Watches The OzBargain Community Have?

Mortis on 19/03/2021 - 00:07
Last edited 19/03/2021 - 04:33 by 1 other user

Apologise in advance if this post is in the wrong place it's my first ever forum post.

We have a lot of great watch bargains being posted with people providing sound advice regarding the individual post / product. I feel with the very knowledgeable base of people we have that we could set up a forum for all levels of watch enthusiasts to guide one through the pitfall of this great hobby ie; what's good or bad, what to pay, tips n tricks, where to buy etc.

I really feel this could be worthwhile and easy to maintain. If I'm out of place or such a beast already exists if someone could advise me I would be greatly appreciated.

Best regards,
Stephen

Electrical & Electronics Watch

Comments

  • SF3 on 19/03/2021 - 00:13
    +8

    it's my first ever forum post.

    Not true :)

    @ 05/11/2015 - 23:32 "Stephen" posted https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/218491

    Your spelling of Bargain hasn't changed https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/218491/revisions#417307vs4… :)

    • squidz on 19/03/2021 - 00:39

      loool OzDetectives….

    • Mortis on 19/03/2021 - 01:38
      -2

      Well I'll be blown it's true …I lied…Noooooo
      In my defence I was on lots of really great drugs recovering from a quad bypass or A funny thing happened on the way to the forum (pun intended)…. Lol

  • Davo1111 on 19/03/2021 - 00:34
    +3

    miband, a true ozbargainer.

  • zonra on 19/03/2021 - 00:45
    +1

    What's wrong with watchuseek and other watch-oriented forums?
    Perfect for what you've described.
    I mean I love a good watch bargain post here and there but having what's essentially a watchuseek section on Ozbargain seems a bit backward to me.

    • Mortis on 19/03/2021 - 01:51

      Haha it was watchuseek that inspired me as I felt the ordinary punter seeking a bargine :-{ ) wouldn't know about or join up wus.
      In fact I just started a discussion on wus re ||Ratio watches on special at creationwatches to very little interest but to a bargine hunter some sagely advice from here could help make an informed decision.

      • brendanm on 19/03/2021 - 08:19

        bargine

        Is this a French bargain or something?

  • mskeggs on 19/03/2021 - 07:05
    +3

    Impossible to beat Seiko 5 for price/performance in my opinion, and a vast range of styles over the years. Addictive gateway watch.

  • ihbh on 19/03/2021 - 08:11
    +1

    FR235

    • ilikeradiohead on 19/03/2021 - 08:41

      I assume this is the Garmin forerunner 235. I've had this for a while and want to upgrade but it does almost everything I want and is still going strong.

      • ihbh on 19/03/2021 - 09:09

        Same. Almost 4.5 years on my wrist. Only had to change the strap once because of a lot of carrying toddlers in my arms weakened it.

  • Duckie2hh on 19/03/2021 - 08:25

    Pelagos

  • cynicalmike on 19/03/2021 - 08:27
    +2

    nothing.

    it's pimple past freckle o'clock.

  • Headless on 19/03/2021 - 09:17
    +1

    G-Shock!

  • Brian McGee on 19/03/2021 - 09:52
    +1

    Apple watch S3 cellular.

  • Tee Rex Arms on 19/03/2021 - 10:20

    Hobby lol

    • Mortis on 24/03/2021 - 21:04

      It's a great hobby and doesn't have to cost the earth…like all things it's a matter of scale.:-)

  • Bonbi on 19/03/2021 - 10:47

    Nautilus

    • mini2 on 15/04/2021 - 09:46

      5711/1A?

  • SgtBatten on 19/03/2021 - 10:49

    I bought a Tissot Chrono XL. sub $500.

    Have a Gshock for dirtier environments like camping.

  • battler on 19/03/2021 - 10:57

    I feel with the very knowledgeable base of people we have that we could set up a forum for all levels of watch enthusiasts

    sounds better suited to Whirlpool

  • dirtybigbjelke on 19/03/2021 - 11:04

    Tudor Black Bay - First edition run with the ETA movement and curved dial script, Rose Emblem
    1968 Omega Seamaster 300 with Big Triangle Dial - Bought for about $900 now worth around 8k
    MkII Watches Blackwater
    Citizen Eco-Drive Titanium Tough - The original "Ray Mears" watch not the recent re-issue
    Citizen Eco-Drive Super Tough - PMX56-2581 - Black Resin and Fabric/Leather strap version not the full titanium version
    1940's Leonidas WWW British Military Watch - My Dad bought in sometime in the late40's
    1970's Citizen 8110 Dive watch. Super rough condition should flip it
    Casio G-Shock 30th Anniversary DW-5030C-1JR. Payed a couple of Hundred at a Sneaker Swap Meet now worth maybe $600-00?

    The only one I would add to my list is the Citizen Eco-Drive Mission Antarctica which are pretty rare to find.

    • Mortis on 24/03/2021 - 21:17
      +1

      Does a rainbow shine through your window….your list is like the legendary pot of gold…lol
      I would bleed having to sell these but I would hang on to the Seamaster, Leonidas and Antarctica…. They would have to pry them from my clutch….lol
      Very nice collection my friend.

      • dirtybigbjelke on 25/03/2021 - 09:21

        I mainly just bought before Instagram was a thing and ruined watch buying opportunities, also back in the days when Ebay was a proper second hand shop vibe. The G-Shock is my newest purchase.

        I could tell some stories.. I nearly bought a Tudor snowflake Submariner from Chapel Street Pawnbrokers for $850-00, was super rough. I didn't think I had the money but found out the next day when I was back in Perth I had received an very small inheritance and had the money all along :(

        The Eco-drive Tough was a Cash Converters pickup $350-00 when the RRP was $1100-00. I've read a story where a Rolex Sub was in a thrift shop as a fake but was real. Can't walk past a chashies or Vinnies now heh.

  • Baysew on 21/03/2021 - 19:45
    +1

    Casio F-91W.

  • Mortis on 24/03/2021 - 21:07

    Wow there sure is an eclectic range of watches that lol own, I notice that the Casio G-Shocks seem to be on more wrists tho.

  • Skullytor on 14/04/2021 - 22:18

    Planet Ocean, Seamaster, F1 & Pilot Chronograph.

    Good thing about watches is they retain value and are easy to sell if you need to free up cash.

  • snoopster on 15/04/2021 - 21:26

    I'm no watch-head, but I have a Tommy Hilfiger. ~$200 from DFO

    I like that its smallish and professional looking. I actually really wanted one of the Titan Edge watches from India.

  • Iangh on 16/04/2021 - 12:55

    A really helpful forum if you are into buying watches.
    https://www.manontime.com/

    The deals thread.
    https://www.manontime.com/viewtopic.php?p=92089#p92089

  • tonyjzx on 20/04/2021 - 04:17

    only interested in autos

    currently have three daily drivers… one is an eta7750 and two orients, one a diver and one a dress watch

    i do have a literal pile of watches inc. omega rolex and various swiss, japanese stuff but you cant realistically wear them all on a continuaous basis

    also I do battery replacements for my old folks but i dont do them for myself which is why i'm auto only

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