM

Of course, we do have.

DSJ · 13 January 2010, 02:14 AM

This thread made me start my own:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=109347

everose · 13 January 2010, 09:27 PM

I have as much interest/enthusiasm in "value brands" as i do in luxury brands.

The imagination of Swatch,Fossil is amazing,......the quality,design,innovation that Seiko,Citizen,Rotary,Casio and many,many others achieve at such amazing prices is mind-bending...........Seen the Timex range recently????..check it out....no joke....its like when everyone used to make jokes about Hyundai cars.....well take a look at Hyundai now!!!!!!!

My everyday beater is a Seiko Black Monster,and "$ for $" i would argue it is possibly one of.....THE BEST watches in the World!!!!!!!!

I don't have much time for people who dismiss a watch simply on the basis of how much it cost!!!!!!!

idk01 · 13 January 2010, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by everose

I have as much interest/enthusiasm in "value brands" as i do in luxury brands.

The imagination of Swatch,Fossil is amazing,......the quality,design,innovation that Seiko,Citizen,Rotary,Casio and many,many others achieve at such amazing prices is mind-bending...........Seen the Timex range recently????..check it out....no joke....its like when everyone used to make jokes about Hyundai cars.....well take a look at Hyundai now!!!!!!!

My everyday beater is a Seiko Black Monster,and "$ for $" i would argue it is possibly one of.....THE BEST watches in the World!!!!!!!!

I don't have much time for people who dismiss a watch simply on the basis of how much it cost!!!!!!!

Well said

As for the black Monster, we might need to start a Monster club hehehehe Love mine

Nicko · 13 January 2010, 09:46 PM

I own a cheap Decathlon watch I use for running, I never even set the time on it, only the chronometer!

JJ Irani · 14 January 2010, 02:42 AM

I'm pretty sure Michelle (SSP) has a Clinton up for grabs!!

baseballduck · 14 January 2010, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I'm pretty sure Michelle (SSP) has a Clinton up for grabs!!

Ya tosser!

All of my watches fall into the "cheap" category.

A Seiko auto diver, a Timex auto, and the real symbol of quality (not!)

my Invicta Pro Diver auto which decided to stop running this morning although it's fully wound.

Tyler

jdc · 14 January 2010, 03:14 AM

couple of vintage cheap in price but very nice vintage and great value for quality you get

CPTL · 14 January 2010, 06:05 AM

That's a very nice looking Omega...is the crown signed?

Prince Tudor · 3 February 2010, 02:08 PM

i have a few but my Seiko Monster gets worn the most. Be it in the pool, At work, outdoors...It's a great watch and I'll never get rid of it.

eduard69 · 6 February 2010, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buschy

Well just wondering if anyone has anything cheap in comparison, and if they wear them at all?
I have a few citizens and I have a few tissots, but not sure that I can wear them anymore, I mean a multi thousand dollar watch one day and a multi hundred the next?

I think that I would like to sell all the lessor ones, but I wont get much for them, is it worht it?
I mean I even have acitizen aqualand from the 80's but could probalby only get less then 100$ for it, is it worht it to sell it?

what are your thoughts on some less expensive pieces?

I have three cheaper (~$400) Poljot, 14K Soviet watches from the 1970s -- quite beautiful pieces and surprisingly accurate, at that. I enjoy wearing them no less than my Rolex and Jaeger-LeCoultre.

DarkHorse · 7 February 2010, 06:04 PM

Do Air Kings count? :P

Dan Pierce · 7 February 2010, 06:36 PM

Martin,
Love the Omega and the "Red Bull" Bulova rocks!

dP

ess45 · 8 February 2010, 08:08 AM

Sanitized Seiko Diver (SKX 031)

mikesan420 · 23 June 2010, 09:37 PM

JDC- That Omega is awesome. I've been looking for something like that for a while myself but have been unable to find anything like that. I'm looking for a vintage Omega in as good of a condition as yours.

mingsta · 24 June 2010, 06:27 AM

Yessir!

In fact I spend most of my time checking out affordable divers on WUS forum nowadays!!!

I wouldn't be comfortable at all owning 5-6 watches all costing over £4K each. But owning one or two expensive pieces mixed with a few much more affordable numbers allows me to indulge my hobby without bankrupcy or pangs of guilt.

Some of my favourite affordable makes are listed below:

- Precista
- Seiko
- Benarus
- Prometheus

Shade · 24 June 2010, 10:47 AM

Ingersoll, Seiko and Citizen are the three "affordable" brands...

However, Seiko KING does cost like a Rolex...

Sponon · 24 June 2010, 12:11 PM

I have a Seiko Monster and a Steinhart

Mockingbird · 24 June 2010, 01:00 PM

I've got a few Tissots, a vintage Omega from the 60s, and a citizen.

andrew79 · 24 June 2010, 01:17 PM

Lots of "Guess" watches and "Swiss Army" watches...

Foneguy · 24 June 2010, 10:18 PM

I have several Movados I still wear, all depends on what
I'm doing and where I'm going.
I like all my watches and wear them all
(some more than others)

kenhiraihnl · 16 July 2010, 04:23 AM

My latest "cheap watch" acquisition (Hamilton Khaki King Scuba Quartz) is apparently in good company...

Wikipedia - "Swatch Group is the world's largest watch company, and the Group has accelerated its acquisition of Swiss luxury brands in recent years. The Swatch Group owns the following brands: Breguet, Blancpain, Jaquet Droz, Glashütte Original, Léon Hatot, Omega, Tiffany & Co., Rado, Longines, Union Glashütte, Tissot, Calvin Klein, Certina, Mido, Pierre Balmain, Hamilton, Flik Flak and Endura."

MJCox · 16 July 2010, 12:26 PM

I find it interesting that people (IMHO) find it harder to justify only owning expensive watches but if you look to other things for example cars, Do you think that someone who owns a ferrari and a mercedes would drive a chrysler PT cruiser on occasion? By the way I have a PT loser but my wife has the Mercedes, and I have the watches!!! Don't get me wrong I have less expensive watches, one of my favorites is my Hamilton Auto Chrono that I paid a grand for 8 years ago and I wear it regularly but if I was rich....... I'd still have the Hamilton but it probably wouldn't get much wear.

mjm800 · 16 July 2010, 12:48 PM

I have a basic Swiss Army watch I wear it if I am going to hike rough terrian where there will be climbing invloved. It's pretty beat up but still works.

13 January 2010, 02:14 AM	#98
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14 January 2010, 02:42 AM	#102
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14 January 2010, 06:05 AM	#105
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	That's a very nice looking Omega...is the crown signed? __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

7 February 2010, 06:04 PM	#108
DarkHorse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Sydney Watch: 118239 Posts: 413	Do Air Kings count? :P __________________ The world is safe again... but for how long? Current: TAG Heuer 2000 Classic, Kobold Phantom Tactical Chronograph, Rolex Submariner 16610, Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph A13320 (Crowe Edition), Rolex Day-Date 118239

7 February 2010, 06:36 PM	#109
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31 December 2009, 02:09 PM	#91
ess45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fl. Posts: 521	I have few Seikos Here is my latest Seiko 5 Compaired to Rolex

1 January 2010, 03:50 AM	#92
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	I have a Seiko GMT and a Xemex, and I haven't worn either in a very long time....

13 January 2010, 12:46 AM	#94
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,985	I have a Citizen dive watch and a ss Longines hydro-conquest automatic which is quite nice.

13 January 2010, 02:11 AM	#97
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Of course, we do have.

13 January 2010, 09:27 PM	#99
everose Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: World Citizen Posts: 593	I have as much interest/enthusiasm in "value brands" as i do in luxury brands. The imagination of Swatch,Fossil is amazing,......the quality,design,innovation that Seiko,Citizen,Rotary,Casio and many,many others achieve at such amazing prices is mind-bending...........Seen the Timex range recently????..check it out....no joke....its like when everyone used to make jokes about Hyundai cars.....well take a look at Hyundai now!!!!!!! My everyday beater is a Seiko Black Monster,and "$ for $" i would argue it is possibly one of.....THE BEST watches in the World!!!!!!!! I don't have much time for people who dismiss a watch simply on the basis of how much it cost!!!!!!!

13 January 2010, 09:46 PM	#101
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	I own a cheap Decathlon watch I use for running, I never even set the time on it, only the chronometer!

14 January 2010, 03:14 AM	#104
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	couple of vintage cheap in price but very nice vintage and great value for quality you get

8 February 2010, 08:08 AM	#110
ess45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fl. Posts: 521	Sanitized Seiko Diver (SKX 031)

23 June 2010, 09:37 PM	#111
mikesan420 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 38	JDC- That Omega is awesome. I've been looking for something like that for a while myself but have been unable to find anything like that. I'm looking for a vintage Omega in as good of a condition as yours.

24 June 2010, 06:27 AM	#112
mingsta Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 185	Yessir! In fact I spend most of my time checking out affordable divers on WUS forum nowadays!!! I wouldn't be comfortable at all owning 5-6 watches all costing over £4K each. But owning one or two expensive pieces mixed with a few much more affordable numbers allows me to indulge my hobby without bankrupcy or pangs of guilt. Some of my favourite affordable makes are listed below: - Precista - Seiko - Benarus - Prometheus

24 June 2010, 10:47 AM	#113
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Ingersoll, Seiko and Citizen are the three "affordable" brands... However, Seiko KING does cost like a Rolex...

24 June 2010, 12:11 PM	#114
Sponon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: Norway Posts: 311	I have a Seiko Monster and a Steinhart

24 June 2010, 01:00 PM	#115
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	I've got a few Tissots, a vintage Omega from the 60s, and a citizen.

24 June 2010, 01:17 PM	#116
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	Lots of "Guess" watches and "Swiss Army" watches... __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

24 June 2010, 10:18 PM	#117
Foneguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Buddy Location: Florida Watch: 116234 Posts: 828	I have several Movados I still wear, all depends on what I'm doing and where I'm going. I like all my watches and wear them all (some more than others) __________________ 116234 Breitling SOH 46, SA, Bentley LE GMT Omega 2908.50.82 Member # 6132

16 July 2010, 12:26 PM	#119
MJCox Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: SATX Watch: Air-King Posts: 57	I find it interesting that people (IMHO) find it harder to justify only owning expensive watches but if you look to other things for example cars, Do you think that someone who owns a ferrari and a mercedes would drive a chrysler PT cruiser on occasion? By the way I have a PT loser but my wife has the Mercedes, and I have the watches!!! Don't get me wrong I have less expensive watches, one of my favorites is my Hamilton Auto Chrono that I paid a grand for 8 years ago and I wear it regularly but if I was rich....... I'd still have the Hamilton but it probably wouldn't get much wear.

16 July 2010, 12:48 PM	#120
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	I have a basic Swiss Army watch I wear it if I am going to hike rough terrian where there will be climbing invloved. It's pretty beat up but still works.

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