Ray 0 Posted March 23, 2011 Hi all, looking for help on sub $100 watches. Question, at this price range which would you go for, quarts or the 21j auto? (Breitling or Rolex) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted March 23, 2011 if you want a cheap chrono watch with working sub dials and chrono function go with quartz (more than likely chinese quartz) and if you just want a plain style watch with date and no other complications then 21j auto is fine...many nice watches available for under or around $100. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted March 23, 2011 If you are only looking at Rolex or Breitling then your choice of quartz is extremely limited - I only know of a Daytona quartz sold by Timesshop for about $70 and the B01 Chronomat quartz sold by PrestigeWatchCo for $99 but there may be others. However, there are many very good quality 21j watches - browse through the Trusted Dealer sections and their websites (if applicable) and you will see a good choice. TS especially have 21j Subs at great prices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted March 23, 2011 Del, there are also quartz chrono avengers, skylands/blacksteel etc in the breitling lineup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted March 23, 2011 Del, there are also quartz chrono avengers, skylands/blacksteel etc in the breitling lineup. Very good Cynikal - I haven't searched much for quartz Breitlings so this is potentially more good news for the OP . Many of the cheaper quartz are not great quality though so "care you must take" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bme 4 Posted March 23, 2011 When it comes to quartz chronos I'd recommend taking a look at Robert's recently advertised Planet Oceans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray 0 Posted March 23, 2011 Many thanks to all you guys for the feed back. The reason I asked the question is my son has seen a Breitling B-2 on the TS site for $88 with a Japan OS quarts movement (not available with a 21j auto) is the Japan OS quarts seen as good or bad? Thanks for the warning Del re quarts watches, am trying to take "care". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted March 23, 2011 japan quartz is fine...its what beats in the heart of casio, timex etc that B-2 is some kind of fantasy watch though but it does look rather cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted March 23, 2011 I don't mind a quartz movement, I never pretend my reps are gen, don't care if people know in fact I tell anyone who will listen. HOWEVER, a quartz is the easiest giveaway to anyone who knows the first thing about mechanical watches. I have a quartz Oris homage and a quartz IWC Aquatimer rep - love them both and wear them a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray 0 Posted March 23, 2011 And those casio,s and timex watches last for ever. Thanks for the info Cynikal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,463 Posted March 23, 2011 Thanks for the warning Del re quarts watches, am trying to take "care". Maybe I should clarify that I was referring to the quality of the watch overall, not specifically the quartz movement (which are generally very reliable and accurate). However, some quartz versions do not use the same cases, bracelets or crystals than their automatic equivalent - that was all I was really saying. However, there are some fantastic quartz versions now appearing - PrestigeWatchCo had some great quartz PAMS, APs and Breitlings recently. Good luck in your search (and if you want a second, third or sixteenth opinion then post up the link ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pollux1 3 Posted March 23, 2011 Go to $150 and get PWC's DSSD 21jewel. An outstanding rep for little money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
histog 0 Posted March 24, 2011 Iv just ordered one of these bargains #M51 @ $65 inc shipping to UK, if you can find cheaper buy it lol http://www.replica-watches-guide.com/forum...?showtopic=4019 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
histog 0 Posted March 24, 2011 OOOps sorry just noticed the chrono bit but at that price buy one anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
