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Rusty Shackleford - Member
I'd look at Stowa too.
So would I but it blows the budget.
Unless it's like when I start with a budget and then spend about 200% of it.
hmm...yeah the ikarus is cheapest flieger at £480 so 20% over budget, sorry.
okay, Laco fleiger is smaller than the steinhart and affordable. 42 or 36mm, and start from 398 euro for the auto. I'm not sure who makes the movement though...website lists it as a laco21 but I suspect it isn't an in house movement.
That Christopher Ward is a really nice-looking watch. Very classy.
I love my IWC but a bit over your budget, sadly.
Have a look at [url= http://www.timefactors.com/watches.htm ]Timefactors[/url], a bit outside the mainstream 'names' but very good value for the spec with a few options in your price range.
I've bought several from Eddie (the owner/designer/watch aficionado) and they are excellent.
Yep, that's how it works!matthewjb - Member
Unless it's like when I start with a budget and then spend about 200% of it.
It's not that bad really, the Marine automatic that I linked to above can be had without the croc strap for around £480.So would I but it blows the budget.
Of course, a nice watch [i]really [/i]needs a nice strap...might as well get hung for a sheep as a lamb, as they say...it's what his gran would have wanted.
Holyzeus - Member
Love that Yema
Thanks, I hadn't worn it for years, had a steel mesh Tissot bracelet on it for a long time, then, because it wasn't working right, just put it away. I'm glad I found someone who could fix it for a reasonable amount, £140, and the addition of a nice leather strap with deployment clasp, means that it's in everyday use, and I don't think it looks dated.
I found scans of a catalogue by the company I bought it from, Chronosport in Bath; they supplied timing equipment to motor racing teams and aerobatic teams. Here's a couple of pages:
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This is the same movement, only the Yema doesn't have the fancy engraved plate:
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And have duly bought this one today
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A Tissot Couturier, minuscule amount over budget, but very very nice me thinks...
Lovely purchase OP 🙂
Nice watch, unusual styling. I like the case back window to show the movement, too. Enjoy! 😀
That is nice.
Day/date automatic. Stylish looking but not flash. Good choice.
This with a suit:
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And this at all other times (thanks to CFH for the recommendation):
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Nice watch, unusual styling
Yes, I was taken by the day/date windows! It's nicely understated, and very comfortable.
Just bought this off Fleabay, looking forward to getting it on Monday!
[url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161269754152?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 ]1970's Omega[/url]
Nice watch OP. Very stylish. When my grandmother passed away, I also bought a watch and wear it everyday, which does remind me of her. I got an Oris Artelier Skeleton, which I just love.
For an extra-special strap to go with the special watch, these people might be worth checking out:
http://www.abpparis.com/shop/