Need some input..

[Lars_St 0]

What's up guys,

 

So ... I want to buy another gen.

Problem is.. i have no idea what to get.

Recently bought my Victorinox XLS from Del which I absolutely love, and it makes me want more gens

 

Love the new Victorinox INOX line, but at a price of 425EUR (540USD) here in the Netherlands .. thats just a bit out of my reach :(

 

So let's say I got 250-300EUR max... what would you guys get for that price?

Preferred size is between 43mm and 45mm

I'm well aware of Seiko, Citizen and Fossil etc .. but those brands don't really have my interest..

All input and advice welcome!!

 

 

Thanks for reading guys!

 

 

 

Lars_St

Edited September 26, 2014 by Lars_St

[Leigh 0]

Have you looked at these. Seem to be really good build quality

http://www.borealiswatch.com/store/#!/Diver-Watches/c/6645472/offset=0&sort=normal

[Lars_St 0]

Thanks Leigh, will have a look

 

 

EDIT : Looks like all Rolex homages, build quality looks solid tho.

Edited September 26, 2014 by Lars_St

[Jooost 0]

I love my Ingersoll Grand Canyon 4. Some say it is not worth the price if you purely look at the movement, but I do love the design!

 

 

But for a lower price, the SeaGull M172s is also a good option!

 

[Fletchett 0]

Have a look at these:

 

http://gerlach.org.pl/list_of_gerlach_watches.html

 

Not swiss made, but excellent time pieces for reasonable money.

[Lars_St 0]

I remember Gerlach from last years Bday Bash :P

Some nice pieces there indeed

[Stuvetjee 17]

I remember Gerlach from last years Bday Bash :P

Some nice pieces there indeed

 

Alpha watches are also great mate .

[GoW13 19]

If you stock your budget up a bit, you could get a Steinhart:

http://www.steinhartwatches.de/de/OCEAN-1-VINTAGE-red-incl-Natoband,191.html

Really good quality for the price!

 

Invicta has some really nice pieces in that price range as well

[Lars_St 0]

Thanks for the advice mates, keep em coming )

[Jorge-(WhoreHay) 261]

I'd suggest you save a few more euros and go for a Steinhart... They start at around 350 and go to about 1,000 euros

 

http://www.steinhartwatches.de/

Edited September 26, 2014 by Jorge-(WhoreHay)

[GenTLe 1,501]

Have a look at these:

 

http://gerlach.org.pl/list_of_gerlach_watches.html

 

Not swiss made, but excellent time pieces for reasonable money.

I agree.

Plus give a look to Orient (jap mechanical watches).

Finally check the web site creationwatches where often there are interesting offers.

[Lars_St 0]

Thanks GenTle, will do

[Russkiy Doc 0]

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[Lars_St 0]

I almost ordered a Steinhart Ocean One a while back, but something about them puts me off .. maybe the fact that its yet another submariner homage..

Tho, I've read a lot of good reviews about them.

[dhistory 0]

Seems like many of these specialty brands are homages of some sort. I have a neat gen Tag, Omega, victorinox set, but recently checking out Seiko divers (blue/red on jubilee) due to cool look and affordability. Good look

[Daywatch 4]

This Chrono is great and much cheaper in the US but very recently became more accessible in the EU as well - there is a thread about it here on rwg: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E86JJKY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1JQPL3YJ7E5SM&coliid=I28C501C3TMOW2

[greg_r 81]

Rotary make some nice stuff at sensible prices - although there's also some junk in the range too. Most of the autos are pretty decent, however..

 

This cost me less than $200

 

[stefan202 0]

Tissot's are nice, but you have to watch for the lower quality one's. I think they're playing the Invicta game, if you know what I mean. I'm a HUGE fan of Victorinox watches, owning an 45mm XLS Chrono myself. That said, I find Gen Vicky's on Amazon of all places for well within your price range, if you're interested in more Vicky's.

 

Otherwise, I tried on the new Movado Series 800 Chronograph - Black Dial and was really impressed by the fit, finish, weight, and style. Online, it doesn't look necessarily impressive, but on my wrist it was a thing of beauty. At 42mm, it's just below what you're looking for, but I tell you it feels GREAT. Price wise, it retails for $995, but I found one that's been worn twice and is listed on the 'Bay for $440, which is just outside of what you want to spend.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-AuthenticSports-Style-Movado-Series-800-Chronograph-Stainless-Watch-/151417517771

 

That said, for that price you could also buy a super rep of the new J12 Rolex Yachtmaster with swiss movement.