Looking for an Analogue Men's Watch

limejen on 14/11/2019 - 09:51
Last edited 14/11/2019 - 10:29

Hi y'all. Looking for a basic (not smart) analogue men's watch, something waterproof, shock resistant and hard-wearing around $100-150.
A bargain would be a bonus. As would good looks!
I'd appreciate any suggestions.

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  • Hybroid on 14/11/2019 - 09:56
    +1

    reasonable price
    bargain
    good looks

    These are all subjective. You need to be more specific in what you want, not difficult to do your own research initially. Do you want some cheap chinese-made watch off eBay? A reasonable Seiko? A good deal on a Tag or Omega?… How long is a piece of string.

    • limejen on 14/11/2019 - 10:03
      -2

      I'm not suggesting that others research for me, just asking on the off chance that someone might have recently seen a deal that ticks all the boxes.
      But thanks for your response.

      • k-rokfm on 14/11/2019 - 10:17
        +1

        While I understand your comment, everything is still subjective. A bargain to me may not be a bargain to you.

        From my perspective anyway, g-shocks meet most of the point - analogue, waterproof, shock resistant, hard wearing. I like the look of them - fairly expensive I guess but can be had for $100-$150 if you find a great deal around

        • limejen on 14/11/2019 - 10:27

          Good point.
          Thanks for this. My budget is around $100 which I should have stated. I'll check these out.

  • brad1-8tsi on 14/11/2019 - 10:14
    +1

    The Invicta watches that appear on OzBargain are very good. I bought 3. 2 didn't spark joy so I sold after 6 months for a profit (mechanical movements are easy to sell).

    Any of the Seiko that come up on OzBargain will also serve you well.

    I's hard to recommend something when you don't state your budget but if it's $100-$300 that's the type of watch i'd look for.

    If you want an investment then consider a mechanical movement Seiko from the 70s or 80s. Something working but worn will be <$200. You can get it restored for another $300-$500.

    • geoffs87 on 14/11/2019 - 10:24
      +1

      Haha yeah. My "nice" watch is a Longines Legend Diver.

      Analogue - Tick
      Waterproof - Tick
      Shock Proof - its a diving watch so i assume so, Tick
      Reasonable Price - was about $3k… i felt that was reasonable for me, Tick

      I also negotiated a 20% discount from the jeweller, so yeah a bargain - Tick.

      Again, there's a million analogue watches - at least work out your budget, maybe a brand and style, and go from there…

      Watch ownership is VERY subjective

      • brad1-8tsi on 14/11/2019 - 11:40

        Haha yeah. My "nice" watch is a Longines Legend Diver.

        I always wanted an Omega Seamaster. When I got to the point where it didn't look like I'd stolen it I reviewed at how I treat my watches. That put up a stop sign.

        My watch indulgence is a Seiko 6105-8110 (the Apocalypse Now watch) I've had since new. It's away at the moment being refurbed including some improvements (extra jewels, better sealing). That watch makes me happy.

    • limejen on 14/11/2019 - 10:30

      Thanks.
      Have updated to include my budget.

  • Seraphin7 on 14/11/2019 - 11:39
    +1

    At around the $100 mark, look through the Casio range. Good value watches at that price point.

  • oscargamer on 14/11/2019 - 19:54

    I have this watch

    https://phoiboswatch.com/products/phoibos-mens-px005b-1000m-…

    I reckon it's one of the best analogue watches around

    or in black

    https://phoiboswatch.com/products/phoibos-mens-px005c-1000m-…

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