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jamesb · 13 January 2010, 09:39 PM

Hi all,

I really fancy getting a cheap-ish alternative to my very much loved TT Sub. Would look from about £600-£1300. I am thinking of pre-owned only for value for money reasons and have no objection to any age.

I have looked at both the older 80's datejusts and also non-Rolex brands.

I would quite like something on leather strap. I really liked the Tag Carrera but was just too light in weight for me. I'm also not a massive fan of the Omega Speedmaster or Sea Master.

Any suggestions with pics greatly appreciated.

James.

manofcow · 13 January 2010, 09:50 PM

Hi,

Got a few brands and the Doxa range of dive watches are great! In your price range and alternate straps to the bracelet are available (although I don't use them). Great history also. They co-pioneered the HEV with Rolex and apparently beat Rolex to markert with a commercial version (the Doxa Conquistador was available to the public before the Rolex Sea Dweller. Can get the Doxa Sub range with the orange (like mine), silver, yellow or black dials. Worth a look. Have ETA movements.

Here's my Doxa with a couple of friends!!

Andy

toph · 13 January 2010, 10:46 PM

breilting super ocean chrono- can be picked up for around £1200 pre owned

escudoturbo · 13 January 2010, 10:48 PM

A Datejust Bi Metal(case) with an aftermarket leather strap would fit the bill and not be too expensive, I have often seen these on flea-bay in the sub £900 region.

jamesb · 13 January 2010, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by escudoturbo

A Datejust Bi Metal(case) with an aftermarket leather strap would fit the bill and not be too expensive, I have often seen these on flea-bay in the sub £900 region.

Yeah thats what I looked at as I like the YG and the after market strap on a watch at that level doesnt really bother me.

escudoturbo · 13 January 2010, 10:51 PM

Maybe a Tudor sub is another alternative, they regularly clock in at under a grand.

padi56 · 13 January 2010, 10:55 PM

Nothing wrong with Seiko tough reliable bullet proof automatic movements.Or one of Eddie Platts range of watches from Timefactors. I real great guy to deal with with some fantastic watches he designed at very good prices.
http://www.timefactors.com/precista.htm

Psmith · 13 January 2010, 11:42 PM

Fortis Marinemaster?

ParisDakarBmw · 13 January 2010, 11:50 PM

B-42 marinemaster, Glycine combat, Breitling Superocean

vukotab · 16 January 2010, 11:44 PM

Breitling SuperOcean, great watch for every purpose! And for a fair price...

spuds · 17 January 2010, 02:11 AM

THIS!!!

right here on the forum.....

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=109944

(or similar if the orange isn't your style?)

Welshwatchman · 17 January 2010, 02:23 AM

The obvious choice is

SPEEDPRO !!

How can anyone not be a fan.

13 January 2010, 09:39 PM	#1
jamesb Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London Watch: Bi Metal Blue Sub Posts: 111	Any suggestions for a cheap pre-owned (£1000ish) alternative? Hi all, I really fancy getting a cheap-ish alternative to my very much loved TT Sub. Would look from about £600-£1300. I am thinking of pre-owned only for value for money reasons and have no objection to any age. I have looked at both the older 80's datejusts and also non-Rolex brands. I would quite like something on leather strap. I really liked the Tag Carrera but was just too light in weight for me. I'm also not a massive fan of the Omega Speedmaster or Sea Master. Any suggestions with pics greatly appreciated. James.

13 January 2010, 09:50 PM	#2
manofcow "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK Posts: 87	How about a Doxa? Hi, Got a few brands and the Doxa range of dive watches are great! In your price range and alternate straps to the bracelet are available (although I don't use them). Great history also. They co-pioneered the HEV with Rolex and apparently beat Rolex to markert with a commercial version (the Doxa Conquistador was available to the public before the Rolex Sea Dweller. Can get the Doxa Sub range with the orange (like mine), silver, yellow or black dials. Worth a look. Have ETA movements. Here's my Doxa with a couple of friends!! Andy

13 January 2010, 10:55 PM	#7
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,027	Nothing wrong with Seiko tough reliable bullet proof automatic movements.Or one of Eddie Platts range of watches from Timefactors. I real great guy to deal with with some fantastic watches he designed at very good prices. http://www.timefactors.com/precista.htm __________________ 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

16 January 2010, 11:44 PM	#10
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Breitling SuperOcean, great watch for every purpose! And for a fair price... __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

17 January 2010, 02:11 AM	#11
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	THIS!!! right here on the forum..... http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=109944 (or similar if the orange isn't your style?) __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

13 January 2010, 10:48 PM	#4
escudoturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Baz Location: U.K Watch: Explorer II Posts: 364	A Datejust Bi Metal(case) with an aftermarket leather strap would fit the bill and not be too expensive, I have often seen these on flea-bay in the sub £900 region.

13 January 2010, 10:51 PM	#6
escudoturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Baz Location: U.K Watch: Explorer II Posts: 364	Maybe a Tudor sub is another alternative, they regularly clock in at under a grand.

13 January 2010, 11:50 PM	#9
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	B-42 marinemaster, Glycine combat, Breitling Superocean

17 January 2010, 02:23 AM	#12
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	The obvious choice is SPEEDPRO !! How can anyone not be a fan. __________________ ..33

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