Advice/guidance needed for daily beater?

[Porsche]

Hi all

I have two very old (20 years+) Seiko's, a diver and a dress watch (quartz). Both getting a bit beat-up, never been serviced, needed battery etc. So I sent to Seiko here in Sydney. They have quoted me over AU$300 (that's about US$4689, ha ha) to service them both.

I just need one beater, so thinking I'm better off spending approx $300 on a new auto Seiko diver (or similar). Have looked on Ebay, and there appear to be heaps available for between $150-$250. Even one or two Monsters! I assume they're all legit, or are cheap Seiko's faked as well?

Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts or suggestions?
Get the old one/s repaired?
Buy a new one on Fleabay?
Get something other than a Seiko?

I'll start having a poke around the FS section here, but not sure there will be much available for my limited budget

[Dan Pierce]

John,

AU300.00 is $322.00 so if your Seiko's are near and dear to you I'd get them serviced. If not, you can add a couple new Seiko's. They sure are fun to collect, a great value for the money, and my Seiko collection is already into double digits.
dP

[Mr. K]

I'd get the old ones repaired. Old watches are like old friends, comforting to have around.

[Porsche]

Thanks Dan and Mark

Yes, there is a little sentimental value, so I just sent them the go-ahead!

I might post some pics when they get back here, and hope no-one is too offended by such lowly timepieces, ha ha

Appreciate the replies.