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onkyo · 7 May 2011, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t e x

that's a great fireman II eddie!

imo, lota watch for the price

x2.... awesome watch Eddie. That beauty is under a grand?

Andad · 7 May 2011, 03:50 PM

Hi Pav,

When I bought mine it was well under 1K.

This one (with bracelet) is for sale on the Forum.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....48&postcount=1

t e x · 7 May 2011, 04:03 PM

yo eddie, what's shakin' down under?

man, i am thinking of flipping my ball watch for an older version ....i know you know which model i'm referring too...

Andad · 7 May 2011, 04:15 PM

Hey Joel,

All good down here.

Flip your GMT? Wow. It's a nice model.

jdc · 7 May 2011, 06:43 PM

for something different, well made and very good value for money

http://www.timefactors.com/precista.htm

xjeeunitx · 7 May 2011, 07:02 PM

Shoot, I'd get a Fossil or something and continue saving for "the" watch.

akiruno · 7 May 2011, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salem65

+1
Look for a used Seamaster.

…preloved Seamaster was my first

Brushpup · 7 May 2011, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchf

He said the best watch under $1k not the worst watch

Dan2010 · 7 May 2011, 10:57 PM

Hamilton is cool.

The GMT Master · 7 May 2011, 11:01 PM

Tissot do some very nice automatics in that kind of price bracket

LI Matt · 8 May 2011, 12:36 AM

Seiko divers

looking to buy · 8 May 2011, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Here's my Hamilton. I paid less than £250 for it with a discount... Not bad for an automatic Day/Date with a display back!

I have this exact watch. I have had it for around 6 or 7 years. Great watch. I found it for $300 at a Swatch discount store. Runs great and is my beater watch.

looking to buy · 8 May 2011, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

for something different, well made and very good value for money

http://www.timefactors.com/precista.htm

Fantastic looking watch

JimSnyder · 8 May 2011, 12:56 AM

Seiko

http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-...5-SARB023.html

http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-...h-SARB033.html

http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-...t-SARB015.html

http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-...c-SBDC001.html

http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-...c-SBDC001.html

http://www.seiyajapan.com/category/3_seiko_quartz_etc_/

Grumpy Badger · 8 May 2011, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by looking to buy

I have this exact watch. I have had it for around 6 or 7 years. Great watch. I found it for $300 at a Swatch discount store. Runs great and is my beater watch.

For the money it can't be beat! They do some pretty cool ones with more complications. I was tempted by a world time but it would have taken cash from my sub fund. If I'm honest, I'm still tempted!

MTsoldier87 · 8 May 2011, 02:17 AM

wow i really like that ball firemanII. how durable is it though? aside from my sales job im a volunteer firefighter and a wildland firefighter in the summers so whatever i decide on has to be able to last ya know?

colpol · 8 May 2011, 05:02 AM

I bought this a few years back from a trusted ebay seller. Got it shipped across from HK - from memory less than £100

I'd be happy to wear this as a daily wearer if life went t*ts up & I was back at square one with no cash

Seiko skx007

MTsoldier87 · 8 May 2011, 07:41 AM

what do you guys think of this one? is it a good one or should i keep looking? http://www.bulova.com/en_us/watches/...hanical/96a106

t e x · 8 May 2011, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Hey Joel,

All good down here.

Flip your GMT? Wow. It's a nice model.

eddie, good to hear mate.... checkout chad's ball diver, "wyowatch" it is an older version and the tubes are huge and this ball is certainly one of the brightest in the line up. as a matter of fact, chad had my model and flipped it for his current diver.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...er#post2152921

blackmsport · 8 May 2011, 10:20 AM

New : oris , ball, some longines
Used :seamaster, speedy, tag carrera or monza may be at $1200

Saxon007 · 8 May 2011, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

for something different, well made and very good value for money

http://www.timefactors.com/precista.htm

I will second that. I had a PRS-18 for awhile, solid watch.

Andad · 8 May 2011, 11:49 AM

How about a 42mm Grovana?

at about 1/2 your budget.

ETA 2824-2

Ed Rooney · 8 May 2011, 01:08 PM

Victorinox Swiss Army

Mike B · 9 May 2011, 01:44 PM

IMO, the Seiko Monsters are very hard to beat for thier price range.

Here is my black monster I bought about a year ago or so :

The Laird · 13 May 2011, 11:21 PM

Hi Everyone,

Christopher Ward London

Till next time...

The Laird

TheDude · 14 May 2011, 12:42 AM

I would say go for a Steinhart. Under $1000? More like under $500 with an ETA movement and beautiful finishing. Mine is easily the most accurate ETA I own (and it was the cheapest ETA-equipped watch I own).

I also love MkII watches. Several are under $1000, and also use ETA movements and can be purchased timed in up to 5 positions (3 by default).

stusrt · 14 May 2011, 01:05 AM

tag heuer aquaracer - hands down -
I bought one used for $650 4 years ago as my beater watch - and still love it -
best value for $650 I have ever gotten out of a watch.

Yes, it's an automatic - and still is within COSC time (been serviced once)

usbzoso · 14 May 2011, 01:12 AM

SPORTSFAN · 16 May 2011, 06:08 AM

Under $ 1000

No-brainer for me .................Used one of these

JasoninDenver · 16 May 2011, 09:25 AM

if you are a soldier, or seriously outdoorsy, I really recommend the Marathons mentioned earlier or an MK II watch. Both are incredibly durable, easy to service and extremely functional.

If not, the Bulova would be good as well.

7 May 2011, 03:50 PM	#32
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Hi Pav, When I bought mine it was well under 1K. This one (with bracelet) is for sale on the Forum. http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....48&postcount=1 __________________ E

7 May 2011, 04:03 PM	#33
t e x "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Joel Location: Renton, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 2,990	yo eddie, what's shakin' down under? man, i am thinking of flipping my ball watch for an older version ....i know you know which model i'm referring too... __________________ ___/ /_/ /_____ 16610LV; Ball Diver EMT II \:::::::::::::::/ ~~~~~~~~~~

7 May 2011, 04:15 PM	#34
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Hey Joel, All good down here. Flip your GMT? Wow. It's a nice model. __________________ E

8 May 2011, 12:36 AM	#41
LI Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 298	Seiko divers __________________ I don't wear a Rolex for other people, I wear it for me. "We're going to hell anyway, let's travel first class" -- Kaiser Chiefs

8 May 2011, 12:56 AM	#44
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Seiko http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-...5-SARB023.html http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-...h-SARB033.html http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-...t-SARB015.html http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-...c-SBDC001.html http://www.seiyajapan.com/product/S-...c-SBDC001.html http://www.seiyajapan.com/category/3_seiko_quartz_etc_/ __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

7 May 2011, 06:43 PM	#35
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	for something different, well made and very good value for money http://www.timefactors.com/precista.htm

7 May 2011, 07:02 PM	#36
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,529	Shoot, I'd get a Fossil or something and continue saving for "the" watch.

7 May 2011, 10:57 PM	#39
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Hamilton is cool.

7 May 2011, 11:01 PM	#40
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Tissot do some very nice automatics in that kind of price bracket

8 May 2011, 02:17 AM	#46
MTsoldier87 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Montana Watch: Wtypmahckne Posts: 43	wow i really like that ball firemanII. how durable is it though? aside from my sales job im a volunteer firefighter and a wildland firefighter in the summers so whatever i decide on has to be able to last ya know?

8 May 2011, 05:02 AM	#47
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,895	I bought this a few years back from a trusted ebay seller. Got it shipped across from HK - from memory less than £100 I'd be happy to wear this as a daily wearer if life went t*ts up & I was back at square one with no cash Seiko skx007

8 May 2011, 07:41 AM	#48
MTsoldier87 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Montana Watch: Wtypmahckne Posts: 43	what do you guys think of this one? is it a good one or should i keep looking? http://www.bulova.com/en_us/watches/...hanical/96a106

8 May 2011, 10:20 AM	#50
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	New : oris , ball, some longines Used :seamaster, speedy, tag carrera or monza may be at $1200

8 May 2011, 11:49 AM	#52
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	How about a 42mm Grovana? at about 1/2 your budget. ETA 2824-2 Attached Images __________________ E

8 May 2011, 01:08 PM	#53
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Victorinox Swiss Army

9 May 2011, 01:44 PM	#54
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	IMO, the Seiko Monsters are very hard to beat for thier price range. Here is my black monster I bought about a year ago or so : Attached Images

13 May 2011, 11:21 PM	#55
The Laird "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: On a boat!!! Posts: 387	Hi Everyone, Christopher Ward London Till next time... The Laird

14 May 2011, 12:42 AM	#56
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	I would say go for a Steinhart. Under $1000? More like under $500 with an ETA movement and beautiful finishing. Mine is easily the most accurate ETA I own (and it was the cheapest ETA-equipped watch I own). I also love MkII watches. Several are under $1000, and also use ETA movements and can be purchased timed in up to 5 positions (3 by default).

14 May 2011, 01:05 AM	#57
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	tag heuer aquaracer - hands down - I bought one used for $650 4 years ago as my beater watch - and still love it - best value for $650 I have ever gotten out of a watch. Yes, it's an automatic - and still is within COSC time (been serviced once)

14 May 2011, 01:12 AM	#58
usbzoso Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Stan Location: Dallas Watch: 16610/16600/16800 Posts: 1,231

16 May 2011, 06:08 AM	#59
SPORTSFAN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: NW England Posts: 791	Under $ 1000 No-brainer for me .................Used one of these

16 May 2011, 09:25 AM	#60
JasoninDenver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,284	if you are a soldier, or seriously outdoorsy, I really recommend the Marathons mentioned earlier or an MK II watch. Both are incredibly durable, easy to service and extremely functional. If not, the Bulova would be good as well. __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

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