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petenyc · 13 June 2013, 03:36 AM

seiko

koz123 · 13 June 2013, 03:54 AM

Steinhart best sub $500 IMO

floridaBMW · 26 January 2014, 10:54 AM

Marathon

Ken

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Roll the Lex · 26 January 2014, 11:41 AM

Swatch sistem51- interesting watch

improviz · 26 January 2014, 12:02 PM

OP already chose and ordered his watch, folks....

Quote:

Originally Posted by cayenne

I ordered a Hamilton Khaki Auto today. I appreciate all of the responses and will likely follow up on others and add to my collection on this area. The Hamilton was very low key and had no bling so that appealed to me.

I'm going to be in a couple rough area and didnt want a bracelet or anything flashy.

dualcarb · 26 January 2014, 12:07 PM

Another vote for the Seiko...I have a presage and I would vote either that or a Monster...

DC

antbkny · 26 January 2014, 12:08 PM

Seiko divers are bulletproof

subtona · 26 January 2014, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cayenne

I ordered a Hamilton Khaki Auto today. I appreciate all of the responses and will likely follow up on others and add to my collection on this area. The Hamilton was very low key and had no bling so that appealed to me.

I'm going to be in a couple rough area and didnt want a bracelet or anything flashy.

Solid choice

T. Ferguson · 26 January 2014, 12:21 PM

I'd recommend the Seiko SUN015P1 GMT that came out at Basel last year. This will be my next inexpensive alternative to my 116713 for travel. Comes on a strap (SUN015P2) and blue dial w/yellow 24 hour hand (SUN017P1). It's a fixed bezel, two time zone watch. Not sure about the WR rating. Here's a thread about it from another member who picked one up recently: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=sun015p1

About $500-$600:

benlee · 26 January 2014, 12:34 PM

Casio G-shock, or a Tissot quartz. Can't get more understated than these.

JohnAndrew · 26 January 2014, 01:04 PM

Check out:

http://gearpatrol.com/2013/12/03/wan...ios-tropik-ss/

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/halios-tropik-review/

improviz · 26 January 2014, 01:16 PM

Ten years after OP got his watch, we'll still be seeing replies. :)

subtona · 26 January 2014, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by improviz

Ten years after OP got his watch, we'll still be seeing replies. :)

if we are fortunate enough to see those 10 years

improviz · 26 January 2014, 03:28 PM

I'll drink to that!

Baco Noir · 26 January 2014, 05:01 PM

Another vote for the Seiko Monster, Hamiltons, or even Victorinox diver.

tavv160 · 26 January 2014, 05:11 PM

Go back to the basics with a Swatch 41mm:

floridaBMW · 27 January 2014, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by improviz

Ten years after OP got his watch, we'll still be seeing replies. :)

Lol, this is my fault. Lol, I just loaded this forum onto tapatalk and it showed me prev participated threads. Didn't look at the dates and knee jerked into a response. We gotta stop being sheep lol.

Ken

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JimSnyder · 27 January 2014, 02:54 PM

Two great choices from Seiko

Challenger Deep · 27 January 2014, 03:04 PM

Citizen Caliber 8700 Perpetual with the steel band. Very good watch. I was and am still pleased with it.

H_tony11 · 27 January 2014, 08:20 PM

I got this one for my daily usage. Its Seiko SNP065.
It cost me less than $500, and it has a fine look with blue arrow.

BeauneCrusher · 29 January 2014, 02:37 AM

Christopher Ward Trident watches. Particularly the GMT. Good quality and if you wait for one of their regular 15% off sales well within your price range.

http://www.christopherward-usa.com/m...0-gmt-sks.html

dysondiver · 29 January 2014, 02:43 AM

the hamilton was a nice choice ,, maybe still a bit flashy though ,,, plastic rules in certain situations ,, still for fifteen dollars , , but a casio digital , for when the hamiltons just too flash

T. Ferguson · 29 January 2014, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeauneCrusher

Christopher Ward Trident watches. Particularly the GMT. Good quality and if you wait for one of their regular 15% off sales well within your price range.

http://www.christopherward-usa.com/m...0-gmt-sks.html

From the text in your link:

Quote:

And because the Trident has a uni-directional bezel it is possible to know the time in three time-zones simultaneously. Eat your heart out, Rolex!

Yeah, think I'll flip my 116713 to buy a dozen of these, LOL. One of the dumbest comments I've ever seen in an ad copy. I will never understand a unidirectional bezel on a GMT watch. It's as though they just don't get the concept.

powerfunk · 29 January 2014, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent65

vintage Omega?

x2 There are plenty of Caliber 1010 Omegas that can be had for $400ish. Worth a browse on eBay.

Rags · 30 January 2014, 12:53 AM

Picked up this Squale last month. It has a ETA2824-2 movement & keeps great time. Not too much love here on TRF for Squale but I like it. A great watch for $500.

fmc000 · 30 January 2014, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H_tony11

I got this one for my daily usage. Its Seiko SNP065.
It cost me less than $500, and it has a fine look with blue arrow.

That's a remarkable watch.

RLROCK · 31 January 2014, 06:21 AM

Try Bernhardt. Most are under $500 and have great ratings.

De Sisti · 23 August 2014, 01:43 AM

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/c5-slm-sck.html

Soleless Shoes · 23 August 2014, 07:12 AM

You can find Doxa watches that were produced in the early 1960s that are very reliable for $100 to 200 a piece. I'm a dog trainer and have 2 of them that I wear at the kennel. They're manual wind with solid movements and handle abuse (i.e. sweat, bites, saliva) well.

13 June 2013, 03:54 AM	#32
koz123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: NYC Posts: 445	Steinhart best sub $500 IMO __________________ Instagram- Watchwithme

26 January 2014, 12:21 PM	#39
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I'd recommend the Seiko SUN015P1 GMT that came out at Basel last year. This will be my next inexpensive alternative to my 116713 for travel. Comes on a strap (SUN015P2) and blue dial w/yellow 24 hour hand (SUN017P1). It's a fixed bezel, two time zone watch. Not sure about the WR rating. Here's a thread about it from another member who picked one up recently: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=sun015p1 About $500-$600: __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

26 January 2014, 01:16 PM	#42
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	Ten years after OP got his watch, we'll still be seeing replies. :) __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

26 January 2014, 03:28 PM	#44
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	I'll drink to that! __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

26 January 2014, 05:01 PM	#45
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,971	Another vote for the Seiko Monster, Hamiltons, or even Victorinox diver. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

13 June 2013, 03:36 AM	#31
petenyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: pete Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,011	seiko

26 January 2014, 10:54 AM	#33
floridaBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Florida Watch: IWC 5454-07 Posts: 225	Marathon Ken Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 January 2014, 11:41 AM	#34
Roll the Lex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,842	Swatch sistem51- interesting watch

26 January 2014, 12:07 PM	#36
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,223	Another vote for the Seiko...I have a presage and I would vote either that or a Monster... DC

26 January 2014, 12:08 PM	#37
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Seiko divers are bulletproof

26 January 2014, 12:34 PM	#40
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Casio G-shock, or a Tissot quartz. Can't get more understated than these.

26 January 2014, 01:04 PM	#41
JohnAndrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: John Location: Florida Panhandle Watch: 16800, 16803,79170 Posts: 1,427	Check out: http://gearpatrol.com/2013/12/03/wan...ios-tropik-ss/ http://www.ablogtowatch.com/halios-tropik-review/

26 January 2014, 05:11 PM	#46
tavv160 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Watch: AP, Rolex, JLC... Posts: 631	Go back to the basics with a Swatch 41mm: Attached Images __________________ Kind Regards, Tony.

27 January 2014, 02:54 PM	#48
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Two great choices from Seiko Attached Images __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

27 January 2014, 03:04 PM	#49
Challenger Deep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 528	Citizen Caliber 8700 Perpetual with the steel band. Very good watch. I was and am still pleased with it.

27 January 2014, 08:20 PM	#50
H_tony11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Sydney Posts: 186	I got this one for my daily usage. Its Seiko SNP065. It cost me less than $500, and it has a fine look with blue arrow. Attached Images __________________ Current watches: Hulk, 16710 Pepsi, seiko Blumo SBDC003, Omega Bond Blue, Datejust, SARB035, Seiko SNP065, G-Shock, Aqua Terra Blue Bond Past watches: GMT2C, Daytona Black, Planet Ocean Seamaster, Datejust, 116610ln

29 January 2014, 02:37 AM	#51
BeauneCrusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY Posts: 103	Christopher Ward Trident watches. Particularly the GMT. Good quality and if you wait for one of their regular 15% off sales well within your price range. http://www.christopherward-usa.com/m...0-gmt-sks.html

29 January 2014, 02:43 AM	#52
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	the hamilton was a nice choice ,, maybe still a bit flashy though ,,, plastic rules in certain situations ,, still for fifteen dollars , , but a casio digital , for when the hamiltons just too flash

30 January 2014, 12:53 AM	#55
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Picked up this Squale last month. It has a ETA2824-2 movement & keeps great time. Not too much love here on TRF for Squale but I like it. A great watch for $500. Attached Images __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

31 January 2014, 06:21 AM	#57
RLROCK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: New Jersey Watch: Depends on my mood Posts: 515	Try Bernhardt. Most are under $500 and have great ratings.

23 August 2014, 01:43 AM	#58
De Sisti Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Watch: Explorer II Posts: 70	http://www.christopherward.co.uk/c5-slm-sck.html

23 August 2014, 07:12 AM	#59
Soleless Shoes "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Rich Location: United States Posts: 302	You can find Doxa watches that were produced in the early 1960s that are very reliable for $100 to 200 a piece. I'm a dog trainer and have 2 of them that I wear at the kennel. They're manual wind with solid movements and handle abuse (i.e. sweat, bites, saliva) well.

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