What watch are you wearing today (WRUW)

[Wayne]

Hi @Paul G.
It all depends on your pocket and what you are looking for. Field watch, dress or diver. If you don't mind spending a little more then Hamilton, Christopher Ward are both good choices for a good auto. If you don’t want to spend around the £500 mark then Orient offer the best value solid watches. Of course there is seiko but many more good watches out there to be had too. Oh and if you like something different check out Vostok Europe, the Europe part is important. Their auto’s look great very solid and chunky, use Seiko movements for the auto and are superb value for money. You won’t see many around either. I love mine.

 

[Paul G]

Hi @Paul G.
It all depends on your pocket and what you are looking for. Field watch, dress or diver. If you don't mind spending a little more then Hamilton, Christopher Ward are both good choices for a good auto. If you don’t want to spend around the £500 mark then Orient offer the best value solid watches. Of course there is seiko but many more good watches out there to be had too. Oh and if you like something different check out Vostok Europe, the Europe part is important. Their auto’s look great very solid and chunky, use Seiko movements for the auto and are superb value for money. You won’t see many around either. I love mine.

Thanks Wayne, was thinking diver style and budget about £200, hence potentially looking at second hand. Had seen a SEIKO PREMIER BLACK OPEN HEART that looked nice and never heard of orient or bostock will have a look.

 

[Blademonkey]

Hi @Paul G.
It all depends on your pocket and what you are looking for. Field watch, dress or diver. If you don't mind spending a little more then Hamilton, Christopher Ward are both good choices for a good auto. If you don’t want to spend around the £500 mark then Orient offer the best value solid watches. Of course there is seiko but many more good watches out there to be had too. Oh and if you like something different check out Vostok Europe, the Europe part is important. Their auto’s look great very solid and chunky, use Seiko movements for the auto and are superb value for money. You won’t see many around either. I love mine.

+1 for the Vostock watches, I love my North Pole 1, auto, chunky and good value for money. P.

 

[Wayne]

As a side not Vostok and Vostok Europe are two completely different companies. Vostok are basic Russian automatics, good but a bit rustic. Vostok Europe are a completely different kettle of fish.

 

[Blademonkey]

As a side not Vostok and Vostok Europe are two completely different companies. Vostok are basic Russian automatics, good but a bit rustic. Vostok Europe are a completely different kettle of fish.

Yes indeed, I should have mentioned mine is a Vostock Europe, as you say a different kettle of fish! P.

 

[MrK1]

Thanks Wayne, was thinking diver style and budget about £200, hence potentially looking at second hand. Had seen a SEIKO PREMIER BLACK OPEN HEART that looked nice and never heard of orient or bostock will have a look.

This one?

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[Wayne]

Thanks Wayne, was thinking diver style and budget about £200, hence potentially looking at second hand. Had seen a SEIKO PREMIER BLACK OPEN HEART that looked nice and never heard of orient or bostock will have a look.

Yeah alright, no need to shout

 

[Paul G]

Sorry Wayne, cut and paste.
@MrK1 Yeah.
@Blademonkey thank you, looks a really nice watch https://www.timeshop4you.co.uk/watches/vostok-europe/NH35A-5955195_L_-_Expedition_Nordpol_1.htm

 

[Wayne]

Here is the Orient Mako 3 great Diver for the money

And Vostok Europe Expedition N1 auto

I own that exact Vostok it's impressive.

 

[Paul G]

Here is the Orient Mako 3 great Diver for the money
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And Vostok Europe Expedition N1 auto
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I own that exact Vostok it's impressive.

@Wayne what is the difference between the two models of orient apart from the slightly larger crown and £50 if you know.

 

[Chris]

I prefer Seiko to Orient but they’re both solid watches and you can’t go wrong with either. At £200 you’d have more choice from Orient these days if you want a diver, time was you’d have gotten an SKX007 all day long for that but they’re more expensive now.

 

[Blademonkey]

Sorry Wayne, cut and paste.
@MrK1 Yeah.
@Blademonkey thank you, looks a really nice watch https://www.timeshop4you.co.uk/watches/vostok-europe/NH35A-5955195_L_-_Expedition_Nordpol_1.htm

I have the model with the bright orange face with black body, a lovely watch. P.

 

[Wayne]

@Wayne what is the difference between the two models of orient apart from the slightly larger crown and £50 if you know.

I can't relly see the difference with those photos mate. There is the Orient Mako and the Orient Mako XL. The Xl is larger by a couple of mm's so that probably is it. I can recommend Creation watch as a seller, you will get whacked with import duty though but it'll come cheaper than buying here and the service is excellent.

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[MrK1]

Decided I 'needed' a G-shock after going through the G-Shock thread. Had to be solar powered and black. Finally settled on the GWG-100 Mudmaster

 

[jphelan81]

I also have a mudmaster, got this from The Watch Shop for £207 plus another £30 cashback. Absolute bargain. Still want a square though.