Watches

[Gwladys St. Glory]

@Mickey

Seiko Alpinist models (no so much the new retro-inspired ones; look for the ones with the "cathedral" handset) are about as "no-brainer" as you can get, IMHO...especially as a gift for a non watch person. Fits almost any scenario, it's a classic good'un for well under a grand and has plenty of colour options.

I really like the new "Land Turtles" too (posted mine)...great price for a Seiko with a Sapphire crystal.

 

[Mickey]

@Mickey

Seiko Alpinist models (no so much the new retro-inspired ones; look for the ones with the "cathedral" handset) are about as "no-brainer" as you can get, IMHO...especially as a gift for a non watch person. Fits almost any scenario, it's a classic good'un for well under a grand and has plenty of colour options.

I really like the new "Land Turtles" too (posted mine)...great price for a Seiko with a Sapphire crystal.

That is very nice.

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

That is very nice.

You'll even have enough $$$ left over to sneak in something extra, if you so choose.

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

 

[barmcake]

I've seen a few recommendations for Christopher Ward watches in this thread. I've been looking at the C60 Elite 1000 or the C60 Trident Pro 300. Can anyone recommend either or suggest an alternative?

C60 Elite 1000 | Christopher Ward

Buy C60 Elite 1000 at Christopher Ward.

www.christopherward.com

C60 Trident Pro 300 | Christopher Ward

Buy C60 Trident Pro 300 at Christopher Ward.

www.christopherward.com

 

[Bagpuss]

I’ve got a C60 trident. Really good build quality and a lot of watch for the money. Longines Hydro-conquest or Rado Captain Cook are around the same sort of price points but you won’t be disappointed going down the CW route ?

 

[barmcake]

I’ve got a C60 trident. Really good build quality and a lot of watch for the money. Longines Hydro-conquest or Rado Captain Cook are around the same sort of price points but you won’t be disappointed going down the CW route ?

Thanks Bagpuss. Appreciate the reply, will check them out. Which size Trident do you have?

 

[Bagpuss]

Thanks Bagpuss. Appreciate the reply, will check them out. Which size Trident do you have?

42mm. I’ve not got massive wrists and it looks big but not too big.

 

[barmcake]

42mm. I’ve not got massive wrists and it looks big but not too big.

Thanks, that's what I was wary of.

 

[barmcake]

I've seen a few recommendations for Christopher Ward watches in this thread. I've been looking at the C60 Elite 1000 or the C60 Trident Pro 300. Can anyone recommend either or suggest an alternative?

C60 Elite 1000 | Christopher Ward

Buy C60 Elite 1000 at Christopher Ward.

www.christopherward.com

C60 Trident Pro 300 | Christopher Ward

Buy C60 Trident Pro 300 at Christopher Ward.

www.christopherward.com

Finally pulled the trigger on the C60 Elite 1000

 

[Shevin Keedy]

Anyone used this discovery Japan mall for a discount timepiece?

Discovery Japan Mall

Japanese online store.Discovery Japan Shopping Store offers traditional, historical Japanese items .

www.discovery-japan.me

I like the look of some G Shocks they have but I'm unsure on shipping / import taxes

 

[Bagpuss]

Finally pulled the trigger on the C60 Elite 1000

Has it arrived yet? Are you happy?!

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

Anyone used this discovery Japan mall for a discount timepiece?

Discovery Japan Mall

Japanese online store.Discovery Japan Shopping Store offers traditional, historical Japanese items .

www.discovery-japan.me

I like the look of some G Shocks they have but I'm unsure on shipping / import taxes

Nope, sorry.

 

[Shevin Keedy]

Nope, sorry.

They get good reviews, I might try my luck

 

[barmcake]

Has it arrived yet? Are you happy?!

No, still patiently waiting