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bplein · 8 July 2013, 05:38 AM

In my "stable", my favorite cheap watch is my Citizen Eco-Drive World Perpetual. I keep it out so it gets some indirect sunlight, so it's always on the correct time, always on the correct date.

This is the watch I would wear (and have worn) overseas if I expected to bring home and expensive watch on my trip. That way I wouldn't have to worry about the locations of two expensive watches simultaneously (or have to carry proof of purchase for the older watch).

What do I not like about it? The links (left to right) alternate with 3 brushed and 2 bright. The bright scratch easily, so the whole bracelet looks a little beat up. But unless I go polish or brush all of them (and I am not sure if I can... the bright might just be a chrome finish?) then it's always going to look a little down trodden. Also the GMT function is FINE for changing time zones (travel) but not as useful as the Rolex GMT bezel which I use at least once a week to quickly calculate times in Asia or Germany where I have colleagues and customers.

marathonmatt · 8 July 2013, 07:45 AM

Found the first dive watch I ever bought (back in 1989) on eBay for $19.50. Good to have it back.

busytimmy · 8 July 2013, 08:22 AM

The G

Jim M · 8 July 2013, 09:16 AM

jatco · 8 July 2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by marathonmatt

Found the first dive watch I ever bought (back in 1989) on eBay for $19.50. Good to have it back.

Hellofadeal for $19.50..
I'd do it..(as you did..)

DCgator · 8 July 2013, 12:39 PM

Still depend on my Seiko Pepsi diver 7526-0020 (Japan) that I picked up in Saudi in the late 90s for $200.

c.rod · 8 July 2013, 01:31 PM

Gshocks!!! Funny thing is the ones I'm into are def not cheap!
Do a price check on a gwf-1000 frogman.

MP5 · 8 July 2013, 01:53 PM

Hence "Cheap" there are many expensive watches on here

Israguard · 8 July 2013, 10:20 PM

That Gshock is very cool especially the one for the Japanese market. Not "cheap".. But will last forever..

mike@ec · 8 July 2013, 11:43 PM

I also wear my G-shock "protrek" as an everyday beater

manilenyo · 9 July 2013, 12:10 AM

Israguard · 9 July 2013, 01:01 AM

Hi Manilenyo,
I like your bracelet watch. Who / what is that ?
Thanks

SearChart · 9 July 2013, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim M

Looks great on the jubilee!

Time Collector · 9 July 2013, 09:42 AM

One of these!!!

Bronze 47mm Benarus and Ti 47mm Benarus

c.rod · 9 July 2013, 10:35 AM

[QUOTE=manilenyo;4262576]

thats the frog i was talkin about. :) nice! best gshock made. period.

Pinotman · 11 July 2013, 02:44 AM

I actually just got this new Tissot Powermatic 80 as an alternative to my Datejust as I don't always want a steel watch on. I have had very good luck with Tissot in the past

ess45 · 12 July 2013, 01:02 AM

jatco · 12 July 2013, 10:33 AM

/\ ... I like all 4 of them...!!l

francobollo · 12 July 2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ess45

Can you share the model number of the Seiko on stainless bracelet (third to the right)? Looks like it would make a great field watch/daily wearer.
TIA
francobollo

slim4511 · 12 July 2013, 12:01 PM

Victorinox.

redsubby · 12 July 2013, 04:08 PM

jackwebb · 12 July 2013, 04:29 PM

ess45 · 12 July 2013, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jatco

/\ ... I like all 4 of them...!!l

Thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by francobollo

Can you share the model number of the Seiko on stainless bracelet (third to the right)? Looks like it would make a great field watch/daily wearer.
TIA
francobollo

SNZG05. One of my favorite.

francobollo · 12 July 2013, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ess45

SNZG05. One of my favorite.

Thanx so much.
francobollo

mmgerard · 13 July 2013, 01:37 AM

How about some suggestions for an inexpensive but good quality lady's watch? I'd like to pick up something to fill in while my Tudor Princess is being overhauled. It is weird to keep looking at my wrist and there is no watch there! Thanks!

kieselguhr · 13 July 2013, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mmgerard

How about some suggestions for an inexpensive but good quality lady's watch? I'd like to pick up something to fill in while my Tudor Princess is being overhauled. It is weird to keep looking at my wrist and there is no watch there! Thanks!

Define inexpensive. Longines makes quality time pieces for both sexes.

Maxy · 14 July 2013, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jackwebb

looks good, what is this model?

btw, how come Omega and Longines are 'cheap' watches? Is it more like to show off.. am damn so rich that even Rolex Air king is a 'cheap' watch to me.. ?

lightguy · 14 July 2013, 05:14 AM

Another G-shock vote.
The only watch I cannot destroy.

My weekender is a Ball Trieste.
Not really "cheap" but the most expensive watch that I can wear without guilt of bunging it up.

marathonmatt · 14 July 2013, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mmgerard

How about some suggestions for an inexpensive but good quality lady's watch? I'd like to pick up something to fill in while my Tudor Princess is being overhauled. It is weird to keep looking at my wrist and there is no watch there! Thanks!

Hamilton makes some reasonably priced/quality pieces. Hit up eBay and I'll bet you can find a good used one for a couple hundred bucks, tops.

The lady field watches are classic-utilitarian, and can take a beating to boot.

rodrob59 · 14 July 2013, 09:46 AM

Seiko 7002

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Jim M "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long Island NY US Watch: 1675 14060M 16622 Posts: 506	Seiko SKX007J or its sister SKX009J

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jatco 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 48,309	/\ ... I like all 4 of them...!!l __________________ . . ' A Crown for every achievement '

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slim4511 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 484	Victorinox. __________________ GMT IIc, Exp II, Speedy Pro If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.

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jackwebb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Louisville KY Watch: crazy Posts: 634	__________________ Instagram is jackw3bb https://www.instagram.com/jackw3bb/

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rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	Seiko 7002 ImageUploadedByTapatalk1373759187.866893.jpg __________________ I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

8 July 2013, 08:22 AM	#63
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	The G

8 July 2013, 12:39 PM	#66
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Still depend on my Seiko Pepsi diver 7526-0020 (Japan) that I picked up in Saudi in the late 90s for $200.

8 July 2013, 01:31 PM	#67
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	Gshocks!!! Funny thing is the ones I'm into are def not cheap! Do a price check on a gwf-1000 frogman.

8 July 2013, 01:53 PM	#68
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,883	Hence "Cheap" there are many expensive watches on here

8 July 2013, 10:20 PM	#69
Israguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 859	That Gshock is very cool especially the one for the Japanese market. Not "cheap".. But will last forever..

8 July 2013, 11:43 PM	#70
mike@ec "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex Explorer II, Posts: 419	I also wear my G-shock "protrek" as an everyday beater

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9 July 2013, 01:01 AM	#72
Israguard "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 859	Hi Manilenyo, I like your bracelet watch. Who / what is that ? Thanks

9 July 2013, 10:35 AM	#75
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	[QUOTE=manilenyo;4262576] thats the frog i was talkin about. :) nice! best gshock made. period.

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ess45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fl. Posts: 521

13 July 2013, 01:37 AM	#85
mmgerard Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: VA, USA Posts: 32	How about some suggestions for an inexpensive but good quality lady's watch? I'd like to pick up something to fill in while my Tudor Princess is being overhauled. It is weird to keep looking at my wrist and there is no watch there! Thanks!

14 July 2013, 05:14 AM	#88
lightguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: David Location: DFW Posts: 26	Another G-shock vote. The only watch I cannot destroy. My weekender is a Ball Trieste. Not really "cheap" but the most expensive watch that I can wear without guilt of bunging it up.

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