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astcell · 24 November 2006, 12:18 AM

We can all find a nice Rolex, but how about something nice that costs less than even the sales tax that we paid on our Rolexes? Here's a challenge for you, post a watch or watches that you would like to own (or so own and love!) that cost under US$250.

Here's my entry to start.

24 November 2006, 12:21 AM

The one on the left is the best bang for buck for less than a grand, IMO.

Prince · 24 November 2006, 12:22 AM

This was around $150. LOVE it!!!!

John and I agree on this one for sure!

mailman · 24 November 2006, 12:45 AM

I concur with the above. I love mine and it gets regular wrist time

montecristo · 24 November 2006, 12:57 AM

Best 40 bucks spent.
cheap 7s26a movement.

24 November 2006, 01:04 AM

Gotta love the Monster, boys!

roadcarver · 24 November 2006, 01:06 AM

This was $280 CDN

For $525, a Steinhart is also decent for the features you get.

padi56 · 24 November 2006, 01:12 AM

Well here are loads to be found in that category,but for me one of my best ever buys was this below $80 including $15 postage.But Any of the Seiko range very good bang for the money.

roadcarver · 24 November 2006, 01:14 AM

You snagged that one good Padi!

Initially almost looked like a Speedmaster.

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Well here are loads to be found in that category,but for me one of my best ever buys was this below $80 including $15 postage.But Any of the Seiko range very good bang for the money.

mrbieler · 24 November 2006, 01:14 AM

The Traser 6502 series has a nice Ronda movement, sapphire crystal, screw down crown, and tritium tubes

The Precista MOD homage watches from Eddie at Timefactors also come to mind. Again, Ronda movements, sapphire crystal, and screw down crowns.

Calogero1 · 24 November 2006, 01:16 AM

have to agree..I love this thing..Heavy, indestructible - Bracelet, Rubber - Sorry for the Big Pic...but it is a MONSTER

GerardoG · 24 November 2006, 02:55 AM

...just for fun (and some diving).....

Love the color!!!! (hehehehe)

astcell · 24 November 2006, 04:07 AM

What's the 12-40?

GerardoG · 24 November 2006, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by astcell

What's the 12-40?

Depth in meters. It is a fun watch; as soon as you dive over 1 meter of water (aprox 3 ft) it will record depth and time.

montecristo · 24 November 2006, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

...just for fun (and some diving).....

Love the color!!!! (hehehehe)

This is adorable.

GerardoG · 24 November 2006, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

This is adorable.

Yes. It matches my mask

my fins

and wetsuit (mine is black/gray/yellow....couldn't find a pic....)

montecristo · 24 November 2006, 08:42 AM

But can you really trust it for diving?

GerardoG · 24 November 2006, 08:48 AM

The Swatch Fun Scuba is a pretty good dive watch. However, one if the major rules in scuba diving is to never-ever rely on 1 instrument; you check all instruments to make sure you are ok.

Your BCD has a pressure gauge (air) and a depth meter; however, it is simpler and faster to check depth at your wrist than at the meter...plus the Fun Scuba starts great conversations with fellow divers.

I have seen other guys bring their high-tech wrist dive computers worth several thousands of dlls; they always look at my swatch and go 'wow, that is cool' (and under $100!)

GerardoG · 24 November 2006, 08:49 AM

...just a personal note: I have used this for over 2 years now and readings have always been ok..so far, so good.

Prince · 24 November 2006, 09:59 AM

Gerardo, based on the taste and panache you have shown in your other watch choices, I have no doubt that this watch is a fantastic value. And a conversation piece as well.

Gedanken · 24 November 2006, 10:37 AM

My vote- the Monster's grand daddy:

Been through hell and high water over 19 years and this baby still keeps going.

Prince · 24 November 2006, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

My vote- the Monster's grand daddy:

Been through hell and high water over 19 years and this baby still keeps going.

JJ Irani · 24 November 2006, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

My vote- the Monster's grand daddy:

Been through hell and high water over 19 years and this baby still keeps going.

mailman · 24 November 2006, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

My vote- the Monster's grand daddy:

Been through hell and high water over 19 years and this baby still keeps going.

Nice James.

I see you have some character on the watch

mamas · 24 November 2006, 08:58 PM

How about this one for $150usd.. bought from ebay a couple of months ago..a 1952 cal 284 manual wind watch.. containing an in house manual wind omega movement .. cant beat that

amanda · 24 November 2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mamas

How about this one for $150usd.. bought from ebay a couple of months ago..a 1952 cal 284 manual wind watch.. containing an in house manual wind omega movement .. cant beat that

Thats a beauty mamas!!!

I like this thread, especially with this time of year coming along - presents time! There's some good gift ideas going on

Gedanken · 24 November 2006, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Nice James.

I see you have some character on the watch

Oh yeah, Paul:

1) Leopard crawling uphill with a recoilless rifle through gravel
2) Damage from explosive debris
3) Gouged on the top of the crown by a bayonet

and a couple of dings and scratches from various parachute landings.

This baby's picked up heaps of character, all right.

mailman · 25 November 2006, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Oh yeah, Paul:

1) Leopard crawling uphill with a recoilless rifle through gravel
2) Damage from explosive debris
3) Gouged on the top of the crown by a bayonet

and a couple of dings and scratches from various parachute landings.

This baby's picked up heaps of character, all right.

Nice James. It coud tell stories all on it's own I bet

Gedanken · 25 November 2006, 10:18 AM

Yeah, Paul, these days it's living in happy retirement on my watch winder, telling the DJ and Tudor, "Now sonny, in my day ...".

I wonder if TNRonin and Paratrpr Tom have similar watches.

24 November 2006, 12:18 AM	#1
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	The best watches for under $250 We can all find a nice Rolex, but how about something nice that costs less than even the sales tax that we paid on our Rolexes? Here's a challenge for you, post a watch or watches that you would like to own (or so own and love!) that cost under US$250. Here's my entry to start.

24 November 2006, 12:22 AM	#3
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	This was around $150. LOVE it!!!! John and I agree on this one for sure! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

24 November 2006, 12:45 AM	#4
mailman TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: BLNR Posts: 35,559	I concur with the above. I love mine and it gets regular wrist time __________________ JJ

24 November 2006, 12:57 AM	#5
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Best 40 bucks spent. cheap 7s26a movement. Attached Images

24 November 2006, 01:06 AM	#7
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	This was $280 CDN For $525, a Steinhart is also decent for the features you get. __________________ I'm just a cook...

24 November 2006, 12:21 AM	#2
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	The one on the left is the best bang for buck for less than a grand, IMO.

24 November 2006, 01:04 AM	#6
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Gotta love the Monster, boys!

24 November 2006, 01:12 AM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,224	Well here are loads to be found in that category,but for me one of my best ever buys was this below $80 including $15 postage.But Any of the Seiko range very good bang for the money. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

24 November 2006, 01:14 AM	#10
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	The Traser 6502 series has a nice Ronda movement, sapphire crystal, screw down crown, and tritium tubes The Precista MOD homage watches from Eddie at Timefactors also come to mind. Again, Ronda movements, sapphire crystal, and screw down crowns. __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

24 November 2006, 01:16 AM	#11
Calogero1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 102	Another Monster Vote!!! have to agree..I love this thing..Heavy, indestructible - Bracelet, Rubber - Sorry for the Big Pic...but it is a MONSTER

24 November 2006, 02:55 AM	#12
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	...just for fun (and some diving)..... Love the color!!!! (hehehehe)

24 November 2006, 04:07 AM	#13
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	What's the 12-40?

24 November 2006, 08:42 AM	#17
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	But can you really trust it for diving?

24 November 2006, 08:48 AM	#18
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	The Swatch Fun Scuba is a pretty good dive watch. However, one if the major rules in scuba diving is to never-ever rely on 1 instrument; you check all instruments to make sure you are ok. Your BCD has a pressure gauge (air) and a depth meter; however, it is simpler and faster to check depth at your wrist than at the meter...plus the Fun Scuba starts great conversations with fellow divers. I have seen other guys bring their high-tech wrist dive computers worth several thousands of dlls; they always look at my swatch and go 'wow, that is cool' (and under $100!)

24 November 2006, 08:49 AM	#19
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	...just a personal note: I have used this for over 2 years now and readings have always been ok..so far, so good.

24 November 2006, 09:59 AM	#20
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Gerardo, based on the taste and panache you have shown in your other watch choices, I have no doubt that this watch is a fantastic value. And a conversation piece as well. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

24 November 2006, 10:37 AM	#21
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	My vote- the Monster's grand daddy: Been through hell and high water over 19 years and this baby still keeps going. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

24 November 2006, 08:58 PM	#25
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	How about this one for $150usd.. bought from ebay a couple of months ago..a 1952 cal 284 manual wind watch.. containing an in house manual wind omega movement .. cant beat that

25 November 2006, 10:18 AM	#29
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Yeah, Paul, these days it's living in happy retirement on my watch winder, telling the DJ and Tudor, "Now sonny, in my day ...". I wonder if TNRonin and Paratrpr Tom have similar watches. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

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