Yet another watch thread….

…but no big budget.

I have El cheapo Timex for outdoor battering, but mrs_oab would like to buy me a small treat.

Show me a smallish, simple, military or Swiss railway clock style, waterproof watch with a date and alarm for under £60…

No fussy faces, jazzy graphics or three letter acronyms….

I’m struggling, my Google fu has left me…

I have this one … very reliable and accurate. You may want to change the strap to shark net strap whatever they are called. Mine is at least 5 yrs old. It is still working like the first day I bought it.

Citizen eco-drive BM8180 03E like this one from Argos. £59.99 (bought mine for £30 on sale)
Citizen eco-drive military

Blimey chewkw nailed it first post!

mitsumonkey – Member

Blimey chewkw nailed it first post!

I win! I Win! 😆 (try to imagine the voice of Joe Swanson, Peter Griffin’s mate, shouting in delight)

Seiko 5 for £49 (various colours available).

do either of those have the alarm the OP requested?

MrNice – Member
do either of those have the alarm the OP requested?

😆

If you need that then this one but it will cost more.

Casio GWM5610-1 G-Shock Tough Solar with atomic time keeping …

Ah… No alarm. That’s what phones are for isn’t it?

I am moving towards a phone for alarm…

I like both them, how did I not find them before?

matt_outandabout – Member
I like both them, how did I not find them before?

Not easy to find unless you know what you are searching for.

Seriously it takes time to search for one that is cheap, good and reliable.

I got a 10 year old ex british army pulsar G10 for about £60 recently, it’s now my everyday watch.

I’ve seen that Citizen WR100 in a number of shop windows, and it’s a tidy looking watch. The strap looks comfy, will probably get a bit shabby in time, (ha, see what I did there?), and a replacement bracelet like Chewkw suggests would set it off nicely.

Details here Weighs nothing and very comfy, perfect under a wet suit and never moves on your wrist when cycling. No alarm though. I have had the ecodrive citizen as above and it scratches easily. I have just sold the same casio – radio controlled 200m job and they are a bit of a lump. I also have a Yobokies sieko 5 – as above and they need to be worn every other day and opened up if you wish not to be out by a minute or so every day.

This is the stainless mesh strap that I have on my Seiko: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-20-22-mm-Stainless-Steel-Shark-Watch-Mesh-Band-Diving-Replacement-Bracelets-/281220073111?var=&hash=item417a05c697
It’s a very comfy bracelet, doesn’t get sweaty, because the mesh breathes very well, and is very flexible.

Is the only watch that nearly ticks all your boxes – well it’s £5 dearer than budget. Only issue is it’s a bit “Walter”

I think the Seiko may win…but I found the ideal watch, shame it is out of budget and needs a rubber strap…

You a got a link for that last one Matt?

What about an Military Watch Company G10LM?

My wife and I both use these for outdoor stuff (and army stuff in her case).

@doosuk
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/Momentum_Pathfinder_II_Titanium_Watch_with_Leather_Strap/

No alarm, but otherwise fits the bill http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00492Z370?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Couple of options from Orient at Creation watches that get pretty close to your requirements.
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/orient-automatic-288/orient-automatic-fem7k007b-em7k007b-4771.html
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/orient-automatic-288/orient-automatic-er2a002f-4398.html

Chuck either one on a NATO strap and your all set.

This

Having ordered one that was huuge, and returned it, I decided if I cant (yet) afford The One I wanted, I would go cheap.

Casio AQ800, £30. Job done.

I’ve got the watch that matt bought. Finding the strap really sweaty. Have found that you can’t just put any old canvas strap on it.
Had a bit of a Google and no joy. What canvas strap will fit please.

Casio GWM5610-1 G-Shock been looking at these. They arent ‘cheap’ though.

Momentums are ace. I have 5. Thr only watch (face) that is big enough for my wrists.

I passed on the Momentum in the end and bought this:

Looks even better in the flesh.